5-2.Reinstalling Sound Driver You must install a sound driver to listen to music files and CDs on the computer. A sound driver basically comes out with the computer. If it has to be reinstalled, however, follow the process below. ⓞ Turn on the computer and the monitor. ⓟ Insert LG GILJABI CD in the CD-ROM driver. Select the sound driver to install from the list. ⓠ The driver installation process will start. Follow instructions on the screen. 5-3.
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6.System Expansion 6-1. Opening the computer case Always consult with your service representatives before opening the computer case. Note the following when opening the computer cover. ã Quit all programs in use. ã Turn off the computer and the monitor before disconnecting the power. ã Keep magnetic tools (for example, drivers) away from the computer since parts inside the computer are electrically charged and sensitive to magnetic force. ã Install the computer in a clean, easily-accessible place.
6-2. Main Board The model name of the computer depends on the main board type. When extending the computer, check the model name on the label attached on the rear panel of the computer and the following.
6-3. Internal Connectors Connectors are configured in a certain way at the factory, and connectors show the connection status between the main board of the computer and peripherals. (Connector configuration depends on product models.) ℠ ℡ ℝ ⌆ ⌇ ℟ ⌅ ℞ ℘ ℚ ℛ ℜ ℙ ã Before separating the connector, check the connection state of the connectors and leave a record on the state. ã Link the floppy disk driver connector and the hard disk/CD-ROM connector in the correct direction.
℘ Power on/off and power/hard disk operation status indication lamp connector (F_PANEL) F_PANEL Connects the power on/off switch and the power/hard disk operation status indication lamp. ℙ Power connector (ATX: 24 pins) Connects the power supply unit. ATX ℛ Optic drive connector (IDE : 40 pins) CDROM, hard disk driver. ℚ Hard disk connector (S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3, S_ATA4: 7 pins) S_ATA connector is linked to the hard disk driver.
6-4 Replacing the CPU To upgrade the CPU for better performance of the computer, you need to replace the CPU first. Check the location and the type of the CPU in the main board, and do the following. (Shape of the CPU FAN and CPU replacement methods may differ by model.) ⓞ Remove four screws fixing the CPU fan as shown in the figure. Align the groove to the right position, pins can easily be broken. ⓟ Remove the CPU fan as shown in the figure.
ⓡ Lift the CPU up carefully to remove it from the main board. ⓢ Insert the new CPU with caution in the CPU socket in the correct direction and put down the handle of the CPU socket ℘ and close the cover ℙ. ℘ ℙ ⓣ Insert the CPU FAN as shown in the figure, and fix it with four screws. Always wear gloves to avoid injuries.
6-5. Expanding the Computer Memory You may expand the memory capacity, if needs be. About Memory This system uses a 240-pin memory module called Double Data Rate-2 (DDR-2), not the old 184-pin memory module called Double Data Rate (DDR). The main board can support maximum 2GB in memory. Note ã Windows 95, 98SE, and ME support maximum 512MB. Installing a memory with higher capacity than 512MB may cause malfunctioning of the system.
ã This computer supports PC3200/4300, DDR-2 specification. ã When expanding the memory, use only unbuffered DDR SDRAM DMM ã When inserting two same memories in same-colored DIMM slots, the computer will operate in Dual Channel mode. FSB Frequency Usable Memory 400/533 MHz PC3200/4300-DDR-2 SDRAM 400/533MHz Preparing a Memory Before purchasing memory, study the specifications and features of the current memory.
Replacing the Memory Main board configuration, memory socket and memory type may differ by model. ⓞ Loosen the screws on the rear panel of the computer, and remove the cover. Note ãBefore opening the computer cover, turn off the power and all peripherals connected to the computer. Disconnect all power cables. ⓟ Release the latches from both flanks of the memory. The memory will be removed automatically. latch Installing Memory ⓞ Lay the latches outwards from the memory socket.
Checking the Expanded Memory Turn on the power after installing the memory. Then, the computer will detect the memory so that you don't need to change the system setup. The capacity of the installed memory is checked as follows. ⓞ Connect the power cord and other cables, and turn on the computer and the monitor. Then, the initial screen to check the status of the computer will appear. ⓟ When the following screen appears, press [Esc] key. Then, POST screen will appear.
6-6. Adding a Hard Disk This computer supports up to four serial ATA controllers, and you can add one hard disk drive. Before Adding a Hard Disk The following is when you purchase a hard disk and installs it, and describes the most common case when you add a hard disk to a computer that is already equipped with one hard disk Note ã Write down the capacity, the cylinder count, the numbers of heads and sectors of the hard disk marked on the upper part of the hard disk.
Adding a hard disk drive ⓞ Refer to Opening the computer case (page 66) to remove the computer case cover. ⓟ Remove 4 screws on the hard drive case and open the hard drive case as the direction of the arrow. ⓠ Connect the power cable connector as shown No1 and the signal cable connector as shown No 2 to the new hard disk you want to replace in the hard disk case. signal cable power cable ℘ ℙ Incorrect connection of the signal and power cord may cause disfunction to the computer or electrical shock.
ⓡ Install the hard disk drive case to the computer and fasten the 4 screws. Note ã Incorrect connection of the power and signal cables to a hard disk drive may damage the drive. ⓢ Fasten 4 screws after installing the hard disk drive as shown on the picture. ⓣ Refer to Closing the computer case (page 66) to close the computer case cover. Note ã You should setup and format your computer after installing the hard disk. Refer to the Hard disk setup (page82).
Hard disk drive setup ⓞ Turn on the computer and the monitor. ⓟ While the LG logo screen is on, press [Delete] key. ⓠ Then, the initial screen of System Setup menu will appear. 3KRHQL[ $ZDUG %,26 &026 6HW XS 8WLOLW\ Ě 6WDQGDUG &026 )HDWXUHV Ě 3& +HDOWK 6WDWXV Ě $GYDQFHG %,26 )HDWXUHV Ě )UHTXHQF\ 9ROWDJH &RQWURO Ě $GYDQFHG &KLSVHW )HDWXUHV /RDG 2SWLPL]HG 'HIDXOWV Ě ,QWHJUDWHG 3HULSKHUDOV 6HW 3DVVZRUG Ě 3RZHU 0DQDJHPHQW 6HWXS 6DYH ([LW 6HWXS Ě 3Q3 3&, &RQILJXUDWLRQV ([LW :LWKRXW 6DYLQJ (VF
ⓢ When the following appears, select IDE Channel 0 Salve by pressing >Ⓑ@ >Ⓒ@ >⒵@, and >Ⓐ@ keys and press [Enter] key. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Set up Utility Standard BIOS Features Data (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) XXX, XXX, XXXX XX, XX, XX Ě IDE Channel 0 Master ĚĚIDE Channel 0 Slave ,'( &KDQQHO 6ODYH Ě IDE Channel 1 Master Ě IDE Channel 1 Slave Press EnterXXXXXMB Press Enter None 3UHVV (QWHU 1RQH Press Enter None Press Enter None Drive A Drive B X.XXM, X.
Configuring the Hard Disk (in Factory Setting Status) If you partition the hard disk using "diskmgmt.msc" existing data on the hard disk driver will be deleted. You must carefully partition the hard disk when there is data on the disk. ⓞ Select the [Start] button on the desk top, and click the [Execute]. ⓟ Input diskmgmt.msc, and click [OK]. ⓠ Select Added Disk 1 on Disk Management screen. Right-click and select [New Loglcal Drive]. ⓡ When New Partition Wizard screen appears, click the [Next] button.
ⓢ When the partition type selection screen appears, select the main partition and click the [Next] button. ⓣ Select the maximum size, and click the [Next] button. You can use as much space as you select in the above window. ⓤ Select the Drive Letter and click the [Next] button.
ⓥ When the partition format appears, set the file system, allocation unit, and volume label suitable for the User Environment and click the [Next] button. ⓦ The Partition Wizard has been completed. Click the [Finish] button. ⓧ After the completion, the additional hard disk will normally function.
ⓢ Hold the expansion card with both hands and align the expansion card and slot. Push down evenly to insert the card into the slot. Expansion slot ã Incorrect installation of an expansion card may damage the main board and result in a computer malfunction. ⓣ Fasten 2 screws after installing the extension slot. ã Using the computer without closing the case may result in fire, electric shock, injury, and/or damage to the computer. ⓤ Close the cap in the same position as you removed it.
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Product Specifications *&. '. 0RGHO Ú Specifications below differ depending on the models. CPU System memory 128MB or higher. Differs depending on the model. (FK models allocate minimum 8MB or maximum 64MB as the local video memory [frame buffer] using a built-in VGA.) Cache memory 256KB/512KB or 1024KB L2 cache is equipped in the CPU. Hard disk drive 40 GB or higher (Serial ATA type).
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-ate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the in-structions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
