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| BIOS | 1.
What's new in the latest BIOS Update for FM51XC2?
2. How do I update the BIOS on the FM51XC2? |
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| Input/Output | 1. How do I use the TV-out port with an RCA connection on the TV set? | |||||
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| Multimedia | 1.
Under which operating systems can I use the DVD-ROM
/ MPEG card to play DVD titles? 2. Why does the DVD Movie look and sound choppy or skips? 3. I get an invalid country code error when playing my DVD. What can cause this? |
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newest BIOS versions for FutureMate FM51XLP2 is version R1.15. Version R1.13 This version is released to workaround the following problem: 1. Advanced CPU controls will find higher Celeron CPU Speed. Version R1.12 This version is released to workaround the following problem: 1.Supports Panasonic and Fujitsu LCD Panel Version R1.10 This version is released to workaround the following problem: 1. Supports Intel 443ZXM/ 443BX North Bridge. 2. A solution to a problem that touchpad is out of control after resuming from STD has been fixed. Version R1.08 This version is released to workaround the following problem: Touchpad is uncontrollable sometimes when battery is getting into its low state. Version R1.04 This version is released to workaround the following: when smart battery is installed, the alarm cycle of battery low is too long. Version R1.03 This release includes the following change from the previous release: System fails in booting up sometimes when EDO RAM is installed. Version R1.02 This release includes the following change from the previous release: 1. Support for DSTN Panel is added. Version R1.00: Date: 04/29/1999 Size:182k Initial Release. Return to top |
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do I update the BIOS on the 51XC2 To update the BIOS on the 51XC2 to the newest version, follow this procedure 1. With the system turned off, set switches 1 and 2 under the keyboard to the On position. 2. Download the BIOS update file from the 51XC2 download page. 3. Run the downloaded executable to extract the files in the archive. 4. Boot up from a system disk. Make certain that no memory manager was loaded. 5. From the directory where the extracted files are located, execute the program. 6. The flash program will start to load the file. After it is loaded, press Enter to start. 7. Make certain that the program is not interrupted for any reason. Restart the computer when prompted. Return to top |
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do I use the TV-out port with an RCA connection on the TV set?
You will need to purchase an optional S-Video to RCA Converter cable in order for you to connect theFutureMate™ 51XC2 S -Video TV-Out to the RCA connector on your TV Set. Return to top |
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which operating systems can I use the DVD-ROM to play DVD titles? The FutureMate FM51XLP3 DVD-ROM / DVD Software can be used to play DVD titles under Windows 95 and Windows 98. There is no support for DVD under Windows NT 4.0. However, with the correct drivers installed, you are still able to use the DVD-ROM to read data CD and data DVD under all operating systems. Return to top |
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does the DVD Movie Pause or Stop and Run? Enabling Power Management in Windows 98/95 effects the operation of DVD movie play back. This is due to constant polling by Advanced Power Management. To obtain the best performance from the DVD/MPEG 2 system, please check the following: 1. In Control Panel / System / Device Manager, click on the + sign next to CD-ROM. 2. Click on the DVD-ROM, and click on Properties / Settings. 3. Check the box labeled DMA. 4. Go back to Control Panel / System / Device Manager / System Devices / Advanced Power 5. Management Support on the properties and disable the support for Advanced Power Management. 6. Make sure, you have installed DirectX 5 or higher. Now the DVD Movie should run without pause. Return to top |
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get an invalid country code error when playing my DVD. What can cause
this? One reason may be that you are trying to run a DVD from a region other than the one specified for your particular system. For example, if your software DVD is Region 1 and your DVD is Region 2, it will not run and you will get the error message. Please check your DVD disk and software settings for correct DVD Region. Return to top |
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