NEC POWERMATE 8100 Series, Service And Reference Manual

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System Overview 1-5
System controls allow the selection of specific system operations. Lamps
visually alert the user to the status of system operation. The system has the
following devices, controls, and lamps on the front of the system (see the
preceding figures for device, control, and lamp locations).
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Diskette drive — copy data files to and from a diskette or use as a
bootable drive for loading and starting programs from a diskette.
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CD-ROM drive — load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) and
play audio CDs.
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Suspend button — suspends system operation for saving power. An
amber power lamp lights when in suspend (power-saving) mode. Pressing
any key or moving the mouse resumes system operation.
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Disk lamp — when lit, indicates that the hard drive is active. A lit lamp
indicates that the hard drive is reading or writing data.
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Power lamp — indicates if system power is on or off or in suspend mode.
A green lamp indicates power is on to all components. An amber lamp
indicates that the system is in suspend mode with full power reduction.
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Reset button — restarts the computer after it is powered on. Used to reset
the computer if it is not operating properly.
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Power button — turns system power on or off.
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IR window — supports two-way wireless communications for
transferring files to or from portable devices through the preinstalled
LapLink
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applications software.
Back Features
The back of the computer contains external connectors, a power socket, and
expansion board slots. The following figure identifies the connectors on the
back of the desktop system. Brief descriptions follow the figure.
PowerMate 8100 Desktop Series Back View
A – Expansion Slots F – Audio Connectors
B – Network Board G – USB Ports
C – Mouse Port H – Serial Port 2
D – Printer Port I – Keyboard Port
E – VGA Monitor Connector (AGP Board) J – Serial Port 1