Service manual

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Software Description
Windows XP Overview
All VIASYS Neurocare systems manufactured after
July 2004 use the Microsoft Window XP Professional
operating system.
Laptop computers shipped with VIASYS instruments
are pre-loaded with Windows XP, and accompanied by
their own Windows XP Reinstallation CDs, Driver CDs
and application CDs
Desktop computers provided by VIASYS use a special
BIOS-locked version of Windows XP. This version of
XP is pre-activated, and allows the adding and swapping
of expansion cards. However, if the hard drive is moved
to a different motherboard, XP is de-activated, and
expires in 90days.
A Windows XP Professional OEM CD, which matches
the Windows XP serial number loaded on the system,
accompanies each desktop system. This CD is not an
Image CD - it contains no device drivers. Device drivers
must be loaded separately. If the Windows XP CD is lost
and the hard drive fails, there is no automatic
replacement. The user must purchase a new copy of
Windows XP.
Windows XP Help and Support Center
Windows XP Professional features an extensive set of
diagnostic and troubleshooting tools. There are several
ways to access these tools, however, the easiest way is
to click on Start> Help and Support. From the Pick a
Task header, select Use Tools.... From the Tools list,
select an item from the menu. Clicking on a menu item
either opens a sub-menu, opens a utility, or provides a
deeper level of information for the selected item.
Help and Support Center/ Tools Window