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Modules

7 - 16 Hybrid Mini-PCI TV Tuner Module

MPC788/MPC718 Driver & Software

Insert the driver

MPC788 or MPC718 CD-ROM

into the CD/DVD drive.

2. Follow the on screen instructions to install the driver software.
3. The TV Tuner is fully supported by

Windows Media Center

Windows

Vista (Home Premium Edition

Ultimate Edition)

4. Run

Windows Media Center

directly from the

Start

menu (

Start > Pro-

grams > Windows Media Center

Windows Help and Support

provides information on the

Windows Media

Center

functions. Click

Start

and select

Help and Support

, and then

type “

Media Center

” in the

Search Help

box and click the magnifying

glass icon

to bring up the results.

TV Antenna

The TV antenna sup-
plied with any TV Tuner
module is intended for
indoor use only. Please
do not use your TV Tun-
er module outdoors.

TV Tuner Module Support

Note that the TV Tuner module (factory) options in

Windows Vista

are supported by the

Windows Media Center

software which comes built-in to the

Windows Vista Home Pre-

mium

and

Ultimate Editions only

If your purchase includes a TV Tuner option, and you are re-configuring your system for a
different system, you should install either

Windows Home Premium or Ultimate

Edi-

tions

only.

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Page 3: ...this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trade marks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer February 2007 Trademarks This product incorporates copyrig...

Page 4: ...on If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di...

Page 5: ...s type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord indicated in this manual 5 This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 20V 9 0A 180W CAUTION Always disconnect all telepho...

Page 6: ...f heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged 3 Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data 4 Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly ...

Page 7: ...rrent load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies Do not plug in the power cord if you are wet Do not use the power cord if it is broken Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and discon nected all peri...

Page 8: ...Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions When the power cord is damaged or frayed If the computer has been exposed to any liquids If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions If the computer has been dropped or damaged d...

Page 9: ...00 Angle the LCD see Tilting the LCD Screen on page 1 10 so that it doesn t reflect any light into your eyes Use a chair which offers good back support especially lower back The seat should allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or on a footrest directly in front of you If possible illuminate your work area with natural daylight or use a steady glowing non flickering light source Place the keyb...

Page 10: ...VIII Preface ...

Page 11: ...ting the LCD Screen 1 10 Moving the Computer 1 11 Wall Mounting Information 1 11 LED Indicators 1 12 System Map Right View 1 13 System Map Left View 1 14 System Map Rear View 1 15 Audio Video Jacks 1 16 Windows Vista Start Menu Control Panel 1 17 Video Features 1 18 Power Options 1 20 Features Components Overview 2 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 2 Optical CD DVD Device 2 3 Loading Discs 2 3 Handling CDs or D...

Page 12: ...s 4 3 Manual Driver Installation 4 4 User Account Control Win Vista 4 5 Windows Security Message 4 5 New Hardware Found 4 5 Chipset 4 5 Intel Video 4 5 NVIDIA Video 4 5 Audio 4 5 Modem 4 6 LAN 4 6 Card Reader 4 6 JMicron 4 6 Hot Key 4 6 Module Drivers 4 7 RAID AHCI 4 7 Wireless LAN 4 7 PC Camera 4 7 Bluetooth 4 7 Remote Control Unit 4 7 TV Tuner 4 7 Wireless Kit 4 7 BIOS Utilities Overview 5 1 The...

Page 13: ... 13 Upgrading The Computer Overview 6 1 When Not to Upgrade 6 2 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 3 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 6 Upgrading the Processor 6 10 Modules Overview 7 1 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes 7 2 Intel Matrix 7 6 Wireless LAN Modules 7 7 WLAN Driver Installation 7 7 Connecting to a Wireless Network 7 8 Bluetooth Module 7 11 Bluetooth Driver Installation 7 11 Remote Con...

Page 14: ...ne Jack A 3 Mini IEEE 1394 Port A 3 RJ 45 LAN Jack A 3 Security Lock Slot A 3 S PDIF Out Jack A 3 USB 2 0 1 1 Ports A 4 Audio Video Jacks A 5 Intel Video Driver Controls Video Driver Installation B 1 Intel Video B 1 Dynamic Video Memory Technology B 1 Intel GMA Driver Controls B 2 Scheme Options B 4 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Video Driver Installation C 1 NVIDIA Video C 1 NVIDIA Control Panel C ...

Page 15: ...E 10 Scheme Options E 12 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls E 13 Video Driver Installation E 13 NVIDIA Video E 13 NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager E 15 Power Management E 16 Power Schemes E 17 System Power Options E 18 Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown E 18 Standby Mode vs Hibernate Mode E 18 Standby E 19 Hibernate E 19 Configuring the Power Button E 20 Driver Installation E 21 What to Install E 22 Updating Reinst...

Page 16: ... Infrared Driver Installation E 35 Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module E 37 Installing the MPC788 Driver Cyberlink PowerCinema E 37 PC Camera Module E 38 PC Camera Driver Installation E 38 PC Camera Audio Setup E 39 Bison Cap E 41 Eliminating Screen Flicker E 42 Wireless Keyboard Mouse Kit E 43 Wireless Kit Driver E 43 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes E 44 RAID Mode E 44 AHCI Mode E 44 Intel Matrix ...

Page 17: ...al to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s SATA RAID Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera TV Tuner and Wireless Kit modules some of which are optional depending on your purchase configuration...

Page 18: ...your purchase option Both models may have an optional RF keyboard factory option only and mouse supplied if included in your purchase option Both models may be supplied with an optional Mini PCI TV Tuner module This allows the computer to func tion as a multimedia entertainment center allows you to watch cable and air television channels digital and an alog The Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner is supplied...

Page 19: ...ns on page D 1 for full details Feature Model A Model B LCD Type 19 0 WXGA 1440 900 TFT 16 10 Wide Screen TFT 22 0 WSXGA 1680 1050 16 10 Wide Screen TFT Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 Video discrete video option OR Intel G965 Integrated Video Integrated video option Design ...

Page 20: ...documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of any of the interfa...

Page 21: ...erface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for y...

Page 22: ...ions with Service Pack 2 Windows Vista 64 bit Home Basic Edition In order to run Windows Vista without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of system memory RAM Windows Vista 64 bit Home Premium Edition Windows Vista 64 bit Business Enterprise Ultimate Editions TV Tuner Module Support Note that the TV Tuner module factory options in Windows Vista are supported ...

Page 23: ...y attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer to their ports 3 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 4 Push the power button to turn the computer on Figure 1 1 Power Button Location 1 1 ...

Page 24: ...odel A Figure 1 2 Front View Model A 4 9 1 6 2 5 6 7 8 3 1 Optional Built In PC Camera 2 Power LED 3 Consumer Infrared Transceiver Communicates with Optional TV Remote 4 LCD 5 LED Indicators 6 Speakers 7 Power Button 8 Brightness Hot Key Button 9 Application Hot Key Button Requires Hot Key Driver ...

Page 25: ...odel B Figure 1 3 Front View Model B 4 9 1 6 2 1 Optional Built In PC Camera 2 Power LED 3 Consumer Infrared Transceiver Communicates with Optional TV Remote 4 LCD 5 LED Indicators 6 Speakers 7 Power Button 8 Brightness Hot Key Button 9 Application Hot Key Button Requires Hot Key Driver 5 6 7 8 3 ...

Page 26: ...d and use the other hand to pull the stand out until you hear a click at about 40 degrees 3 The screen angle can safely be adjusted by pushing it back from the top of the screen to tilt it to the appropriate viewing angle the stand will push back from 40 degrees to about 90 degrees Figure 1 4 Tilting The Screen Stand Position The stand position may be adjusted between 40 and 90 degrees DO NOT PLAC...

Page 27: ...omputer with the LCD facing your body to avoid scratching the surface against other objects However take care not to scratch the LCD with any personal items belt fittings or jewelry etc one hand gripping the stand and the other gripping the top of the computer to avoid accidentally dropping it Wall Mounting Information The computer may be mounted on a wall for display The system meets VESA FDMI St...

Page 28: ...ED Indicators Icon Color Description Green The computer is On Blinking Green The computer is in Sleep Orange The AC DC Adapter is Plugged in the Computer is Powered Off Green System Activity Green The Optional WLAN Module is Installed Orange The Optional Bluetooth Module is Installed Green Orange Both the Optional WLAN Module and Optional Bluetooth Module are Installed ...

Page 29: ...tem to crash Figure 1 5 Right View 1 Optical CD DVD Device 2 Vent Fan Intake Outlet Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click De vice Manager Hardware and Sound and then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Dou ble click on the DVD ROM device to bring up Properties and select the DVD Region tab This control panel allows you to adjust the re gional code see DVD Regional Co...

Page 30: ...iew 1 ExpressCard Slot 54 34 2 7 in 1 Card Reader 3 1 USB 2 0 Port 4 Mini IEEE 1394 Port 5 Line In Jack Blue 6 Microphone In Jack Pink 7 Headphone Out Jack Green 8 S PDIF Out Jack Black 9 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 10 Security Lock Slot 7 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory ...

Page 31: ...over 5 3 USB 2 0 Ports 6 1 External SATA Port 7 DC In Jack 8 Audio Video Jacks See over 9 RJ 11 Phone Jack 10 RJ 45 LAN Jack 11 Stand 12 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 13 Hard Disk Covers 14 Cable Holders To Secure Audio Video USB Cables etc 3 5 12 12 11 14 9 10 Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent s fan in take s outlet s while the computer is in use 2 1...

Page 32: ...ternal Audio Sources Through the Computer s Speakers Composite Video In Jack Connect a Composite Video Cable to this Jack to Display External Video Sources on the LCD CATV In Coaxial Jacks for TV Tuner Option Only Connect a CATV Cable or Digital Aerial to Display Cable TV Pictures on the LCD 4 2 4 3 1 2 CATV Cable Safety Make sure that your CATV sys tem installer has connected the coaxial cable sh...

Page 33: ...rties if you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows Vista provides basic controls for many of the fea tures however m...

Page 34: ...ce and Personalization menu or double click Personalization Display Settings 3 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Resolution Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 4 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 5 Click Advanced Settings button Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 For Intel GMA 1 Click Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator tab 2 Click Graphics Properties butto...

Page 35: ...Video Features 1 19 Quick Start Guide 1 Figure 1 10 Display Settings 2 3 1 4 5 2 3 1 ...

Page 36: ...eep button display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan Click Change Plan Settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con figuration options See Power Management on page 3 1...

Page 37: ...Features Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical CD DVD Device 7 in 1 Card Reader ExpressCard Slot Audio Features Hot Key Buttons Adding a Printer ...

Page 38: ...uded the 2nd RAID SATA HDD option see Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes on page 7 2 for instructions on configuring the system Power Safety Before attempting to ac cess any of the internal components of your computer please ensure that the machine is not connected to the AC power and that the ma chine is turned off Also ensure that all peripher al cables including phone lines are discon nected fr...

Page 39: ...abel side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupted insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open...

Page 40: ...ther materials to the surface of the disc Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD Do not bend the CD or DVD Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD e g due to an unexpected power interruption you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the...

Page 41: ...Regional Coding Region Geographical Location 1 USA Canada 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt 3 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong 4 South Central America Mexico Australia New Zealand 5 N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India Most of Africa 6 China Table 2 1 DVD Regional Coding Figure 2 3 DVD Regions ...

Page 42: ...tall the Card Reader Card driv er see Card Reader on page 4 6 Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the cover in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust get ting in to the card read er Figure 2 4 Left View 1 Card Reader 1 MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro MS Duo requires PC adapter Mini SD requires PC adapter RS ...

Page 43: ...lot e g CompactFlash card reader The number denotes the card width 54mm for the Ex press Card 54 and 34mm for the ExpressCard 34 Inserting and Removing ExpressCards Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in until it locks into place To remove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it ExpressCard Slot Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the ExpressCard slot when no...

Page 44: ...from the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the taskbar control panel right click the taskbar icon to bring up an audio menu Sound Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume control within Windows Click the volume icon in the taskbar to check the setting Figure 2 5 Realtek Audio Manager Right click the icon to access the menu above ...

Page 45: ...nfiguration menu to define which application to open when the application hot key button is pressed see over If you click the close icon run the program from the file location C Program Files x86 Hotkey_Driver HotkeyDriver exe Brightness Hot Key Repeatedly press the brightness hot key button to adjust the brightness A visual in dicator will appear on screen to indicate the brightness level as long...

Page 46: ... the directory where the desired application exe program exists 5 Double Click on the program file or choose Open and click OK button 6 Press the application hot key button to open the program as long as the hot key driver is running in the taskbar Application exe You will need to locate the actual application executable exe file not just the shortcut To find the application right click its shortc...

Page 47: ...4 Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer 5 Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions Parallel Printer This is still a very common type of printer The install instructions are in the sidebar however you will need to purchase a Parallel to USB converter Parallel Printer After se...

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Page 49: ...covers Turning on the Computer Power Plans System Power Options Configuring the Power Button The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications Using some form of pow...

Page 50: ...the remote control unit to send the computer in to a power saving state Shut Down Note that you should al ways shut your comput er down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Lock Button Menu in Windows Vis ta This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the pow er button for 4 seconds or longer to fo...

Page 51: ...specified time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Resuming Operation If the display is off the system can resume by pressing any key on the keyboard Password It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to pr...

Page 52: ... Power Plans 3 Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma chine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance Figure 3 2 Power Plans ...

Page 53: ...ck from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Sleep vs Hibernate If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the system into Sleep instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode t...

Page 54: ...th of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Sleep mode to save power Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You will need to enable Hibernate mode from the Advanced Settings in power plans or you put the...

Page 55: ...e orange If only the display is turned off the LED will remain green Password Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu and se lecting the options click Change settings that are currently unavail able Figure 3 4 Power Opt...

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Page 57: ...es RAID AHCI Setup Note that setting up the RAID system and installing the driver for Windows needs to be done prior to in stalling the Windows OS and therefore before install ing the other drivers listed here see Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes on page 7 2 What to Install The Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista OR WinXP contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the p...

Page 58: ... driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after installing each driver it will become grayed out if you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock button 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation pro...

Page 59: ...Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound Device Manager 3 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts Windows Vista Driver Page Chipset Included in Windows Vista OS N A In...

Page 60: ...4 bit X Others 02Wlan Intel iProDifX exe NVIDIA Video Vista 64 bit X Drivers 01VGA Nvidia 64bit setup exe WLAN Driver Installation AzureWave Vista 64 bit X Others 02Wlan AzureW setup exe Audio Vista 64 bit X Drivers 02Audio Setup exe Bluetooth Module Vista 64 bit X Others 03Bluetooth setup exe Modem Vista 64 bit X Drivers 03Modem ssetup exe Remote Control Unit for TV Tuner Vista 64 bit X Others 04...

Page 61: ...y using All the drivers provided will have already received certification for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the installa tion procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation procedure as directed Chipset This driver is included in the Windows Vista...

Page 62: ...lick 6 Install CardReader Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license and then click Next 4 Click Finish JMicron 1 Click 7 Install JMicro Driver Yes 2 Click Next Install 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Hot Key 1 Click 8 HotKey Driver Yes 2 Click Next Install 3 Click Finish Finish to restart your computer Modem Country Selection Be sure to check if the modem country sele...

Page 63: ... your WLAN module in Wireless LAN Modules on page 7 7 PC Camera See the install procedure in PC Camera Module on page 7 18 Bluetooth See the install procedure in Bluetooth Module on page 7 11 Remote Control Unit See the install procedure for the consumer infrared driver in Remote Control Unit on page 7 13 TV Tuner The drivers and utilities for the optional TV Tuner are provided on a separate CD So...

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Page 65: ...gs found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubt...

Page 66: ...oting it will display a system summary and prompt you to run Setup If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there i...

Page 67: ... make a note of this message followed by the prompt Press F1 to resume F2 to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the correct configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help ...

Page 68: ...up To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu will appe...

Page 69: ...n If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlighted item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout bu...

Page 70: ...n the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed Figure 5 1 Main Menu Phoenix cME FirstBIOS Pro Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field System Time 22 29 05 System D...

Page 71: ...elect Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Select options for Advanced Chipset features Setup Warning Setting itmes on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction Chipset Information Menu Reset Configuration Data No Legacy USB Support Enabled Boot time Diagnostic Screen Disabled Energy Lake Disabled IGD Memory Size 256MB SATA RAID Enable Disabled S...

Page 72: ...ort Advanced Menu Choose Enabled if you intend to use USB devices in systems which do not nor mally support USB functionality e g DOS The default setting is Enabled and does not need to be changed if you intend to use your USB devices in Windows Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen or POST screen Energy Lake Advanced Menu En...

Page 73: ...BEFORE installing an operating system and after you have backed up all necessary files and data see sidebar SATA AHCI Enable Advanced Menu This menu item allows you to enable disable SATA RAID for your hard disks You should only enable disable this item BEFORE installing an operating system and after you have backed up all necessary files and data see sidebar RAID Enable Disable Warning DO NOT Ena...

Page 74: ...s to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 3 Security Menu Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utilit...

Page 75: ... or not a password should be entered to boot the computer If En abled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearan...

Page 76: ...etup Utility F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices Up and Down arrows select a device and moves the device up or down f and r specifies the device fixed or removable x exclude or include the device to boot Shift 1 enables or disables a device 1 4 Loads default boot s...

Page 77: ...ts original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 5 Exit Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load S...

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Page 79: ... internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative before undertaking any upgrade procedure...

Page 80: ...t in the correct environment You doubt your abilities Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or re place the component s Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for...

Page 81: ...he LCD screen 3 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screw depending on which hard disk you want to replace 4 Remove the hard disk cover s by sliding it them in the direction of arrow HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the CD ROMs and FDDs required to in stall your operating system and ...

Page 82: ...he Computer 6 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 5 Remove the hard disk cover s 6 Remove the hard disk screws from the hard disk s you want to replace 4 5 8 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 4 4 Figure 6 2 HDD Cover Removal Screws ...

Page 83: ...s you want to replace 8 Remove the hard disk screws and brackets 9 Reverse the process to install any new hard disk 10 If you are configuring the hard disks in AHCI mode or as a RAID system see Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes on page 7 2 9 10 13 14 15 Figure 6 3 HDD Cable s Bracket Removal 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ...

Page 84: ... DIMM DDRII DDR2 533 667 type memory modules see Memory on page D 2 for details of supported module types 1 Turn the computer off and disconnect all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines 2 Place the computer on a flat stable surface preferably on a protective covering to avoid damage to the LCD screen 3 Remove screws 1 2 1 2 Figure 6 4 Component Cover Screws ...

Page 85: ...the under side of the cover slide the component cover in the direction of arrow until the arrow aligns with the unlock symbol 5 Carefully disconnect the fan cable from point on the mainboard 6 Remove the component cover and locate the memory socket 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 6 5 Component Cover Removal 4 3 6 5 7 8 ...

Page 86: ...le if necessary 10 Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot 11 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 12 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into pl...

Page 87: ...nd the screws 14 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s performance Figure 6 7 RAM Module Removal 11 11 ...

Page 88: ... will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Open ing this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Unauthorized tampering with the HDD may also violate your warranty ...

Page 89: ...y come with your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative The chapter includes information on the following Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes Wireless LAN Modules Bluetooth Module Remote Control Unit Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module PC Camera Module Wireless Keyboard Mouse Kit ...

Page 90: ...advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance AHCI mode can be supported by one or two hard disks RAID Level Description RAID 0 Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive RAID 1...

Page 91: ...4 Go to the Advanced menu For RAID Mode Set SATA RAID Enable SATA RAID Enable Advanced Menu on page 5 9 to Enabled OR For AHCI Mode Set SATA AHCI Enable SATA AHCI Enable Advanced Menu on page 5 9 to Enabled 5 Press Esc and go to the Boot menu 6 Set the external CD DVD ROM Drive make sure the Microsoft Windows OS CD is inserted as the first device in the boot order from the Boot menu 7 Attach the e...

Page 92: ...reate RAID Volume 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 4 Exit RAID Volumes None Defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 HDT722516DLA380 VDK71GTE17AH6K 153 4GB Non RAID Disk 4 ST380811AS 5PS196TS 74 5GB Non RAID Disk Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v6 0 0 1022 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 06 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU DISK V...

Page 93: ...nstall the Windows drivers as per Table 4 1 on page 4 3 including the Intel Matrix Driver see overleaf 1 Create RAID Volume 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 4 Exit RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 1 My RAID RAID0 Stripe 128KB 149 1GB Normal Yes Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 HDT722516DLA380 VDK71GTE17AH6K 153 4GB Member Disk 0 4 ...

Page 94: ...ick 1 Install Intel Matrix Yes 4 Click Next Next Yes Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer 6 The Intel Matrix Storage Console displays status information on your RAID configuration 7 Run Intel Matrix Storage Console from the Programs All Programs menu 8 The Intel R Matrix Storage Manager provides information on the RAID status Figure 7 3 Intel R Matrix Storage Console ...

Page 95: ... purchase option the LED will be green Install the driver as indicated below WLAN Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Optional 3 Click 2 Wireless Lan Yes 4 Click Finish to complete the installation 5 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows Vista see overleaf ...

Page 96: ... to a network 2 In the Show list click to choose Wireless from the drop down menu 3 A list of currently available networks will appear Figure 7 4 Taskbar Menus Network and Sharing Center You can also use the Network and Sharing Center control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks Figure 7 5 Connect to a Network Click icon Right click icon ...

Page 97: ...not see a network you want to connect to click Set up a connection or network a list of options will appear allowing manual searching and creating a new network 6 Move the cursor over the taskbar icon to see the connection status see below Figure 7 6 Connecting Figure 7 7 Connection Status ...

Page 98: ... network menu and click Disconnect or right click the icon and then click Disconnect from Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure network Connecting to unsecure net works may allow unautho rized access to your computer documents web sites and files etc Figure 7 8 Disconnecting Click icon Right click icon ...

Page 99: ...2 Click Optional 3 Click 3 Install Bluetooth Driver Yes 4 Choose the language you prefer and click OK 5 Click Next 6 Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next 7 Click Next Install 8 Click Finish and the BlueSoleil icon will appear on the desktop 9 You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corpora tion BlueSoleil Main Window Start Programs All Program...

Page 100: ...s from the Help Menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Cor poration BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Click the Help menu and select Contents and Index Look through Getting Started or select the ap propriate User Guide from the Contents menu Figure 7 9 BlueSoleil Main Window Help ...

Page 101: ... remote control unit allows you to remotely start and send the system into a pow er saving state to run Windows Media Center and to navigate the Media Center menus etc The remote control unit also gives full control over all TV and video functions Consumer Infrared Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Optional 3 Clic...

Page 102: ... Information 16 Cursor Keys OK Used to Navigate Media Center Menus 17 Volume 18 Channel Change 19 Start Starts Windows Media Center 20 Mute 21 Recorded TV 22 Guide 23 Live TV 24 DVD Menu 25 Number Pad 26 Clear 27 Enter 2 4 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 27 10 19 20 21 26 24 23 25 Sleep Button You can configure the sleep button action when I press the sleep button from the power options c...

Page 103: ...ll only be enabled when the TV Tuner module is installed Make sure you install any software before connecting the TV antenna CATV Cable Safety Make sure that your CATV system installer has connected the Co axial cable shield to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical TV Tuner Remote Point the remote at the consumer IR transceiv er to change channels e...

Page 104: ...tions Click Start and select Help and Support and then type Media Center in the Search Help box and click the magnifying glass icon to bring up the results TV Antenna The TV antenna sup plied with any TV Tuner module is intended for indoor use only Please do not use your TV Tun er module outdoors TV Tuner Module Support Note that the TV Tuner module factory options in Windows Vista are supported b...

Page 105: ... beside a window to improve the signal You should also check with any related government website which provides information on digital terrestrial TV coverage for your area Note that unlike standard analog TV if the digital signal is weak then no picture will appear on the TV at all TV Recording and Power Schemes If you intend to use the optional TV Tuner to record live TV then go to the Power Opt...

Page 106: ...e CD DVD drive 2 Click Optional 3 Click 5 PC Camera Web cam Yes 4 Choose the language you prefer and click Next 5 Click Install 6 Click Finish to restart the computer 7 Run the BisonCap program from the BisonCam item in the Start Pro grams All Programs menu Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the PC Camera CD and any accompanying insert pages for the latest updated in formation on the PC Cam...

Page 107: ...e Realtek High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels 8 Run the BisonCap application program from the Start Programs All Programs BisonCam menu 9 Go to the Devices menu headi...

Page 108: ...Modules 7 20 PC Camera Module 7 Figure 7 12 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click ...

Page 109: ...ideo As choose a file name and location then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File You will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the BisonCam program When you run the program the next time the file will automatically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files you can go to the Set Capture File option i...

Page 110: ...in the BisonCam program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCam program 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Figure 7 13 Video Capture Filter ...

Page 111: ... keyboard and mouse kit in your purchase op tion a quick installation guide is provided to guide you through setting up the sys tem However first setup the hardware as per the instructions overleaf Figure 7 14 Wireless Keyboard Mouse Kit 1 Wireless RF Keyboard 2 USB Dongle Receiver 3 Wireless RF Mouse 2 1 3 ...

Page 112: ...rals and cables including tele phone lines 2 Place the computer on a flat stable surface preferably on a protective covering to avoid damage to the LCD screen 3 Locate the USB port cover and remove the screw and cover 4 Insert the USB Dongle receiver into the USB port 1 2 1 2 Figure 7 15 Inserting the USB Receiver Dongle ...

Page 113: ... the power switch is on the base of the mouse 7 Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to conduct the ID Pairing Procedure 8 Install the driver Wireless Kit driver see Wireless Kit Driver on page 7 26 9 Once you have confirmed that the keyboard and mouse are functioning correctly you can replace the USB port cover and screw see Figure 7 15 on page 7 24 1 ...

Page 114: ...Vista into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Optional 3 Click 6 Install WKit Driver Yes 4 Click the button to install the driver 5 Click OK 6 Double click the taskbar icon or right click the icon and select Config ure to access the control panel 7 A full Help menu is available from the control panel Figure 7 16 KeyMaestro Control Panel ...

Page 115: ...ges make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried eve...

Page 116: ...here are no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 7 Configuring the Power Button on page E 20 the sleep key combination or power button to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the brightness hot key ...

Page 117: ...rams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 10 Keep copies of vital settings files such as networ...

Page 118: ...ow Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowl edge Keep a Bootable CD ROM DVD ROM USB storage devic...

Page 119: ...e looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in ma...

Page 120: ...hings The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and remov...

Page 121: ...screen The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination set in Power Options see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 7 Configuring the Power Button on page E 20 The screen saver is activated Press any key or move the mouse You forget the boot password If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for ...

Page 122: ...e disc using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 The DVD regional codes can no longer be changed The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 DVD Regional Codes on page E 2 The system freezes or the screen goes dark The system s power saving features have timed out Press the sleep key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system n...

Page 123: ... Ports Jacks A 1 A Appendix A Interface Ports Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc ...

Page 124: ... AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer E SATA Port Plug external Serial ATA hard drives into this port Headphone Out Jack Green Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Line In Jack Blue The Line In jack allows you to play audio sources through the computer s speakers Microphone In Jack P...

Page 125: ...al cameras see note below RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Jack allows you to connect your DVD capable...

Page 126: ...r high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device The system includes a USB port under the top rear cover in Figure 1 7 on page 1 15 This port is designed for use with the optional RF keyboar...

Page 127: ...Speakers Composite Video In Jack Connect a Composite Video Cable to this Jack to Display External Video Sources on the LCD CATV In Coaxial Jacks for TV Tuner Option Only Connect a CATV Cable or Digital Aerial to Display Cable TV Pictures on the LCD Note You can use one of the CATV In jacks to connect a CATV cable and the other to connect a Digital Aerial 4 2 4 3 1 2 1 CATV Cable Safety Make sure t...

Page 128: ...Interface Ports Jacks A 6 A ...

Page 129: ...o 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish Dynamic Video Memory Technology This system features Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 376MB system memory RAM as needed to the video system the video driver must be installed DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system You...

Page 130: ...o Features on page 1 15 and click Advanced Settings button 2 Click the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver tab and click Graphics Properties button Taskbar Icon The Intel GMA control panel can also be ac cessed by clicking the icon in the taskbar and selecting Graphics Properties from the menu If you cannot see the tray icon click the Show Tray Icon tickbox in the Intel R Graphics Me dia Acc...

Page 131: ...to obtain useful information about the graphics properties of the computer and see the Support tab in Informa tion to get weblinks to the latest information on the Intel Website Help Menus Right click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the What s This button to bring up the help menu Figure B 2 IntelGraphicsMedia Accelerator Driver Control Panel Tabs ...

Page 132: ...running the scheme click on Browse button 7 Browse to the executable file for the application you want to set the scheme for see sidebar and click Open to select it 8 Click Save to save the settings you can click in the Restore the display settings after exiting this application box to return to your original settings when you exit the program 9 Click OK to exit the window 10 You can run the schem...

Page 133: ...are outlined in Video Features on page 1 18 Video Driver Installation To access the NVIDIA GeForce Go controls you must install the video driver as indicated below Make sure you install all the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 NVIDIA Video 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer ...

Page 134: ...k GeForce Go 7600 tab 4 Click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to make any video adjustments OR 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click Classic View from the left of the menu if you are in Control Panel Home NVIDIA Control Panel To access the Ge Force Go control panel from the desk top right click the desktop then c...

Page 135: ... features such as 3D Settings and Help menus etc Navigating the Control Panel Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page Click on the headings menus and highlighted links for information Use the buttons on the top left to go back for ward etc Figure C 2 NVIDIA Control Panels ...

Page 136: ...NVIDIA Video Driver Controls C 4 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls C The Help menus provide index and search features and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc Figure C 3 Help Menus ...

Page 137: ... Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed or updated due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details ...

Page 138: ...nology 4MB On die L2 Cache 1066MHz FSB 2 40 2 67 GHz Core Logic Intel G965 ICH8 DH Chipset Memory 64 bit Wide DDR2 Data Channel Two 200 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDR2 533 667 MHz Memory Expandable up to 4GB 256 512 1024 2048 MB DDR2 Modules Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password BIOS One 1024KB Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS Plug and Play LCD Model A Computers Model B Computers 19 ...

Page 139: ...mm h Optical Device CD DVD Type Drive see Optional on page D 5 for drive options Two Changeable Bays for 3 5 26mm h Serial ATA SATA Hard Disk Drives Supports RAID 0 RAID 1 HDD Fault Tolerance System in SATA Configuration Audio Supports 7 1 CH Audio Output Via S PDIF Port Integrated AZALIA Compliant Interface HDA 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System Sound Blaster PRO Compatible S PDIF Output 2 Built In ...

Page 140: ... Port Optional for TV Tuner Card Reader Embedded 7 in 1 Card Reader MS MS Pro SD Mini SD MMC RS MMC MS Duo Note MS Duo Mini SD RS MMC Cards Require a PC Adapter Communication AZALIA MDC 56K Plug Play Fax Modem v 90 92 Compliant 1GB PCI Fast Ethernet Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG PCIe Wireless LAN Module Option USB 2 0 Bluetooth EDR Enhanced Data Rate Module Version 2 0 Factory Option 1 3M PC Camera w...

Page 141: ...g Approximately Optional Optical Drive Module Options DVD CD RW Combo Drive Module Factory Option DVD Super Multi Drive Module Factory Option USB Floppy Disk Drive Module Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG PCIe Wireless LAN Module Hybrid TV Tuner Card Module with Remote Control Unit RF Keyboard RF Mouse with USB Receiver 1 3M PC Camera with USB Interface Factory Option USB 2 0 Bluetooth EDR Enhanced Data ...

Page 142: ...Specifications D 6 Specifications D ...

Page 143: ...Windows XP Information E 1 E Appendix E Windows XP Information This Appendix contains information including control panel information driver installation etc for users of the Windows XP OS ...

Page 144: ... 1 DVD Regions Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click System Hardware tab click Device Manager then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialogue box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent ...

Page 145: ...t menu by right clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows XP provides basic controls for many of the fea tur...

Page 146: ...he Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the taskbar or click the control panel to bring up the Realtek Audio Configuration menus Sound Volume Adjustment How high the sound vol ume can be set depends on the setting of the vol ume control within Win dows and the volume control function keys on the computer Click the Volume icon on the taskbar to check the set ting Figure E 3 Realtek Audio Configuration ...

Page 147: ...ration menu to define which appli cation to open when the application hot key button is pressed see over If you click the close icon run the program again from the Start menu in Windows Start Programs All Programs Startup HotKey Driver Brightness Hot Key Repeatedly press the brightness hot key button to adjust the brightness A visual in dicator will appear on screen to indicate the brightness leve...

Page 148: ... appear on the screen 4 Browse to the directory where the desired application exe program exists 5 Double Click on the program file or choose Open and click OK button 6 Press the application hot key button to open the program Application exe You will need to locate the actual application executable exe file not just the shortcut To find the application right click its shortcut on the desktop and c...

Page 149: ...nd scroll to the preferred setting in Color quality 6 Open the Display Properties control panel and click Advanced button to bring up the Advanced properties tabs For Intel GMA 1 Click Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator tab Figure E 7 on page E 8 2 Click Graphics Properties button to access the Intel GMA control panel 3 The Intel GMA control panel can also be accessed by clicking the icon in the t...

Page 150: ...Windows XP Information E 8 Video Features E Figure E 7 Display Properties 2 3 1 5 7 2 3 1 8 9 4 6 ...

Page 151: ...ck Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Dynamic Video Memory Technology This system features Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 376MB system memory RAM as needed to the video system the video driver must be installed DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system You can define the am...

Page 152: ...from the Windows control panel Taskbar Icon The Intel GMA control panel can also be ac cessed by clicking the icon in the taskbar and selecting Graphics Properties from the menu If you cannot see the tray icon click the Show Tray Icon tickbox in the Intel R Graphics Me dia Accelerator Driver tab Figure E 8 Intel GMA Driver Windows Control Panel ...

Page 153: ...obtain useful information about the graphics properties of the computer and see the Support tab in Informa tion to get weblinks to the latest information on the Intel Website Help Menus Right click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the What s This button to bring up the help menu Figure E 9 IntelGraphicsMedia Accelerator Driver Control Panel Tabs ...

Page 154: ... to the executable file for the application you want to set the scheme for see sidebar and click Open to select it 7 Click Save to save the settings you can click in the Restore the display settings after exiting this application box to return to your original settings when you exit the program 8 Click OK to exit Scheme Options 9 Click the taskbar icon and scroll to Select Scheme to choose the sch...

Page 155: ...nel tab The items listed in the Additional Properties window allow you to configure your display s If the items do not display you can either click the Ad ditional Properties button or click the icon You may make changes to the Display Settings Color Correction Video Overlay Resolutions Refresh Rates and Screen Rotation by clicking the appropriate tab and adjusting the setting Some screen examples...

Page 156: ...trols E Help Menus Right click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the What s This button to bring up the help menu Figure E 11 Screen Examples Right click on a control panel item to bring up a Help menu see sidebar ...

Page 157: ... Double click NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager icon Click Switch to Classic View from the left of the menu if you are in Category View nView Desktop Manger from Additional Properties You can view the nView Desktop Manager con trol panels from the Ad ditional Properties window Select Additional Prop erties from the Ge Force Go 7600 control panel Click the Desk top Management menu item and click the En ...

Page 158: ...holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down Use Power Op tions in the Windows control panel to configure this feature Note that if you have included the Hybrid TV Tuner in your purchase option you may use the supplied remote control to send the computer into a power saving state Shutdown Note that you should always shut your com puter down by choos ing the Shut Down T...

Page 159: ...o turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time if the system reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned back on The schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Standby or Hibernate modes see System Power Options on page E 18 Choose the Home Office Desk scheme for maximum performance Resuming Operation The system can r...

Page 160: ...ome back from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Standby Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the system on standby instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system fro...

Page 161: ...ave power Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD be fore it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You will need to enable Hibernate mode from the Hiber nate tab in the Power Options control panel The system will resume from Hiber nate mode by pressing the power button System Resu...

Page 162: ...mputer in to either Standby or Hibernate mode In Standby mode the Power LED will blink green In Hibernate the LED will be orange If the only the display is turned off the LED will remain green Figure E 15 Power Options Advanced Power Buttons Sleep Button Power Button Sleep Resume if your keyboard supports this function ...

Page 163: ...ption Installation Methods Win XP You may choose to install the drivers from the autorun program or install them manually Table E 2 Driver Installation WinXP SP2 Driver Page Install the appropriate Service Pack for WinXP Page E 23 Chipset Page E 24 Intel Video Page E 25 NVIDIA Video Page E 25 Audio Page E 25 Modem Page E 26 LAN Page E 26 CardReader Page E 27 JMicron Page E 27 Hot Key for Brightnes...

Page 164: ...the manual setup in structions Figure E 16 Drivers Installer Screen 1 1 Check the driver installation order from Table all the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after installing each driver it will become grayed out if you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock button ...

Page 165: ...4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click 5 Look for the Update Driver button check the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts Windows XP Service Pack 2 Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or a Windows XP version which includes Service Pack 2 be fore installing any drivers Service Pack 2 includes sup port for USB 2 0 If you have up...

Page 166: ...nd click OK 2 Click Next Yes Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Windows XP USB Error After installing the Intel Chipset Software on the computer USB devices may no longer work cor rectly When this problem occurs a yellow exclama tion mark may appear next to the USB devices in Device Manager This problem occurs because of a timing conflict be tween Windows File Protection and the Setup pro...

Page 167: ...IDIA Video 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver Yes OR Navigate Browse to X Drivers 01VGA Nvidia setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next 3 Click to select Yes I want to restart my com puter now 4 Click Finish to restart the computer Audio 1 Click 3 Install Audio Driver Yes OR Navigate Browse to X Drivers 02Audio Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next click Cancel if a Found New Hardware Wizard appears 3 Click ...

Page 168: ...s OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers 04LAN Setup EXE and click OK 2 Click the button to accept the license and then click Next Next 3 Click Install Drivers button 4 Click Next 5 Click the button to accept the license and then click Next Next Install 6 Click Finish Exit 7 The network settings can now be configured Modem Country Selection Be sure to check if the modem country s...

Page 169: ...ver Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers 06JMicron setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next Next Install 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Hot Key 1 Click 8 Install Hotkey Driver Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers 07HotKey Setup EXE and click OK 2 Click Next Install 3 Click Finish Finish to restart the computer Module Drivers See the pages indicate...

Page 170: ...an Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG 802 11a b g PCIe WLAN module or 802 11b g USB WLAN module in your purchase option the LED will be green Install the appropriate driver for your module indicated in Intel WLAN Driver Installation on page E 29 OR 802 11 b g USB Wireless LAN Driver Installation on page E 30 ...

Page 171: ...K 3 Click Install Software button 4 Click the button to accept the license and click Next Next OK 5 Click OK to complete the installation 6 Configure the settings from the Intel R PROSet Wireless control panel Start Programs All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless or double click the taskbar icon User Guide You can view the User Guides from the Device Drivers Utilities Us er s Manual CD ROM Click Optio...

Page 172: ...u Run and navigate Browse to X Others 02WLan AzureW Setup exe and click OK 3 Click Next 4 Click Finish to complete the installation 5 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows XP 6 Access any available wireless networks from the Network Connections control panel in Windows Start Settings Network Connections OR Start Connect To Show all Connections or by clicki...

Page 173: ...ork connection in WinXP please follow the instructions below to set up a static IP 1 Click Start and go to Connect to Show all connections Start Settings Network Connections 2 Double click Local Area Connection 3 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and then double click Properties Figure E 20 Local Area Connection Properties ...

Page 174: ... 4 Click Use the following IP address and type in static IP address e g 192 168 1 1 5 Click OK and close all the control panels 6 Restart the computer and connect the computers with the appropriate network cable etc Figure E 21 Setting the Static IP Address ...

Page 175: ...e CD DVD drive 2 Click 3 Bluetooth Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Others 03Bluetooth Setup exe and click OK 3 Choose the language you prefer and click OK 4 Click Next 5 Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next 6 Click Next Next Install 7 Click Finish 8 You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Win do...

Page 176: ...Contents and In dex from the Help menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Win dow control panel Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Contents tab and click to select the appro priate User Guide from the panel on the right Figure E 22 Bluetooth Control Panel User Guides ...

Page 177: ...wn the system to run Windows Media Center and navigate the Media Center menus etc The remote control unit also gives full control over all TV and video func tions Consumer Infrared Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Optional 3 Click 4 Install ITE CIR Yes OR Click Start menu R...

Page 178: ...Pause 9 Play 10 Rewind 11 Fast Forward 12 Replay 13 Skip 14 Back 15 More Information 16 Cursor Keys OK Used to Navigate Media Center Menus 17 Volume 18 Channel Change 19 Start Starts Cybelink PowerCinema 20 Mute 21 Recorded TV 22 Guide 23 Live TV 24 DVD Menu 25 Number Pad 26 Clear 27 Enter 2 4 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 27 10 19 20 21 26 24 23 25 ...

Page 179: ...guage you prefer and then click Next 3 Click Next Next 4 Click the button to accept the license agreement for Microsoft R DirectX R and then click Next Next Finish 5 Click Next Yes 6 Type in the Cyberlink PowerCinema CD Key provided make sure you also input a User and Com pany Name and then click Next 7 Click Next Next Next Finish 8 Click Next Install Finish to install SimHID 9 Click Finish to res...

Page 180: ...Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Others 05Camera Setup exe and click OK 4 Choose the language you prefer and click OK 5 Click Next Finish to restart the computer 6 Run the BisonCap application program from the BisonCam shortcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start Programs All Programs menu Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the PC Camera CD and any acco...

Page 181: ... Advanced in the Device volume tab 3 Click Options and scroll down and click Properties 4 Select Realtek HD Audio input from the Mixer Device menu 5 Click Mic Volume check box if it is not checked then click OK 6 Boost the volume as high as it will go in Recording 7 Close the window and then click OK 8 Run the BisonCap application program from the Start Programs All Programs BisonCam menu 9 Go to ...

Page 182: ...Windows XP Information E 40 PC Camera Module E Figure E 24 Audio Setup Windows XP ...

Page 183: ...aptured Video As choose a file name and location and then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In the BisonCap program you will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will auto matically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files you can go to ...

Page 184: ...screen in the BisonCap program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCap program 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Figure E 25 Video Capture Filter ...

Page 185: ...indicated below Wireless Kit Driver 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Optional 3 Click 6 Install WKit Driver Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Others 06WKit SetupKey exe and click OK 4 Click the button to install the driver 5 Click OK 6 Double click the taskbar icon or right ...

Page 186: ...ws the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing for maximum hard disk efficiency and per formance AHCI mode can be supported by one or two hard disks RAID Level Description RAID 0 Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is writte...

Page 187: ...S CD 5 A prepared formatted blank 3 5 1 44MB floppy diskette 6 The second hard disk required for RAID but not required for AHCI installed in the optional device drive bay see page 6 3 RAID Array Types A Mirrored Array RAID 1 provides full data protection as data can simply be copied from a healthy disk to a replacement for any failed disk A Striped Array RAID 0 is NOT fault tolerant The failure of...

Page 188: ...iskette will now be created for you 6 Remove the SATA RAID AHCI driver diskette 7 Start up your computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS 8 Go to the Advanced menu For RAID Mode Set SATA RAID Enable SATA RAID Enable Advanced Menu on page 5 9 to Enabled OR For AHCI Mode Set SATA AHCI Enable SATA AHCI Enable Advanced Menu on page 5 9 to Enabled 9 Press Esc and go to the Boot menu 10 Set the external C...

Page 189: ...3 on page E 44 and RAID Array Types on page E 45 and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field 5 Press Enter and the system will select the physical disks to use 1 Create RAID Volume 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 4 Exit RAID Volumes None Defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 HDT722516DLA380 VDK71GTE17AH6K 153 4GB Non RAID Disk 4 ST3808...

Page 190: ...Y to exit the RAID configuration menu 1 Create RAID Volume 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 4 Exit RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 1 My RAID RAID0 Stripe 128KB 149 1GB Normal Yes Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 HDT722516DLA380 VDK71GTE17AH6K 153 4GB Member Disk 0 4 ST380811AS 5PS196TS 74 5GB Member Disk 0 Intel R Matrix Storage M...

Page 191: ...R HH H0 SATA RAID Controller Desktop ICH8R For AHCI Mode Intel R 82801HR HH H0 SATA AHCI Controller Desktop ICH8R 17 After you have selected the appropriate option press Enter 18 The system will now read from the floppy disk drive and then return to the Windows Setup menu 19 Press Enter to continue installing the operating system as normal see your Windows documentation if you need help on install...

Page 192: ... Click 1 Install Intel Matrix Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Others 01Matrix iadata_cd exe and click OK 4 Click Next Next Yes Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer 6 Run the Intel R Matrix Storage Manager application from the Start Programs All Programs menu Figure E 30 Intel Matrix Storage Console 7 The Intel R Matrix Storage Manager provides information on the RAID st...

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