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NEC POWERMATE VE ETC, Manual

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 2-2   Getting Started

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Press
Pressing the mouse button holds an action until you
release the mouse button.

„

Drag
Dragging the mouse attaches the pointer to an object on
the screen and allows you to highlight text or move an
object. To drag an object, point to the object, press the
left mouse button, and move the mouse to the new
location.

 Typical screen objects that you click or double click are
icons, buttons, and menu options.

 

NOTE

If your mouse pointer disappears, move your

mouse in wide circles to bring it back into the
screen.

 For more information about your mouse, see your online
User’s Guide and your application documentation. Also
included in the online documentation is information on
cleaning your mouse.

ABOUT YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION

 Besides this printed user’s guide, your system comes with
online documentation conveniently available right from the
Windows 95 desktop.

 To access the online system documentation, locate NEC’s
PowerMate Online Documents group on the Windows 95
desktop. Double click NEC’s PowerMate Online
Documents icon. A welcome screen appears with the
information you need to use the online documentation.

Summary of Contents for POWERMATE VE ETC

Page 1: ...roduct 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 NECCSD To allow for design and specification improvements the informa...

Page 2: ...rophone 1 13 2 Getting Started Using a Mouse 2 1 About Your Online Documentation 2 2 Where to Go from Here 2 4 3 Installing Options Option Installation Procedures 3 2 Safety Precautions 3 4 Removing the System Unit Cover 3 5 Replacing the System Unit Cover 3 7 Expansion Boards 3 8 Locating Expansion Slots 3 8 Installing an Expansion Board 3 10 Installing an Expansion Board in the Inside Slot 3 12 ...

Page 3: ... Drive Signal Cable 3 29 IDE Signal Cables 3 30 System Power Cables 3 31 Cabling Storage Devices 3 31 Cabling an IDE Device 3 32 Cabling a Diskette Drive 3 33 Installing Storage Devices 3 34 Removing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket 3 34 3 1 2 Inch Drive Installation 3 36 Removing the Front Panel 3 37 Installing the 5 1 4 Inch Device 3 38 Replacing the Front Panel 3 41 Replacing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive B...

Page 4: ...dow 4 12 Boot Options 4 12 NumLock 4 13 The Advanced Menu 4 14 Integrated Peripherals Menu 4 15 The Security Menu 4 17 The Power Menu 4 20 The Boot Menu 4 22 The Exit Menu 4 22 Save Changes Exit 4 22 Discard Changes Exit 4 23 Get Default Values 4 23 Load Previous Values 4 24 Save Changes 4 24 Restoring System Software 4 24 System Restore Options 4 25 Restore Individual Files 4 26 Selecting Files 4...

Page 5: ... 6 4 WAV Player 6 4 Recording Digital Audio Files 6 5 Playing Digital Audio Files 6 5 Editing Digital Audio Files 6 6 MIDI Player 6 6 7 If You Have a Problem Problem Checklist 7 2 Solutions to Common Problems 7 3 System Problems 7 3 Diskette Drive Problems 7 5 Monitor Problems 6 Keyboard Mouse Problems 7 7 CD ROM Problems 7 7 Speaker Problems 7 8 Microphone Problems 7 8 Replacing the CMOS Battery ...

Page 6: ...e Up A 13 Checking Your Chair A 13 Checking Your Keyboard A 13 Checking Your Mouse A 13 Checking Your Monitor A 13 Checking You A 14 B Reviewing System Interrupts Interrupt Controller B 1 C Limited Warranty How Long Is the Warranty C 1 Who Is Protected C 1 What Is Covered and What Is Not Covered C 1 What We Will Pay For and What We Will Not Pay For C 3 How You Can Get Warranty Service C 3 Limitati...

Page 7: ...in Menu Parameters 4 8 IDE Hard Disk Parameters 4 11 Memory Cache Parameters 4 12 Boot Option Parameters 4 13 Keyboard Features Parameters 4 14 Advanced Menu Parameters 4 15 Integrated Peripherals Parameters 4 16 System Security Options 4 19 Power Management Parameters 4 21 Interrupt Level Assignments B 1 Index ...

Page 8: ...ng information about a variety topics Chapter 3 Installing Options provides installation procedures for internal and external options Chapter 4 Setting System Parameters describes the Setup utility and explains how to use it to configure your system Chapter 5 Setting System Board Jumpers provides information on changing jumper settings when reconfiguring your system Chapter 6 Using Voyetra Sound S...

Page 9: ...ystem Appendix C Limited Warranty includes warranty information about your PowerMate Ve ETC Series Desktop Computer WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury To reduce your risk of injury set up and use your computer in the manner described in Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment TEXT CONVENTIONS This guide uses the following text con...

Page 10: ...nted in uppercase letters RELATED DOCUMENTS In addition to this guide the following printed documentation ships with your PowerMate Ve ETC Series system See the NEC PowerMate Customers Catalog included with your system for other related documentation NEC PowerMate Ve ETC Series Quick Setup Quick Reference Roadmap Quick Setup contains information for quickly getting your system up and running Read ...

Page 11: ...Mate Ve ETC Series System Documentation This online documentation is your comprehensive source of information about your system It contains a System Tour User s Guide Product Information Center Option Installation Center and Support Center Healthy Environment This is an online version of the How Does Your Workplace Measure Up brochure Using Windows 95 Contains information for using Windows 95 Most...

Page 12: ...ix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment After setting up your computer familiarize yourself with your system The following sections provide a brief look at the front and back features of your system For a comprehensive source of information about your computer see the online NEC PowerMate Ve ETC Series System Documentation The online documentation can be accessed through NEC s PowerMate Online ...

Page 13: ...EATURES The following figure shows the features on the front of the system A brief description of the features follows the figure Front features Power Button CD ROM Reader Diskette Drive A System Controls and Lamps Multimedia systems only ...

Page 14: ...ollowing controls and lamps Power button Press this button to turn on system power Press it again to turn off the power Suspend button Lets you initiate a power saving mode of operating your computer Press this button to suspend system operation when you plan to be away from your computer for a short time Press any key or move your mouse to resume system operation to where you stopped it See The P...

Page 15: ... fails Power lamp The power lamp indicates whether system power is on or off It also lets you know if the system is operating in a power saving mode A steady green lamp indicates that the power is on to all system components A blinking green lamp indicates that the system is in Suspend mode with full power reduction Disk lamp Indicates if your hard disk is doing anything A green lamp tells you tha...

Page 16: ...the following features Diskette drive busy lamp Lights when your diskette drive is reading to or writing from a diskette CAUTION 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 Diskette release button Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive Diskette Release Button Diskette Drive Busy...

Page 17: ...e CD ROM reader to play your audio CDs NOTE You can boot your system from the CD ROM with a bootable CD To enable the system to boot from the CD ROM see Boot Menu in Chapter 4 The CD ROM reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video NOTE The CD ROM reader in your s...

Page 18: ...st the volume of an optional set of headphones Open close button Opens or closes the reader s loading tray Press this button when the computer power is on to insert or remove a CD into or out of the reader Emergency eject hole Allows the manual ejection of a CD if the eject function is disabled by software or if a power failure occurs Headphone Jack Volume Control Knob Open Close Button Emergency ...

Page 19: ...the CD tray BACK FEATURES On the back of your computer you ll find external connectors power supply features and expansion board slots The following figures show these features The slot location of the network board in your system might vary from the slot location shown in the figures Rear features Fan Voltage Selector Switch Power Socket Serial Port 2 VGA Monitor Connector Keyboard Port Mouse Por...

Page 20: ...onnectors let you attach peripheral devices such as a monitor keyboard mouse and printer to your system Your system has the following external connectors VGA monitor connector Attach the signal cable from your monitor to this connector Supports an NEC MultiSync monitor or other video graphics array VGA compatible monitor with a 15 pin connector Line In Jack Microphone In Jack Line Out Jack BNC Con...

Page 21: ... stereo tape recorder or an external amplifier for audio output Use this jack to connect the stereo speakers that come with your system XE Network board connectors Network board connectors These connectors allow connection to an Ethernet network and communications with other computers The board has three connectors for coaxial and twisted pair network cabling The BNC connector supports thin coaxia...

Page 22: ...se port Attach your mouse to this port The mouse port supports a PS 2 compatible mouse Power Supply Features Your system has the following power supply features Power supply fan Keep this area clear for proper ventilation The power supply fan cools system components Voltage selector switch Sets the voltage for your system to 115 volts or 240 volts CAUTION Set the switch correctly for the voltage i...

Page 23: ...rs with the AC adapter The speakers connect to the line out jack on the back of the system unit 8 watt speaker The right speaker features a power button power lamp volume knob treble and bass controls and headphone jack Adjust the speaker volume by using the volume control or by using the preinstalled sound system software See Integrated Peripherals in Chapter 4 for more information Use the sound ...

Page 24: ... Sound Software See Chapter 6 for information on using the Multimedia Sound Software MICROPHONE The microphone allows you to record voice and sound into your computer data files See Chapter 6 for information on recording sound using the Multimedia Sound Software Microphone ...

Page 25: ...ere to Go from Here Look at this section for a quick reference to what you can do and where you can get information USING A MOUSE Use the mouse to quickly move around on the screen to select menu items and to choose functions specific to your software Use the mouse to Click Clicking selects an object on your screen To click point to the object and press and release the left mouse button Double cli...

Page 26: ...e your mouse in wide circles to bring it back into the screen For more information about your mouse see your online User s Guide and your application documentation Also included in the online documentation is information on cleaning your mouse ABOUT YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION Besides this printed user s guide your system comes with online documentation conveniently available right from the Windows ...

Page 27: ...esolution 800 by 600 with 256 colors with small fonts Other online documents include Healthy Environment Access the document by clicking Start on the Windows 95 desktop and pointing to Programs and NEC Information Center Using Windows 95 Access the document by clicking Start on the Windows 95 desktop and pointing to Programs Modern Age Books and Windows 95 Most of your application programs provide...

Page 28: ...Make the distribution media see Operating System Backup Utility in Chapter 4 Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Take the System Tour in your online NEC PowerMate Ve ETC Series System Documentation See the online User s Guide in your online NEC PowerMate Ve ETC Series System Documentation Install any applications See the documentation that comes with the application ...

Page 29: ...rosoft Office 97 Standard Edition Online Online help for each application Setting a password Setting a Password in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate Ve ETC Series System Documentation Chapter 4 in this guide Using Windows Online Using Windows 95 Printed Windows 95 User s Guide The NEC PowerMate Customer catalog offers additional Windows 95 and MS DOS 6 2 documentation Loading a CD Loading a CD...

Page 30: ...ging Video Drivers in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate Ve ETC Series System Documentation Protecting my system from viruses Scan95 and WebScan in the online System Tour NEC PowerMate Ve ETC Series System Documentation Using Desktop Management Interface Desktop Management Interface in the online Product Information Center NEC PowerMate Ve ETC Series System Documentation Using support services ...

Page 31: ...deable to 128 MB of 32 bit 60 ns high speed memory using SIMM sticks video DRAM your system comes standard with 1 MB of video DRAM that provides resolutions of up to 1280 by 1024 with 16 colors 1024 by 768 with 256 colors 800 by 600 with 256 colors or 640 by 480 with 64 000 colors With the upgrade to 2 MB of DRAM your system supports resolutions up to 1280 by 1024 with 256 colors or 640 by 480 800...

Page 32: ...ice slots are available Hard disk configurations come with a hard disk drive installed and multimedia systems include an installed CD ROM reader OPTION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Installation instructions for the following options are provided in this chapter expansion boards SIMM memory upgrade video memory upgrade processor upgrade data storage devices external options ...

Page 33: ...the following figure for connector locations System board sockets and connectors All options require the system cover removal Procedures for removing the cover are explained later in this chapter Cache Socket Processor Socket SIMM Socket 1 SIMM Socket 4 SIMM Socket 2 SIMM Socket 3 Video DRAM Socket ...

Page 34: ...ge computer components Protect computer components by following these safety instructions CAUTION Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before removing the system unit cover Avoid carpets in cool dry areas Leave an option such as a board or chip in its anti static packaging until ready to install it Dissipate static electrici...

Page 35: ...m unit cover Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before you connect the cable When disconnecting a cable always pull on the cable connector or strain relief loop not on the cable Removing the System Unit Cover The following procedure describes how to remove the system unit cover WARNING Before removing the system unit cover turn off the power and unplug the system power cab...

Page 36: ...er 3 Remove the two cover screws from the rear of the system unit Removing cover screws 4 From the rear of the system grasp the sides and slide the cover about an inch away from the front NOTE The cover fits tightly Press the front edge of the cover to release it from the front panel Also press against the rear panel to slide the cover one inch away from the front panel Screws ...

Page 37: ...and away from the system unit Replacing the System Unit Cover Replace the cover as follows 1 Align the tabs on the sides of the cover with the inside unit frame as you position the cover over the chassis Replacing the system unit cover Cover Tabs System Unit Frame ...

Page 38: ...N BOARDS Your PowerMate supports ISA Plug and Play expansion boards With Plug and Play expansion boards you can install a board in an expansion slot without changing the hardware settings There are no system resource conflicts to resolve Plug and Play automatically configures the board for the system Industry standard 8 and 16 bit ISA and 32 bit PCI expansion boards are supported in the system uni...

Page 39: ...lot contains the half length network board not shown in the figure The inside slot can be used for a three quarter length board PCI expansion boards run at the system s processor speed The PCI bus handles 32 bits of data at a time being wider as well as faster than the standard ISA bus PCI boards can send and receive data much faster which boosts system performance Locating expansion slots ISA Slo...

Page 40: ...the expansion board such as setting switches or jumpers on the board 3 If installing a board in the inside expansion slot next to the power supply see Installing an Expansion Board in the Inside Slot Otherwise continue to the next step 4 Remove the screw securing an expansion slot cover and remove the cover Save the screw for installing the expansion board Save the slot cover for future use ...

Page 41: ...lacing the cover Removing a slot cover 5 Hold the board by its edges and insert it into the expansion slot see the figure on the following page Align full size expansion boards with the guide rail at the front of the system unit Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector Gently rock the board from side to side to seat it into the connector 6 Insert the screw removed earlier to secure...

Page 42: ...re if installing an expansion board into the inside slot in your system 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Follow any preinstallation instructions that comes with the expansion board such as setting switches or jumpers on the board 3 Remove the two screws that secure the slot cover support and expansion slot cover to the rear of the system Remove the slot cover support and slot cover from inside the...

Page 43: ...ver support screws 4 Hold the board by its edges component side down and the bracket end facing the rear of the unit and insert it into the expansion slot Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector Gently rock the board from side to side to seat it into the connector Slot Cover Slot Cover Support Screws ...

Page 44: ...ng the slot cover support 6 Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board 7 Replace the system unit cover Removing an Expansion Board 1 Remove the system unit cover as previously described 2 Label and remove any cables connected to the board NOTE To remove a board from an inside slot see Removing an Expansion Board from the Inside Slot Screws Expansion Board Bracket Slot Cover Support ...

Page 45: ...ide to side to release it from its connector 5 Replace the slot cover that was removed when the option board was installed 6 Replace the system unit cover Removing an Expansion Board from the Inside Slot Use this procedure if removing an expansion board from the inside slot in your system 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Label and remove any cables from the expansion board ...

Page 46: ...ION Take care not to drop the slot cover support into the system as it could damage the system board Removing the slot cover screw 4 Pull the board out of the connector Gently rock the board from side to side to release it from the connector 5 Replace the slot cover that was removed when the option board was installed 6 Replace the system unit cover Screws Expansion Board Bracket Slot Cover Suppor...

Page 47: ...emory using industry standard tin plated single in line memory modules SIMM NOTE You can install 60 ns EDO parity or non parity SIMMs into the SIMM sockets Supported SIMMs include 1 MB by 32 bit 4 MB stick 2 MB by 32 bit 8 MB stick 4 MB by 32 bit 16 MB stick 8 MB by 32 bit 32 MB stick CAUTION To avoid corrosion between different metals only use tin plated SIMM sticks ...

Page 48: ...rs of the same memory type identify SIMM sockets 1 Locate the four SIMM sockets on the system board see Option Installation Procedures earlier in the chapter If any cables block access to the SIMM sockets label and disconnect them If any boards block access to the sockets remove them 2 Use the following table to determine the SIMM configuration needed to upgrade memory and to identify the sockets ...

Page 49: ...4 MB 4 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB Empty Empty 40 MB 4 MB 4 MB 16 MB 16 MB 40 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 48 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 48 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 64 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB Empty Empty 72 MB 4 MB 4 MB 32 MB 32 MB 72 MB 32 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 80 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 32 MB 80 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 96 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16...

Page 50: ...l chassis 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Locate the SIMM sockets see Option Installation Procedures earlier in the chapter 3 Press the metal clips at the outer edges of the socket away from the SIMM 4 Push the SIMM away from the locking tabs and remove it from the socket Removing a SIMM Use the following procedure to install a SIMM stick Clips ...

Page 51: ... Installation Procedures earlier in the chapter Remove any currently installed SIMMs that are not needed CAUTION Before installing a SIMM reduce static discharge by touching the system s metal chassis 3 Align the notched end of the SIMM with the socket end closest to the front of the system 4 Insert the SIMM at an angle into the socket ...

Page 52: ...eplace the system unit cover VIDEO UPGRADE Upgrade the video memory to 2 MB by adding two 512 KB by 16 bit video DRAM modules as follows 1 Remove the system unit cover as previously described 2 Locate the video DRAM sockets see Option Installation Procedures earlier in this chapter If any expansion boards are obstructing your view of the sockets remove the boards see Removing an Expansion Board No...

Page 53: ...ign the notched ends of the module and socket Using equal pressure gently press the module into the socket Repeat for the second module Aligning the video DRAM module with the socket 4 Replace any boards that were removed 5 Replace the system unit cover Notched End of Module Notched Corner of Socket ...

Page 54: ...heatsink for the processor When upgrading the processor first remove the processor currently installed in the system then install the OverDrive processor Removing the Processor Remove the processor installed on the system board as follows 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Locate the processor socket see Option Installation Procedures earlier in this chapter If any expansion boards are obstructing t...

Page 55: ...ently in the system see previous procedure CAUTION Before picking up the processor reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the system unit 2 Align the notched corner of the processor with the alignment corner in the socket and insert the processor 3 Swing the lever down to lock the processor into the socket CAUTION Remember to either reattach the heatsink used with the old processor...

Page 56: ...torage devices might require the installation of a compatible controller board Locating Device Slots Your system has four storage device slots see the figure on the following page a 3 1 2 inch accessible device slot which contains the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive one internal hard disk drive slot 1 inch high thin height with an IDE hard disk installed two accessible device slots 1 6 inch high h...

Page 57: ...al diskette drive See the documentation that comes with the drive IDE device check the jumper settings on the device before installing it See the documentation that comes with the device for jumper setting information An IDE device such as an IDE hard disk or IDE CD ROM reader must be set correctly as the first master or second slave device on the IDE channel 3 1 2 Inch Slot contains 1 44 MB diske...

Page 58: ...ables used for installation of optional storage devices include diskette drive signal cable IDE signal cables system power cables The diskette drive and IDE cables shipped with the system each support two devices Cable connector locations on the system board are shown in the following figure System board cable connectors Primary ID Signal Connector Secondary IDE Signal Connector Diskette Drive Sig...

Page 59: ...diskette drive signal cable Connect an optional diskette drive to the middle connector on the standard diskette drive signal cable The colored edge of the cable goes to pin 1 on the cable connector Align the red edge of the cable with pin 1 the notched end on the drive connector The following figure shows a three connector diskette drive signal cable Optional diskette drive signal cable Attaches t...

Page 60: ...tion of an IDE device to an IDE connector does not require the replacement of the existing IDE signal cable If installing an optional IDE CD ROM reader connect it to the secondary IDE connector The primary fast IDE port should be reserved for hard disks The following figure shows a typical three connector IDE cable If the IDE cable is not keyed with a connector tab align the colored edge of the ca...

Page 61: ...e connectors are keyed to fit only in the correct position The following figure shows the power cable connectors Power cable connectors Cabling Storage Devices All storage devices require a power and signal cable connection Devices shipped with the system are already connected Procedures are provided for the following optional devices IDE device IDE hard disk drive or CD ROM reader diskette drive ...

Page 62: ...ve connector pins Align the IDE cable connector as shown in the following figure 2 Locate an available power connector coming from the power supply 3 Connect the appropriate power cable to the power connector on the IDE device Connecting IDE device cables 4 If you are installing an IDE CD ROM reader also connect the audio cable see the instructions that come with the reader Red Edge Power Cable ID...

Page 63: ...rive signal cable connector to the signal connector on the diskette drive as shown in the following figure 2 Locate an available power connector 3 Connect the power cable to the power connector on the device Connecting 1 2 MB diskette drive cables 1 2 MB Diskette Drive Connector Diskette Drive Signal Cable Power Cable Red Edge ...

Page 64: ...Inch Drive Bracket The 3 1 2 inch drive bracket containing the diskette drive must be removed before installing a 3 1 2 inch or 5 1 4 inch device Remove the 3 1 2 inch drive bracket containing the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive as follows NOTE Configurations that come with a hard disk already installed have a 3 1 2 inch hard disk drive located in the lower slot of the bracket 1 Remove the system ...

Page 65: ...s 3 35 4 Carefully lift the drive bracket up and place it on top of the power supply Avoid pulling on the installed drive cables Removing the 3 1 2 inch drive bracket Power Supply 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket Tabs Tab Screw ...

Page 66: ...h Drive Bracket 3 Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device such as setting jumpers and switches 4 Insert the hard disk drive so that the connectors extend out of the bracket on the same end as the standard diskette drive connectors 5 Align the holes in the hard disk drive with the holes in the bracket 6 Secure the device to the bracket with the four screws two to a side th...

Page 67: ... not need to be removed if you are installing a 3 1 2 inch hard disk drive If you are installing a 3 1 2 inch hard disk drive see Installing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive 1 Remove the system unit cover as previously described 2 Remove the front panel by releasing the four tabs from the back of the front panel Tabs behind front panel Tabs behind front panel Front Panel Blank Panel Removing the front panel 3...

Page 68: ... back and forth until it releases 6 Install the device see Installing the 5 1 4 Inch Device Installing the 5 1 4 Inch Device Install an accessible device into the device cage as follows 1 Remove the 3 1 2 inch drive bracket from the system unit see Removing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket 2 Remove the front panel see Removing the Front Panel 3 Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with th...

Page 69: ...ont of the system insert the device connector end first into the device slot NOTE To easily access device connectors for cabling do not insert a 5 1 4 inch device all the way into the slot 5 Connect the device cables 6 Align the holes in the device with the holes in the cage 7 Secure the device to the cage with the four screws two to a side that come with the device See the following figure ...

Page 70: ...3 40 Installing Options Securing the device 8 Replace the drive bracket see Replacing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket ...

Page 71: ... device see Installing the 5 1 4 Inch Device 1 Align the four front panel tabs with the holes in the front of the system unit 2 Evenly press the front panel into position until the tabs lock the panel in place Tabs behind front panel Tabs behind front panel Front Panel Blank Panel Aligning the front panel 3 Continue to Step 5 in Replacing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket ...

Page 72: ...ive bracket in the 3 1 2 inch device slot 2 Slide the 3 1 2 inch drive bracket toward the front of the chassis so that the tabs secure the bracket 3 Use the previously removed bracket screw to secure the bracket in place Securing the 3 1 2 Inch drive bracket 4 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 5 Replace the system unit cover Power Supply 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket Tabs Tab Screw ...

Page 73: ... a Parallel Printer Connect a parallel printer to the system as follows NOTE Before connecting a printer to the system be sure the printer is set up correctly Follow the setup instructions that come with the printer 1 Turn off power to the system and printer 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer port on the rear of the system unit see the following figure 3 Secure the cable with the screws pr...

Page 74: ... Before connecting a serial device to the system be sure the serial device is set up correctly Follow the setup instructions that come with the option 1 Turn off power to the system and to the serial device 2 Connect one end of the serial cable to one of the two serial ports on the rear of the computer Printer Port Printer Cable Screws ...

Page 75: ...Installing Options 3 45 3 Secure the cable with the screws provided 4 Connect the other end to the serial device Connecting an RS 232C cable Serial Port 2 Serial Port 1 Serial Cable Screws ...

Page 76: ...o set features that customize your system such as security features System configuration information is stored in nonvolatile memory Nonvolatile memory retains its data when system power is turned off Nonvolatile memory in your system is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS chip A lithium battery supplies continuous power to CMOS memory and maintains configuration information when system...

Page 77: ...un Setup check the installation of optional memory by comparing the amount of memory installed with the amount of memory displayed by Setup change certain system operating parameters such as boot device sequence and keyboard parameters configure system connections for peripherals such as your diskette drive hard disks and devices connected to the printer port and serial ports customize your system...

Page 78: ...n Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1992 96 Phoenix Technologies Ltd Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit System Time 10 19 20 Item Specific Help System Date 03 14 1997 Diskette A 1 44 MB 3 Tab Shift Tab or Diskette B Not Installed Enter selects field IDE Adapter 0 Master C 1280 Mb IDE Adapter 0 Slave None IDE Adapter 1 Master CD ROM IDE Adapter 1 Slave None Video System EGA VGA Memory Cache Memo...

Page 79: ...s a summary of Main Menu Setup parameters You can set some Main Menu parameters directly from this window or you can set them from the Main menu option in the legend bar The Field Help window or Item Specific Help the area on the right side of the screen This help area provides help information for the Setup option currently selected The legend bar the area at the bottom of the screen The legend b...

Page 80: ...and dual IDE controllers The Advanced menu also provides menu items for setting parity and for setting parameters for large disks for example to use large disks with Windows NT Some of the Advanced features are accessible only with a Supervisor password when the Supervisor password is set Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords and the Backup and Virus check reminders Power Use...

Page 81: ...ys Selects a different menu or arrow keys Moves the cursor up and down for item selection Tab or Shift Tab Cycles the cursor up and down for item selection Home or End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of the window Page Up or Page Down Moves the cursor to the next or previous page F5 or Selects the Previous Value for the field F6 or or Space Selects the Next Value for the field F9 Loads the D...

Page 82: ...tem Specific Help window on the right side of each menu displays the help text for the currently selected Setup option It updates as you move the cursor to each new field Pressing F1 or Alt H on any menu brings up the General Help window that describes the legend keys and their alternates The scroll bar on the right of any window indicates that there is more than one page of information in the win...

Page 83: ...5 1 4 720KB 3 1 2 1 44MB 3 1 2 default A 2 88MB 3 1 2 Not Installed default B Selects the type of diskette drive in your system IDE Adapter Auto default Described in the following sections Video System Monochrome EGA VGA default CGA 80x25 Selects the default video device Memory Cache Described in the following sections Memory Shadow Enabled default Described in the following sections Boot Options ...

Page 84: ...is 1 Master If you add a hard disk to the fast IDE port IDE1 connector the combination becomes 1 Master 1 Slave Change the jumper setting on the IDE device to set the device to master or slave see the documentation that comes with the device For multimedia systems the IDE hard disk and CD ROM reader are both Masters The hard disk drive is the Master on the primary connector and the CD ROM reader i...

Page 85: ...he left of it Selecting the option displays IDE hard disk parameters Select an IDE Adapter option and set parameters for each hard disk separately Use the following table to configure the hard disk If your IDE hard disk features auto IDE type detection you need only to select the Autotype Fixed Disk parameter The system then automatically detects the hard disk type and sets the remaining parameter...

Page 86: ... Specifies the number of sectors per track Write Precomp 0 to 65534 None Specifies the number of the cylinder at which to change the write timing Multi Sector Transfers 2 4 8 16 Sectors Disabled Specifies the number of sectors in multi sector transfers LBA Mode Control Enabled Disabled default Sets LBA Mode Control on or off 32 Bit I O Enabled default Disabled Sets 32 bit I O to on or off Transfer...

Page 87: ...ional memory ROM located in specified segments of memory and can improve performance CAUTION Some add in cards particularly with on board firmware do not work properly when shadowed Memory Shadow Memory Shadow is set to enable as the default Various options set to disable can also be enabled Boot Options Your system might require a Supervisor password to set Boot parameters Select Boot Options dir...

Page 88: ...e number of times you can attempt to boot the system If the system fails to boot on the set number of tries the Previous Boot Incomplete message appears and the system boots with default settings The default setting 3 gives you three tries to boot the system before the Previous Boot Incomplete message appears NumLock Select NumLock directly from the Main Menu summary window to display the Keyboard...

Page 89: ...own and before it begins to repeat the keystroke Keyboard Auto Repeat Delay 1 4 sec 1 2 sec default 3 4 sec 1 sec Key Click Enabled Disabled default Turns audible key click on or off THE ADVANCED MENU Accessing the Advanced menu might require a Supervisor password When you select the Advanced menu you also can access the Integrated Peripherals menu The following table explains the Advanced menu pa...

Page 90: ...SA graphics device installed Big Memory Mode Normal default Alternate Selects the method the BIOS uses to report memory sizes over 64 MB to the operating system Select Normal for MS DOS and Windows Select Alternate for OS 2 and Windows NT Large Disk Access Mode DOS default Other Select DOS if you have DOS Select Other if you have another operating system such as Novell Netware or UNIX A large disk...

Page 91: ...quest for the listed COM ports Auto selects the next available combination Factory settings COM A default 3F8 IRQ4 COM B default 2F8 IRQ3 LPT Port Disabled 378 IRQ 7 default User selectable settings Auto Remove Selects a unique address and interrupt request for the LPT port Auto selects the next available combination LPT Mode Output only default Remove Enables parallel port to function normally Ou...

Page 92: ...e mouse On board Sound Stereo with SRS default Stereo Disabled This parameter is only available when the BIOS detects integrated audio on the system board When the audio is detected stereo with surround sound is the default If playing an audio file with SRS built in use the Stereo setting Choose Mono when stereo sound is not desired THE SECURITY MENU Selecting Security from the Main Menu displays ...

Page 93: ...r at either Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password on the menu displays a Set Password dialog box with the following prompts Enter new password Re enter new password To set a password type the password and press Enter Reenter your password and press Enter NOTE If you forget your password see Clearing Your Password in Chapter 5 See the following table for a description of the security feature...

Page 94: ... menus Requires the prior setting of a Supervisor password Password on Boot Disabled default Enabled Enabled requires a password on boot cold boot only no password required for warm boot Requires the prior setting of a Supervisor and or User password If disabled password s are required for entering Setup but are not required for booting If a Supervisor password is set and this option is disabled t...

Page 95: ...t after Sunday and monthly on the first boot of the month THE POWER MENU Selecting Power from the menu bar displays a screen with the power management parameters described in the following table A power management system reduces the amount of energy used after specified periods of inactivity The Power menu supports a Full On state a Standby state with partial power reduction and a Suspend state wi...

Page 96: ...t Mode Customize default Disabled Maximum Medium Minimum Maximum Medium and Minimum set power management options with predefined values Select Customize to select your own level of power management IRQs to Monitor Enabled default Disabled Controls if activity on IRQs 3 4 5 7 9 10 and 11 keeps the system awake or wakes the system from a deep sleep The IRQs are shipped enabled Sleep Timeout 15 min d...

Page 97: ...xit Save Changes Exit Discard Changes Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Changes Save Changes Exit After making your selections on the Setup menus always select Save Changes to Non Volatile RAM NVRAM to make them operative Unlike standard RAM memory NVRAM is sustained by a real time clock chip and stays on after you turn your system off After you save your selections the program dis...

Page 98: ...Values To load all the default Setup values in the Setup menus press F9 setup defaults The program displays this message Default values have been loaded continue If during bootup the BIOS program detects a problem in the integrity of values stored in NVRAM it displays these messages System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP Press F1 to resume F2 to Setup The CMOS values have been corrupted or modified in...

Page 99: ...ections RESTORING SYSTEM SOFTWARE The Product Recovery CD that comes with your system contains everything you need to restore individual files on your system completely recover your system You also need a CD ROM drive standard with multimedia systems to run the Product Recovery CD The Product Recovery CD lets you copy individual program files from the Product Recovery CD if any of your factory ins...

Page 100: ...quires booting the system form the hard disk entering Windows and inserting the CD into the CD ROM reader System Recovery Use this option as a last resort when your preinstalled software becomes unusable and you cannot reboot from the hard disk This option requires booting from the Recovery CD The System Recovery option provides a full system recovery This option lets you restore your system to it...

Page 101: ...m Restore screen click OK to restore individual files A license agreement appears 5 Read the license agreement and click I agree to continue The Restore Individual Files screen appears The screen is divided into two areas 1 Select files to restore This is where you select the specific files you want to restore 2 Check list of files to be restored This area lets you check the files you selected for...

Page 102: ...iles are highlighted select the appropriate button under the list The buttons include Add selected files to list click this button to add the selected files to the list of files to be restored Clear all selections click this button to deselect the files listed 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to select files from other directories Continue until all the files you want restored are selected Checking Sele...

Page 103: ...ocess as follows 1 In the Restore the files from the CD area of the screen locate the two options Restore the files listed this option lets you proceed with the restoration and continue to the next step Go to the next step to complete the restoration Cancel click this option to cancel the restoration This returns you to the NEC System Restore menu 2 To proceed with the restoration click Restore th...

Page 104: ...e your data and you will need to reinstall any software you installed yourself A Full System Recovery should only be used if the preinstalled software is unusable If you are unsure about using this procedure call the NECCSD ETC Technical Support Center The support personnel will help you determine if this is your situation See Chapter 7 for the NECCSD ETC technical support telephone number The Sys...

Page 105: ... to MS DOS 4 Click Continue to proceed with the System Recovery A license agreement appears 5 Read the license agreement and click I agree to continue The Start System Recovery screen appears 6 The Start System Recovery screen states that all the files will be removed and that this process is irreversible At the Are you sure prompt click Yes to continue The system files are restored and the System...

Page 106: ...r system requirement Situations that require changing the jumper settings include the following upgrading your processor resetting your password CAUTION Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for your configuration If your system requires a jumper change change only the setting for that condition Otherwise keep the settings at their factory settings 5 ...

Page 107: ...off before changing a jumper setting 1 Power off and unplug the system and any peripherals 2 Remove the system unit cover see Removing the System Unit Cover in Chapter 3 3 Locate these jumpers on the system board see the following figure Processor Bus Speed jumpers Processor Voltage jumpers You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers see Removing an Expansion Board ...

Page 108: ...sor Bus Speed jumpers for your processor upgrade Change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins as shown in the following figure Use needle nose pliers to move a jumper VRE VR L2 SRAM Cache CLR PASSWD 1 2 3 1 2 3 BF1 JP5 JP4 JP7 JP3 BF0 1 2 3 ...

Page 109: ...placing the System Unit Cover in Chapter 3 Reconnect the power cables and peripheral devices 7 Power on the system Processor Bus Speed 75 MHz Processor 50 MHz Bus Speed 90 MHz Processor 50 MHz Bus Speed 100 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed 120 MHz Processor 60 MHz Bus Speed 133 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed 150 MHz Processor 60 MHz Bus Speed 166 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed 1 2 VRE 1 2 3 VR 1 ...

Page 110: ...he system unit cover see Removing the System Unit Cover in Chapter 3 3 Locate the Password Clear jumper pins on the system board see the figure Locating system configuration jumpers earlier in the chapter You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers see Removing an Expansion Board in Chapter 3 4 Set a jumper on the Password Clear jumper pins Password clear jumper 5 R...

Page 111: ... monitor and remove the cover 9 Remove the jumper block from the Password Clear jumper pins 10 If you removed any expansion boards replace them see Installing an Expansion Board in Chapter 3 11 Replace the system unit cover 12 Reconnect the power cables and peripheral devices 13 Power on the system Run Setup to set a new password see Chapter 4 Setting System Parameters ...

Page 112: ...and record play or edit Musical Instrument Digital Interface MIDI sequences and save them as MID files This chapter explains how to use these multimedia sound software features In addition you can access the online help files The following components comprise the multimedia sound software package Audio Mixer CD Player WAV Player MIDI Player To access these components click on the Start button and ...

Page 113: ... the figure AudioStation main screen layout POWER BAR The Power Bar is the most important module because it controls the other modules It rearranges opens and closes each module which are then removed from the screen It quits AudioStation and activates Help See the following figure Power bar layout Power Bar CD Player Audio Mixer WAV Player MIDI Player MIDI Player CD WAV Player Audio Mixer Help ...

Page 114: ... closes the MIDI Player module Launches or closes the CD Player module Launches or closes the WAV Player module NOTE The online help gives detailed information on each module AUDIO MIXER Use the Mixer module to adjust the volume levels for your speakers and other AudioStation functions The levels are adjusted by placing your pointer on the appropriate slider and dragging it up or down Adjusting th...

Page 115: ...elect a playback mode if you wish 3 To start the CD press the Play button WAV PLAYER The WAV Player records sound by turning incoming electrical signals into numbers and saves it in computer memory To play back the sound the software changes the data back into electrical signals that the audio equipment amplifies and directs to the speakers or headphones The data format created by the WAV Player i...

Page 116: ...at WAV Player is recording 5 Speak into the microphone or play the input source to record 6 When you finish recording click the Stop button to stop recording 7 Click the Play button to hear what you just recorded If it is satisfactory choose Save from the File menu 8 Type a new filename in the dialog box and choose OK Playing Digital Audio Files Use the following procedure to load and play digital...

Page 117: ...torage space of digital audio files WAV NOTE To record MIDI files a MIDI connector and a MIDI keyboard are required To play MIDI files follow these procedures 1 Click on the Playlist button to open the MIDI file playlist window 2 In the File section select the files by highlighting the files you want and click on the Add button This inserts the files into a playlist 3 Click OK to close the playlis...

Page 118: ...ear use the information in this chapter to determine and solve the problem The problem is often one that you can solve yourself See the following sections in this chapter for help Problem Checklist See this section first to determine the cause of your problem Solutions to Common Problems Refer to this section to solve common minor problems Diagnostic Diskette If your system boots use your diagnost...

Page 119: ... cables and power cords are securely connected Is the monitor screen blank or is the display hard to read Check that the monitor is on Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor Was a Non System Disk error message displayed when you started the system You have a diskette in the diskette drive Remove the diskette from drive A and restart the system Is your mouse or keyboard not resp...

Page 120: ...the system power socket Check that the other end of the cable is plugged into a live properly grounded AC power outlet System does not boot and error message displayed on screen Run the Setup Utility Check that the parameters are set correctly particularly if you just installed an option System sounds continuous beeps Turn the system off wait at least five seconds and turn the system on If the bee...

Page 121: ...ion See your operating system documentation Check the memory requirements of your software applications If required install additional SIMM memory If you added optional memory check that you correctly installed the SIMM memory System did not recognize additional SIMM memory You added only one SIMM stick SIMMs must be added in pairs Add a second SIMM of the same type System password forgotten Clear...

Page 122: ...s formatted If not format it See your operating system documentation If the diskette drive busy lamp does not light when you load the diskette try a different diskette If this loads the problem is in the software Non System Disk or Disk Error message displayed If you are booting from the diskette drive insert a diskette with system files into drive A If a bootable diskette does not boot use the Se...

Page 123: ...s 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 flickering graphics characters or garbage appears on the screen Check that your monitor is set up correctly and...

Page 124: ...ssible cause and solution The system does not see the CD ROM reader The drive designation is wrong and should be changed The CD ROM reader is assigned as drive F The CD ROM reader is not reading a disc Check that the disc is inserted in the CD tray with the label printed side up Check that the disc is a data disc not a music disc Try a different disc to see if the problem is limited to one disc Th...

Page 125: ...too low adjust the volume through the system software see Chapter 6 Sound is only coming from one speaker Balance the speaker output by adjusting the balance in the sound software see Chapter 6 Microphone Problems Check the following problem to see the possible cause and solution You get no response from the microphone Check that the microphone is connected to the Mic In connector on the back of y...

Page 126: ...ses the computer to lose system configuration information If you can run the Setup Utility and print out or write down your system configuration settings Then you can restore your system to its current settings WARNING The battery can explode if it is incorrectly replaced or improperly discarded Use only the same battery or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer when replacing the batt...

Page 127: ...g the computer and any external components connected to it 2 Remove the system unit cover Observe all safety precautions when removing the cover 3 Locate the battery socket on the system board You may have to remove any expansion boards in the way Locating the battery socket on the system board Battery ...

Page 128: ...ere is enough space to slide the battery out of the socket CAUTION To maintain a tight battery contact with the socket do not over bend the battery clip Removing the battery 5 Remove the battery and discard in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Battery Clip ...

Page 129: ...ons topics in this chapter NEC suggests that you run the diagnostic diskette The diagnostic diskette permits quick testing of all major system components individual testing of different system components and access to various testing options To run diagnostics insert the diagnostic diskette into drive A with the system unit off Power on the system The system boots from the diskette and provides yo...

Page 130: ...R YOU Computers are everywhere More and more people sit at computers for longer periods of time This appendix explains how to set up your computer to fit your physical needs This information is based on ergonomics the science of making the workplace fit the needs of the worker Some nerve tendon and muscle disorders musculoskeletal disorders may be associated with repetitive activities improper wor...

Page 131: ...susceptible to developing these disorders due to pre existing conditions or psychosocial factors see Pre existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors later in the appendix To reduce your risk of developing these disorders follow the instructions in this appendix If you experience discomfort while working at your computer or afterwards even at night contact a doctor as soon as possible Signs of dis...

Page 132: ...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 133: ...ture throughout the day Check the following Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright 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 ...

Page 134: ...ootrest when attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep your feet flat 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 On...

Page 135: ...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 136: ...ve the keyboard Use a wrist pad only to rest 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 ...

Page 137: ...A 8 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Press the keys gently do not bang them Keep your shoulders arms hands and fingers relaxed ...

Page 138: ... the following when you position the monitor 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 further away than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is between 14 and 18 inches ...

Page 139: ...kes it hard for you to see your screen use an 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 t...

Page 140: ...olonged periods follow these instructions Vary your tasks throughout the day Take frequent 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 ...

Page 141: ...skeletal disorders include the following hereditary factors vascular disorders obesity nutritional deficiencies e g Vitamin B deficiency endocrine disorders e g diabetes hormonal imbalances connective tissue disorders e g arthritis prior trauma to the hands wrists arms shoulders neck back or legs prior musculoskeletal disorders aging fluid retention due to pregnancy poor physical conditioning and ...

Page 142: ...hen you type Is your keyboard directly in front of you Do you avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges Do you press the keys gently and not bang on them Checking Your Mouse Is your mouse at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard Are your wrists straight and your touch light when moving the mouse Checking Your Monitor Did you adjust your monitor so that the top of the screen is at...

Page 143: ...lar eye checkups Do you contact your doctor if you feel any sustained discomfort For more information on workstation setup see the American National Standard for Human Factors 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 th...

Page 144: ...at can be reconfigured at any time during system operations The interrupt levels are described in the following table Interrupt level assignments 0 through 15 are in order of decreasing priority See Chapter 4 Setting System Parameters for information on changing the interrupts using Setup Interrupt Level Assignments INTERRUPT PRIORITY INTERRUPT DEVICE IRQ00 Counter Timer IRQ01 Keyboard IRQ02 Casca...

Page 145: ... Level Assignments INTERRUPT PRIORITY INTERRUPT DEVICE IRQ08 Real time clock IRQ09 Audio available on non multimedia systems IRQ10 Available IRQ11 Network interface board IRQ12 PS 2 mouse IRQ13 Coprocessor IRQ14 Primary IDE IRQ15 Secondary IDE ...

Page 146: ... All 3 years are on site Spare parts are warranted for ninety 90 days WHO IS PROTECTED This warranty is non transferable and may be enforced only by the first consumer purchaser WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as specified below this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in the PowerMate ETC Series Desktop Computer 1 Any Product which is not distributed in the U S ...

Page 147: ...empted repair by anyone not authorized by NECCSD c Any shipment of the Product claims must be presented to the carrier d Removal or installation of the Product e Any other cause which does not relate to a Product defect 4 Cartons carrying cases pens external cabinets magnetic media or any accessories used in connection with the Products 5 This warranty covers only NECCSD supplied components Servic...

Page 148: ... Payment of shipping and related charges incurred in returning the Product for warranty repair HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE NECCSD provides an on site limited warranty for all PowerMate ETC Series Desktop Computers installed within a 100 mile radius of a NECCSD authorized third party maintenance organization On site warranty service is available Monday through Friday during normal local busine...

Page 149: ...R DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THEREFO...

Page 150: ...pplicable NECCSD limited warranty Product performance is affected by system configuration software the application customer data and operator control of the system among other factors While NECCSD Products are considered to be compatible with many systems the specific functional implementation by the customers of the Product may vary Therefore the suitability of a Product for a specific purpose or...

Page 151: ...memory 4 1 RTC chip 4 1 values 4 22 4 23 COM ports 4 15 4 16 Configuration jumpers 5 2 Connectors 1 9 keyboard 1 11 mouse 1 11 network board 1 10 printer 1 10 serial port 1 11 VGA monitor connector 1 9 Cover removal 3 5 D Default parameters 4 23 Diagnostics 7 12 QA Plus 7 12 Digital Audio module 6 4 Disk lamp 1 4 Diskette drive 1 5 controller 4 15 4 17 Documentation xi xii 2 2 2 4 Dual IDE control...

Page 152: ...4 9 Information 2 5 IR window 1 5 J Jumpers password clear 5 5 processor 5 3 system board 5 2 K Keyboard auto repeat rate 4 13 click 4 13 connecting 1 11 NumLock 4 13 port 1 11 L Lamps CD busy 1 8 disk 1 4 power 1 4 Line in jack 1 10 Line out jack 1 10 LPT port 4 15 4 16 M Memory CMOS 4 1 Microphone features 1 10 1 13 jack 1 10 Mouse clicking 2 1 connecting 1 11 2 2 disconnecting 2 2 double clicki...

Page 153: ...Problems 7 2 CD ROM 7 7 common problem solutions 7 3 diskette drive 7 5 keyboard mouse 7 7 microphone 7 8 monitor 7 6 Speakers 7 8 system 7 3 what to do 7 2 Processor upgrade 3 24 Product Recovery CD 4 29 R Record digital audio files 6 5 Reset button 1 4 Restarting your computer 1 4 Restoring individual files 4 26 Restoring system software options 4 25 restore individual files 4 26 4 28 restore in...

Page 154: ...s check reminder 4 20 SIMM installation 3 21 SIMM upgrade 3 17 Sound software 1 13 6 1 WAV files 6 4 Speakerphone 1 10 Speakers 1 13 Storage device installation 3 34 device cables 3 28 device preparation 3 27 device slots 3 26 Supervisor password 4 17 4 19 Suspend button 1 4 Suspend mode 1 4 System board jumpers 5 2 System recovery 4 25 4 29 4 30 System restore options 4 25 T Troubleshooting 7 1 c...

Page 155: ...achusetts Ave Boxborough MA 01719 508 264 8000 declare that the product NEC PowerMate DT Ve Series is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

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