MP979 FAQ

MP979 FAQ

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MP-979 FAQ

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How will I identify the system BIOS version?

The system bios version appears on the upper left corner of the POST (Power-ON self Test) screen.

System Bios v x.xx Date xx-xx-xx

What is USB?

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. USB is a new 4-pin Serial peripheral bus that is capable of cascading low/medium speed peripherals (less than 10Mbit/s) such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and Modem/ISDN. click here for installation procedure under Win 95.

What is the most suitable setup in the BIOS setup when installing Windows 95?

When installing Windows 95 OSR2 B, we recommend you to go to BIOS setup and load the Default value and go to Power Management and select disable for Power Management. Then you may start installing Windows 95 OSR2 B. And after the installation of Window 95 OSR2 B, go to BIOS Setup and select "YES" on "Plug and Play OS".

What type of memory module can I install on MP-979?

You can install the following type of memory module :

144-pin EDO, 3.3 volts RAM modules

and /or

144-pin SDRAM, 3.3 volts RAM modules

Note : You can install one memory card on either slot and/or combination of EDO and SDRAM memory modules.

Can I disable the internal Touchpad?

Yes, you can disable the internal touchpad by going to BIOS setup and go to ADVANCED, select "DISABLE" on PS/2 mouse.

How many video RAM is used by MP-979?

MP-979 has 4Mb video RAM.

What is the function of LCD cover switch?

The function of the LCD cover switch is to serve as a protection of LCD, the LCD cover will turn off the LCD when the display panel is closed or pressed.

I am having problems when I pressed Fn+F10 to let the system go to Save-to-RAM?

Please go to Control Panel and double click "Power" and select "Advanced", remove the "ü" on the Wakeup the computer when the phone ring.

What should I do if I forgot my password?

Please contact your dealer and give the error code and your dealer will give you a combination to unlock the security password. (Orphaned Laptops does not have this code)

Does the two PCMCIA slots supports ZV ports?

Yes.

I cannot power OFF my machine when the system hang-up?

This is design for system protection purposes, should you want to force the system to power OFF, you must press the power switch for five seconds.

How can I boot from CD-ROM?

First, you should have a bootable CD and go to BIOS setup and go to "BOOT", you must place "ATAPI CD-ROM Drive" in item #1.

How can I disable the low battery beeping sound?

MP-979 do not have hot key to disable the low battery beeping sound, you must go to Power Saving and select "DISABLE" on Battery Low Warning Beep.

After post, there is an error message in Red block that reads "Save-to-Disk partition not found, Save-to-disk feature is disabled, Run PHDISK information, Create new Partition and Consult your Manual", How can I do away of the error message ?

The error message is to notify the user that hard disk drive don't have the save-to-disk partition, the only way to remove the error message is to execute PHDISK and allocate the allowable minimum size of your HDD to save-to-disk partition.

Do I need a driver for ZIP drive under Windows 95?

There is no driver needed for ZIP drive, just install the ZIP drive and during POSTING, the system should detect IOMEGA ZIP drive automatically and same under Windows 95. But there is a ZIP application - IOMEGA Tools to make use of the full functionality of ZIP drive.

Under Windows NT 4.0, when there is a PCMCIA card inserted, the system hang up after Resume-from-Disk?

Windows NT 4.0 doesn't support Power Management, so it is not recommended to use the Save-to-Disk or Save-to-RAM feature.

How can I get a full screen under Windows 95 if my resolution is 640x480?

Please run EXPVGA.EXE which is included the CD utility under directory name :\Utility to have full screen under Windows 95 with 640x480 resolution.

During the installation of PUMA FIR driver, the system cannot find FIR?

Before installing FIR driver/application, you must go to BIOS setup and select "Advanced" from the menu bar, and under Serial Port B, change the value from Normal to FIR.

I cannot install the internal Fax/Modem card?

You must go to BIOS setup and select "Advanced" from the menu bar and highlight "Audio Option Menu" and highlight "MODEM" and select "ENABLED" and I/O address should be 3E8 and IRQ should be 9, Save and Exit and go to Windows 95, the system should found a new hardware and put the fax/modem driver and go to System Properties, the system should be able to detect:"ROCKWELL Compatible Internal, K56Flex, Voice, Speakerphone"

When two PCMCIA cards is inserted in the PCMCIA slots, the system sometimes hang or there is a yellow "!" exclamation mark on the PCMCIA fax/modem card under Windows 95?

The problem is due to the limitation of IRQ under Windows 95, BIOS version 1.10XX will solve the problem, you must disable COM2 to free IRQ 3, and you must assign IRQ 3 for AUDIO, so that you will have two IRQs (5 & 9) available for the two PCMCIA cards under Windows 95.

When I select "Suspend" in the RESATRT button under Windows 95, the system will go to Save-to-RAM only and will not go to Save-to-Disk?

The "Suspend" in the RESTART button depends on the value of the SUSPEND mode in the BIOS setup, if you select [SUSPEND] in the Suspend mode, it will go to Save-to-RAM only, if you select [Save-to-Disk], it will go to Save-to-Disk.

Can I free interrupt 4,and 12 if I disable COM 1 and USB port?

IRQ 4 and 12 will not be available even if you disable COM1 and USB because it is permanently assigned to its respectively IRQs.

I am planning to add a 2nd HDD, What should I do?

If you are planning to add a 2nd HDD, you must purchase a HDD housing kit for second HDD and please check for the approved list of HDD that pass the compatibility test. And do the following :

Check with the HDD manual on how to set the 2nd HDD to SLAVE.

Place the 2nd HDD into the HDD housing kit and make sure it is securely connected.

With machine power OFF, remove the FDD assembly and insert the 2nd HDD assembly into the smart bay.

Power ON the machine and you should see the 2nd HDD during at POST.

Can I connect my Floppy Disk Drive into the printer port of the Port Replicator of MP-979?

The Port Replicator of MP-979 doesn't support Ext. FDD.

Is MP-979 support Year 2000 compliant?

Yes, MP-979 supports Year 2000 compliant.

What's the maximum resolution I can use when connecting to a TV?

When using the video out to connect to the TV, the resolution should be 640 x 480.

Can I use IRQ 3 & IRQ 4 for PCMCIA card?

No, you cannot use the IRQ's for PCMCIA. This is a hardware limitation.

ZIP disk safety tips

If a disk is inserted without the power supply connected, and power is then applied, it could damage the drive. So always make sure the power is connected to the drive before inserting a ZIP disk.

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MP-979 Motherboard Jumper Information

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Use this data at your own risk!

LED Display Switch Settings

(SW1 is located on top side of the motherboard)

Some SW-1 information is still needed!!

If you are the first to provide the video transfer board type plus the SW-1 switch settings for the 13.0" Sanyo LCD - then we will send you a new OEM 4050 mAHr Li Ion battery!

LCD Type	SW1-1	SW1-2	SW1-3	SW1-4	SW1-5	SW1-6	Volts
LG 12.1" TFT - LP121S1 OR S2 V.T. Board - ?	OFF	ON	ON	ON	N/A	OFF	See Below
13.0" Sanyo DS - LM-GD53-22NAZ V.T. Board - C09	?	?	?	?	N/A	?	3
13.3" TFT - NEC V.T. Board - ?	ON	OFF	OFF	ON	N/A	ON	5
13.3" TFT - Panasonic V.T. Board - ?	ON	OFF	OFF	ON	N/A	ON	5
L.G. 14.1" TFT - LP141X1 V.T. Board - C11	OFF	OFF	OFF	ON	N/A	OFF	3

Note: The LG LP121S1 & LP121S2 LCD's are both 3 volt panels and should be set for 3 volts in some cases. If the LCD doesn't work correctly, look for a V.T. boards that needs 5 volts, they will have a sticker that states "5 volts". Else set these LCD's to operate with 3 volts.

Five volt V.T. Boards have a small 3.3 volt regulator and it needs to be supplied with 5 volts to allow the regulator to function correctly. This factory modification adding the regulator can be seen on the top side of the V.T. board near the left side of the small status LCD. The regulator looks like a three lead transistor.

SW1-5 CPU Switch Settings

	SW1-5
2.5 Volt CPU	ON
3.3 Volt CPU	OFF

Cache Info

CPU speed	Cache	CPU I/O
MMO P55C-150	256K	3.3V
MMO P55C-166	256K	3.3V
MMO Tillamook-200	512k	2.5V
MMO Tillamook-233	512k	2.5V
MMO Tillamook-266	512k	2.5V