Toshiba Equium 3100 M User Manual

Equium™ 3100MUser's ManualModel: 3100 SeriesCopyrightThis guide is copyrighted by Toshiba Corporation with all rights reserved. Under the copyrig

Pressing the power button turns the computer on/off.CD-ROM driveCD-ROM driveq This drive can read single- sided compact discs.q A headset or earphones

When handling diskettes:q Do not open the shutter.q Do not touch the magnetic surfaces.q Keep diskettes away from objects such as large motors or spea

Video port for connecting amonitor.The 3.5mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices, such as external speaker

AC power varies with the country; you may need toset the power switch onthe back of the system unit. See "Setting the voltage switch".Depend

1.Attach the PS/2 mouse cable tothe PS/2 mouse port. 2.See your mouse documentation for additional information.Connecting aserial mouseTo connect aser

Adding other componentsInstall any additional components or accessories at this time.Adding memoryYour computer comes with enough memory torun most po

Setting the voltage selectorq To operate the computer in the United States, make sure the voltage switch is set to115VAC.q To operate the computer in

Setting up your softwareThe first time you turn onthe computer, your Microsoft operating system setup installs the devices it found onyour system. Set

Use the Toshiba Recovery CD-ROM toperform acomplete recovery of the operating system and Toshiba Utilities, and follow the steps below.When you reinst

Chapter 2Learning the Basics This chapter provides basic information on care for your computer, formatting diskettes, handling CD-ROMs, and other gene

TrademarksEquium is atrademark of Toshiba Corporation.IBM and Wake onLAN are registered trademarks and PS/2 is atrademark of IBM Corporation.MS-DOS, M

shutting it down. Wait for the message that it is okay toturn off the computer.Using the keyboardYour computer may have aToshiba keyboard or athird- p

Write-enabled disketteq Check that the diskette does not contain information you may need. Insert the diskette in the drive, click Start, point to Pro

When you are connected toanetwork, doNOT use the Windows Suspend or Stand by command, because you may lose access tothe network when you turn onthe co

This section offers tips oncleaning and moving the computer and protecting the data stored ondisks and compact discs.Cleaning the computer Keep liquid

Chapter 3Hardware for the 3100 SeriesThis chapter provides technical information onthe computer hardware. It shows how toopen the case toget inside th

q Install an expansion cardq Install a5.25-inch device in one of the 5.25-inch device baysTo remove the left panel:1.Remove the two screws from the re

Lifting the panel offFor more extensive servicing, you need toremove the right panel. Toremove the other panel:1.Remove the three screws at the rear o

Lifting the panel offRemoving the front bezelYou only need toremove the front bezel toinstall ahard disk drive.To remove the front bezel:1.Pry the fro

The 3100Series with the front bezel removedLocating the internal componentsRemoving the case and front bezel completely exposes all internal component

see "Motherboard".Up totwo 5.25-inch EIDE hard disk devices may be fastened tothe front of the chassis. For more information onreplacing aha

IntroductionCongratulations onthe purchase of your high- performance Equium 3100Series computer.The Equium 3100Series is build-to-order, micro- tower

secondary connector is used for devices in the upper 5.25-inch device bay. Be sure tomatch the red stripe (pin 1) onthe cable connector with pin 1onth

the equipment. It may be necessary toremove the power supply for replacement, or togain access tothe motherboard components hidden behind it.To remove

Hard disk drive chassisThe hard disk drive chassis can hold up totwo hard disk drives.Locating the hard disk drive mounting locationsHardware devices

the power cable.2.Remove the side panel and front bezel. For more information, see "Opening the case".3.Check the existing connections. Tolo

Partitioning and formatting the new drive Before you can use the new drive, it must be partitioned and formatted. Follow the instructions provided by

MotherboardThe motherboard holds the microprocessor, memory, ports, expansionslots, CMOS battery and IDE controller.Locating the motherboard component

Locating the motherboard connectors and jumpersThe motherboard power connector supplies the necessary current from the power supply.The Secondary IDE,

Celeron CPU1.Prior toremoving/ replacing the CPU, refer to"Opening the case".2.Unplug the CPU's fan cable.3.Release the metal latch tha

(Refer to"Opening the case".) Toreplace the battery, follow these steps:1.Locate the battery onthe motherboard.Refer tothe motherboard illus

64 MB16 x 3216 x 36Memory DesiredDIMM sizeNumber of DIMMs32 MB32 MB164 MB32 MB264 MB64 MB1128 MB128 MB1128 MB64 MB2256 MB128 MB2512 MB256 MB2Rules for

DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of ahazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.Thi

Removing aDIMM module2.Holding the DIMM only by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package.

Chapter 4TroubleshootingThis chapter provides you with hints and tips if your computer does not perform as it should. It also provides the resources y

1.Press Ctrl, Alt and Del simultaneously (once).If you are using Windows NT, apreliminary dialog box appears. Click Task List toget tothe Close Progr

The computer is not accessing the disk drive(s).Insert asystem diskette into the drive and turn onthe power.The computer displays the Non- System disk

Windows device drivers.A device driver is afile that contains information tohelp the computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System) control the op

If Windows has started properly, but you still have aproblem using the computer, Windows Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem.1.Click th

what resources Windows has assigned tothe device, see "Checking device properties".Resolving conflictsThere are three things you can dotores

If you donot have ahardware conflict, but think your problem relates toone of the computer's devices, the first thing todois run asystem verifica

Data Bits: 8Parity: NoneStop Bits: 1See Appendix Product Support for BBS phone numbers.Accessing Toshiba onlineYou can reach Toshiba onthe Internet us

Appendix AFeatures and SpecificationsThis appendix lists the features of the 3100Series computer and summarizes its specifications.Built-in featuresTh

The PS/2™ keyboard port provides access toaPS/2-compatible keyboard.The PS/2 mouse port provides access toaPS/2-compatible mouse.The USB connector all

Keyboard portPS/2-compatible port allows you toconnect afull- size keyboardMouse portPS/2-compatible port allows you toconnect aPS/2 mouseSerial port9

OperatingNon- operatingTemperature50° to95° F (10°to35°C) -4° to140° F (-20°to60°C)Relative Humidity30% to80% noncondensing10% to90% noncondensingShoc

Appendix BProduct SupportIf you need further assistanceIf you have followed the recommendations in this guide and are still having problems, you may n

Contact informationFor further assistance, you can contact Toshiba in Europe at:Toshiba Europe GmbH- Regensburg Operations -Leibnizstrasse 2D-93055 Re

Pressing the sleep button allows you tosuspend and resume the system.The drive- access light indicates that the hard disk is currently in use.The powe

Chapter 1Getting StartedThis chapter provides an overview of the 3100Series computer, including locations of external ports and how toset up each one.

q Place the keyboard onaflat surface at acomfortable height and distance. You should be able totype without twisting your torso or neck, and look at t

q Take frequent breaks tochange position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. Abreak of two or three minutes every half hour is more effectiv