This document serves as a comprehensive guide to the system software pre-installed and supplied with Digital Celebris/Venturis FX, GL, and FX-2 computers, which come with either Windows NT Workstation or Windows 95 and optimized device drivers.
The guide covers:
- Factory-Installed Software: Details the pre-loaded operating system, various applications like ClientWORKS (for client management and reducing total cost of ownership), Remote Network Wake-up (for FX-2 models), diagnostic tools (PC Care, AMI Diagnostics), S.M.A.R.T. Monitor (for hard disk health), Power Management, Desktop Wellness, audio/video utilities, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- On-Line Documentation: Explains the availability of system reference guides, Windows-based help files, and Readme files, often in Adobe PDF format, accessible via the pre-installed Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Operating System Kit: Specifies that a full operating system kit (CD-ROM, license, manuals) for Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation is provided for system restoration.
- System Software CD and Diskettes: Describes a dedicated System Software CD-ROM containing applications, utilities, device drivers, and documentation for system restoration and configuration (excluding the operating system itself). It also details supplied Digital Startup and Diagnostic diskettes for emergency booting and troubleshooting, along with specific tools like the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) for Windows NT and SCSI Adaptec Drivers.
- System Configuration: Provides instructions for configuring system parameters, including video settings (utilizing DDC technology and utilities like Matrox MGA/S3 Refresh) and networking. It also covers the process of adding additional hardware, differentiating between Plug and Play and legacy devices.
- Troubleshooting and Restoration: Outlines how to use pre-installed diagnostic software (PC Care, Windows NT Diagnostics) and the provided diagnostic diskettes for identifying and resolving computer problems. A step-by-step guide is given for fully restoring the operating system, device drivers, and applications from supplied media in the event of a hard disk failure or software corruption.
- Product Updates: Informs users on how to access the latest product information, BIOS, device drivers, and software updates through Digital's website or Bulletin Board Service.
Overall, the document equips users with the necessary information to manage, troubleshoot, and restore the software environment of their Digital Celebris and Venturis systems.