Mitsubishi Electric apricot MS660, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page 1: ...QUICK START GUIDE Includes a COMPACT MS660 Owner s Handbook NATIONAL ACCREDITATION OFCERTIFICATION BODIES ...

Page 2: ...Up and running in a few minutes COMPACT QUICK S TA R T G U I D E BRUNO QS PM5 29 11 96 09 45 1 ...

Page 3: ...nitor s User s Guide for details The Standby button can be used to both place the system into an energy saving mode or restore it to normal operation Next to this button is an LED which lights up during either of the Energy Saving modes Further details are provided on the last page of this guide The system will now perform a self test routine and then display the message Starting Windows 95 This w...

Page 4: ...hich are provided You need to insert the batteries into the remote control unit in order to use it Use the diagram opposite to insert the batteries The remote control has an integral two button mouse to control the major functions of the multimedia applications Pressing the MENU button on the remote control displays the remote status window The remote status window shown below provides you with in...

Page 5: ...e lit when you have received any new messages TTEXT launches the TV application in full screen Teletext mode START Displays the main menu to start a program find a file or get help The coloured buttons can be used l In Teletext mode where they are used to drive the Fasttext capabilities of the application l To control Apricot Easy Manager applications l Outside Apricot Easy Manager the coloured bu...

Page 6: ...abelled Games to load the Entertainment Centre screen as shown below COMPACT You can select any of the games by clicking the labelled coloured button with your mouse or by pressing the appropriate coloured button on the remote control Some games will require the system to run in DOS only mode Where this is the case Windows 95 will shut down and reboot in DOS mode for the duration of the game Remem...

Page 7: ... to the state in which you left it The monitor may take a few seconds to warm up again STANDBY MODE In this state the monitor will be in a controlled off state The system and software will assume a frozen state You will not lose any unsaved data unless your mains electricity supply fails The system fans will slow down or stop altogether You can Restore the system by pressing the purple STANDBY but...

Page 8: ...OWNER S HANDBOOK APRICOT MS660 ...

Page 9: ...re described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of this agreement It is against the law to copy any disk supplied for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and record...

Page 10: ... CD ROM drive 2 3 Using the optional PD drive 2 7 Cleaning your drives 2 9 The sound connections 2 10 The speaker sound system 2 12 Customising your display settings 2 13 The hard disk drives 2 14 Software backup 2 14 Using help 2 15 3 First use of Internet and Branding Setting up your FREE Internet Fax 3 1 Branding your computer 3 3 4 The multimedia applications Media Manager application 4 1 Mess...

Page 11: ... checklist 7 5 System disk drives 7 9 8 System motherboard Principal features 8 1 Changing the jumper settings 8 2 System connectors 8 5 Replacing the CMOS battery 8 6 9 System BIOS and setup Entering setup 9 2 Setup runs on its own 9 2 Control keys 9 3 Main menu screen 9 4 Error messages 9 13 Note down your BIOS settings 9 14 Important information Antistatic information A1 Cleaning and transporti...

Page 12: ...lement to remove the battery If a short circuit is made between its positive and negative terminals the battery may explode Replace a discharged configuration CMOS battery with one of the same type Dispose of the battery in accordance with the manufacturer s recommended instructions and Do not attempt to recharge disassemble or incinerate the discharged battery Keep away from children Laser produc...

Page 13: ... also complies with the following International EMC standards VCCI level 2 Japan German Acoustic Noise Regulation Sound power level is less than 70 dB A according to DIN 45635 Part 19 ISO 7779 Notes All interconnecting cables e g Microphone headphone and speaker and communication cables should be less than 2 metres in length If cable extensions are used ensure adequate earth connections are provid...

Page 14: ...nada Procedure Note Note Any ancillary equipment using an AC power supply cable should be earthed The power supplies in the computer and the monitor are correct for the country in which the system is first sold Do not alter any switch settings on the rear of the system If you wish to use the computer in another country it may not be suitable contact your supplier or an authorised Apricot dealer Be...

Page 15: ...in AC plug Always replace the fuse with one of the same type and rating which is BSI or ASTA approved to BS1362 Always refit the fuse cover never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted Never substitute a power cord from any other appliance If you suspect a fault with the AC power lead obtain a replacement from your supplier or authorised maintainer ...

Page 16: ...comes with a host of standard features listed below as well as providing the opportunity of expanding the system to suit your personal requirements Don t worry if you are unfamiliar with some of the computer terminology used here It s provided as a useful shorthand for more experienced readers Be assured you don t need to understand any jargon to use the computer safely and efficiently On the othe...

Page 17: ...disk drive Powerful speakers Dual stacked Universal Serial Bus USB high speed serial link connectors to USB compatible interfaces for future expansion Optional features Apricot Sensonic anti theft alarm system Infra red remote control fully integrated two button mouse TV with Teletext support and operation 16 Mbytes of memory Wavetable card to bring realism to your digital sound system Deep Sound ...

Page 18: ...e will restart the computer in full power mode There is also a further mode of Standby for which the purple button is used to restore the system See the following pictorial guides to locate this button In this mode everything stops but the system will respond to incoming messages and scheduled events All the settings can be adjusted or disabled if required Further detailed information on all of th...

Page 19: ...er button 2 Internal speaker grill This speaker cuts off when external speakers connected 7 Front audio connections Upper Speakers Lower Microphone 3 Floppy diskette drive 8 Receiver for optional remote control 4 5 CD ROM drive or optional PD drive Available drive bays 9 System LEDs Upper Message received Middle Hard disk active Lower AC power on ...

Page 20: ...nal cable 10 Handles to assist during side panel removal 3 Parallel or printer port 11 Security loop for cable or padlock 4 Serial port 2 not useable if remote control supplied 12 AC power output for monitor 5 Serial port 1 13 AC power input from supply 6 Port for PS 2 mouse 14 Protection cover for PSU fan DO NOT use to lift system 7 Port for PS 2 keyboard 15 Main side panel lock 8 Dual stacked US...

Page 21: ...lock is shown on the drawing opposite 2 Release the appropriate panel screws 3 Slide the panel carefully towards the rear of the system using the handle provided 4 After about 2 to 3 cm movement it is possible to lift the panel vertically clear of the system The lower half of the motherboard and all of its components are now accessible For complete access carry on and remove the top panel Caution ...

Page 22: ...s can be reached from this side 1 Remove the two panel securing screws 2 Slide the panel carefully towards the rear of the system using the handle provided 3 After about 2 to 3 cm movement it is possible to lift the panel vertically clear of the system The access window to the drive mounting screws is now clearly visible For instructions on fitting drives see the chapter on upgrading your system ...

Page 23: ...and power connections are not shown 1 4 5 9 10 7 6 8 3 2 1 Power supply 6 Processor socket 2 First hard disk 7 Memory banks 1 and 2 3 Main drive housing CD ROM at top 8 Connections for drive ribbon cables 4 Floppy diskette drive 9 Expansion riser 5 Motherboard see Motherboard chapter for details 10 Audio board see chapter 2 for connection details ...

Page 24: ...te drive can read and write to both 720 Kbytes disks if marked DD or double density and 1 44 Mbytes disks if marked HD or high density The HD disks have twice the capacity of DD disks it is therefore more economical to purchase them Each diskette has a rigid plastic cover with a metal shutter that guards the disk surface The drive automatically moves the shutter aside to read the diskette Caution ...

Page 25: ... and exposure to direct sunlight Otherwise data recorded on the diskette may become corrupted Inserting a diskette A diskette is inserted into the diskette drive slot shutter foremost and with its label side facing up Some diskettes have a small arrow on the face of the diskette this must point towards the drive when you insert the diskette COMPAC T Push the diskette all the way in until it engage...

Page 26: ...ng the drive Call an authorised maintainer Write protecting a diskette A diskette can be write protected by sliding a small tab towards the edge of the diskette to expose the little hole beneath it see diagram With the tab in this position you can read copy or print files from the diskette but you cannot create rename or delete any files The BIOS Setup utility can be used to bar access to the disk...

Page 27: ...CD ROM drive has the following features COMPACT 2 3 4 5 1 1 Disc drawer 2 Headphone jack and headphone volume level 3 Busy indicator 4 Emergency eject hole 5 Eject button Warning Warning The laser beam inside the CD ROM drive is harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to disassemble the CD ROM drive If a fault should occur it is advisable to contact an authorised maintainer ...

Page 28: ...e other various features of your computer whilst you are playing an audio CD Inserting a compact disc Press the button on the front of the drive and place the CD label up on the platter COMPACT Push the button again or gently push the front of the platter to draw it back into the drive Removing a compact disc Before attempting to remove a CD ensure that the drive is not currently active Press the ...

Page 29: ...t hole and push see below COMPACT Care of CDs Keep CDs well away from dust and moisture and avoid touching the surface of the CD Avoid extremes of temperature and exposure to direct sunlight as these may cause the disk to warp Always store CDs in there original cases wherever possible Replacement cases are readily available in the larger record stores CD storage racks are useful as you will find t...

Page 30: ...the conventional CD ROM drive with the minor differences in controls as shown in the illustration The drive control software provides two icons in both the drives control panel and the Windows 95 explorer Each has its own drive letter representing either the PD data cartridge or the CD ROM If you click on the wrong one and try to access the wrong media the software will give you a simple error mes...

Page 31: ...push the front of the platter to draw it back into the drive The indicator LED will then light up to indicate the type of disk which has been inserted The indicator shows green when the drive detects a CD ROM but changes to amber when a PD cartridge is inserted The drive busy indicator will flash for a short while as the drive spins up to speed Wait until it stops flashing before attempting to rea...

Page 32: ...ip into the emergency eject hole and push as shown for emergency eject of the CD ROM drive Write protecting a PD cartridge A PD cartridge can be write protected by sliding the red switch you will need to use a pen or pencil tip on the cartridge to the locked position marked with a closed padlock symbol as shown below Cleaning your drives Cleaning a floppy drive Do not insert cotton buds or other i...

Page 33: ...Speaker connection 4 Microphone input 2 Line out to Hi Fi 5 MIDI or joystick port 3 Line in from Hi Fi etc The Joystick MIDI port can be used to connect any analogue joystick with a 15 pin D sub connector or Musical Interface Digital Interface MIDI compatible device such as a music keyboard The mono microphone input is provided with phantom power for electret condenser microphones The minimum impe...

Page 34: ...on of audio sources to be used when monitoring or recording sound You can connect a personal stereo tape or CD or a line out signal from a high fidelity tape deck or CD player Audio outputs The line out socket allows you to connect the audio output to the line in connections of a high fidelity amplifier or tape deck 10101 2 ...

Page 35: ... cord is connected last Make sure the AC power is off when connecting either power or audio leads The speaker cable which fits into the rear of the computer plugs directly into the speaker socket of the rear audio board and in doing so disconnects the internal speaker If you intend to use another speaker system ensure that the speaker impedance is 8 Ohm minimum Separately powered speakers only 1 1...

Page 36: ...andard VGA When you have finished installing Windows 95 you can change the setting to one that matches more closely to your own monitor so as to get the best performance from it Changing the monitor setting is done via the Start Settings Control panel menu route then choosing the display icon It contains a list of major monitor manufacturers and models including all current Apricot monitors You ca...

Page 37: ...ssion technology It is advisable to backup your data before you do so Refer to the Windows 95 Help files for further details on this utility Software Backup Apricot computers normally arrive with the operating system pre installed on the hard disk The hard disk also contains a complete set of ATI video display drivers Additional software may be pre installed by your supplier Apricot recommends tha...

Page 38: ... a back up copy in case the pre installed software is lost You are not allowed to use installation diskettes created from disk images to install the software onto another computer Using Help Along with the software pre installed on your computer s hard disk you will often find one or more Apricot Help files These will explain any special features of the system and will tell you how to install the ...

Page 39: ...ollowing icon on your desktop The following setup screen will appear 1 2 3 4 1 Your name should appear you entered it to register for Windows 95 If it does not please type in your name 2 Type in your Infotrade Account Number This can be found on the Free Access leaflet provided with your system 3 Type in the telephone number your PC is connected to 4 Press the Setup Now button to continue and the ...

Page 40: ...correct the details If the information is correct press the Information is correct button to continue 6 The following screen appears when you press the Information is correct button 7 Press the Finish Setup button You have successfully completed setup For normal use of the Internet and connecting to it you should now turn to chapter 4 for further information ...

Page 41: ... address and phone number so that should your computer be stolen it can be traced back to you Extremely important Extremely important 1 The first time you use the Electronic Fingerprinting application a unique fall back password will be displayed This is a 12 digit number and can be used in an emergency if you should forget your password You must therefore make a note of this number this is the on...

Page 42: ...ntered all the details and any chosen passwords the final step is to select OK The information now has to be written to the read only memory built onto the motherboard This will take a few moments and a message saying this will appear Do not switch off while this is going on Until you have entered your branding details the Apricot Electronic Fingerprinting application will automatically run each t...

Page 43: ...CD applications In addition the Media Manager allows you to create automatic pop up reminders and launch third party applications Scheduling an event is easy with the user friendly interface January 97 3 side1 T h e V e r y b est of 90s I n d i e M u s i c side1 T h e V e r y b est of 90s I n d i e M u s i c The current day is highlighted by default with the number shown in red Any other day is ea...

Page 44: ...e top of the Daily View This will then display the TV dialog 2 You will be prompted to enter the start and end times for the event this being 21 00 and 21 30 respectively 3 The default display mode is set to full screen If you wish to alter the display mode then select the Display tab to select your display mode preference 4 Select BBC 1 in the Channels tab 5 Select the Repeat tab to schedule the ...

Page 45: ...en sent press the MESSAGES button on the remote control This will open a single window with artistic views of the four message types that can be accessed via the Message Centre shown below A specific message type can then be selected by either pressing one of the coloured buttons on the remote control corresponding to the message types or by pressing the message type button This will then open the...

Page 46: ...d button labelled Games Providing the games CD has been inserted into the CD ROM drive pressing any one of the coloured buttons on the remote control will load that particular game Some games will require the system to run in DOS only mode Where this is the case Windows 95 will shut down and switch to DOS mode while you are running the game There is no need to be concerned as this is meant to happ...

Page 47: ...etting or by pressing the purple standby button on either the front panel of the system or the remote control As you become more familiar with your system you may wish to change some of the actions of your system It is advisable that inexperienced users do not attempt to alter any settings as you may cause incorrect components to power down whilst using certain applications The Power Manager appli...

Page 48: ...tain the latest software and also restore the software if it is corrupted The system will need to be rebooted in order for the downloaded files to take effect Connection to the Apricot web home page is made via Microsoft s Internet Explorer and access to any World Wide Web WWW pages can be made thereafter Closing or terminating the Apricot Internet Connection will subsequently close Microsoft Inte...

Page 49: ...e control Pressing this button for the first time activates the TV Wizard shown below TV Wizard Television The TV Wizard will automatically tune into your local channels and set the correct channel names numbers and Teletext pages Once complete the TV will start up in full screen mode Pressing the TV button on the remote control will toggle the TV application between its various display modes full...

Page 50: ...l with the benefit of the Plug and Play features explained in the guide to Windows 95 Look out for the Plug and Play PnP symbol on the packaging of these add in boards You can extend the capabilities of your computer for example A graphics movie card can provide more specialised video functions A television card can enable you to watch TV on your monitor and capture individual frames A network car...

Page 51: ...MA channel Base input output I O port address Base memory address The important thing to understand is that the settings used by the card must be different from the settings used by the other hardware in the computer whether another card or a component on the motherboard the settings must not conflict Some settings are done by jumpers and or switches on the card and are best done before installati...

Page 52: ...l port Optionally IRQ8 Real time clock No IRQ9 Yes IRQ10 Yes IRQ11 Yes IRQ12 Mouse No IRQ13 Coprocessor No IRQ14 Primary ATA IDE interface No IRQ15 Secondary ATA IDE interface No Note Note If you disable the interrupt which has been assigned to serial port 2 you will disable the IR sensor used for the optional infra red remote control IRQ3 is available if you disable serial port 2 with the BIOS Se...

Page 53: ...Base input output I O port address I O ports are used by the processor to communicate with hardware devices Some expansion cards are also controlled by I O ports The base I O port address specifies where the card s ports begin The following table lists the I O ports used by devices on the motherboard Any ports not listed below may be available for an expansion card This extensive list continues on...

Page 54: ... Monochrome display and printer adapter 3B4h 3B5h 3BAh Video subsystem 3C0h 3C5h VGA 3C6h 3C9h Video DAC 3CAh 3DFh VGA 3F0h 3F7h Diskette drive controller 3F8h 3FFh Serial port 1 Base memory address Some expansion cards are fitted with memory of their own usually read only memory ROM containing functional extensions to the computer s BIOS basic input output system ROM Some cards also have random a...

Page 55: ...e supplier of the expansion card or ask your Apricot dealer for advice or assistance 1 Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords Take suitable anti static precautions and remove the system side and top panels Detailed information is given in chapter 1 Note Note If you are unfamiliar with the recommended anti static precautions refer to the antistatic section at the rear of this handbook 2 A...

Page 56: ...ure connector VFC on the motherboard you may need to connect this before you install the card otherwise the card could get in the way of the connector Please also refer to the notes given below 6 Position the expansion card alongside the slot in which you wish to install it If the card is full length align the end of the card with the slot in the rear of the fan assembly 7 Slide the card into the ...

Page 57: ...nector on the motherboard Warning Warning The AMC connector is an extension to the VFC and has extra pins for supporting multimedia modes Be extremely careful when connecting the ribbon cable to the AMC VFC connector Some of the pins carry power and any improper use can result in damage to the upgrade board 10 Check to ensure no other cables or connectors have become dislodged and replace the syst...

Page 58: ... compatibility of components obtained from any other source cannot be guaranteed and may invalidate your warranty Read this chapter before purchasing any upgrade If having read the relevant instructions you still do not feel confident about installing the upgrade you may wish to have your supplier or service organisation install it for you The only tool required is a small cross head screwdriver 2...

Page 59: ...elled MM3 and MM4 form Bank 2 Hint Hint It is sometimes difficult to install SIMMs in their sockets when the adjacent sockets are occupied You may therefore need to remove the existing SIMMs before you can install the new ones Installing and removing SIMMs 1 Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords Take suitable anti static precautions and remove the system main side panel as detailed in t...

Page 60: ... Mb 32 Mb 32 Mb 72 Mb 32 Mb 32 Mb 4 Mb 4 Mb 80 Mb 32 Mb 32 Mb 8 Mb 8 Mb 96 Mb 32 Mb 32 Mb 16 Mb 16 Mb 128 Mb 32 Mb 32 Mb 32 Mb 32 Mb To remove a SIMM 1 Gently disengage the metal holding clips on each side of the socket using your thumbs while placing your forefingers on the top edge of the SIMM Then tilt the SIMM forward to about 15o to the vertical 2 Lift the SIMM out of its socket Hold the SIMM...

Page 61: ... along the connection edge as shown above It will only fit into the socket one way 2 Place the SIMM in the socket at a 15o angle to the vertical 3 Pushing gently on its top corners stand the SIMM upright in the socket until the pegs of the socket engage the holes on the SIMM and the metal clips hold both ends of the SIMM firmly in position Do not use excessive force 4 If the SIMM will not fit easi...

Page 62: ...ding the processor You may wish to upgrade your processor by replacing it with one of higher performance but check with your supplier or Apricot dealer as to the type and availability of replacement processors The most suitable for this system is a processor selected from the same range as the currently fitted one The system supports a range of external clock speeds of 50 60 and 66 megahertz MHz T...

Page 63: ...the lever which secures the processor into the socket If your upgrade processor is not supplied with a built in heat sink or cooling fan you will have to re use the heat sink currently attached to your old processor 5 Lift this lever shown below from its locked position until it is upright at right angles to the motherboard The first and last 15 of movement may require significant effort Apply jus...

Page 64: ...ensure that the processor is installed in the correct orientation One corner of the socket has a key hole see below The corresponding corner of the processor is slightly bevelled and has a positioning guide in the form of a coloured dot 1 2 1 Keyed corner 2 Positioning guide 2 Ensure that the securing lever on the ZIF socket is still in the upright position then place the processor in the socket m...

Page 65: ...sk drive Your computer can support more than one IDE hard disk drive A second hard drive can be fitted directly above the existing one if required Depending on the new drives mechanical size the adapter plate fitted in the drive bay for the smaller type of hard drive may need to be removed Once fitted the drive will require preparation in order to write or read from it Consult your software guide ...

Page 66: ...nking plate on the front of the internal drive bay metalwork 4 Check the master slave link on the new hard drive is set for slave drive The link across DS should be removed but kept for safety by placing it onto one of the pins A typical drive MASTER SLAVE 5 Remove any fitted drive mounting plate from the drive bay and put to one side if not required for the new drive 6 Slide the new hard drive wi...

Page 67: ... for this is provided inside the system alongside the metal drive cage If a second hard drive has been fitted the lower bay is not available 3 Pull out the blanking plate on the front of the internal drive bay metalwork 4 Check in the supplied documentation before installation for any configuration jumpers and links that may need setting 5 Carefully slide the new device into the bay from the front...

Page 68: ...e calling Problems when starting If you suspect a blown fuse In the United Kingdom and some other countries AC plugs contain fuses Your Apricot computer is initially supplied and fitted with the correct fuse for operation in the country in which it is sold If the fuse in the system s unit AC plug blows when you turn on the computer this may be caused by an AC power surge but is more often a sympto...

Page 69: ...inue or Press any key when ready The computer may be able to continue despite the error indication for example if a memory chip fails POST the computer can continue with less memory Your first action should be to turn off the computer wait at least 30 seconds and then turn it on again to see if the error is transitory or persistent Persistent POST errors may indicate a fault in the system Check th...

Page 70: ...but may be due to the keyboard interface failing One long and one short beep POST has detected an error on the video adapter in the system There may be no display on the screen One long and two short beeps This means that either the video system is faulty or that a video I O adapter ROM is not readable Two long and two short beeps The video subsystem cannot be supported by the main system POST Thi...

Page 71: ...n of POST the computer attempts to boot from a system diskette or bootable hard disk partition The table below lists some of the messages that might appear during the boot sequence Boot failure message Explanation Non system disk or disk error The diskette drive contains a non system diskette Replace it with a system diskette and press F1 Diskette read failure The diskette is either not formatted ...

Page 72: ...lied in a special sealed pack with the system Full instructions are provided with this pack It should not need to be used other than for a complete system restore as it will wipe all previous software from the hard drive Troubleshooting checklist If you encounter a problem with the computer the following sections suggest checks to make before you alert your dealer authorised maintainer or support ...

Page 73: ...nnected that the card is configured correctly that its use of system resources does not conflict another card or motherboard component and that legacy resources if it is an ISA card are properly declared in the BIOS setup utility Check also that the software which drives or uses the card is correctly configured Check in the chapter Expansion Cards for information and in System BIOS and Setup to se...

Page 74: ...odem goes dead Check that your communication software has been set up for use with the correct modem type and model Check that your modem s word length parity and stop bit settings are the same as the modem you are trying to communicate with Check that you are using the same terminal emulation mode as the remote system After making a connection press the return key a few times the remote system ma...

Page 75: ... conflict with other peripherals already present in your system a Double click on My Computer then select Control Panel System Device Manager b Double click on the modem icon to display the Dataflex Modem c Select the Dataflex Modem by clicking once on the Dataflex Modem text d Select Properties Resources Check that the Conflicting Device List gives a No conflicts message e If there is a conflict ...

Page 76: ... a new CMOS battery and System BIOS and Setup for information about system BIOS settings The system s disk drives Refer also to Chapter 2 Using your computer Floppy disk drive If you have problems accessing a diskette or floppy disk check that it is inserted correctly that it has been correctly formatted that it is not write protected and that the permissions assigned by the BIOS allow the intende...

Page 77: ...o the write protect tab to check Make sure that you are trying to access the drive by the correct icon for the media in use Hard disk drive If you encounter problems accessing the hard disk drive use the BIOS Setup utility to check that the drive is correctly specified and that the drive s controller is enabled Check also that the disk has been correctly formatted and that the permission assigned ...

Page 78: ...IMMs 12 TV card audio connector 3 PL20 Front panel connector 13 CD audio connector 4 Pls 3 4 6 7 Case feature connectors 14 External ports 5 CMOS Battery type CR2032 15 Video memory sockets 6 Floppy drive ribbon connector 16 Power supply connections 7 Secondary IDE connector CD ROMs 17 Video feature connection VFC 8 Primary IDE connector HDDs 18 Expansion riser board socket 9 Wave table connection...

Page 79: ... normal operation You may cause permanent damage to the motherboard or its components All jumpers are factory set and should not normally be changed 1 2 jumpers should be fitted across pins 1 and 2 2 3 jumpers should be fitted across pins 2 and 3 etc Open or O no jumpers should be fitted Closed or X jumpers should be fitted On the motherboard pin 1 of each block is indicated by a small triangle ma...

Page 80: ...tery connected default 1 2 CMOS erase 1 second to discharge 2 3 BIOS re program PL10 PL11 These links are for an official upgrade to the motherboard BIOS They must not be moved for any other reason Special software is required and the task should be carried out by authorised engineers Recovery PL10 Re program PL11 1 2 normal 1 2 enable 2 3 recovery 2 3 normal Floppy disk control mode PL22 Floppy d...

Page 81: ...k PL32 Warning Warning Do not alter these links under normal circumstances as it could destroy the processor or other vital components on the board ISA FS1 BF1 Pin 1 Pin 2 Reserved FS0 BF0 The ISA link on 11 12 must be fitted on all processors above 100Mhz Any links fitted on 13 14 or 15 16 are reserved and must not be moved Processor Jumper block PL32 Multiplier Bus frequency Pentium BF1 BF0 FS1 ...

Page 82: ...DA input Hard disk LED signal 3 6 Ground Hard disk LED return 4 7 IRDA output Ground 5 8 Ground speaker return Keylock switch 6 9 Not used Keylock switch return 7 10 Not used Power ON LED signal 8 11 Speaker out BEEP Power ON LED return 9 12 Message LED Standby LED signal 10 13 Message LED return Standby LED return 11 PL7 Reset switch return 12 1 Not used Reset switch 13 2 Not used Front panel con...

Page 83: ... implement to remove the battery If a short circuit is accidentally made between its positive and negative terminals it may cause the battery to explode 2 Lift the edge of the battery far enough to clear the base of the holder then slide the battery from under the contact spring 3 Check the replacement battery is identical to the old battery 4 Taking care not to touch the top or bottom surface of ...

Page 84: ...d to configure various security and power saving options Configuring the computer is necessary to ensure that the software you use can recognise and exploit the hardware s capabilities The current configuration is kept in a special area of memory called CMOS memory and maintained by a small battery so that the configuration is preserved even while the computer is switched off Your computer arrives...

Page 85: ...alled by one or more of the POST error messages listed at the end of this chapter If a persistent fault is indicated make a note of any new error messages and the current configuration settings before calling an authorised maintainer The CMOS battery may be running down This may be signalled by spurious POST error messages If this happens every time you turn on the computer you may have to change ...

Page 86: ... BIOS Setup utility Keys to use Function Provides help on the highlighted topic pressing it again transfers you to the general help pages Exit either the setup or go back a page if in a sub menu Scroll through a menu list To toggle values or settings The enter key to select the highlighted item Numbers used in places where values are to be entered Used when required similar to numbers Restores the...

Page 87: ... bullet next to a line indicates that BIOS setup detected a configuration error and attempted to correct it This will be seen if Setup launches automatically on switch on to indicate a contentious area or a change to be investigated The Save Settings options saves any changes that you have made so far The Restore Settings option restores the settings that were in effect when you started the BIOS S...

Page 88: ...not disable the serial ports unless you are absolutely sure you are not going to need them Port B will be greyed out on those systems which are provided with an infra red remote receiver Parallel Port This allows you to set the I O port and interrupt used by the parallel port You can select Standard or Extended port modes To get EPP mode you may have to change the I O port setting Parallel Port Mo...

Page 89: ...his details the video controller and details the size of the video memory IDE Controller This option enables the use of the hard drives connected to the onboard controller It should not be disabled IDE Drives Setup The motherboard s two IDE ATA Integrated Drive electronics AT Attachment interface support a total of four drives that is two drives per interface However the computer itself can accomm...

Page 90: ...n you will be required to specify the transfer mode of the hard disk drive Logical Block Address LBA Mode Select Supported if your hard disk drive is 8 Gbytes or larger as LBA mode offers significant performance benefits Date and Time Use this to adjust the motherboard s Real Time Clock RTC This clock is maintained by a battery while the computer is turned off Time The time is in 24 hour format Us...

Page 91: ...omputer to ask for the power on password ensure that Password Prompt is set to On If this option is set to Off the computer will still require the password but will not ask for it 4 Choose the Set or Change Power on Password option 5 A dialog asks you to confirm that you want to replace any existing power on password 6 Press ENTER to confirm or ESC otherwise Now when the computer is next turned on...

Page 92: ...istrator and a power on password the computer only allows you to enter Setup if you enter the Administrator s password Start Options Certain features can be set or enabled automatically when the computer boots Keyboard Numlock State If set to On default the keys on the numeric keypad on the right hand side of the keyboard will produce numbers when pressed If Off these keys provide cursor control f...

Page 93: ...st Startup Device it tries the Second Startup Device and so on Note that if the First Startup Device is set to Disabled the computer will be unable to boot The possible settings depend on the number and type of devices that are installed in your computer For example Diskette Drive 1 is not a possible setting without a second floppy disk drive By default the First Startup Device is Diskette Drive 0...

Page 94: ...the processor can access RAM faster than ROM second the contents of RAM can be cached for even greater performance All of the computer s system BIOS ROM is shadowed The ROM Shadowing option allows you to shadow video BIOS and up to three 32 Kbytes areas of expansion card ROM that is ROM fitted on ISA or PCI expansion cards addressed between C8000h and DFFFFh See the chapter entitled Expansion for ...

Page 95: ...more information about the resources used by expansion cards Error Log Any errors reported during the POST routine will be logged in the Error log It will contain the last three errors detected and can be cleared Power Management The Power Management is ON as default to enable the system to comply with the Energy Star program But it may be disabled or overridden by the Power Manager Software in Wi...

Page 96: ...guration information 1162 Serial configuration 163 Time of day not set preboot 1762 Hard disk configuration 164 Memory size does not match CMOS 1780 Fixed disk 0 failure 165 Add remove MC card 1781 Fixed disk 1 failure 166 Memory configuration change 1782 Fixed disk 2 failure 175 Bad EEPROM CRC 1 1783 Fixed disk 3 failure 176 System tampered 1800 No more IRQ available 177 Bad PAP checksum 1801 No ...

Page 97: ...S y s t e m B I O S a n d S e t u p 9 14 MS660 OWNER S HANDBOOK Notes Note down your BIOS settings for reference ...

Page 98: ...MS660 OWNER S HANDBOOK IMPORTANT INFORMATION Suitable antistatic precautions Cleaning and transporting your computer Fall back password ...

Page 99: ... static discharge while the top cover is off as the electronic components of the motherboard are exposed Memory modules cache upgrades and OverDrive processors are other examples of electrostatic sensitive devices ESSDs All work that involves removing the cover must be done in an area completely free of static electricity We recommend using a Special Handling Area SHA as defined by EN 100015 1 199...

Page 100: ...omponents only by their edges avoiding their electrical contacts Never touch the components or electrical contacts on the motherboard or on expansion cards In general do not handle static sensitive items unnecessarily Keep all conductive material foodstuffs and especially liquids away from your work area and the open computer ...

Page 101: ...tem unit Occasionally wipe the outside of the system unit with a soft slightly damp clean cloth Occasionally check the air vents on the rear and sides of the system unit Dust and fluff can block the vents and limit the airflow A small clean soft brush may be useful Occasionally clean the removable media drives using a special disk cleaning kit These are available from many sources including your A...

Page 102: ...erature If the keyboard does not work call your supplier or an authorised maintainer 4 If a solid object drops between the keys turn the keyboard upside down and shake it gently Do not probe between the keys as this may cause serious damage The mouse The mouse tends to be used heavily and so is susceptible to damage but a little care should minimise this Dust and fluff often accumulates in the bal...

Page 103: ...Hard disks in particular can be damaged if the computer is dropped or handled roughly Do not transport the computer with either a floppy disk or a CD ROM left in the drives as they may cause damage both to the media and to the drive Do not attempt to pick up the computer using either of the drives as a lifting point Do not try to move the computer while it is plugged into the AC power supply or wi...

Page 104: ...ures described in Chapter 1 of this manual If you ever forget your usual password you can use the fall back password instead To keep the fall back password secure it is displayed only once the first time that you use the anti theft features That is why you must make a note of the fall back password and keep it safe You should record the password in the space provided below then store this page or ...

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