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[. . . ] PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Corporation (NEC) and/or its licensors. NEC and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others. The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control. [. . . ] The following sections describe how to enter Auto Setup. With an Error at POST If an Invalid Configuration message prompts you to "Press F1 to run Auto Setup" during POST, simply press F1 at the prompt. After you press F1, the system displays a message that it is collecting Auto Setup data. Then it displays an error message regarding changes found in the current parameter settings. After you press Enter, Auto Setup displays windows that indicate the detected hardware changes. For information about using Auto Setup, see "How to Use Auto Setup. " With No Error at POST To enter Auto Setup when no error message is displayed during POST, press F1 after POST displays the memory test and while the cursor is a large block. 5-2 Using Auto Setup After you press F1, the system displays a message indicating that it is collecting Auto Setup data. The summary screen displays the current hardware parameters of your computer. See "How to Use Auto Setup" for information about using Auto Setup. Auto Setup Summary Exit Comms Drives Keyboard Power System 8. 00 MB 7. 00 MB 7. 00 MB High 1. 44 MB - 3. 5 Not Installed BIOS Defined Type Not Installed Time/Date About System RAM: Current Extended RAM: Previous Extended RAM: Power Management: Diskette Drive A: Diskette Drive B: Hard Disk Drive1: Hard Disk Drive 2: Auto Setup Summary screen How to Use Auto Setup The following sections describe the menu areas, keys, and procedures you use in Auto Setup for checking and changing system parameters. Looking at the Screen Auto Setup screens have three main areas of information: Using Auto Setup 5-3 s Menu bar -- top line of the screen. This line contains user-selectable menu options. s Parameter list -- middle of the screen. Selecting a parameter from the list (using the menu bar) opens a pop-up window. That window may display another window with a list of selectable parameter settings. s Key status line -- bottom line of the screen. This line displays the keys that you can use to move the cursor or to select a particular function, such as saving parameters and exiting the menu. Using Key Functions The following table provides a quick reference to key functions that you can use in Auto Setup. Auto Setup Quick Reference KEY Tab WHAT IT DOES Moves the cursor to another field in the menu. For example, pressing Tab moves the cursor up or down a list of current parameters. Saves parameter changes and closes a parameter window. Highlighted character Alt and or Esc C Enter 5-4 Using Auto Setup Checking/Setting System Parameters If it finds no error condition, Auto Setup starts at the summary screen. If there is an error condition, Auto Setup displays the discrepancy in the appropriate parameter window. Use the following steps to view or change system parameters. See "System Parameter Options" later in this chapter for a description of all parameter options and their settings. 1. Otherwise, select a parameter menu for the menu bar by pressing the highlighted character in the menu name. A window appears with a parameter menu and the current setting for each parameter. If you entered Auto Setup with an error condition, blinking double carets (>>) identify the changed parameter(s). You can do one of the following: s accept the change(s) by pressing Enter and return to the Auto Setup Summary screen. Continue to step 7. s check other settings for the changed parameter by continuing to the next step. 3. Position the cursor on the parameter that you wish to view by pressing Tab or the arrows. View the parameter settings by simultaneously pressing Alt and the down arrow ( ). A window appears with a list of parameter settings. Using Auto Setup 5-5 5. Select a setting as follows. Press or setting. to position your cursor on the parameter Press Enter to select the new setting. [. . . ] The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). [. . . ]