Using The System Utilities Diskette; Running Setup.com - Digital Equipment DECpc LPv 425sx Service Maintenance Manual

Utilities & Configuration

Using the System Utilities Diskette

The System and S3 86C805 VGA Utilities and DOS Video Drivers allow to:
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Access the computer's BIOS Setup utility.
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Set a keyboard and mouse password.
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Take full advantage of the enhanced video features.
NOTE
If this is the first time using the System Utilities diskette, it is recommended to follow
the procedures in the order given.
1) Make a backup copy of the System and S3 86C805 VGA Utilities and DOS Video Drivers diskette.
Store the original in a safe place.
Refer to the supplied MS-DOS/Windows documentation for information on copying diskettes.
2) Turn on or reboot the computer. If the POST detects an error, refer to "Troubleshooting" for
possible causes and suggested solutions.
3) Insert the backup copy of the System and S3 86C805 VGA Utilities and DOS Video Driversdiskette
into drive A.
4) Run SETUP.COM to enable the the ROM Base Setup option in the BIOS Setup utility.
Enable the ROM Base Setup option when it has been have previously disabled.
5) Run SMTR.EXE to select the monitor type that matches the monitor's available resolution and refresh
rates.
6) If necessary, run SMODE.EXE to emulate or display a non-standard VGA mode.
7) Install any applicable DOS or CAD application drivers. Additional information about these drivers is
provided later in this chapter.
8) Run KP.EXE to set a keyboard and mouse password.
9) Remove the backup copy and then reboot the computer so changes immediately take effect.

Running SETUP.COM

The SETUP.COM file allows to select and permanently store information about the computer's installed
hardware and software in the battery-backed memory of the CMOS RAM. This information takes effect
each time the computer boots and can be changed each time you run Setup.
NOTE
Use SETUP.COM on the System Utilities diskette only when it is necessary to enable
the ROM Base Setup option.
To access SETUP.COM:
1) Turn on the computer.
2) Allow the POST to complete. If the POST detects a configuration error, refer to "Troubleshooting"
for possible causes and suggested solutions.
3) Insert the backup copy of the System Utilities diskette into drive A.
4) Type a: then press [Enter].
5) Type setup then press [Enter]. Page 1 of Setup appears.
6) Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to the ROM Base Setup option.
Change the setting to Enable.
7) Follow the instructions on the screen to exit SETUP.COM (saving the changes).
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