4-4 24-Hour Information Services
NECCSD BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE
Through your network connection (or if you have access to
a modem), you can use the NECCSD Bulletin Board
Service (BBS) to get the latest information on hardware and
software. The BBS allows you to download files (video
drivers, printer drivers, BIOS updates, etc.) for system
enhancements and upgrades.
The BBS can also be accessed through the CompuServe
online service.
Log onto the BBS as follows.
1.
From the Windows desktop, click the
Start
button.
2.
Point to Programs. Point to Accessories and then click
HyperTerminal
.
3.
Double click the
Hypertrm.exe
icon. The
HyperTerminal program appears.
4.
Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your
modem. Click the
HyperTerminal
help button for
information about dialing the phone number.
If you need to check communications settings, check that
the settings match the following BBS parameters.
Baud rate: select any baud rate that matches your
modem
Parity: none
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: Xon/Xoff (select Hardware if using
14.4 bps or higher).