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1.  

Start>My Computer>Properties>Hardware>Device 

Manager.

 

2.  A yellow exclamation point (or question mark) next to 

any hardware device indicates a missing or problematic 
driver. To update a driver, find the device that needs 
troubleshooting, right-click on its entry in the list, and 
select 

Update Driver

. Follow the on screen instructions 

to complete driver installation. 

Chapter 2 

Maintaining Your System

The Device Manager window.

Summary of Contents for Edge DualX

Page 1: ...lems should they arise We look forward to hearing from you over the course of your Velocity Micro PC ownership Please contact us with questions comments sug gestions and ideas We love hearing your fee...

Page 2: ...2 Velocity Micro Inc 7 5 1 0 W h i t e p i n e R d R i c h m o n d V A 2 3 2 3 7 8 0 0 3 0 3 7 8 6 6 www velocitymicro com 2 0 0 6 Ve l o c i t y M i c r o...

Page 3: ...eeing Up Hard Drive Space 15 Loading Programs and Files Faster 16 Uninstalling Unused Programs 17 Working with Drivers 18 Troubleshooting Drivers 18 Updating Drivers 20 Preventing Electrostatic Discha...

Page 4: ...you To nd the exact model and manufacturer of hardware components you have check your system s invoice If you cannot nd this information send a request to vmsupport velocitymicro com and include your...

Page 5: ...ures Doing this will give hot air room to circulate and cool down Avoid placing your computer inside a desk s built in enclosure These spaces trap heat and increase noise If you purchased a subwoofer...

Page 6: ...urge protector or UPS from Velocity Micro Storing Manuals and CDs Your system ships with all the manuals for its software and hardware products as well as a number of important disks Place all manuals...

Page 7: ...vanced set up of items like digital video or digital audio hardware please consult the included manuals for assistance 1 Connect your keyboard and mouse to their intended ports USB or PS 2 as demonstr...

Page 8: ...analog VGA monitor to a digital DVI port use the included adapter 3 Connect your monitor s power cable to a surge protector or UPS 4 For broadband Internet access cable or DSL or connection to a T1 o...

Page 9: ...to the color coding scheme on the back of your PC and on each of the accessories cords to match them up properly 6 Connect your power cable to the computer s power supply Connect the other end to the...

Page 10: ...r s case On LX cases this button will be located behind the door 11 Your computer should boot up If it does not double check that all cables are properly connected and that all surge protectors and po...

Page 11: ...pts and dialog boxes to complete the setup process Note that the product key does not contain the numerals 0 1 or 5 When you login to Windows for the rst time you will see the Windows activation scree...

Page 12: ...ck the key icon located in the bottom right hand corner of the screen You can also activate Windows over the phone You may bypass the activation screen for 30 days before Windows will require you to a...

Page 13: ...lation These simple tips can help your system stay clear of most viruses Make sure you have antivirus protection and anti spyware software These can be purchased from Velocity Micro Reliable versions...

Page 14: ...at at the end of the name Files with these endings are meant to execute programs they could potentially contain viruses Be especially aware of downloading les with a combination of gif bmp or jpg in c...

Page 15: ...ystem Tools Disk Cleanup The program will prompt you to specify a drive on which to operate usually C The Disk Cleanup window will appear 2 Place a check mark next to the location s that you want to c...

Page 16: ...ow cluttered your system is with scattered bits of les Velocity Micro recommends running Disk Defragmenter once a week for optimal system performance Use Disk Defragmenter in the following manner 1 Se...

Page 17: ...alth of your system you should remove old or unwanted programs and les on a regular basis The Control Panel contains a record of all the programs installed on your hard drive To remove an application...

Page 18: ...ou to put in the disk that came with the product Troubleshooting Drivers Velocity Micro loads your system with the most recent drivers for all components as well including them on a disk that comes wi...

Page 19: ...ark next to any hardware device indicates a missing or problematic driver To update a driver nd the device that needs troubleshooting right click on its entry in the list and select Update Driver Foll...

Page 20: ...he manufacturer s website and looking for the Drivers Downloads or Support section Follow the posted guidelines for installing the new drivers Flashing the BIOS Flashing your motherboard s BIOS is not...

Page 21: ...scharge static electricity from your body by touching a grounded unpainted metal surface The metal chassis of your system case works ne for this procedure Avoid placing your open system on thick carpe...

Page 22: ...o connections and sound quality Installing a faster video card for increased performance in 3D games Installing more memory to improve multitasking performance and system reliability Opening your comp...

Page 23: ...gently wipe the computer case monitor case printer case keyboard mouse and speakers Never use soap or a spray product Never allow liquid to drip or spill inside computer parts or case openings The In...

Page 24: ...of compressed air to remove dirt and debris that may have accumulated underneath your keys Mouse Mousepad Turn the mouse upside down Use a clean lint free cloth to wipe off any debris from the eye le...

Page 25: ...least three times in the rst month of use Use the power management features of your notebook Navigate to Start Control Panel Power Options Customizing these options for your system can greatly extend...

Page 26: ...www velocitymicro com Chapter 3 Restoring Your System If you experience a complete lack of function in your PC you may need to perform a complete system restore Call VelocityCare for further instructi...

Page 27: ...surge protector or outlet Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the front of the monitor to make sure they are not darkened Make sure the video cable is plugged into both the system and the m...

Page 28: ...nd CD DVD drives are empty Remove any USB storage devices and ash media If the message persists contact Velocity Micro Customer Care Problem The monitor displays an image but it is distorted or hour g...

Page 29: ...2 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge carefully open your case and use a can of compressed air to gently blow dust off any fans Dust buildup creates turbulence and noise around the fans Consider upgra...

Page 30: ...replacing the battery which is just a regular watch battery you can get from any hardware or electronics store Check your motherboard s manual to nd out the type of battery you need Problem The compu...

Page 31: ...ork clean and dry your mouse pad or mousing surface Make sure your surface is smooth for your mouse Make sure Windows has the correct drivers for your mouse Right click on the My Computer icon then Pr...

Page 32: ...itymicro com Windows Help Select Help and Support from the Start Menu Use the index to nd information about your question Online Help Visit Microsoft Help and Support at http www microsoft com support...

Page 33: ...If you are having problems with an individual software program contact the vendor of that software You can use the phone number found in the software manual or visit the vendor s website Find a list...

Page 34: ...it is deemed necessary and feasible by Velocity Micro s Help Desk Velocity Micro will ship the customer the part s needed to repair the system and arrange for a Velocity Micro s eld service engineer...

Page 35: ...is responsible for paying all RMA shipping costs STANDARD TERMS OF SALE AND LIMITED WARRANTY AGREEMENT Velocity Micro warrants Velocity Micro s products are free from defects in materials and workman...

Page 36: ...ute functionally equivalent new or serviceable reconditioned parts and systems which are warranted for the remainder of same period as the original defective part Velocity Micro reserves the right to...

Page 37: ...ing the original operating system and original device drivers only Data File Backup Velocity Micro claims no responsibility for any lost or missing data on a customer s computer The customer is solely...

Page 38: ...rs to the amount of megabits per second that a card is capable of transmitting either 10 100 or 1000 megabits per second allowing for maximum compatibility with all networks 1000 Mbps is 1Gbps gigabit...

Page 39: ...numbers are better CL2 is faster memory than CL2 5 which is in turn faster than memory rated CL3 DDR Double Data Rate Motherboards that are marked DDR support Double Data Rate memory RAM This type of...

Page 40: ...ition processor are designed for high end gamers and power users FSB Front Side Bus The speed at which the motherboard can communicate with its RAM and chipset FSB speed is measured in megahertz MHz G...

Page 41: ...ache pronounced cash An extra level of chips on the processor that speed up commonly used functions The more cache your processor has the quicker it can perform certain functions PCI Express Periphera...

Page 42: ...ard drive rotates its magnetic platters Traditional speeds include 5400RPM and 7200RPM Serial ATA offers speeds of 10 000RPM SATA 150 or Serial ATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment High speed int...

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