Elitegroup A900 (V2.1) User Manual
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The CD-ROM -----------------------------------------------------------------26
Features of the CD-ROM Module------------------------------------26
Precautions for Handling CD-ROM Discs --------------------------26
Loading a Disc ----------------------------------------------------------27
The Multimedia Sound System ---------------------------------------------27
Connecting Peripheral Devices----------------------------------------------28
Power Saving Modes ---------------------------------------------------------30
The AC Adapter---------------------------------------------------------------30
The Battery Power System (Optional) -------------------------------------30
Battery Indicators-------------------------------------------------------30
Small Battery for the Real Time Clock ------------------------------32
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting -----------------------------------------33
Locating a Problem -----------------------------------------------------------33
Checking Cables and Connections------------------------------------------34
The Power-On Self Test------------------------------------------------------35
General Hardware Problems-------------------------------------------------36
Contacting Your Dealer ------------------------------------------------------37
Chapter 5: Running BIOS Setup------------------------------------39
Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------39
Navigating through BIOS Setup --------------------------------------------39
Accessing the BIOS Setup Program ----------------------------------------39
Item Specific Help------------------------------------------------------39
The Menu Bar -----------------------------------------------------------------40
The Legend Bar ---------------------------------------------------------------40
Launching Submenus---------------------------------------------------------41
General Help-------------------------------------------------------------------41
Save Changes and Exit the Setup Program--------------------------41
The Standard CMOS Setup --------------------------------------------------42
The Advanced CMOS Setup ------------------------------------------------43
The Peripheral Setup ---------------------------------------------------------46
Change Supervisor Password------------------------------------------------48
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings --------------------------------48
Save Settings and Exit--------------------------------------------------------49
Exit Without Saving ----------------------------------------------------------49
Chapter 6: The Software Utilities Disks--------------------------51
AutoRun Installation----------------------------------------------------------51
Installing VGA Display Drivers for Win98SE/2K/ME/XP -------51
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