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E-4200
User's Guide

MAN SYS US E-4200 USR GDE R0 10/98

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Page 2: ...US E 4200 USR GDE R0 10 98 In our effort to use nature s resources efficiently and wisely we print all manuals on recycled papers that meet the minimum requirements established by the Federal EPA in i...

Page 3: ...y 2000 Inc Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsof...

Page 4: ...system setup 5 Using power management 6 Using Suspend Mode 7 Turning off your system 8 Resetting your computer 9 System Features 11 Standard features 12 Front panel features 13 Desktop front panel 13...

Page 5: ...ide Cleaning the monitor screen 24 Cleaning the computer and monitor cases 24 Protecting against viruses 25 Appendix 26 Acronyms and abbreviations 27 Terms and definitions 29 Regulatory compliance sta...

Page 6: ...Preface Conventions used in this guide iv Safety instructions v Additional information sources vii...

Page 7: ...s that the keys must be pressed simultaneously Setup Commands to be entered options to select and messages that appear on your monitor are printed in bold User s Guide Names of publications and files...

Page 8: ...any kind into the computer ventilation slots Use the voltage setting for your area The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage As a safety feature this system is equipped...

Page 9: ...e manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is dam...

Page 10: ...dates An expanded glossary Technical tips Service Agreement information Technical documents and component information Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Online access to Tech Support The System Restoratio...

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Page 12: ...1 Getting Started Identifying your computer case 2 Setting up your system 3 Starting your system 4 Using power management 6 Turning off your system 8 Resetting your computer 9...

Page 13: ...2 E 4200 User s Guide Identifying your computer case Your computer case comes in three models desktop mid tower and tower Mid tower case Tower case Desktop case...

Page 14: ...or other heat generating objects Keep your computer away from equipment that generates magnetic fields such as unshielded stereo speakers Even a telephone placed too close to the computer may cause in...

Page 15: ...e all the system components are turned off and then turn on the power strip 2 Press the power button on the monitor to turn on the monitor 3 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the compu...

Page 16: ...nds any problems Write down the error message that appears See the Troubleshooting chapter of Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E 4200 System for a description of error messages Completing the oper...

Page 17: ...log boxes in case you need to change or correct the information you typed 5 Restart your system The setup is complete Using power management The Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems together wi...

Page 18: ...he power LED turns green and your computer returns to the state it was in before it entered Suspend However if your system is part of a Novell network putting your computer in Suspend disconnects you...

Page 19: ...Windows NT 3 Select Shut Down 4 Click OK The computer turns off If you see a message saying It is now safe to turn off your computer Windows NT only press your computer s power button to turn off the...

Page 20: ...n for 5 seconds 4 The power indicator light turns off indicating that the computer is turned off 5 Press and release the power button again to turn on the system 6 After displaying some of the startup...

Page 21: ...f indicating that the computer is turned off 5 Press and release the power button again to turn on the system 6 As a part of the regular startup process a program to check the disk status will automat...

Page 22: ...2 Chapter 1 System Features Standard features 12 Front panel features 13 Rear panel features 16...

Page 23: ...ndom Access Memory SDRAM 512K of L2 cache LM81 management Intel 440 BX chipset Three PCI slots one shared PCI ISA slot and one ISA slot 1 44 MB 3 5 inch diskette drive PIIX4E controller Keyboard port...

Page 24: ...s when the hard drive is active Power LED Lights when the computer is turned on The green light indicates your computer is using full power The amber light indicates your computer is in low power mode...

Page 25: ...ED Lights when the computer is turned on The green light indicates your computer is using full power The amber light indicates your computer is in low power mode Power button Turns the computer on and...

Page 26: ...ect button Ejects a CD from the CD ROM drive Diskette eject button Ejects diskettes from the diskette drive Power button Turns the computer on and off Power LED Lights when the computer is turned on T...

Page 27: ...ectly from the CD ROM drive CD ROM drive Plays data or audio CDs Rear panel features The following rear panel features are included with your desktop mid tower and tower computers Desktop rear panel T...

Page 28: ...ects the monitor s interface cable RJ 45 LAN connector Connects a cable that connects the computer to a network Serial ports Connect serial devices such as musical instrument digital interface MIDI de...

Page 29: ...a printer or other parallel device Video port Connects the monitor s interface cable RJ 45 LAN connector Connects a cable that connects the computer to a network Serial ports Connect serial devices s...

Page 30: ...System 2 PS 2 compatible keyboard Power Connector Connects the computer power cord The other end of the power cord plugs into an AC outlet or power strip Voltage selector Sets the voltage for your are...

Page 31: ...device Video port Connects the monitor s interface cable RJ 45 LAN connector Connects a cable that connects the computer to a network Serial ports Connect serial devices such as musical instrument di...

Page 32: ...3 Maintaining and Cleaning Your System Maintaining your system 22 Cleaning your system 23...

Page 33: ...fragmenter Windows NT has a similar maintenance tool called Check Disk To use these programs consult your Windows Help or the operating system documentation Hard disk partition information The hard dr...

Page 34: ...uctions that appear on your screen If you are prompted for a password during the installation process enter LOWTCO LANDesk Client Manager comes with complete electronic documentation and online help R...

Page 35: ...icles trapped under the keys The easiest way to do this is to blow trapped dirt from under the keys using an aerosol can of air with a narrow straw like extension If you spill liquid on the keyboard t...

Page 36: ...boot sectors Diskettes used in a contaminated system get a virus and transfer the virus when used in another system A virus can also spread through programs downloaded from bulletin boards or the Int...

Page 37: ...A Appendix Acronyms and abbreviations 27 Terms and definitions 29 Regulatory compliance statements 32...

Page 38: ...access memory ECC Error correcting code FAT File allocation table GB Gigabyte IDE Integrated drive electronics IRQ Interrupt request line ISA Industry standard architecture LAN Local area network LED...

Page 39: ...28 E 4200 User s Guide ROM Read only memory SCSI Small computer system interface SDRAM Synchronous dynamic random access memory TCP IP Transmission control protocol Internet protocol V Volt...

Page 40: ...you reset the computer when it is already turned on Boot disk A disk containing operating system programs required to start your computer A boot disk can be a diskette hard drive or CD Byte The basic...

Page 41: ...gnal the processor when the device needs the processor s services The number of IRQs is limited by industry standards Operating system A program that supervises the computer s operation including hand...

Page 42: ...olution is measured by the number of pixels the screen can display For example a resolution of 800x600 means that the screen can display 800 pixels in a row and can display 600 rows The more pixels di...

Page 43: ...nt into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Accessories This equipment has been tested and f...

Page 44: ...the Class 2 category Information Technology Equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference b...

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Page 46: ...K keyboard cleaning 24 L LANDesk client manager entering password 23 installing 23 M manual conventions iv monitor adjusting 4 cleaning 24 mouse 17 cleaning 23 O operating system setup 5 P POST power...

Page 47: ...formation 25 system board features 20 T turning off your system Windows 95 8 Windows 98 8 Windows NT 8 W Windows 95 setup 5 shut down procedures 8 Windows 98 setup 5 shut down procedures 8 Windows NT...

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