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Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme
Postfach 2160, W-4790 Paderborn
Postfach 830951, W-8000 München 83
Order No.: A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619
Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany
AG 1091 10/91

SCO UNIX

OS/2
MS-DOS
PCD-B Family

Operating Manual

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  • Page 1: Sco Unix

    Published by Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme Postfach 2160, W-4790 Paderborn Postfach 830951, W-8000 München 83 Order No.: A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany AG 1091 10/91 SCO UNIX OS/2 MS-DOS PCD-B Family Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 Is there anything you want to tell us about this manual? Please send us your comments quoting the order number of the manual. User Documentation Department STM QM 2 Otto-Hahn-Ring 6 W-8000 München 83 Germany Fax: (089) 636-40443 email im EUnet: man@sieqm2.uucp...
  • Page 3 Introduction Important notes Installation Siemens Nixdorf PCD-B Family System operation System unit Interface assignment Operating Manual Platter Glossary Index October 1991 edition...
  • Page 4 SCO is a trademark of the Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Copyright © Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG 1991 The reproduction, transmission or use of this documents or contents is not permitted without express written authority.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction A guide to this manual Overview of further operating manuals Explanation of symbols Important notes Safety Class B NOTE: Important notice concerning power cord selection For the United States and Canada: For the United Kingdom Installation The constituents of your PC Setting up an ergonomic video workstation Unpacking and checking the contents of the consignment Settings...
  • Page 6 Contents System operation The PC System Unit Monitor Keyboard Expansions Operating the system unit Unlocking the system unit Locking the system unit Switching the system unit on and off Cleaning the system unit Indicators and symbols on the system unit Working with floppy disks and the floppy disk drive Rules for handling 3 1/2"...
  • Page 7 Contents Input lock Installing the QLOCK program Locking the mouse and keyboard Assigning an additional password Displaying all possible options Changing the hot key Blanking the screen Disabling the QLOCK program Locking the mouse and keyboard in a program call Messages Saving the SETUP menu Copying ASETUP onto the hard disk...
  • Page 8 Contents Interface assignment Parallel Interface (Centronics) Serial Interface (RS-232C) Connector for serial interface (RS-232C) Keyboard (diode socket connector) Platter Glossary Index A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction willkommen benvenuto benvenuto bienvenue willkommen bienvenido welcome welcome bienvenue bienvenido A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...
  • Page 10 Introduction Your Personal Computer (PC) comprises a powerful system unit (containing a hard disk and a floppy disk drive), a monitor and an ergonomic keyboard. It has, among other things, interfaces for a mouse and a printer. The operating instructions for your PC consist of three books: 1.

  • Page 11: A Guide To This Manual

    Guide to the manual Introduction A guide to this manual Important notes In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which it is essential to take note of with your PC. Please read this chapter first of all! Installation This chapter describes the standard routine of installing your PC for the first time.

  • Page 12: Overview Of Further Operating Manuals

    Introduction Guide to the manual Platter This chapter tells you what ports and connections are provided on the platter for boards and drives. Glossary This chapter explains the technical terms used in this manual, and expressions that occur frequently in other computer manuals. Index The index is designed to help you to find information you require in the text more easily.

  • Page 13: Explanation Of Symbols

    Explanation of symbols Introduction Explanation of symbols The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows: Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning endangers your life, destroys the system, or may lead to loss of data. This symbol is followed by supplementary information, remarks and tips.

  • Page 14: Important Notes

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  • Page 15: Safety

    Important notes In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which it is essential to take note of with your PC. The chapter also contains information on the licenses issued for your equipment. Safety This PC complies with the requirements of IEC and VDE for data processing equipment and with the "Safety Regulations for Visual Display Units in Workplaces in Office Premises"...

  • Page 16: Class B

    Important notes Class B The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specified herein. The statement for other products will appear in their accompanying materials. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a "Class B" digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 17: Important Notice Concerning Power Cord Selection

    Important notes Important notice concerning power cord selection The power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected according to the country of destination and must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set. The female receptacle of the cord set must meet CEE-22 requirements and will look like Figure 1.
  • Page 18 Important notes Table A: Cord Type Size of Conductors Maximum Current in Cord Rating of Unit 18 AWG 10 Amps 16 AWG 12 Amps 14 AWG 12 Amps 18 AWG 10 Amps 17 AWG 12 Amps For units set at 115 V: use a parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 125 V (Figure 2).

  • Page 19: For The United Kingdom

    Important notes For the United Kingdom Should the plug on the flexible cord not be of the type for your socket outlets do not use an adapter but remove the plug from the cord and discard. Carefully prepare the end of the supply cord and fit a suitable plug.

  • Page 20: Installation

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  • Page 21: The Constituents Of Your Pc

    Installation The constituents of your PC This chapter describes the standard routine of installing your PC for the first time. It indicates how to select the right video workstation and contains illustrations showing how to install the PC and cable the units. Please take note of the "Important Notes"...

  • Page 22: Setting Up An Ergonomic Video Workstation

    The ergonomic video workstation Installation Setting up an ergonomic video workstation Before you set up your PC you should select a suitable position for working at the monitor. Please observe the following advice when installing a video workstation. Window Avoid direct and indirect glare. Avoid indirect glare from light sources.

  • Page 23: Unpacking And Checking The Contents Of The Consignment

    Installation Contents of the Consignment Unpacking and checking the contents of the consignment Please unpack all the individual parts. Do not throw away the original packing material! It may be required for reshipment at some later date. Contents of the consignment 1 = Operating Manual 6 = 2 Keys 2 = Operating system User´s Manual...

  • Page 24: Settings

    Settings Installation Check whether the consignment agrees with the details in the delivery note (missing items, serial number on the nameplate on the rear of the system unit). Should you discover the equipment has been damaged in transport or that the consignment does not correspond to the delivery note, notify your local sales office immediately.

  • Page 25: Installing Expansion Modules

    Installation Installing the PC Installing expansion modules Once you have completed making the necessary settings on the expansion module, install it as described under the chapter headed "System Unit". Pull out the power plug before opening the housing! Installing the PC We recommend that you place your equipment on a surface with good anti-slip qualities.

  • Page 26: Cabling The Pc

    Cabling the PC Installation Cabling the PC The power plug must be pulled out! No cable should be connected or disconnected during a thunderstorm. Never unplug a cable by pulling the cable itself. Always take hold of the actual plug body.

  • Page 27: Fastening The Interface Connector

    Installation Cabling the PC Fastening the interface connector Some interface connectors have a knurled screw, others Philips or ordinary screws. Interface connectors with a knurled screw can be tightened by hand. Interface connectors with Philips or ordinary screws can be tightened using a screwdriver.

  • Page 28: Symbols At The Rear Of The System Unit

    Cabling the PC Installation Symbols at the rear of the system unit Symbol 1 Monitor connection Symbol 2 Parallel interface (printer connection LPT1) Symbol 3 Serial interface (Mouse connection COM1) Symbol 4 Serial interface (COM2) Symbol 5 Keyboard receptacle A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Keyboard

    Installation Cabling the PC Connecting the keyboard Insert the round plug into the receptacle on the underside of the keyboard. Insert the round plug (diode connector) into receptacle 1. Connecting the monitor A description of how to connect your monitor can be found in the Operating Manual of your monitor.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Printer

    Cabling the PC Installation Connecting the printer The PC's Centronics interface and RS-232C (V.24) interfaces are located at the rear of the system unit. As a general principle, you should use a printer with a parallel interface. This leaves a RS-232C (V.24) serial interface free for other applications (e.g.

  • Page 31: Connection To The Line Voltage

    Installation Cabling the PC Connection to the line voltage Depending on the connector, plug the monitor's power cable into either the system unit or the power outlet. Plug the PC's power cable into the system unit. Plug the power cable of the system unit into the power outlet. A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...

  • Page 32: Transporting The Pc

    Transporting the PC Installation Transporting the PC Transport all parts separately, and in their original packaging, to the new site. Do not unpack them until all transport maneuvers are completed. Transporting the monitor Transport the monitor carefully and only in its original packaging (to protect it from knocks and jolts).

  • Page 33: System Operation

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  • Page 34: The Pc

    System operation The PC You have installed your PC as described in the chapter on "Installation". Before installing the operating system, you should: - learn about the parts of your PC - learn how to operate the system unit - learn how to handle floppy disks - learn how to use floppy disk drives The PC The computers we offer are powerful personal computers generally equipped with an...

  • Page 35: System Unit

    The PC System operation System Unit The "system unit" comprises: - the "central processing unit", - the "main memory", - the various "controllers" - the "bulk storage" (floppy disk drive or hard disk drive). Central processing unit The central processing unit is the brain of your PC. It executes all your commands. Main memory Before, for instance, a text can be processed by the central processing unit, it must be loaded into main memory.

  • Page 36: Monitor

    System operation The PC Monitor Several different monitors are available from Siemens Nixdorf for use with the PC, together with the corresponding CRT controllers. You can, however, also use monitors and the associated controllers from other companies. Information on installing and using monitors can be found in the manual supplied with the equipment.

  • Page 37: Operating The System Unit

    Operating the system unit System operation Operating the system unit Power switch Lock Floppy disk drive Drive cover At the front of the system unit you will find the power switch, the lock and the floppy disk drive. The power switch and drive can only be used if the housing is unlocked and the drive cover has been pushed to the side.

  • Page 38: Unlocking The System Unit

    System operation Operating the system unit Unlocking the system unit Turn the key clockwise. Slide the drive cover to the left. Locking the system unit Slide the drive cover to the right. Turn the key counterclockwise. A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...

  • Page 39: Switching The System Unit On And Off

    Operating the system unit System operation Switching the system unit on and off Press the power switch to the relevant position. Cleaning the system unit Turn off all power and equipment switches and pull the power plug out of the grounded-contact utility power sockets.

  • Page 40: Indicators And Symbols On The System Unit

    System operation Operating the system unit Indicators and symbols on the system unit Symbol 1 System unit locked The system unit is locked when the key or lock points to symbol 1. Symbol 2 System unit unlocked The system unit is unlocked when the key or lock points to symbol 2. Symbol 3 Indicator for the hard disk drive This indicator is lit when the hard disk is running.

  • Page 41: Working With Floppy Disks And The Floppy Disk Drive

    Floppy disks and disk drive System operation Working with floppy disks and the floppy disk drive A floppy disk is a magnetizable plastic disk inside a protective jacket. Data (e.g. text files and programs) can be stored on a floppy disk. The data (e.g. texts) is stored magnetically on the floppy disk, like music on a tape cassette.

  • Page 42: Rules For Handling 3 1/2" Floppy Disks

    System operation Floppy disks and disk drive Rules for handling 3 1/2" floppy disks The floppy disk is the most important accessory for your PC. You should therefore treat it with great care. Read the information the vendor supplies with the disk and take note of the rules for handling floppy disks given below.

  • Page 43: Floppy Disk Sizes And Capacities

    Floppy disks and disk drive System operation Floppy disk sizes and capacities The following abbreviations and designations are customary for floppy disks: " inch (1 inch = 25.4 mm) double sided double density high density tracks per inch The PC has a 3 1/2" floppy disk drive. Micro floppy disks with a diameter of 3 1/2" are used.

  • Page 44: The Floppy Disk

    System operation Floppy disks and disk drive The floppy disk 1 = Slot for read/write head 2 = Sliding metal cover 3 = Hole for recognition of HD disks 4 = Label area 5 = Write protection indicator 6 = Insertion direction Slot for read/write head and sliding metal cover The sliding metal cover must always cover the slot for the read/write head.

  • Page 45: Mechanical Write Protection

    Floppy disks and disk drive System operation Mechanical write protection If a floppy disk is write-protected, the floppy disk can be read only, data cannot be written to it or erased. This prevents data from being inadvertently deleted or overwritten. Floppy disks containing important data should be write-protected.

  • Page 46: Working With Floppy Disk Drives

    System operation Floppy disks and disk drive Working with floppy disk drives The floppy disk drive is used to store programs and data on floppy disks and to load data from floppy disks into your PC. Never clean the PC's floppy disk drives with cleaning disks. Even just one attempt is forbidden and would destroy the read/write head in the disk drive within 20 seconds.

  • Page 47: Installing The Operating System

    Installing the Operating System System operation Installing the operating system Your PC has not only a floppy disk drive but also a hard disk drive. As a hard disk has considerably more storage capacity than a floppy disk and works faster, you are recommended to copy the operating system and the application programs onto the hard disk.
  • Page 48 System operation Installing the Operating System The operating system's installation routine will then start. The installation routine you are offered creates an operating system disk according to your specifications or installs the operating system on the hard disk. Follow the instructions in the User's Guide of your operating system. A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...

  • Page 49: The Keyboard

    Keyboard System operation The keyboard The keyboard is subdivided into: – function keys – an alphanumeric keypad (like that on a typewriter) – cursor control keys – calculator keypad (numeric keypad). Most of the keys on the keyboard have an autorepeat function, i.e. the character concerned is repeated as long as the key is held down.

  • Page 50: Alphanumeric Keypad

    System operation Keyboard Alphanumeric keypad The arrangement of the characters (letters, digits and special characters) is largely the same as on a standard typewriter. There are some additional keys, however, which assume certain control functions for the PC. & Backspace ¦...
  • Page 51 Keyboard System operation Dead Key The characters and are only displayed on the screen in conjunction with another character. Example: Dead key + valid character, e.g. key ' and key a produce á. Dead key + invalid character, e.g. key ' and key b produce 'b and a beep tone.

  • Page 52: Cursor Control Keys

    System operation Keyboard Cursor control keys In most application programs the cursor control keys can be used to move the cursor to any position on the screen. Page Home Home Pg Up Page Pg Dn Down Home Key Pg Up Key Page Home The cursor is moved to the home...

  • Page 53: Calculator Keypad (Numeric Keypad)

    Keyboard System operation Calculator keypad (numeric keypad) The calculator keypad has two levels, lower-case level and upper-case level. You switch between these using the Num Lock key. The lower-case level is active when the Num Lock lamp is not on. At lower-case level, the keys labelled with two characters output the lower character when they are pressed.
  • Page 54 System operation Keyboard Num Lock Key By pressing the Num Lock key you switch between the upper- and lower- Lock case levels. At lower-case level (Num Lock lamp not lit) the cursor control functions are active in the calculator keypad. At upper-case level (Num Lock lamp lit) the numeric keys are active.

  • Page 55: Function Keys

    Keyboard System operation Function keys Prt Sc Pause Scroll Sys Rq Break Lock Insert Delete Print Screen Scroll Lock Pause Sys Rq Break Insert Delete Function Keys F1 to F12 Details of the functions assigned to these keys in your operating system or application program are provided in the relevant user's manual.

  • Page 56: Indicators On The Keyboard

    System operation Keyboard Pause/Break Key Pause Pressing the Pause key stops output on the screen, e.g. when outputting the Break directory listing. You press any key to resume output. The Break key is only effective when the Ctrl key is pressed. It then aborts the current program (depending on the program).

  • Page 57: Key Combinations

    Keyboard System operation Key combinations Your PC features a number of key combinations which trip certain functions in the operating system. They also function in application programs. The key combinations are generated using the Ctrl and Alt keys as follows: First press and hold down the Ctrl and/or Alt key Then press the next key Aborting a Current Operation (Ctrl-C)

  • Page 58: Keyboard Labeling

    System operation Keyboard Keyboard labeling Keyboard labeling BELGIUM & ¦ é @ " # § è ç { à ¨ Shift £ Lock ù µ ´ > < Ctrl Alt Gr Ctrl Keyboard labeling DENMARK § " & ¦ ½ £...
  • Page 59 Keyboard System operation Keyboard labeling GERMANY " § & ß ´ Ü Ö Ä > < µ Strg Alt Gr Strg Keyboard labeling FRANCE & é " # ´ ¦ è ç à ¨ £ Entrée µ ù > § <...
  • Page 60 System operation Keyboard Keyboard labeling NORWAY § " & \ ´ ¦ £ Å ¨ Caps Ø Æ Lock > < Ctrl Alt Gr Ctrl Keyboard labeling PORTUGAL ¦ " & » £ § ´ « + ¨ ª Caps Ç...
  • Page 61 Keyboard System operation Keyboard labeling SWITZERLAND " Ç & § ¦ ´ Enter è ü ü è " ] Caps é ö à ä £ Lock ö é ä à > < Ctrl Alt Gr Ctrl Keyboard labeling SPAIN ª "...
  • Page 62 System operation Keyboard Keyboard labeling U.S. & Backspace ¦ " Caps Lock Enter ´ < > Shift Shift Ctrl Ctrl A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...

  • Page 63: Code Table Of Additional Characters

    Keyboard System operation Code table of additional characters To obtain a certain character from the following table, proceed as follows: Hold down the Alt key Enter the three-digit code on the numeric keypad (calculator keypad) for the character you want. Codes 000 to 031 are displayed on the screen as characters, but are in fact control characters and are therefore not listed in this table.

  • Page 64: Protecting Your Data And Property

    System operation Data protection Protecting your data and property It is vital today to protect your property against unauthorized access. This applies to both data (software) and equipment (hardware). We therefore offer a complete package of security features which will effectively protect your hardware and software. The security features implemented by hardware and software protect your data and PC against unauthorized access.
  • Page 65 Data protection System operation Preventing system startup from the floppy disk drive In the SETUP menu you can define a setting which will only allow your PC to be started with the operating system on the hard disk. Stopping inputs and outputs The lock on the system unit serves to stop inputs via the keyboard.

  • Page 66: Protecting The Data With A Password

    System operation Data protection Protecting the data with a password You can use a password to prevent unauthorized users from starting the operating system on your PC, looking at your confidential data or accessing and changing your SETUP menu. In your own interest you should be very careful with confidential or important data.

  • Page 67: Assigning The Setup And System Passwords

    Data protection System operation Press key F10. The following message will be displayed: <PRESS F5 TO CONFIRM UPDATE> Press key F5. The following message will then be displayed: Type New Password and Press ENTER Key: SETUP A password must be 4 to 8 characters in length and may include all alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 68 System operation Data protection Press the Pg Up key. The second page of the SETUP menu will then be displayed. Press the "cursor down" key until the input field to the right of SECURITY FEATURES: is marked. Press the "cursor left" key until SYSTEM AND SETUP LOCK appears in the input field. Press key F10.

  • Page 69: Changing The Setup Password

    Data protection System operation Enter the SYSTEM password. Press the Enter key. The following message will then be displayed: Verify Password and Press ENTER Key: Enter the SYSTEM password again as confirmation. Press the Enter key. You have now assigned the SETUP and SYSTEM passwords, and the PC restarts. Changing the SETUP password If the SETUP and SYSTEM passwords are identical, the SYSTEM password is also changed when you modify the SETUP password.

  • Page 70: Changing The System Password

    System operation Data protection Press key F5. The following message will then be displayed: Type New Password and Press ENTER Key: SETUP The SETUP password must be 4 to 8 characters in length and may include all alphanumeric characters. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. Enter the new SETUP password.

  • Page 71: Canceling The Setup And System Passwords

    Data protection System operation Press key F5. The following message will then be displayed: Type New Password and Press ENTER Key: SYSTEM The SYSTEM password must be 4 to 8 characters in length and may include all alphanumeric characters. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. Enter the new SYSTEM password (4 to 8 characters).

  • Page 72: Canceling The System Password

    System operation Data protection Press key F10. The following message will be displayed: PRESS F5 TO CONFIRM UPDATE Press key F5. You have now deleted the SETUP and the SYSTEM password, and the PC restarts. Canceling the SYSTEM password Restart your PC (Warm boot, reset or switching off/on). The following message will then be displayed briefly: <PRESS CTRL-ALT-INS FOR SETUP>...

  • Page 73: Starting Your Pc With A Password

    Data protection System operation Starting your PC with a password Switch on your PC. The following message will then be displayed: Type Password and Press ENTER Key: Enter the SYSTEM password. Press the Enter key. The operating system will be loaded. Calling the configuration Menu with a password Restart your PC (Warm boot, reset or switching off/on).

  • Page 74: Messages Issued When The Password Is Entered

    System operation Data protection Messages issued when the password is entered Access Denied - System Halted You have entered an illegal password 3 times. Restart your PC (RESET or switch it off and then on again). Access to SETUP Denied - Press Any Key to Continue You have entered an illegal password 3 times.

  • Page 75: Input Lock

    Data protection System operation Input lock Using the QLOCK.COM program you can lock the keyboard and the mouse as well (if any). You activate this input lock by pressing the Hot Key. To cancel the input lock again, you must enter the right password. Hot Key The Hot Key combination consists of the keys Ctrl, Alt and an alphanumeric key and is entered as follows:...

  • Page 76: Installing The Qlock Program

    System operation Data protection Installing the QLOCK program Insert the "Utility" disk into drive A:. Copy the QLOCK program from the "Utility" disk to your hard disk, e.g.: COPY A:\QLOCK.* C:\DOS Locking the mouse and keyboard Type: QLOCK If you haven't set a SYSTEM password, you must call QLOCK with parameter /P and assign a password.

  • Page 77: Assigning An Additional Password

    Data protection System operation Assigning an additional password The additional password is valid until you change it or restart your PC. 1st possibility Type: QLOCK /P Press the Enter key. Enter the additional password. Press the Enter key. The PC prompts you to confirm the new password. Enter the additional password again.

  • Page 78: Displaying All Possible Options

    System operation Data protection Displaying all possible options Type: QLOCK QLOCK /? Press the Enter key. All the QLOCK program options are displayed. Changing the hot key The new Hot Key is valid until you change it or restart your PC. Type for example: QLOCK /H:H Press the Enter key.

  • Page 79: Disabling The Qlock Program

    Data protection System operation Disabling the QLOCK program Type: QLOCK /U Press the Enter key. The memory occupied by the resident part of the program is not enabled. Locking the mouse and keyboard in a program call Type: QLOCK /L Press the Enter key.

  • Page 80: Messages

    System operation Data protection Messages One beep You have entered the password correctly. The input lock is canceled. Incorrect BIOS Incorrect BIOS version: QLOCK requires BIOS V3.10 or higher. You cannot use the SYSTEM password. QLOCK requires an additional password (parameter /P or /P:<password>.

  • Page 81: Saving The Setup Menu

    Saving the SETUP menu System operation Saving the SETUP menu The SETUP menu contains entries defining the technical configuration of your PC (e.g. type and number of drives, memory and expansions installed). The SETUP menu is described in the Operating Manual for the processor board. Using the ASETUP program you can copy the SETUP menu of your PC onto a floppy disk (CMOS SETUP boot diskette) and save it in this way.

  • Page 82: Copying The Setup Menu Onto A Floppy Disk

    System operation Saving the SETUP menu Copying the SETUP menu onto a floppy disk Type: ASETUP Press the Enter key. Your monitor displays the ASETUP start menu. Select the wanted language with the "cursor up" or "cursor down" key. Press the Enter key. All further messages from the ASETUP program are displayed in the chosen language.

  • Page 83: Starting The Pc With The Cmos Setup Boot Diskette Loaded

    Saving the SETUP menu System operation Starting the PC with the CMOS SETUP boot diskette loaded You don't need an operating system to start your PC with the SETUP menu on the CMOS SETUP boot diskette. Starting when no password is assigned Insert the CMOS SETUP boot diskette into drive A:.
  • Page 84 System operation Saving the SETUP menu Starting when SETUP and SYSTEM passwords are assigned Insert the CMOS SETUP boot diskette into drive A:. Restart your PC (warm boot, reset or power on). If the entries in your PC's SETUP menu are deleted, you will be prompted: Press F1 to continue or <CTRL-ALT-INS>...

  • Page 85: Accepting The Setup Menu Entries From The Cmos Setup Boot Diskette

    Saving the SETUP menu System operation Accepting the SETUP menu entries from the CMOS SETUP boot diskette You have started your PC with the CMOS SETUP boot diskette loaded. Your monitor displays the first page of the SETUP menu. Press the "Pg Up" key. The second page of the SETUP menu is displayed.

  • Page 86: Changing And Storing The Setup Menu

    System operation Saving the SETUP menu Changing and storing the SETUP menu You have started your PC with the CMOS SETUP boot diskette loaded. Your monitor displays the first page of the SETUP menu. Make the wanted changes. Switch to the second page of the SETUP menu by pressing the "Pg Up" key. The second page can be identified by the entry Security features:.

  • Page 87: Displaying System Information

    Saving the SETUP menu System operation Displaying system information You have started your PC with the CMOS SETUP boot diskette loaded. Your monitor displays the first page of the SETUP menu. Press key F8. Your monitor displays system information about your PC. Press the "Pg Up"...

  • Page 88: Problem Analysis

    System operation Problem analysis Problem analysis This chapter contains directions for locating and correcting errors. Observe the information regarding safety at the beginning of this manual when you connect or disconnect cables. The "System Unit ON" indicator remains dark after you have switched on your PC If the indicator on your system unit fails to light up, there is a defect in the ac power supply.

  • Page 89: The Screen Stays Blank

    Problem analysis System operation The screen stays blank If your screen remains blank after you have taken the following actions, please contact the customer field service. Monitor is switched off Switch your monitor on. Screen has been blanked Press any key on the keyboard. Brightness control is set to dark Set the brightness control to light.

  • Page 90: No Mouse Pointer Displayed On The Screen (For Application Programs With Which You Use A Mouse)

    System operation Problem analysis No mouse pointer displayed on the screen (for application programs with which you use a mouse) Mouse driver not loaded Terminate the application program. Check whether the mouse driver is properly installed and is present when the application program is started.

  • Page 91: Error Message On The Screen

    Problem analysis System operation Error message on the screen Error messages are issued by the processor (CPU) board, the operating system or application programs. When an error message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions the system gives you. Error messages generated by the processor board are described in the Operating Manual of the processor board.

  • Page 92: Accessories

    System operation Accessories Accessories 3 1/2" floppy disks 10 x DD floppy disks with box V22999-X-A55 10 x HD floppy disks with box V22999-X-A59 Floppy disk box for 40 floppy disks, empty V22199-Z-C865 Manuals System Manual for PCD Family U64737-J-7600 A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...

  • Page 93: System Unit

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  • Page 94: Technical Data

    System unit Technical Data Technical data Width: 313 mm Depth: 390 mm Height: 105 mm Weight: approx. 7 kg (69 N) in basic configuration Footprint: 700 mm x 600 mm (Width x depth) Clearance for ventilation The following spaces must be kept absolutely free: Front: min.
  • Page 95 Technical Data System unit Electromagnetic compatibility Immunity against > static electricity: 10 kV in accordance with IEC 801-2 Electrical data Input voltage: 110 V ... 240 V +6 % / - 10 % 50 Hz/60 Hz ±3 Hz Frequency: < Power output: 60 W Type of protection:...

  • Page 96: Opening The System Unit

    System unit Opening the system unit Opening the system unit Be sure to read this page carefully before you open your PC. Note the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" at the beginning of this manual. The warranty will be forfeited if you cause defects in the personal computer by installing or replacing system expansions.
  • Page 97 System unit Turn the key clockwise. Slide the drive cover to the left. Switch the PC off. Unplug the power cable. A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...
  • Page 98 System unit Opening the system unit Position the system unit so that you have easy access to it. If any cables attached to the system unit are obstructing you, pull out the connectors on the system unit. Undo the Phillips screw at the rear of the system unit. Lift off the top cover in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 99: Assembling The System Unit

    Assembling the system unit System unit Assembling the system unit Mount the top cover. Tighten the Phillips screw at the rear of the system unit. Place the system unit back on its operational site. If you disconnected cables at the rear of the system unit, reconnect them now. A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...

  • Page 100: Installing A Module

    System unit Installing a module Installing a module Modules with a power dissipation of over 20 W must be inserted in the lowest slot. The maximum permissible power dissipation in the two lowest slots is 40 W, and a value of 25 W may not be exceeded in the lower of these. Open the housing as described under "Opening the system unit".
  • Page 101 Installing a module System unit Take your module out of its packaging. Slide the module into the open slot and press it into the rear backplane. Fasten the module in position with the screw you removed earlier. Refit the cover as described in "Assembling the system unit". Switch your PC on.

  • Page 102: Removing A Module

    System unit Removing a module Removing a module Open the housing as described under "Opening the system unit". Remove the screw. Pull the module out of the slot. Place the module in its packaging. A26362-K293-Z1-1-7619...
  • Page 103 Removing a module System unit The rear slot cover plate must be refitted to ensure the required cooling effect. Refit the rear slot cover plate with the screw you removed earlier. Refit the cover as described in "Assembling the system unit". Switch your PC on.

  • Page 104: Installing And Removing A Disk Drive

    System unit Installing and removing a disk drive Installing and removing a disk drive Open the housing as described in "Opening the system unit". Remove the three screws. Pull the drive holder out of the system unit. A26362-K293-Z1-1-7619...
  • Page 105 Installing and removing a disk drive System unit Pull the data and power cables from the floppy disk drive. Pull the bus and power cables from the hard disk drive. A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...
  • Page 106 System unit Installing and removing a disk drive Removing the floppy disk drive Remove the four screws that fasten the floppy disk drive in place. Take the floppy disk drive out. Removing the hard disk drive Remove the four screws that fasten the hard disk drive in place. Take the hard disk drive out.
  • Page 107 Installing and removing a disk drive System unit Installing the floppy disk drive Place the floppy disk drive in the holder. Fasten the floppy disk drive with the four screws as shown. Installing the hard disk drive Slide the hard disk drive into the holder. Fasten the hard disk drive with the four screws as shown.
  • Page 108 System unit Installing and removing a disk drive Connect the data and power cables to the floppy disk drive. The data cable connector has a filler (coding) to prevent it from being inserted incorrectly. Connect the bus and power cables to the hard disk drive. A26362-K293-Z1-1-7619...
  • Page 109 Installing and removing a disk drive System unit Replace the drive holder in the system unit. Fasten the drive holder with the three screws. Fit the cover as described under "Assembling the system unit". Switch your PC on. Enter the drive type in the SETUP menu (refer to Operating Manual of the processor board).

  • Page 110: Interface Assignment

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  • Page 111: Parallel Interface (Centronics)

    Interface assignment Parallel Interface (Centronics) Signal name Meaning STROBE Data message Data Lines 0-7 Data lines 0-7 ACKNOWLEDGE Data acknowledgement BUSY Not ready to receive End of paper SELECT Device selection AUTO Automatic new line ERROR Device error INIT Reset/initialize SELECT IN Printerselection 18-25...

  • Page 112: Serial Interface (Rs-232C)

    Interface assignment Serial Interface (RS-232C) Signal name Meaning Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...

  • Page 113: Connector For Serial Interface (Rs-232C)

    Interface assignment Connector for serial interface (RS-232C) Signal name Meaning Coded Coded Request to Send Data Set Ready Ring Indicator Data Terminal Ready Transmit Data Carrier Detect Clear to Send Coded Coded Receive Data Keyboard (diode socket connector) Signal name Keyboard clock Keyboard data free...

  • Page 114: Platter

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  • Page 115 Platter The platter has three 16-bit slots. Modules with a power dissipation of over 20 W must be inserted in the lowest slot. The maximum permissible power dissipation in the two lowest slots is 40 W, and a value of 25 W may not be exceeded in the lower of these. A26361-K293-Z1-1-7619...

  • Page 116: Glossary

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  • Page 117 Glossary Cross-references to other terms are printed in italics. Alphanumeric signs All letters and digits. Application program An application program is one that is run by the user for a specific task, e.g. a word processing program. Backup copy A backup copy is a copy of files on original floppy disk or of files you have created yourself on a storage medium (e.g.
  • Page 118 Glossary Configuration file The configuration file contains settings that are required for configuring your PC. When you power up your PC, the operating system looks for the configuration file and makes the settings entered there. Configuration menu The configuration menu (Setup menu) is used to enter the technical conditions, e.g. type and number of drives, memory configuration and expansions.
  • Page 119 Glossary Directory You can subdivide the hard disk or a floppy disk into directories. Each directory is given a name. This name can be up to 8 characters long. Directories can be organized according to types of program and/or users. For example, a directory can be used to store only files belonging to a particular user.
  • Page 120 Glossary Floppy disk A floppy disk is an exchangeable storage medium comprising a magnetizable plastic disk which turns inside a protective jacket. Before data can be stored on a floppy disk, the disk must be formatted. Formatting Before you use a virgin floppy disk it must be formatted. During formatting, the disk is checked and sectorized.
  • Page 121 Glossary Long-term storage A long-term storage is a medium which retains data even after your PC has been switched off. Floppy disks and hard disks belong to this category. Data is stored until it is erased or overwritten by the user. Main memory Programs and texts are loaded into main memory.
  • Page 122 Glossary Mouse The mouse is a hand-held device that controls the movement of a pointer on the screen. This pointer is moved by sliding the mouse across a smooth surface. Clicking on one of the mouse buttons gives you the command you want. Mouse button Button on the mouse.
  • Page 123 Glossary Power cable The power cable establishes the connection between the local power network and the Power outage fallback facility The optional power outage fallback facility consists of a circuit assembly and a battery block. It powers the system unit during a power failure. Power supply The power supply unit converts the line voltage into the dc voltage required to run the Printer...
  • Page 124 Glossary RAMDISK Part of main memory can be used as a "RAMDISK" or "virtual floppy disk". Memory used in this way is addressed like a floppy disk or hard disk. Abbreviation for Read-Only Memory. The ROM is used to store system-specific data. This data can be read but not modified.
  • Page 125 Glossary Slot Position in the system unit where you can insert a suitable expansion board. Software General term denoting the programs (operating system and application programs) used in connection with computers. Source disk When you are copying, the source disk is the one containing the data you want to copy.
  • Page 126 Glossary Virtual disk See RAMDISK. Warm boot A warm boot enables you to reset your PC without turning it off. No self-test is performed when a warm boot takes place. Wild card character Instead of entering all the characters of a file specification, you can key in wild card characters.

  • Page 127: Index

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  • Page 128 Index Assignment connector for serial interface 108 keyboard 108 parallel interface 106 serial interface 107 AUTO, parallel interface 106 Automatic new line (parallel interface) 106 Automatic recognition of HD floppy disks 38 16-bit slots 110 3 1/2" micro disk removing 40 135 tpi 37 Backspace key 45 Backup copy 112...
  • Page 129 Index Changing Controller 29, 113 Hot Key 72 Coprocessor 113 password 63, 64 Copying SETUP menu on ASETUP 75 CMOS SETUP boot diskette 80 SETUP menu 76 SETUP password 63 CR 45, 48 SYSTEM password 64 Creating the CMOS SETUP boot diskette 76 Character code 57 CRT controller 30 Checking the contents of the consignment 17...
  • Page 130 Index Date setting 84 Enabling inputs 70 DD floppy disk 37, 113 End key 46 order number 86 End of paper (parallel interface) 106 Dead key 45 Ending QLOCK 73 Default drive 113 Enter key 45, 48 Defect in ac power supply 82 Entering Del key 48 password 67...
  • Page 131 Index Floppy disk drive 31, 40 Indicator indicator 40 in the floppy disk drive 40 installing 98, 101 Num Lock 50on the keyboard 50 removing 98, 100 on the system unit 34 Fonts 5 POWER ON 34 Footprint 88 Scroll Lock 50 Forgotten password 60 system unit ON 34 Formatting 115...
  • Page 132 Index Interface assignment 105 Centronics 106 Label area 38 connector for serial interface 108 Limit range of operation 88 diode socket connector 108 Line feed 45, 48 keyboard 108 Line voltage (connection) 24 parallel interface 106 Lock 31, 32, 34 serial interface 107 Locked 32, 91 Locking...
  • Page 133 Index Monitor 16, 17, 30, 116 Original connecting 22 disk 117 setting 17 floppy disk 41 transporting 25 packing material 16 Mouse 16, 23, 30, 117 Overload protector 82 connecting 23 Overview of the chapters 3 locking 69, 70, 73 releasing 70 Mouse button 117 P key 51...
  • Page 134 Index Pixel 117 Platter 110 RAM 118 Pointer 117 RAMDISK 119 Power Rated range of operation 88 dissipation 110 Rated voltage, setting 17 draw 89 Read/write head 38 output 89 Rear slot cover plate 97 supply 118 Receive Data switch 31, 33, 41 connector for serial interface 108 Power cable 118 serial interface 107...
  • Page 135 Index SETUP menu 41, 119 connector for serial interface 108 accepting entries 79 serial interface 107 calling with a password 67 changing and storing on the connector for serial interface 108 CMOS SETUP boot diskette 80 serial interface 107 copying 76 restoring 79 saving 75 Safety 8...
  • Page 136 Index Switch off 91 System unit 29, 120 Switching on the PC 33, 41 assembling 93 again 82 cleaning 33 with power switch 33 indicators 34 Switching locked 34 system unit off 33 locking 32 system unit on 33 ON indicator 82 Symbol opening 90 at the rear of the system unit 21...
  • Page 137 Index Unlock 91 Warm boot 51, 121 Unlocked 32 Warranty 90 Unlocking Wild card character 121 PC 32 Winter time 84 system unit 32 Working area 121 Unpacking the PC 16 Working with floppy disks 35, 36 User's Manual for the operating system 16 Write protection 39, 121 activating 39 indicator 38...

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