Tandy 1400FD Setup Utility
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The Tandy 1400FD and Tandy 1400HD Setup Utility (i.e. BIOS configuration utility) was accessed using <CTRL><ALT><INSERT>.
User Guide
Key Definition Current Setting
F1 : Set time for Standby Mode 3:00
F2 : LCD/CRT LCD-CRT
F3 : Internal/External Keyboard INT-EXT
F4 : COM1/COM2 Setup RS/MODEM-MODEM/RS
F5 : Direct Modem/Acoustic Coupler DIRECT-ACOUS
F6 : Internal/External Screen Controller INT-EXT
F7 : CPU Clock (MHz) 8.00-4.77
F8 : Date (MM-DD-YYYY) 03-28-1992
F9 : Time (HH:MM:SS) 19:35:37
Press ESC to Exit
This display lets you decide on certain hardware options and indicate your
choice to the 1400 FD/1400 HD. In Setup mode, the function keys perform as
follows:
F1 Lets you enter the time you want to elapse between the last time you
use the computer and its automatic shut off.
F2 Lets you choose between using the built-in display or an external
monitor.
F3 Lets you choose between using the built-in keyboard or an external one.
F4 Lets you choose either COM port 1 or COM port 2 for an internal modem
board and the RS-232C port.
F5 If you are using and internal modem board, lets you choose between using
a direct modem connection or an acoustic coupler connection.
F6 Lets you choose between using the internal display controller or an
external color monitor controller.
F7 Lets you choose between an internal clock speed of 8.0 MHz or 4.77 MHz.
F8 Lets you set the date of the real time clock.
F9 Lets you set the time of the real time clock.