Elitegroup A900 (V2.1) User Manual

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c. d. e. f. 14. 15. 16. 17. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to the u

 The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country.  The flexible cord must b

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. a. b. c. d. e. f. 14. 15. 16. 17. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten. Wird das Gerät üeine

Das Kabel-Set, das an das Netzteil angeschlossen wird, muss den Anforderungen des Landes, in dem Sie das Netzteil einsetzen, genügen, je nachdem, ob

Personal Inventory This DeskNote computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep notes about

CChhaapptteerr 11 UUsseerr''ss IInnffoo:: Introduction There are more and more people spending large amounts of time in front of comput

Welcome to the DeskNote Computer Congratulations on your purchase of the DeskNote computer. Your DeskNote features the latest advances in portable co

Accessories and Optional Devices • USB Key pad • USB FDD • TV-Out cable • External Battery (optional) Getting to Know Your Computer Opening the LCD P

Each of these features is briefly described below. 11.. 22.. 33.. LCD Cover Release Latch Allows you to open the display panel and reveal the LCD

44.. 55.. 66.. 77.. 88.. Internet Button Press this button to launch Microsoft Internet Explorer or your default browser. E-Mail Button Use this

99.. TouchPad 1100.. 1111.. The TouchPad is hardware-compatible with the IBM PS/2 mouse and software-compatible with the Microsoft mouse. TouchPa

The Right Side 11.. USB Ports Your computer includes four Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. USB is the latest development in Plug and Play technolo

33.. 44.. 55.. CCaauuttiioonn:: Headphone\SPDIF Jack This is for headphone output. You can plug an external headphone into your DeskNote. S/PDIF

22.. 33.. 44.. 55.. 66.. Kensington Lock Your computer includes a keyhole to be used with a standard Kensington lock. You can connect the DeskN

The Bottom 11.. 22.. 33.. Cooling Fan Vent This fan prevents the DeskNote CPU and other internal components from becoming overheated. Keep this

Preparing the DeskNote for Transport To prepare the computer for transport, you should first disconnect all peripherals. Make sure the computer is t

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CChhaapptteerr 22 Getting Started Operating Environment To ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors when sett

Reminder: The power cord for the AC adapter requires a two-hole grounded AC outlet. Using the AC adapter as your power source 1. 2. CCaauuttiioonn::

CCaauuttiioonn:: Never turn off or reset your DeskNote while the hard disk is in use and the HDD status icon is lit; doing so can result in loss or

Preface Copyright 2001 All Rights Reserved. Manual edition, November 2001 The information in this document is subject to change

3. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to a wall outlet. Turning On Your DeskNote Computer Turn on your DeskNote by pressing the powe

About the ROM BIOS Your DeskNote computer is configured with a customized Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), which tests the computer and determines

Resetting the System After installing a software application package, you may be prompted to reset the system to load the changed operating environme

CChhaapptteerr 33 Using the DeskNote Computer The LCD Display The DeskNote computer comes with a Color LCD display panel that supports the followin

LCD Care LCD screens are delicate devices that need careful handling. Please pay attention to the following precautions: • When you are not using th

The QWERTY layout means the alphanumeric keys located on the keyboard are in the same position as those found on a standard typewriter. The functio

The DeskNote’s Hot Key Controls Your DeskNote also contains controls, which are feature in blue color on the keys activated by pressing the [Fn] key

1. 2. 3. The TouchPad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and on to the TouchPad. Gently move your thumb

• Make sure the TouchPad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the TouchPad if your fingers are dirty. • Do not res

4. Remove the bracket that is attached to the HDD from your existing drive. Slide the drive into the direction as shown in the illustration. 25

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5. 6. 7. Remove the new hard drive from its anti-static bag. You can use the same anti-static bag to store your old hard drive. To install the new h

Loading a Disc To play a CD disk, follow the instructions listed below. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. NOTE: Push the CD-ROM eject button on the CD drive door.

External speakers or headphones can be connected to the DeskNote's audio-out jack. External audio devices can be connected to the Line in jack

Connecting Peripheral Devices from the Right Side of the DeskNote Computer Connecting Peripheral Devices from the Left Side of the DeskNote Computer

Power Saving Modes This section contains information on the DeskNote's power system, including the AC Adapter, the battery system, recharging th

Battery Status Indicator This indicator light signifies status of the battery under different environment. • Green light - signifies the battery pow

Battery Capacity Check Button When the battery power reaches the "Battery Low Low" status or the battery temperature reaches to a certain d

CChhaapptteerr 44 Troubleshooting This chapter describes locating and solving problems that you may encounter while using your computer. Locating a

Checking Cables and Connections Start by performing a careful visual inspection of the exterior of the computer. If no LEDs are illuminated, make su

If the computer still does not start, you may have a hardware problem. The Power-On Self Test The Power-On Self Test (POST) runs every time you tur

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction--------------------------------------------------1 Welcome to the DeskNote Computer -----------------------

General Hardware Problems A few common hardware problems and suggested solutions are presented in the table below: PPrroobblleemm:: SSoolluuttiioon

PPrroobblleemm:: SSoolluuttiioonn:: PPrroobblleemm:: SSoolluuttiioonn:: PPrroobblleemm:: SSoolluuttiioonn:: PPrroobblleemm:: The system cannot

• How is your computer configured? Your dealer needs to know what peripheral devices you are using. • What messages, if any, are on the screen? • Wha

CChhaapptteerr 55 Running BIOS Setup Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you

The Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Standard CMOS Setup Set the time and date. Configure disk drives.

Launching Submenus Note that a right pointer symbol ¾ appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that a submenu can be launched f

The Standard CMOS Setup When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: Date/Time The current values for each category are displa

The Advanced CMOS Setup When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: Quick Boot Set this option to Enabled to instruct AMIBIOS

2nd Boot Device This option sets the type of device for the second boot drives that AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes.  Th

Graphic Win Size This field shows the graphic win size available.  The settings are 4M/8M/16M/32M/64M (default value)/128M/256M USB Keyboard/Mouse/F

The CD-ROM -----------------------------------------------------------------26 Features of the CD-ROM Module------------------------------------26 Pr

The Peripheral Setup LCD TV Display Type This field allows you to choose the television display option when using the TV out port.  The settings ar

Modem Device Set this field to Enabled to enable the modem device support.  The settings are Enabled (default value) or Disabled. USB Device Set thi

OnBoard Parallel Port This option specifies the base I/O port address of the parallel port on the motherboard.  The settings are Auto (default val

Load high performance settings [Y/N] ? Save Settings and Exit This option saves your selections and exit the Setup program. Save current settings an

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CChhaapptteerr 66 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. The Software Utilities Disks There are two separate procedures on how to install the driver: AutoRun installation

2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. UUsseerr''ss IInnffoo:: Type the following: D:\Driver\Hotkey Driver\Win98SE\Setup.exe (If D is not your

1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the CD-ROM Driver into your CD-ROM drive. Click “Start” and Select “Run”. Type the following: D:\Driver\IR Driver\S

Select the “My Network Places” icon and click your mouse right button to select the “Properties” item. Select the “Winbond Infrared Controller (DMA

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. Click on the “Device Manger” and select the "Network Adapter" (denoted by a yellow mark symbol), double

Intalling the Audio Driver for Win98SE/2K/Me/XP---------------52 Installing the TouchPad Driver for Win98SE/2K/Me/XP---------52 Installing the IR Dri

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. Click on the "Hardware" tab from the "System Properties" window. Click on the “Device Mana

2. 3. 4. Click on the “Device Manager” and select the “PCI Card” item. Use your mouse cursor to double click the “Reinstall Driver” item. Select th

OOppttiioonn 11:: MMiirrrroorr ((SSiimmuullttaanneeoouuss DDiissppllaayy)) 1. 2. 3. 4. This function supports two asynchronous simultaneous dis

This define the two status of Single , Mirror and Multi Monitor (when an external monitor is connected to your DeskNote computer).  When the "S

NOTE: Use the [Fn] + [F12] hot keys to toggle between the LCD and external monitor display. If you prefer to use only one display in operating your

5. 6. After the system has restarted, your DeskNote LCD screen and the external monitor screen are connected with each other. From the LCD display,

Color Modify the brightness control of your 3D display from 0 to 255. D3D Modify the speed and quality of your 3D display. Gamma Correction You can

Windows 2000/XP VGA Utilities After you have restarted Windows, open the “Control Panel” and double click on the “Display” icon. From the “Display

Gamma Correction You can adjust the right color for your window screen by moving the “Brightness” adjustment window to increase or decrease the righ

Video Setting This dialog box has the following scroll bars and buttons for controlling the color components of the video image. Brightness Use this

Notices Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the l

OOppttiioonn 11:: MMiirrrroorr ((SSiimmuullttaanneeoouuss DDiissppllaayy)) 1. 2. 3. 4. This function supports two asynchronous simultaneous dis

 When the "Mirror" is selected, you can toggle between the LCD and CRT display. Both the LCD and CRT screen display the same image. Disp

AAppppeennddiixx AA Specifications Detailed DeskNote Specifications General CPU  1 GigaPro processor, EBGA package Memory  1x 168-pin DIMM sock

 One video port for external analog VGA monitor (15-pin female D-connector)  One 9-pin male D-type RS-232 connector  Four USB port  One MIC-i

Electrical AC Adapter  Universal input - auto-sensing - 2 wire AC and 2 wire DC DC-DC Converter  Supplies 5V, 3.3V CORE VCC and IO VCC, +12V, MP

 Video BIOS: SiS  Supported Operating Systems  MS-DOS 6.22 or above version  Windows 98SE  Windows 2000  Windows ME  Windows XP  Standard

Safety Precautions This section is designed to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions while working with this product. Required saf