ebud.book Page i Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM eBuddy User Manual eBuddy version 3.1 EarthWalk Communications, Inc.
ebud.book Page ii Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Copyright Notice This manual, software and firmware described in it are copyrighted by their respective owners and protected under the laws of the Universal Copyright Convention.
ebud.book Page iii Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Notice 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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ebud.book Page v Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Contents 1: Introducing the eBuddy ............................................. 1 Using this manual ................................................................. 2 Manual organization......................................................... 2 Precautionary symbols..................................................... 2 Unpacking your eBuddy........................................................ 3 Optional accessories...................................
ebud.book Page vi Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Contents Internal modem ................................................................... 30 Installing the modem telephone cord ............................. 30 Removing a modem telephone cord .............................. 30 Using the serial and parallel ports....................................... 33 Serial port....................................................................... 33 Parallel port....................................................
ebud.book Page vii Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Contents CD-ROM driver ................................................................... 55 System Software................................................................. 56 PC_Cillin 98 ................................................................... 56 Suspend to disk ............................................................. 56 5: BIOS setup ................................................................
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ebud.book Page 1 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM 1: Introducing the eBuddy Congratulations on the purchase of your new wireless eBuddy notebook computer. Your eBuddy provides you with enormous computing power in an ultracompact package. The eBuddy 3.1 has been designed to function as part of EarthWalk’s NetWize system. You eBuddy includes a built-in integrated wireless card and antenna to allow it to communicate with the NetWize SmartCart in a mobile classroom scenario. The eBuddy 3.
ebud.book Page 2 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 1: Introducing the eBuddy Using this manual If you are familiar with PC computers and the Windows Operating System, you will find yourself right at home with the eBuddy. Nonetheless, we recommend that you leaf through this manual before using the eBuddy to familiarize yourself with the computer’s functions and unique capabilities, the included peripheral devices, hardware, and software features.
ebud.book Page 3 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Unpacking your eBuddy Unpacking your eBuddy Carefully open the box and remove your new eBuddy notebook computer and all of its accessories.
ebud.book Page 4 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 1: Introducing the eBuddy Sales and technical support For technical support with your eBuddy, contact EarthWalk at: support@earthwalk.com or visit our web site at: http://www.earthwalk.com To purchase optional accessories and supplies, or to obtain replacement battery packs, contact your sales representative, or contact EarthWalk at: sales@earthwalk.
ebud.book Page 5 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Safety and operating precautions Safety and operating precautions Before setting up your eBuddy as described in this chapter, make a note of the following precautions for operating and handling your eBuddy: ❑ Never allow water or liquid of any kind to come in contact with the eBuddy. ❑ Save the original packaging and packing materials that you received your eBuddy in. If you ever need to ship the computer, the original materials offer the best protection.
ebud.book Page 6 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 1: Introducing the eBuddy Setting up your eBuddy When setting up and operating your eBuddy, we recommend the following precautions: • • • Always place the eBuddy on a flat table or other level surface. Keep the eBuddy and its accessories away from dust, water, and heat sources. Do not attempt to operate the eBuddy in a moving automobile or any other environment where it may be subject to falling or sudden movement.
ebud.book Page 7 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Setting up your eBuddy LCD screen Speaker Microphone Speaker DC power in Stylus Integrated wireless card LED indicators Pointing stick (mouse) buttons Pointing stick Power switch Charge LED Li-Ion battery pack Modem phone jack Power LED Figure 1-1.
ebud.book Page 8 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 1: Introducing the eBuddy Figure 1-2. AC adapter and power cord Figure 1-3. Opening the LCD panel uid comes into contact with your body, wash with soap and water and avoid further contact.
ebud.book Page 9 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Setting up your eBuddy Turning on the power To turn on the power to your eBuddy: 1. Open the LCD panel and locate the power button at the top of the keyboard (see Figure 1-4). 2. Press the power button to turn on the eBuddy. 3. If you are powering up your eBuddy for the first time, you should follow the instructions that appear on the screen to set up and configure the system and software.
ebud.book Page 10 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 1: Introducing the eBuddy Power on Power off Figure 1-4.
ebud.book Page 11 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Using the eBuddy’s keyboard Using the eBuddy’s keyboard Your eBuddy’s keyboard provides surprising comfort and ease of use, despite the small footprint. This section describes the keyboard and pointing stick of your eBuddy and explains how to use them to control the system hardware and software. Keep dirt, liquids, and heavy objects away from the keyboard and the pointing stick. Figure 1-5.
ebud.book Page 12 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 1: Introducing the eBuddy Key definitions It is important for you to be familiar with the use of the following keys on your eBuddy. Many of the keys may be familiar to you, however some keys have functions specific to the eBuddy. Key Definition Num Lock The Num Lock key enables the numeric keypad (shown at right).
ebud.book Page 13 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Using the eBuddy’s keyboard Key Definition Function (Fn) Use the Function key in combination with other keys (similar to Shift and Ctrl) to actuate special software and eBuddy hardware functions. See “Key combinations” on page 15 for more information on the use of this key. Backspace Press the Backspace key to delete the character to the left of the cursor.
ebud.book Page 14 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 1: Introducing the eBuddy Key Definition Enter Press the Enter key to execute commands, create a hard return, or other functions specific to the software you are using. Pause Press the Pause key to temporarily disable screen output. Press any other key to resume output. Ctrl Hold down the Ctrl key while pressing other keys to activate special functions and features according to the software you are using.
ebud.book Page 15 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Using the eBuddy’s keyboard Key combinations The following key combinations have special functions as described below: Key combination Definition F11 key This key combination simulates the F11 key used by some software programs. F12 key This key combination simulates the F12 key used by some software programs. Speaker mute Press this key combination to mute the eBuddy’s internal speaker. Press it again to reenable the speaker.
ebud.book Page 16 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 1: Introducing the eBuddy Key combination Definition Backlit brightness increase Press this key combination to increase the brightness of the backlit LCD screen. Reduce SCC display contrast Press this key combination to reduce the contrast in your eBuddy Super Clear Color (SCC) display. Increase SCC display contrast Press this key combination to increase the contrast in your eBuddy Super Clear Color (SCC) display.
ebud.book Page 17 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Using the eBuddy’s keyboard Key combination Definition Implement suspend to disk mode This key combination implements suspend to disk. The eBuddy will “sleep” to save power, resuming normal functionality when you press any other key. The system can also be placed in sleep mode by closing the LCD panel. Suspend to disk mode will only function if it has been enabled on your eBuddy. Contact EarthWalk technical support for additional information.
ebud.book Page 18 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 1: Introducing the eBuddy You can connect an external pointing device, such as a mouse or trackball, to your eBuddy using the COM port or USB port (see “Ports” on page 20). You must use the BIOS setup program to configure your BIOS as discussed in “BIOS features setup” on page 63. Keep dirt, liquids, and heavy objects away from the keyboard and the pointing stick.
ebud.book Page 19 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM LED indicators LED indicators LED indicators, located above the keyboard, provide the following information: Icon Meaning Power/Battery low This LED displays a green light when the system is using power from the AC adapter, or when drawing power from a fully-charged battery pack. The LED displays an orange light when the battery charge is low.
ebud.book Page 20 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 1: Introducing the eBuddy Ports Figure 1-7 shows a rear view of the eBuddy, where the external ports are located. Figure 1-7. Rear view of the eBuddy, showing the ports Port Function 1. CD-ROM port This port is used to connect the eBuddy’s external CD-ROM drive. 2. COM port A DB9 serial port for connecting an external mouse or other serial devices. 3.
ebud.book Page 21 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM 2: Peripherals and accessories This chapter describes the installation and setup of the following peripherals and accessories: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Integrated wireless card IrDA infrared port USB port Modem Serial port Parallel port External monitor External CD-ROM drive* External floppy disk drive* Stylus* *Optional accessories are available from EarthWalk. Contact your sales representative or email EarthWalk at sales@earthwalk.com.
ebud.book Page 22 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 2: Peripherals and accessories Integrated wireless card Your wireless eBuddy is equipped with an Integrated wireless card (see Figure 2-1) and internal antenna that enable it to communicate with other wireless devices such as the NetWize SmartCart. Figure 2-1. The eBuddy’s Integrated wireless card The Integrated wireless card is factory-installed. Do not try to remove the card or you may damage your eBuddy.
ebud.book Page 23 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Integrated wireless card To configure the Integrated wireless card: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network. 3. Click LANEscape/WL2432 PCMCIA Adapter to select it, then click Properties (see Figure 2-2). Figure 2-2. Configuring the Integrated wireless card 4. Click the Advanced tab to display the configuration properties, as shown in Figure 2-3. 5.
ebud.book Page 24 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 2: Peripherals and accessories Figure 2-3.
ebud.book Page 25 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM IrDA infrared port IrDA infrared port The IrDA-compatible infrared port (Figure 2-4) enables wireless serial data transfer between any peripheral device or computer equipped with the IrDA interface. You can select infrared port as FIR or SIR from the BIOS setup. The infrared port can only be used when UART2 mode is set to FIR or SIR in the Integrated Peripherals setup in the BIOS setup.
ebud.book Page 26 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 2: Peripherals and accessories Enabling infrared communication The following steps enable infrared communication in Windows 98: 1. In Windows 98, click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Figure 2-5. Infrared Monitor dialog box 2. Double-click Infrared and click the Options tab (see Figure 2-5). 3. Select Enable infrared communication and click OK. Close the Control Panel. 4.
ebud.book Page 27 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM IrDA infrared port Figure 2-6. Network dialog box Figure 2-7. IrDA v.3.0 Fast Infrared Port Properties Setting up communications with specific devices The IrDA port functions like other ports on your eBuddy, and can be used to communicate with any infrared device with compatible device drivers.
ebud.book Page 28 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 2: Peripherals and accessories For example, you can install printer drivers as described in your Windows documentation, and assign them to print to the IrDA port for the ultimate in convenience. Of course, the printer must be equipped with an infrared port. To communicate with a compatible computer, such as another eBuddy: 1. On the Windows 98 Desktop, double-click My Computer. 2. Double-click Infrared Recipient and select the other computer. 3.
ebud.book Page 29 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port The host USB port on the back of the eBuddy (Figure 2-8) can be used to connect any USB-compatible device. You should enable the USB keyboard in the Integrated Peripherals setup in BIOS setup if you want to use a USB keyboard. See “Integrated peripherals” on page 77 for more information. Never press keys on the internal keyboard and an external USB keyboard at the same time.
ebud.book Page 30 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 2: Peripherals and accessories Internal modem The eBuddy comes equipped with an internal 56.6 Kbps software modem. In order for the modem to function properly, you should select UART2 mode as modem in the Integrated Peripherals setup in BIOS setup (see “Integrated peripherals” on page 77). The telephone cord connects to the jack on the right side of the eBuddy as shown in Figure 2-9. Figure 2-9.
ebud.book Page 31 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Internal modem Figure 2-10.
ebud.book Page 32 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 2: Peripherals and accessories Figure 2-11.
ebud.book Page 33 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Using the serial and parallel ports Using the serial and parallel ports The eBuddy comes with one serial (COM) port and one parallel port as shown in Figure 2-12. Serial (COM) port Parallel port Figure 2-12. The eBuddy’s serial and parallel ports Serial port To use the serial (or COM) port You should select UART mode as COM1 in the Integrated peripherals setup of the BIOS setup.
ebud.book Page 34 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 2: Peripherals and accessories Connecting an external monitor You can connect a VGA (640 x 480), SVGA (800 x 600), XGA (1024 x 768), or multisync monitor to the CRT port (Figure 2-13) on the back of your eBuddy. CRT port Figure 2-13. The eBuddy’s external CRT port 1. Turn off the power to the eBuddy. 2. Connect the monitor cable to the CRT port on your eBuddy. 3. Connect the monitor’s power cord to AC power. 4.
ebud.book Page 35 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Using the external CD-ROM drive Using the external CD-ROM drive An external CD-ROM drive is available from EarthWalk. You should only use this CD-ROM drive, which has been specifically designed to operate with your eBuddy. Connecting the external CD-ROM drive To install your external CD-ROM drive: 1. Turn the eBuddy’s power off. 2. Place the CD-ROM drive on a table or other flat surface. 3. Open the cover of the CD-ROM port. 4.
ebud.book Page 36 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 2: Peripherals and accessories Inserting and removing CD-ROMs To insert a CD-ROM: 1. Press the insert/eject button as shown in Figure 2-15. The CD tray will open. 2. Gently pull the CD tray out until you can easily lay a CD in the tray. Figure 2-15. Opening the CD-ROM tray 3. Place the CD with the labeled side up in the CD tray. 4. Gently push down on the center of the CD until it snaps over the retaining ring in the center of the drive tray.
ebud.book Page 37 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Using the external CD-ROM drive Figure 2-16. Opening the CD-ROM tray Figure 2-17. Hole for manually removing a CD-ROM Disconnecting the external CD-ROM drive To disconnect the external CD-ROM drive (refer to Figure 2-18): 1. Turn the eBuddy’s power off. 2. Remove the connector from the eBuddy by pressing the clips on the side of the connector simultaneously, as shown in (1). 3.
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ebud.book Page 39 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Using the external floppy disk drive Using the external floppy disk drive An external floppy disk drive is available from EarthWalk. You should only use this floppy disk drive, which has been specifically designed to operate with your eBuddy. FDD (parallel) port Figure 2-19. The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) port Connecting the external floppy disk drive To install your external floppy disk drive (refer to Figure 2-20): 1. Turn the eBuddy’s power off. 2.
ebud.book Page 40 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 2: Peripherals and accessories Figure 2-20. Connecting the floppy disk drive to the eBuddy 4.
ebud.book Page 41 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Using the external floppy disk drive Figure 2-21.
ebud.book Page 42 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 2: Peripherals and accessories Using the stylus If your eBuddy is equipped with a touch screen, it will have a removable stylus as shown in Figure 2-22. Figure 2-22. Removing and replacing the stylus When replacing the stylus into the housing, push it gently until it clicks firmly into place. Do not use a pen or pencil or any sharp item as a substitute for the stylus, or you may damage the LCD screen.
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ebud.book Page 44 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 3: Hardware installation Memory expansion Your eBuddy comes with 32 MB of SDRAM installed. You can add one additional 144-pin SO-DIMM memory module. Memory modules are available from EarthWalk. Contact your sales representative or email EarthWalk at sales@earthwalk.com. Memory modules are sensitive electronic components that are easily damaged.
ebud.book Page 45 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Memory expansion Figure 3-1.
ebud.book Page 46 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 3: Hardware installation 3. Close the display panel and remove any cables connected to the eBuddy. 4. Place the eBuddy upside-down on a flat surface. 5. Remove the two screws from the memory panel cover, as shown in (1) in Figure 3-1. 6. Remove the memory cover, as shown in (2) in Figure 3-1. 7. Release the latches on each side of the memory module, as shown in (1) in Figure 3-2. 8.
ebud.book Page 47 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Battery pack Battery pack The eBuddy comes equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack that will last for approximately 500 charge and discharge cycles. To increase battery life, enable the eBuddy’s power management features in BIOS Power Management setup (see “Power management setup” on page 60) and in the Windows 98 power management settings (refer to your Windows 98 documentation). Replacement batteries can be obtained from EarthWalk.
ebud.book Page 48 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 3: Hardware installation Figure 3-3. Removing the battery pack You should only attempt to charge the battery pack at ambient temperatures between 41°F (5°C) and 104°F (40°C).
ebud.book Page 49 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Battery pack Figure 3-4.
ebud.book Page 50 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 3: Hardware installation Hard disk drive (HDD) installation You should only use the hard disk drives that have been specially manufactured for your eBuddy. When installing or removing a hard disk drive, we recommend that you obtain the assistance of a computer technician or someone who is very familiar with the installation of computer hardware. Removing the HDD To remove the HDD from your eBuddy: 1. Turn off the power to your eBuddy. 2.
ebud.book Page 51 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Hard disk drive (HDD) installation 7. Remove the HDD as shown in (3). Figure 3-6. Removing the hard disk drive Installing the HDD To install a hard disk drive: 1. Connect the new HDD to the HDD interface as shown in (1) in Figure 3-7. 2. Place the HDD cover plate over the HDD as shown in (2) and (3). 3. Replace the screws, securing the HDD cover plate as shown in (4). 4. Fasten the two screws in the battery compartment, as shown in Figure 3-8. 5.
ebud.book Page 52 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 3: Hardware installation Figure 3-7. Installing a hard disk drive Figure 3-8.
ebud.book Page 53 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM 4: Software Your eBuddy comes with the following (software) on diskettes and/or CDROM and is described in this chapter. This chapter also provides you with procedures for setting up your IrDA infrared port to function with Windows 98. Device drivers You will probably never need to install these drivers. They are included as a backup in case you need to restore a damaged driver, program, or other system software file.
ebud.book Page 54 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 4: Software Device Drivers This section describes the device drivers that accompany your eBuddy. You will probably never need to use them, but they are made available to you in case of an emergency, such as a hard disk failure. Contact EarthWalk technical support for additional information. Insert the CD-ROM containing these drivers to view instructions for loading them. The CD-ROM will run automatically, displaying a menu for each driver.
ebud.book Page 55 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM CD-ROM driver CD-ROM driver This driver is provided in case you need to re-load your operating system (for example, if you install a new hard disk). In such a case, you will need to be able to access the CD-ROM drive. To install CD-ROM drivers: 1. Turn off the power to the eBuddy. 2. Connect the external floppy disk drive to the eBuddy as described in “Connecting the external floppy disk drive” on page 39. 3.
ebud.book Page 56 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 4: Software System Software This section describes the additional software that accompanies your eBuddy. Insert the CD-ROM containing these applications to view instructions for loading them. The CD-ROM will run automatically, displaying a menu for each driver. Click on the appropriate button to obtain instructions for loading the program. PC_Cillin 98 This antivirus program is included with your system and is pre-installed.
ebud.book Page 57 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM 5: BIOS setup The eBuddy’s BIOS controls many of the computer’s functions. Some of these are referred to in other chapters of this manual. You can enter the BIOS setup program by pressing the Delete key when the system is booting up. The Delete key is in the lower right corner of the keyboard on your eBuddy. Use the features in BIOS setup with care. Write down the original settings before you make any changes, in case you need to recover these settings.
ebud.book Page 58 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup Using the BIOS/CMOS setup utility Use the following keys to navigate through and choose setup utility functions. Each panel in the setup utility includes a legend that describes these keys and their functions. Key Function Escape Press to exit a panel in the setup utility and return to the Main Screen. Press Escape from the Main Screen to exit the setup utility.
ebud.book Page 59 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Using the BIOS/CMOS setup utility Key Function Old Values Use F5 to load old values for the panel. Load setup defaults Use the F7 key to load the default values for the panel.
ebud.book Page 60 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup CMOS setup utility – function summary You can reach any of the following functions from the CMOS Main Screen: Standard CMOS setup Allows you to set several basic eBuddy system parameters including the system time and date, and disk drive parameters. See “Standard CMOS setup” on page 62 for more information.
ebud.book Page 61 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM CMOS setup utility – function summary Integrated peripherals This panel allows you to set IDE hard drive parameters and programmed I/O features. See “Integrated peripherals” on page 77 for more information. Password setting This function allows you to set a supervisor or a user password. For more information, see “Password setting” on page 80. IDE HDD auto detection This feature allows you to automatically detect and configure your hard disk parameters.
ebud.book Page 62 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup Standard CMOS setup Figure 5-2. Standard CMOS setup panel The Standard CMOS setup panel is shown in Figure 5-2. The Standard CMOS setup allows you to set the time and date for your system hard disk parameters, floppy disk drive parameters, and selected other parameters.
ebud.book Page 63 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM BIOS features setup BIOS features setup Figure 5-3. BIOS features setup panel The BIOS features setup panel is shown in Figure 5-3.
ebud.book Page 64 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup External Cache When enabled, the on-board 512K L2 cache will be used. The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled. Quick Power On Self Test This speeds up Power On self Test (POST) after you turn the power on to the eBuddy. If it is set to Enable, the BIOS will shorten or skip some checks during POST. The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled.
ebud.book Page 65 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM BIOS features setup with the arrow keys, for example. The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) When the Typematic rate is enabled, this item allows you to choose the rate at which the keystrokes will be repeated. The options for this setting are 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, or 30 characters per second.
ebud.book Page 66 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup Video BIOS Shadow This option determines whether video BIOS is copied to RAM. Enabling this option will increase video speed. The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled.
ebud.book Page 67 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chipset features setup Chipset features setup Figure 5-4. Chipset features setup panel The Chipset features setup panel is shown in Figure 5-4. It includes the following functions: Auto Configuration Sets pre-defined values for DRAM, cache, and timing according to the CPU type and system clock. The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled. When this item is enabled, the pre-defined items can not be modified.
ebud.book Page 68 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup DRAM Read Burst (EDO/FP) This sets the timing for burst mode reads from two different DRAM (EDO/ FPM). Burst read and write requests are generated by the CPU in four separate parts. The first part provides the location within the DRAM where the read or write is to take place. The remaining three parts provide the actual data.
ebud.book Page 69 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chipset features setup DRAM Page Idle Timer The options are 2, 4, 6, or 8 Clks. DRAM enhanced Paging The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled. Fast MA to RAS# Delay The options for this setting are 1 Clks or 2 Clcks. SDRAM (Cas Lat/RAS-to-CAS) Do not change the default value of this setting unless you install SDRAM that requires changes. The options are 2/2 or 3/3. Contact EarthWalk technical support for more information.
ebud.book Page 70 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup Memory Hole at 15M-16M This function keeps the 15M-16M address for the ISA interface. PCI 2.1 Compliance The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled. You should always enable this function on the eBuddy.
ebud.book Page 71 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Power management setup Power management setup Figure 5-5. Power Management setup panel The Power management setup panel is shown in Figure 5-5. It includes the following functions: Power Management This item allows you to select pre-set Minimum or Maximum power management settings, changing the other items in the panel to recommended pre-set settings. You can also disable power management, or set it to User Define.
ebud.book Page 72 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup HDD Power Down This setting will determine how many minutes elapse from the last keyboard or mouse input until the HDD powers down. You can set the delay from 1 to 15 minutes, or disable HDD Power Down altogether. MODEM Use IRQ You can only change the value of this setting when Power Management is set to User Define. Options for this setting are NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, or 11.
ebud.book Page 73 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Power management setup Resume by Ring When a message comes in by fax or E-mail, the system will be awakened immediately. The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled.
ebud.book Page 74 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup PNP/PCI configuration Figure 5-6. PNP/PCI configuration The Award Plug and Play BIOS is capable of automatically configuring Windows 95 or 98 Plug and Play-compatible devices. This function only works with Windows 98. The options are Auto or Manual. The PNP/PCI configuration panel is shown in Figure 5-6. Auto is the normal setting for Windows 98.
ebud.book Page 75 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM PNP/PCI configuration If you have a PCI controller, change this setting to specify which slot has the controller and which PCI interrupt (A, B, C, or D) is associated with the connected hard drives. Remember that this setting refers to the hard disk drive itself, rather than individual partitions. Since each IDE controller supports two separate hard drives, you can select the INT# for each.
ebud.book Page 76 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup Load setup defaults This function loads BIOS default settings. When you choose this item on the Main Screen, you are prompted to Load SETUP defaults (Y/N)? Choose Y for yes or N for no, and press Enter.
ebud.book Page 77 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Integrated peripherals Integrated peripherals Figure 5-7. Integrated peripherals panel The integrated peripherals panel is shown in Figure 5-7. IDE HDD Block Mode This item allows you to set your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from your HDD. The options for this setting are Enabled (IDE controller uses block mode) or Disabled (IDE controller uses standard mode).
ebud.book Page 78 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup perform the task by themselves. This is simpler and more efficient, as well as faster. Your system supports five modes, numbered from 0 (the default) to 4, which differ primarily in their timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available mode. This applies to all of these setup items.
ebud.book Page 79 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Integrated peripherals Onboard FDC Controller This item enables the floppy disk drive controller on the motherboard. The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled. Onboard Serial port 1 and 2 This option enables serial port 1/2 on the motherboard and specifies the base I/ O port address for serial port 1/2. UART1 / UART2 Mode UART1 mode can be set to COM1 or Touch panel. UART2 mode can be set to Modem, Sharp IR, IrDA SIR, and IrDA FIR.
ebud.book Page 80 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup Password setting You can set two passwords: • • Setup password – controls access to the BIOS setup utility. System password – controls access to the entire system You can only set one password at a time using this setting. Which password is set is determined by the settings in BIOS features setup (see “Security Option” on page 65).
ebud.book Page 81 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM IDE HDD auto detection IDE HDD auto detection When you select this feature, the BIOS will automatically detect settings for your HDD. You will be prompted to accept the settings or not. Type Y to accept the settings, or N to cancel auto detection without saving the settings. Once you accept or reject the auto detection settings, auto detection will proceed to the next hard drive in the system, if present.
ebud.book Page 82 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Chapter 5: BIOS setup Save and exit setup After changing BIOS settings, you can select this item to save the new settings and continue the bootup process. You can also do this by pressing the F10 key (see “Using the BIOS/CMOS setup utility” on page 58). When prompted, press Y to save the settings and exit the setup utility. Press N to cancel the operation and continue editing the BIOS settings.
ebud.book Page 83 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Exit without saving Exit without saving After changing BIOS settings, you can select this item to exit the setup utility without saving any changes you made, and continue the bootup process. You can also do this by pressing the Escape key (see “Using the BIOS/CMOS setup utility” on page 58). When prompted, press Y to discard the settings and exit the setup utility. Press N to cancel the operation and continue editing the BIOS settings.
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ebud.book Page 85 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Appendix A: eBuddy specifications CPU Pentium processor with MMX technology, 266 Mhz Mainboard Chipset Intel 430TX Chipset (MTXC + PIIX4) Display Chipset NeoMagic Nm2097 controller LCD 8.2” SCC (Super Clear Color) color LCD Resolution: 640x 480(VGA) Contrast ratio: 50:1 8.
ebud.book Page 86 Friday, February 4, 2000 11:11 AM Appendix A: eBuddy specifications VGA Monitor port One DB15 Monitor port for an external VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitor Battery 10.8V, 1500mAH Li-Ion removable Battery Pack Battery pack built-in batery smart bus gauge Charger System built-in Li-Ion battery fast charger with charge LED indicator AC power adapter AC input 100V AC - 24- V AC, 50/60 Hz DC output 18V DC @ 2.5 amps Dimensions 259mm(l) x 170mm(W) x 31mm(H) Weight 1.
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