ChemBook™ 7000M Series

• What's new in the latest BIOS Update?
• How do I update the BIOS on the 7000M?

• Why does drive B appear in Windows NT 4.0?
• How do I install the 2nd hard disk drive?
• Why does it take a long time to boot Windows 98 with the LS-120 drive installed?
• Why does the system fail to boot Windows 95 with the LS-120 drive installed?

• Under which operating systems can I use the DVD-ROM / MPEG card to play DVD titles?
• Why does the DVD Movie look and sound choppy?

• How do I use the TV-out port with an RCA connection on the TV set?
• Is the S-Video cable for ChemBook™ 7000 the same as the one for ChemBook™ 7000M?

• What are the functions of the Hot Keys?

What's new in the latest BIOS Update?

The newest BIOS versions for ChemBook™ 7000M is version R1.12.

Version:R1.12 Date:March 30, 1999

1. Supports 8GB/ 10GB HDD.

Version:R1.10 Date:December 30, 1998

1. The option of Disable/Enable Power-On Beeping Sound has been added into SCU.
2. A fix to the problem of slow system performance when 96-MB DRAM is installed has been added.

Version:R1.08a Date:October 7, 1998

1. The LS-120/ZIP drive can not be detected correctly under Windows 9x.
2. When AC adapter is plugged, the battery icon on the task bar can not be switched to AC adapter icon.
3. Support for 2*128 MB SDRAM has been added.
4. System fails to perform Suspend-to-Disk under the Windows95 DOS box.

Version:R1.06 Date:August 31, 1998

1. Windows 95 and 98 now shows the percentage of life left in the optional smart battery.

Version:R1.04 Date:August 14, 1998

Version:R1.03 Date:July 9, 1998

1. Added support for Windows 98.

Version:R1.03c Date:June 22, 1998

1. Game port on Port Replicator does not work in Windows 98.
2. System freezes up when attempting to enter standby mode in Windows 98.

Version:R1.03a Date:June 15, 1998

1. BIOS POST shows incorrect CPU type after system burn-in.

Version:R1.02d Date:May 25, 1998

How do I update the BIOS on the 7000M?

To update the BIOS on the 7000M 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 7000M FTP 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, type "7000M".
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.

Why does drive B appear in Windows NT 4.0?

If you have an internal Iomega Zip Drive installed, you may see a Drive B listed in Explorer, but have trouble accessing it as the Zip drive. To solve this problem, please follow the instructions to install the device drivers for the Zip drive, and also setup Iomega NT Tools. The typical drive letter assignment for the Zip drive is D: drive.

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 searching for the floppy drive.

Why does it take a long time to boot Windows 98 with the LS-120 drive installed?

To solve boot-up problems in Windows 98, please update your BIOS to version R1.03 or later. Go here to download the latest BIOS update.

Why does the system fail to boot Windows 95 with the LS-120 drive installed?

To solve boot-up problems in Windows 95, please update your BIOS to version R1.03 or later. Go here to download the latest BIOS update.

Under which operating systems can I use the DVD-ROM / MPEG card to play DVD titles?

The ChemBook™ 7000M DVD-ROM / MPEG can be used to play DVD titles under Windows 95 and Windows 98. There is no support for DVD/MPEG 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.

Why does the DVD Movie look and sound choppy?

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 Matsushita DVD-ROM, and click on Properties / Settings.
3. Check the box labeled DMA.
4. Go back to Control Panel / Power Management, and disable Power Management.
5. Make sure that the audio and video drivers are installed using the Audio / Video Driver Diskette which is provided with the DVD/MPEG module.

How 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 the ChemBook™ 7000M S-Video TV-Out to the RCA connector on your TV Set.

Is the S-Video cable for ChemBook™ 7000M the same as the one for ChemBook™ 7000?

No, the S-Video cables are different for the two models. You can distinguish them by the yellow color of the 7000M cable.

What are the functions of the Hot Keys?