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LifeBook S-4530 or S-4532

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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2000 Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or transmit- ted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 3 NOTATION IN THIS DOCUMENT Warnings This manual uses a variety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer safely and correctly and avoid damage and danger to yourself and to others. These icons and their meanings are as follows.
  • Page 4 Windows ® Workstation and NT Server Version 4.0” are both written as “Windows NT 4.0”. “Windows NT 3.51” and “Windows NT 4.0” are both written as Windows NT. “Fujitsu Lifebook” is written as “this computer” or “the computer main unit”.
  • Page 5 Configuration of this Manual SECTION 1 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, quick point IV operation methods, connector box han- dling, and battery operation. SECTION 2 This section explains installation of options for this computer.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions ......2 Front/Top ..................... 2 Left Side/Right Side ................4 Rear/Bottom ..................6 Port replicator ..................8 Status Indicator LCD ................9 2. Flat Point ................11 What Is the Flat Point? ..............11 Flat Point Usage ................
  • Page 7 SECTION 2 1. Options .................36 What is the Options ................36 2. PC Cards ................38 Precautions for PC Cards ..............38 Installing PC Cards ................39 Removing PC Cards ................40 3. Expansion RAM Modules ........... 42 Installing an Expansion RAM Module ..........42 Removing an Expansion RAM Module ..........
  • Page 8 SECTION 3 1. BIOS setup ................68 2. POST Diagnostic Screen ............ 95 SECTION 4 1. When This Happens ............98...
  • Page 9 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 10: Names Of The Parts And Their Functions

    SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions Front/Top LCD panel Displays text, graphics, etc. Critical Point The TFT color LCD panel used with this computer has been made using high resolution technology, but there might be dots that are always lit up or always not lit up on part of the screen.
  • Page 11 Condenser Microphone Allows sound (monaural) recording. Critical Point When some kind of software (karaoke software, etc.) is activated, it automatically inactivates muting of the built-in microphone and the built-in speaker may resultingly howl. In such the case, use a general headphone and external speaker available on the market. When the built-in microphone is used, be sure to hold the LCD panel open, otherwise howling may be occur.
  • Page 12: Left Side/Right Side

    Left Side/Right Side 14 15 16 17 18 " Multi-bay Depending on the models, one of the following units is provided for your personal computer. • CD-ROM drive unit • CD-R/RW drive unit • CCD Camera drive unit • DVD-ROM drive unit •...
  • Page 13 & Line In jack Terminal for audio input. Microphone jack (MIC-IN jack) Terminal for connecting a commercially-available microphone. Critical Point When a microphone is in use, excessively turning up the volume might cause the speaker to howl. Some types of commercially-available microphones (for example, dynamic microphones) cannot be used with this computer.
  • Page 14: Rear/Bottom

    Rear/Bottom...
  • Page 15 Infrared communications port Interface for carrying out infrared communications. Critical Point Don’t bring the AC adaptor or CRT display close to the infrared communications port during infrared communication, otherwise the computer may malfunction because of noise generated. mini-Serial connector (available on certain model) USB connector (Invalid for the Windows NT system) Connector for connecting a peripheral equipment which meets the USB standard.
  • Page 16: Port Replicator

    Port replicator 2 3 4 Port replicator release button Slide this button to remove the port replicater from the personal computer. LAN connector Connector for connecting a LAN cable. Expansion keyboard connector Connector for connecting a separately sold PS/2 standard numeric keypad. Mouse connector Connector for connecting a separately sold PS/2 mouse.
  • Page 17: Status Indicator Lcd

    Status Indicator LCD 11 12 SUS/RES indicator ( When this computer is operating, this indicator lights up; when the computer is in suspend mode, this indicator flashes. AC adaptor indicator ( Lights up when the power is being supplied from the AC adaptor. Battery pack mounting indicators ( 1, 2, Lights up when the battery pack is mounted.
  • Page 18 Num Lock indicator ( Lights up when [Num Lk] key is pressed to put the keyboard into numeric keypad mode. " Caps Lock indicator ( Lights up when [Shift] + [Caps lock] keys are pressed to put the keyboard into CAPS mode. Scroll Lock indicator ( Lights up or goes out each time the [Fn] + [Scr Lk] keys are pressed.
  • Page 19: Flat Point

    SECTION 1 2. Flat Point What Is the Flat Point? The main operations for this computer use the flat point. This item explains the flat point. The flat point is a convenient pointing device that moves the mouse pointer with your fingertips. It comprises the operating surface and the two buttons in front of it.
  • Page 20: Flat Point Usage

    Flat Point Usage Click Either tap the operating surface once or press the left button once until it clicks, then immediately release it. Clicking the right button once is called a right click. Double click Either tap the operating surface twice consecu- tively or twice quickly press the left button twice until it clicks, then immediately release it.
  • Page 21: Keyboard

    SECTION 1 3. Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard is the device for giving instructions to the computer, inputting data, and executing. The keys can be divided into two types. Control keys Character keys Numeric Keypad Mode The mode in which some of the character keys are used as numeric keys (with a key layout that makes numeric input easier) instead of their normal functions is called numeric keypad mode.
  • Page 22: Names Of The Main Keys And Their Functions

    Names of the Main Keys and their Functions Esc (escape) key The usage is determined by the application software. It is often used to return to the previous operation. F1-F12 (function) keys The usage depends on the application software. Fn key A key unique to this computer;...
  • Page 23 Enter key Also called the return key or the line feed key. This key inputs line feeds and executes command. Ctrl key Used in combination with other keys; its functions depend on the application software. Shift key Used in combination with other keys. Alt key Used in combination with other keys;...
  • Page 24: Switching On The Power

    SECTION 1 4. Switching on the Power Switching on the power This item explains the normal way to switch the computer main unit power on. Critical Point When turning on the personal computer connected with an optional FDD unit, check to see whether a floppy disk is set in the floppy disk drive or not.
  • Page 25 Critical Point Do not carry this computer around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on. These can result in breakdown. Column POST is the abbreviation for POWER ON SELF TEST, which is a self-diagnostic test that checks for abnormalities within the computer.
  • Page 26: Switching Off The Power

    SECTION 1 5. Switching off the Power This item explains how to switch off the power and gives precautions for switching off the power. Precautions for Switching Off the Power The following precautions must be observed when switching off the power. When switching off the main switch, end Windows 98 first.
  • Page 27 Check that Shut down the computer is selected, then click Yes. The power is switched off. Critical Point If the MAIN switch is not turned off after the step 3, the computer will be turned on next time by pressing the SUS/RES switch only. You can reset this computer by selecting Restart the computer with the screen shown in Step 2.
  • Page 28: Suspend/Resume Function

    SECTION 1 6. Suspend/Resume Function What Is the Suspend/Resume Function? When this computer is suspended with the SUS/RES switch, the suspend/resume function retains the programs and data in memory as is so that you can resume operations immediately the next time you press the SUS/RES switch.
  • Page 29 Using the cover close switch Close the LCD panel. This unit goes into suspend mode using the cover close switch. Critical Point When the BIOS setup Lid Closure Suspend setting is “Disabled”, this unit does not go into suspend mode even if you close the LCD panel. Use the [Quit Windows] dialog.
  • Page 30: Precautions For Suspending

    Precautions for Suspending Pay attention to the following points when using the suspend function. Don’t continue pressing the SUS/RES switch for 4 seconds or more. If the SUS/RES switch is continuously pressed for 4 seconds or longer, the personal computer is turned off. When the computer is connected to a network using a LAN card or modem and when the peripheral equipment is expanded with a PC card, you may not be able to use the suspend/resume function.
  • Page 31: Resuming

    Resuming This personal computer can be resumed by the SUS/RES switch or the cover close switch. Critical Point When resuming this personal computer after it was suspended, resume it 10 or more seconds after the last suspending operation. The screen occasionally flickers during suspending/resuming operation. SUS/RES switch Resuming with the SUS/RES switch Press the SUS/RES switch for...
  • Page 32: Battery

    SECTION 1 7. Battery Battery Charging For portability, this computer can operate either from the AC adaptor or from its battery. This item explains how to charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor. is displayed. AC adaptor First connect the AC power cord to the AC During charging, is displayed on the adaptor (1), next connect the other cord of...
  • Page 33: Battery Operation

    Battery Operation This item explains operation with the battery. Disconnect the AC adaptor and When the MAIN switch is on, press switch on the main switch. the SUS/RES switch. Main switch SUS/RES switch Slide the main switch in the direction of the stops flashing and stays lit up.
  • Page 34: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge

    Checking the Remaining Battery Charge This computer indicates the amount of battery charge remaining with the remaining battery charge indicator on the status indicator LCD. Remaining battery charge indicator Indicates battery charge level of about 76% to about 100% Indicates battery charge level of about 51% to about 75% Indicates battery charge level of about 26% to about 50% Indicates battery charge level of about 16% to about 25% Indicates the low battery state (battery charge level of about 15% or lower).
  • Page 35: Low Battery State

    Low Battery State This item explains the display when this computer’s battery is low and what to do. The low battery is announced in the following way. The warning beeps and the battery mark on the status indicator LCD flashes. Critical Point If the audio volume is set too low, you may not be able to hear the warning beep.
  • Page 36: Replacing The Internal Battery Pack

    Replacing the Internal Battery Pack Save the program to the hard disk or a floppy disk before replacing the Built-in battery pack. This item explains how to replace the Built-in battery pack. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor before installing/removing the Built-in battery pack in order to avoid electric shock.
  • Page 37 Install the new Built-in battery pack. Lock the Built-in battery pack. Built-in battery pack lock Install the new Built-in battery pack. Lock the Built-in battery pack with the Built-in battery pack lock that was once released in the previous step 2. Critical Point Do not remove the Built-in battery pack except when its service life has expired.
  • Page 38: Precautions For Battery Pack

    Precautions for Battery Pack WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK All battery packs are extremely delicate products. When installing or removing one, do not drop it or subject it to strong shocks. If this should happen, do not use that battery pack in the interest of safely, because there is a risk of electric shock or malfunction. Discharge After you charge the battery pack, even if you store it without using it, over about 1 month it will naturally discharge.
  • Page 39: Port Replicator

    SECTION 1 8. Port Replicator Attaching the port replicator This item explains how to attach the port replicator. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adapter before attaching the port replicator in order to avoid electric shock. Important Do not carry your personal computer with the port replicator attached to it, otherwise the port replicator might fall off and break.
  • Page 40: Detaching The Port Replicator

    Detaching the port replicator This item explains how to detach the port replicator. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adapter before detaching the port replicator in order to avoid electric shock. Release the lock.
  • Page 41: Built-In Lan (Local-Area Network) Device

    SECTION 1 9. Built-in LAN (local-area network) device Connection This item explains how to connect a LAN cable into the LAN connector. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it be- fore connecting a LAN cable to the computer, otherwise you might get an electric shock.
  • Page 42: Internal Fax Modem

    SECTION 1 10.Internal FAX Modem This item explains how to plug a modular cable into the modular connector. Connection WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it before connecting a modular cable to the computer, otherwise you might get an electric shock. ELECTRIC SHOCK When it thunders in the neighborhood, immediately turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor and the modular cable from the computer, otherwise...
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  • Page 44: Options

    SECTION 2 1. Options What is the Options You can expand the functions of this computer by connecting various options. Connecting options such as a printer or a modem card makes it possible to print documents created with this computer and to communicate them to other computers.
  • Page 45 WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Only connect equipment recommended by Fujitsu. Connecting any other equipment can cause electric shock, fire, or breakdown. CAUTION INJURY When installing/removing options, do not remove any screws other than those specified by this manual. Removing any other screws can cause injury and breakdown.
  • Page 46: Pc Cards

    SECTION 2 2. PC Cards Precautions for PC Cards Observe the following points when using PC cards to prevent breakdown. Do not place PC cards in high- Do not subject PC cards to Avoid rubbing PC cards and strong shocks. temperature locations and loca- building up static electricity.
  • Page 47: Installing Pc Cards

    Installing PC Cards PC card is a generic term for business card sized cards which have a program and data memory function or peripheral equipment functions such as a modem or LAN adaptor. This item explains how to install a PC card. Critical Point Remove the dummy card from the PC card slot.
  • Page 48: Removing Pc Cards

    Removing PC Cards This item explains how to remove a PC card. Click the PC card icon on the task bar. Critical Point Don’t eject the PC card by clicking “Stop” on the “PC card (PCMCIA) properties” window that appears when “PC card” icon on the task bar is double clicked or “PC card” icon on the control panel is clicked.
  • Page 49 Raise the PC card eject/lock button. Remove the PC card. PC card eject/ PC card eject/ lock button PC card lock button Press the PC card eject/lock button to eject the PC card. Set the dummy card in the PC card Critical Point slot.
  • Page 50: Expansion Ram Modules

    SECTION 2 3. Expansion RAM Modules Installing an Expansion RAM Module This item explains how to install expansion RAM modules. Turn off the main switch and WARNING disconnect the AC adaptor. ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing an expansion RAM module in order to avoid electric shock.
  • Page 51 Fit the cover of the expansion RAM module slot. Slot cover Fit the cover removed in 2. CAUTION DAMAGE The expansion RAM module is made up of parts that are extremely vulnerable to static electricity and can be damaged by the static electricity built up inside the main unit. When installing or removing an expansion RAM module, hold it by the edges.
  • Page 52: Removing An Expansion Ram Module

    Removing an Expansion RAM Module This item explains how to remove an expansion RAM module. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when removing an expansion RAM module in order to avoid electric shock. Remove the cover of the expansion Turn off the main switch and RAM module slot.
  • Page 53: Multi-Bay Unit

    SECTION 2 4. Multi-bay Unit Replacing multi-bay units This item explains how to replace multi-bay units. WARNING Turn computer disconnect the AC adaptor from it. ELECTRIC SHOCK Before replacing multi-bay units, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the AC adapter from it, otherwise you might get an electric shock.
  • Page 54: Precautions On Handling Or Using The Multi-Bay Unit

    Precautions on handling or using the multi-bay unit To avoid possible trouble, always take the following precautions when handling or using the multi-bay unit. Do not keep the multi-bay unit in a place where the temperature can fall extremely low, rise extremely high, or change greatly.
  • Page 55: Loading/Ejecting Disks

    Loading/Ejecting disks This item explains how to load and eject a disk in/from the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive mounted in the multi bay. Critical Point Press the EJECT button. You can only install/eject a Disk when the computer main unit is in operating mode because of the electronic lock of the CD- ROM/DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 56 Set the tray. Push the tray in gently. Critical Point If the tray cannot be pushed to the innermost position, pull it out until it clicks and try to push it deeply once more. When ejecting a Disk, carry out the same procedure as for loading. If for some reason the tray does not come out when you press the eject button, insert something like a ball-point pen into the hole to the right of the EJECT button on the unit and pull out the tray.
  • Page 57: Loading/Ejecting An Ls-120 Disk

    Loading/Ejecting an LS-120 disk This item explains how to load/eject an LS-120 disk in/from the LS-120 disk drive. Ejecting an LS-120 disk Loading an LS-120 disk Press the EJECT button. Insert an LS-120 disk into the LS-120 disk drive. EJECT button Before pressing the EJECT button, make sure Insert an LS-120 disk into the LS-120 disk drive with its label side up and the shutter...
  • Page 58: Floppy Disk Unit

    SECTION 2 5. Floppy Disk Unit Installing a Floppy Disk Unit This item explains how to install a floppy disk unit. WARNING Turn the main switch off and disconnect the AC adaptor. ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing a floppy disk unit in order to avoid...
  • Page 59: Precautions For Floppy Disk Unit

    Avoid using the floppy disk unit in damp or dusty locations. Never use the floppy disk unit with any liquid, metal or other foreign matter inside it. If any foreign matter gets inside the floppy disk unit, consult the store from where it was purchased or a Fujitsu service center.
  • Page 60: Removing A Floppy Disk Unit

    Removing a Floppy Disk Unit This item explains how to remove a floppy disk unit. Turn off the main switch and WARNING disconnect the AC adaptor. ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when removing a floppy disk unit in order to avoid electric shock.
  • Page 61: What Is A Floppy Disk

    What is a Floppy Disk? A floppy disk is a medium for storing programs or data. This item explains basic knowledge and precautions regarding floppy disks. Types of floppy disks If floppy disks are classified according to the amount of data they can store (the memory capacity), typically there are 2 types.
  • Page 62: Precautions On Handling

    Precautions on Handling Take the following precautions when using floppy disks in order to avoid damaging them. Be careful not to spill liquids such Do not place them in places with Do not bend them or place heavy as coffee onto them. high temperatures or in direct objects on top of them.
  • Page 63: Loading/Ejecting A Floppy Disk

    Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk This item explains how to load and eject floppy disks. Ejecting Loading Insert into the floppy disk drive. Press the EJECT button. Access lamp Label Eject button EJECT button Insert the floppy disk with the label upwards Check that the floppy disk unit’s access lamp and the shutter side first until the EJECT is out, then press the EJECT button.
  • Page 64: Mouse

    SECTION 2 6. Mouse Connecting the Mouse The following explains the way to connect the mouse. Turn the main switch off and Connect the connector at the end of the disconnect the AC adaptor. mouse cable to the mouse connector on the rear side of the port replicator.
  • Page 65 Button operations • Click Press the left mouse button once until it clicks. The action of pressing the right button once firmly Click enough that it clicks is called a “right click”. • Double click Press the mouse left button two times quickly in a row.
  • Page 66: Numeric Keypad

    SECTION 2 7. Numeric Keypad Connecting a Numeric Keypad This item explains how to connect a numeric keypad. Switch off the main switch. Plug the cable of the numeric keypad into the expansion keyboard connector on the rear panel of the port replicator. Main switch Slide the main switch in the direction of the Have the arrow marked on the connector...
  • Page 67: Crt Monitor

    SECTION 2 8. CRT Monitor Connecting an External CRT Monitor An external CRT monitor can be connected to this computer. This item explains how to connect a CRT monitor to the CRT connector on the rear of the computer main unit. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Always switch off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor...
  • Page 68 Connect the CRT monitor to the computer main unit. Plug the CRT cable securely into both the connector of the CRT monitor and the CRT connector of your personal computer or port replicater, then fix them with screws. Critical Point For making the image clearer on the CRT display, connect the CRT cable to the CRT connector of the computer.
  • Page 69: Ccd Camera

    SECTION 2 9. CCD Camera Focus dial Lens Connector Shutter release button Eject button Focus dial Turn this dial to bring the lens into focus. Lens Point the lens at the camera subject. Shutter release button Press this button to take a digital still picture or to start digital video recording. Eject button Press this button to draw out the CCD camera from the CCD camera unit.
  • Page 70: Preparing Required Things

    Using CCD camera When the CCD camera is connected to the personal computer, you can enjoy digital still pictures and digital video pictures on the personal computer. This item explains the following procedures. • Connection of the CCD camera Preparing required things Connect the CCD camera to the USB connector of the personal computer for taking digital still pictures and recording digital video pictures.
  • Page 71 3 Raise the CCD camera to release it from the projecting catch of the CCD camera unit and adjust the angle of the camera. projecting catch IMPORTANT Note on camera angle The CCD camera can be turned at an angle of 45( (clockwise) or 90( (counterclockwise) at the maximum.
  • Page 72 Connect the CCD camera to the personal Personal computer with the connecting cable. computer CCD camera 1 Connect the smaller connector of the connecting cable to the connector of the CCD camera. 2 Connect the larger connector of the connecting cable to the USB connector on the rear of the personal computer.
  • Page 73: Removing The Ccd Camera From Personal Computer

    Removing the CCD camera from personal computer When the CCD camera was used as it was externally connected to the personal computer Connect the CCD camera to the CCD camera unit. Plug the connector of the CCD camera with its flat side up into the jack of the unit. Flat side Lock the CCD camera Tilt down the CCD camera keeping its upper...
  • Page 74: One Touch Operation Buttons

    SECTION 2 10.One Touch Operation buttons The one touch operation buttons function as quick access for pre-configured applications, browser or e-mail. It enables users to start a program quickly with a single press on the buttons. Internet E-Mail 1 Start an application. Press the button to start an application.
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  • Page 76: Bios Setup

    [12:34:56] System Date: [02/22/2000] Adjust calendar clock Floppy Disk A: [1.44/1.2 MB 3 5”] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field. :Primary Master: [FUJITSU MHK2090AT-(PM)] :Primary Slave [UJDA310-(PS)] Language: [English (US)] Help ›fl Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults Select :Sub-Menu F10Save and Exit ESCExit ‹fi...
  • Page 77 1.1.1 Main - Primary Master and Primary Slave Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Primary Master [FUJITSU MHK2090AT-(PM)] Item Specific Help Type: [AUTO] Select ATA/ATAPI Maximum Capacity: 9042 MB drive installed here. Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors]...
  • Page 78 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Sectors 0 to 63 This item appears when ‘Auto’ is selected and the type is identified as hard disk, or ‘User’ is selected. When ‘User’ is selected, you can change the value. Specify the number of Sectors. Maximum Capacity xxxx MB Display maximum capacity calculated from...
  • Page 79 1.1.2 Main - Primary Master and Primary Slave Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Primary Slave [UJDA310-(PS)] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] Select ATA/ATAPI drive installed here. Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Transfer Mode: [Fast PIO 4] The BIOS auto-type...
  • Page 80 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) LBA Mode Control Disabled S This option can not be changed when ‘Auto’ is selected. Enabled Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Addressing to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads & Sectors. PIO Transfer Mode Standard S This option can not be changed when ‘Auto’...
  • Page 81 1.2 Advanced Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Plug & Play O/S [Yes] Protected Device Configuration [No] [No] The BIOS configures :Serial/Parallel Port Configurations also non-boot devices. :Keyboard/Mouse Features Select if you are :Video Features using a non-Plug &...
  • Page 82 1.2.1 Advanced - Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Item Specific Help Serial port : [Enable] [Disabled] I/O Address: [3F8-3FF] The port is disabled Interrupt: [IRQ 4] Infrared Port : [Enabled] [Enabled] Mode:...
  • Page 83 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Interrupt IRQ 3 This option is available when Serial port B is IRQ 4 ‘Enabled’. IRQ 10 Set the interrupt for serial port B. IRQ 11 Base I/O address 100-107 This option is available when Mode for Serial 108-10F port B is set to ‘FIR’.
  • Page 84 1.2.2 Advanced - Keyboard/Mouse Features Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Keyboard/Mouse Features Item Specific Help Numlock: [Auto] Selects power-on Hot plug: [Enabled] state for Numlock. Internal Pointing Device: [Auto Disabled] Help ›fl Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults...
  • Page 85 1.2.3 Advanced - Video Features Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Video Features Item Specific Help Display: [Internal Flat Panel] Select display Compensation: [Disabled] terminal. Help ›fl Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults Select :Sub-Menu F10Save and Exit ESCExit ‹fi...
  • Page 86 1.2.4 Advanced - Internal Device Configurations. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Internal Device Configuration Item Specific Help Floppy Disk Controller: [Enabled] [Disabled] IDE Controller: [Enabled] Floppy Disk drive is LAN Controller [Auto] disabled. [Enabled] Floppy Disk drive is enabled.
  • Page 87 1.2.5 Advanced - PCI Configuration Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit PCI Configuration Item Specific Help :IRQ Reservation Reserve specific IRQs for use by legacy ISA devices. Help ›fl Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults Select :Sub-Menu F10Save and Exit ESCExit ‹fi...
  • Page 88 1.2.5.1 Advanced - PCI Configuration - IRQ Reservation Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit IRQ Reservation Item Specific Help IRQ 3: [Available] Reserve the IRQ 4: [Available] specified IRQ for IRQ 5: [Available] use by legacy ISA IRQ 7: [Available] devices.
  • Page 89 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) IRQ 11 Available Reserves IRQ 11. Reserved Reserve the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices. IRQ 15 Available Reserves IRQ 15. Reserved Reserve the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices. Table 1-8 Advanced - PCI Configuration - IRQ Reservation menu options 1.2.5.2 Advanced - CPU Features PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 90 1.2.5.3 Advanced - ACPI Features PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit ACPI Features Item Specific Help ACPI Management: [Disabled] Configures ACPI management features. [Disabled] ACPI management is disabled. [Enabled] ACPI management is enabled. Help ›fl Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults...
  • Page 91 1.2.6 Advanced - DMI Event Logging Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit DMI Event Logging Item Specific Help Event Log Capacity: Space Available [No] Event Log Validity: Valid Event logs will not be cleared at the View Event Log: [Enter] next boot.
  • Page 92 1.3 Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Press <Enter> key to Set Supervisor Password [Enter] set Supervisor Set User Password [Enter] Password to enable Minimum User Password Length [0] any password features.
  • Page 93 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Hardisk boot Normal Write protects boot sector on hard disk to sector Write Protect protect against viruses. Hardisk security Primary Master Disabled This item can be set with Super visor Enabled password security level. When ‘Enabled’ is selected, the data of the hard disk are protected with the password lock feature of the drive.
  • Page 94 1.4 Power Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Power Savings: [Customized] Hard Disk Timeout: [Off] Select Power Display Timeout: [Off] Management Mode. Standby Timeout: [Off] Choosing modes Auto Suspend Timeout: [Off] changes system power management settings.
  • Page 95 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Standby Timeout Amount of time the system needs to be 1 Minute inactive before entering the Standby Mode. 2 Minutes Standby Mode turns off various devices in the 4 Minutes system, including the screen, until you start 6 Minutes using the computer again.
  • Page 96 1.4.1 Power - Advanced Features Modes PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Advanced Features Item Specific Help Suspend/Resume Switch: [Enabled] Configures the Lid Closure Suspend: [On] Suspend/Resume Lid Open Resume: [On] switch. Resume On LAN: [Off] Serial Mouse Activity: [Disabled] Help ›fl...
  • Page 97: Boot Menu

    1.5 Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Quick Boot: [Enabled] Boot Time Diagnostic Screen: [Disabled] [Disabled] Preboot Execution Environment: [Disabled] All diagnostic test :Boot Device Priority will be done. [Enabled] Some diagnostic tests may be skipped while booting to speed up.
  • Page 98 1.5. 1 Boot - Boot Device Priority Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help The top device has ATAPI CD-ROM Drive the highest priority. Floppy Disk Drive + Hard Disk Drive <Enter>...
  • Page 99: Info Menu

    1.6 Info Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help BIOS Version: 1.XX BIOS Date: MM/DD/YYYY BIOS Area: XXXXh - FFFFh CPU Type: Pentium(R) III processor CPU Speed: XXX MHz L1 Cache: XX KB L2 Cache: XXX KB Total Memory:...
  • Page 100 1.7 Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CMOS. Help ›fl Select Item -/Space Change Value...
  • Page 101: Discard Changes

    1.7.4 Discard Changes 1.7.1 Exit Saving Changes Setup Confirmation Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now? Save configuration changes now? [Yes] [No] [Yes] [No] 1.7.2 Exit Discarding Changes 1.7.5 Save Changes Setup Confirmation Setup Warning Load default configuration now? Configuration has not been saved! Save before exiting? [Yes]...
  • Page 102: General Help

    Setup changes system behavior by modifying the BIOS Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3 ”] configuration. Selecting incorrect values may cause system boot failure; load Setup Default values to :Primary Master: [FUJITSU MHA2043AT] recover. :Secondary Master: [None] :Secondary Master: [None] <Up/Down> arrows select fields in current menu.
  • Page 103: Post Diagnostic Screen

    SECTION 3 2. POST Diagnostic Screen PhoneixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 Copyright 1985-1999 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Fujitsu Notebook BIOS Version 1.xx Copyright FUJITSU LIMITED 1998-1999. CPU = XXXX processor XXX MHz xxM System Memory Passed XXXK Memory Cache Passed...
  • Page 104 Error Messages System timer error Real time clock error System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Press <F1> to resume,<F2> to Setup Check date and time settings Password locked: Fixed Disk n No Save To Disk partition or file exists on Fixed Disk - Save To Disk features is disabled.
  • Page 105 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4...
  • Page 106: When This Happens

    SECTION 4 1. When This Happens When you are having trouble with this computer, there is something you think is strange, or there is something you want to do, but do not know how. This section is divided into related items.
  • Page 107 Checkpoint Cause and Solution Have you been pressing any On this computer, if the power management functions are set of the keys? and no key is pressed for a certain period of time, the CPU stops and the LCD panel backlight goes out. (In this state, pressing any key lights up the backlight again.) If the computer stops too frequently, change the BIOS setup settings.
  • Page 108 Floppy disk or LS-120 disk can not be used. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the floppy disk loaded into Insert the floppy disk with its label facing up, into the drive the floppy disk drive correctly? shutter and keep inserting firmly until you hear a clicking sound. Is the floppy disk formatted? New floppy disks can not be used until they are formatted (initialized).
  • Page 109 The power management function is not executed. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is Power Savings set to off in Reset the BIOS setup. the BIOS setup? Message displayed on screen. See the message list. Data cannot be read from the CD-ROM drive. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the CD-ROM correctly set?
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