Contents v
Hard Disk ................................................................ 3-10
External Devices ...................................................... 3-13
Parallel Devices................................................... 3-13
Serial Devices ..................................................... 3-15
External Keyboard .............................................. 3-16
Mouse................................................................. 3-18
Monitor............................................................... 3-19
Stereo Speakers/Headphones ............................... 3-21
External Microphone........................................... 3-21
Line-In Audio...................................................... 3-21
Docking Station........................................................ 3-22
Expansion Bays................................................... 3-22
Expansion Slots................................................... 3-22
Ports................................................................... 3-22
Port Replicator......................................................... 3-23
Ports................................................................... 3-23
4 Understanding Power Management
What is Power Management?.................................... 4-1
Default Settings................................................... 4-1
Power-Saving Modes........................................... 4-2
Active Mode................................................... 4-2
Local Stand-by Mode..................................... 4-2
Suspend Mode................................................ 4-3
Smart Power Switch....................................... 4-4
Prolonging Battery Life ............................................ 4-5
5 Using Auto Setup
Auto Setup............................................................... 5-1
How to Enter Auto Setup..................................... 5-2
With an Error at POST .................................. 5-2
With No Error at POST ................................. 5-2
How to Use Auto Setup....................................... 5-3
Looking at the Screen..................................... 5-3
Using Key Functions ...................................... 5-4
Checking/Setting System Parameters .............. 5-5