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Configuring the System   3-15

Advanced Menu

Menu Item

Settings (default is bold)

Cache Memory

Press Enter to access the following
submenus.

Memory Cache

Disabled, Enabled

Sets the state of the memory cache.

Cache System BIOS Area

Uncached, Write Protect

Controls caching of system BIOS area.

Cache Video BIOS Area

Uncached, Write Protect

Controls caching of system video BIOS
area.

Cache Base 0-512K

Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect,
Write Back

Controls caching of 512K base memory.

Cache Base 512-640K

Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect,
Write Back

Controls caching of 512K-640K base
memory.

Cache Extended Memory
Area

Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect,
Write Back

Controls caching of system memory above
one MB.

Summary of Contents for PowerMate CT

Page 1: ...A Powerful Versatile Corporate PC POWERMATE CT U S E R S G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...oduct However actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECC To allow for design and specification improvements the informatio...

Page 3: ...DVD ROM Drive 1 5 CD RW Drive 1 5 Zip Drive 1 5 Rear Features 1 5 External Connectors 1 8 Power Supply Features 1 10 Inside Features 1 11 System Board 1 11 Power Management 1 12 Hard Drive 1 13 Network Board 1 13 Fax Modem Board 1 13 AGP Video Board 1 13 Chassis 1 14 Speakers 1 14 System Overview 1 14 Hardware 1 14 Software 1 15 Preloaded Software 1 15 NEC OS Restore CD 1 16 NEC Application and Dr...

Page 4: ...Use Setup 3 5 Main Menu 3 7 Advanced Menu 3 13 Security Menu 3 22 Power Menu 3 25 Boot Menu 3 28 Exit Menu 3 28 Hard Drive Security 3 29 Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords 3 29 Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords 3 30 Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection 3 31 Moving the Hard Drive 3 32 FLASH Utility 3 32 NEC INFO Center 3 33 NEC Application and Driver CD 3 35 NEC OS Restore CD 3 36 System ...

Page 5: ...dule 4 18 Installing a RIMM or Continuity Module 4 20 Processor Upgrade 4 22 Removing the Processor 4 22 Installing an Upgrade Processor 4 24 Data Storage Devices 4 26 Locating Device Bays 4 26 Preparing the Device 4 27 Connecting Device Cables 4 28 Cabling Storage Devices 4 30 IDE Drive Cabling 4 30 Diskette Drive Cabling 4 30 Network Board Wake On LAN Cabling 4 31 Replacing 5 1 4 Inch Accessible...

Page 6: ...blems 5 7 How to Clean the Mouse 5 8 How to Replace the CMOS Battery 5 10 6 Getting Services and Support NECC Website 6 2 NECC FTP Site 6 3 Email Fax Technical Support Service 6 3 NECC Technical Support Services 6 4 A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A 1 Making Your Computer Work for You A 2 Arrange Your Equipment A 3 Adjust Your Chair A 4 Adjust Your Input Devices A 6 Adjust Your Monitor A 8...

Page 7: ...odels B 2 System Board B 2 Storage Devices B 3 Graphics B 4 Input Output Devices B 4 Expansion B 5 Power Management B 5 System Management B 5 Operating System Software B 6 Operating Environment B 6 Compliance B 6 Index Regulatory Statements ...

Page 8: ...Application and Driver CD and the NEC OS Restore CD The chapter also includes information for setting system jumpers Chapter 4 Installing Options provides installation procedures for processor and memory upgrades expansion boards and storage devices Chapter 5 Solving System Problems contains troubleshooting tips for solving simple problems The chapter also includes procedures for cleaning the mous...

Page 9: ...nventions Warnings cautions and notes have the following meanings Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware or software Note Notes give important information about the material being described Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard for example Ctrl Alt or Enter T...

Page 10: ...n the Release Notes is the result of extensive product testing Your system also comes with the NEC INFO Center online documentation on your hard drive The NEC INFO Center is an online guide to your PowerMate system It provides information about the system through the following online modules Tour User s Guide Questions Solutions and Services In addition to the documentation that ships with the sys...

Page 11: ...1 Reviewing System Features Front Features Rear Features Inside Features Chassis Speakers System Overview ...

Page 12: ... and describes the security features of the system Front Features You can use your PowerMate CT system as a minitower or as a desktop system The following figures show the features on the front of the system for both configurations Brief descriptions follow the figures PowerMate CT minitower front features A USB Port F Power Sleep Button B CD ROM or DVD ROM Drive G Power Sleep Lamp C 5 1 4 Inch Ba...

Page 13: ...ures show the controls and lamps on the front of the systems Power sleep button Press this button to turn on system power To turn off power close all applications and shut down Windows If you have Windows 98 or Windows 2000 the system automatically powers down If you have Windows NT close all applications shut down Windows NT and press in the button until the system powers down about four seconds ...

Page 14: ...e system unless absolutely necessary while the hard drive lamp is lit To do so can damage your hard drive or data Diskette Drive A Use the diskette drive to copy data files to and from a diskette You can also use the diskette drive as a bootable drive for loading and starting programs from a diskette To prevent damage to your diskette drive and data do not turn off the system or remove a diskette ...

Page 15: ...rior video and audio playback faster data access and greater storage capacities The DVD ROM drive uses DVD technology to read DVD discs as well as standard audio and video CDs CD RW Drive Some systems come with a 8x record 4x rewrite 32x read compact disk rewritable CD RW drive Use the drive to record your data on a CD disc just like you would on a diskette Zip disc or hard drive Zip Drive Some sy...

Page 16: ...res PowerMate CT minitower rear features A AC Power Connector F Locking Tab B Monitor Power Socket G Expansion Slots C Power Supply H System Board Connectors D Keyboard Mouse Anti Theft Bracket I Voltage Switch E AGP Video Board ...

Page 17: ... theft Bracket G Monitor Power Socket C AGP Video Board H Voltage Switch D Locking Tab I AC Power Connector E Expansion Slots Minitower rear connector locations A Keyboard Connector G Line In B Mouse Connector H Line Out C Parallel Port I Serial Port 2 D MIDI Game Port J Serial Port 1 E VGA Connector K USB Port F Microphone In ...

Page 18: ...monitor keyboard mouse and printer to your system Your system has the following external connectors Mouse port Attach the mouse that comes with your system to this port The mouse port supports a PS 2 compatible personal system 2 compatible mouse Keyboard port Attach the keyboard that comes with your system to the keyboard port The keyboard port supports a PS 2 compatible 101 key or 104 key keyboar...

Page 19: ... video board installed in your system Attach the signal cable from your monitor to the VGA connector on the video board Use this port to connect an NEC MultiSync monitor NEC VistaScan monitor or other VGA compatible monitor with a 15 pin connector Audio connectors The system comes with sound integrated on the system board The following audio connectors are at the rear of the system see the precedi...

Page 20: ...em has the following power supply features Power socket Connect your power cable to this socket Monitor power socket If you have a plug adapter plug the monitor power cable into this socket instead of a wall outlet Voltage switch Sets the voltage for your system to 115 volts or 230 volts Set the switch correctly for the voltage in your area Most wall outlets in the United States and Canada are 115...

Page 21: ...PCI Expansion Board Connectors B System Board G AGP Video Board C RIMM Memory Sockets H AMR Connector D Accessible Device Cage I Processor E Internal Drive Bracket System Board The system processor memory system battery internal connectors and most external connectors are on the system board For information on the external connectors see External Connectors earlier in this chapter ...

Page 22: ... Included as a subset to ACPI is Instantly Available Technology APM features Soft Power Off which automatically powers down your system when you exit Windows 98 or Windows 2000 not available for Windows NT This feature is enabled or disabled through your system s BIOS see Chapter 3 Configuring the System for Power Management BIOS settings Instantly Available Technology features the ACPI sleep mode...

Page 23: ...tem for information on setting the WOR and ROR features through the system s BIOS In addition for the WOR feature a cable must be connected to the modem and to the WOR connector on the system board Hard Drive All systems come standard with a 10 GB or higher Ultra DMA66 hard drive with Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting SMART technology Network Board Some systems come with an Intel EtherExpress...

Page 24: ...tereo speakers If the speaker set has a volume control adjust the speaker volume by using this control You can also use the Windows sound software to control the speakers To launch the Windows sound software double click the speaker icon on the taskbar next to the system clock Use the software to control speaker volume or to balance the sound between the left and right speakers System Overview You...

Page 25: ... and flash support for easy and economical BIOS upgrades System memory Your system comes with at least 64 MB of Rambus dynamic random access memory RDRAM The system supports up to 256 MB of RDRAM in each RIMM socket for a total of 512 MB RDRAM Power management options The system comes with power management features that help you conserve energy and reduce power costs see Power Management Features ...

Page 26: ...rmation about your system in the online NEC INFO Center NEC INFO Center modules include Tour User s Guide Questions Solutions and Services See NEC INFO Center in Chapter 3 for a description of the modules and how to use the INFO Center Intel LANDesk Client Manager Use LANDesk software to track system information such as serial number BIOS version memory capacity disk capacity expansion board setti...

Page 27: ... controls access to the Setup Utility and the keyboard User access to the BIOS Setup Utility is limited to a subset of all BIOS Setup parameters when a supervisor password has been set The supervisor password allows full access to the system and the BIOS Windows network security features To learn more about the network security features available through the Windows operating system refer to your ...

Page 28: ...password protection for the hard drive Hard drive password protection restricts access to the drive if the drive is removed and installed in another system The system does not prompt for hard drive passwords while the drive remains in the current system The passwords are written to the system BIOS and to the hard drive to ensure that the password protection travels with the drive if it is moved to...

Page 29: ...2 Setting Up the System Chassis Orientation Cable Connections Startup Shutdown Power Saving Operation System Care More Information ...

Page 30: ...on converting to a desktop orientation or back to a minitower orientation Cable Connections After unpacking the system converting the system to the desktop orientation if desired and positioning the system unit in your work area connect the system components using your Quick Setup poster and the following tips Use the icons on the rear of the system unit to identify the keyboard mouse printer USB ...

Page 31: ...er On Self Test POST and several messages appear indicating that your system is checking its subsystems To see the messages press Esc during POST At the bottom of the NEC startup screen the following message appears Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup If you want to enter the BIOS Setup immediately press F2 while the startup screen displays One beep indicates that the system has successfully completed th...

Page 32: ...se A lit device lamp indicates that the device is in use Wait until all applications are saved and closed before using the Windows shut down procedures in step 4 Unless absolutely necessary never power off the system if the system power lamp is amber sleep mode if the hard drive lamp diskette drive or other device lamp is flashing or if any applications are open Information on the device might be ...

Page 33: ... when it has been inactive if the power management has been enabled and an inactivity timeout has been enabled To see if power management is enabled click Start point to Settings click Control Panel and double click Power Management Click the Power tab and check the settings Also see Chapter 3 for setting other power management functions When the system goes into sleep mode it saves data and syste...

Page 34: ...the phone line and damage both the fax modem and the system unit Lightning can also travel in on power lines and damage your 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 your Norton AntiVirus 2000 detection software regularly to protect yo...

Page 35: ...uids away from your system Periodically clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner brush attachment Do not use any liquid cleaners on the keyboard as they can damage the keyboard If an object such as a paper clip falls into the keyboard turn the keyboard over and gently shake it Clean the monitor screen with a glass cleaner and wipe it with a clean lint free cloth You can use wet dry cleaning pads m...

Page 36: ...ck the system components in the original shipping materials and cartons If these are not available be sure to use adequate packing materials to protect the components To set up your system follow the steps on the PowerMate CT Quick Setup poster that comes with the system More Information Once you have your system up and running we suggest that you do the following Install applications provided by ...

Page 37: ...r 4 Converting the system to a minitower configuration Converting from Desktop to Minitower in Chapter 4 Installing the NEC INFO Center online documentation NEC INFO Center in Chapter 3 Protecting the system from viruses Chapter 1 Chapter 3 Reinstalling the applications provided by NECC NEC Application and Driver CD in Chapter 3 Setting a password Chapter 3 Setting up your system Chapter 2 Taking ...

Page 38: ... Configuration Tools and Utilities BIOS Setup Utility Hard Drive Security Flash Utility NEC INFO Center NEC Application and Driver CD NEC OS Restore CD System Board Jumper Settings Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility ...

Page 39: ...ns Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility for controlling the reading of the processor serial number See the following table for a quick guide to the utilities tools or procedures required for configuring the system For detailed information about these and other tools see the sections following the table Configuration Tools and Utilities The following table lists ways you can configure the ...

Page 40: ...r uninstalling See NEC INFO Center Operating system restoring NEC OS Restore CD Parallel port enabling configuring BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Password setting or clearing user supervisor or both BIOS Setup Security Menu Plug and Play enabling BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Power management enabling configuring BIOS Setup Power Menu Serial ports enabling BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Software reinstalling NECC ...

Page 41: ...ecurity features NECC recommends that you print out or write down your current BIOS Setup parameters and store the information in a safe place This lets you restore your system to the current parameters if you need to have the CMOS battery replaced see How to Replace the CMOS Battery in Chapter 5 How to Start Setup To start the BIOS Setup Utility follow these steps 1 Turn on or reboot the system 2...

Page 42: ...rs check memory parameters or disable the processor serial number feature Advanced Use the Advanced Menu to set the system for Plug and Play PCI configuration serial port and printer port addresses and interrupts memory cache configurations I O device configuration DMI event logging and more Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords security mode password on boot network boot vir...

Page 43: ...d being displayed Esc Exits the menu Up or down arrow keys Moves cursor up and down for item selection Left or right arrow keys Selects next menu keys Changes values Enter Executes a command or selects submenu F9 Loads the default configuration values for the current menu F10 Saves the current values and exits Setup To select one of the six menus from the menu bar use the left and right arrow keys...

Page 44: ...se the Main Menu by selecting Main in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen Other Main Menu options are available by selecting submenus Use the arrow keys to select one of the Main Menu options and press Enter to select a submenu Items with grayed out text are not available Explanations of each Main Menu item are in the following table Setting items on this menu to incorrect values can cause your...

Page 45: ...nute and second fields Example 09 30 50 System Date Set system date in this field Press Tab or Enter to move between month date and year fields Example 06 05 2000 Language English US Japanese Selects the display language for the BIOS Legacy Diskette A Disabled 360 KB 5 1 4 1 2 MB 5 1 4 720 KB 3 1 2 1 44 1 25 MB 3 1 2 2 88 MB 3 1 2 Selects the diskette drive type ...

Page 46: ... master and slave devices Each device menu item displays the hard drive or CD ROM identifier if a device is installed If you install a hard drive that does not feature auto IDE type detection or your IDE hard drive was formatted on another system with parameters different from those reported by the drive enter a parameter for each of the fields in the device submenu Bring up a device submenu by pr...

Page 47: ...h it was partitioned and formatted unpredictable results might occur including data loss When set to None informs the system to ignore this drive When set to CD ROM or IDE ATAPI Removable allows the manual entry of all fields described next When set to User allows the manual entry of all fields described next Cylinders When Type is Auto value in the Cylinders field is auto detected and field is re...

Page 48: ...o Auto the value in the LBA Mode field is auto detected and the field is read only 32 Bit I O Disabled Enabled When Enabled allows 32 bit data transfers Transfer Mode Standard Fast PIO1 Fast PIO2 Fast PIO3 Fast PIO4 Fast PIO3 DMA1 Fast PIO4 DMA2 Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive When Type set to Auto the value in the field is auto detected and the field is read only Ultra DM...

Page 49: ...ed Enabled Enables or disables key click Keyboard auto repeat rate 30 sec 26 7 sec 21 8 sec 18 5 sec 13 3 sec 10 sec 6 sec 2 sec Selects key repeat rate Keyboard auto repeat delay 1 4 sec 1 2 sec 3 4 sec 1 sec Selects delay before key repeat Legacy USB Support Disabled Enabled Disables or enables legacy USB support Boot Time Diagnostics Screen Disabled Enabled Selecting Enabled displays the diagno...

Page 50: ...A0118 Processor Serial Number Disabled Enabled Controls detection of the processor serial number Advanced Menu Choose the Advanced Menu by selecting Advanced in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen Other Advanced Menu options are available by selecting submenus Use the arrow keys to select one of the Advanced Menu options and press Enter to select a submenu Items with grayed out text are not ava...

Page 51: ...cess the following submenus PCI IRQ Line 1 PCI IRQ Line 2 PCI IRQ Line 3 PCI IRQ Line 4 Disabled Auto Select 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Use Auto Select if there are no ISA or EISA devices installed on the system Select an IRQ 3 15 if installing a PCI device requiring an IRQ and if the IRQ is not already in use by ISA or EISA devices CPU Level 1 Cache Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the CPU Leve...

Page 52: ...ls caching of system BIOS area Cache Video BIOS Area Uncached Write Protect Controls caching of system video BIOS area Cache Base 0 512K Uncached Write Through Write Protect Write Back Controls caching of 512K base memory Cache Base 512 640K Uncached Write Through Write Protect Write Back Controls caching of 512K 640K base memory Cache Extended Memory Area Uncached Write Through Write Protect Writ...

Page 53: ...n memory at once Setting at Write Protect causes the BIOS to ignore writes Setting at Write Back permits write caching but delays sending data to main memory until necessary I O Device Configuration Press Enter to access the following submenus Serial Port A Disabled Enabled Auto Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the port Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or operating system to configu...

Page 54: ...e port for normal use IR not used for this configuration Base I O Address 2F8 3E8 2E8 3F8 Selects the base I O address for serial port B Interrupt IRQ3 IRQ4 Selects the IRQ for serial port B Parallel Port Disabled Enabled Auto Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the port Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or operating system to configure the port Base I O Address 378 278 3BC Selects the ...

Page 55: ...rating system to configure the controller Game Port Midi Auto Disabled Enabled Configures the Game Port Enabled allows selection of Base I O Address and Base I O Address IRQ Base I O Address 201 209 211 219 Game port address configuration Base I O Address IRQ 330 IRQ_10 300 IRQ_5 310 IRQ_10 320 IRQ_5 Address configuration for Midi port The Midi port and Game port must be Enabled Disabled at the sa...

Page 56: ...the AGP video device Enable memory gap Disabled Enabled If Enabled turn system RAM off to free address space for use with an option card Either a 128kb conventional memory gap starting at 512kb or a 1MB extended memory gap starting at 15MB will be created in system RAM ECC Error Type SMI SCI None NMI When a ECC error occurs it generates an interrupt Select the type of interrupt to report NMI Non M...

Page 57: ... a time The devices in Pool A that are not in Active state are in Standby state Pool B Power State Nap Standby This field selects the operating state of the RDRAM devices in Pool B All devices in Pool B are in Standby or Nap state ACPI Standby State S1 S3 Choose one of the ACPI states QuickBoot Mode Disabled Enabled When Enabled allows the system to skip certain tests while booting This decreases ...

Page 58: ...will clear the PMI event log after rebooting Event Logging Enabled Disabled Selecting Enabled permits logging of DMI events ECC Event Logging Enabled Disabled Select Enabled to allow logging of ECC events Mark DMI Events As Read Press Enter Select Yes or No to Mark all Events as read Preboot Management Disabled Enabled Select Enabled to enable the Preboot Management function Default Primary Video ...

Page 59: ...selecting Security in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen Other Security Menu options are available by selecting submenus Use the arrow keys to select one of the Security Menu options and press Enter to select a submenu Items with grayed out text are not available Explanations of each Security Menu item are in the following table Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold Supervisor...

Page 60: ...rd can be entered and confirmed Security Mode Press Enter to access the Security Mode Use this mode to select Password default SmartCard or FingerPrint Press Enter to open the selected field Use the SmartCard field to assign access to the SmartCard Reader by the supervisor and or user Press Enter to bring up the SmartCard Reader dialog box for setting up SmartCard security The Assign Supervisor Sm...

Page 61: ... disk from viruses Diskette Access Supervisor User Controls access to the diskette drive Network Boot Setting Press Enter to access Keyboard Mouse Lock Disabled Enabled Select Enabled to lock the keyboard and mouse when remote booting Virus Check Reminder Disabled Daily Weekly Monthly Displays reminder message at bootup Message is daily every Monday or first of every month System Backup Reminder D...

Page 62: ...aster password is forgotten and the hard drive is installed in another system data cannot be accessed on the hard drive Once these passwords are set NEC Computers Inc has no capability to remove them Power Menu Choose the Power Menu by selecting Power in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen Other Power Menu options are available by selecting submenus Use the arrow keys to select one of the Power...

Page 63: ...Suspend Timeout and Hard Disk Timeout fields Standby Timeout Off 2 4 6 8 12 16 minutes Specifies the amount of time the system is in Idle Mode before entering the Standby Mode Auto Suspend Timeout Off 5 10 15 20 30 40 60 minutes Specifies the amount of time the system is in standby before entering the sleep mode Resume On Time Off On Setting to On allows the user to set the Resume Time field to a ...

Page 64: ... Disabled WIN98 KB Hot Key Selecting WIN98 KB allows the user to set Mouse Power On to select left or right button to power on and to Forbid Power Button Power On Mouse Power On Disabled Enabled Selecting Enabled allows user to select left or right button to power system on Also allows user to select Click Configuration double click or single click Resume On Modem Ring Off On Setting to On allows ...

Page 65: ...n arrow to select a device then press the or key to move the device up or down the list Devices with a in front of the device name can be expanded by pressing Enter This shows a list of the devices To enable or disable a device select the device and press Shift 1 To move a device between Removable Devices and Hard Drives select the device and press the n key To remove a device that is not installe...

Page 66: ...word protection restricts access to the drive only if the drive is removed from the PowerMate CT system and installed in another system The system does not prompt you to enter your HDD passwords while the drive remains in the current system The HDD passwords are written to the system BIOS and to the hard drive to ensure that the password protection travels with the drive if it is moved to another ...

Page 67: ...e arrow keys select the Security Menu 3 Use the down arrow key to highlight Assign HDD Password and press Enter The system prompts you to enter a master password 4 Enter a master HDD password and press Enter The system prompts you to reenter the password to verify 5 Reenter the master HDD password and press Enter The system confirms the creation of the master password and prompts you to enter a us...

Page 68: ...assword on a hard drive you can never remove the passwords You can change the passwords If you forget the master password and install the drive in another system you cannot access the data on the hard drive Once you set these passwords NEC Computers Inc has no capability of removing them If you install the hard drive in another PowerMate system with hard disk drive security enabled you must enter ...

Page 69: ...M can be updated using the following procedure Before starting the BIOS update NECC recommends that you first contact NECC for assistance see Chapter 6 for contact information Update the Flash ROM with a BIOS flash diskette The diskette contains the latest version of the BIOS code You can get the diskette from NECC or download the BIOS from the NECC website See Chapter 6 for download and website i...

Page 70: ...ess to basic information about your system Questions Look in this module to get answers to frequently asked questions about your system Solutions Go to this module to find solutions to common system problems Services Check this module for a quick reference to the many NECC support services available to you To install the NEC INFO Center double click the NEC OnLine Docs icon on the Windows desktop ...

Page 71: ...con to remove all files related to the NEC INFO Center and the C NEC INFO directory Alternately you can click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel At the Control Panel double click Add Remove Programs Double click NEC INFO Center and follow the prompts To reinstall the NEC INFO Center use the NEC Application and Driver CD see the following section NEC Application and Driver CD ...

Page 72: ...your system you can use the NEC Application and Driver CD to install the drivers for the options Install the software from the NEC Application and Driver CD as follows 1 Power on your system 2 Insert the auto start Application and Driver CD into the CD ROM drive The Selective Restore screen appears prompting you to select an application or driver from the list 3 Click on an application driver or u...

Page 73: ...r assistance see Chapter 6 for contact information Use the following steps to perform the OS Restore with the bootable Master Restore diskette and the OS Restore CD The NEC OS Restore program deletes all the data on your hard drive If possible back up your data before performing an OS restore 1 If possible back up all your critical data files onto storage media such as diskettes Zip disks or CD RO...

Page 74: ...ter Restore bootable diskette and restore CD from their drives Insert the NEC Application and Driver CD or other CD into the drive If you are using the NEC Application and Driver CD go to NEC Application and Driver CD earlier in this chapter to complete the update 9 If you are not updating your system remove the Master Restore bootable diskette and restore CD from their drives Press any key to reb...

Page 75: ...dio Modem Riser Select JP11 G USB Port Selection JP28 C Rear USB Device Wake Up JP3 H USB Port Selection JP27 D PS 2 Keyboard Power On JP16 I Front USB Device Wake Up JP21 E Save to RAM JP18 Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for your configuration Only change the appropriate jumper setting for your application Otherwise keep the jumpers at their factory settings ...

Page 76: ...wn on the following table Setting system board jumpers Note Before setting jumpers we recommend that you first contact NECC for assistance see Chapter 6 for contact information The system power must be off before changing a jumper setting 4 Check your settings to be sure that they are correct for your application 5 Replace the system cover see Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Connect system power ...

Page 77: ...o CODEC Disables onboard audio CODEC Use this setting if an AMR sound card is installed Rear USB Device Wakeup JP3 2 3 1 2 Factory setting Enables system wakeup via input from the rear USB port Disables system wakeup via input from the rear USB port PS 2 Keyboard at Power On JP16 2 3 1 2 Factory setting Disables the keyboard at power on Enables the keyboard at power on Save to RAM JP18 Jumpered Op...

Page 78: ... Wait 10 seconds Replace the jumper on pins 1 and 2 Restores Safe BIOS settings as the default BIOS settings and loads the BIOS Setup at power on USB Port Selection JP27 JP28 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 Factory setting Enables the front USB port and rear USB port Disables the front USB port and enables the rear USB port Front USB Device Wakeup JP21 2 3 1 2 Factory setting Disables system wakeup from the USB d...

Page 79: ...status of the processor serial number You have the option of hiding the system tray icon You can enable or disable the processor serial number at any time However enabling the serial number requires restarting the system The following information describes system requirements installation procedures processor serial number features FAQs technical support System Requirements The Intel Processor Ser...

Page 80: ...l com pentiumiii Frequently Asked Questions What are the benefits of the processor serial number You can use the processor serial number in applications that benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification Why would I want to turn off my processor serial number Intel believes the processor serial number can provide compelling benefits to users They are developing features in conjunct...

Page 81: ... can take advantage of the processor serial number and other new capabilities of the Pentium III processor at http www intel com pentiumiii utility htm How can I tell if my processor serial number is turned on The vast majority of Pentium III processor based systems ship with the processor serial number enabled The control utility allows you to check the status by Viewing the icon itself The disab...

Page 82: ...4 Installing Options General Rules Safety Precautions System Unit Covers Expansion Boards System Board Options Data Storage Devices Minitower and Desktop Setup Options ...

Page 83: ...ncluded in this chapter In addition the chapter includes procedures for setting up the system in a desktop orientation or back to the minitower orientation General Rules Follow these general rules when installing system options Turn off system power and unplug the power cable Turn off and disconnect all peripherals from the front or rear of the system When handling boards or chips touch the system...

Page 84: ... their anti static packaging until ready to be installed Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components boards chips memory modules by touching a grounded metal object such as the system s unpainted metal chassis If possible use antistatic devices such as wrist straps and floor mats Always hold a chip or board by its edges Avoid touching the components on the chip or board Take...

Page 85: ...em power and unplug the system power cable Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged 1 Turn off the system and any peripherals and unplug the system power cord 2 Disconnect any external options such as a keyboard and monitor from the front or rear of the system unit Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before r...

Page 86: ...Locating the cover screws A Cover C Locking Tab B Cover Screws 6 Grasp the handle on the cover and slide the cover towards the rear of the chassis about an inch 7 Lift the cover off the system and set aside Removing the cover ...

Page 87: ...nes and out of the direct path of the cover 1 Position the cover over the side of the chassis so that the back edge of the cover is about an inch beyond the back edge of the chassis see the following figure 2 Align the tabs and slots on the cover with those along the edges of the chassis 3 Align the locking tab slot at the bottom rear of the cover with the locking tab Replacing the cover A Side Sl...

Page 88: ...8 Reconnect all external peripherals 9 Plug in your power cables Removing the Front Panel Remove the front panel if you are installing an internal 3 1 2 inch hard drive or installing a device in one of the accessible device bays Remove the front panel as follows 1 Remove the cover see Removing the Cover earlier in this chapter 2 Position the system on its side on your work table with the front pan...

Page 89: ...evices Replacing Internal Drives Replacing the Front Panel Replace the front panel as follows 1 Align the three tabs on the inside edge of the front panel with their corresponding slots on the lower edge of the chassis see the following figure 2 Insert the tabs into their slots and press the front panel up against the chassis until the front panel locks in place 3 Replace the cover see Replacing t...

Page 90: ... can install a board without changing the hardware settings There are no system resource conflicts to resolve Plug and Play automatically configures the board for the system The PCI connectors support bus mastering and accept PCI expansion boards that run at half the system board s bus speed The PCI bus handles 32 bits of data at a time boosting system performance The following sections show PCI s...

Page 91: ...g the Retainer Bar Expansion boards and slot covers are held in place by a retainer bar Remove the retainer bar as follows 1 Remove the cover see Removing the Cover earlier in this chapter 2 Press down on the two tabs on the retainer bar to release the tabs from their slots Carefully remove the bar from the chassis see the following figure 3 If you are removing an expansion board see Removing an E...

Page 92: ...er see Removing the Cover earlier in this chapter 2 Label and unplug any cables connected to the board 3 Remove the retainer bar see Removing the Retainer Bar 4 Pull the board out of the connector and expansion slot see the following figure Set the board on an antistatic surface If you are removing an AGP board press out on the board s locking lever while pulling the board out of its connector ...

Page 93: ...If you are adding an expansion board see Installing an Expansion Board If you need to install a slot cover see Installing a Slot Cover Installing a Slot Cover To install a slot cover follow these steps 1 Slide the slot cover back into the expansion board slot Make sure its narrowed end goes into the metal strap Its top edge should fit around the raised hole in the edge of the chassis ...

Page 94: ...t Cover Remove a slot cover using these steps 1 Slide the slot cover up to free it from the chassis see the previous figure 2 Save the slot cover for future use 3 Install an expansion board see Installing an Expansion Board 4 Secure the expansion board in place with the retainer bar see Replacing the Retainer Bar 5 Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board 6 Replace the cover see Re...

Page 95: ...ve an old expansion board from the connector designated for the new board see Removing an Expansion Board If a slot cover is in the slot remove it see Removing a Slot Cover Save the slot cover for future use 5 Hold the new expansion board by its edges or its bracket and insert it into the expansion slot If installing an AGP video board lock the board in place with the locking lever see the followi...

Page 96: ...llowing steps 1 Hold the retainer bar at an angle and insert the ends into the slots in the chassis see the following figure 2 Push the bar into the slots and under the edge of the chassis 3 Press down on the lock tabs and firmly push the bar in until the tabs slide into their slots Be sure that the raised portion on each tab locks into its slot 4 Replace the cover see Replacing the Cover earlier ...

Page 97: ...ure shows the locations of the sockets and connectors on the system board Locating the RIMM and processor sockets A Processor Socket C RIMM 2 Socket B RIMM 1 Socket D Wake on LAN WOL Connector Memory Upgrade Memory upgrades are installed into two RIMM sockets on the system board The sockets support up to 512 MB of high speed RDRAM memory The system supports RDRAM RIMM modules in 64 128 and 256 MB ...

Page 98: ...vious figure Locating the RIMM and processor sockets To determine the memory you need to purchase for a memory upgrade see Checking System Memory Sample RIMM Upgrade Paths Total Memory RIMM 1 RIMM 2 64 MB 64 MB Continuity Module 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB Continuity Module 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB Continuity Module 512 MB 256 MB 256 MB The information in this table shows sample RIM...

Page 99: ...over earlier in this chapter 2 Locate the RIMM sockets on the system board see the figure Locating the RIMM and processor sockets earlier in this chapter 3 Eject a RIMM module or continuity module by pressing the plastic clips at the outer edges of the socket away from the module see the following figures For module identification note that the RIMM module is taller than the continuity module and ...

Page 100: ...module in the empty socket and replace the system cover see Replacing the Cover earlier in this chapter Ensure that you have both RIMM sockets filled either with two RIMM modules or one RIMM module and one continuity module Removing a continuity module A Plastic Clip 2 B Continuity Module ...

Page 101: ...you need to remove a currently installed RIMM or continuity module see Removing a DIMM or Continuity Module earlier in this chapter Before you install a module reduce static discharge by touching the chassis 3 Grasp the new module in the middle and align the notches on the new module with the keys in an empty RIMM socket see the following figures 4 Press the module firmly into the socket 5 Make su...

Page 102: ...module 6 Replace the cover see Replacing the Cover earlier in this chapter Note If you find a discrepancy in the amount of memory displayed at the Power On Self Test or in Windows with the amount of memory that you installed check that you installed the module s correctly Installing a RIMM module A RIMM Module C Plastic Clip 2 B Notches ...

Page 103: ...nstallation of the processor fan and heat sink can damage the processor system board or both Carefully follow the installation instructions provided with the upgrade processor and the procedures in the following sections Ensure that you have the correct heat sink for the processor being installed Do not use the heat sink from the removed processor Removing the Processor Remove the processor from i...

Page 104: ...eat sink and retention clip from the processor as follows see the following figure Simultaneously press down on the flange on the end of the retention clip while carefully pulling out the end to unhook it from the tab on the processor socket Unhook the retention clip from the tab on the opposite side of the processor socket Remove the fan heat sink and retention clip from the processor 5 Remove th...

Page 105: ... the Upgrade Processor in the next section Installing an Upgrade Processor Install the upgrade processor as follows 1 Remove the processor currently in your system see Removing the Processor in the previous section Before picking up the processor reduce static discharge by touching the metal chassis 2 Align the triangle on the corner of the processor with the letters CPU1 on the system board ...

Page 106: ...tion can be obtained from NECC see Chapter 6 Getting Services and Support for information on contacting NECC 5 Install a replacement heat sink and fan as follows and in accordance with the procedures contained in the heat sink kit If the kit includes a thermal pad center it on top of the processor Align the heat sink and fan assembly with the processor and set it down on the processor see the prev...

Page 107: ...bays see the following figure two 3 1 2 inch accessible device bays one containing the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive two 5 1 4 inch accessible device bays 1 6 inch high half height one containing the standard CD ROM drive three 3 1 2 inch internal drive bays one containing the standard hard drive Depending on your system configuration the accessible device bays might contain a CD ROM drive DVD R...

Page 108: ...ation that comes with the device for jumper setting information Cable correctly as the first master device or second slave device on the primary IDE channel depending on your system configuration see the table IDE Connector Configuration later in this section CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive CD RW drive check the jumper settings on the device before installing it See the documentation that comes with th...

Page 109: ...ignal cable for the CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive CD RW drive or Zip drive system power cables in various lengths come from the power supply to accommodate a variety of supported storage configurations Use the following figure and table to configure IDE drives on the primary and secondary IDE connectors on the system board Locating system board cable connectors A CD Audio In C Primary IDE Connector I...

Page 110: ...D ROM DVD ROM drive Master hard drive Slave none Master CD ROM Slave DVD ROM drive 3 devices hard drive hard drive CD ROM Master hard drive Slave hard drive Master CD ROM Slave none 3 devices hard drive hard drive DVD ROM drive Master hard drive Slave hard drive Master DVD ROM drive Slave none 3 devices hard drive hard drive Zip drive Master hard drive Slave hard drive Master Zip drive Slave none ...

Page 111: ...connector on the IDE drive Use care to prevent bending connector pins 3 Locate an available power connector coming from the power supply 4 Connect the appropriate power cable to the power connector on the IDE drive 5 If you are installing a CD ROM drive or a DVD ROM drive and your system has speakers connect the drive s audio cable to the CD In connector on the system board or optional sound board...

Page 112: ... WOL header 3 Connect the other end of the WOL cable to the LAN board see the documentation that comes with the board for the location of the header 4 Replace any expansion boards that were removed see Installing an Expansion Board earlier in this chapter 5 Replace the cover see Replacing the Cover earlier in this chapter 6 Enable Wake On LAN through the BIOS see Chapter 3 for information Replacin...

Page 113: ...eplacing a Bay Cover If your system has an empty 5 1 4 inch device bay it is covered with a special bay cover This cover physically protects the inside of the chassis and its metal shielding offers EMF protection See the following sections for information on removing or replacing a bay cover Removing a Bay Cover Remove a bay cover by following these steps 1 Remove the system cover and front panel ...

Page 114: ... 5 1 4 inch device if its rails are the wrong type see Removing or Installing Device Rails If the device already has the right type of rails set aside the rails you just removed for future use Note Always keep unused rails the bay cover cannot be replaced if there are no rails within the bay ...

Page 115: ...the arrows on either side point up for the chassis orientation you are using 3 Line up the cover tabs with the slots on the rails These slots are about 1 4 inch in from the ends of the rails see the following figure 4 Place each cover tab in its slot Replacing a Bay Cover A Slot on Rail C Bay Cover B Tab on Bay Cover Note Rails are shown partially out of the system in this figure to show in detail...

Page 116: ...ithin the bay The underside of the rail should be to the wall of the bay The tab should be angled away from the center of the bay see the following figure Storing an unused rail A Front of Chassis C Tab at End of Rail B Device Rail 2 Press the rail against the wall of the bay with your thumb and press the tab toward the center of the bay with your forefinger 3 Slide the rail along the guides until...

Page 117: ...ree screws that secure it to the side of the device Secure each rail to the new device with the screws two or three to a side from the old device Locating the screws for 5 1 4 Inch device rails A Screw or Locking Pin B Device Rail Removing a 5 1 4 Inch Accessible Device 1 Remove the system unit cover and front panel see Removing the Cover and Removing the Front Panel Before removing the cover turn...

Page 118: ...ty see step 6 only If you are installing a new device skip to step 7 6 If the bay is to remain empty Store the rails in the empty bay see Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails Place the bay cover over the bay see Replacing a Bay Cover Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel and the cover see Replacing the Cover 7 If you are installing a new device in the bay If necessary place the rail...

Page 119: ...bay cover see Removing a Bay Cover If the bay contains a device to be removed remove the device see Removing a 5 1 4 Inch Accessible Device 3 If the new device does not already have rails on either side use the rails from the empty bay or from the old device See Removing or Installing Device Rails 4 Position the new device so it is right side up for the chassis orientation you plan to use see the ...

Page 120: ...s The following sections describe how to install 3 1 2 inch accessible devices in the system The installation procedures include removing a 3 1 2 inch accessible device installing a 3 1 2 inch accessible device The 3 1 2 inch accessible devices in the system are housed in a two device bracket This bracket installs in the lowest bay of the accessible device cage much like a 5 1 4 inch accessible de...

Page 121: ...nel see Removing the Cover and Removing the Front Panel Before removing the cover turn off system power and unplug the system power cable Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged 2 Tag and unplug the power and signal cables connected to all devices in the two device bracket 3 Press the tabs on either side of the bracket inward to unlatch it from the chassis 4 Pull the bracket out th...

Page 122: ...he cover aside see the following figure 6 Remove the four screws two to a side that secure the device to the bracket see the following figure 3 1 2 inch accessible device bracket A Side Tabs on Bracket Cover C Best Approach for B Drive Screws two of four Unlatching Side Tabs 7 Slide the device out the front of the bracket Removing the diskette drive from the drive bracket ...

Page 123: ...e Device Install a new device in the bracket and then install the bracket in the system Before removing the cover turn off system power and unplug the system power cable Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged 1 Go to Removing a 3 1 2 inch Accessible Device earlier in this section and follow steps 1 through 8 to remove the two device bracket and if applicable the old device from th...

Page 124: ...ssible bay in the chassis for the chassis orientation you plan to use The tab on the end of each rail should click into place when the bracket is in place Installing the 3 1 2 inch accessible device bracket 7 Reconnect the power and signal cables for all devices in the two device bracket see Diskette Drive Cabling 8 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 9 Replace the system unit co...

Page 125: ...stallation procedures include removing a 3 1 2 inch internal drive installing a 3 1 2 inch internal drive Removing a 3 1 2 Inch Internal Drive 1 Remove the system unit cover and front panel see Removing the Cover and Removing the Front Panel Before removing the cover turn off system power and unplug the system power cable Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged 2 Locate the interna...

Page 126: ...at hold the drive bracket to the front of the chassis see the following figure Locating internal drive bracket screws A Screws 5 Slide the bracket out of the chassis The bracket slides along the guides on the side of the accessible device cage see the following figure Sliding the internal drive bracket out of the chassis A Guides B Tabs ...

Page 127: ...t 8 If you are installing a new 3 1 2 inch internal drive see Installing a 3 1 2 Inch Internal Drive If you are not installing a new drive continue with step 9 9 Slide the bracket into the chassis It should slide along the guides on the side of the accessible device cage 10 Support the bracket within the chassis while you replace the screws at the front of the chassis 11 Reconnect the power and si...

Page 128: ...stem 2 With the drive connectors last slide the new drive into the bracket 3 Secure the new device in the bracket with four screws Depending on the position of the drive the screws might be located on opposite sides of the bracket or all on one side of the bracket see the previous figure 4 With the drive connectors last slide the bracket into the chassis The bracket should slide along the guides o...

Page 129: ...ternal drive bracket A Screws 6 Reconnect the power and signal cables for all devices in the drive bracket see IDE Drive Cabling 7 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 8 Replace the system unit cover see Replacing the Cover ...

Page 130: ...em comes factory shipped as a minitower Convert the system for use as a desktop system using the following steps Before converting the system turn off system power and unplug the system power cable Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged 1 Turn off and unplug the system 2 Disconnect any external options such as a keyboard and monitor from the front or rear of the system unit 3 Remo...

Page 131: ...5 1 4 Inch Accessible Device Installing a 3 1 2 Inch Accessible Device Accessible device placement for a desktop A 5 1 4 Inch Bays on Top B 3 1 2 Inch Bracket in Lowest Bay 7 Remove the logo plate by unclipping its tabs from inside the front panel Position the logo plate so it is readable when the chassis is in the horizontal position Press the tabs into the front panel until they click in place 8...

Page 132: ...anel see Removing the Front Panel 5 Remove all devices covers and stored rails from the accessible device cage See the following sections for the procedures Removing a Bay Cover Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails Removing a 5 1 4 Inch Accessible Device Removing a 3 1 2 Inch Accessible Device 6 Replace all devices covers and rails in the accessible device cage so they sit sideways in the drive cag...

Page 133: ... is in the vertical position Press the tabs into the front panel until they click in place 8 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 9 Replace the system cover see Replacing the Cover 10 Set the system in a vertical position 11 Reconnect any external options such as a keyboard and monitor to the front or rear of the system unit 12 Reconnect the power cable to the system and to a prop...

Page 134: ...5 Solving System Problems How to Get Help Solutions to Common Problems How to Clean the Mouse How to Replace the CMOS Battery ...

Page 135: ...s and solutions When trying to solve problems you should note what the system was doing when the problem occurred and what you attempted to do to correct the problem This information is useful if you request assistance System Problems Check the following list to match your problem and see the possible cause and solution No power and power lamp not lit Check that system power is on Check that the A...

Page 136: ...attery checked and replaced by an NECC authorized service center System does not boot from hard drive The system usually tries to start from the diskette drive before it starts from the hard drive Remove the diskette from the diskette drive Run the Setup Utility see Chapter 3 and set the initial Boot parameter to a hard disk device instead of floppy disk device System performance appears sluggish ...

Page 137: ...e the possible cause and solution Diskette won t load Check that a diskette is not in the drive Check that the diskette is being loaded correctly Check that the system power lamp is on and that the power on screen appears Check that the diskette is formatted If not format it See your operating system documentation Check that the diskette size is 1 44 MB If the diskette drive busy lamp does not lig...

Page 138: ...or contrast controls Distorted image appears on your monitor screen Adjust the monitor s video controls If this does not help turn the monitor off for several seconds then back on There is constant movement on the screen A magnetic field is affecting your monitor Move any devices fan motor another monitor that generate magnetic fields away from your monitor The screen display is fuzzy or flickerin...

Page 139: ...rd cable and mouse cable are firmly connected to the rear of the system If this does not help turn off the system wait five or more seconds and turn on the system CD ROM Drive Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution The system does not see the drive The drive designation is wrong and should be changed The drive designation depends upon the storage device config...

Page 140: ...e Insert the end of a paper clip into the eject hole Press inward on the clip to open the door The drive plays music CDs but the sound is not heard If installed check that the speaker power is on see Speaker Problems If the speaker set has a volume control adjust the volume control Check the volume control in the system tray along the taskbar Check that the cable connecting the CD ROM drive to the...

Page 141: ...Windows Multimedia online help How to Clean the Mouse Under normal conditions the mouse self cleaning mechanism prevents a buildup of dust or lint around the mouse ball and tracking mechanism Periodically however you might need to clean the mouse ball Use these steps to clean your mouse Note The following procedure describes cleaning of a typical mouse and should be used as a guideline The procedu...

Page 142: ... water or tap water and a mild detergent to clean the mouse ball Use a clean lint free cloth to dry the ball Blow into the mouse socket to remove remaining dust or lint Use a Q tip to remove accumulations of dirt 6 Gently put the ball back into the mouse 7 Fit the ball cover back into the mouse and turn the cover clockwise until it locks in place 8 Connect the mouse to the mouse port 9 Plug in the...

Page 143: ...taneous combustion on contact Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Removing the battery from the system board causes the system to lose system configuration information Prior to removing the battery run the BIOS Setup Utility see Chapter 3 and print out or write down your system configuration settings Then you can restore the system to its previous settings If you ne...

Page 144: ...ing System Problems 5 11 Locating the battery on the system board A Battery 5 Press down on the battery clip to release the battery from its socket on the system board Removing the battery A Battery B Clip ...

Page 145: ...up press the battery into the socket 8 Replace any expansion boards that might have been removed see Installing an Expansion Board in Chapter 4 9 Replace the system cover see Replacing the Cover 10 Connect external peripherals and power cables and power up the system 11 Run the Setup Utility to reconfigure your system parameters see BIOS Setup Utility in Chapter 3 ...

Page 146: ...6 Getting Services and Support NECC Website NECC FTP Site Email Fax Technical Support Service NECC Technical Support Services ...

Page 147: ...rd or via an optional modem you can access the NECC website You can do this through a commercial online service or through your Internet account The NECC website contains general information about NECC and its products The website also contains press releases reviews and service and support information Look in the Service and Support area for the following technical documentation including Frequen...

Page 148: ...er offers technical support by Internet email if you have access The Internet email address is tech support nec computers com You can also fax technical questions to the NECC Technical Support Center if you have access to a fax machine or an optional fax modem The fax number is 801 578 5101 When using the email or fax support service please include the following words in the subject field for prom...

Page 149: ...C Technical Support Center toll free at 1 800 632 4525 U S and Canada only for the following support System hardware toll free phone support is limited to the length of the standard warranty Preinstalled software toll free phone support for 90 days from the time of your first call to the NECC Technical Support Center Please have available your system s name model number serial number and as much i...

Page 150: ...ment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Monitor Vary Your Workday Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Checking Your Comfort How Do You Measure Up ...

Page 151: ... may be associated with certain forms of repetitive activities include carpal tunnel syndrome tendinitis tenosynovitis de Quervain s tenosynovitis and trigger finger as well as other nerve tendon and muscle disorders Although some studies have shown an association between increasing hours of keyboard use and the development of some musculoskeletal disorders it is still unclear whether working at a...

Page 152: ...ou use frequently within easy reach Adjust your workstation setup to the proper height as described in this appendix by lowering the table or stand that holds your computer equipment or raising the seat height of your chair To create more desk space you can put your computer base on the floor Adjust your chair Adjust your keyboard and mouse Adjust your monitor ...

Page 153: ...position The backrest of your chair should support the inward curve of your back Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body Tilt the backrest slightly backwards The angle formed by your thighs and back should be 90 or more Your seat depth should allow your lower back to comfortably contact the backrest Make sure that the backs of your lower legs do not press against the front of the cha...

Page 154: ...t Be sure that you have adequate clearance between the top of your thighs and the underside of your workstation Use armrests or forearm supports to support your forearms If adjustable the armrests or forearm supports should initially be lowered while all the other adjustments discussed in this appendix are made Once all these adjustments are completed raise the armrests or adjust the forearm suppo...

Page 155: ...ur wrists straight and use your entire arm when moving a mouse Do not grasp the mouse tightly Grasp the mouse lightly and loosely Adjust the keyboard height so that your elbows are near your body and your forearms are parallel to the floor with your forearms resting on either armrests or forearm supports in the manner described previously If you do not have armrests or forearm supports your upper ...

Page 156: ...your wrists between typing Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges Type with your wrists straight Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard to reach keys move your whole arm Keep from bending your wrists hands or fingers sideways Press the keys gently do not bang them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed ...

Page 157: ... Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen Position your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no farther away than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is between 14 and 18 inches Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away Blink ofte...

Page 158: ...n anti glare filter Clean your monitor regularly Use a lint free non abrasive cloth and a non alcohol neutral non abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimize dust Adjust the monitor s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability Use a document holder placed close to the screen Position whatever you are looking at most of the time the screen or reference material directly in ...

Page 159: ...equent short breaks that involve walking standing and stretching During these breaks stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time Relax muscles and joints that were active Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to take breaks To enhance blood circulation alter your sitting posture periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm ...

Page 160: ...ands wrists arms shoulders neck back or legs prior musculoskeletal disorders aging fluid retention due to pregnancy poor physical conditioning and dietary habits and other conditions Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include workplace stress poor job satisfaction lack of support by management and or lack of control over one s work Contact a doctor if you experience pain tenderne...

Page 161: ...djust your monitor so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Do you periodically rest your eyes by blinking often or looking away from the screen Is your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no farther away than 28 inches from your eyes Do you use a document holder placed close to the screen Checking You Is your work area set up to promote a natural and relaxing working posit...

Page 162: ...Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations ANSI HFS Standard No 100 1988 The Human Factors Society Inc P O Box 1369 Santa Monica California 90406 This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr David Rempel of the University of California San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr M F Schneider of HUMANTECH Inc Ann Arbor Michigan ...

Page 163: ...B System Specifications Models System Board Storage Devices Graphics Input Output Devices Expansion Power Management System Management Operating System Software Operating Environment Compliance ...

Page 164: ...d on processor Secondary Cache L2 128K Celeron or 256K Pentium III Main Memory RDRAM 64 MB minimum 128 MB 256 MB RIMM modules 512 MB maximum memory Supports up to PC800 RDRAM non ECC or ECC memory RIMM Sockets Two 184 pin card edge RIMM sockets supports any combination of gold plated connector RIMM modules requires continuity module for single RIMM module installation Flash ROM 4 Mbit Bus Architec...

Page 165: ...ned Power States S1 S3 S4 S5 DMA Controller Firmware Hub System BIOS and Video BIOS Random Number Generator Enhanced Security AC97 audio and modem controller Storage Devices Diskette Drive 1 44 MB standard Hard Drive Options 10 GB or higher 5400 or higher RPM Ultra DMA 66 Enhanced IDE drive CD ROM 40X or higher variable speed ATAPI drive Optional DVD ROM 8X ATAPI drive with software DVD decoder Op...

Page 166: ...and ATAPI devices Dual channels support up to 4 PCI IDE devices Keyboard NEC Mouse Logitech 3D mouse I O Connectors One AGP video board connector One AMR board connector Two serial RS 232C 16550 buffered ports One parallel port DB25 SPP ECP EPP Two USB ports one front and one back Microphone in line in line out MIDI port Optional Network 3Com PCI Ethernet 10 100 3C905C TX M Intel PCI Ethernet Pro ...

Page 167: ...watts Voltage 115 230 volts with mechanical switch Features remote power on through Wake on LAN Ring APM ACPI Advanced Power Management APM 1 2 with support for IDE drive power down VESA video power down inactivity timer and auto start ACPI Ready System Management Ease of Use Plug N Play compliant PCI version 2 1 NEC OS Restore CD NEC Application and Driver CD BIOS DMI 2 3 compliant SM System Mana...

Page 168: ...10 to 60 Compliance General Year 2000 Compliant go to www nec computers com for details Domestic FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Subpart B Canadian C UL C22 2 No 950 95 ICVT 003 Issue 2 Revision 1 European CD EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 1993 Class B EN50082 1 1997 CE LVD Directive 73 23 EEC EN60950 Meets all requirements in European Waste Regulation Ordinance for packaging scrap NEC Conforms to NEC Licens...

Page 169: ...1 9 1 13 Anti theft bracket for keyboard mouse 1 17 Application and Driver CD 3 35 Audio connectors 1 9 features 1 9 Audio features 1 15 B Battery CMOS 3 4 locating 5 10 replacing 5 10 socket 5 10 Bay cover installing 4 34 removing 4 32 replacing 4 34 BIOS Advanced Menu 3 13 Boot Menu 3 28 Exit Menu 3 28 Main Menu 3 7 Power Menu 3 25 Security Menu 3 22 Setup Utility 3 4 updates 3 32 BIOS FLASH ROM...

Page 170: ...uter exterior 2 7 keyboard 2 7 monitor 2 7 mouse 5 8 CMOS battery 3 4 Compliance B 6 Configuration 3 2 BIOS Setup Utility 3 4 FLASH utility 3 32 Connectors audio 1 9 external 1 8 fax modem 1 10 keyboard port 1 8 LAN board 1 10 line in 1 9 line out 1 9 microphone in 1 9 MIDI game port 1 9 mouse port 1 8 network 2 2 printer port 1 9 processor B 2 RJ 11 1 10 RJ 45 2 2 serial ports 1 9 USB 1 4 1 9 Con...

Page 171: ... protecting from lightning damage 2 6 Features audio 1 15 front 1 2 hardware 1 14 inside 1 11 security 1 17 software 1 15 FLASH ROM B 2 FLASH diskette 3 32 Front panel removing 4 4 4 7 replacing 4 8 FTP site 6 3 G Game port 1 9 Graphics specifications B 4 H Hard drive 1 13 backing up 2 7 cabling 4 30 configuring 4 28 installing 4 44 4 47 lamp 1 4 password security using 3 29 removing 4 44 specific...

Page 172: ...tor 1 10 LANDesk Client Manager 1 16 Line in 1 9 Line out 1 9 Locking tab 1 17 4 4 4 6 4 7 M Master device 4 28 Memory 1 15 4 16 4 17 B 2 cache B 2 checking 4 17 FLASH ROM B 2 installing 4 20 RIMMs 4 16 speed 4 16 B 2 upgrade path 4 17 upgrading 4 16 Menu Advanced 3 5 3 13 Boot 3 6 3 28 Exit 3 6 3 28 Main 3 5 3 7 Main setup 3 4 Power 3 5 3 25 Security 3 5 3 22 Microphone in 1 9 Microsoft Internet ...

Page 173: ...7 4 4 4 6 4 7 Panel front installing 4 4 removing 4 4 4 7 replacing 4 4 4 8 Parallel port 1 9 Password security hard drive 1 18 PC99 compliance 1 14 PCI Bus Architecture B 2 Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility 3 4 Port USB 1 4 POST message 2 3 Power button 1 3 cables 4 28 cabling 4 30 lamp 1 4 management 1 15 setup 2 3 sleep mode 2 5 socket 1 10 socket for monitor 1 10 specifications B 5 Power management f...

Page 174: ...vice 4 44 4 47 5 1 4 inch accessible device 4 38 battery 5 10 bay cover 4 34 cover 4 6 expansion boards 4 14 front panel 4 8 processor 4 24 rails 4 36 retainer bar 4 15 Restore CD 1 16 Retainer bar installing 4 15 removing 4 10 Retrieving rails 4 35 RIMMs 4 16 4 17 B 2 installing 4 20 removing 4 18 speed 4 16 upgrading 4 16 4 18 RJ 11 connector 1 10 RJ 45 connector 2 2 S Safety precautions 4 3 Sec...

Page 175: ... bays 4 26 device preparation 4 27 installing 4 26 4 39 4 44 Storing rails 4 35 System board 1 11 jumpers 3 38 options 4 16 sockets and connectors 4 16 System care maintaining condition 2 7 protecting from damage 2 6 System fan 1 10 System memory 1 15 4 16 4 17 checking 4 17 System problems 5 2 System unit cleaning 2 7 T Technical support services 6 4 Troubleshooting CD ROM drive 5 6 common proble...

Page 176: ...Index 8 W Wake On LAN cabling 4 31 Website NECC 6 2 Z Zip drive 1 5 cables 4 28 configuring 4 28 specifications B 3 ...

Page 177: ...able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interf...

Page 178: ... of laws of the Member States relating to electro magnetic compatibility This product satisfied the Class B limits of EN55022 Battery Replacement A lithium battery maintains system configuration information In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information NECC recommends that you replace the battery See Chapter 5 for battery replacement information There is a danger...

Page 179: ...ing the environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of the batteries Mini PCI FCC Registration Numbers If your system has a built in mini PCI modem the FCC registration number of your system is H8NTAI 34309 ME E REN 0 4 If your system has a built in mini PCI modem LAN the FCC registration number of your system is 2U6MLA 34036 M5 E REN 0 5A ...

Page 180: ...DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 declare that the product NEC PowerMate CT is in compliance with FCC CFR47 part 15 for Class B digital devices ...

Page 181: ...NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 www nec computers com 456 00134 000 ...

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