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NOTE
NEC MultiSync® monitor, is required to access the
extended graphics mode.

NEC BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE

The NEC BBS provides users with information about
system software and hardware (available in the U.S. and
Canada). It allows you to download files for system
enhancements and upgrades. For example, use the NEC
BBS to obtain the latest version of the system BIOS and for
VGA video drivers (see "Video Drivers" in this chapter).
Use the following steps to log onto the NEC BBS.:
NOTE
you might want to read. The following procedure
steps you through using the BBS as simply as
possible.
The first time you use the BBS, it requests informa-
tion for a new user questionnaire.
1.
From the Windows for Workgroups Progam Manager,
select Accessories and double click on Terminal.
2.
From the Settings menu, select Communications and
check that the settings match the following BBS
parameters.
Baud rate: 1200 to 19,200 bps
Select any speed that the modem allows; for systems
with the 14,400 bps fax/modem, choose 19200.
A multi-frequency monitor, such as an
The BBS screens contain information that
Setting System Parameters 2-29

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