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Product Description1-9 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc Memory Menu The Memory pull-down menu controls memory usage. The setting enables or disables usage of L2 cache memory. The default setting is Enabled. Disks Menu The Disks menu contains settings that configure the system diskette drive and hard drive. It also sets the virus alert option.
1-10Product Description COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc Disks Menu Item Function Default Internal FDCSets when an internal diskette drive is present. A check mark indicates that the item is Enabled. An underline indicates Disabled.Enabled Diskette DrivesSets the type of diskette disk. 1.44MB Internal HDCSets when an internal hard drive is present. A check mark indicates that the item is Enabled. An underline indicates Disabled.Enabled IDE SettingsSets the type of hard disk drive in the system. HDD Timing – Sets the data transmit mode of the hard drive. The default is Ultra DMA-33. I/O 32 bit Transfer – If enabled, allows for a faster transfer rate. The effect is more noticeable under DOS. The default setting is Enabled. HDD Block Transfer – If enabled, allows for a large capacity hard disk. The default setting is Enabled.N/A Virus Alert Provides warning messages if the hard disk boot sector (partition table) has changed. A checkmark indicates that the item is Enabled. An underline indicates Disabled.Enabled
Product Description1-11 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc Components Menu The Components menu changes settings on various components such as COM and LPT ports. Components Menu Item Function Default Com Port Assigns COM1 and COM2 to specific functions. In general, assign COM1 to RS-232 (the serial port); then assign COM2 to IR. Mode Setting for COM B – Sets the IR mode for COM B. The mode depends on the type of device that the computer will communicate with. LPT Port Sets the address for the LPT (parallel) port. This system supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) standards. If the port is set to ECP, choose a DMA channel setting for that port. Keyboard NumlockSets the function of the numeric keypad. If you disable this option, the numeric keypad on the computer will not function, even if the Num Lock indicator is on. However, an external keyboard is not affected by this feature.Enabled Keyboard RepeatSets the repeat rate and delay time of keystrokes. The Key Repeat Rate sets the repeat rate while holding down a key. The Key Delay item sets delaying time between key repeats.
1-12Product Description COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc Power Menu The Power menu contains Power Management settings that help conserve system power. Enable Power Saving – This is the master control for the Power Management features. If disabled, all Power menu items with the exception of Suspend Controls are automatically disabled. Timeout Settings – Sets up timeout functions. Note that some operating systems such as Windows 98 have built-in APM/ACPI configurations that could override these settings. Power Menu Item Function Video TimeoutSets the timeout period for the monitor to power down if not used during a set period. The monitor powers up again when a key is pressed. Available options are 30 Sec, 2 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min, 15 Min, and Always On. Disk TimeoutSets the timeout period for the hard disk to power down if not accessed during the set period. The hard disk powers up again when next accessed. Available options are 30 Sec, 1 Min, 1.5 Min, 2 Min, and Always On. Global TimeoutSets the timeout period for the whole system to power down if not in use during a specified period. The system powers up again once any key is pressed. Available options are 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min, 12 Min, 16 Min, and Always On. continued
Product Description1-13 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc Power Menu continued Item Function Monitor Video ActivitySets up the system to monitor video activity. If enabled, any activity on the screen (such as displaying a movie) prevents the monitor from powering down. Available options are Enabled or Disabled. Suspend TimeoutSets the timeout period for the system to enter Suspend Mode if not in use during a pre-set period. The Suspend Mode is determined by the “Suspend Type” item in the “Suspend Controls” submenu. Choices may be Suspe nd-to- RAM or Suspend-to-Disk. When Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode is initiated, several subsystems enter standby or power-off mode to conserve power. The system wakes up when a key is pressed. “Resume Timer” and “Ring Resume” items will also wake the system from Suspend-to-RAM mode. When Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode is initiated, the system preserves all running application programs as a file in a suspend-to-disk partition on the hard disk. Available options are 1 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, and Never. Suspend- to-DiskSets the timeout period for the system to enter Suspend-to-Disk mode if not in use during a set period. When Suspend-to-Disk mode is initiated, the system preserves all running application programs as a file in a suspend-to-disk partition on the hard disk. Available options are 1 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, and Never. The Suspend-to-Disk item functions regardless of the “Suspend Timeout” setting and the “Suspend Type” setting in the “Suspend Controls” submenu. If the timing of this item is shorter that that of “Suspend Timeout”, the system directly enters Suspend-to-Disk mode if inactive for the timing.
1-14Product Description COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc Suspend Controls – Manages several suspend features. Suspend Controls Menu Item Function Power Button FunctionSets the function of the Power button. Available options are Power On/Off and Suspend/Resume. If this item is set to Suspend/Resume, holding down the button for 5 seconds will turn off power. Lid Switch FunctionSets the sequential event when the top cover is closed with power still available. The available options are Blank LCD and Suspend/Resume. Suspend TypeSets the suspend mode the system enters if it stays inactive for the time specified in the “Suspend Timeout” item. Ring Resume – Enables or disables the system from waking up from Suspend-to-RAM mode when the modem receives an incoming call. Resume Timer – Sets the date and time the system resumes from suspend mode. The default setting is Disabled. Advance CPU Controls – Sets up further advanced CPU functions. Advance CPU Controls Menu Item Function Clock Control MechanismSets the CPU activity under normal condition. The available options range from 6% to full speed (Disabled). Note that although this item sets the usage of CPU resources, the CPU can still reach its full speed if the system is under a heavy job load. Clock Run EnableEnables whether the system can take advantage of the Southbridge chipset to help transmit data, thereby reducing the CPU job load.
Product Description1-15 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc Exit Menu The Exit pull-down menu displays ways of exiting SCU. This menu also restores default settings and displays BIOS version information. When troubleshooting the Compaq Notebook 100, it is important to obtain all facts about the situation. Obtain details of the problem and any circumstances surrounding the problem. Obtain all error codes or beep codes. Once all facts have been gathered, determine possible causes and search for issues.
1-16Product Description COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc 1.5 Compaq Configuration Record Utility Compaq Configuration Record Utility is an online information-gathering tool meant to replace the DOS based Inspect utility. It runs from within Windows and gathers critical hardware and software information from various sources to give a complete view of the computer. The Compaq Configuration Record Utility delivers comprehensive configuration capture, provides a means for automatically identifying and comparing configuration changes, and has the ability to maintain a computer configuration history. The information can be saved as a history of multiple sessions. The Compaq Configuration Record Utility captures data as sessions; a session is defined as an organized group of data describing the configured state of the system at a specific point in time. The session information is maintained in a log file, located in the same directory as the executable portion of the program. This file contains all of the ASCII text configuration information captured for a session. This file can be analyzed locally by the Configuration Record Utility, or it can be sent to another location such as a help center, or to Compaq. The sessions are organized as two distinct types: Active The Active session (referenced as session now.log) is the most recent information captured. The utility overwrites this session each time a sample is taken. Original The Original session (referenced as session base.log) is the first session sampled. The Compaq Configuration Record Utility will treat this session as a master configuration and the utility will never overwrite this session.
Product Description1-17 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc 1.6 Gathering Information The comparison feature provides several reports that enable the administrator to specify the particular type and level of information that will be most useful in a particular case. The different report types available are: Show Only Differences Report This feature provides a mechanism for filtering the level of information displayed when comparing two different configuration snapshots (or sessions). For example, when a user requests that Configuration Record Utility generate a comparison of sessions using the “differences” filter, the tool automatically compares those two sessions (which are already stored in a Configuration Record file). It then generates a report that shows only the differences between the two generations. In this case, the differences report will include all information recorded, such as changes in amounts of free memory. Reviewing the differences occurring between different configuration snapshots can help identify trends causing intermittent computer problems, such as low memory resources.
1-18Product Description COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc Show Details and Differences Report This report provides the level of detail that is necessary for service personnel to get a clear picture of the system configuration. It provides a much greater depth of information on hardware, operating system services, and drivers that are running on the computer. The Compaq Configuration Record Utility is supported under Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0. This utility is available on SoftPaq.