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NEC BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE
If you have access to a modem, the NEC Bulletin Board
Service (BBS) can be used to provide you with the latest
information on hardware and software. The BBS allows
you to download files (video drivers, printer drivers, BIOS
updates, etc.) for system enhancements and upgrades.
The BBS can also be accessed through the CompuServe
online service.
Log onto the BBS as follows.
From the Windows NT Program Manager, select
1.
Accessories and double click on Terminal.
From the Settings menu, click on Communications,
2.
check that the settings match the following BBS
parameters, and click OK when done.
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Baud rate: select the highest baud rate that matches
your modem
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Parity: none
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Data bits: 8
T
Stop bits: 1
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Flow control: Xon/Xoff (select Hardware if using
14.4 bps or higher).
From the Phone menu, click on Dial, enter the BBS
3.
phone number (508-635-4706), and click OK. Your
business phone system and/or location might require a
9 1 or 1 prefix.
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