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A950 LCD PCUsers Manual

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Notice

Product features and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice.

Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages, or for the loss of information resulting from the

performance or use of the information contained herein.

All product names and logos referenced herein are either trademarks and/or service marks or registeredtrademarks and/or service marks.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, MS-DOS are either trademarks or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or service marks of their

respective owners.

All contents of this manual are copyrighted.

The information contained herein is the exclusive property of manufacturer and shall not be copied,

transferred, photocopied, translated on paper, film, electronic media, or computer-readable form, orotherwise reproduced in any way, without the express written permission.

Copyright 2002

All rights reserved.

Version: 1.0

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FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which canbe determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the users authority to operate the equipment.

Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

CE Mark

This equipment is in conformity with the EMC directive.

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Regulatory Compliance

UL 950 Standard for Safety of Information Technology

Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment.

CSA C22.2

No. 950

Standard for Safety of Information Technology


EN 60950 Standard for Safety of Information Technology


47 CFR, Part 15,

Subpart B, Class B

A digital device that is marketed for use in a residential

environment not withstanding use in commercial,

business and industrial environments

CSA C108.8 Electromagnetic Emission from Data processing

Equipment and Electronic Office Machines

EMC Directive

(89/336/EEC)

Council directive of 3 May 1989 on the approximation

of the laws of Member States relating to

electromagnetic compatibility

EN 50081 Electromagnetic Compatibility Generic Emission

Standard

EN 55022 Specification for limits and methods of measurement of

radio interference characteristics of information

technology equipment

EN 50082 Electromagnetic Compatibility Generic Immunity

Standard

LVD Directive

(73/23/EEC)

Council directive of 19 Feb 1973 on the harmonization

of the laws of member states relating to electrical

equipment designed for use within certain voltage

limits

TUV/GS Safety regulation for ergonomics work places in the

office sector

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This LCD PC is manufactured and tested on a ground principle that a users safety comes first.However, improper use or installation may result danger to the LCD PC as well as to the user.Carefully go over the following WARNINGS before installation and keep this guide handy.

WARNINGS:

This LCD PC should be operated only at the correct power sources indicated on the labelon the rear end of the LCD PC. If youre unsure of the power supply in your residence,consult your local dealer or power company.

Do not try to repair the LCD PC yourself as it contains no user-serviceable parts. The LCDPC should only be repaired by a qualified technician.

Do not remove the LCD PC cabinet. There is high-voltage parts inside that may causeelectric shock to human bodies, even when the power cord is disconnected .

Stop using the LCD PC if the cabinet is damaged. Have it checked by a service technician. Put your LCD PC only in a clean, dry environment. Unplug the LCD PC immediately if

gets wet and consult your service technician.

Always unplug the LCD PC before cleaning it. Clean the cabinet with a clean, dry cloth.Apply non-ammonia based cleaner onto the cloth, not directly onto the glass screen.

Keep the LCD PC away from magnetic objects, motors, TV sets, and transformer. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according tothe manufacturers instructions.

Caution Invisible laser radiation when open. Class 1 laser product to IEC 60825-1 Do not place heavy objects on the cable or power cord. A safety certified power cord must be used. For use only with power supply: Lishin, LSE-0110A20120

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Table of Content

CHAPTER 1 Introduction ......................................1-1

Fast Star ............................................................................... 1-2

A950 Overview.................................................................... 1-3Front and Right Side View........................................... 1-3

Back and Left Side View ............................................. 1-4

Connecting the Mouse and Keyboard .................................. 1-4

Connecting Power................................................................ 1-5Setting Up Windows XP...................................................... 1-7

Turning Off Your LCD PC .................................................. 1-9

CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations..............................2-1

Resetting the System............................................................ 2-2Warm Boot (Software Reset) ....................................... 2-2

Power Switch ............................................................... 2-2

Reset Switch ................................................................ 2-2

Using the Keyboard ............................................................. 2-3

Function Keys.............................................................. 2-3

Embedded Keypad ....................................................... 2-3

Windows Keys............................................................. 2-4

Fn/m (Function) Key Combinations ............................ 2-4

Using the Mouse .................................................................. 2-5Using the Mouse .......................................................... 2-5

Changing the Mouse Configuration ............................. 2-5

Reading the Status Indicators............................................... 2-6Adjusting the Display .......................................................... 2-7

Changing the Brightness .............................................. 2-7

Changing the Display Properties.................................. 2-8

Controlling Audio................................................................ 2-9Using the Drives .................................................................. 2-10

Hard disk drive............................................................. 2-10CD/DVD-ROM drive................................................... 2-11

Using the CD/DVD-ROM Drive ......................................... 2-11

CHAPTER 3 Connecting Peripherals...................3-1

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Using Peripheral Devices..................................................... 3-2

Connecting Audio Jacks ...................................................... 3-3

Front Side Headphones Jack ........................................ 3-3

Rear Side Audio Jacks ................................................. 3-3Connecting USB Devices .................................................... 3-5

Connecting Firewire Devices............................................... 3-6Connecting a Printer ............................................................ 3-7

Installing a Printer Driver ............................................ 3-7Connecting a Game/MIDI Device ....................................... 3-8

CHAPTER 4 Communication Functions..............4-1Built-in Modem ................................................................... 4-2

Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line ............... 4-2

Configuring the Modem............................................... 4-3

Modem Settings ........................................................... 4-3Built-in Network Adapter .................................................... 4-5

Connecting the computer to a Network........................ 4-5

Checking network properties ....................................... 4-6RF Wireless Keyboard and Mouse setup ............................. 4-6

Mouse reset .................................................................. 4-6

Keyboard reset ............................................................. 4-7Replacing the Keyboard batteries ................................ 4-7

Replacing the Mouse batteries ..................................... 4-8

CHAPTER 5 Setup Utility......................................5-1Running the Setup Utility .................................................... 5-2

Starting the Setup Utility ............................................. 5-2

Standard CMOS Features Option ........................................ 5-4

Advanced CMOS Setup Option........................................... 5-6

Integrated Peripherals Option .............................................. 5-10

Hardware Monitor Setup...................................................... 5-12

Auto-Detect Hard Disks....................................................... 5-13

Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings .......................... 5-13

Set Supervisor and User Passwords ..................................... 5-13

Save And Exit Setup Option ................................................ 5-13

Exit Without Saving Option................................................. 5-14

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APPENDIX..............................................................A-1System Overview................................................................. A-1

Standard Features................................................................. A-1

1. CPU / Core logic...................................................... A-1

2. Memory.................................................................... A-2

3. Mass Storage............................................................ A-24. Graphic Adapter And Video .................................... A-2

5. Audio ....................................................................... A-2

6. Others....................................................................... A-3

Standards ............................................................................. A-3

MECHANICAL................................................................... A-3

1.CASE DIMENSION................................................. A-3

2.Environment: ............................................................ A-3

System Software .................................................................. A-4

1. System BIOS............................................................ A-42. Video BIOS.............................................................. A-4

3. Operating system ..................................................... A-4

4. Device Drivers and Utilities..................................... A-4

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual 1. Introduction

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CHAPTER 1

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the A950 system.

The A950 system provides a stylish design combined

with powerful graphics and rich sound all in a lowcost all in one 15 LCD PC. The A950 LCD PC also

supports a RF keyboard and mouse.

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Fast StartYour new computer is ready for use as soon as you unpack it from the box. If youre

not familiar with computers, please follow the instructions in this chapter to get

your system up and running in just a few minutes. It is advised that you familiarize

yourself fully by reading through this manual before starting.

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A950 Overview

In the following illustrations, we will briefly introduce the major components of

your LCD PC.

All the components and their functions will be further discussed later in this man-

ual.

Note that the actual appearance of your computer or its peripherals might differ

slightly depending on the model you have purchased.

Front and Right Side View

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Back and Left Side View

Connecting the Mouse and Keyboard

In order to start working with your computer, you first need to connect the mouse

and keyboard that are shipped with your LCD PC.

Note that the mouse and keyboard PS/2 ports and cable connectors are color coded,

i.e. the PS/2 port (designated for use with the mouse) is green, the PS/2 port

(designated for use with the keyboard) is purple.

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The A950 can come equipped with a radio frequency wireless keyboard and mouse

(optional). Set-up for the wireless keyboard and mouse is simple as it requires no

cables. Wireless peripherals only need to be oriented towards the RF receiver

located on the bottom front right corner of your LCD PC. (refer to chapter 4 for

more infrared information). There are no special setting requirements when using

the built in wireless RF keyboard and mouse.

Connecting Power

Use only the AC adapter that was supplied with your com-

puter, or supplied by your computer vendor. You can damage

your computer if you try to use an AC adapter that is not

approved for use with this system.

When removing the AC power cord from a wall outlet, gripthe plug and pull it from the socket. Never remove the power

cord from the outlet by pulling on the cord. Always grip the

plug.

Place your LCD PC on a flat working surface and follow the steps below.

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1. Plug the cable from the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the rear side of

the computer.

2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

3. Plug the power cord into a suitable power outlet. The amber power indicator

turns on when you connect AC power.

4. Press the power switch located on the front panel of the screen display. The

green power indicator turns on while the power switch is being pressed. (If the

system switches to standby mode, the indicator will turn amber and start flash-

ing)

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5. After a logo screen and several seconds of power-on testing, the computer will

load the Windows XP operating system.

6. On initial start-up Windows XP will run the Windows XP Setup Wizard.

Setting Up Windows XP

If Windows XP has been pre-installed on your computer, it will include the special

drivers and software used by built-in components such as the audio and video sys-tem and modem. The Windows Setup program lets you enter personal data such as

your name, the date and time in your location. It takes just a few minutes to com-

plete. The setup process has four steps:

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Getting started

This section asks for your name.

Registration

This section configures your modem

Windows License

This section asks you to accept the Windows License Agreement and to enter

the Windows Product Key

Final Settings

This section checks the date and time in your location, and then completes the

configuration of your system

When you start the system for the first time, be sure to

complete the setup Wizard. Windows does not display the

Setup Wizard the next time you start Windows.

About Windows Properties Dialog Boxes

In this manual you are often asked to open a Component Properties dialog box, such as

the Modem Properties dialog box, or the Display Properties dialog box. These dialog

boxes let you make changes to the configuration and operation of the component, by

clicking check boxes or selecting radio buttons. To open a Property dialog box, click the

Start button in the taskbar at the bottom of the Windows display. Select Settings - Control

Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on an icon to display a Properties dialog box, or

similar window, for the component or feature represented by that icon. Some of the

Properties dialog boxes that are used to configure components in your computer include:

Display

Modem

Mouse

Power Management

System

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Turning Off Your LCD PC

When youre finished using your LCD PC, turn it off with the following steps:

Click the Startbutton in the taskbar and select on Turn off Computerfrom the Start

menu.

In the Turn off Computerdialog box, click the Turn Off button.

You can shut down the computer with the power button using the steps below:

From the Startmenu, select Settings Control Paneland double-click thePower

Managementicon.

In thePower Management Properties dialog box, click theAdvancedtab.

Select Shutdown in the drop down menu for When I press the power button on my

computer, and then clickApply and OK.

If you have not saved a file, a dialog box will appear

prompting you to save the file

Dont turn off your computer if status indicators show thatthe computer is still accessing data on the hard disk drive,

the floppy disk drive or the CD-ROM drive. Data may be

lost or damaged.

After turning off the computer wait at least five seconds

before turning the computer back on. Turning the computer

off and on without a pause can damage the system.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual 2. Basic Operations

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CHAPTER 2

Basic Operations

This chapter describes some of the basic operations

of your LCD PC, such as using the mouse and key-

board, adjusting the display, etc.

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Resetting the SystemYou may need to reset the system after adding hardware or software so that your

computer recognizes newly installed devices or software. When the message

appears after the installation, clickOK,Yes, etc., to restart Windows XP.

You can also restart Windows XP from the Startmenu. Select Shut Down, then

Restart.

Warm Boot (Software Reset)

If the system is locked up because of a software problem, you can reset or reboot the

system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del

keys again to restart the computer.

Resetting may cause data loss. Use the software reset only if the

normal Windows XP Shut Down does not work because of software

malfunction. Although resetting does not damage the system, you

may lose the data you are processing.

Power Switch

If you cannot use the Windows Shut Down command or the software reset you can

turn off the computer with the power switch if the system has hardware or software

problems. In this case, hold the power button down for more than four seconds.

Reset SwitchIf all other methods fail, you can reset the computer by pressing the hardware reset

button. The hardware reset button is location on the front panel next to the power

button.

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Using the KeyboardThe keyboard includes all the functions that you find on a full-sized keyboard. In

addition, the keyboard has built-in hot keys that you can use to control some com-

puter functions.

Function Keys

On their own, the operation of the function keys is usually determined by the soft-

ware application that you are running. In combination with the Fn/m key they cre-

ate hot-keys that you can use to control some of the computer functions. Icons

embossed on the function key keycaps indicate the hot-key function.

Embedded KeypadThe numeric keypad is embedded in some of the right-side alphanumeric keys. The

keypad functions are embossed in the upper right corner of the keypad keycaps.

You activate the embedded numeric keypad by pressing the Num Lkkey. Repeat

the keystroke to turn off the embedded keypad.

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Windows Keys

There are two different Windows keys as shown below.

Windows Start Key. This key opens the Windows Start menu on the

taskbar. In combination with other keys it provides short cuts to

some Windows functions. See Windows help for more information.

Windows Pull-down Menu key. When an item is selected and this

key is pressed, it pulls down a menu, if one is available. It is similar

to the right click of a mouse.

Fn/m (Function) Key Combinations

You can activate hot-key system controls and various embedded keystrokes by

holding down the Fn/m key and then pressing any of the keys embossed with an

icon or boxed text on the lower half of the key.

+ F1 Press keys to decrease the audio volume seeControlling the Audio below

+ F2 Press keys to increase the audio volume see Control-ling the Audio below

+ F3 Press keys to mute the audio see Controlling theAudio below

+ F4 Press keys to skip/fast rewind audio track

+ F5 Press keys to play/pause audio track

+ F6 Press keys to stop audio track

+ F7 Press keys to skip fast forward

+ F8 Press keys to eject the CD/DVD-ROM drive tray

+ F9 Press keys to connect to the internet

+ F10 Press keys to start Outlook Express program

+ F11 Press keys to execute user defined command

+ F12 Press keys to execute user defined command

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When you hold down the Fn/m key and press the function key on the top row of the

keyboard, you can activate the following hot-key system controls:

+ Press keys to put the system in standby or suspend

mode see Chapter 5 for more information on powermana ement.

+ Press keys to execute a user defined command

+ Press keys to execute a user defined command

In order to make proper use of all the Fn/m invoked functions, you

might need to install additional software.

Using the Mouse

Your computer comes with a two or three button scroll mouse.

Using the Mouse

Clicking and double-clickingTo click or double-click objects, you can use the left button. Clicking the right

button activates a menu if one is available.

Drag and Drop

You can drag and drop objects on the Windows desktop as follows:

1. Position the pointer over the object.

2. Press and hold down the left button.

3. Drag the object by moving your mouse.

4. Drop the object into place by releasing the left button.

Changing the Mouse Configuration

You can change the way the mouse operates in the Mouse Properties window.

From Windows Startmenu, select Settings - Control Paneland double-clickMouse

to open up the Mouse Properties window. Click on any of the tabs; Buttons,

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Pointers or Motion. Use the checkboxes, drop down menus, etc, to configure the

mouse so that it operates to your satisfaction.

Reading the Status IndicatorsAs well as the power indicator discussed before, your computer has four more sta-

tus indicators that are located at the top of keyboard. The indicators are identifiedby different icons.

Indicatorv

Icon

System Status

This indicator turns on whenever the Fn/m function key is pressed.

This indicator turns on when the Num Lock key has been pressed and

the embedded numeric keypad is activated.

This indicator turns on when the Caps Lock key has been pressed and

the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode.

This indicator turns on when the Scroll Lock key has been pressed and

the cursor arrow keys are in scroll lock mode.

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Adjusting the Display

The most important adjustment you can make to the display is to set the optimal

viewing angle. The display contrast decreases if you look at it from a wide angle

above or below, or from side to side.

The screen display angle can adjusted to improve viewing ability. Grasp the display

on both sides and tilt it up or down. Do not apply excessive pressure to the display.

Changing the Brightness

Change the screen brightness by using the function keys on the front panel of the

screen display. First use the - and + buttons under the picture of the light on the far

left side of the front panel of the screen display to navigate the menu and choose

brightness. Then use the - and + buttons just to the right of the previous buttons to

change the screen brightness.

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- Press the - key to decrease screen brightness

+ Press the + key to increase screen brightness

Changing the Display Properties

The WindowsDisplay Properties window lets you make numerous changes to the

display appearance. Right click the mouse on an empty area of the Windows desk-

top to access a pull down menu. Click onProperties to open theDisplayProperties

window. Use the tabs on theDisplay Properties window to make adjustments to the

following display properties; Background, Screen Saver, Appearance, Effects, Web,

and Settings.

Using the Settings Tab

The Settings tab lets you make changes to the resolution and color depth of thedisplay.

The standard display setting for your computer is a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.

If you select a smaller resolution, the image on the built-in display will occupy only

part of the screen.

The standard color depth for your computer is True Color (24bit). You may need to

lower the color depth in order to run some applications or games.

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Controlling AudioYour computer is installed with built-in speakers and a built-in microphone. You

can use the WindowsEntertainment Accessories to play CDs and DVDs, record

messages and sound, play computer games with sound tracks, etc.

You can control the audio volume by using the function keys on the front panel of

the screen display.

Press the key below this icon to decrease the audio volume

Press the key below this icon to increase the audio volume

Additionally you can use the following hot key combinations.

+ F1 Press keys to decrease the audio volume.+ F2 Press keys to increase the audio volume.

+ F3 Press keys to mute the audio.

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You can use the Windows volume control meter to change the audio level setting.

Using the Drives

Your computer has two different drives; the internal hard disk drive and the CD orDVD-ROM drive. The CD or DVD-ROM drive module is installed on the right

side of the LCD PC.

Your system is installed with either a CD or DVD-ROM drive, depending

on the system configuration.

The hard disk drive is installed in a special compartment on the rear side of the

computer.

Drive PropertiesYou can learn about the properties of the drives by double-clicking the My Com-

putericon on the Windows desktop. In the My Computerwindow, right click on

any of the drives and selectProperties from the drop down menu to display the

capacity of the drive and other information.

Hard disk drive

Your computer has a internally installed high-capacity hard disk drive. Your com-

puter identifies the hard disk drive as drive C:. The hard disk drive is pre-installed

with Windows XP, drivers and software required to run all the components of yourcomputer.

When you install software applications and use them to create files and documents,

you store them in folders on the hard disk drive. You can use WindowsExplorerto

create new folders, sub-folders, navigate and maintain the folders and files that are

stored on the hard disk drive.

If your hard disk drive gets corrupted, you can use the recovery CD-ROM to return

the hard disk drive to the original set-up when it was first shipped. However, you

will lose any files that you have subsequently created unless you have backed themup to another storage device.

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CD/DVD-ROM drive

The CD or DVD-ROM drive lets you read information from CD/DVDs. Your

computer identifies it as drive D: and it is a read-only drive. You cannot write

information to CDs or DVDs. Many software applications and reference works are

shipped on CDs or DVDs because they are capable of storing large quantities of

data.

Using WindowsEntertainment Accessories, you can also use the CD/DVD-ROM

drive to play audio and video disks.

Using the CD/DVD-ROM Drive

1. Locate and identify the three features on the front of the drive; the eject tray

button, the recessed manual eject button, and the drive activity indicator.

2. Press the eject tray button to eject the tray for the CD/DVD-ROM disk.

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3. Place the CD/DVD on the tray. Dont apply excess force on the disk tray.

4. Press the tray back into the CD/DVD-ROM drive until it clicks closed.

5. To remove a CD/DVD, wait until the activity indicator shows that the disk in the

drive is not being read. Press the eject tray button and remove the disk from the

tray.

6. If you need to remove a CD/DVD from the drive while the computer is turned

off, or while the drive module is removed from the computer, insert the end of apaper clip, or similar utensil, into the manual tray eject button. This unlocks the

tray and lets you open the tray.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual 3. Connecting Peripherals

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CHAPTER 3Connecting PeripheralsThis chapter describes how to connect your computer

to peripheral devices using the input/output ports on

the back and side of the LCD PC unit. To ensure

correct operation, follow the instructions in this

chapter and always read the instructions providedwith the peripheral device.

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Using Peripheral DevicesYou can connect and use the peripheral devices shown in the overview on the fol-

lowing page. As these devices are manufactured by a third-party, it is a good idea to

verify that they operate correctly when connected to your LCD PC before you

purchase them. Your computer vendor can probably recommend reliable brands

that are compatible with your system.

Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral device before

connecting them (except when connecting USB devices or inserting

PC cards).

Some devices have to be turned on after the computer is turned on.

Some devices require special drivers or other software before they

operate correctly.

Connecting Peripheral Guidelines1. Turn off the computer and the peripheral device (except when connecting a USB

device).

2. Connect the cable from the peripheral device into the appropriate I/O port on the

computer. If the cable has locking screws, tighten them.

3. Turn on the peripheral device and then turn on the computer.

For information on using the modem and telephone jacks, the network jack and the

infrared port, see the following chapter, Chapter 4 Communication Functions.

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Connecting Audio Jacks

You can connect a series of audio jacks to your computer so that you can listen and

record audio in various ways.

Front Side Headphones Jack

There is a headphone jack located underneath the left side of the screen display.

When you plug headphones into the headphones jack, the built-in speakers in the

computer cabinet and the Line-out jack on the rear side are automatically disabled.

Rear Side Audio Jacks

The four audio jacks on the rear side of the LCD PC provide you with the ability to

connect an external audio source, external speakers or an external microphone to

the system. From right to left, the Line-in jack (blue) is used to input stereo soundfrom other devices, such as a radio or tape recorder into your computer, the Center

and Bass channel jack (orange) is used to attached center speakers or a woofer to

increase the bass level, the Line-out jack (green) is used to output sound generated

by your computer to an external device, such as stereo loudspeakers, the Micro-

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phone jack (pink) is used to input sound from an external microphone into your

LCD PC.

When you plug a jack into the Line-out jack, the built-in speakers in the computer

cabinet and the headphones jack on the front side are automatically disabled.

You can adjust the playback and recording volume by clicking on the loudspeaker

icon on the right side of the taskbar, or by pressing the audio volume control buttons

on the front edge or the hot keys on the keyboard.

The default audio setting is 2 channels, however, you can manually change this

setting to 5.1 channels.

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Connecting USB Devices

USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices are increasing in availability, and include many

different types of devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, digital cameras, etc.

The A950 comes equipped four USB 2.0 ports.

Many different USB devices can be connected to your computer through the USB

ports. Your LCD PC already comes with four USB 2.0 ports on the right side, but

you can further extend these by connecting a USB hub to one of the four USB 2.0

ports. A USB hub is a USB device that has a series of spare USB ports available for

use by multiple devices.

Note: The funtion USB2.0 only support windows2000 & winxp

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Connecting Firewire Devices

Firewires high-speed transfer rate. is popular with digital audio and video devices

The A950 comes equipped with one firewire port located on the left side next to the

headphone jack.

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Connecting a Printer

Most printers connect through the parallel port which is located on the rear on the

back of your LCD PC.

Installing a Printer Driver

After you have connected the printer to your LCD PC through the parallel port

(Purple), install a printer driver following the steps below:

1. From the Startmenu, select Settings - Printers.2. Double-click the Add Printericon. TheAdd Printer Wizardappears.

3. ClickNext.

4. Confirm Local printeris selected and clickNext.5. Select the manufacturer and the printer and then click Next. If you cannot find

the model name of your printer, you have to install the printer driver included

with your printer. See your printer manual for more information.

6. SelectLPT1 and clickNext.

7. Click the Finish button. If you have checked thePrint Test Page box, make sure

that the printer is ready before clicking theFinish button.

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Parallel Port SettingsThe parallel port on your LCD PC can support different kinds of parallel communications,

including bi-directional, EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and ECP (Extended Capabilities

Port). If your printer supports the faster transmission of EPP or ECP, use the system setup

utility to change the settings of the parallel port. SeeAdvanced Page in Chapter 5 formore information.

Connecting a Game/MIDI Device

The 15-pin Game/MIDI port (Yellow) can be used to connect your LCD PC to an

IBM-compatible joystick or similar device, or to a MIDI device such as a synthe-

sizer.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual 4. Communication Functions

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CHAPTER 4Communication FunctionsYour computer has four important features that let

you establish communications with other computers

and devices. The infrared port lets you establish

wireless communication with other infrared devices

that are at close range. The built-in modem lets you

connect to the telephone system so that you cancommunicate with the whole world through the

internet, e-mail, etc. The built-in network adapter lets

you join your LCD PC to a local network for sharing

data. The optional wireless keyboard and mouse

allow a greater range motion for the user.

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Built-in Modem

You can use the built-in modem for data transfer, fax communication, and voice

communication. You can also use it to establish a dial-up connection to the Internet

through an Internet Service Provider.

The built-in modem on your computer is designed for regular analog

telephone lines. The modem may be damaged if it is connected to a

digital ISDN terminal or a digital PBX.

If an unusual device is attached to the line you are connecting to, the

modem may not function properly. Remove the device or contact the

dealer of the device.

Before connecting to a PBX, consult the PBX maintenance staff or its

service company. If the electric characteristics of your PBX are

different from those of a regular analog line, the modem will not

function properly. If you connect the modem to a digital PBX, boththe modem and the PBX may be damaged.

Connecting the Modem to a Telephone LineConnect your modem to a telephone line as follows:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Locate the telephone line-in jack on the left side of your LCD PC.

3. Plug one end of the telephone cable supplied with your computer into the

telephone jack. (If the cable is fitted with a core, plug the end of the cable nearestthe core into the computer.)

Plug the other end of the cable into a wall telephone socket.

4. Note: for safety reason the telephone cable must be a approved cable by safety

agent.

AUTION-To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger

telecommunication line cord.?

5. Turn on your computer.

Connect to the telephone line directly. Do not use a distributor or allotter.

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Configuring the ModemYou may have already configured your modem during Windows 98 Personal Setup.

Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments as shown below.

Telephony Configuration

1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Telephony icon.3. In the Dialing Properties window, type in the details about your location and

dialing properties.

4. The drivers under the Telephony Drivers tab are pre-installed.

Internet Connection

Windows 98 has a special Internet Connection Wizard to help you get connected to

the internet with ease. Simply double-click on the Connect to the Internet icon on

the Windows desktop. If you plan on connecting to the internet by using the modem

to dial an Internet Service Provider (ISP), have your account information and

dial-up number ready before you begin the Internet Connection Wizard.

In some locations, your Windows desktop may be installed with an icon

named Online Services. This folder lets you access Online Service

Providers who can provide internet connection and other services.

Dial-Up Networking

To create other dial-up networking accounts:

1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon.

2. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon

3. Double-click the Make New Connection icon.

4. Follow the prompts of the Make New Connection dialog boxes to create the new

account.

Hyper Terminal and Phone Dialer

You can find these applications by opening the Start menu and selecting Programs,

then Accessories, and then Communications. HyperTerminal lets you connect to

other computer terminals, for example, Bulletin Boards. Phone Dialer lets you store

and dial numbers for quick access.

Modem SettingsThe settings for your modem are pre-installed in the Windows operating system

installed on your computer. In normal circumstances you do not have to make

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changes to the modem settings. If you need to make changes follow this procedure:

1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Modems icon.

3. Use the General and Diagnostics tabs to display the settings of your modem and

make changes if necessary.

Power Management

As for infrared communications, it is a good idea to disable any power management

that is running while you are using your modem. Uploading or downloading large

files can take quite some time and you might lose data if your computer enters a

standby/suspend mode in the middle of a transmission.

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Built-in Network Adapter

The LCD PC has an Ethernet 10/100 Base-T adapter built-in. This means your

system is ready to join a network without any additional hardware. You only need

to connect a network cable to your LCD PC and configure the system to join aworkgroup.

Contact your local network administrator for help on setting up

your network environment.

Connecting the computer to a NetworkConnect your LCD PC to a network as follows:

1. Locate the LAN jack on the back of your LCD PC.

2. Plug an available network cable with RJ-45 plug in the LAN jack.

3. The other end should be connected to a network hub or switch, or to a peer

computer.

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Checking network properties

1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel.2. Double-click the Network icon.3. Use the Configuration tab to display the settings of your network and make

changes if necessary. Ask you network administrator for assistance.

SharingIf you want to make files on your LCD PC available to another computer, or if youwant to allow another system to print to a printer attached to your system, you willneed to set up your computer for file sharing.

1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel.2. Double-click the Network icon.3. Use File and Print Sharing button on the Configuration tab page to display File

and Print Sharing window where you allow file and/or print sharing by clickingthe appropriate checkboxes.

RF Wireless Keyboard and Mouse setupIf your LCD PC comes equipped with a RF (Remote Frequency) wireless keyboard

and mouse setup should be complete out of the box.

If the there is an internal RF receiver, Windows will start. If there is no internal RF

receiver K/B error...will appear.

If either the RF wireless keyboard or wireless mouse are not working you must

reset the RF connection. Please folow the steps below.

Mouse reset1. Hold the mouse close to the front of your LCD PC simultaneously pressing the

reset button at the bottom left front of your LCD PC and the small light

bluebutton on the bottom of the mouse. This will rest the RF connection.

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Keyboard reset2. As for the mouse also hold the keyboard in close proximity to your LCD PC

simultaneously pressing the reset button at the bottom left front of your LCD PCand the small light blue button on the bottom of the keyboard

If after trying to set either the keyboard or mouse and they still do not functioncorrectly try replacing the batteries.

Replacing the Keyboard batteries1. Remove the battery cover.2. Replace the keyboard batteries with two AA alkaline batteries3. Replace the battery cover.

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Replacing the Mouse batteries1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Replace the mouse batteries with two AAA alkaline batteries.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Note after replacing batteries you must reset the RF connection

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual 5. Setup Utility

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CHAPTER 5Setup UtilityThis chapter describes how to run the setup utility to

change settings on your LCD PC.

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Running the Setup Utility

With the setup utility, you can customize system configuration information, such astime and date, port assignments, passwords, or power management settings. The

information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM,

which the system reads every time you turn on the computer.

Starting the Setup UtilityYou can only start the setup utility shortly after the computer has been turned on.

A prompt appears on the computer display which says ress DEL to run Setup?

When you see this prompt, press the Delete key, and the system will start the setup

utility and display the main menu of the utility.

Using the Setup Utility

When you start setup, the main menu appears. The main menu of the setup utility

shows a list of the options that are available. The currently selected option will be

highlighted. You can use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other

options. When an option is highlighted, you can execute the option by pressing the

Enter key.

Some options lead to dialog boxes which ask you to verify that that you wish to

execute that option. You usually answer these dialogs by typing Y for yes and N for

no. Some options lead to dialog boxes which ask for more information. Setting

passwords have this kind of dialog box.

Some options (marked with a triangle) lead to tables of items that usually have a

value on the right side. The value of the first item is highlighted, and you can use

the cursor arrow keys to select any of the other values in the table of items. When an

item is highlighted, you can change the value by pressing the PageUp or PageDown

keys, or the Plus or Minus keys. The PageUp and Plus keys cycle forward through

the available values, the PageDown and Minus keys cycle backwards through the

values.

When you are in the main menu, you can exit the utility by pressing the Escape key.

You can save the current selections and exit the utility by pressing the F10 key.When you are in one of the options that displays a dialog box, you can return to the

main menu by pressing the Escape key.

When you are in an option that displays a table of items, you can return to the main

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menu by pressing the Escape key. For some items, you can display a help message

by pressing the F2 key. You can display a general help screen by pressing F1. Press

F5 to discard any changes you have made and return all items to the value that they

held when the setup utility was started. Press F6 to load the displayed items with a

standard list of fail-safe values. Press F7 to load the displayed items with a

high-performance list of default values.

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Standard CMOS Features Option

This option displays a table of items which defines basic information about your

system.

Date and TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date and time according to your computer. If

you are running Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make

changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

IDE Pri / Sec MasterIf you leave this item set to Auto, the system will automatically detect and configure any

IDE devices found. If it fails to find a hard disk, change the setting to Manual andmanually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in the following

items; Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Precomp, etc. If you have no device installed change the

value to None.

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Access ModeThis item defines some special ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks, such as

LBA (Large Block Addressing). If you leave this set to Auto the system will

automatically decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive.

Press Esc to close the IDE device sub-menu and return to the Standard CMOS Features

page.

Boot Sector Virus Protection Default: DisabledWhen this item is enabled it provides some protection against viruses which try to write to

the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. By default this item is Disabled.

It must be disabled it for you to install an operating system. We recommend that you

enable Anti-Virus Protection as soon as you have installed your disk with an OS.

Base Memory, Extd MemoryThese items are automatically detected by the system at start up time.

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Advanced CMOS Setup OptionThis option displays a table of items which provide more advanced information about

your system. You can make modifications to most of these items without causing fatal

errors to your system. Note that the page has a scroll-bar to scroll down to more items.

CPU/DRAM Base Frequency Default: 133 / 133 MHzSelect this option to set the CPU/DRAM base frequency for your system.

DRAM CAS# Latency Default: 2.5TSet the amount of time taken to access the memory.

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Quick Boot Default: EnabledSet this option to Enabled to instruct AMIBIOS to boot quickly when the computer is

turned on.

1st / 2nd / 3rd Boot Device Default: Floppy/HDD-0Use these two items to select the priority and order of the devices that your system will

search for when started up.

S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Default: DisableSet this option to Enabled to permit AMIBIOS to use the SMART (System Management

System and Reporting Technologies) protocol for reporting server system information

over a network.

Boot Up Num-Lock Status Default: OnThis item controls whether the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is

started.

Password Check Default: SetupThis option enables password checking every time the system boots or when you run

AMIBIOS Setup. If Always is selected, a user password prompt appears every time the

computer is turned on. If Setup is selected, the password prompt appears if AMIBIOS is

executed.

Internal Cache Default: WriteBackAny processors installed on this mainboard use internal (level 1) cache memory to

improve performance. Leave this item at the default value Enabled for optimum

performance.

Boot Up Share Memory Size Default: 32 MBThis field shows the available share memory size.

Graphic Win Size Default: 64MThis field shows the available graphic win size.

USB KB/Mouse/FDD Legacy Support Default: EnabledSet this option to Enabled to enable support for older keyboards and mouse devices if the

USB Function option is set to Enabled.

Boot UP Hold On Error Default: EnabledIn this field select Enabled or Disabled to specify the types of errors that will cause the

system to halt.

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Advanced Chipset Setup Option

This option displays a table of items that define critical timing parameters of the

mainboard components including the memory, and the system logic. Generally,

you should leave the items on this page at their default values unless you are very

familiar with the technical specifications of your system hardware. If you changethe values incorrectly you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into

your system. Note that the page has a scroll-bar to scroll down to more items.

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CPU Multiple Factory Default: LockedHOST Frequency Default: 133 MHzDRAM Frequency Default: 133 MHzThese items show the frequency setting of the CPU and DRAM .

Clock Spread Spectrum Enable Default: Enable

Clock Spread Spectrum is used to tune in clock frequency. The BIOS setting "Disable"

is to control the clock spread (This setting will make the signal wave spread shorter and

the clock frequency should be more correct and a little bit faster), but, this will bring

about more EMI. "Enable" setting can reduce EMI.

Timing Setting Mode Default: NormalThis item sets a timing parameter for CPU access. Since the CPU timing is determined by

the system hardware, you can set this item to Disabled.

MA 1T/2T Seclect Default: AutoThis item allows the user to set the delay between the end of a RAS cycle and the

activation of the memory-addressbus (MA). It also allows you to select the MA 1T mode,

MA 2T mode or Auto mode.

Advanced Read Prefetch Default: EnableThe item allows the user to Enable/Disable the memory read prefetch function.

Host To Memory Latency Default: NormalThe item allows you to set the latency of the reading host memory.

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Integrated Peripherals Option

This option displays a list of items that define the operation of some peripheral

components on the system input/output ports.

OnBoard IR Port Default: 2F8h/COM2IR Mode Default: IrDAThis item defines the operation of the IR port . On the Normal setting, the IR port is

assigned to the COM2 connector. If you want to use the infrared port, you must change

the setting of this item to one of the Infrared settings (usually IrDA). If you have selected

an IR mode, use the following item UR2 Duplex Mode to choose whether the IR port is

full duplex or half duplex.

Onboard Parallel Port Default: AutoThis item lets you disable or enable the built-in parallel port by assigning an I/O address

and an Interrupt Request Line (IRQ).

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Parallel Port Mode Default: EPP+ECPParallel IRQ Default: AutoParallel DMA Default: AutoThis item defines the operation of the parallel port. As a default it is set to EPP+ECP. If

you are connected to a parallel device that supports the higher-performance EPP

(enhanced parallel port) or the ECP (extended capabilities port) make the appropriate

changes to this item. There is no need to set the Parallel IRQ and Parallel DMA as the

setting assigned to the Parallel Port Mode will automatically adjust these two settings.

OnBoard PCI IDE Default: BothThis item allows you to enable or disable the primary PCI IDE channel integrated in this

system.

OnBoard Game Port Default: 201hThis item allows you to reserve addresses and interrupts for use with the Game/MIDI port

on the rear side of the LCD PC.

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Hardware Monitor Setup

The user can check the condition of hardware at any time.

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Auto-Detect Hard Disks

Press Enter with this item selected if you want the setup utility to automatically

detect and configure a hard disk drive on the IDE channel.

Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all

appropriate items in the whole setup utility. Press the Y key and then Enter to install

the defaults. Press the N key and then Enter to not install the defaults. The

optimized defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the

performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. You can

cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your

hardware does not support them. If you only want to install setup defaults for aspecific option, select and display that option, and then press the F7 key.

Set Supervisor and User Passwords

These items can be used to install a password. A Supervisor password takes

precedence over a User password, and the Supervisor can limit the activities of a

User.To install a password, follow these steps:

1. Highlight the item Set Supervisor/User password on the main menu and press

Enter.2. The password dialog box appears.

3. If you are installing a new password, carefully type in the password. You cannot

use more than 8 characters or numbers. The password will differentiate between

upper case and lower characters. Press Enter after you have typed in the

password. If you are deleting a password that is already installed just press Enter

when the password dialog box appears.

4. The system will ask you to confirm the new password by asking you to type it in

a second time. Carefully type the password again and press Enter, or just press

Enter if you are deleting a password that is already installed.

5. If you typed the password correctly, the password will be installed.

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Save And Exit Setup Option

Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the

setup utility and exit the setup program. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears,

press Y to save and exit, or press N to return to the setup main menu.

Exit Without Saving Option

Highlight this item and press Enter to discard any changes that you have made in

the setup utility and exit the setup program. When the Exit Without Saving dialog

box appears, press Y to discard changes and exit, or press N to return to the setup

main menu.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Appendix

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APPENDIX

System Overview

This document describes the product specification of LCD PC Desk-Top

system. LCD PC targets high performance but very low cost Desk-Top

market by incorporating the up-gradable Intel socket 478 CPU, 15.0"

TFT, 3.5 HDD, build in slim type CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/COMBO, low

cost modem module and on board LAN.

Standard Features

1. CPU / Core logic

System design for Intel Pentium 4/Northwood serial CPU. 1.3~1.6 V for CPU VCORE voltage, reduce thermal design. Support PBSRAM of L2 cache 256K(Willamette)/512K

(Northwood)on die.

SIS650GL/962 core logic.

2. Memory

2.1 Main Memory

0MB on board, expandable to 2GB. 16/32/64/128/256/512MB/1GB memory options. Two 184 pins DDR DIMM type memory slots.2.2 ROM

256KB/512KB Flash ROM factory option, 5V erase. Boot block protection, factory optional.

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3.Mass Storage

3.1 HDD

Support enhanced IDE (PIO mode1-5) and bus master (Ultra DMA33/66/100mode).

Desk Top 3.5 hard disk drive, 1 height.3.2 Media device Build in CD-ROM / DVD-ROM /COMBO. 5.25 standard 12.7mm CD- ROM / DVD-ROM / COMBO. Fast IDE and ATAPI interface.

4. Graphic Adapter And Video SIS 650 GL High integration core logic include VGA graphic design. AGP 4X. High performance 3D graphic engine (floating triangle setup / randering). Support VRAM 16MB/32MB/64MB share memory architecture. LCD display (Support 15.0TFT XGA.). Motion compensation for hardware MPEG assist. Support dual view.

5. Audio

SIS962 embedded audio controller. AC97 v2.2 compliant. Independent bus master logic for 5 channels.( PCM In/Out, MIC Input,

Modem In/Out).

Separate independent PCI functions for Audio and Modem. Support for up to six channels of PCM audio output (full AC3 decode). Sound Blaster, sound Blaster Pro Compatible and Microsoft Direct-sound

support.

6. Others

Support IEEE1394 and USB2.0 On board RTL8201B Base-T 10/100 local LAN . AC97 interface to support modem. (option module) PS/2 ACPI compliant power management.

Standards

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Safety

The system, in a typical configuration, meets the requirements of the following

stands for safety:

T-Mark (Adapter only), UL, CSA, CE

EmissionsThe system, in a standard configuration, meets or exceeds the requirements of the

following standards for RF and conducted transmissions:

VCC I class I, FCC class B, CE Mark

MECHANICAL

1.CASE DIMENSION

169.5 mm( L ) * 65 mm ( W ) * 35 mm ( H )

2.Environment:

TemperatureThe A950 temperature specification:

Operating Temperature Range Max. Rate of

ChangeOperating ( Non-condensing ) 5 to 35C 15C per hour

Non-operating ( Non-condensing ) -20 to 60C 20C per hour

HumidityThe A950 humidity specification:

Operating Temperature Range Max. Rate of

Change

Operating ( Non-condensing ) 30% ~ 90%RH 10% per hour Non-operating ( Non-condensing ) 10% ~ 90%RH 10% per hour

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System Software

1. System BIOS Phoenix notebook BIOS

2. Video BIOS

SIS 6503. Operating system

Optional MS-DOS 6.22 or above version Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP

4. Device Drivers and Utilities

Display driver, Audio driver , CD/DVD-ROM driver, Touch-pad driver.,IR driver , modem driver..(on Mini PCI)

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