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3-2   Configuring the System

This chapter provides information on configuring your system. The
chapter includes information on:

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American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) BIOS Setup utility for configuring
your system

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FLASH utility for BIOS updates

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NEC INFO Center for quick access to information about your system

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NEC Applications and Driver CD for reinstalling the NECC-supplied
applications and installing optional drivers

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NEC OS Restore CD for restoring the operating system

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Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility for controlling the
reading of the processor serial number

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identifying the Pentium III processor

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jumper settings for setting various system configurations.

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 system, and the
utility, tool, or procedure to use for the configuration.

Configuration Tools and Utilities

Configuration

Method, Tool, or Utility

BIOS, updating

FLASH utility

Boot devices, determining

BIOS Setup (Advanced menu, under
Advanced CMOS Setup)

Boot order, changing

BIOS Setup (Advanced menu, under
Advanced CMOS Setup)

Clearing CMOS

Jumper Settings

Configuring jumpers on system board

Jumper Settings

Summary of Contents for POWERMATE ES Series

Page 1: ...A Versatile Highly Serviceable PC U S E R S G U I D E POWERMATE ES SERIES or online 9 5 00 11 35 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...duct 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 information...

Page 3: ...r Features 1 5 External Connectors 1 8 Power Supply Features 1 9 Inside Features 1 10 System Board 1 11 Network Board 1 11 Modem Board 1 11 Storage Device Support 1 11 Chassis 1 12 Speakers 1 12 System Overview 1 13 Hardware 1 13 Software 1 14 Preloaded Software 1 14 NEC OS Restore CD 1 15 NEC Application and Driver CD 1 15 Security 1 15 2 Setting Up the System Chassis Orientation 2 2 Cable Connec...

Page 4: ...tion and Driver CD 3 22 NEC OS Restore CD 3 23 Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility 3 25 System Requirements 3 25 Installation 3 25 Processor Serial Number 3 26 Frequently Asked Questions 3 26 Technical Support 3 27 Identifying the Pentium III Processor 3 28 System Board Jumper Settings 3 29 USB Keyboard Wakeup 3 30 Keyboard at Power On 3 30 BIOS Recovery 3 30 CMOS Clear 3 31 USB Port Sel...

Page 5: ...4 28 IDE Signal Cables 4 29 System Power Cables 4 29 Cabling Storage Devices 4 29 IDE Drive Cabling 4 29 Diskette Drive Cabling 4 30 Network Board Wake On LAN Cabling 4 31 Replacing 5 1 4 Inch Accessible Devices 4 31 Removing or Replacing a Bay Cover 4 32 Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails 4 34 Removing or Installing Device Rails 4 35 Removing a 5 1 4 Inch Accessible Device 4 36 Installing a 5 1 ...

Page 6: ...6 3 NECC Technical Support Services 6 4 A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment 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 Vary Your Workday A 10 Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A 11 Checking Your Comfort How Do You Measure Up A 11 Checking Your Chair A 11 Checking Your Keyboard A 12 ...

Page 7: ...Contents vii System Management B 5 Operating System Software B 6 Operating Environment B 6 Compliance B 6 Index Regulatory Statements ...

Page 8: ...BIOS Setup Utility the FLASH utility the NEC Application and Driver CD the NEC INFO Center 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 pr...

Page 9: ... Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions 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 appe...

Page 10: ...s guide was printed Information in 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 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 system documentat...

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

Page 12: ...describes the security features of the system Front Features PowerMate ES Series computers can be used as minitower or desktop systems The following figures show the features on the front of the system for both setups A brief description follows the figures Front feature locations in minitower position A USB Port F Power Sleep Button B CD ROM or DVD ROM Drive G Power Sleep Lamp C 5 1 4 Inch Bay H ...

Page 13: ...hows the controls and lamps on the front of the system Power Sleep button Press this button to turn on system power To turn off power press the button and hold in place until the system powers down approximately three to four seconds Press and immediately release the power sleep button to suspend system operation when you plan to be away from your computer for a short time This places the system i...

Page 14: ...lamp is lit To do so can damage your hard drive or data Diskette Drive A Use diskette drive A to copy data files to and from a diskette You can also use diskette drive A 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 while the diskette drive busy lamp is lit Universal Serial Bus...

Page 15: ...M technology including superior 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 Zip Drive Some models come with a 250 MB capacity Zip drive Use the Zip drive with 3 1 2 inch Zip disks to back up work archive old files and transport your work The Zip drive supports both 250 MB ...

Page 16: ... Board Connectors C Keyboard Mouse Anti theft Bracket G Monitor Power Socket D Locking Tab H Voltage Selector Switch Rear feature locations in desktop position A Power Supply E System Board Connectors B Keyboard Mouse Anti theft Bracket F Monitor Power Socket C Locking Tab G Voltage Selector Switch D Expansion Slots H AC Power Connector ...

Page 17: ... Out C LAN Connector I Monitor Connector D Parallel Port J Serial Port E MIDI Game Port K USB Connector F Microphone In System board connector locations in the desktop position A Mouse Connector G Serial Port B LAN Connector H Monitor Connector C Parallel Port I Line Out D MIDI Game Port J Line In E Keyboard Connector K Microphone In F USB Port ...

Page 18: ...r The system comes with a video graphics array VGA connector on the system board This connector supports the accelerated graphics port AGP standard Attach the signal cable from your monitor to the VGA connector Use this port to connect an NEC MultiSync monitor NEC VistaScan monitor or other VGA compatible monitor with a 15 pin connector Printer port Use this port to connect a parallel printer with...

Page 19: ...er or an external amplifier for audio output MIDI Game port The MIDI game port connector lets you attach a musical MIDI device or a gaming device to your system Fax modem ports Some systems come with a V 90 rated 56 kilobytes per second Kbps PCI fax modem board The fax modem board allows the connection of a phone line to the computer for fax and data communications functions LAN connector The comp...

Page 20: ...sia except Taiwan are 230 volts Taiwan uses 115 volt outlets Power supply fan The power supply fan cools the power supply and other system components to keep them from overheating Keep the area near the fan clear for proper ventilation Inside Features See the following figure for the location of features within the system Feature descriptions follow Inside the system A System Board D Power Supply ...

Page 21: ...Ultra DMA 66 support diskette drive connector processor socket front panel connectors for system lamps and USB header for a second serial port COM B power connectors DIMM sockets four PCI connectors for expansion boards additional connectors including Modem In Wake On LAN Wake On Ring and CPU fan Network Board Some models come with a 3Com Combo Ethernet network board or an Intel EtherExpress Pro10...

Page 22: ...ower volume has the following connectors line in for the signal cable from the line out port of the system unit speaker out for the signal cable that connects to the other speaker AC power for the cable to the AC adapter Connect the cable from the system to the controlling speaker and from the controlling speaker to the second speaker Connect the AC power cable to the controlling speaker and plug ...

Page 23: ...emselves to intensive computational graphical and engineering tasks Audio features The system comes with sound integrated on the system board The chipset on the system board gives you a surround sound system for three dimensional sound effects much like a live performance It also provides wavetable synthesis Wavetable synthesis uses actual recordings of real sound effects and musical instruments f...

Page 24: ...m icons on the Windows desktop Software available on your system includes the following applications Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet Explorer provides a top notch browser with preloaded links for easy access to the world wide web Also use Internet Explorer to access one of the many new browser based utilities Norton AntiVirus 2000 Software Protect your system from viruses by running Norton s ...

Page 25: ...e options NEC Application and Driver CD Use the NEC Application and Driver CD to install drivers for NEC system options that are not part of the factory configuration Also use the NEC Application and Driver CD to reinstall NECC supplied software See NEC Applications and Driver CD in Chapter 3 for information about installing software from the CD Security The system has hardware software and mechan...

Page 26: ...olds the bracket from inside the chassis slide your mouse and keyboard cables inside and secure the bracket with a screw Locking tab The system also has a locking tab on the rear of the chassis The tab fits through a slot on the rear edge of the chassis cover when the cover is on When a padlock is used in the tab the system is physically protected from chassis intrusion Chassis intrusion notificat...

Page 27: ...2 Setting Up the System Chassis Orientation Cable Connections Startup Shutdown Power Saving Operation System Care More Information ...

Page 28: ...sktop See Minitower and Desktop Setup Options in Chapter 4 for instructions 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 icon...

Page 29: ... 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 the power on test If you are starting the system for the first time a screen may appear asking you to choose between...

Page 30: ...cessary never power off the system when the system power lamp is amber or when either the hard drive lamp diskette drive or other device lamp is lit Information on the device might be lost or damaged 3 Click Start on the taskbar then point to and click Shut Down Selecting Shut Down gives you several choices in the pop up submenu Select Shut down the computer then click Yes or press Enter for shut ...

Page 31: ...been enabled in BIOS and an inactivity timeout has been enabled See Chapter 3 Configuring the System for information on setting power management functions Take care to lightly press and immediately release the power button to enter the Sleep mode Avoid pressing and holding in the power button or you may turn off system power and lose data When the system goes into Sleep mode it saves data and syst...

Page 32: ...o temperature variations and stress Disconnect your 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 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 N...

Page 33: ...efore cleaning them Clean the outside of the computer with a soft clean cloth You can remove stubborn stains with a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent Never use a strong cleaner or solvent on any part of the system Keep food and liquids away from your computer Periodically clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner brush attachment Do not use any liquid cleaners on the keyboard as they ca...

Page 34: ...luding CDs DVDs diskettes Zip disks and tape cartridges 3 Turn off the system unit and any external options connected to it 4 Unplug the system unit power cable from the wall outlet or surge suppressor then from the unit itself 5 Unplug any external options from the wall outlets or surge suppressor then disconnect them from the system unit 6 Pack the system components in the original shipping mate...

Page 35: ... provided by NECC NEC Application and Driver CD in Chapter 3 Installing the NEC INFO Center online documentation NEC INFO Center in Chapter 3 Uninstalling the NEC INFO Center NEC INFO Center in Chapter 3 Setting a password Security Menu in Chapter 3 Adding options Chapter 4 Converting the system to a desktop position Converting from Minitower to Desktop in Chapter 4 Converting the system to a mini...

Page 36: ...ation Tools and Utilities BIOS Setup Utility Flash Utility NEC INFO Center NEC Application and Driver CD NEC OS Restore CD Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility Identifying the Pentium III Processor System Board Jumper Settings ...

Page 37: ...ng the Pentium III processor jumper settings for setting various system configurations 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 system and the utilit...

Page 38: ...S Restore CD Parallel port enabling configuring BIOS Setup Advanced menu Peripheral Setup Password setting or clearing user supervisor or both BIOS Setup Security menu Jumper Settings Plug and Play enabling BIOS Setup Advanced menu under PCI Plug and Play Setup Power management enabling configuring BIOS Setup Advanced menu under Power Management Setup Serial ports enabling BIOS Setup Advanced menu...

Page 39: ... is stored in a complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS memory chip backed up by a battery on the system board The battery supplies continuous power to CMOS memory and maintains configuration information when system power is off see How to Replace the CMOS Battery in Chapter 5 NECC recommends that you print out or write down your current BIOS Setup parameters and store the information in a sa...

Page 40: ...e monitor Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords and keyboard wake up password Exit Exits the Setup utility with various save or discard options Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the menu screen to make the selections or exit the current menu Help Setup information is displayed on the right side of the menu screen The following table describes the legend k...

Page 41: ...updates as the cursor moves to each new field Pressing F1 on any menu brings up the General Help window that describes the legend keys and their functions Press Esc to exit the current window The following subsections describe the four top level menus and their submenus Main Menu Choose the Main menu by selecting Main in the legend bar on the Main menu screen Other Main menu options are available ...

Page 42: ...nth date and year fields Example 01 31 2000 System Time Set system time in this field Press Tab or Enter to move between hour minute and second fields Example 09 30 50 Floppy Drive A Not Installed 360 KB 5 1 4 1 2 MB 5 1 4 720 KB 3 1 2 1 44 MB 3 1 2 2 88 MB 3 1 2 Floppy Drive B Not Installed 360 KB 5 1 4 1 2 MB 5 1 4 720 KB 3 1 2 1 44 MB 3 1 2 2 88 MB 3 1 2 ...

Page 43: ...enter a parameter for each of the fields in the device submenu Bring up a device submenu by pressing Enter The submenus include IDE Device Configuration and depending on device selection Fast Programmed I O Mode 32 Bit Transfer Mode LBA Mode and Block Mode Each is briefly described in the following IDE Device Configuration Auto User CD ROM Floptical Not Installed 1 46 When set to Auto the BIOS set...

Page 44: ... it allows block mode data transfers Auto Detect Hard Drives Press Enter Auto detects all hard drive parameters 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 an Advanced menu option Press Enter to display the submenu Items with grayed out text are no...

Page 45: ...mark DMI event log as read Quick Boot Enabled Disabled When Enabled the BIOS does not test system memory above 1 MB or wait for ready signals allowing a quick boot Delay for Hard Drive seconds 3 Disabled 1 10 Selects the amount of time for hard drive delay Event Log Validity Status only Press Enter to view 1st Boot Device Floppy Disabled IDE 0 IDE 1 IDE 2 IDE 3 LS 120 Zip ATAPI Zip CDROM SCSI Netw...

Page 46: ...ities S M A R T for Hard Disks Disabled Enabled Select Enabled to use the Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology S M A R T for reporting a possible problem with an IDE device After receiving the warning the BIOS alerts you to the problem Boot up Num Lock Disabled Enabled Select Enabled to lock the numeric keypad on boot up Password Check Setup Always Allows the user to determine at what...

Page 47: ...r certain ISA boards ClkGen Spread Spectrum Disabled 0 25 0 0 5 Select a value to enable the Clock Generator Spectrum and limit the risk of electromagnetic emissions Advanced Menu Power Management Setup Menu Item Settings default is bold ACPI Standby State S1 S3 Select S1 for a low wake up latency sleeping state In the S2 mode the CPU cache and chipset contexts are lost USB Keyboard Wakeup From S3...

Page 48: ...re entering Standby state Suspend Time Out Minutes Disabled 1 2 4 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 Specifies duration of system inactivity while in Standby state before entering Suspend power state Power Button Function Suspend On Off Disabled Suspend sets the power switch for Suspend Sleep mode With power on pressing the switch once places the system in sleep mode Pressing and holding the switch in for 4 seco...

Page 49: ...n RTC Alarm is Enabled RTC Alarm Hour 12 1 00 Sets real time clock alarm hour when Resume on RTC Alarm is Enabled RTC Alarm Minute 30 0 59 Sets real time clock alarm minute when Resume on RTC Alarm is Enabled Advanced Menu PCI Plug and Play Setup Menu Item Settings default is bold Plug and Play Aware O S No Yes Select No to allow the BIOS to initialize any add on boards Select Yes to allow the ope...

Page 50: ...by PCI Plug and Play or by ISA Advanced Menu Peripheral Setup Menu Item Settings default is bold Onboard AC 97 Audio Enabled Disabled The Enabled setting allows use of onboard sound Onboard LAN Enabled Disabled The Enabled setting allows use of onboard local area network Onboard Serial Port A Auto 3F8 COM1 2F8 COM2 3E8 COM3 2E8 COM4 Disabled Defines serial port A base I O address Onboard Serial Po...

Page 51: ... Mode is set to EPP use this setting 1 7 or 1 9 to select the EPP version Parallel Port IRQ 7 5 Allows setting of the interrupt request IRQ for the parallel port Parallel Port Mode DMA Channel 0 1 3 Allows you to choose DMA channel for the onboard parallel port in ECP mode Displays only when parallel port is enabled and in ECP mode OnBoard MIDI Port Disabled 300 330 Allows you to configure or disa...

Page 52: ...ssis Intrusion Enabled Disabled Reset When Enabled removing the chassis cover sets off an alarm If Enabled a message will appear on screen when system restarted Use the Reset to clear the message The cover must be in place before the system can start up When Disabled the system can be started without the cover in place CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed CPU VID Vcore V...

Page 53: ...lanations of each Security menu item are in the following table Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings default is bold Set Supervisor Password Enter Use this field to set or change the supervisor password Press Enter to bring up a dialog box where the password can be entered and confirmed Set User Password Enter Use this field to set or change the user password Press Enter to bring up a dialog box...

Page 54: ... Implements the changes just made and exits BIOS Exit Discarding Changes Reverts to the settings from before the BIOS session Load Optimal Settings Reverts to the factory set optimal settings Load Fail Safe Settings Reverts to the factory set fail safe settings Load Original Values Reverts to the factory shipped settings FLASH Utility The system BIOS resides on a flash read only memory ROM chip in...

Page 55: ...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 NECC support services available to you To install the NEC INFO Center double click the NEC OnLine Docs icon on the Windows desktop Once the NEC INFO Center is installed an NEC INFO Center icon appears on the Windows desktop ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 ROM ...

Page 59: ...he completion of the restore a Restore Complete screen is displayed with a prompt to either do system updates see step 8 or reboot the system see step 9 8 If you are updating your system do the following procedure at the system update prompt Remove the Master Restore bootable diskette and restore CD from their drives Insert the NEC Application and Driver CD or other CD into the drive s If you are ...

Page 60: ...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 Serial Num...

Page 61: ... com pentiumiii Frequently Asked Questions What are the benefits of the processor serial number You can use the processor serial number in applications which 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 62: ...ch 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 dis...

Page 63: ...s the processor on the General tab of the Windows System Properties sheet You can get to System Properties in either of the following ways Right click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop and select Properties from the drop down menu Select Settings from the Windows Start menu click Control Panel double click the System icon The Windows System Properties processor identification does not ef...

Page 64: ...ure provide detailed information on jumper settings and functions Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for the system configuration Only change or check the appropriate jumper settings Otherwise keep the jumpers at their factory settings System board jumper block locations A USB Keyboard Wakeup JP2 D CMOS Clear JP19 B Keyboard at Power On JP1 E USB Port Selection JP13 C BIOS Recovery JP15 F Sa...

Page 65: ...ory setting Disables system wakeup by USB keyboard Enabled 1 and 2 Enables system wakeup by USB keyboard Keyboard at Power On Keyboard at power on jumper block JP1 is a three pin jumper block for enabling or disabling the keyboard power on capability Descriptions for each JP1 jumper setting are provided in the following table Keyboard at Power On Jumper Block JP1 Settings Function Jumper Pins Desc...

Page 66: ...OS settings as the default BIOS settings and loads the BIOS Setup at power on CMOS Clear CMOS Clear jumper block JP19 is a three pin jumper block for restoring the CMOS settings to the factory state Descriptions for each JP19 jumper setting are provided in the following table CMOS Clear Jumper JP19 Settings Function Jumper Pins Description Normal 2 and 3 Factory setting Maintains system board conf...

Page 67: ...and 5 Factory setting Enables front USB port and rear USB port Disable Front USB 2 and 3 5 and 6 Disables front USB port and enables rear USB port Save to RAM Save to RAM STR disable enable jumper block JP3 is a two pin jumper block for disabling or enabling the STR function Descriptions for each JP3 jumper setting are provided in the following table STR Jumper Block JP3 Settings Function Jumper P...

Page 68: ...4 Installing Options General Rules Safety Precautions System Unit Covers Expansion Boards System Board Options Data Storage Devices Minitower and Desktop Setup Options ...

Page 69: ...t panel Procedures for removing the cover and front panel are both included in this chapter 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 metal frame to discharge static Do not disassemble parts other ...

Page 70: ... 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 71: ...only Removing the Cover Before installing optional hardware inside your system you must first remove the cover from the system unit 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 Turn off and unplug the system unit 2 Disconnect any external options such as a keyboard and monitor from the front or rear of t...

Page 72: ...er 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 Detach the cover from the tabs and slots along the edges of the chassis and then lift it off the system Releasing the cover ...

Page 73: ...ines 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 Aligning the cover A Side Sl...

Page 74: ...l it 7 If your system is set up for use as a minitower place the system unit upright so it sits on the rubber feet that were at the left end of the chassis 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 To remove the f...

Page 75: ...tions Replacing 5 1 4 Inch Accessible Devices Replacing 3 1 2 Inch Accessible Devices Replacing Internal Drives Replacing the Front Panel Replace the front panel as follows 1 Line up the two hooked tabs on the inside edge of the front panel with the slots on the lower edge on the front of the chassis The other edge of the front panel is angled away from the chassis ...

Page 76: ...el 2 Insert the hooked tabs and then press the front panel up into position until the posts fit in the holes and the other tabs lock the panel in place Securing the front panel A Slots on Chassis C Front Panel B Tabs on Front Panel D Posts behind front panel 3 Replace the cover see Replacing the Cover earlier in this chapter ...

Page 77: ...tering 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 slot and connector locations and include procedures for installing and removing expansion boards Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors The following figure shows the locations of the expansion slots on the c...

Page 78: ...the ridges on the tabs from their slots in the chassis Removing the expansion board retainer bar A Tab on Retainer Bar B Ridge on Tab 3 Once the tabs are free pull the retainer bar gently out of the chassis Angle the bar from the top so the legs at the lower left and right of the bar can come out of their slots in the chassis 4 See one of the following sections If you are removing an expansion boa...

Page 79: ...bar see Removing the Retainer Bar 4 Hold the expansion board by its edges or its bracket and pull it out of the connector and expansion slot Set the board on an antistatic surface Disconnecting an expansion board A Expansion Board 5 Install a new board or install the slot cover if you are not installing a board If you are adding an expansion board see Installing an Expansion Board If you need to i...

Page 80: ... 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 Installing a Slot Cover A Slot Cover 2 Replace the expansion board retainer bar see Replacing the Retainer Bar later in this section 3 Replace the cover see Replacing the Cover earlier in this section ...

Page 81: ... an Expansion Board To install an expansion board in the system use the following steps 1 Remove the cover see Removing the Cover earlier in this chapter 2 Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the expansion board such as setting jumpers on the board 3 Remove the retainer bar that secures the expansion boards see Removing the Retainer Bar 4 If you need to remove an old expansion b...

Page 82: ...on board A Expansion Board 7 Secure the expansion board in place with the retainer bar see Replacing the Retainer Bar 8 Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board 9 Replace the cover see Replacing the Cover earlier in this chapter ...

Page 83: ...ush the bar so the legs go in the slots and the top of the bar slides under the edge of the chassis It may be helpful to press down on the locking tabs as the bar is positioned Positioning the retainer bar A Retainer Bar Leg C Ridge on Tab B Slot for Retainer Bar Leg D Slot in Chassis 3 Make sure the ridges on the locking tabs snap into the slots on the edge of the chassis 4 Replace the cover see ...

Page 84: ... system board Procedures described in this section include adding memory modules upgrading the processor The following figure shows the locations of the sockets and connectors on the system board System board sockets and connectors A Processor Socket C Memory Sockets 1 and 2 B Cooling Fan Connector ...

Page 85: ...he DIMMs must match or exceed processor bus speed single and double sided DIMMs are supported For sample memory configurations see the table Sample DIMM Upgrade Paths To locate memory module sockets on the system board see the previous figure System board sockets and connectors To determine the memory you need to purchase for a memory upgrade see Checking System Memory Sample DIMM Upgrade Paths To...

Page 86: ...ointing to My Computer clicking the right mouse button clicking Properties and clicking the Performance tab Removing a DIMM If your memory configuration requires the removal of a DIMM module use the following steps Before opening the computer and before handling boards or memory modules reduce static discharge by touching the chassis 1 Remove the cover see Removing the Cover earlier in this chapte...

Page 87: ...emory module 1 Remove the cover see Removing the Cover earlier in this chapter 2 If you need to remove a currently installed DIMM see Removing a DIMM earlier in this chapter Before you install a DIMM reduce static discharge by touching the chassis 3 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the keys in an empty memory socket see the following figure 4 Press the DIMM firmly into the socket 5 Make sure...

Page 88: ...rade The system board has a Socket 370 for mounting a Celeron or Pentium III processor NECC recommends that you contact NECC Technical Support for assistance in upgrading your processor Incorrect installation of the processor cartridge 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...

Page 89: ...heat sink on the system board are hot To avoid a burn let the components cool for about 10 minutes before continuing 3 Tag and unplug the cooling fan cable from its connector CPU Fan on the system board 4 Remove the retention clip from the heat sink and processor as follows see the following figure Simultaneously press down on one end of the retention clip while carefully pulling out the end to un...

Page 90: ...pgrade processor see Installing 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 white triangle on the corner of the processor with the c...

Page 91: ...formation 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...

Page 92: ...the installation of a compatible controller board See your hardware dealer about the storage devices available for your system Locating Device Bays The system has seven bays see the following figure two 5 1 4 inch accessible device bays 1 6 inch high half height two 3 1 2 inch accessible device bays one containing the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive three 3 1 2 inch internal drive bays one contain...

Page 93: ...reparing the Device Before installing a storage device in the system follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the device For example check the following Diskette drive remove any termination on an optional diskette drive See the documentation that comes with the drive IDE drive check the jumper settings on the device before installing it See the documentation that comes with the devi...

Page 94: ...es on the primary and secondary IDE connectors on the system board IDE Connector Configuration Configuration Primary connector Secondary connector 1 device hard drive Master hard drive Slave none Master none Slave none 2 devices hard drive CD ROM Master hard drive Slave none Master CD ROM Slave none 2 devices hard drive DVD ROM drive Master hard drive Slave none Master DVD ROM drive Slave none ...

Page 95: ...r DVD ROM drive Slave none 3 devices hard drive hard drive Zip drive Master hard drive Slave hard drive Master Zip drive Slave none 4 devices hard drive hard drive CD ROM DVD ROM drive Master hard drive Slave hard drive Master CD ROM Slave DVD ROM drive 4 devices hard drive hard drive CD ROM Zip drive Master hard drive Slave hard drive Master CD ROM Slave Zip drive 4 devices hard drive hard drive ...

Page 96: ...correct position Cabling Storage Devices All storage devices require power and signal cable connections Devices shipped with the system are already connected Your computer supports the following types of cabled storage devices IDE drives includes hard drive Zip drive CD ROM drive and DVD ROM drive diskette drive 1 44 MB drive and 120 MB drive IDE Drive Cabling Use the following procedure to cable ...

Page 97: ...ctor on the system board or optional sound board see the instructions that come with the drive Diskette Drive Cabling Cable a diskette drive as follows 1 Connect the diskette drive signal cable connector to the signal connector on the diskette drive 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the signal connector on the system board 3 Locate an available power connector coming from the power supply 4 ...

Page 98: ...he other end of the WOL cable to the LAN board see the documentation that comes with the board for the location of the header 5 Replace any expansion boards that were removed see Installing an Expansion Board earlier in this chapter 6 Replace the cover see Replacing the Cover earlier in this chapter 7 Enable Wake On LAN through the BIOS see Chapter 3 for information Replacing 5 1 4 Inch Accessible...

Page 99: ...ible Device Removing or Replacing 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 also 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 Press the ...

Page 100: ...keep unused rails the bay cover cannot be replaced if there are no rails within the bay Replacing a Bay Cover Place a bay cover back over a bay by following these steps Note Place unused rails back in the empty bay before attempting to replace a bay cover The bay cover cannot be secured over the bay if the rails are absent 1 If necessary put the rails back in the bay The cover cannot be secured if...

Page 101: ...ly inserted before attaching a bay cover Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails The device rails on the 5 1 4 inch devices in your system are designed specially for the chassis If your system has an unused 5 1 4 inch bay there should be rails stored within it Use these rails on new devices if necessary If you remove an old device remove the rails and store them If there is an empty 5 1 4 inch bay sto...

Page 102: ...ay Press the rail against the wall of the bay with your thumb while you press the tab toward the center of the bay with your forefinger When the tab releases slide the rail out along the guide Removing or Installing Device Rails The 5 1 4 inch bays are designed for use with devices that have tabbed rails These rails allow a device to be easily inserted and removed from your system If you remove a ...

Page 103: ...nd 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 Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the device see IDE Drive Cabling 3 Press the tabs on either side of the device inward to unlatch the device from the chassis see the followin...

Page 104: ... 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 Replace the cover see Replacing the Cover 7 If you are installing a new device in the bay If necessary place the rails on the new device see Removing or Installing Device Rails Install the device using the i...

Page 105: ...r 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 followin...

Page 106: ...ble Devices 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 acc...

Page 107: ...ving 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 Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to all devices in the two device bracket see Diskette Drive Cabling 3 Press the tabs on either side of the bracket inward to unlatch it from the chassis 4 Pull the bra...

Page 108: ...e 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 The 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 Sliding a diskette drive out of the drive bracket ...

Page 109: ...ble 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 Follow the instructions in steps 1 to 8 in the previous section Removing a 3 1 2 Inch Accessible Device to remove the two device bracket and if applicable the old device ...

Page 110: ...essible bay in the chassis for the chassis orientation you plan to use The tab on the end of the each rail should click into place when the bracket is in place Inserting 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 uni...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...ews that 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 should slide 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 113: ...ou 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 at this time 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 a...

Page 114: ... 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 may 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 on the side of the...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...op computer using the following steps Before converting the computer 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 unit 2 Disconnect any external options such as a keyboard and monitor from the front or rear of the system unit 3 Place the system unit on its right side The lamps on the control panel s...

Page 117: ... 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 8 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 ...

Page 118: ...e front panel 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 ...

Page 119: ...y click in place 8 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 9 Replace the system unit cover see Replacing the Cover 10 Place the system unit in a vertical position The power button and the lamps on the control panel should run from left to right The drives should be right side up in the drive cage 11 Reconnect any external options such as a keyboard and monitor to the front or rear of...

Page 120: ...5 Solving System Problems How to Get Help Solutions to Common Problems How to Clean the Mouse How to Replace the CMOS Battery ...

Page 121: ...hen you have problems If you tried correcting problems yourself or within your company and were not successful you may want to try one or more of the following NECC 24 hour services for answers to your questions Some services require a connection to the Internet or a fax machine NECC website and FTP site Email to NECC Technical Support Services through a commercial online service or the Internet F...

Page 122: ...estart the system Operating system not found error message displays when the system is started If you left a CD in the CD ROM drive your system might not be able to boot Try removing the CD and rebooting System does not boot and error message displayed on screen Run the BIOS Setup Utility see Chapter 3 Check that the parameters are set correctly particularly if you just installed an option System ...

Page 123: ... Delete the cache files as necessary see the browser and Windows online documentation for further information Check the memory requirements of your software applications If required install additional DIMM memory see Chapter 4 If you added optional memory check that you correctly installed the DIMM memory System shuts off instead of going into sleep mode You pressed and held in the power sleep but...

Page 124: ...m is in the software Non System Disk or Disk Error message displayed If you are trying to boot from the diskette drive insert a diskette with system files into drive A If a bootable diskette does not boot use the BIOS Setup Utility to verify that the initial boot parameter is set to diskette drive A and not a hard drive Monitor Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and so...

Page 125: ...e and video driver are correct Check display properties Click the right mouse button anywhere on the Windows desktop and a menu appears Click on Properties and the Display Properties window appears Keyboard Mouse Problems Check the following problem to see the possible cause and solution Mouse or keyboard does not respond You might have connected the mouse and keyboard after turning on your system...

Page 126: ...n is beside the icon The drive is not reading a disc Check that the disc is inserted in the disc tray with the printed label side up Check that the disc is a data disc not a music disc Clean the non label side of the disc with a soft lint free cloth Gently brush from the center of the disc to the outer edge of the disc Or use a commercial CD disc cleaner Try a different disc to see if the problem ...

Page 127: ...e system If the speaker set has a volume control adjust it If the volume is still too low adjust the volume through the system software See your Windows Multimedia online help No sound If using a headphone check that it is plugged in Sound is only coming from one speaker Balance the speaker output by adjusting the balance in the sound software See your Windows Multimedia online help ...

Page 128: ... mouse ball Use these steps to clean your mouse 1 Wake a system in sleep mode save and close any open applications close Windows and power off your system and any peripherals attached to it 2 Turn the mouse over Locate the mouse ball cover see the following figure Typical mouse ball cover A Mouse Ball Cover 3 Rotate the ball cover counterclockwise and remove the cover 4 Turn the mouse over so that...

Page 129: ...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 ...

Page 130: ...r when replacing the battery Lithium acts as a catalyst when exposed to water and causes spontaneous 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 sys...

Page 131: ...5 12 Solving System Problems 3 Locate the battery on the system board see the following figure Locating the battery on the system board A Battery ...

Page 132: ...tery and discard in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 6 With the positive side of the new battery facing up press the battery into the socket 7 Replace the system cover see Replacing the Cover 8 Connect external peripherals and power cables and power up the system 9 Run the Setup Utility to reconfigure your system parameters see BIOS Setup Utility in Chapter 3 ...

Page 133: ...6 Getting Services and Support NECC Website NECC FTP Site Email Fax Technical Support Service NECC Technical Support Services ...

Page 134: ...e 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 an online store press releases reviews and service and support information Look in the Service and Support area for the following technical documentation including Frequently Asked Questions user s guides reference manuals and warranty inf...

Page 135: ...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 801 981 3133 When using the email or fax support service please include the following words in the subject field for prom...

Page 136: ... the following support System hardware toll free phone support is limited to the length of the standard warranty For hardware support after the standard warranty get system hardware support for a fee Preinstalled software toll free phone support for 90 days from the time of your first call to the NECC Technical Support Center After the initial 90 days get preinstalled software support for a fee Pl...

Page 137: ...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 138: ... 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 139: ...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 140: ...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 141: ...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 142: ...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 143: ...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 144: ... 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 145: ...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 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...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 149: ...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 150: ...B System Specifications Models Processor Memory Storage Graphics Input Output Expansion Power Management System Management Operating System Software Operating Environment Compliance ...

Page 151: ... 500 MHz 533 MHz 600 MHz or higher Processor Slot Socket 370 Primary Cache L1 32 KB integrated on processor Secondary Cache L2 128K Celeron or 256K Pentium III Main Memory RAM 32 MB minimum 256 MB maximum 66 100 133 MHz PC100 unbuffered SDRAM in each socket Total maximum of 512 MB DIMM Sockets Two 168 pin card edge DIMM sockets can be populated in any combination Flash ROM 4Mbit Bus Architecture P...

Page 152: ... drive Optional DVD ROM 8X ATAPI drive with software DVD decoder Optional Removable Storage Iomega ZIP 250 MB ATAPI drive Graphics Graphics Controller AGP video integrated on system board supported with the Intel i810e chipset Graphics Memory Shared memory with 4 MB video frame buffer Default Resolution 800 x 600 x 24 bit 16 7 million colors Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 x 24 bit 16 7 million col...

Page 153: ...mouse I O Connectors One AGP video connector Two serial RS 232C 16550 buffered one standard one available from system board with connector kit One parallel DB25 SPP ECP EPP Two USB one front and one back Microphone in line in line out MIDI RJ 45 LAN connector Optional Network 3Com Ethernet Combo 30900B 10 Intel Pro 100 with 10BASE T 100BASE TX and Wake On LAN support Optional Sound Astec PCI 288 O...

Page 154: ...Power Supply Power 235 watts Voltage 115 220 volts with mechanical switch Features remote power on through Wake on LAN Ring APM AACPI Advanced Power Management 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 0 comp...

Page 155: ... 10 to 60 Compliance General Year 2000 Compliant see 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 License...

Page 156: ...theft bracket for keyboard mouse 1 6 1 16 Application and Driver CD See NEC Application and Driver CD Audio connectors 1 9 features 1 9 B Backing up when shipping the system 2 8 Battery locating 5 12 replacing 5 11 socket 5 12 Bay cover installing 4 33 removing 4 32 replacing 4 33 BIOS FLASH ROM 1 13 BIOS recovery jumper 3 30 BIOS Setup utility 3 4 Advanced menu 3 9 Exit menu 3 19 Main menu 3 6 Se...

Page 157: ...cifications B 5 Checking system memory 4 19 Chipset i810 B 2 Cleaning computer exterior 2 7 keyboard 2 7 monitor 2 7 mouse 5 9 CMOS battery See Battery CMOS clear jumper 3 31 Compliance B 6 Configuration 3 2 BIOS Setup utility 3 4 FLASH utility 3 19 Connectors audio 1 9 external 1 8 fax modem 1 9 keyboard port 1 8 LAN 1 9 line in 1 9 line out 1 9 microphone in 1 9 MIDI game port 1 9 mouse port 1 8...

Page 158: ...justments A 6 A 12 workspace setup A 3 Exit menu BIOS Setup 3 19 Expansion board connectors locating 4 10 Expansion boards 1 11 installing 4 14 removing 4 12 Expansion slots locating 4 10 Exterior cleaning 2 7 External connectors 1 8 F Fan 1 10 Fax modem port 1 9 setup 2 2 Fax modem board 1 9 2 2 protecting from lightning damage 2 6 Features front 1 2 hardware 1 13 internal 1 10 rear 1 5 security ...

Page 159: ... Jumpers BIOS recovery 3 30 CMOS clear 3 31 Keyboard at power on 3 30 locations 3 29 save to RAM 3 32 system board 3 29 USB Keyboard Wake Up 3 30 USB port selection 3 32 K Keyboard adjusting A 6 A 12 anti theft bracket 1 6 1 16 cleaning 2 7 dimensions B 5 port 1 8 problems 5 6 setup 2 2 USB keyboard wake up jumper 3 30 Keyboard at power on jumper 3 30 Keyboard wake up password change 3 18 L L1 cac...

Page 160: ...features 1 15 using 3 23 NECC email fax service 6 3 FTP site 6 3 technical support services 6 4 website 6 2 Network board 1 11 cabling 4 31 connector 1 9 Network setup 2 2 Norton AntiVirus 1 14 O Online documentation installing 3 20 NEC INFO Center 3 21 uninstalling 3 21 Operating environment B 6 Operating system dual boot 1 14 restoring 3 23 Windows 2000 1 14 Windows 98 1 14 Windows NT 1 14 Optio...

Page 161: ...ial Number Control Utility 3 25 Q Quick reference chart 2 9 R Rails guidelines for replacing 4 31 installing 4 35 removing 4 35 removing from bay 4 34 replacing 4 35 storing 4 34 Random Access Memory 4 18 4 19 Removing 3 1 2 inch accessible device 4 39 3 1 2 inch accessible device bracket 4 39 3 1 2 inch internal device 4 44 3 1 2 inch internal device bracket 4 44 5 1 4 inch accessible device 4 36...

Page 162: ...mouse 2 2 network 2 2 power 2 3 shutdown 2 4 voltage selector switch 2 3 Setup utility navigation keys 3 5 using 3 5 Shipping 2 8 preparations 2 8 Slave device 4 27 Sleep button 1 3 lamp 1 4 Socket 370 B 2 Software features 1 14 Sound board 1 13 Speakers 1 12 problems 5 8 specifications B 4 Specifications CD ROM drive B 3 chassis B 5 diskette drive B 3 DVD ROM drive B 3 graphics B 3 hard drive B 3...

Page 163: ... U UDMA 66 cable 4 29 Upgrading BIOS 3 19 DIMMs 4 18 memory 4 17 4 18 processor 4 17 USB port selection jumper 3 32 USB keyboard wakeup jumper 3 30 USB port 1 4 1 8 Utilities 3 2 BIOS Setup 3 4 FLASH 3 19 NEC OS Restore 1 15 Norton AntiVirus 1 14 software 1 14 V VGA connector monitor 1 8 Virus protection 1 14 Voltage selector switch 1 10 setup 2 3 W Wake On LAN 1 9 cabling 4 31 configuring 3 13 We...

Page 164: ...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 165: ...he 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 For battery replacement information call the NECC Technical Support Services The...

Page 166: ...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 167: ...LARATION OF CONFORMITY We the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc 15 Business Park Way Sacramento CA 95828 declare that the product NEC PowerMate ES Series is in compliance with FCC CFR47 part 15 for Class B digital devices ...

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