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| System | 1. What is the motherboard version of my FutureMate™ FM97XLP2? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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What's new in the latest BIOS Update for FutureMate
FM97XLP2 with IntelŪ PentiumŪ processor with MMX™ technology? 2. What's new in the latest BIOS Update for FutureMate FM97XLP2 with Intel Pentium II MMX? 3. How do I update the BIOS on the FutureMate FM97XLP2? 4. What is the BIOS version on my FutureMate FM97XLP2? |
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| Memory | 1.
What are the possible system memory configuration
for the FM97XLP2? 2. Can I use one EDO module and one SDRAM module simultaneously in the same system? |
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| Video | 1.
Why do I not see the picture when I play a DVD
movie in Windows 95? 2. Under which operating systems can I use the DVD-ROM / MPEG module? |
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1. Why
can't I start Windows 95B successfully with a Cardbus card inserted?
2. Why can't I use 2 PCMCIA cards simultaneously? 3. What are the recommended configuration settings under Windows NT 4.0? 4. Which PCMCIA slot should I use for the MPEG DVD-To-Go PCMCIA Card? 5. Why does my system freeze up when I insert the PCMCIA MPEG card in Windows 95? |
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| Storage |
1. Do
I need a driver to use the Zip Drive under Windows 95? 2. How do I install the 2nd hard disk drive? |
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| Hot Key | 1. What are the functions of the Hot Keys? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| What
is the motherboard version of my FutureMate FM97XLP2? The third letter of the manufacturer's serial number, which starts with the letters E0, is the motherboard version number. For example, if your manufacturer's serial number is E0EL4.., your motherboard version number is E. Return to top |
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What's
new in the latest BIOS Update for FutureMate FM97XLP2 with IntelŪ
PentiumŪ II processor? The newest BIOS versions for FutureMate™ FM97XLP2 (M/B ver.E&F) with IntelŪ PentiumŪ II processor is version 1.24EP. Version 1.24EP Date:December 3, 1998 Version 1.22EP Date:October 1, 1998 This version was released to fix the following problem: Internal Fax Modem does not work after resume-from-disk under Windows 95/98. Version 1.19EP Date:July 30, 1998 This version was released to fix the following problem: System cannot boot up if connected to docking station or port replicator. Shows suspend to disk progress screen in Windows 95/98. Mouse can now be used to resume from sleep mode and to prevent from entering sleep mode. Resolves shut down problems when connected to port replicator or docking station. Version 1.16EP Date:July 11, 1998 This version was released to fix the following problem: Please DO NOT use this BIOS version. It is know to cause boot up problems if a port replicator is used. Version 1.13EP Date:June 23, 1998 This version was released to fix the following problem: Fix Windows NT Warm boot freeze up Speakers on Port Replicator does not work. Internal modem warm boot fail Norton Anti Virus in Win95 warm boot hang-up issue 3 mode floppy read/write issue Video timeout 1min to 45sec Version 1.12EP Date:June 8, 1998 This version was released to fix the following problem: PCMCIA Sockets cannot be detected under Windows NT 4.0. Version:1.10EP Date:May 28, 1998 Version:1.04E Date:May 14, 1998 Return to top |
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What's
new in the latest BIOS Update for FutureMate FM97XLP2 with IntelŪ
PentiumŪ (Tillamook 233 or 266) processor with MMX™ technology? The newest BIOS versions for FM97XLP2 (M/B ver.E&F) with IntelŪ PentiumŪ MMX™ technology is version 1.24E. Version:1.24E Date:August 10, 1998 This version was released to fix the following problem: Windows 98 cannot resume from standby/suspend to RAM mode. Resolves problems with 3COM 3C575TX card. Save-To-Disk progress screen does not appear. Power Management does not respond to input from serial port. Return to top |
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do I update the BIOS on the FM97XLP2 Note: Please be certain that the BIOS you are updating matches the system model and CPU type. Otherwise, you will not be able to boot the system. To update the BIOS on the FutureMate FM97XLP2 to the newest version, follow this procedure 1. Connect the AC adapter. 2. Boot from a DOS diskette without Himem or any memory manager loaded. Or press F8, then choose Safe Mode Command Prompt. 3. From the directory containing the BIOS update files, type "Phlash biosname.xxx". 4. Do not interrupt the program until the system reboots automatically. Then, enter CMOS setup. 5. Load default setup. 6. For Windows 95, make sure to enable Plug and Play OS support. 7. Save and Reboot. Return to top |
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is the BIOS version on my FutureMate FM97XLP2? The system bios version appears on the upper left corner of the POST (Power Up Self Test) screen in the following form: System Bios v x.xx Date xx-xx-xx Return to top |
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| What
are the possible system memory configuration for the FM97XLP2? You can use either 3.3V EDO RAM or SDRAM with the FutureMate™ 97XLP2 If you want to use EDO RAM, the maximum amount of memory supported is 160MB for PentiumŪ, or 192MB for PentiumŪ II, and you can use any of the three memory slots. If you are using SDRAM, the maximum amount of memory supported is 128MB, and cannot be installed into the rightmost slot. Return to top |
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Can
I use one EDO module and one SDRAM module simultaneously in the same
system? You cannot mix an EDO module with an SDRAM module for use on the FutureMate FM97XLP2. Return to top |
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Why
do I not see the picture when I play a DVD movie in Windows 95? Please follow this checklist to troubleshoot problems playing DVD movies in Windows 95. 1. The O2 Micro PCMCIA Driver has been installed. You should see a folder called O2 Micro Cardbus on the Start Menu / Programs. 2. Before you open the Margi DVD-To-Go player, run the O2ZVSW program in the O2 Micro Cardbus folder. 3. If you inserted the Margi PCMCIA card in the bottom slot, click on Socket A. If the Margi PCMCIA card is in the top slot, click on Socket B. Then Click on Quit. Return to top |
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which operating systems can I use the DVD-ROM / MPEG module? In order to play DVD movies in conjunction with the MPEG decoder module, you will need to have either Windows 98 or Windows 95 installed on your system. You will not be able to watch movies under Windows NT, IBM OS/2 Warp, or any of the other operating systems, but the DVD-ROM drive should be functional as a CD-ROM storage device under all operating systems. Return to top |
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can't I start Windows 95B successfully with a Cardbus card inserted? If you boot up Windows 95B with a Cardbus installed, you might see the error message "Windows Protection Error." Please insert the Cardbus card into the PCMCIA slot after Windows 95 B has booted successfully. Return to top |
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can't I use 2 PCMCIA cards simultaneously?
Please follow these steps to reconfigure your system. Note: The procedure listed here is one possible configuration. Under some circumstances, you may also configure the modem or ethernet card to share IRQs 10 or 11 with either one of the Cardbus slots, assuming that you are not using a Cardbus card. This will allow the infrared port to remain enabled. 1. During bootup, press F2 to enter System Configuration Utility. 2. Go to Advanced / I/O Device Configuration, Disable Serial Port B, and Save and Exit. 3. Start Windows 95. 4. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel / System / Device Manager. 5. Click on the plus sign next to "Sound, Video and Game Controllers" to expand the branch. 6. Click on Yamaha OPL3-SAx Sound System, then click on Properties / Resources. 7. Uncheck the box labeled "Use Automatic Settings". 8. Change the Interrupt Request to 3. 9. If you have already configured the PCMCIA modem card, please remove it from Control Panel / Modem, then reinsert it. The PCMCIA modem card wil be reconfigured to COM 2. Return to top |
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are the recommended configuration settings under Windows NT 4.0?
The following are the recommended settings for Windows NT 4.0. PCMCIA Ethernet Card : I/O 320, IRQ 9 PCMCIA Modem Card or Internal Modem: COM 3, I/O 03E8, IRQ 5 Serial Ports A and B are set to enable (not auto) in the BIOS. Plug and Play OS is disabled in the BIOS. BIOS Serial Port settings: COM 1, I/O 03F8, IRQ 4. COM 2, I/O 2F8, IRQ 3. BIOS Audio Configuration: Set to enable (not auto). I/O 0220, 0330, IRQ 10. Return to top |
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Which
PCMCIA slot should I use for the MPEG DVD-To-Go PCMCIA Card?
You can insert the MPEG decoder card into either of the two slots, since both slots support zoomed video. Just be sure that you are activating the correct slot using the O2ZVSW utility. Return to top |
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Why does my system freeze up when I insert the PCMCIA MPEG card
in Windows 95? If you insert the PCMCIA MPEG decoder card, rev. C2, into FutureMate™ FM97XLP2 motherboard version F installed with Windows 95 OSR 2.x, you might encounter system lock up problems. If you have this problem, please download the latest O2 Micro 6860 driver for Windows 95 on the FutureMate FM97XLP2. Please note that this driver can be used for both Windows 95 and Windows 98. However, if you are using Windows 98, it is not necessary nor recommended for you to install this PCMCIA driver. Return to top |
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Do
I need a driver to use the Zip Drive under Windows 95?
You do not need any additional drivers to use the Zip Drive under Windows 95. However, if you wish to install some useful Zip drive utilities, they are available on the Zip Drive Utility CD-ROM or from the Iomega Web Site Return to top |
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How
do I install the 2nd hard disk drive? To install a secondary hard drive, you will need to set the hard drive to be a Slave drive. Refer to the hard drive documentation. After you install the drive into the casing, simply insert the hard drive + casing into the floppy drive bay, and turn on the system. The hard drive will automatically be detected by the BIOS. You may want to disable the floppy drive in the BIOS to prevent the system from looking for the floppy drive, or to connect the floppy drive externally via the parallel port cable provided with the system. Return to top |
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