Using The System Utilities Diskette; Running Setup.exe; Epp3Smc.exe - DEC DECpc LPx Service Maintenance Manual

Utilities & Configuration

Using the System Utilities Diskette

The System Utilities Diskette allows to:
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Run an MS-DOS executable version of the computer's BIOS Setup utility (SETUP.EXE).
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Set a keyboard and mouse password (KP.EXE).
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Upgrade or restore the computer's BIOS (UPGRADE.EXE) (DECpc LPx 560/566).
NOTE
If this is the first time using the System Utilities diskette, it is recommended to follow
the procedures in the order given.
1) Make a backup copy of System Utilities diskette and then store original in a safe place.
2) Turn on or reboot the computer.
3) Insert backup copy of System Utilities diskette into drive A.
4) Run UPGRADE.EXE, SETUP.EXE, or KP.EXE.
5) Remove System Utilities diskette and then reboot computer so changes immediately take effect.

Running SETUP.EXE

SETUP.EXE allows to select and permanently store information about the computer's installed hardware
and software in the battery-backed memory of CMOS RAM. This information takes effect each time the
computer boots and can be changed each time you run Setup.
To access SETUP.EXE:
1) Turn on the computer.
2) Allow POST to complete.
If an error message appears on the screen, refer to chapter 4,"Troubleshooting".
3) Insert the backup copy of the System Utilities diskette into drive A.
4) Type a:setup then press [Enter].
Page 1 of Setup appears.
5) Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to the ROM Based Setup option. Change the setting to
Enable/Disable.
6) Exit SETUP.EXE (saving the changes).
7) Remove the backup copy of the System Utilities diskette and then reboot the computer.

EPP3SMC.EXE

EPP3SMC.EXE can be executed as an MS-DOS command or added to the CONFIG.SYS file as a device
driver. In either case, use the BIOS Setup utility to set the parallel port to EPP mode.
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