2-8 Setting Up the System
Protecting the System From Damage
There are several ways that you can protect the system from
possible damage. NEC CSD strongly recommends the
following protective measures:
Connect a surge suppressor between the computer and a
grounded wall outlet. A surge suppressor protects the
system from sudden transient increases and decreases in
electrical power.
Be sure to connect all peripherals, such as the monitor and
printer, to the surge suppressor. The surge protector should
be the only device that you plug into the wall outlet.
Avoid repeated power-on cycles. These subject the system
components to temperature variations and stress.
Disconnect the system from telephone and power lines
when an electrical storm threatens. If you have a
fax/modem, lightning can travel in on the phone line and
damage both the fax/modem and the system unit.
Lightening can also travel in on power lines and damage
the monitor and system unit.
Be sure that system power is off before you connect or
disconnect a cable. Never make cable changes when the
system power is on. Doing so can damage the system and
its peripherals.
Use BIOS Setup utility options to protect against viruses
(see “Security Menu” in Chapter 3). Use appropriate virus
detection software regularly to protect the system from
computer viruses.
If you plan to use software programs other than NEC CSD
supplied software, NEC CSD strongly recommends that
you take the necessary steps, such as virus checks, to
protect the system.
