TANDY 1000 RLX (250-1452/53) SETUPRLX Faxback Doc. # 1324
Time [14:50:33 ]
Date [ 5/01/1991 ]
Start-up device [ROM ] Start-up program [MS-DOS ]
Start-up diagnostics [Disabled] Date and time prompts [Disabled]
CPU speed [Fast] Check for CONFIG.SYS [C:]
Check for AUTOEXEC.BAT [C:]
Mouse port device [Installed ] Maximum # of open files [ 10]
Internal serial port [Primary ] Number of disk buffers [ 10]
Internal parallel port [Unidirectional]
Right diskette drive [3.5" 1.44Mb ]
Left diskette drive [Not installed]
Drive A: (Right)
Use the number keys to enter the time in the form HH:MM:SS or HH:MM.
[F1]-Help on entry [Esc]-Cancel and exit [Arrows]-Move to next entry
[F2]-Save and reboot [F10]-Recall defaults [Space]-Change entry
To run RLXSetup from MS-DOS (the system prompt), insert the MS-DOS Diskette
into Drive A. At the A> prompt, type `setuprlx' and press <ENTER>. Directions
for moving around the screen and changing the settings are displayed at the
bottom of the screen. Change the RLXSetup program as necessary to meet your
system needs. When you finish making changes, press F2 to store them. If you
want to return to the default factory settings, press F10. For more specific
instructions on how to change your computer settings using MS-DOS, see "Using
MS-DOS to Run RLXSetup."
After you change and save your computer settings, you must reset the computer
so that the new settings will take effect.
Note: If you have installed a second diskette drive, you must run
`setuprlx.exe' so that the system recognizes the drive. Then, exit DeskMate
and at the system prompt, press CTRL + ALT + DEL to reset your system.
Memory Diagnostics on Start-up:
This option lets you take time to test the computer's memory chips each time
the computer is started. Point to the `Memory diagnostics on start-up' check
box, and click to check or uncheck the box. The default setting for this option
is unchecked. When the `Memory diagnostics on start-up' check box is checked
(X), a memory diagnostic test is run each time the computer is started. When
the check box is unchecked, this test is not run when you start the computer.
Start-up Device:
This option tells the computer to start up using an operating system from
`Disk' (diskette or hard disk) or from ROM (program built into the ROM).
Point to the `Start-Up device' option you want to choose, and click. The
default setting for this option is ROM.
Start-up Program:
This option tells the computer whether you want the MS-DOS, or DeskMate
program to appear when you start up your computer. Point to the `Start-up
program' option you want to choose, and click. The default setting for this
option is DeskMate.
CPU Speed:
This option tells the computer how fast you want to run your programs. The
Slow option lets you run some programs that are speed sensitive and can not be
run properly with your computer's faster speed (the Fast option). Point to the
`CPU speed' option you want to choose, and click. the default setting for this
option is Fast.
Internal Serial Port Address:
This option indicates whether a modem or other serial device will use the COM1
or COM2 serial port address. If you have an option board installed that
conflicts with this address, you can disable the serial port. Point to the
`Internal serial port address' option you want to choose, and click. The
default option is COM1. You can also use the Setup option in DeskMate's F10 Menu
(the Accessory Menu) to enter this information.
Parallel Port Address:
This option indicates what type of device is connected to this port. If an
option board conflicts with this address, you can disable the parallel port.
Point to the `Parallel port address' option you want to choose, and click.
The default setting for this option is `Unidir'.
Note: Choose `Unidir' if a printer is connected to this port, or choose
`Bidir' if you have a device, such as a modem, that both sends and receives
information.
Mouse Port Device Installed:
When this option is enabled it specifies whether a PS/2-style mouse is
installed. Point to the `Mouse port device installed' check box, and click
to check or uncheck the box. The default setting for this option is checked.
Note: If a serial mouse is installed, be sure this box is NOT checked.
Right Diskette Drive:
This option lets you specify the type of diskette drive you are using with the
Tandy 1000 RLX. The drive that came with your Tandy 1000 RLX System is a 1.44
MB, 3.5 in. drive (Diskette drive 0). If you have added or changed diskette
drives, you will need to change this setting as appropriate. Point to the
`Right diskette drive' option you want to choose, and click. the default
setting for this option is 1.44 MB, 3.5".
Left Diskette Drive:
This option lets you specify the type of diskette drive you have added to your
Tandy 1000 RLX System. Point to the `Left diskette drive' option you want to
choose, and click. The default setting for this option is `None'.
Drive A is?:
This option lets you specify which diskette drive (Right or Left) you want to
use to start up your computer. Point to the `Drive A is?' option your want to
choose, and click. The default setting for this option is `Right'.
Changing the MS-DOS Configuration Options:
1. Point to `DOS configuration' dialog box appears.
2. Change the desired option.
For more specific information about these options and how to change them, see
the section(s) below for the option(s) you want to change.
3. Point to the `OK' button, and click.
The `Setup' screen reappears.
Date and Time Prompts:
This option lets you display the date and time prompts that will appear as
your system date and time when you are using MS-DOS. Point to the `Date and
Time prompts' check box, and click to check or uncheck the box. The default
setting for this option id unchecked. When the `Date and Time Prompts' check
box is checked (X), the date and time prompts appear when you are using MS-DOS.
When this box is unchecked, these prompts do not appear.
Number of Disk Buffers (2-17):
This setting indicates the maximum number of files that your programs require
to be open at one time. Refer to the documentation provided with your programs
for the number of files needed. The default setting for this option is 10. To
change this setting:
1. Point to the beginning of the `Maximum number of open files (8-23) field,
and click to move the marker.
2. Hold down the left mouse button, and move the mouse until the number is
highlighted.
3. Type the new number of open files (within the range 8-23).
Check for Config.sys on Drive:
Some software programs require that you include certain configuration settings
in a config.sys file. Each time you turn on or reset the computer, it reads
the config.sys file settings. The documentation provided with your programs
should tell you if you need a config.sys file and where the file should be
located. At the `Check for Config.sys on Drive' prompt, point to the appropriate
drive specification you want to use to access a config.sys file when you start
your computer, and click. The default setting for this option is NONE.
Check for Autoexec.bat on Drive:
Some software programs require that you include certain commands in an
autoexec.bat file. Each time you turn on or reset the computer, it reads the
autoexec,bat configuration file and executes the commands in it. The
documentation provided with your programs should tell you if you need an
autoexec.bat file as well as which drive it should be on. At the `Check for
Autoexec.bat on Drive' prompt, point to the appropriate drive specification
you want to use to execute an autoexec.bat file when you start your computer,
and click. The default setting for this option is NONE.
Changing to the Default Factory Settings:
You can change your computer settings back to the default factory settings by
using the `Factory settings' option on the Options Menu.
1. Point to the `Factory settings option on the Options Menu, and click.
A dialog box appears, telling you that the current computer settings will
be changed to the factory defaults.
2. Point to the `OK' button, and click to accept the factory defaults.
A message box appears, reminding you that you need to restart your computer.
3. Point to the `OK' button, and click.
The DeskMate Desktop appears.
4. Restart your computer.