Making Backup Copies of Your Files
Before you start using your computer, it’s a good idea to make
a backup copy of your hard disk drive. Use the MWBACKUP
utility in the Windows Applications group or the MS-DOS
BACKUP command to back up the contents of the drive. Refer
to your on-line Windows manual or Windows Help utility for
instructions on using MWBACKUP; use the MS-DOS help
utility for instructions on using BACKUP.
You should make backup copies of any diskettes you have that
contain programs and store the copies away from your originals.
Also be sure to regularly backup your hard disk drive in case you
need to restore the files and programs you keep there.
Running the System Configuration Utility
The System Configuration utility (SCU) defines your system’s
configuration so the computer recognizes all of its devices. The
SCU is stored in the computer’s ROM (read only memory),
where you can access it whenever you turn on or reset the
computer, or when you press
Ctrl Alt S
at the MS-DOS prompt.
Caution
The SCU reboots your computer when you exit the utility
and any data left in your computer’s memory at that time is
lost. If you want to run the SCU while you are using an
MS-DOS application, save your data and exit the program
before you press
Ctrl Alt S.
To protect you from losing any
data, you cannot run the SCU from Windows.
The configuration you define through the SCU is stored in an
area of memory called CMOS RAM, which is backed up by a
battery and is not erased when you turn off or reset the
computer.
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