PCchips BKi810 User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started.................................................................................1-1
Introduction.................................................................................................................1-2
The Ideal Environment................................................................................................1-3
Where to Put the System.......................................................................................................1-3
Extra Protection..................................................................................................................... 1-3
Maintaining and aring for the System.......................................................................1-4
leaning the System.............................................................................................................1-4
Transporting the System....................................................................................................... 1-4
Backups................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Shock Precautions................................................................................................................ 1-5
are of the omputer............................................................................................................1-5
Unpacking................................................................................................................... 1-6
hecklist................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Installing the System...................................................................................................1-7
Introducing the System................................................................................................1-8
Looking at the Front.............................................................................................................. 1-9
Looking at the Back............................................................................................................. 1-10
onnecting the ables..............................................................................................1-12
Chapter 2: Using the system.............................................................................2-1
Ready for Power.........................................................................................................2-2
To Power Up for the First Time.............................................................................................2-2
To Power Down..................................................................................................................... 2-3
About the Software......................................................................................................2-4
About the Drives..........................................................................................................2-5
Hard Disk Drive..................................................................................................................... 2-5
Diskette Drive........................................................................................................................ 2-6
D-ROM Drive............................................................................................................2-6
Using the Drive:..................................................................................................................... 2-7
About Memory.............................................................................................................2-9
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About the Audio and Video Onboard...........................................................................2-9
About the LAN Onboard..............................................................................................2-9
About the Modem Onboard.......................................................................................2-10
Chapter 3: Installing the Software.....................................................................3-1
Installing the Windows 98 Operating System..............................................................3-2
Installing the Bundled Software...................................................................................3-2
Installing the Drivers under Windows 98...............................................................................3-2
Table of contents of the support D......................................................................................3-4
Installing the Applications...................................................................................................... 3-6
Chapter : Going inside..................................................................................... -1
Introduction.................................................................................................................4-2
Important Precautions........................................................................................................... 4-2
Opening and losing the Unit ase............................................................................4-3
To Open the System Unit ase.............................................................................................4-3
To lose the System Unit ase............................................................................................4-4
Inside the System........................................................................................................4-5
Removing the Drive age..................................................................................................... 4-5
Mainboard Items.................................................................................................................... 4-6
Upgrading................................................................................................................... 4-7
hanging the PU................................................................................................................ 4-7
hanging System Memory....................................................................................................4-8
hanging the Drives....................................................................................................4-9
The Drive age..................................................................................................................... 4-9
onnectors............................................................................................................................ 4-9
hanging the Hard Disk Drive...............................................................................................4-9
hanging the D-ROM/DVD Drive.....................................................................................4-10
hanging the Diskette Drive................................................................................................4-11
Chapter 5: Peripheral Device Setup..................................................................5-1
Setup the Television as System onsole....................................................................5-2
How to install your system with television console................................................................5-2
How to adjust the best video quality of your TV Output.........................................................5-3
Setup the SPDIF-Out for the Audio System..............................................................5-16
How to setup the SPDIF-Out function in Win98...................................................................5-16
How to setup the SPDIF-Out function in WinDVD...............................................................5-17
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Setup the S ART TV as System onsole.................................................................5-19
How to install your system with S ART TV console...........................................................5-19
Appendix A: Problem Solving...........................................................................A-1
Q & A.......................................................................................................................... A-2
The computer doesn’t work...................................................................................................A-2
The keyboard doesn’t work...................................................................................................A-2
The Mouse doesn’t work.......................................................................................................A-2
The D-ROM/DVD drive does not operate properly.............................................................A-2
The audio doesn’t work.........................................................................................................A-2
How do I use the Four hannel Speaker feature?................................................................A-3
How do I set up the video output selection?..........................................................................A-3
The DVD title playback seems slow or not smooth...............................................................A-3
The hard disk drive access indicator light stays on...............................................................A-3
The diskette drive indicator light stays on.............................................................................A-3
How to upgrade the Flash BIOS?.........................................................................................A-4
How do I backup my data files to prevent loss of data?........................................................A-4
Appendix B: Gamut Documentation................................................................B-1
Introduction.................................................................................................................B-2
Produce MP3 files – Use D- ashier...................................................................................B-3
Play MP3 files – Use Musician..............................................................................................B-5
Play music Ds – Use 3DFS-A D.........................................................................................B-6
Play MIDI files – Use Midier..................................................................................................B-7
Regulate the audio sources – Use Mixer..............................................................................B-7
Recording audio data—Use Voice- atcher..........................................................................B-8
Appendix C: WINDVD Documentation.............................................................C-1
The WinDVD ontrols................................................................................................ -2
Start/Eject............................................................................................................................. -2
Navigation Buttons................................................................................................................ -3
Sliders................................................................................................................................... -3
ounter................................................................................................................................. -4
Navigation Arrows................................................................................................................. -4
Numeric Keypad................................................................................................................... -4
Menu Items........................................................................................................................... -4
The Right-Mouse lick Menu................................................................................................ -5
Using WinDVD............................................................................................................ -6
Viewing a DVD Title.............................................................................................................. -6
reating a Playlist................................................................................................................. -6
Loading a Previously Saved Playlist..................................................................................... -6
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hanging Your Settings........................................................................................................ -6
Setting Parental ontrol........................................................................................................ -7
Ejecting a Disk...................................................................................................................... -7
Hiding and Viewing the Player.............................................................................................. -7
Enabling the Toolbar and Status bar.................................................................................... -8
Viewing a DVD Movie or Video D....................................................................................... -8
Playing a DVD Interactive Title............................................................................................. -8
Vocal options........................................................................................................................ -8
hanging the Parental ontrol Password............................................................................. -8
losing WinDVD................................................................................................................... -9
Understanding the DVD System............................................................................... -10
Region odes..................................................................................................................... -10
NTS and PAL................................................................................................................... -11
Aspect Ratios...................................................................................................................... -11
DVD Audio.......................................................................................................................... -11
Parental ontrol Properties................................................................................................. -12
Quality Setting.................................................................................................................... -12
Hotkey Definitions for the WinDVD Operation.......................................................... -12
Set the DMA Mode for the D-ROM/DVD-ROM....................................................... -13
Appendix D: S-YXG50 Documentation...........................................................D-1
Features.....................................................................................................................D-2
Specifications.............................................................................................................D-2
Installation..................................................................................................................D-3
Performance Settings.................................................................................................D-3
Functions....................................................................................................................D-4
S-YXG50 Player Operation Panel...............................................................................D-6
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Getting Started

Book PC
This chapter allows you to become familiar with the basic parts of your system and tells
you how to set up your Book PC.
Introduction
The key features of this Book PC include:
The Book PC uses the Intel 810 chipset.
upports PPGA Celeron, FCPGA Pentium III processors, from 300 up to 800 MHz.
upports maximum installed memory up to 512 MB.
upport for Bus mastering and UltraDMA 33 modes.
upport for Green PC standard, keyboard power on/off, and Wake on
Modem/LAN/Alarm.
Built-in Graphics ystem supports up to 1600 x 1200 resolution in 8-bit color at 85Hz-
refresh rate. Provides TV encoder for NT C, PAL and CART (for Europe only) TV
support (AV/ -Video).
Built-in ound ystem meets PC98 audio specification.
1. HRTF 3D professional audio supports both Direct ound 3D® and A3D®
compatible interface, and support for Four Channel Speakers.
2. Prevides Digital Audio Interface ( PDIF In/Out) with 24-bit stereo, 44KHz
sampling rate and measured 120d audio quality.
3. Optional optic fiber interface which enables communication with MiniDisk or high-
end audio systems.
Provides a floppy disk drive, a hard disk drive, and a CD-ROM or DVD drive.
Built-in 10/100 ase LAN adapter and 56K V.90 fax/modem.
Built-in Trend’s Chip Away Virus ensures that the boot process is protected from
viruses. The bundled PC-Cillin software provides automatic virus protection under
Windows 95/98.
The Book PC is bundled with the SuperVoice for fax/modem communications,
MediaRing Talk for PC to PC internet phone communication, Gamut for professional
audio management, including MP3 encoding and playback, WordPerfect Suite 8, the
renowned office application suite, and optional Windows 98 operation system and
WinDVD application for DVD playback.
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The Ideal Environment
Before anything else you should decide on a place to set it up your new computer. Below
you can find a few tips to keep in mind when choosing the ideal spot.
Your Book PC computer is engineered to provide years of reliable service. However, give
it the same care and protection as you would any other valuable piece of electronic
equipment. Most of the good care rules are common sense.
Where to Put the System
A cleared-off desk or table is a perfect location. Look out for the proximity of power
supply, telephone and/or network cables.
You should try to avoid dirt, dust and smoke, since these might cause system failure.
Also, keep your computer away from strong magnetic fields. This includes fans, air
conditioners, radios, large speaker systems, and other electric motors.
Do not set up your system in a room with extreme conditions of temperature and
humidity. Too hot or too cold temperature in a room causes your computer to misbehave.
Dampness causes oxidation, and dryness causes static electricity.
Heat is probably the single most damaging environmental element to a computer.
Because of this, never push the rear of the unit against a bookcase, wall, or anything that
restricts the air from circulating freely around the entire case. If the fan outlet in the back
of the computer system is blocked, heat builds up inside the computer. A marginal heat
problem can be aggravated by accumulated filth from dirt, dust and smoke.
Likewise, do not stack magazines on top of, under, or behind the computer system or the
video monitor.
Do not place the computer in direct sunlight, near a radiator, lamp, or a heat vent.
Remember that heat causes electronic circuitry to behave in strange ways. When
computer components heat up, they tend to fail. If this happens, it may not be a
permanent failure, but could lead to one.
Extra Protection
Electrical surges and spikes can cause serious damage to your system. Use a power
filter/surge protector on the system unit and everything connected to it. If just one device
is not connected, damaging surges can enter the system through unprotected peripheral
and damage everything connected to it.
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A power strip/surge protector provides protection against many types of voltage spikes
that can travel on the power line and damage your system, but it isn’t much help against
lightning. If severe weather of an electrical storm threatens, it’s a good idea to unplug the
entire system from the power, and telephone and/or network lines, before the storm
starts.
Maintaining and Caring for the System
Follow the suggestions below to keep your valuable system in good condition.
Cleaning the System
Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean the system unit and monitor. Avoid abrasives or
solvents, they can permanently damage the finish. Use a soft cloth and window cleaner to
clean the monitor. Turn off the monitor. Then squirt a little cleaner on the cloth and apply
it to the screen.
All diskette drives and tape backup units should be cleaned periodically. Cleaning kits are
available from a variety of sources. Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the
cleaning kit you use.
ubjecting a system to a dusty or smoky environment significantly shortens its life and
increases the probability of failure. If you use the system in a dirty environment, open it
periodically and vacuum the board and components with a small vacuum designed for
this kind of work. Don’t loosen anything in the process.
If the mouse pointer or cursor starts jumping when you move the mouse, it is probably
caused by a build-up of dirt on the rollers inside the mouse.
If you spill liquid inside the keyboard, unplug the keyboard immediately and turn it upside
down to allow the liquid to drain out. Let the keyboard dry overnight before attempting to
use it again.
Transporting the System
Dropping or jarring the system can damage the hard disk drive, particularly if the drive is
reading or writing when it is dropped. Hard disk drives are less vulnerable to shock when
they are shut off. Consequently, you should always power down the system unit before
moving it.
During transport, pack the system unit in its original packing boxes and cushioning
materials.
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