Acer notebook computer Laptop User Manual


 
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6.4.2 Diskette Drives
The default setting for Diskette Drive A is
[1.44 MB 3.5-inch]
and
refers to the floppy drive whether it is installed in the module bay or
connected externally via the parallel port. Diskette Drive B by default is set
to
[None]
, and is only enabled if two floppy drives are connected to the
notebook.
6.4.3 Hard Disks
The Hard Disk 0 parameter is reserved for the hard disk. With this
parameter set to
[Auto]
, the BIOS automatically detects the hard disk
parameters and displays the formatted capacity in the parentheses right after
the Hard Disk 0 parameter heading. It also displays the cylinder, head and
sector values of the hard disk. Advanced hard disk settings are auto-
configured by Setup for optimum drive performance.
You can also choose to key-in the drive parameters by setting Hard Disk 0 to
[User]
. To determine your drive parameters, check the data found on
your hard disk or supplied in the hard disk vendor documentation. We
suggest that you set this parameter to
[Auto]
to allow the BIOS to auto-
detect the drive parameters at each boot-up.
The Hard Disk 1 parameter is used when a CD-ROM drive module or future
IDE drive option is installed in the module bay. The default setting for both
parameters is
[Auto]
.
6.4.4 Num Lock After Boot
When enabled, Num Lock turns on after boot and the embedded keypad
acts as a numeric keypad. The default setting is
[Disabled]
.
6.4.5 LCD Expansion Mode
When enabled, the LCD screen shows in expanded mode. By default, this
parameter is set to
[Disabled]
.