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- Page 1 Starion Minitower PC User's Guide Part Number: ER-919A3-UA. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation...
- Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document. The software, if any, described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
- Page 3 DECpcä Charmonix The FCC wants you to know... 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 4 DECpcä Charmonix STATEMENT OF FAX BRANDING The Telephone Consumer Protection ACT of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
DECpcä Charmonix Contents About This Guide Introduction..................... Audience ......................Organization....................Conventions ....................Abbreviations ....................Special Notices....................Related Documentation ................... Introduction Plug and Play ....................Power Management ..................PCI Local Bus ....................Onboard Video ....................Fax/Modem Card..................... Sending and Receiving a Fax................Sound Card...................... - Page 6 DECpcä Charmonix What is the BIOS Setup Utility? ..............Helpful Hints .................... Maneuvering through Setup................Changing Time and Date................. Setting Up Security ..................Setting Supervisor and User Passwords............. Enabling Password On Boot ..............Eliminating User and Supervisor Passwords ..........2-10 Protecting Against Boot Sector Viruses ............
- Page 7 DECpcä Charmonix How do I Update my BIOS? ..............Preliminary Steps................Creating a Crisis Recovery Diskette........... Using PHLASH.EXE to Upgrade your BIOS ........Using the Crisis Recovery Diskette............3-10 Expanding Your Computer Introduction..................... Tools Needed ....................Static Electricity....................Disconnect External Devices and Power............Removing the Cover..................
- Page 8 DECpcä Charmonix Computer Specifications.................. Starion Minitower PC CPU Features............Computer Performance Specifications ............Computer Dimensions ................Computer Environmental Specifications........... Power Supply and Input Power Requirements..........Power Cord Requirements ................Main Logic Board Jumpers................Main Logic Board Jumper Settings............Computer Messages Introduction.....................
- Page 9 DECpcä Charmonix Fax/Modem Card and Sound Card Fax/Modem Card Information ................. Connector/Jumper Locations ..............Sound Card Information .................. Connector/Jumper Locations ..............FIGURES Typical Starion Computer ..............1-1. Providing a Comfortable Working Environment........1-18 2-1. BIOS Setup Utility Flow Chart.............. 4-1. Removing the Cover................4-2.
- Page 10 DECpcä Charmonix 4-16. Diskette and IDE Devices Data Cable Connections ....... 4-32 4-17. Replacing the Cover ................4-33 A-1. Main Logic Board Jumper Locations ............. D-1. CD-ROM Front Panel................D-2. CD-ROM Rear Panel................E-1. Fax/Modem Card Components............... E-2. Sound Card Components................
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Page 11: About This Guide
DECpcä Charmonix About This Guide Introduction This guide describes how to operate, upgrade, troubleshoot, and configure the Starion Minitower PC (Model 919) computer. This guide, along with the “Getting Started” program will help to familiarize you with all aspects of the computer and provide a reference tool for questions you might have in the future. - Page 12 DECpcä Charmonix • Chapter 5: Problem Solving and Troubleshooting—This chapter describes initial and advanced troubleshooting solutions. • Appendix A: Technical Specifications—This appendix lists vital computer operating specifications and main logic board jumper information. • Appendix B: Computer Messages—This appendix describes the power-on self test (POST) and run-time error messages, including recommended corrective actions.
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Page 13: Conventions
DECpcä Charmonix Conventions Convention Description Example CD\UTILS An italicized word or phrase represents text or commands you must enter. c:\windows> Monospaced text indicates information that your computer or software displays. For example, a directory path or error message. [drive Italic monospaced text indicates a filename or directory path letter] you must enter. -
Page 14: Abbreviations
DECpcä Charmonix Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning BIOS Basic input/output system CD-ROM Compact-disc read only memory CMOS Complementary metal oxide semi-conductor Central processing unit Direct memory access DRAM Dynamic random access memory An h suffix to a numerical value denotes hexadecimal numbers. For example, 0F8h equals 0F8 hexadecimal. Hard disk drive Integrated drive electronics Input/output... -
Page 15: Special Notices
DECpcä Charmonix Special Notices Three kinds of special notices are used in this guide to emphasize specific information. WARNING: indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided. CAUTION: indicates the presence of a hazard that might cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt software. - Page 16 DECpcä Charmonix DEC00667 Typical Starion Computer NOTE: Your monitor, keyboard, and mouse might look different.
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Page 17: Introduction
DECpcä Charmonix Introduction The Starion Minitower PC computers are high-performance personal computers featuring the latest in computing technology. Developed using the following state-of-the-art technology, these computers are the most value packed minitower computers in their class. Microprocessor Pentium 100 MHz CPU upgradable via Type 5 ZIF socket. Plug and Play Optional Plug and Play compatible expansion boards are automatically configured under Windows 95 for easy... -
Page 18: Plug And Play
DECpcä Charmonix computer, and computer security. Information about providing a comfortable working environment and obtaining help is also included. Plug and Play Plug and Play technology eliminates the process of manually configuring optional expansion boards for operation in your computer. With Plug and Play, your computer’s BIOS and the hardware logic built into Plug and Play expansion boards work together to automatically assign interrupt requests (IRQs), I/O and memory addresses, and DMA channels for optimum performance. -
Page 19: Power Management
DECpcä Charmonix Power Management The Digital Power Management technology enables you to reduce your computer’s power consumption during system inactivity. These options can be selected in Setup and include: • System standby timeouts • System suspend timeouts • Suspend lock system •... -
Page 20: Pci Local Bus
DECpcä Charmonix PCI Local Bus Your computer's PCI architecture represents the latest in local bus technology. It delivers maximum computer performance by providing a wider data path, greater speed, and improved expandability. Simply put, PCI removes various types of peripheral controllers from the slower ISA bus and connects them directly to a faster 32-bit data path. -
Page 21: Onboard Video
DECpcä Charmonix Onboard Video Your computer offers high-performance 32-bit video memory interfacing. This video architecture allows for faster data transfers between supported CPUs and memory as well as high-speed screen refresh capabilities. Major features include: • Graphical User Interface (GUI) Accelerator A high-performance DRAM- based 32-bit GUI accelerator used to speed up graphical applications running under Windows. -
Page 22: Fax/Modem Card
DECpcä Charmonix Fax/Modem Card Your computer includes a high-speed combination fax and data modem on one internal ISA expansion board. It provides the fastest data transmission rates with V.34 bis modem at speeds up to 28.8 bps and send/receive fax messages up to 14.4 bps. Some features of this card are: •... -
Page 23: Sending And Receiving A Fax
DECpcä Charmonix Sending and Receiving a Fax In order to send a fax: 1. From the Windows 95 desktop, open MS Exchange. 2. Select Compose (pull-down menu) from the task bar. 3. Select New Fax. 4. Follow the menu instructions on your screen to select dialing properities, addressee, cover page style, or to add a file. -
Page 24: Sound Card
DECpcä Charmonix Sound Card Your computer also has a 16-bit stereo sound card capable of reproducing CD-quality sound, transforming your computer into a digital recording and playback studio. This Windows 95 Plug & Play compatible card also offers a 16-bit PCM Wave Table Synthesis upgrade option that will enhance instrumental sound quality. -
Page 25: Cd-Rom Reader
DECpcä Charmonix CD-ROM Reader Starion Minitower PC computers include a quad-speed CD-ROM reader with an industry- standard IDE/ATAPI interface and audio capability. It is fully compatible with the Philips/Sony standards for Compact Disc and CD-ROM and supports both single and multi- session Photo CD (Orange Book) disc formats. -
Page 26: Turning Off Your Computer
DECpcä Charmonix Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: Before you turn off your computer, make sure you save and close all open files. If you turn the computer off without saving and closing all open files, you could lose some or all of your work. -
Page 27: Restarting Your Computer
DECpcä Charmonix Restarting Your Computer Method How to Invoke Action Performed Hard boot Turn the computer off for five Runs memory tests and clears all seconds, then back on, by pressing terminate stay resident programs the power On/Off button at the (TSRs) and memory registers. -
Page 28: Supervisor And User Password
DECpcä Charmonix Supervisor and User Password Your Starion Minitower PC computer has two password levels that you can set to prevent unauthorized access to your computer files or BIOS Setup utility. If you set a supervisor or user password, you will be prompted to enter a password prior to accessing the BIOS Setup utility. -
Page 29: Diskette Write Protection
DECpcä Charmonix 7. Highlight the Password On Boot field and select enabled if desired. 8. Highlight the Diskette Access field. 9. Select either the Supervisor or User option and then press [Enter]. 10. Press [Esc] twice then [Enter] twice to exit the BIOS Setup utility and to reboot your computer so changes immediately take effect. -
Page 30: Reminder Messages
DECpcä Charmonix 5. Press [Esc] twice then [Enter] twice to exit the BIOS Setup utility and to reboot your computer so changes immediately take effect. Your computer’s installed diskette drive(s) have been set to the write-protected state. To disable diskette drive write-protection, follow the above procedure, selecting Disabled instead of Enabled in step 4. -
Page 31: Important Information
DECpcä Charmonix 7. Select either the Disabled option or a reminder frequency setting (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly) and then press [Enter]. 8. Press [Esc] twice then [Enter] twice to exit the BIOS Setup utility and to reboot your computer so changes immediately take effect. Your computer runs POST, and prompts you for a supervisor or user password if you have set one. - Page 32 DECpcä Charmonix Adjust So . . . Head Avoid neck strain. Your head should incline downward, but no more than 15 to 20 degrees. Monitor No higher than the level of your eyes and at the correct distance for your vision. Avoid eye fatigue, which can be caused by glare, image quality, uncomfortable furniture, eye height, and uncorrected vision.
- Page 33 DECpcä Charmonix IMPORTANT: If you experience pain or discomfort during use of the PC, take a rest break and review the instructions for proper ergonomic setup and use. If the pain or discomfort continues after resuming use of the PC, discontinue use and report the condition to your job supervisor or physician.
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Page 34: Getting Help
DECpcä Charmonix Getting Help If you need help regarding... Refer to the Quick Setup Guide Installing your computer...
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