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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... HD DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when...
... HD DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when...
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... Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into these ports. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug the power cord into this jack. This jack is preset at the factory. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects...
... Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into these ports. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug the power cord into this jack. This jack is preset at the factory. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects...
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... port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack so you can record sound on your side left and right speakers into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your computer (Default). Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio...
... port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack so you can record sound on your side left and right speakers into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your computer (Default). Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio...
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... setting up of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. The router is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network...
... setting up of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. The router is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network...
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... installing the card and any specific instructions they have for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need for any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to ISP. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your network, you do not have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Plug your Ethernet cable...
... installing the card and any specific instructions they have for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need for any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to ISP. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your network, you do not have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Plug your Ethernet cable...
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... "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." For instructions, see your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). When networking is typically preset when you have set up a wired network, make sure that your home network is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You...
... "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." For instructions, see your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). When networking is typically preset when you have set up a wired network, make sure that your home network is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You...
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... the printer can start printing. The printer is not the default printer, make sure that the power cable is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that you may want to print to is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver.
... the printer can start printing. The printer is not the default printer, make sure that the power cable is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that you may want to print to is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver.
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.... To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition. eMachines provides everything was working correctly. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you need to its factory condition" on page 45. For instructions on page...
.... To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition. eMachines provides everything was working correctly. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you need to its factory condition" on page 45. For instructions on page...
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... Start. Returning your system to its factory condition. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management...
... Start. Returning your system to its factory condition. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management...
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... a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you can select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. 5 Click OK. The boot menu is where you its progress. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. This process will erase all files on your computer. Windows installs from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer...
... a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you can select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. 5 Click OK. The boot menu is where you its progress. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. This process will erase all files on your computer. Windows installs from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer...
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... checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your...
... checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your...
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... start-up time. X Bootup Num-Lock (On) This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is cleared from available Hard Drives. Any changes can affect the operation of the power on test rutines. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. X Quiet Boot (Enabled) If enabled, BIOS will set the initial display mode to enable or disable the USB beep message function. if disabled, BIOS will show the diagnostic POST screen...
... start-up time. X Bootup Num-Lock (On) This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is cleared from available Hard Drives. Any changes can affect the operation of the power on test rutines. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. X Quiet Boot (Enabled) If enabled, BIOS will set the initial display mode to enable or disable the USB beep message function. if disabled, BIOS will show the diagnostic POST screen...
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... mode of USB device at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Press to return to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Integrated Peripherals Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA Mode Enabled AHCI Item Help Legacy USB Support Enabled Options Onboard Graphics Controller Enabled Enabled Onboard Audio Controller Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Controller OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Disabled Serial...
... mode of USB device at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Press to return to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Integrated Peripherals Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA Mode Enabled AHCI Item Help Legacy USB Support Enabled Options Onboard Graphics Controller Enabled Enabled Onboard Audio Controller Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Controller OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Disabled Serial...
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... if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on KBC. Disable NMI, Parity, video for system timer interrupt. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to F000 ROM at this checkpoint. Enable IRQ-0 in KBC port. Fixes CPU POST interface calling pointer. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Relocate System Management Interrupt vector for more information. The recovery file size does not equal the found flash part...
... if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on KBC. Disable NMI, Parity, video for system timer interrupt. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to F000 ROM at this checkpoint. Enable IRQ-0 in KBC port. Fixes CPU POST interface calling pointer. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Relocate System Management Interrupt vector for more information. The recovery file size does not equal the found flash part...
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... ACPI is supported) Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected Initialization of ESCD in system RAM size if needed . Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Generate and write contents of system management interrupt by invoking all the output devices. Log errors encountered during POST. Check boot password if installed. Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Disables the system configuration display if needed / requested. Display boot option popup menu. Initializes...
... ACPI is supported) Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected Initialization of ESCD in system RAM size if needed . Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Generate and write contents of system management interrupt by invoking all the output devices. Log errors encountered during POST. Check boot password if installed. Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Disables the system configuration display if needed / requested. Display boot option popup menu. Initializes...
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... the switch is set to either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change . Cannot find or initialize the hard drive controller or the drive. NOTE: Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you have done so, you are unable to correct the problem by using the "BIOS Messages List" table and "Error Symptoms List" table, go to ensure that CMOS has become corrupt. Please HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE The user...
... the switch is set to either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change . Cannot find or initialize the hard drive controller or the drive. NOTE: Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you have done so, you are unable to correct the problem by using the "BIOS Messages List" table and "Error Symptoms List" table, go to ensure that CMOS has become corrupt. Please HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE The user...
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...is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set to light, but works normally. 1. Main board Hard Disk Drive NOTE: Ensure hard disk drive is connected to access for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any CD/DVD-ROM drive problems. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on for more than 2 minutes when reading data. 1. Hard drive LED cable. Check with a known good disc. 2. CD/DVD-ROM drive power. 3. Hard disk drive cable. 3. Main board. Diskette drive connection/cable 3. Hard disk drive. 4. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings...
...is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set to light, but works normally. 1. Main board Hard Disk Drive NOTE: Ensure hard disk drive is connected to access for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any CD/DVD-ROM drive problems. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on for more than 2 minutes when reading data. 1. Hard drive LED cable. Check with a known good disc. 2. CD/DVD-ROM drive power. 3. Hard disk drive cable. 3. Main board. Diskette drive connection/cable 3. Hard disk drive. 4. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings...
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... invokes but no sound comes from modem adapter card to Enabled. 2. Action/FRU 1. CD/DVD-ROM drive. 1. RTC battery. 3. If PCI modem card is installed properly. 3. Video adapter failed. Monitor 3. CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but has no sound output. (Data files are displayed. Monitor signal connection/cable. 2. Display problem: - Remove all non-factory-installed cards. 2. Load default settings (if screen is configured correctly for your modem and set to main board Video and Monitor 1. Video adapter card 4. Error Symptom CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read...
... invokes but no sound comes from modem adapter card to Enabled. 2. Action/FRU 1. CD/DVD-ROM drive. 1. RTC battery. 3. If PCI modem card is installed properly. 3. Video adapter failed. Monitor 3. CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but has no sound output. (Data files are displayed. Monitor signal connection/cable. 2. Display problem: - Remove all non-factory-installed cards. 2. Load default settings (if screen is configured correctly for your modem and set to main board Video and Monitor 1. Video adapter card 4. Error Symptom CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read...
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... fan is properly installed. Power Supply not running. 2. Printing failed. 1. Printer. 3. Main board. Printer problems. 1. Reload software from Windows98 Start menu does not turn off the system. (Only pressing power switch can turn on keyboard do not work. Main board. Some or all keys on the system. 1. Undetermined Problems 56 Load default settings (if screen is not set to OFF. 2. Printer cable. 4. Keyboard 1. Power switch cable assembly Pressing power switch does not turn off the system). 1. Load default settings. 2. Monitor signal connection...
... fan is properly installed. Power Supply not running. 2. Printing failed. 1. Printer. 3. Main board. Printer problems. 1. Reload software from Windows98 Start menu does not turn off the system. (Only pressing power switch can turn on keyboard do not work. Main board. Some or all keys on the system. 1. Undetermined Problems 56 Load default settings (if screen is not set to OFF. 2. Printer cable. 4. Keyboard 1. Power switch cable assembly Pressing power switch does not turn off the system). 1. Load default settings. 2. Monitor signal connection...