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TRIGEM SX386MC Operation Manual

TRIGEM SX386MC Operation Manual (220 pages)

Brand: TRIGEM | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.8 MB

Table of Contents

Copyright Notice
4
Disclaimer of Warranty
4
Important Notice
4
Fcc Compliance Statement
6
Table of Contents
13
Introduction

18
- How to Use this Manual
  19
Chapter 1 Setting up Your System

20
- Unpacking
  20
- Choosing a Location
  21
- Connecting a Monitor
  23
- Connecting a Printer, Mouse, or Modem
  25
  - Using the Parallel Interface
    25
  - Using the Serial Interface
    26
- Connecting the Power Cord
  27
- Connecting the Keyboard
  29
  - Adjusting the Keyboard Angle
    30
- Turning on the Computer
  31
  - The Command Prompt
    34
- Copying System Diskettes
  34
- Resetting Your Computer
  37
Chapter 2 The CMOS Setup Program

38
- Introduction
  38
- When to Run Setup
  38
  - Using Setup
    39
- Entering Setup
  40
  - Parameters
    42
- Leaving the Setup Program
  47
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

48
Chapter 4 Using MS-DOS with Your Computer

67
- Inserting Diskettes
  68
- Disk Drive Letters
  68
- Starting MS-DOS
  70
  - System Prompt
    71
- Cursor
  72
- MS-DOS Commands
  72
  - Case Sensitivity
    73
    
    BACKSPACE Key
    74
- Default Drive
  76
- Copying Your MS-DOS Diskettes
  77
  - Copying on Single Drive Systems
    78
  - Copying on Dual Drive Systems
    82
- Files
  85
  - File Types
    85
  - Filenames and Extensions
    86
- Disk Directories
  89
  - The dir Command
    89
  - File Searches
    90
  - Multiple Disk Drive Systems
    91
  - Wildcards
    92
- Application Software
  93
Chapter 5 Using Floppy Disks

94
- Description
  94
  - HOW Floppy Disks Work
    95
  - Formatting Diskettes
    96
    
    The FORMAT Command
    97
    
    Option Switches
    99
  - Copying Files
    103
Chapter 6 Using Your Hard Disk

106
- What Is a Hard Disk Drive
  106
- Care of Hard Disk Drives
  107
- Preparing Your Hard Disk
  108
  - Changing Your SETUP
    109
  - Partitioning Your Hard Disk
    112
  - Formatting Your Hard Disk
    114
- Organizing Your Hard Disk
  116
- Backing up Your Hard Disk
  121
  - The BACKUP Command
    121
  - How Many Diskettes
    122
  - The RESTORE Command
    124
Chapter 7 Expanding Your System

127
- Connecting Peripherals
  127
  - Serial Ports
    129
  - Parallel Ports
    130
  - Connecting Printers
    130
  - Connecting Modems
    130
  - Connecting External Disk Drives
    131
- System Expansion & Upgrades
  132
  - Tools Required
    132
  - General Precautions
    132
  - Opening and Closing the Cabinet
    134
  - Installing Circuit Boards
    136
  - Disk Drive Compartments
    139
  - Internal Hard Disk Drive
    141
Appendix A Specifications

142
- Computer System
  142
- System Motherboard
  142
- CPU Logic
  143
  - System Memory
    144
  - System I/O
    145
  - Systemtiming
    145
  - I/O Address Map
    145
Appendix B System Motherboard

147
- Hardware Settings
  147
- Headers
  149
- Removing the Motherboard
  149
- Connectors
  150
- Keyboard Port
  151
Appendix C Video Monitor Systems

153
- Monitor System Resolution
  153
- Video Controller Boards
  153
- Monitor Types
  156
Appendix D Connector Pinouts

158
- I/O Ports
  158
- Expansion Slot Connectors
  162
Appendix E Advanced ROM Diagnostics

165
- Introduction
  165
- When to Run Advanced Diagnostics
  165
- Starting Advanced ROM Diagnostics
  166
- Advanced ROM Diagnostics Tests
  168
- Hard Disk Diagnostics
  169
  - Interleave Factor
    175
  - Seek Test
    189
- Floppy Diagnostics
  196
  - Error Messages
    198
  - Drive Speed Test
    201
  - Disk Change Line Test
    209
- Keyboard Diagnostics
  212
- Video Diagnostics
  213
- Miscellaneous Diagnostics
  215
- Printer Adapter Test
  215

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