Megger TM1700 Series User Manual

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3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
3] Remove the USB memory stick.
External screen
The TM1700 has a SVGA output for connection to
an external screen. It is placed under a small lid at the
bottom plate.
1] Remove the small lid at the bottom of the
instrument and connect a computer monitor
to the SVGA port
Note From TM1700 (built-in screen) serial number
1500263 the SVGA output is disabled in BIOS
by default.
To activate follow instructions “How to acti-
vate the SVGA output “ see below.
Megger Display mode = Enabled
This is the preferred mode for TM1700 units with
built-in display.
It has the following properties:
▪
The screen flickering during boot is minimized.
Note: If Megger Display mode is Disabled the internal
screen will flicker during start-up. This is an expected
behaviour in this mode.
▪ The external display is disabled (SVGA output)
▪ It is not possible to enter Windows Safe Mode
How to activate the SVGA output
1] Connect an external USB keyboard to the
TM1700.
2] Power on the TM1700.
3] As soon as the first text appears on screen,
press the DEL button repeatedly to initiate
the BIOS setup.
4] When the screen prompts “Enter CURRENT
Password:” type “energy” and press Enter.
5] While in the BIOS setup, navigate to the
Advanced tab.
6] Change the “Megger Display mode” param-
eter to “Disabled”.
7] Chose “Save and Exit” and confirm with OK.
Megger Display mode = Disabled
This is the preferred mode for TM1700 units without a
built in display.
It has the following properties:
▪
The external display is enabled..
▪ If used with the built-in display, the screen flickers during
boot up.
▪ After the BIOS boot screen is shown, no further
information is shown on the built-in display until
Windows starts. Even if the boot process stops, for
example to “Repair Disc”, this is not shown on the
internal display. It is however shown on the external
display.
▪ It is possible to enter Windows Safe Mode by pressing F8
during boot, but this menu is only shown on the external
display.

Megger TM1700 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Megger
Model	TM1700 Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English