NEC VERSA P, Service Manual

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2-10 Setup and Operation
NOTE:
If a display related error occurs, it is in-
dicated by beeps.
SYSTEM PARAMETERS
The system uses Auto Setup to set and view system parameters. During POST, Auto Setup
detects current system parameters. Read the following subsections for specific uses and
procedures on setting system parameters.
Auto Setup
Auto Setup is a ROM-based program. It is functional when enabled (factory default). Use
the Setup Lock option in Auto Setup to prevent someone from viewing the hardware con-
figuration at power-on. To access Auto Setup after disabling it, use the ENABLACU.EXE
utility. For information on using the utility, read the “NEC Utilities” subsection that follows.
Auto Setup automatically detects current system parameters during the power-on self-test.
It also provides the following functions:
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sets date and time
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signals any hardware discrepancies during POST via error messages
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identifies any parameter(s) changes by blinking double carets (>>)
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verifies optional memory installation
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integrates security features.
Accessing Auto Setup
Auto Setup is available at power-on:
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after POST displays the memory test
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after the system password is entered (if set)
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before the MS-DOS prompt appears.
If there is an error at POST, press
F1
to enter Auto Setup. Check that the hardware set-
tings match the present configuration. When there is no error at POST, the following Auto
Setup Summary screen appears.