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  • Page 2 LCD PC ’ ANUAL...
  • Page 3: Preface

    REFACE OTICE The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without no- tice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liabil- ity for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
  • Page 4: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    EDERAL OMMUNICATIONS OMMISSION (FCC) S TATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    REFACE MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS The LCD PC is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To ensure that does not happen, follow these suggestions: 1. Don’t drop it. Make sure it’s on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the case and other components could be damaged.
  • Page 6: Cleaning

    LEANING • Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer, use a soft clean cloth. • Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer. ® Mainboard Battery Note ERVICING CAUTION: Danger of explosion •...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    REFACE Table of Contents REFACE Notice ......................................II Trademarks ..................................II Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ....................III Important Safety Instructions ..............................IV Cleaning ..................................... V Servicing ..................................... V Table of Contents ..................................VI 1. I NTRODUCTION Overview ....................................1-1 In the Box ....................................
  • Page 8 2. G ETTING TARTED Overview ....................................2-1 Ergonomics ................................... 2-2 Keyboard (Optional) ................................2-3 Standard Function keys ..............................2-4 Special Function keys ..............................2-4 Other Keyboards ................................2-5 Mouse ....................................2-6 Peripherals ................................... 2-7 USB Printer ..................................2-7 Parallel Printer ................................2-8 Which Parallel? ................................
  • Page 9 REFACE Standby Mode ................................ 3-12 Enabling ..............................3-12 Activating ..............................3-12 Waking up ..............................3-12 Hard Disk and Display Timeouts .......................... 3-13 Power Options in Windows Me & Windows 2000 Pro .................... 3-14 Hibernate Mode ..............................3-14 Enabling ..............................3-14 Activating ..............................
  • Page 10 4. S YSTEM TILITIES Overview ....................................4-1 How To Use This Chapter .............................. 4-1 When To Use This Chapter ............................4-1 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ............................4-2 Failing the POST ................................4-3 Fatal Errors ................................4-3 Non-Fatal Errors ............................... 4-3 The System Configuration Utility (SCU) ..........................
  • Page 11 REFACE LAN ....................................5-4 Audio ....................................5-5 Modem ................................... 5-5 Keyboard (Optional) ............................... 5-6 Infrared Port ..................................5-6 Save to Disk (Hibernate) ..............................5-8 Windows Me ..................................5-9 Video ....................................5-9 LAN ....................................5-9 Audio ..................................... 5-10 Keyboard (Optional) ..............................5-10 Modem ..................................
  • Page 12 HDD Upgrade ..................................6-6 Hardware ..................................6-6 Removal ..................................6-6 Installing an Upgrade HDD ............................. 6-8 Software ..................................6-8 Setting Up a New HDD ............................6-8 7. T ROUBLESHOOTING Overview ....................................7-1 Power ....................................7-2 Display ....................................7-3 Keyboard ....................................7-4 DVD/CD-RW Drive ................................
  • Page 13 REFACE I/O ......................................8-7 Power System ..................................8-7 Security ....................................8-8 Environment ..................................8-8 Physical ....................................8-8 Accessories ..................................8-8 table of contents...
  • Page 14: Introduction

    Introduction VERVIEW This chapter covers: • In the Box - the parts and pieces we’ve included • The Manual - how to use it • Quick Start Guide - the absolute minimum • System Map - a navigation tool with some tips 1 –...
  • Page 15: In The Box

    NTRODUCTION N THE Out of the box, you should have the following: 1. The LCD PC 2. Keyboard (optional) 3. Power cord 4. Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s ONTENTS Manual CD-ROM (including the . 1 - 1 electronic version of this manual in Adobe Acrobat “PDF”...
  • Page 16: The Manual

    ANUAL This manual explains the hardware and essential software you need to operate your system. Depending on how your system is configured, some or all of the features described may al- ready be set up. DVANCED SERS If you’re an “advanced” user, you may want to skip over most of this manual.
  • Page 17: Not Here

    NTRODUCTION Operating systems (e.g. Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT 4.0, etc.) have their own manuals as do applications (e.g. word processing and database programs). If you have questions about those programs, you should consult those manuals.
  • Page 18: Quick Start Guide

    UICK TART UIDE This quick start guide assumes that you’re already familiar with LCD PCs and can tell at a glance what and where all the key components are. If you’re not that comfortable with this sort of device, take a look at the following pages for an overview of the system.
  • Page 19: System Maps

    NTRODUCTION YSTEM The LCD PC has a lot of built-in features. The operating system automatically enables most of them. Further explanations (if necessary) of the various subsystems are covered in the chap- ters or pages indicated. Model Differentiation This manual applies to two models. Both mainly differ in external apperance with minor differences in standard functions.
  • Page 20: Front View (Model Ii)

    IEW (M RONT ODEL RONT ODEL 3 ~ 6 . 1 - 4 1. The 15” LCD (Chapters 3 & 5) 9. Power button (Chapters 3 & 7) 2. Speakers (Chapter 7) 3. FDD activity LED (Chapter 4) Power button as Standby or Hibernate button 4.
  • Page 21: Left View

    NTRODUCTION 1. PC Card (PCMCIA) socket Note: Windows 98 SE , Windows Me and Win- dows 2000 Pro can auto-configure the PC Card socket during the OS installation. The system provides no support for using PC Cards under Windows NT 4.0 .) 2.
  • Page 22: Right View

    IGHT Model II Model I 1. FDD bay (Chapter 4) 2. CD-Device bay IGHT (Chapters 4 & 7) ODEL 3. Emergency eject button . 1 - 6 - Use a probe (e.g. a straightened paper clip). 4. Eject button 5. Kensington Lock slot 6.
  • Page 23: Rear View

    NTRODUCTION Handle Warning The handle design allows for single-hand use provided that you have enough strength to move the machine with one . 1 - 8 hand. However, considering its weight, we strongly recom- mend you use both hands to move the machine (with one hand gripping the handle and the other gripping the base of...
  • Page 24 1. Carrying handle 2. Serial port (COM A) (Chapters 2 & 4) 3. Printer/Parallel port (Chapter 4) Note for the Optional IEEE 4. VGA port 1394 Module (Chapters 3 & 5) The IEEE 1394 is a high-speed serial interface. Many exter- 5.
  • Page 25 NTRODUCTION OTES Notes 1 – 12...
  • Page 26: Getting Started

    Getting Started VERVIEW This chapter is a guide to putting together a very basic system: • Ergonomics: placement & usage • Basic Connections: keyboard & mouse • Basic Peripherals: printer (USB & Parallel) 2 – 1...
  • Page 27: Ergonomics

    ETTING TARTED RGONOMICS We designed your LCD PC system to be functional as well as attractive. To get most out of it, here are some suggestions on how to position and use the computer: • If possible, illuminate your work •...
  • Page 28: Keyboard (Optional)

    EYBOARD PTIONAL The optional keyboard is a standard full-sized AT-compatible PS/2 keyboard with a few extra function keys. To install it, 1. Make sure the system is OFF. 2. Plug the keyboard’s PS/2 connector into the outer PS/2 port on the back of the PS/2 K EYBOARD computer.
  • Page 29: Standard Function Keys

    ETTING TARTED TANDARD UNCTION KEYS Many operating systems (and applications) use these keys (F1 ~ F12) to activate special features, so you should consult those manuals. PECIAL UNCTION KEYS These keys control some of the hardware and launch selected applications. You have to enable them before use.
  • Page 30: Other Keyboards

    THER EYBOARDS If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change, you can use any standard PS/2 or USB keyboard. The system automatically detects and enables it. How- Port Warning ever, special functions/hot keys unique to the system’s This port can only accept one key regular keyboard may not work.
  • Page 31: Mouse

    ETTING TARTED OUSE The second most important input device is the mouse. You can use a mouse with the LCD PC through one of the following interfaces. • Serial (Serial 1 port on the rear panel) • PS/2 (PS/2 mouse port on the rear panel) •...
  • Page 32: Peripherals

    ERIPHERALS The most frequently used peripheral is a printer. USB P RINTER Most newer personal printers are available with a USB connection. To install it, 1. Set up the printer according to its 4. Turn ON the printer. instructions (unpacking, paper in 5.
  • Page 33: Parallel Printer

    ETTING TARTED ARALLEL RINTER This is the most common type of printer. To install it, 1. Set up the printer according to its in- 4. Turn ON the printer. structions (unpacking, paper in the tray, 5. Turn ON the computer. toner/ink cartridge, etc.) 6.
  • Page 34: Advanced Controls

    Advanced Controls VERVIEW This chapter covers: • Advanced video controls • Power management features • Keyboard system-specific function keys • Remote wakeup considerations Note: You are unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed. If your system hasn’t been properly configured (your dealer may have already done that for you), refer to Chapter 5, Drivers &...
  • Page 35: Advanced Video Controls

    DVANCED ONTROLS DVANCED IDEO ONTROLS This section is about making adjustments for the LCD, switching display devices and config- uring video memory. LCD: R & C AKING DJUSTMENTS FOR THE ESOLUTION OLOR EPTH With the video driver installed, the LCD is capable of supporting a resolution of 1024x768 at 256K colors.
  • Page 36: Switching Display Devices

    WITCHING ISPLAY EVICES Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external CRT connected to the VGA port as your display device. You have the following four display options: 1. The built-in LCD (“Single”) 2. A CRT connected to the VGA port (“Single”) 3.
  • Page 37: Windows 98 Second Edition & Windows Me

    DVANCED ONTROLS 98 S & W INDOWS ECOND DITION INDOWS To change display devices and make other adjustments, 1. Right-click the icon on the taskbar, point to Display Property and click Display Setting to go to the SiS 630/730 Properties dialog box. Windows 98 SE Windows Me PENING THE...
  • Page 38 Windows Me IDEO RIVER ODES 98 SE INDOWS v i r & W INDOWS . 3 - 2 - t l i n i t ) ) T r r i ) ) T - t l i n i t n i t - t l i n i t...
  • Page 39: Windows 2000 Professional & Windows Nt4.0

    DVANCED ONTROLS 2000 P & W NT4.0 INDOWS ROFESSIONAL INDOWS To change display devices and make other adjust- ments, 1. Right-click the icon on the taskbar, point to Display Property and click Display Setting to go to the Driver Mode Setting dialog box. PENING THE RIVER ETTING DIALOG...
  • Page 40: Video Memory

    IDEO EMORY The system doesn’t come with dedicated video memory. It makes use of a portion of system memory as video memory. By default, the video memory is set to 8MB. You can also set it to 16MB or Video Memory Usage 32MB (maximum) using SCU.
  • Page 41: Power Management Features

    DVANCED ONTROLS OWER ANAGEMENT EATURES The system supports various ACPI-compliant power management features. You can use them to save the power consumption or extend the life of your system or some of its devices. Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional are ACPI-compliant operating systems but Windows NT4.0 is not.
  • Page 42 98 S YSTEM SUPPORTED OWER PTIONS VERVIEW INDOWS ECOND & W 2000 P DITION INDOWS INDOWS ROFESSIONAL i r c i t c f f o s t i o t t o t t o t t s t i f l e ) o t ) o t...
  • Page 43: Hibernate Mode Vs Shutdown

    DVANCED ONTROLS IBERNATE ODE VS HUTDOWN “Hibernate Mode” and “Shutdown” are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on. Their main difference is: When you come back from hibernation, you can return to where you last left off (what was on your desktop) without reopening the application(s) and file(s) you last used.
  • Page 44: Hibernate Mode

    98 S OWER PTIONS IN INDOWS ECOND DITION IBERNATE NABLING Part I: You need to create a special file for system hibernation use. Refer to Chapter 5, Drivers & Utili- ties, Suspend to Disk (Hibernate), page 5-8, for setup instructions. Part II: 1.
  • Page 45: Standby Mode

    DVANCED ONTROLS TANDBY NABLING By default, this function is enabled. CTIVATING You can use one of the following methods to put the system on standby. When the system is on standby, the Power LED flashes in orange. Manually Automatically Method 1: pressing the Standby key. The system will automatically enter Standby mode after the preset time of system inactiv- Method 2: using the Shut Down dialog box (Start...
  • Page 46: Hard Disk And Display Timeouts

    ISK AND ISPLAY IMEOUTS The device (display/hard disk) will turn off after the preset time of inactivity. To set a time, 1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Power Management (icon)and click Power Schemes (tab). 3.
  • Page 47: Hibernate Mode

    DVANCED ONTROLS & W 2000 P OWER PTIONS IN INDOWS INDOWS IBERNATE NABLING 1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Power Options (icon) and click Hibernate (tab). 3. Select Enable hibernate support (check box) and click Apply. CTIVATING You can use one of the following methods to put the system in hibernation.
  • Page 48: Standby Mode

    TANDBY NABLING By default, this function is enabled. CTIVATING You can use one of the following methods to put the system on standby. Manually Method 1: pressing the Standby key. Method 2: using the Shut Down dialog box (Start > Shut Down...) Method 3: using the power button (You first have to designate the power button as standby button as follows).
  • Page 49: Hard Disk And Display Timeouts

    DVANCED ONTROLS ISK AND ISPLAY IMEOUTS The device (display/hard disk) will turn off after the preset time of inactivity. To set the time, 1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Power Options (icon) and click Power Schemes (tab). 3.
  • Page 50: Keyboard System-Specific Function Keys

    EYBOARD YSTEM PECIFIC UNCTION The 9 system-specific function keys are on the upper row of the optional keyboard. With the keyboard utility installed, these 9 keys are configured with the defaults shown in the follow- ing table. Pressing a specific key does the corresponding action. Key Group Icon Key name...
  • Page 51: Standby Key (System Status Key)

    DVANCED ONTROLS EY (S TANDBY YSTEM TATUS Pressing the Standby key puts the system on standby. Note: To wake up the system from Standby mode you have to press the power button. PPLICATION If the application a key tries to launch is not installed, the message “File not found!” will ap- pear.
  • Page 52: Remote Wakeup Considerations

    EMOTE AKEUP ONSIDERATIONS A remote system can wake up your system through LAN or modem if both systems are prop- erly setup. The following table shows when a wakeup event is acceptable to the system. ASSWORD ROTECTION SSUES SCU- LEVEL ASSWORD ROTECTION Any attempt to remotely wake up the system from Hibernate mode...
  • Page 53: Wakeup On Ring Criteria

    DVANCED ONTROLS AKEUP ON RITERIA To enable the system to be remotely accessible via modem, make sure you have complied with the following besides attending to the above-mentioned password protection issues: • Installing the modem driver • Activating HyperTerminal NSTALLING THE ODEM RIVER If you haven’t installed the modem driver, refer to Chapter 5, Drivers &...
  • Page 54: Wakeup On Lan Criteria

    LAN C AKEUP ON RITERIA To enable the system to be remotely accessible via LAN, make sure you have complied with the following besides attending to the above-mentioned password protection issues: • Installing the LAN driver • Enabling Wakeup on LAN in SCU •...
  • Page 55 DVANCED ONTROLS OTES notes 3 – 22...
  • Page 56: System Utilities

    System Utilities VERVIEW This chapter covers the software that’s built into the computer: • Diagnostics: the POST (Power-On Self Test) • Configuration: the SCU (System Configuration Utility) HAPTER HAPTER If your computer has never been set up, or you are If you need to make changes to the SCU, first making important changes to the system, then you print this chapter (pages 4-4 ~ 4-12).
  • Page 57 YSTEM TILITIES (POST) OWER Each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST, in- cluding a quick test of the on-board RAM. As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong.
  • Page 58: Failing The Post

    POST AILING THE Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non-fatal”. ATAL RRORS These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system. Take the com- POST Note puter to your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible.
  • Page 59: The System Configuration Utility (Scu)

    YSTEM TILITIES (SCU) YSTEM ONFIGURATION TILITY Insyde’s utility, tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and sub- systems (e.g. port configuration). NTERING THE To enter the SCU, turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST. The prompt seen in Fig.
  • Page 60: Scu Menus

    SCU M ENUS The SCU interface looks like a “windows” screen: The ‘background’ shows some basic configuration information about the system. Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with six (6) headings. Both your mouse and your keyboard work in the SCU.
  • Page 61: Date & Time (Startup Menu)

    YSTEM TILITIES SCU - ORE ON A FEW DETAILS Following is additional advice on portions of the SCU, not covered in the Help bar. Note: The SCU menus shown in this section are for reference only. Your computer’s menus will indicate the configuration appropriate for your model and options.
  • Page 62: Fast Boot (Startup Menu)

    TARTUP If selected, the system assumes the memory is OK and skips its time-consuming test. (The default is Enabled.) USB S ETTING TARTUP This only concerns Windows NT 4.0 users. Disable this before installing Windows NT 4.0. (The default is Enabled.) &...
  • Page 63: Shared Memory (Memory Menu)

    YSTEM TILITIES HARED EMORY EMORY MENU Use this to adjust the amount of memory reserved for video functions. (The default is 8MB) Note: Some games, CAD applications, as well as higher resolutions, colors, or an (optional) sec- ond monitor, perform better with more memory. EMORY .
  • Page 64: Ide Settings (Disks Menu)

    IDE S ETTINGS ISKS If you upgrade your Hard Disk Drive, be sure to carefully read its specifications. Use this sub- menu to set up the “best” connection. Note: The system automatically detects the HDD’s size. IRUS LERT ISKS This will only tell you if the boot sector of your HDD has changed. This is NOT a substitute for a good anti-virus utility.
  • Page 65: Com Ports (Components Menu)

    YSTEM TILITIES COM P ORTS OMPONENTS Refer to the instructions with your serial device to determine the appropriate settings. Note: The infrared port on the front of the system is “COM Port B”. By default, its operating mode is set to FAST IR. LPT P OMPONENTS Most newer printers recommend ECP or Bidirectional mode.
  • Page 66: Wakeup On Lan (Power Menu)

    LAN (P AKEUP ON OWER Enable this feature if you want your system to be able to be remotely waken up from standby via LAN. (The default is Disabled.) OWER . 4 - 6 Power Menu (SCU) 4 – 11...
  • Page 67: Exit Menu

    YSTEM TILITIES Choosing to use “Default Settings” and “Restore Settings” wipes out any changes. “Exit (No Save)” will quit the SCU without making any changes, though if there are customized settings from a previous session, they also won’t be changed. .
  • Page 68: Rivers Tilities

    & U RIVERS TILITIES VERVIEW This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or im- provement of some of the LCD PC’s subsystems. The system takes advantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven’t built in drivers and utilities.
  • Page 69: What To Install

    & U RIVERS TILITIES HAT TO NSTALL The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the LCD PC except for the optional DVD or CD-RW utilities which come with the device if it is part of your system configuration. The following table lists what you need to install manually according to your choice of the operating system.
  • Page 70: Note For Windows Nt 4.0 Users

    NT 4.0 U OTE FOR INDOWS SERS Before you install Windows NT 4.0, you must do the following to ensure proper operation of the OS: 1. Go to SCU (System Configuration Utility). (To Enter SCU, start the system and press F2 immediately after the message “ Press ”...
  • Page 71: Windows 98 Second Edition

    & U RIVERS TILITIES 98 S INDOWS ECOND DITION This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows 98 Second Edition. IDEO 1. Click Start (menu) > Run..2. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\Video\Win9x\Setup.exe. Click Open > OK. 3. Follow the SiS630/730 Multimedia Package Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities.
  • Page 72: Audio

    UDIO 1. Click Start (menu) > Run..2. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\Audio\Setup.exe. Click Open > OK. 3. Follow the SiS PCI Audio Driver Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. Note: The system will need some files from the Windows 98 second edition CD-ROM during in- stallation.
  • Page 73: Keyboard (Optional)

    & U RIVERS TILITIES EYBOARD PTIONAL You need to install the keyboard utility to be able to use the 9 system-specific function keys on the upper row of the keyboard. 1. Click Start (menu) > Run. 2. Navigate (Browse) to D:\Drivers\Keyboard\Win98\English\KB9973E.exe. Click Open > OK. 3.
  • Page 74 8. When Windows indicates the file “nscirda.sys” cannot be found, remove the Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM, insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM and then click OK. 9. After the updated driver is installed, click Finish. 10.
  • Page 75: Save To Disk (Hibernate)

    & U RIVERS TILITIES AVE TO IBERNATE To create a Save to Disk (Hibernate) file for Windows 98 Second Edition, do the following, 1. Start the system at the DOS prompt with CD-ROM sup- port. Checking the memory size 2. Switch to D:\Drivers\BIOS\STD. You can get memory-related in- Note: formation using SCU.
  • Page 76: Windows Me

    INDOWS This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows Me. IDEO 1. Click Start (menu) > Run..2. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\Video\Win9x\Setup.exe. Click Open > OK. 3. Follow the SiS630/730 Multimedia Package Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities.
  • Page 77: Audio

    & U RIVERS TILITIES UDIO 1. Click Start (menu) > Run..2. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\Audio\Setup.exe. Click Open > OK. 3. Follow the SiS PCI Audio Driver Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. 4. Restart Windows when the Setup Complete box appears. Note: After Windows restarts, you still won’t be able to hear any sound but should be able to see the Speaker icon on the taskbar.
  • Page 78: Modem

    ODEM Note: You must first finish the audio setup (described above) and then install the modem driver. 1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). 2. Click “+” next to Other devices (if its subitems are not shown). 3.
  • Page 79: Windows 2000 Professional

    & U RIVERS TILITIES 2000 P INDOWS ROFESSIONAL This section covers driver and utility installation for Windows 2000 Professional. IDEO To be able to take full advantage of the video functions within Windows 2000 Professional, you need to complete the following two-part installation procedure. Part I: video driver installation 1.
  • Page 80: Lan

    1. Click Start (menu) > Run..2. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\LAN\Setup.exe. Click Open > OK. 3. Follow the SiS PCI Lan Driver Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. 4. Restart Windows when the Setup Complete box appears. UDIO 1.
  • Page 81: Modem

    & U RIVERS TILITIES ODEM Note: You have to install the modem driver after installing the audio driver. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel. 2. Double-click System (icon) and click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager... (button). 3. Click “+” next to Other devices. 4.
  • Page 82: Keyboard (Optional)

    EYBOARD PTIONAL To be able to use the 9 system-specific function keys on the upper row of the keyboard, you need to install this utility. 1. Click Start (menu) > Run..2. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\Keyboard\Win2000\English\KB9973E.exe. Click Open > OK. 3.
  • Page 83: Sis Ide Hard Disk Controller

    & U RIVERS TILITIES S IDE H ONTROLLER This SiS IDE utility enables the SiS IDE hard disk controller to operate at the faster mode (DMA) right from system start. Without it, each time you start Windows, the hard disk con- troller won’t switch to DMA mode until a restart takes place.
  • Page 84: Video

    NT 4.0 ( INDOWS WITH ERVICE This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows NT 4.0. IDEO 1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click Display (icon) to open the Dis- play Properties dialog box. 2.
  • Page 85: Lan

    & U RIVERS TILITIES Note: The system will need some files from the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM during the installation process. Get the CD-ROM ready for use. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Double-click Network (icon). 2.
  • Page 86: Audio

    UDIO 1. Click Start (menu) > Run..2. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\Audio\Setup.exe and click Open > OK. 3. Follow the SiS PCI Audio Driver Setup on-screen instructions to install the driver. 4. Restart Windows when the Setup Complete box appears. ODEM Note: You have to install the modem driver after installing the audio driver.
  • Page 87: Keyboard (Optional)

    & U RIVERS TILITIES EYBOARD PTIONAL To be able to use the 9 system-specific function keys on the upper row of the keyboard, you need to install this utility. 1. Click Start (menu) > Run..2. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\Keyboard\WinNT40\English\KB9973E.exe and click Open > 3.
  • Page 88: Hardware Upgrades

    Hardware Upgrades VERVIEW This chapter covers hardware upgrades. • Upgrading the system memory • Upgrading the hard disk drive (HDD) Note: Replacing components involves the same procedures as upgrading them. 6 – 1...
  • Page 89: When Not To Upgrade

    ARDWARE PGRADES PGRADE These procedures involve opening the system’s case, adding and sometimes replacing parts. You should not perform any of these upgrades if: • your system is still under warranty or a service contract • you don’t have all the necessary equipment •...
  • Page 90: System Memory Upgrade

    YSTEM EMORY PGRADE The system can accommodate up to 512MB of memory in two DIMM slots (a maximum of 256MB in each). It supports both PC100 and PC133 specifications and uses the same type of DIMM as conventional desktop systems. Per- form the following steps to upgrade/replace sys- tem memory.
  • Page 91 ARDWARE PGRADES 5. If you want to increase system memory by changing DIMMs, release the levers on the two ends of the DIMM slot. As you do so, the module will rise slightly and remove the seated DIMM, one DIMM at a time. Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the Note for Windows 98 SE Hibernate Function...
  • Page 92 6. Insert a DIMM in either slot at about a angle. Grooves on the sides of the module allow you to insert it only one way. Make sure it is seated as far into the slot as it will go. DO NOT FORCE IT. The module should fit in without much pressure.
  • Page 93: Hdd Upgrade

    ARDWARE PGRADES HDD U PGRADE You can replace your HDD with another 3.5”, 25.4mm high IDE HDD of the same or higher capacity. There are two parts to this procedure, hardware and software. ARDWARE EMOVAL 1. Make sure the system is turned off, you are wearing an antistatic wrist strap and you are in a dust/smoke-free environment.
  • Page 94 HDD System Warning New HDD’s are blank. So, before you begin, make sure: • You’ve backed up any data 4. Pull the HDD cartridge out from its bay you want to keep from your old until the HDD’s connectors are exposed. HDD onto another drive.
  • Page 95: Installing An Upgrade Hdd

    ARDWARE PGRADES 6. Turn the HDD cartridge upside down. NSTALLING AN PGRADE Just reverse the removal procedure. However, watch out for: • Any special jumper settings – refer to the documentation that came with the new HDD. It should be configured as the “Mas- ter”...
  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting VERVIEW This section is about what you should do if something goes wrong with your system. This can’t anticipate every possible problem, but you should check here before you panic. If you don’t find the answer in these pages, make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the Preface.
  • Page 97: Power

    ROUBLESHOOTING OWER . f f l l i . f f s ' t . f f , s l Power 7 – 2...
  • Page 98: Display

    ISPLAY l l i . f f . f f l l a . s t & l i t i t i , s e , s l c t i . s e . ) t > i t r >...
  • Page 99: Keyboard

    ROUBLESHOOTING EYBOARD i l i e l l l l a . t i & l i t i t i , s l c i f i t c . s l Keyboard 7 – 4...
  • Page 100: Dvd/Cd-Rw Drive

    DVD/CD-RW D RIVE i l i e l l l l a . t i i l i . y t e l l & l i t i t i , s e . s t l i t i t i e l i i l i...
  • Page 101: Audio

    ROUBLESHOOTING UDIO i l c i t s i t s l l e - e l i l c i l c > " " i l c " a " i l c g i l i l c i l c >...
  • Page 102: Hard Disk

    l l a i l i l l a l l a & l i t i t i , s e l l o Hard Disk 7 – 7...
  • Page 103: Printer

    ROUBLESHOOTING RINTER l e l s ' t , t s > > l i t i t i , s e , s l . t r Printer 7 – 8...
  • Page 104: Operation

    PERATION . e t " . " l i t i t i , s e , s l . s l s t i , y l Operation 7 – 9...
  • Page 105 ROUBLESHOOTING i l i l l a c i l . s t l l a e l i e l i . l l & l i t i t i , s e i t r i t i .
  • Page 106: Specifications

    Specifications VERVIEW This information listed in this chapter is for reference only. It is subject to change at the manufacturer’s discretion and without notice. Unless otherwise indicated, none of the components and/or subsystems can be modified or upgraded. 8 – 1...
  • Page 107: Cpu

    PECIFICATIONS Intel Celeron Intel Pentium III Speed: Speed: 533/600/633/667/700/ 600/650/700/750/800/ 733/766MHz 850/1100MHz (FSB66: 66MHz front (FSB100: 100MHz front side bus) side bus) 800/850/900/950MHz 600/733/800/866/933/ (FSB100: 100MHz front 1000MHz side bus) (FSB133: 133MHz front side bus) L2 Cache: 128KB (on-die) L2 Cache: 256KB (on-die) Package*: Socket-370 (FCPGA/FCPGA2) Package*: Socket-370...
  • Page 108: Core Logic Chip

    OGIC YSTEM EMORY SiS630S digital I/F On-board: Expandable: up to 512MB BIOS (using one or both slots) Manufacturer: Insyde Slot Specs : 168-pin, 3.3V DIMM Type: 2Mb flash ROM (dual-in-line memory module) slots Compliance: APM 1.2 (The system has 2 memory ACPI (S1, S4, S5) slots.) Memory Type:...
  • Page 109: Video

    PECIFICATIONS IDEO Chipset * Video Memory Configuration Controller: built-in SiS630S The system allocates or “shares” a portion of Memory*: 8MB (default) system memory for video use. “Shared” memory size is user-configurable via user-adjustable the SCU. up to 32MB Refer to Chapter 4: System Utilities, for infor- mation on how and when to change the con- Output figuration.
  • Page 110: Audio

    UDIO OMMUNICATIONS Controller: built-in SiS630S Modem* Type: MDC, V.90, 56K Compatibility: Sound Blaster (software-based) Windows Sound System Output: RJ-11 jack (on-board) Compliance: AC’97 specs *The modem module is a dealer option. Output: 2 built-in speakers Type: built-in SiS630S Ports: line-in phones-out Output: RJ-45 jack...
  • Page 111: Pcmcia

    PECIFICATIONS PCMCIA Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Mounting: (fixed) Controller: TI 1420 Dimensions: 12.7mm (with CardBus support) Type: 3.5”, 1.44MB (3-mode) Socket: (x 2) Type II or (x 1) Type III CD Device** Mounting : (fixed) TORAGE EVICES Dimensions: 12.7mm Hard Disk Drive (HDD)* Types*: CD-ROM (24X) Mounting:...
  • Page 112: Input

    PS/2: (x 2) 6-pin NPUT for mouse and keyboard Keyboard (optional) USB: (x 2) or (x 4) 104 keys depending on the model AT-compatible With special function keys IEEE 1394*: (x 1) 6-pin, unpowered *The IEEE 1394 module is a dealer option. Controller: NS87393 OWER...
  • Page 113: Security

    PECIFICATIONS ECURITY HYSICAL BIOS password Dimensions: W: 369mm (14.5”) Kensington Lock Port L: 384mm (15.1”) D: 175mm (6.9”) Weight: 7.9Kg/17.4lbs NVIRONMENT Panel Tilt: to 15 Tempreature Operating: C to 35 Stand Swivel: F to 95 Carrying Handle Storage: C to 65 F to 149 CCESSORIES Humidity (non-condensing)

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