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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 2 Although this guide has been carefully checked for accuracy, there may have been changes to the design and specification of the computer since the guide was printed. There are no warranties as to the accuracy of the information in this guide, and AST Computer cannot be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions.
  • Page 3 As an NERGY TAR® Partner, AST Computer has determined that this product meets the NERGY TAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    E. If the computer exhibits a distinct change in performance. 6. Do not use CD disks that are not perfectly round or are otherwise unbalanced. Due to the very high rotation speeds inside the CD drives, an unbalanced disk can cause vibration and malfunctions. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Windows Power Management .................. 25 The Computer’s Power Management ............... 26 Using the Power Button..................... 27 Using Audio ........................27 Using the Diskette Drive....................28 Using the Keyboard and Mouse ..................28 Using the MIDI/Game Port ....................29 Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 6 Changing Drives in the 3.5” Drive Bays................. 45 Removing a 3.5” Drive....................46 Installing a 3.5” Drive....................47 Changing Drives in the 5.25” Drive Bays............... 48 Removing a 5.25” Drive..................... 48 Installing a 5.25” Drive....................50 Changing Option Cards....................51 Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 7 Modem AT Commands ..................... 75 Basic AT Commands ....................75 Extended AT Commands ....................77 MNP, v.42 and v.42bis AT Commands ................. 77 Fax Class 1 Commands....................78 Specifications ........................79 Index..........................82 Regulatory Notices ......................84 Premmia GX Series...
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  • Page 9: An Overview

    The next few pages gives you a quick tour of the computer; the following sections have a more in-depth description of each feature. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 10: The Front Of The Computer

    The Front of the Computer{ XE "Diskette drive" }{ XE "CD- ROM drive" }{ XE "Front panel" }{ XE "Drive bays" }{ XE "Zip drive" }{ XE "Hard disk:LED" }{ XE "Device bays" }{ XE "Power LED" } Premmia GX Series...
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  • Page 12 Suspend mode: see page 18 for more details. Power LED Lights when the computer is turned on. G Hard drive LED Lights when the hard disk is being accessed, do not turn off or reset the computer when this is lit. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 13: The Back Of The Computer

    XE "Game port" }{ XE "Audio ports" }{ XE "Microphone port" }{ XE "Speaker port" }{ XE "Option cards" }{ XE "MIDI port" }{ XE "Padlock" }{ XE "Security:Padlock}{ XE "MIDI port" }{ XE "ISA cards" }{ XE "PCI cards" } Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 14 A AC voltage selection Use this to set up the computer to accept 110V or 220V AC switch power; you should not need to change this, but if you do, refer to page 18 for more details. Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 15 This optional card is used to connect to a local area network; see page 30 for more details. Q Expansion slots Used to add option cards; see page 51 for details. Padlock loop Use this to prevent access inside your computer; see page 32 for details. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 16: Ergonomic Considerations

    Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body. The angle between your back and thighs should be 90º or greater. • Place your feet flat against the floor. Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your upper and lower legs is greater than 90º. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 17: Typing

    Set up the screen resolution and icon and font sizes so that you can read things easily. • Clean the screen regularly. • Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away. Blink often. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 18: Turning The Computer On And Off

    On the back of you computer, just above the AC power connector, is the AC voltage selection switch. The switch has two settings, depending on the AC supply: 115 VAC (from 100 to 127 VAC) and 230 VAC (from 200 to 240 VAC). Check with your utility company for the correct range. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 19: Turning On The Computer

    Devices that use other ports must be connected before you turn on the computer; if you connect external devices to the computer when it is turned on, you risk damaging both the computer and the device. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 20: Using The Network To Turn On The Computer

    Power On From LAN in the Power Management menu of Setup must be enabled (see page 68 for more details). If you ordered your computer with the LAN card, it will have been set up to support Wake on LAN. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 21: Using The Modem To Turn On The Computer

    39 for more details), • Power On From Ring in the Power Management menu of Setup must be enabled (see page 68 for more details). If you ordered your computer with the modem, it does not support Wake on Ring. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 22: Turning Off The Computer

    Shut Down on the Start menu. If closing programs using the Close Program window still does not let you restart the computer, you can press Ctrl-Alt-Del two times to restart the computer. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 23: Shutting Down The Computer

    To turn the computer off manually, first wait until the hard disk LED on the front panel goes out, then press the Power button above the LED; see page 27 for more details on using the Power button. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 24: Power Management

    Standby mode • generate less heat than conventional systems • tend to be quieter than conventional computers. When you buy any electronic equipment - a printer, monitor, TV or VCR, check that it meets NERGY TAR® power guidelines. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 25: Controlling Power Management

    If the computer is inactive for the time set here, Windows puts the System into standby mode, or tells the hard drive or monitor to go into a low-power mode. Note that what Windows calls Standby mode is called Suspend mode in the following section. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 26: The Computer's Power Management

    The Setup choices are described on page 68.{ XE "DPMS" }{ XE "Monitor:Power management" }{ XE "Hard disk:Power management" } You can also set a separate timeout value for the hard disk. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 27: Using The Power Button

    For the best signal and the least background noise, you need to maximize the volume in the application and in Windows, then use the external speaker volume control to set the sound level to an acceptable level. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 28: Using The Diskette Drive

    Double-click on this to open the Mouse Properties window, then go though each tab to see what features are available. Use the Help button at the bottom of the window for more information. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 29: Using The Midi/Game Port

    With the modem installed, there are three serial devices in your computer: the two serial ports on the back panel and the optional modem. With Setup set to its default values, Windows refers to the two built-in ports as COM1 and COM2, and to the modem as Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 30: Using A Network Card

    The disk stops spinning, then the drawer opens. If the disk is being used by a program, the drawer will not open until the program stops using it. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 31: Using The Parallel Port

    Some parallel devices have a pass-through connector, so that you can connect several parallel port devices in a “daisy chain”. If you are planning to do this, connect each device by itself, and make sure it is working correctly before linking them together. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 32: Security

    5. On the BIOS Features Setup screen, set Security Option to either System or Setup. Follow the same steps to change a password. To delete a user password, follow the same steps, but do not type a new password. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 33: Windows Password

    To set a Windows password, use the Password utility in the Control Panel. To stop Windows prompting you for a password, use the Password utility to change to a new password, but do not type a new one. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 34: Using The Serial Ports

    AGP 2.0 video bus. The video controller comes with an application that lets you set up the display as you want it; click on the ATi icon next to the clock for more details. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 35: Using The Zip Drive

    First wait for at least one minute after turning off the computer, then insert the a thin stiff wire, like a small, straightened paper clip, into the small hole to the left of the LED indicator on the cartridge eject button. The cartridge should be ejected. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 36: Changing Your Computer

    Some circuitry on the motherboard can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is off. WARNING: Failure to disconnect power before removing the cover can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage! Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 37: Getting Inside The Computer

    Replacing the Front Bezel Align the plastic studs at the top of the bezel with the slots on the unit then press along the face of the front bezel until the studs snap into place. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 38: Removing The System Cover

    3. Slide the cover forward until the front edge is under the front panel and the back edge is against the rear of the chassis. 4. Reinstall and tighten the retaining screws at the rear of the cover. 5. If you’re using one, replace the padlock. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 39: Motherboard Layout

    B DIMM sockets G Password clear jumper Wake On LAN C Diskette drive H Reset BIOS jumper CD-ROM audio D Primary IDE Wake On Ring Modem audio E Secondary IDE ISA option cards Processor speed select jumper Premmia GX Series...
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  • Page 41: Adding Memory

    3. Gently move the retaining clip at each end of the DIMM away from the module, then, holding the module only by the edges, lift it away from the socket. 4. Store the module in an anti-static package. 5. Follow the instructions on page 38 to replace the system cover. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 42: Installing A Memory Module

    4. Insert the bottom edge of the module into the socket, making sure that it is seated firmly. When the module seats correctly, the retaining clips snap into place. 5. Reconnect any cables you had to unplug. 6. Follow the instructions on page 38 to replace the system cover. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 43: Changing Drives

    You can change the installed drives or add additional drives in the empty bays. You can put an additional 3.5” drive in the empty 3.5” bay, or you can install it in one of the 5.25” bays if you mount the drive in a 5.25” drive carrier. Premmia GX Series...
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  • Page 45: Changing Drives In The 3.5" Drive Bays

    3.5” drive bay, but you can also use them for a drive in the other two bays. CAUTION: While performing the following procedure, be careful not to scrape the drive cables or the mounting bracket against the motherboard and any cards that are attached to it. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 46: Removing A 3.5" Drive

    4. Slide the 3.5” drive mounting bracket toward the back of the unit until it disengages from the 5.25” drive mounting bracket. Pull the mounting bracket out of the unit and lay it on one side on an anti-static surface. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 47: Installing A 3.5" Drive

    6. If you are installing the drive into a bay that was empty, remove the EMI filler panel on the front panel of the cabinet and the plastic bezel insert on the front bezel. 7. Align the top of the 3.5” drive mounting bracket with the bottom of the 5.25” drive mounting bracket. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 48: Changing Drives In The 5.25" Drive Bays

    1. Follow the instructions on page 38 to remove the system cover. 2. Disconnect the cables from the CD-ROM drive. If necessary, label the cables to assist you in reinstalling them later. CD-ROM audio cable Data cable Power cable Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 49 6. If the device is a 3.5” device mounted in a 5.25” carrier, remove the screws that hold the drive in place in the carrier. Slide the drive from the carrier. 7. Place the drive in an anti-static wrapper. 8. Follow the instructions on page 38 to replace the system cover. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 50: Installing A 5.25" Drive

    8. Insert and tighten two screws on the left side of the mounting bracket to secure the drive. 9. Attach the cables to the drives in the carrier. 10. Follow the instructions on page 38 to replace the system cover. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 51: Changing Option Cards

    If you ordered your computer with a network or modem card, it will be installed in one of the PCI connectors. PCI cards are generally faster than ISA cards and can be automatically configured by the computer. ISA cards usually require you to configure the card by setting jumpers and Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 52: Resetting Pci Configuration Data

    4. Turn on the computer, the computer should now configure the PCI cards to work together. 5. Restart the computer and enter Setup. Go to the PNP/PCI Configuration menu and change the Reset Configuration Data setting to Disabled. Save and exit Setup and let the computer restart. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 53: Installing An Option Card

    3. Slide the slot cover away from the card rack and lift it out. Save the slot cover for later use. Retaining clip (closed) 4. Remove the option card from its wrapper and place it on a grounded, static-free surface, component-side up. 5. Set any card jumpers or switches according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 54 8. Rotate the slot retaining clip back down to its original position and reinstall the retaining clip screw. 9. Connect cables (if needed) to the installed card. 10. Follow the instructions on page 38 to replace the system cover. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 55: Removing An Option Card

    6. Install an expansion slot cover over the vacant slot. 7. Rotate the slot retaining clip back down to its original position and reinstall the retaining clip screw. 8. Follow the instructions on page 38 to replace the system cover. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 56: Changing The Processor

    1. Follow the instructions on page 38 to remove the system cover. 2. Remove any option cards that block access to the processor. 3. Pull back the retaining tabs from the ends of the processor socket and lift out the processor and attached heatsink. Processor module Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 57: Installing A Processor

    1. Remove the processor from its anti-static package; do not touch the edge connector. 2. Install the heatsink on the processor and fasten with the heatsink attach clips. 3. Insert the processor and heatsink into the motherboard socket. Be sure the retaining tabs actuate. Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 58 4. If you installing a processor of a different speed from the one that was installed, set the Processor Speed Select jumpers according to the following table:{ XE "Processor speed" } CPU Speed (MHz) 5. Follow the instructions on page 38 to replace the system cover Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 59: Replacing The Rtc Battery

    Sony CR2032 battery or equivalent; this is a 3V Lithium-Ion coin cell battery. WARNING: Do not expose batteries to excessive heat or fire. Keep all batteries away from children. Always discard used batteries according to their manufacturer’s instructions. Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 60 4. Position the new battery in the socket so that its “+” and “-” signs are in the same orientation as the previous battery’s. 5. Press the new battery securely into the socket. 6. Follow the instructions on page 38 to replace the system cover Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 61: Setup Program

    User Password Lets you to enter a system or Setup password; see page 32 for more details. Save & Exit Setup Saving all changes you’ve made in Setup and exits. Exit Without Save Exits Setup without saving changes. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 62: Standard Cmos Menu

    1 - 63 Number of sectors per track. MODE AUTO* AUTO automatically selects which NORMAL mode to use. NORMAL can be used for drives smaller than 514MB. LBA LARGE and LARGE can be used for drives larger than 514MB. Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 63 All Errors, computer is turned on, an error All, But Keyboard * message is displayed, followed by: All, But Diskette, Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup, All, But Disk/Key unless disabled. * - default setting Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 64: Bios Features Menu

    Boot Up Off, Determines state of the Num Lock key when NumLock Status On * the system boots. Typematic Rate Enabled, When enabled, you can select a typematic rate Setting Disabled * and typematic delay. Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 65 Video BIOS is shadowed in memory area C0000h-C7FFFh. Memory Range Enabled When enabled, firmware (for example, the Shadowing Disabled * computer’s BIOS) is copied to in a memory area for faster performance. * - default setting Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 66: Chipset Features Menu

    PCI master access to memory. Delayed Enabled * When enabled, the computer complies with PCI Transaction Disabled specification version 2.1. AGP Aperture 4, 8, 16, 32, 64*, Leave this set to 64. Size (MB) 128, 256 Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 67 56°C/133°F, temperature is. 60°C/140°F, 63°C/145°F, 66°C/151°F, 70°C/158°F* Shutdown The computer automatically shuts down when 60°C/140°F, Temperature the processor temperature reaches the specified 65°C/149°F, temperature. 70°C/158°F, 75°C/167°F * * - default setting Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 68: Power Management Menu

    Doze Modem Wake Up Auto, 3*, 4, 5, 7, The interrupt used by the modem, if one is Use IRQ 9, 10, 11 installed. If no modem is installed, set this to Auto. Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 69 Any activity on an enabled device will stop the Timer Events Disabled computer using power management. IRQ 3-7, 9-15, NMI, Primary IDE 0, Primary IDE 1, Secondary IDE 0, Secondary IDE 1, Floppy Disk, Serial Port, Parallel Port * - default setting Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 70: Pnp/Pci Configuration Menu

    Enabled to reset the card configuration data to its factory default settings. PCI IDE IRQ ISA, Unless you install an IDE hard disk controller, Map To PCI-SLOT1, leave this set to PCI-AUTO. PCI-SLOT2, PCI-SLOT3, PCI-AUTO * * - default setting Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 71: Integrated Peripherals Menu

    Init Display First AGP * Select AGP to use the built-in video controller PCI Slot as the one used when the computer is turned Onboard FDC Enabled * Enables or disables the built-in diskette drive Controller Disabled controller. Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 72 Sets the mode used by the built-in parallel Mode ECP, port; see page 31 for more details on the ECP+EPP modes. ESS Solo-1 Enabled * You can use this to disable the built-in audio Audio Chip Disabled controller. * - default setting Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting And Error Codes

    Make sure the drive is installed correctly. If no drive is installed, make sure the Diskette Drive selection in Setup is set to NONE or AUTO. HARD DISK Some hard drives require extra time to initialize. initializing Please wait a moment... Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 74 Secondary master hard POST detected an error in the secondary master IDE hard disk fail drive. Secondary slave hard POST detected an error in the secondary slave IDE hard disk fail drive System timer error The timer test failed. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 75: Modem At Commands

    Modem sends responses* Hang up Modem does not send responses Enter command mode Display the value of register n Sr=n Set the value of register r to n Report basic call progress result codes (OK, CONNECT, RING, NO Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 76 CONNECT xxx, BUSY, No DIAL TONE and ERROR)* Report line speed, EC protocol and DTE Modem does not send or respond to speed break signals. Report DTE speed in EC mode Restore stored profile 0 after warm reset - default setting Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 77: Extended At Commands

    Direct data link mode &Q0 Same as \N0 v.42 or MNP mode only &Q5 Same as \N3 v.42, MNP or normal mode only* &Q6 Same as \N0 v.42 mode only MNP mode only * - default setting Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 78: Fax Class 1 Commands

    Fax Class 1 Commands{xe "Fax commands"} +FCLASS=n Service class +FTH= n Transmit data with HDLC framing +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC +FTM=n Transmit data framing +FRM=n Receive data +FTS= n Stop transmission and wait +FRS=n Receive silence Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 79: Specifications

    The processor module connects to the chipset that controls the rest of the computer via a 66MHz system, or front-side bus. The Intel® 440LX chipset includes the system controller, and interfaces to the AGP 2x video and the PCI expansion buses. Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 80 ECP and EPP modes Serial: two 9-pin, mini-DIN connector, high-speed 16550 compatible RS232C USB: two connectors for USB devices Video: 15-pin, female D-shell, VGA connector for fixed-frequency or multi-frequency monitor; low power standby mode for NERGY TAR monitors Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 81 Network Card (option){xe "Network card"}{xe "Ethernet card"}{ XE "LAN:card" } PCI card: SMC EZ Card SMC1211TX 10/100BaseT Fast Ethernet with Wake on LAN support Zip Drive{ XE "Zip drive" } (option) Zip drive accepts 100MB Zip disks Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 82: Index

    DIMMs, 41, 80 Remote boot, 20 Diskette controller, 71 LAN card, 30 Diskette drive, 10, 28, 43, 45, 62, 64, 80 Master drive, 43, 62 DMA assignment, 70 Memory, 39, 41, 80 Doze mode, 26, 68 Microphone, 27 Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 83 Wake on LAN, 20, 39, 68 Restarting the computer, 22 Wake on ring, 21, 39, 68 RTC battery, 39, 59 Windows password, 32 S.M.A.R.T., 80 Windows power management, 25 ScanDisk, 23 Zip drive, 10, 35, 81 Scanner, 31 Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 84: Regulatory Notices

    FCC Emission Notices For Users in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meet' all of the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet Appareil numerique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du reglement sur le materiel brouilleur do Canada. Premmia GX Series...
  • Page 85 This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact your place of purchase for information for obtaining service or repairs. Premmia GX Series...

  • Page 86: Laser Compliance Statement

    We hereby certify that this product is in compliance with EU Directive 89/336/EEC, using the EMC standards EN55022B. Product Safety Compliance This equipment meets or exceeds requirements for safety in the US (UL 1950), Canada (CSA C22.2 No. 950-95), and Europe (TUV to EN60950). Premmia GX Series...
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