Section 2
Setup and Operation
This section provides information on the hardware setup and operation of the PowerMate
Pro2200/2180 systems. Setup includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system.
Operation includes information in loading Windows NT, installing the drivers for system,
and running the Setup utility program. Information on using the NEC bulletin board service
and running the BIOS update utility is provided at the end of the section. Setting system
board switches are described in Appendix B, “System Board Settings.”
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 include the system unit, keyboard, mouse, power cord, microphone, Windows NT
software, software driver diskettes and user documentation.
Repack the system using the original shipping carton and packing material. Part numbers for
replacement shipping cartons and packing material are included in “Illustrated Parts
Breakdown” in Section 5.
SYSTEM SETUP
Unpack the contents of the shipping carton. The only other item needed to set up the
computer is a VGA-compatible monitor. Use the following procedures to setup the
computer.
Keyboard, Mouse, and Power Cables Connection
Set up the system components by making the following connections.
