Section 2
Setup and Operation
This section provides information on hardware setup and operation for the PowerMate P
series systems. Setup includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system. It also
includes information for configuring the system with the setup program, using the NEC
bulletin board service, and running the BIOS update utility. Setting system board jumpers is
described in Appendix B, System Board Jumpers.
UNPACKING AND REPACKING
Find an area away from devices that generate magnetic fields (electric motors, transformers,
etc.). Place the carton on a sturdy surface, and carefully unpack the system. The carton
contents for non-multimedia configurations include the system unit, keyboard, mouse,
power cord, user documentation, and system recovery diskette. The carton contents for
multimedia configurations include the system unit with a six-speed CD-ROM player,
keyboard, mouse, speakers, power cord, user documentation, and system recovery diskette.
Repack the system using the original shipping carton and packing material. Part numbers for
replacement shipping cartons and packing material are included in Section 4, Illustrated
Parts Breakdown.
SETUP
Set up the PowerMate system by making the following connections.
1.
Set the voltage selector switch to 115V (U.S. and Canada) or 230V and plug the
power cord into the power socket (see Figure Section 2-1).
NOTE: The correct AC input voltage must be
properly set. Select the appropriate voltage with
the voltage selector switch located at the rear of
the system.
