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GD8000 User Guide Field Stealth Mode LED Fan Audio Setting Disabled Enabled Off On Off On Off On System Beeps Off On Display Brightness Off On Radio Off On Extended Configuration Customizing Your BIOS Desription Enable or disable stealth mode. If disabled, the computer functions normally and the options listed below are not accessible. Off: LEDs are disabled On: LEDs function normally The fan is disabled. Heat management is then controlled solely through throttling. The fan functions normally Off: Volume is set to 0 across suspend/resume and boot. Use the existing audio function keys to adjust volume. On: Audio is preserved across suspend/resume and boot. The default volume level is set to mid-range. Off: Beeps are disabled during the boot up or resume process On: Beeps are heard during POST Off: Brightness is set to 0 across suspend, resume and boot. Fn+F7 increases display brightness gradually. Fn+F6 decreases brightness gradually. On: Display brightness is preserved across suspend/resume and boot. It is restored to default when the brightness level is set at 0. The default level is mid-range. Off: All wireless devices are set to off during a suspend/resume or boot. The Radio ON/ OFF Switch can be used to manually turn the radios on or off. On: The radio on/off switch functions normally and radio device power states are held though suspend/resume and boot. Field Core Multi-Processing Virtualization Technology Battery Low Warning Beep Secure HDD Support Setting Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Dock USB Port Bluetooth Wakeup USB 2.0 USB 1.1 Disabled Enabled Description When enabled the CPU cores function and process data independently for superior performance. When disabled one of the CPU cores is disabled. When enabled, a virtual machine monitor (VMM) can leverage the computer's hardware resources for multiple virtual machines (VM). The system will sound 3 beeps every 10 seconds when battery capacity drops below 7%. If secure HDD is enabled the system will disable standby mode (S3) and will maintain HDD power when the system is restarted. Set this to USB 1.1 if you are using a non-standard dock. If enabled, the Bluetooth radio will wake up the system. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003

Section	Page
Notices, Compliance and Safety	5
Copyright Notices	5
Disclaimer	5
Trademark and Patent Notice	5
Compliance Statements	5
Compliance Statement for Canada	6
Fax Branding	6
Warnings and Cautions	6
Safety	7
Service and Upgrade Safety and Precautions	7
Battery Pack Safety and Precautions	8
Getting Started	9
Standard Features	9
Optional Features	9
Operating System Information	9
Tips for New Owners	9
Turning Off the Computer	9
Getting Familiar With Your Computer	10
Front View	10
Left Side View	11
Right Side View	12
Back Edge View	12
Bottom View	13
Keyboard Basics	14
Primary Keys	14
Arrow Keys	15
Function Keys and Key Combinations	15
Numeric Keypad	16
Lock Keys	16
Windows Keys	17
Radio ON/OFF Switch (option)	17
To Turn all Radios on or off	17
Application Launch Key	17
To Program the Application Launch Key in Windows XP and Vista	17
To Program the Application Launch Key in Windows 7	17
Display	18
Install the Stylus Tether	18
Calibrate the (optional) Touch Screen	18
Adjusting Display Brightness	18
Adjusting Display Resolution	18
Auto Dim Feature	19
Simultaneous or Extended Display	19
LCD Heater	19
Cursor Visibility	19
Lid Switch	19
LED Status Indicators	20
Audio	21
To Adjust the Volume	21
Inserting the Card	21
The PC Card Slot	21
Ejecting a Card	22
Touchpad	22
To Select Objects	22
To Drag	22
Adjusting the Touchpad Settings	22
Touchpad Precautions	22
Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot (option)	23
To Insert a Card	23
To Remove a Card	23
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)	23
Replacing the hard disk drive	23
Hard Disk Drive Heater	24
The Media Bay	24
To Change Swappable Media Bay Device	24
To Insert a Disk	24
To Remove a DVD or CD	24
Precautions for Handling DVDs and CDs	25
Computer Security	25
Security Slot	25
BIOS Level Passwords	25
Smart Card Reader (Option)	25
Fingerprint Scanner (Option)	25
Stealth Mode	25
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	25
Ports and Connectors	26
ENERGY STAR®	26
Making Connections	27
Attaching Power	27
To Attach AC Power	27
To Use the Vehicle Adapter (optional)	27
USB Devices	27
External keyboard or pointing device	27
Fax/data modem	28
External Monitor or Video Device	28
Using Simultaneous Display	28
Using Extended Display	28
Wireless Communication	29
WLAN radio option	29
About WLAN	29
CRMA Express WWAN (option)	29
HSPA	29
EDGE/GPRS/GSM Network	29
UMTS/GPRS/GSM Network	29
EV-DO Rev A - EV-DO Rev 0/1xRTT/CDMA	29
EVDO Rev. A	30
EV-DO/1xEV-DO/CDMA Network	30
GPS (option)	30
Bluetooth (option)	30
Antennas	30
Improving Radio Coverage	31
On the Street	31
Inside a Building	31
When to use Landline Communication	31
Customizing Your BIOS	37
Starting the Setup Utility	37
Navigation and Help	37
The Main Menu	38
The Advanced Menu	39
Trusted Computing	39
Super I/O Configuration	40
Fan Learning Function	41
Stealth Mode Configuration	41
Extended Configuration	42
The Boot Menu	44
The Security Menu	45
The Exit Menu	45
Optional Equipment and Accessories	46
Surge Protection	46
Vehicle Adapter	46
Temperature	46
Charging Activity	46
To connect the vehicle adapter	46
Vehicle Dock	46
To charge a battery installed in the computer	46
Communicating with Other Devices	47
External Antennas	47
Memory Upgrade	47
Maintenance and Storage	48
Taking care of your AC adapter	48
Servicing Your Computer	48
Storing Your Computer	48
Taking Care of Your Batteries	48
Taking Care of Your Hard Drive	49
For Internal Hard Drives	49
For External PC Cards	49
Cleaning Your Computer	49
Cleaning the Outside Case	49
Cleaning the Display	49
Cleaning the External Power Connector	49
Cleaning the RJ-11/ RJ-45 / USB Connectors	49
Data Backup	50
Saving Important System Information	50
Data Recovery	50
Option 1: Restoring System Information	50
Option 2 : Restoring a Backup	50
Option 3: Restoring Drive C:	50
Service and Support	52
Client Care Center (CCC)	52
Services Expertise	52
Product Support - Downloads	52
Troubleshooting	53
Application Troubleshooting	53
My application locks up, acts strangely, or produces a General Protection Fault (GPF) error or blue screen	53
Battery Troubleshooting	53
The battery does not charge	53
The batteries take much longer than seven hours to charge	53
The batteries don’t last very long	53
The gas gauge isn’t full after charging the battery	54
The gas gauge reads “full,” but the charging LED is still lit	54
My battery seems to have less and less capacity	54
Display / Touch Screen	54
The display performance is slow	54
I can’t read the display	54
The underlined, inverse, and hypertext characters are difficult to read on the screen	54
I can’t see the cursor while using the DOS editor	54
I changed my display resolution, but I see no difference on the screen	54
Nothing happens when I try to use the stylus on my touch screen	54
The touch screen doesn’t respond after a suspend	54
Hard Disk	54
The hard disk will not spin up so the computer can’t boot up	54
The computer does not startup properly	54
Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting	55
Something unexpected happens when I press a key	55
Incorrect characters appear on the screen when I press certain keys	55
I have difficulty double-clicking the mouse fast enough	55
Modem Troubleshooting	55
The modem doesn’t work	55
The modem doesn’t dial a number	55
The modem dials and receives an answer but does not establish a connection	55
PC Cards	55
I can’t remove the PC card	55
Read Error	55
The computer locks up when I remove the PC card	55
Miscellaneous Troubleshooting	56
The computer shuts off unexpectedly	56
The speaker volume is too high or too low	56
The computer won’t turn on	56
The computer won’t turn off	56
The computer enters suspend mode too quickly	56
The computer doesn’t automatically suspend	56
The system date and time are incorrect	56
I receive an “out of memory” error message	56
Holding down the Power button to reset the computer doesn’t always work	57
The computer doesn’t make any sounds, even during boot-up	57
The fan stopped running	57

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GD8000 User Guide

Customizing Your BIOS

General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003

Field

Setting

Desription

Stealth Mode

ISABLED

Enabled

Enable or disable stealth mode. If disabled, the computer functions normally and the

options listed below are not accessible.

LED

Off

Off: LEDs are disabled

On: LEDs function normally

Fan

Off

The fan is disabled. Heat management is then controlled solely through throttling.

The fan functions normally

Audio

Off

Off: Volume is set to 0 across suspend/resume and boot. Use the existing audio function

keys to adjust volume.

On: Audio is preserved across suspend/resume and boot. The default volume level is set

to mid-range.

System Beeps

Off

Off: Beeps are disabled during the boot up or resume process

On: Beeps are heard during POST

Display Brightness

Off

Off: Brightness is set to 0 across suspend, resume and boot.

FN+F7

increases display

brightness gradually.

FN+F6

decreases brightness gradually.

On: Display brightness is preserved across suspend/resume and boot. It is restored to

default when the brightness level is set at 0. The default level is mid-range.

Radio

Off

Off: All wireless devices are set to off during a suspend/resume or boot.

The

Radio ON/

OFF Switch

can be used to manually turn the radios on or off.

On: The radio on/off switch functions normally and radio device power states are held

though suspend/resume and boot.

Extended Conﬁguration

Field

Setting

Description

Core Multi-Processing

Disabled

NABLED

When enabled the CPU cores function and process data independently for superior

performance.

When disabled one of the CPU cores is disabled.

Virtualization Technology

ISABLED

Enabled

When enabled, a virtual machine monitor (VMM) can leverage the computer’s hard-

ware resources for multiple virtual machines (VM).

Battery Low Warning

Beep

Disabled

NABLED

The system will sound 3 beeps every 10 seconds when battery capacity drops below

7%.

Secure HDD Support

ISABLED

Enabled

If secure HDD is enabled the system will disable standby mode (S3) and will maintain

HDD power when the system is restarted.

Dock USB Port

USB 2.0

USB 1.1

Set this to USB 1.1 if you are using a non-standard dock.

Bluetooth Wakeup

ISABLED

Enabled

If enabled, the Bluetooth radio will wake up the system.