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OWNER’S HANDBOOK

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Backing-up the pre-installed software

Apricot PCs arrive with a pre-installed copy of
Windows 

95. Additional software may be pre-

installed at the factory or by your Mitsubishi Electric
PC supplier.

We 

strongly

 recommend that you copy or ‘back-up’

any pre-installed software soon after setting up the
system. This is particularly important for systems that
are supplied without installation diskettes for the
software on the hard disk. A back up copy will
safeguard the pre-installed software against loss if the
hard disk fails or if you accidentally overwrite or
delete files.

♦ 

The Microsoft Create System Disks utility
allows you to create installation diskettes from
disk images pre-installed on the hard disk.

♦ 

To back up other pre-installed software (and
your own files) use the Backup tool. Click the

Start 

button in the Windows taskbar, then

Programs

, 

Accessories

, 

System Tools 

and

Backup

.

In general, any copy you make of pre-installed
software must be used only as a back-up copy, in case
the pre-installed version is lost. You are 

not 

allowed to

use installation diskettes created from disk images to
install the software onto another computer.

Summary of Contents for Apricot MS Series

Page 1: ...i n c l u d i n g Q uick S tart G uide Apricot MS SERIES Owner s Handbook COMPACT ...

Page 2: ... START GUIDE APRICOT MS SERIES QUICK START GUIDE For your own safety Read through the Safety Regulatory Notices section at the start of the Owner s Handbook before using the computer for the first time COMPACT ...

Page 3: ...let 5 Microphone 10101 Keyboard AC outlet includ ing Quic k Star t Guid e Apricot MS SERIES Owner s Handbook COMPACT Using the Welcome Mat Use the Welcome Mat to help you unpack and connect the components of your new personal computer The recommended order is 1 Keyboard 2 Mouse 3 Monitor signal cable 4 Stereo speakers and optional sub woofer 5 Modem cable 6 Microphone optional 7 Monitor power cord...

Page 4: ...computer to put it to sleep and to wake it up The colour of Power Mode light shows whether the computer is in Off red On or Standby green or Suspend yellow mode The monitor has its own power button or switch see the monitor s User Guide to find out where it is COMPACT Power Button Power Mode Light ...

Page 5: ...e of your files are lost In Suspend mode the Power Mode light is yellow Note Future versions of Windows will allow you to redefine the POWER button so that when you press it the operating system shuts down and the PC goes directly into Off mode Automatic power saving During periods of inactivity the computer automatically reduces the power consumption of idle components For example the monitor scr...

Page 6: ...off except to move or open up the computer Emergency shut down In exceptional circumstances you can shut down your PC without shutting down Windows first To do this press and hold down the POWER button for at least four seconds The computer also shuts itself down if you press the POWER button in MS DOS or before Windows starts Make sure it is an emergency In an emergency shut down you may lose any...

Page 7: ...er and configuring itself to take full advantage of your computer s components During the process you will need to enter your unique Windows 95 serial number You will find this on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity which forms part of your Windows documentation Remember to keep this certificate safe for future use Windows 95 also offers you the opportunity to install a printer However you d...

Page 8: ...ion for example if you change address Optionally for extra security you can decide that this same password is requested every time the computer is turned on or every time the mains power supply is interrupted If you forget your branding password you can use a specialfall back password instead The fall back password is a 12 digit number that is unique to your computer It is displayed only once the ...

Page 9: ... system 1 Right click with the mouse while pointing at the background of the Windows 95 desktop then select Properties from the pop up menu 2 Click the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog 3 You can now select the Display Area resolution and Colour Palette number of colours We suggest at least 800 by 600 pixels in 256 colours Tips You may have to specify the make and model of your monitor...

Page 10: ...your computer to the phone network you can use your computer as an answerphone and fax machine You can also access the Internet and in particular the World Wide Web WWW To get you started we have provided the Infotrade Internet service this offer applies only in the United Kingdom Infotrade is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric the makers of your Apricot PC Details of the Infotrade Internet offer...

Page 11: ...tup is complete you are prompted to restart your computer Once your computer has restarted you are ready to connect to the Internet and register your new account with Infotrade 3 Make sure the modem cable is connected from the back of the computer to your phone socket 4 Double click on The Internet icon on the Windows desktop to start Microsoft s Internet Explorer 5 Follow the instructions on the ...

Page 12: ...sages Easy Manager Configuration allows you to say which parts of the Easy Manager collection you want to use Entertainment Centre offers easy access to a range of games reference and productivity programs some of which may be pre installed on your computer s hard disk or supplied on CD Message Centre is the place where incoming electronic mail e mail voice and fax messages are available for you t...

Page 13: ... CD Player and Microsoft Internet Explorer The remote will only work withTV tuner cards that are approved by Mitsubishi Electric PC Division The remote control operates on two AA batteries which are provided Insert the batteries as shown on the right Hint To find out more about the remote control click on the Mitsubishi Electric symbol in the Windows taskbar then click Help ...

Page 14: ...APRICOT MS SERIES OWNER S HANDBOOK COMPACT MINITOWER MV AND MY EDITION ...

Page 15: ...escribed 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 recording ...

Page 16: ...ery may explode Replace a discharged battery with one of the same type another type may explode or ignite Follow the instructions contained in the Owner s Handbook to replace the battery Dispose of a discharged battery promptly and in accordance with the battery manufacturer s recommended instructions Do not recharge disassemble or incinerate the discharged battery Keep away from children Laser pr...

Page 17: ...ial Handling Area SHA as defined by EN 100015 1 1992 This means that working surfaces floor coverings and chairs must be connected to a common earth reference point and you should wear an earthed wrist strap and anti static clothing It is also a good idea to use an ionizer or humidifier to remove static from the air When installing any upgrade be sure you understand what the installation procedure...

Page 18: ...omputer any great distance use the original packing materials Maintenance Do not use sprays solvents or abrasives that might damage the system unit surface Do not use cleaning fluids or sprays near air vents ports or the diskette and CD ROM drives Occasionally wipe the system unit with a soft slightly damp lint free cloth Occasionally wipe over the air vents on the rear and sides of the system uni...

Page 19: ... you must check the voltage and frequency of that country s AC power supply and the type of power cord required there Check the power rating labels on the rear of the computer s system unit and its monitor to ensure that they are compatible with the AC power supply The computer can function within two alternative AC power supply ranges according to the position of the voltage selection switch on t...

Page 20: ... system unit and any other peripherals to nearby grounded AC power outlets Then switch on or connect the AC power supply 4 Turn on the system unit first then the monitor then other peripherals External speakers where supplied Always switch off or disconnect the AC supply before disconnecting any of the speaker leads whether audio or power Disconnect the AC supply from the speaker power unit when n...

Page 21: ...cable extensions are used ensure adequate earth connections are provided and screened cables are used If the system unit top cover or any other metal part is removed and then replaced all parts must be correctly re assembled and all screws tightened Legalities This equipment complies with the relevant clauses of the following European Directives and all subsequent amendments Low Voltage Directive ...

Page 22: ...ng the card 4 5 Reserving ISA legacy resources 4 6 Telling Windows about the new hardware 4 7 5 Motherboard Features Upgrades Pentium Systems Motherboard jumper settings 5 3 Motherboard IRQs and DMA channels 5 5 Adding more memory 5 7 Adding more video memory 5 10 Upgrading the processor 5 11 Replacing the configuration battery 5 15 6 Motherboard Features Upgrades Pentium II Systems Motherboard ju...

Page 23: ...iguring the drive 7 2 Installing in the forward drive bay 7 3 Installing in the rear drive bay 7 4 Partitioning and formatting the drive 7 5 8 Removable Media Drive Upgrades Configuring the drive 8 1 Installing the drive 8 2 9 BIOS Setup POST BIOS Setup 9 2 Power on self test 9 5 10 Troubleshooting Problems when starting 10 2 Common problems 10 4 Equipment Log ...

Page 24: ...facturer s data recorded on the various components product codes serial numbers etc A service engineer may need this information if the computer develops a fault For your own safety Read the Safety Regulatory Notices section at the start of this manual before using the computer for the first time Standard features Pentium MMX or Pentium II MMX processor At least 16 Mbytes of main memory 512 Kbyte ...

Page 25: ...rawer platter 6 CD headphone jack volume control 7 CD activity indicator 8 Line In socket for audio input 9 Headphones socket 10 Universal Serial Bus USB port 11 FireWire port factory option 12 S Video In port factory option 13 Composite Video In port factory option 14 CD emergency eject hole 15 CD EJECT button 16 Diskette drive 17 Message LED alerts you that you have an unread message 18 Message ...

Page 26: ...to conserve electricity Briefly pressing the POWER button wakes it up again On or Standby green Your computer is awake and working but may reduce power during idle moments Standby mode Move the mouse or press any keyboard key to activate it again See the Quick Start Guide for more information The MESSAGE light flashes when the Message Centre program part of the Easy Manager collection has one or m...

Page 27: ...Mouse port 5 Keyboard port 6 Serial port 7 Microphone socket 8 Line Out socket for audio output 9 Speaker socket 10 Universal Serial Bus USB port 11 Security loop for cable or padlock 12 AC power outlet for monitor 13 Voltage selection switch 14 AC power inlet from AC supply 15 Caselock 16 MIDI Joystick port 17 Auxiliary Line In socket factory option 18 SPDIF digital audio output for sending digit...

Page 28: ...drives and or a second HDD 4 Diskette drive 5 Motherboard 6 Processor socket Zero Insertion Force ZIF Socket 7 type 7 Main jumper block 8 DIMM sockets for system memory upgrades 9 Expansion card riser 10 Video memory upgrade socket factory option 11 Secondary E IDE interface connector for the CD ROM drive 12 Primary E IDE interface connector for hard disk drives 13 CMOS battery ...

Page 29: ...rd drive bay for removable media drives and or a second HDD 4 Diskette drive 5 Motherboard 6 DIMM sockets for system memory upgrades 7 Processor 8 Expansion card riser 9 Video memory upgrade socket factory option 10 Secondary E IDE interface connector for the CD ROM drive 11 Primary E IDE interface connector for hard disk drives 12 CMOS battery ...

Page 30: ...egulatory Notices at the start of this manual Right side panel 1 Shut down the computer and turn off the monitor 2 If your AC power outlets have switches set them to their off positions 3 Unplug all power cords from the rear of the system unit 4 Remove the panel s two fixing screws 5 Turn the caselock key to the unlocked position 6 Slide the panel carefully towards the rear of the system using the...

Page 31: ...owards the rear of the system using the handle provided After about 2 to 3 cm of movement it is possible to lift the panel vertically clear of the system In each case refitting is the reverse of removal Caution Exercise care with the removed panels as there are metal fixings and hooks on the inside that may scratch delicate surfaces ...

Page 32: ...mote control click on the Mitsubishi Electric symbol in the Windows taskbar then click Help CD starts the CD program STANDBY puts the computer into or wakes it up from an energy saving mode MESSAGE starts the Message Centre program OK and CANCEL accept and decline changes TV starts the TV Teletext program works only with TV tuner cards approved by Mitsubishi Electric PC Division EXIT closes the cu...

Page 33: ...s relating to ergonomic requirements For example you should ensure that little or no light is reflected off the monitor screen as glare and that the keyboard is placed in a comfortable position for typing Give the computer plenty of room so that air can circulate on all sides Air is drawn into the system unit through vents at the front and on the left hand side and expelled through the vent on the...

Page 34: ...l safeguard the pre installed software against loss if the hard disk fails or if you accidentally overwrite or delete files The Microsoft Create System Disks utility allows you to create installation diskettes from disk images pre installed on the hard disk To back up other pre installed software and your own files use the Backup tool Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar then Programs Acc...

Page 35: ...a fingerprint that might make the diskette difficult to read Keep diskettes away from dust moisture magnetic objects and equipment that generates magnetic fields Also avoid extremes of temperature and exposure to direct sunlight Otherwise data recorded on the diskette may become corrupted Inserting a diskette 1 Insert the diskette with the metal shutter foremost and with the label side facing upwa...

Page 36: ...ove it with tweezers or any similar implement you risk damaging the drive Call an authorised maintainer Write protecting a diskette A diskette can be write protected by sliding a tab towards the edge of the diskette to expose the small hole beneath it see illustration Note that the location of the tab depends on the type of diskette You can read copy or print the files on a write protected diskett...

Page 37: ...ormal music CDs the drive has its own headphone jack and associated volume control 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 disc to warp Do not attempt to move the computer while a CD is in the drive especially if the CD is being played at the time Warning The laser beam i...

Page 38: ...tter to draw it back into the drive COMPACT Ejecting a compact disc Ensure that the drive s activity indicator is not showing busy then press the EJECT button To eject the platter manually for example during a power failure you must first ensure that the computer is completely off the indicator on the POWER button will be unlit Insert a thin metal rod such as an unwound paper clip into the emergen...

Page 39: ...d sockets Technical summary The video system is ATI Technologies 3D Rage Pro This accelerates 3 D and motion video supports Windows Direct3D and assists DVD MPEG 2 video decoding In some models the 3D Rage Pro is augmented by an ATI ImpacTV part providing TV output The video system can be enhanced by fitting an MPEG 2 or TV tuner expansion card and interfacing it through the VESA Feature Connector...

Page 40: ...niversal Serial Bus In Out Multimedia Digital FireWire IEEE 1394 In Out Multimedia Digital Rear Microphone In Audio Analog Universal Serial Bus In Out Multimedia Digital Speakers Out Audio Analog Line Out Out Audio Analog TV Out S Video Out Video Analog Aux rear panel MIDI In Out Multimedia Digital Auxiliary Line In In Audio Analog SPDIF Out Audio Digital ...

Page 41: ...VCRs hi fi components and televisions The front Line In socket could also be used as an alternative to the rear Microphone socket or for input from a personal cassette or CD player S Video and Composite Video These front panel inputs allow you to connect your PC to analog video equipment such as cameras camcorders and VCRs The S Video input is for Hi8 or S VHS devices in which the luminance bright...

Page 42: ...le that is they can be plugged in and disconnected without turning off the computer The USB can supply DC power to certain devices so that they do not need an independent power supply It is also quite fast operating at 12 megabits per second which is appropriate for a wide range of applications including video conferencing cameras The Apricot MS Series has one USB port on the front bezel and anoth...

Page 43: ... Important This system complies with the CE Marking Directive and its strict legal requirements Use only parts tested and approved by Mitsubishi Electric PC Division Failure to do so may result in invalidating both the compliance and your warranty All expansion cards drives and peripherals must carry the CE mark to ensure continued compliance Expansion cards also known as expansion boards controll...

Page 44: ...automatically the first time you turn on the computer after installing the card However many ISA cards and some PCI cards require manual configuration If manual configuration is required you will probably need to specify at least two of the following Interrupt request level IRQ Direct memory access DMA channel Base input output I O port address Base memory address The important thing to understand...

Page 45: ... or reserve an interrupt that is usually assigned to one of these devices an alternative interrupt will be assigned through Plug and Play and the original interrupt can instead be used by the expansion card You can disable some motherboard components either by means of the BIOS Setup utility or else by changing jumper settings on the motherboard This frees the resources used by those components Se...

Page 46: ... an expansion card s memory must be mapped onto the addresses between C8000h and DFFFFh an area known as the upper memory block or UMB You can exclude or reserve UMB regions with the BIOS Setup utility The card s documentation should list its possible base addresses You may also need to know how much memory the card has so that you can leave the right gap between this card s base address and the n...

Page 47: ...tall the card according to its type and size In general it is easiest where possible to start with the farthest slot and work forwards 4 Remove the slot s blanking plate by removing the securing screw Keep the screw it will be needed later to secure the card 5 If the card you are installing is configured by the means of jumpers or switches check that it is correctly configured before proceeding 6 ...

Page 48: ...at you removed in Step 4 10 Connect any necessary signal cables to the card 11 Ensure no other cables or connectors have become dislodged then replace the side and top panels Reserving ISA legacy resources If the computer does not automatically detect the new expansion card the first time you turn it on start the BIOS Setup utility go to the Advanced menu and change the Reset Configuration Data it...

Page 49: ...e System Properties dialog 3 Select the device whose resources you want to change then click Properties 4 Click the Resources tab of the device s Properties dialog If your device does not have a Resources tab either you cannot change its resources or it isn t using any resource settings 5 Click the resource you want to change un check the Use Automatic Settings box then click Change Setting Tip In...

Page 50: ...hould automatically detect and configure cards that support Plug and Play In other cases you may have to tell Windows that you have installed new hardware as follows 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar then Settings then Control Panel 2 Double click on Add New Hardware 3 Follow the instructions in the Add New Hardware Wizard ...

Page 51: ...s at the beginning of this manual for advice on how to avoid damaging your computer with static electricity Be careful Never carry out any work inside the computer with AC power applied Always shut down the computer and unplug all power cords before removing the cover Do not change jumper settings unnecessarily Do not alter any jumpers or switch settings other than those identified in this chapter...

Page 52: ... sockets 8 Processor ZIF socket 9 Front panel connectors 10 CMOS battery 11 Front panel USB internal connector 12 Primary E IDE connector 13 Secondary E IDE connector 14 Wake on Call modem connector 15 CD audio connector 16 SPDIF internal connector 17 1 44 Mbyte diskette drive connector 18 Speakerphone modem audio connector 19 Joystick MIDI internal connector 20 Universal Serial Bus USB port 21 Sp...

Page 53: ...small triangular marking Do not change jumper settings unnecessarily Do not alter any jumpers or switch settings other than those identified in this chapter unless told to by your Mitsubishi Electric PC supplier or an authorised maintainer Otherwise you may damage the system processor the motherboard or both Processor bus speed J10 After upgrading your processor but before turning on the system yo...

Page 54: ... board video adapter If for some reason this does not happen and you experience problems with a newly fitted card you can manually disable the on board video adapter by moving the jumper in block J50 to pins 2 3 Audio disabling J80 The on board audio codec can be disabled by moving the jumpers on jumper block J80 to pins 2 3 Disabling the audio system frees the interrupts and DMA channel used by t...

Page 55: ...0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 System timer Keyboard controller PIC daisy chain Infra red remote control BS Serial port 1 BS Audio JS Diskette controller BS Parallel port usually sharable BS Real time clock On board video sharable JS USB sharable BS Mouse BS Co processor Primary E IDE BS Secondary E IDE BS Refer to next page for an explanation of this table ...

Page 56: ... DMA channels 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Audio JS Diskette controller BS Parallel port in ECP mode BS DMAC daisy chain Key Fixed assignment BS Can be disabled by BIOS Setup Usual assignment JS Can be disabled by changing a motherboard jumper setting Alternative assignment by BIOS Setup Alternative assignment by Plug and Play ...

Page 57: ...Technical note The DIMMs you use must have the following specification gold contacts 3 3V 64 bit unbuffered SDRAM type with Serial Presence Detect SPD and a CAS latency of 2 at 66 MHz If you use any other type of DIMM you risk damaging the motherboard Before you begin 1 Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords 2 Take suitable anti static precautions and remove the right side panel For more...

Page 58: ...fts it partly out of the socket If you have this type of socket carefully ease apart the clips at each end to free the DIMM The DIMM can then be tilted forward and lifted out of the socket Removing a DIMM If you need to start by removing a DIMM follow the diagrams on the left depending on what type of socket you have Hold the DIMM by its ends and avoid touching the metal contacts Place the DIMM in...

Page 59: ... not fit easily remove it and start again When you have finished replace any expansion cards you needed to remove then refit the right side panel If the computer does not automatically detect the new memory the first time you turn it on start the BIOS Setup utility go to the Advanced menu and change the Reset Configuration Data item to Yes then restart the computer If an error message appears chec...

Page 60: ...nformation see the Anti static precautions section in the Safety Regulatory Notices at the start of this manual 3 Remove any expansion cards that impede access to the video memory upgrade socket see the diagram at the start of this chapter 4 Unpack the upgrade kit Hold the SODIMM chip by its edges and be careful not to touch the metal pins 5 Insert the SODIMM into the socket as shown below 6 Repla...

Page 61: ...lug all power cords 2 Take suitable anti static precautions and remove the right side panel For more information see the Anti static precautions section in the Safety Regulatory Notices at the start of this manual 3 Remove any expansion cards that impede access to the processor 4 If the system was in use immediately before starting this procedure the processor will be hot wait at least 15 minutes ...

Page 62: ... lever C from the side of the ZIF socket and raise it to the upright position at right angles to the motherboard There may be a little stiffness at the beginning and end of the lever s movement be careful not to use excessive force 8 Lift the processor with fan sink clear of the system unit and place it on an anti static surface Hold the processor by its edges and avoid touching any of the metal p...

Page 63: ... the securing lever on the ZIF socket is still in the upright position 11 Take the upgrade processor out of its anti static packaging Hold the processor by its edges and avoid touching the metal pins The upgrade processor A and the ZIF socket B are keyed to ensure that the processor is installed in the correct orientation The pin pattern is totally different at one corner The processor will only f...

Page 64: ...herboard Caution If the fan sink power cable is not reconnected properly the processor may run slowly or not at all and there is a risk that it may overheat and be permanently damaged 16 Adjust the processor bus speed selection jumpers in block J10 as described at the start of this chapter When you have finished replace any expansion cards you needed to remove then refit the right side panel If th...

Page 65: ...other small battery powered electronic items To replace the battery 1 Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords 2 Take suitable anti static precautions and remove the right side panel For more information see the section on Anti static precautions in the Safety Regulatory Notices at the start of this manual 3 Remove any expansion cards that impede access to the battery holder 4 Using a non ...

Page 66: ...ace of the battery pick up the replacement with the positive terminal upwards Press the battery into the holder using a non conductive implement 7 Replace any expansion cards you removed earlier and refit the right side panel 8 Dispose of the discharged battery in accordance with the battery manufacturer s instructions The next time you turn on the computer you will have to run the BIOS Setup util...

Page 67: ... Regulatory Notices at the beginning of this manual for advice on how to avoid damaging your computer with static electricity Be careful Never carry out any work inside the computer with AC power applied Always shut down the computer and unplug all power cords before removing the cover Do not change jumper settings unnecessarily Do not alter any jumpers or switch settings other than those identifi...

Page 68: ...e connector 3 SPDIF internal connector 4 CD audio connector 5 Front panel USB internal connector 6 Primary E IDE connector 7 Secondary E IDE connector 8 PSU logic connector 9 Wake on LAN connector 10 Wake on Call modem connector 11 CMOS battery 12 Front panel connectors 13 Processor socket 14 DIMM sockets 15 Case fan connector 16 CPU fan connector 17 Processor heat sense input 18 VFC AMC video fea...

Page 69: ...m enable disable J12 Clear CMOS PL18 Joystick MIDI internal connector PL19 Speakerphone modem audio connector PL23 Front panel controls options PL25 Internal case speaker if fitted PL26 Message light PL27 Message switch External connections Port Purpose Case Symbol A Monitor port B TV Out S Video port factory option C Parallel printer port D Mouse port E Keyboard port F Serial port 10101 G Microph...

Page 70: ...Do not alter any jumpers or switch settings other than those identified in this chapter unless told to by your Mitsubishi Electric PC supplier or an authorised maintainer Otherwise you may damage the system processor the motherboard or both On board video disabling J1 If you install a video adapter expansion card the computer should automatically detect this and disable the on board video adapter ...

Page 71: ...lerator DSP move jumper J9 from pins 1 2 EN to pins 2 3 DIS Audio disabling J10 The on board audio system can be disabled by removing jumper J10 from pins 1 2 EN to pins 2 3 DIS Disabling the audio system frees the interrupt and DMA channel used by that system normally IRQ5 IRQ11 DMA0 and DMA1 BIOS upgrade and reprogram J12 J2 These jumpers should not normally be changed except by a service engine...

Page 72: ...ected 2 3 BIOS reprogramming J2 Enabled 1 2 Disabled 2 3 This jumper must be returned to the normal position before reconnecting the power cord Fan Connectors PL3 PL2 Pins CPU Fansink PL3 Pins Main fan PL2 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 12v 2 12v controlled 3 Fan Fail 3 Fan Fail This voltage varies to control the fan speed This is determined from the processor s heatsink temperature sensor ...

Page 73: ...s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 System timer Keyboard controller PIC daisy chain Infra red remote control BS Serial port 1 BS Audio JS Diskette controller BS Parallel port usually sharable BS Real time clock On board video sharable JS USB sharable BS Mouse BS Co processor Primary E IDE BS Secondary E IDE BS Refer to next page for an explanation of this table ...

Page 74: ...ts DMA channels 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Audio JS Diskette controller BS Parallel port in ECP mode BS DMAC daisy chain Key Fixed assignment BS Can be disabled by BIOS Setup Usual assignment JS Can be disabled by changing a motherboard jumper setting Alternative assignment by BIOS Setup Alternative assignment by Plug and Play ...

Page 75: ...he DIMMs you use must have the following specification gold contacts 3 3V 64 or 72 bit unbuffered SDRAM type with Serial Presence Detect SPD and a CAS latency of 2 at 66 MHz If you use any other type of DIMM you risk damaging the motherboard The ECC capabilities of 72 bit DIMMs will only operate if all the DIMMs in the system are 72 bit Before you begin 1 Turn off the computer and unplug all power...

Page 76: ... lifts it partly out of the socket If you have this type of socket carefully ease apart the clips at each end to free the DIMM The DIMM can then be tilted forward and lifted out of the socket Removing a DIMM If you need to start by removing a DIMM follow the diagrams on the left depending on what type of socket you have Hold the DIMM by its ends and avoid touching the metal contacts Place the DIMM...

Page 77: ...ill not fit easily remove it and start again When you have finished replace any expansion cards you needed to remove then refit the right side panel If the computer does not automatically detect the new memory the first time you turn it on start the BIOS Setup utility go to the Advanced menu and change the Reset Configuration Data item to Yes then restart the computer If an error message appears c...

Page 78: ... the computer and unplug all power cords 2 Take suitable anti static precautions and remove the right side panel For more information see the Anti static precautions section in the Safety Regulatory Notices at the start of this manual 3 Remove any expansion cards that impede access to the video memory upgrade socket see the diagram at the start of this chapter 4 Unpack the upgrade kit Hold the SOD...

Page 79: ...r assembly To remove the existing processor 1 Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords 2 Take suitable anti static precautions and remove the right side panel For more information see the Anti static precautions section in the Safety Regulatory Notices at the start of this manual 3 Remove any expansion cards that impede access to the processor 4 If the system was in use immediately before ...

Page 80: ...n antistatic container To fit a new processor It should be noted that any upgrade or Overdrive processor will not have the heat sensor as fitted to the original processor This will cause the front case fan to operate at full speed continuously with an increase in noise levels 1 Take the processor out of its anti static packaging Hold the processor by its edges or its heatsink and avoid touching th...

Page 81: ...wn cooling fan built into the heatsink This will have a power lead that will need to be connected to PL3 on the motherboard marked 16 on the motherboard diagram 6 Now adjust the processor multiplier speed links on the motherboard Jumpers 5 to 8 in conjunction with the new processor s data sheet Warning This processor requires continuous airflow Ensure that the supply lead for the front casing fan ...

Page 82: ...her small battery powered electronic items To replace the battery 1 Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords 2 Take suitable anti static precautions and remove the right side panel For more information see the section on Anti static precautions in the Safety Regulatory Notices at the start of this manual 3 Using a non conductive implement release the latch that holds the battery in place T...

Page 83: ...tery pick up the replacement with the positive terminal upwards Press the battery into the holder using a non conductive implement 7 Refit the right side panel 8 Dispose of the discharged battery in accordance with the battery manufacturer s instructions The next time you turn on the computer you will have to run the BIOS Setup utility to reset the hardware configuration ...

Page 84: ...e rear drive bay is designed to accommodate one or two more 3 5 inch SCSI drives Although it is theoretically possible to mix E IDE and SCSI drives within the same system in practice this is deprecated The maximum configurations are therefore two E IDE drives or four SCSI drives 3 1 2 4 1 First or master hard disk drive HDD 2 Slot for a second HDD 3 Slot for a removable media drive 4 Rear drive ba...

Page 85: ...u and change the Reset Configuration Data item to Yes then restart the computer Configuring the drive Hard disk drives typically require configuration perhaps by altering jumpers on the drive itself prior to installation Configuration details vary from drive to drive a second E IDE hard disk drive needs to be configured as the slave drive a SCSI drive must be configured with a device ID number ind...

Page 86: ...om the front of the internal drive bay metalwork 6 Remove the 3 5 inch drive mounting plate it is secured by two screws on each side 7a If you are fitting a 3 25 inch hard disk drive attach it to the 3 5 inch drive mounting plate using the special screws provided with the drive Carefully slide the mounting tray with drive back into the drive bay from the front then secure it on both sides using th...

Page 87: ... and remove all the system panels For more information see Anti static precautions in the Safety Regulatory Notices at the start of this manual 4 If the rear drive bay already contains a SCSI drive unplug the SCSI ribbon signal cable and power cables from that drive 5 Remove the two screws that secure the rear drive bay to the chassis and take the bay out of the system unit 6 Mount the new drive w...

Page 88: ...he drive you must partition and format it With Windows 95 you use the MS DOS Fdisk program to create partitions on the disk The Fdisk program can be run in an MS DOS window within Windows Type Help Fdisk at the MS DOS command prompt to find out more After using Fdisk you are prompted to restart the computer Once back in Windows you can format the partitions by opening the My Computer folder select...

Page 89: ...st bus adapter expansion card The secondary E IDE connector can accommodate up to two devices daisy chained in series A SCSI host adapter can usually accommodate several devices in series Warning Never carry out any work inside the computer with AC power applied Always shut down the computer and unplug all power cords before removing the top cover Configuring the drive Removable media drives somet...

Page 90: ...ons and remove all the system panels For more information see Anti static precautions in the Safety Regulatory Notices at the start of this manual 4 Carefully remove the plastic bezel blanking insert from the selected drive slot by pushing it out from the rear with a blunt instrument for example the end of a rubber tipped pencil A hole for this is provided inside the system unit alongside the driv...

Page 91: ...plied with the device or the card between the rear of the device and the card 8b If you are fitting a second ATA device attach the spare connector on the CD ROM ribbon signal cable to the new drive 9 Attach any other signal cables as instructed in the documentation supplied with the removable media drive 10 Check to ensure that no other cables or connections have become dislodged or trapped during...

Page 92: ...he 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 battery so that the configuration is preserved even while the computer is switched off Your computer arrives already configured but may need to be configured again after you add or remove add on options such as memory modules...

Page 93: ... detects a configuration error or fault This may be signalled by one or more POST error messages If a persistent fault is indicated make a note of any error messages and the current configuration settings before calling an authorised maintainer The CMOS battery may be running down This may cause spurious POST error messages If this happens every time you turn on the computer you may have to change...

Page 94: ...enu F9 Restore the default settings for all menus F10 Save the changes you ve made and exit from BIOS Setup Control keys Use the keys listed in the legend bar at the bottom of the BIOS Setup screen to make your selections or exit the current menu Sub menus are marked by a pointer To display a sub menu use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want then press ENTER Changeable fields...

Page 95: ... ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion or PCI PNP ISA UMB Region Exclusion as required Multi boot facility If you restart your computer and press the ESC key while the Mitsubishi Electric logo is on the screen a diagnostics screen appears followed by a menu similar to the following Boot Menu 1 Diskette Drive 2 Removable Devices 3 Hard Disk Drive 4 ATAPI CD ROM Drive 5 Network Boot Enter Setup This menu can b...

Page 96: ... to reconfigure the system If the computer won t start after you make changes in BIOS Setup try restoring the original values Open up the system unit and check that all internal signal and power cables are securely connected If the problem persists contact your supplier or authorised maintainer Diskette drive A error Drive A is present but fails the POST diskette tests Check that the drive is defi...

Page 97: ...found An operating system cannot be located either on a system diskette or on a hard disk Start BIOS Setup and check that the diskette and or hard disk drives are specified correctly Parity check 1 xxxx or Parity check 2 xxxx Parity error found on the system 1 or I O 2 bus The BIOS attempts to locate and display the address xxxx If it cannot locate the address it displays Previous boot incomplete ...

Page 98: ...eed to replace your motherboard Terminal POST errors and beep codes There are several POST routines that shut down the computer if they fail If possible the BIOS displays a two digit hexadecimal code and or sounds a sequence of beeps to identify the point at which POST failed The most usual errors are listed in the table overleaf The BIOS also issues one long tone followed by two short tones if th...

Page 99: ... 2C xxxx 1 3 4 1 RAM failure on address line xxxx 2E xxxx 1 3 4 3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus 30 xxxx 1 4 1 1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus 46 2 1 2 3 Check ROM copyright notice 58 2 2 3 1 Test for unexpected interrupts 98 1 2 Video configuration failure or option ROM checksum failure One long two short beeps ...

Page 100: ...removal of the system cover If you are apprehensive Make a note of any of the symptoms error codes displayed messages and so on then turn off the computer and unplug all power cords before consulting your supplier or maintenance provider If something goes wrong Read this chapter Review the rest of this manual to make sure you are operating the computer correctly Read the on line Help For help with...

Page 101: ...call your supplier or maintenance provider If the replacement fuse does not blow reconnect a peripheral and turn it on Repeat this step for each peripheral in turn Power on self test POST Whenever the computer is turned on the BIOS POST routine tests various hardware components including memory and compares the actual configuration of the computer with that recorded in CMOS memory If POST detects ...

Page 102: ...t a system diskette press F1 and format the new hard disk as described in your operating system manuals Fixed disk read failure The hard disk may be defective Press F1 to retry Make sure the drive is correctly specified in the BIOS setup utility If the problem persists insert a system diskette press F1 backup the data held on the defective hard disk and try reformatting it No boot device available...

Page 103: ... on and that the fuse in the AC plug if any has not blown If the system still does not seem to be getting power obtain another power cord from your supplier Monitor If there is no display check that the monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are not too low If you have fitted a new video controller expansion card and subsequently encounter problems try disabling the on board...

Page 104: ...ture If the keyboard still won t work call your supplier or an authorised maintainer Expansion cards If an expansion card does not work check that all internal cables are securely connected 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 Se...

Page 105: ...ventional CD ROM drive you cannot write to a CD Hard disk drives If you encounter problems accessing a 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 permissions assigned by the operating system allow the intended access Overheating If the system ...

Page 106: ... Electronic Fingerprinting security feature see the Quick Start Guide for more information Record the password in the space provided below then store this page or the whole manual in a safe place Fall back password Manufacturer s data You should record the model codes and serial numbers of the system components You can update this with information about any expansion cards fitted Model Serial numb...

Page 107: ...Model Serial number Mouse Speakers Sub woofer Expansion cards Manufacturer Description Serial number 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

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