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Страница 1: ...the Warranty Statement accompanying each product 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 NEC CSD To allow for design...

Страница 2: ...pply 1 13 Zip Drive 1 13 Speakers 1 14 Mouse 1 15 Microphone 1 15 2 Using Your Computer System Operation 2 2 Starting Up 2 2 Shutting Down 2 3 Setting the Date and Time 2 5 Using Diskettes 2 5 Using CDs 2 6 Handling Compact Discs 2 6 Loading a CD 2 8 Removing a CD 2 8 Using Your System s Audio Functions 2 8 Setting Power Management 2 9 Protecting Your System 2 9 Setting a Password 2 10 Using a Pas...

Страница 3: ...tures 3 2 System Chassis 3 3 System Board Components 3 3 Processor 3 3 Drive Interfaces 3 3 Ports 3 3 System Memory 3 4 Intel Xcelerator Multifunction Controller 3 4 Flash ROM 3 4 Plug and Play 3 5 Graphics and Multimedia Features 3 5 Accelerated Graphics Port AGP Interface 3 5 Video Support 3 5 Audio 3 6 Super I O Controller 3 6 USB Ports 3 7 Dual IDE Channels 3 7 Power Saving Feature 3 7 Options...

Страница 4: ...ource Configuration Submenu 4 15 Security Menu 4 17 How to Set a Password 4 18 How to Disable Password Protection 4 19 Power Menu 4 21 Boot Menu 4 22 Hard Drive Submenu 4 24 Removable Devices Submenu 4 25 Removable Format Submenu 4 25 Exit Menu 4 25 BIOS Flash Utility 4 27 Video Drivers 4 28 Jumper Settings 4 29 Locating the Jumper 4 29 Clearing Your Password 4 30 Recovering the BIOS 4 32 5 Instal...

Страница 5: ...Installing Storage Devices 5 25 Removing the Front Panel 5 26 Removing the CD ROM DVD Drive 5 27 Installing a 3 1 2 Inch Device 5 28 Installing a 5 1 4 Inch Device 5 33 Replacing the Front Panel 5 35 External Options 5 35 Connecting a Parallel Printer 5 36 Connecting a Serial Device 5 37 6 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist 6 3 Solutions to Common Problems 6 4 System Problems 6 4 Diskette D...

Страница 6: ...You A 2 Arrange Your Equipment A 4 Adjust Your Chair A 5 Adjust Your Input Devices A 7 Adjust Your Monitor A 9 Vary Your Workday A 11 Preexisting Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A 12 Checking Your Comfort How Do You Measure 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 System Specifications Standard Features...

Страница 7: ...B 12 Audio Connectors B 12 CD ROM Audio Connector B 12 Expansion Slots B 13 BIOS B 13 Monitor Support B 13 Power Supply B 14 Power Consumption B 15 DC Voltage B 15 Environmental Specifications B 15 Ambient Temperature B 15 Humidity B 16 C System Board Connectors and Error Messages System Board C 2 Connectors C 3 Rear Panel Connectors C 3 Internal Connectors C 4 Error Messages C 8 Beep Codes C 11 G...

Страница 8: ...m Chapter 4 Configuring the System describes the system BIOS Setup utility program and other utilities you can use to configure your system This chapter provides detailed information about BIOS settings including security and power management parameters Jumper setting information is also contained in this chapter Chapter 5 Installing Options provides installation instructions and in some cases rem...

Страница 9: ...ry set up and use your computer in the manner described in Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Appendix B System Specifications provides a technical description of your computer and its components Appendix C System Board Connectors and Error Messages provides a technical description of the system board and connectors This appendix also describes system error messages Text Conventions ...

Страница 10: ... printed in uppercase letters Related Documents In addition to this guide the following printed documentation ships with your NEC Direction SP B Series system NEC Direction SP B Series Quick Setup Quick Setup contains information for quickly getting your system up and running See this information to set up the system for the first time How Does Your Workplace Measure Up This brochure provides info...

Страница 11: ...ring NEC Direction SP B Series systems This manual also includes hardware and interface information for programmers engineers and others who need to know how the systems are designed The manual can be found on the NEC CSD website See NEC CSD Website in Chapter 7 NEC CSD FaxFlashSM Service NEC CSD FaxFlash is an automated service that sends the latest information about NEC CSD and its products dire...

Страница 12: ...1 Reviewing System Features Front Features Back Features Power Supply Zip Drive Speakers Mouse Microphone ...

Страница 13: ...erformance components for delivering years of service Based on an Intel Pentium II processor with MMX technology your system has the power and speed to tackle all today s computing needs and most of tomorrow s After setting up your system take the time to familiarize yourself with your computer This chapter provides a brief look at the features of your system Note This guide covers both desktop an...

Страница 14: ...ct with your system is through the controls on the front panel The following figures show the control features on the front of the system Front features desktop models A Power Lamp B Power Button C Disk Lamp D Reset Button E Diskette Drive F CD ROM DVD Drive ...

Страница 15: ...controls let you select specific system operations the lamps let you know the status of system operation Your computer has the following controls and lamps Power button Turns the system on and off The light is green when the system is on and is amber when the system is in Standby or Suspend mode Reset button Lets you restart your system manually when it does not respond to keyboard commands ...

Страница 16: ...rn off the system unless absolutely necessary while the disk lamp is lit To do so can damage your hard drive or data Diskette Drive A Your diskette drive has the following features Diskette drive busy lamp Lights when the diskette drive is active reading or writing data on a diskette CAUTION To prevent damage to your diskette drive and data do not turn off the system or remove a diskette while the...

Страница 17: ...M drive or a DVD drive The CD ROM DVD drive operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music High speed operation lets you get your data faster and see smoother animation and video Note The CD ROM DVD drive in your system might look different from the one shown in the following figure The features depend upon the model you purchased ...

Страница 18: ...ack plug Volume control knob Controls the volume of the optional headphones Open close button Opens and closes the CD tray Press this button when the computer power is on to insert or remove a CD CD tray Provides a surface for loading a CD into the drive Press the open close button to open or close the CD tray CD busy lamp Lights when drive is retrieving data music or graphics audio from a CD Do n...

Страница 19: ...rnal connectors on the back of the computer The following figures show these connectors Note that the minitower and desktop models differ only in orientation If your system comes with a sound board see the sound board documentation that comes with the system Rear features desktop models A Power Socket B Mouse Port C Parallel Port D Keyboard Port E USB Ports F Serial Port 1 G Serial Port 2 H Audio ...

Страница 20: ...Reviewing System Features 1 9 Audio connectors desktop models A MIDI Game Port B Line Out Jack C Line In Jack D Microphone Jack ...

Страница 21: ...ower models A Power Socket B Mouse Port C Keyboard Port D USB Ports E Serial Port 1 F Serial Port 2 G Audio Connectors H Video Connector I Parallel Port Audio connectors minitower models A Line Out Jack B Line In Jack C Microphone Jack D MIDI Game Port ...

Страница 22: ...oard with a 6 pin mini DIN connector Mouse port Attach the mouse that comes with your computer to this port The mouse port supports a PS 2 compatible mouse Parallel port Use this port to connect a parallel printer with a 25 pin connector to the system Serial ports Attach a serial device with a 9 pin connector to either serial port Serial devices include a pointing device serial printer or modem Un...

Страница 23: ...h your system to this jack The MIDI game port lets you attach a digital musical instrument for creating your own musical instrument digital interface MIDI files or a joystick or gamepad for playing games Connect the Microsoft SideWinder to this port Video connector Attach the signal cable from your monitor to this connector This connection supports an NEC C or VistaScan series monitor or other vid...

Страница 24: ...m Power Supply The system power supply has the following features Power supply fan Keep this area clear for proper ventilation The power supply fan cools system components and prevents them from overheating Voltage selector switch Sets the voltage for your system to 115 volts or 230 volts CAUTION Set the switch correctly for the voltage in your area Most wall outlets in the United States and Canad...

Страница 25: ...e drive activity or status CAUTION To prevent damage to your Zip drive and data do not turn off the system or remove a Zip disk while the data lamp is lit Zip drive features on Zip models only A Release Button Data Lamp Speakers Your system s integrated audio components include support for optional high quality stereo speakers If you ordered speakers see the documentation that comes with the speak...

Страница 26: ...ursor movement wheel The cursor movement wheel lets you scroll vertically and horizontally and zoom in to view data on the screen Mouse features A Left Mouse Button B Cursor Movement Wheel C Right Mouse Button Microphone All systems come with a microphone Use it to record voice and sound into your audio files ...

Страница 27: ...2 Using Your Computer System Operation Productivity Display Properties System Care Online Documentation Where to Go From Here ...

Страница 28: ...n In this section you can find the following information starting up and shutting down your system setting the date and time using system features such as the CD ROM DVD drive using power management and security features Starting Up Press the power button to start up your system The power lamp lights green to indicate that the system is on Several configuration messages appear on the screen at sta...

Страница 29: ... see Chapter 4 On models loaded with the Windows NT operating system press Ctrl Alt Del when prompted on screen to do so The log on box appears for entering a password Shutting Down Follow these steps to shut down power off your computer 1 Save your work See the documentation that comes with your application 2 Exit the application program 3 Close any open applications If you have programs in the t...

Страница 30: ...ighlight and click Shut Down Selecting Shut Down gives you several choices in the pop up submenu Click Shut down the computer then click the Yes button or press Enter to shut down the computer 6 Windows displays the message It s now safe to turn off your computer 7 Turn off power to your monitor Note If you are unable to exit using the Windows Start button you can use the power button on the front...

Страница 31: ...nd year in appropriate fields To select the day click on the numeric day of the calendar Using Diskettes Follow these steps to insert a 3 5 inch diskette in the standard diskette drive 1 Holding the diskette at its top edge insert it into the diskette drive label side facing right in desktop systems label side up in minitower systems 2 Insert the diskette all the way into the drive until you hear ...

Страница 32: ...a on the diskette and the drive Do not turn off the system power while the diskette is being accessed Do not reset the system except as a last resort when the diskette drive is in use Using CDs See the following sections for information about handling loading and removing CDs Handling Compact Discs To protect your CDs from damage use the following guidelines when you handle them Always pick up the...

Страница 33: ...light or high temperatures Clean fingerprints or dust from the disc by wiping it with a soft dry cloth Gently brush the cloth from the center of the disc toward the edge Cleaning a CD CAUTION Do NOT use benzene paint thinner record cleaner static repellent or any other chemical on the disc Chemicals and cleaners can damage the disc ...

Страница 34: ...ides into the tray Removing a CD To remove a CD simply press the open close button and remove the CD when the tray slides out Press the open close button again to close the tray Using Your System s Audio Functions Multimedia systems come with all the audio functions and components you need to produce fine stereo output See the separate documentation included with these devices The integrated audio...

Страница 35: ...led 3 Press Enter to select Power Management A submenu box appears 4 Follow the on screen prompts to change the options You can set the Inactivity Timer for up to a 16 minute delay 5 Use the up and right arrow keys to select Exit 6 Select Exit Saving Changes Press Enter 7 At the prompt to confirm exiting setup press Enter Exit the Setup utility Note When you want to resume work after your computer...

Страница 36: ...ocedure Setting a Password Use the following procedure to set a password 1 Turn on or reboot your system Setup displays the following message Press F2 to enter SETUP 2 Press F2 Setup s Main menu appears 3 Using your arrow keys select Security from the menu bar The Security menu appears 4 Select Set Administrator Password or Set User Password with the arrow keys and press Enter Note Enabling the Ad...

Страница 37: ...Password After you set your password in Setup and reboot the system a password prompt appears each time you power on the system To use your password type the password at the password prompt and press Enter Note For security characters you enter do not appear on your screen Enter your password carefully If you enter the password incorrectly your system does not boot You have three chances to enter ...

Страница 38: ...eating a new file you ll need to specify a name for your file and a location to store it drive and directory Always save your work before you exit an application See the application s documentation for available save options Backing Up Your Work Back up your work on a regular basis Backup procedures are important for the efficient and effective use of your computer Protect your program and data fi...

Страница 39: ...inter driver for that program See your printer documentation for printer setup information Once your program is set up to work with your printer printing a file within a Windows application is easy 1 Turn on your printer power 2 Be sure you have paper in your printer See your printer documentation to load paper 3 Check that the printer is online or selected See your printer documentation for infor...

Страница 40: ...ress the right mouse button and click on Properties 2 The Display Properties window appears Select the Settings tab Note Both the screen resolution and the color palette were set at the factory for optimum performance Before you change these settings be sure that your monitor and video adapter support the new settings 3 Use the slide bar in the Display Area section of the screen to select the scre...

Страница 41: ...surge suppressor between your computer and a grounded wall outlet A surge suppressor protects your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power Be sure to connect all peripherals such as your monitor and printer to the surge protector The surge protector should be the only device that you plug into the wall outlet Avoid repeated power on cycles These subject the system ...

Страница 42: ...ou can find the operating and non operating storage temperatures in Appendix B After turning off the power wait about fifteen seconds for the hard drive to spin down before you power on again Be sure that nothing is placed on top of your monitor s ventilation vents or the system s power cables Prevent dust from entering your system by covering it when it is not in use Keeping Your System in Good C...

Страница 43: ...clean lint free cloth You may use wet dry cleaning pads manufactured for monitor screens Moving or Shipping Your System Use these steps to prepare your system for moving or shipping 1 Back up your hard drive files onto diskettes Zip disks or tape cartridges Be sure to take precautions for storing and transporting diskettes or cartridges so that they are not exposed to magnetic fields or electrical...

Страница 44: ... your application programs include online help at the touch of a button usually the Help button Many programs also incorporate separate complete online user s guides Windows 95 Windows 98 and Windows NT provide extensive online help and wizards to guide you through procedures Where to Go From Here Once you have your system up and running we suggest that you install your applications and study the ...

Страница 45: ...er 5 Installing Options Understanding power management Power Saving Feature Chapter 3 and Power Menu Chapter 4 Accessing the world wide web Microsoft Internet Explorer under Programs in the Start menu Protecting my system from viruses VirusScan under programs in the Start menu Changing video drivers Display Properties in this chapter Using support services Chapter 7 Getting Services and Support Ta...

Страница 46: ...3 Understanding System Features Standard Features System Chassis System Board Components Options and Upgrades ...

Страница 47: ... Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM using Dual In line Memory Modules DIMMs Hard drive 3 2 gigabyte GB 6 4 GB 10 2 GB or 14 4 GB Ultra DMA 33 CD ROM drive or DVD drive Yamaha and Crystal audio subsystem Accelerated Graphics Port AGP video NEC keyboard Microphone Microsoft IntelliMouse Software installed on the hard drive includes Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT MS Office 97 Small Bus...

Страница 48: ...ves System Board Components Your computer s system board has the following components Processor Depending on the model you ordered processing for your system is provided by the Intel Pentium II microprocessor at a speed of 350 MHz 400 MHz 450 MHz or 500 MHz Drive Interfaces PCI IDE EIDE Ultra ATA hard drives ATAPI CD ROM drives DVD drives tape backup units Zip drives Ports Your computer s system b...

Страница 49: ...porates the PCI to ISA bridge a USB controller a dual channel IDE interface an enhanced DMA controller an interrupt controller power management and a real time clock See Appendix B for the interrupt level assignments IRQ table Flash ROM With Flash ROM a ROM BIOS change is fast and easily done using a Flash utility eliminates the expensive replacement of ROM BIOS chips and reduces system maintenanc...

Страница 50: ...space and other parameters Any interrupts set to Available in the system Setup can be used by the Plug and Play board Graphics and Multimedia Features The system provides the following multimedia features Accelerated Graphics Port AGP Interface The Intel 82440BX PCI AGP Controller PAC supports 3 3 V AGP devices processor host bus frequency of 100 MHz and 66 MHz symmetrical and asymmetrical DRAM ad...

Страница 51: ...g rates Super I O Controller As standard equipment your system provides the SMC FDC37C707 Super I O Controller an ISA Plug and Play multifunction I O device that incorporates Two serial ports with Two UARTs software compatible with the NS16C550 Data transfer speeds up to 115 2 Kbits sec Multimode bidirectional parallel port with Standard mode compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port EPP mode with driv...

Страница 52: ...They support such ATAPI devices as a CD ROM drive and Ultra DMA 33 hard drives Up to four IDE devices may be connected at a time Power Saving Feature An Advanced Power Management APM feature in the BIOS can put the system into a power reduction mode of operation This feature reduces energy consumption but still allows the system to respond to requests from external devices such as modems or a netw...

Страница 53: ...ector Modem U S Robotics 56 Kbps V 90 x2 capable data fax voice modem U S Robotics 56 Kbps V 90 x2 capable data fax Winmodem Diamond Supra 56i K56Flex V 90 PCI modem Removable Storage DVD drive Iomega Zip drive Keyboard Windows 95 104 key enhanced NEC keyboard Optional Microsoft Natural Keyboard Speakers Altec Lansing ACS 90 speakers Altec Lansing ACS 45 speakers Harmon Kardon VistaScan ...

Страница 54: ...s 3 9 Audio Creative Labs AWE64D Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live Value Video Diamond Stealth II G460 AGP with 8 MB Diamond Viper V550 AGP with 16 MB ATI XPERT 98 AGP with 8 MB Diamond Monster 3D II graphics accelerator with 12 MB ...

Страница 55: ...4 Configuring the System System BIOS and the Setup Utility BIOS Flash Utility Video Drivers ...

Страница 56: ... by a battery on the system board The battery supplies continuous power to CMOS memory and maintains configuration information when system power is off The system BIOS Basic Input Output System is a set of configuration instructions burned into the CMOS chip Your system ships from the factory with the BIOS set correctly for your configuration Unless you add optional hardware you do not need to run...

Страница 57: ...options change or set power management features correct a hardware discrepancy when the Power On Self Test POST displays an error message and prompts you to run 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 configure system connections f...

Страница 58: ...e help Use the left and right arrow keys or cursor keys to select one of the menus Main Advanced Security etc and the up and down arrows to move to an option within a menu Press Enter to select an option or submenu Change the value either with the arrows or with the plus and minus or keys Some entries cannot be changed their function is to report the status of a system parameter Other entries when...

Страница 59: ...u remain in the Setup program and you can continue to change settings if necessary Press Enter to confirm Maintenance Menu This menu allows you to set the processor speed and clear the Setup passwords Setup displays this menu only when the system is in configure mode See Chapter 6 for information on putting the system in configure mode There are two options available Processor Speed This field spe...

Страница 60: ...available others cannot be changed Brief explanations of each menu entry follow BIOS Version This field displays your system s BIOS version number Processor Type This field displays your computer s processor type Processor Speed This field displays your processor s speed Cache RAM This field displays the size of your system s L2 cache ...

Страница 61: ...ult language used by the BIOS L2 Cache ECC Support This option allows error checking on data accessed from the L2 cache The choices are Enabled or Disabled System Time and Date These two fields specify the correct time and date To change them press the Tab key to highlight the field you want to change then press the or keys to change the setting Note Your computer has been designed to correctly re...

Страница 62: ...lets you specify whether the operating system or system BIOS will handle Plug and Play Choose Yes or No Reset Configuration Data This option clears the BIOS configuration data on the next boot The options include No or Yes NumLock This option controls whether the NumLock key on the keyboard is on or off at boot up The choices are Auto On or Off ...

Страница 63: ...pear in the list of options for the other serial port Serial Port B is Disabled CAUTION An asterisk symbol appearing next to an option indicates that the selected IRQ is set to conflict with another device Note If you select the Enabled option you ll see additional options that allow you to specify the Base I O address and IRQs for the port you re configuring Parallel Port This option configures t...

Страница 64: ...tem Select Enabled or Disabled Legacy USB Support This option configures support for legacy USB devices Select Enabled or Disabled To return to the Advanced Menu press Esc IDE Configuration Submenu This submenu can be used to auto configure or manually configure the IDE devices usually hard drives or CD ROM drives Depending on the system you purchased the available options include User Auto CD ROM...

Страница 65: ...let you check or change the following hard drive parameters They are not available if Auto is selected Type This field lets you select the drive type Available options include User Auto CD ROM ATAPI Removable or None Maximum Capacity This field displays the maximum capacity of your hard drive in megabytes Multi Sector Transfers This option determines the number of sectors per block for multiple se...

Страница 66: ...this option This option cannot be changed when Auto is selected CAUTION Do not change the translation mode setting from the option selected when the hard drive was formatted Changing the option after formatting could result in corrupted data Transfer Mode This option specifies the method for transferring data between the hard drive and system memory This option cannot be changed when Auto is selec...

Страница 67: ...This submenu can be used to configure your system s diskette drive To enter the submenu highlight the Floppy Options field then press Enter Select Floppy Disk Controller Diskette A and Floppy Write Protect options Floppy Disk Controller This option configures the system s diskette drive controller Select Enabled or Disabled Diskette A These fields specify the capacity and physical size of Diskette...

Страница 68: ...Submenu This submenu can be used to view and modify Desktop Management Interface DMI Event Logs To enter the submenu highlight the DMI Event Logging field then press Enter The following options appear Event Log Capacity Event Log Validity These fields indicate whether space is available in the Event Log and whether the contents of the log are valid View DMI Event Log If there are no event logs sto...

Страница 69: ...s To enter the submenu highlight the field then press Enter The following options appear Palette Snooping This option controls the ability of a primary PCI graphics controller to share a common palette with an ISA add in video board Select Enabled or Disabled AGP Aperture This option adjusts the aperture size for the AGP video controller The default size is 64 MB The choices are 64 MB and 256 MB T...

Страница 70: ...o the Resource Configuration submenu press Esc IRQ Reservation This option lets you reserve specific IRQs interrupt requests for use by legacy ISA devices To do so highlight this field then press Enter Use the arrow cursor keys to highlight the specified IRQ then press Enter Select Available default or Reserved with the arrow keys then press Enter to change the setting CAUTION An asterisk symbol a...

Страница 71: ... Password feature has been enabled you ll need to enter your User password correctly whenever you boot the system before you ll be able to use it An Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS and Setup Utility Program If the Administrator Password feature has been enabled an Administrator password must be entered correctly before all options in the Setup Utility Program are available for e...

Страница 72: ...ator Password dialog box appears on your monitor 2 Type a password up to seven alphanumeric characters in the Enter New Password field then press Enter Your password should be easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess CAUTION Be careful when typing your password because you won t be able to see any of the characters you type If the password includes numbers entered through the numeric ...

Страница 73: ...rotection 1 From the Security Menu highlight the Set User Password or Set Administrator Password field depending on which password you disable and press Enter 2 Type your password in the Enter Current Password field then press Enter 3 Don t type anything in the Enter New Password field just press Enter 4 Again don t type anything in the Confirm New Password field just press Enter If the message Us...

Страница 74: ... adds another level of protection against unauthorized access With this feature enabled the user effectively locks the system while it is turned on To use this feature a User password must be set The system boots and runs but the keyboard and mouse are locked until the password is entered A password is also required to boot from a diskette Press the right arrow cursor key to move to the Power Menu...

Страница 75: ...sed to enable or disable the system s power management features When the power management option is enabled the Power Menu displays the options shown in the following screen Power Menu Power Management This feature lets you enable or disable BIOS power management ...

Страница 76: ... maximum performance Hard Drive This option controls whether or not a spin down command is issued to the hard drives when the system goes into a low power mode Your choices are Enabled or Disabled VESA Video Power Down This option controls power to the monitor during the low power modes Your choices are Disabled Standby Suspend or Sleep Press the right arrow cursor key to move to the Boot Menu Boo...

Страница 77: ...s the BIOS to scan the flash memory for user binary files that are executed at boot time The choices are Enabled and Disabled After Power Failure This option specifies whether or not to restore power to the system if it is turned on and there is a power failure The options are Stay Off which keeps the power off Power On which restores the system s power and Last State which restores the previous p...

Страница 78: ...ect the sequence of boot devices by type Pressing your keyboard s plus or minus keys allows you to select the order For maximum system accessibility Removable Device should always be set as the First Boot Device Hard Drive Submenu This submenu lists the system s available hard drives Your computer tries to boot to the operating system on the first device listed on the Hard Drive submenu If no oper...

Страница 79: ...tering by highlighting this field and pressing Enter Then press your keyboard s or keys to move a device up or down the list To exit from the Removable Devices submenu press Esc Removable Format Submenu This submenu provides the format of any available removable devices Exit Menu The Exit Menu allows you to choose how to exit the Setup program Press the arrow cursor keys to select the desired opti...

Страница 80: ... exits the Setup program without saving your changes to the BIOS Load Setup Defaults This option loads the Setup program s default values Load Custom Defaults This option loads Custom default settings Save Custom Defaults This option saves your changes to Custom default settings Discard Changes This option loads previous values from CMOS RAM for all BIOS settings ...

Страница 81: ... s BIOS See Chapter 7 for information on accessing the BBS and the website If there is one available the BBS will have both the BIOS itself and instructions for downloading it Update the BIOS from the BIOS flash diskette as follows 1 Write down the setup parameters currently set on your system 2 Turn off the system 3 Insert the flash upgrade diskette in drive A and turn on the system 4 When the fl...

Страница 82: ... CSD Website in Chapter 7 for information about the website Video Drivers Video drivers let you take advantage of your computer s video hardware and extended graphics modes Your system ships with the appropriate video drivers for Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT loaded on your hard drive You can change the default video resolution in Windows Setup You can also change the video resolution and ot...

Страница 83: ...tion jumper setting for overriding current BIOS settings or recovering the BIOS When you override the BIOS settings Setup s Maintenance menu appears allowing you to set the processor speed and disable the user and supervisor passwords This chapter provides information on the jumper Locating the Jumper The following figure shows the jumper location on the system board Locating the jumper ...

Страница 84: ...utomatically The Maintenance menu appears for setting configuration parameters including processor speed and password settings Recovery Mode None Enables BIOS recovery procedures BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS configuration A recovery diskette is required downloaded from the NEC CSD website Clearing Your Password The following sections describe how to clear your password 1 Turn off the power an...

Страница 85: ...tem power cables and monitor 8 Power on the system The system enters Setup and the Maintenance menu appears You can disable the user and administrator passwords If you removed the jumper the system attempts to recover the BIOS A recovery diskette is needed 9 Power off unplug the system and monitor and remove the access cover 10 Remove the jumper block from pins 2 3 and replace it on pins 1 2 11 If...

Страница 86: ...he access cover see Removing the Access Cover in Chapter 5 3 Locate the Configuration jumper J8A1 on the system board see Locating the Jumper in the previous subsection 4 If necessary remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumper see Removing an Expansion Board in Chapter 5 5 Remove the jumper block from pins 1 2 We recommend that you use needle nose pliers to move a jumper 6 Replace ...

Страница 87: ...ace the jumper block on pins 1 2 11 If you removed any expansion boards replace them see Installing an Expansion Board in Chapter 5 12 Replace the access cover Reconnect the system power cables and peripheral devices 13 Power on the system 14 Run Setup see System BIOS and the Setup Utility in this chapter ...

Страница 88: ...5 Installing Options Option Installation Cover Removal and Replacement Expansion Boards Memory Upgrade Data Storage Devices External Options ...

Страница 89: ...m supports a total of seven storage devices In addition to the standard 3 1 2 inch 1 44 MB diskette drive internal hard drive and CD ROM DVD drive four other storage device slots are available Option Installation Installation instructions for the following options are provided in this chapter expansion boards memory upgrade data storage devices external options Installation of all options except e...

Страница 90: ...afety instructions 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 electricity before handling any system components boards chips and so on by touching a grounded metal object such as the system s unpainted metal chassis If possible use anti static devices such as wrist straps and floor mats Always hold...

Страница 91: ...r from your computer Note that the access cover is on the top of the desktop model and on the right side of the minitower model Note It is recommended that you place the minitower model on its side with the base over the edge of a table to remove replace the access cover and add options In this position the following figures apply to the minitower as well as the desktop Removing the Access Cover T...

Страница 92: ... rear of the system by turning it counterclockwise If you installed a lock on the back of the system unlock the lock and remove it Press the right release tab While pressing the tab push down and back on the right rear of the cover The cover slides back about a half inch Press the left release tab While pressing the tab push down and back on the left rear of the cover The cover slides back about a...

Страница 93: ...the case taking care not to bend the metal tabs as follows Align the tabs on the access cover with their corresponding slots on the system Insert the tabs on the edge of the access cover into their slots on the system Aligning the tabs A Tabs B Slots 2 Slide the access cover forward to meet the front panel 3 Tighten the thumb screw ...

Страница 94: ...hich allow you to 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 bit and 16 bit ISA and 32 bit PCI expansion boards are supported in the system unit ISA expansion boards can be Plug and Play or non Plug and Play boards PCI expansion boar...

Страница 95: ...del or highest slot on the minitower is not used Slot 1 Not used Slot 2 Accommodates an AGP video board Slot 3 Accommodates an optional PCI board Slot 4 Accommodates an optional PCI board Slot 5 Accommodates an optional PCI board Slot 6 Accommodates an optional PCI or ISA board Slot 7 Lowest slot on the minitower furthest left slot on desktop accommodates an optional ISA board ...

Страница 96: ... may require you to change settings Before installing the new board check its documentation and the Interrupt Request IRQ assignments in Appendix B This information ensures that your new board does not conflict with any installed components Follow these steps to install an expansion board 1 Remove the access cover see Removing the Access Cover 2 Follow any preinstallation instructions that come wi...

Страница 97: ... Save the screw for installing the expansion board Be sure to save the slot cover for future use CAUTION A slot cover can damage the system board or any option board if it falls into the system Take care to keep the slot cover from falling when removing the screw If the slot cover does fall into the unit remove it before replacing the cover ...

Страница 98: ...o the expansion slot connector Gently rock the board from side to side to seat it into the connector Installing the board 6 Insert the screw removed in step 3 to secure the expansion board to the support bracket 7 Attach any cables required by the expansion board 8 Replace the access cover see Replacing the Access Cover ...

Страница 99: ...ing the Access Cover 2 Label and remove any cables connected to the board 3 Remove the screw that secures the board to the support bracket 4 Pull the board out of the connector Gently rock the board from side to side to release it from its connector Removing the board 5 Replace the access cover see Replacing the Access Cover ...

Страница 100: ...es and configuration options in Appendix B Depending on product upgrade availability your system memory can be upgraded to a total of 384 MB When upgrading your system memory note the following conditions Be sure to use 168 pin 3 3V DIMMs with gold plated contacts Bus speed of 100 MHz only is supported Non Error Correcting and Checking 64 bit DIMMs are supported Note Although memory size and type ...

Страница 101: ...u need for your memory upgrade Any approved size DIMM can be installed in any socket The following table provides sample memory configurations it is not a complete list of all memory configurations Sample Memory Configurations Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank2 Total RAM 32 MB Empty Empty 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB Empty 64 MB 64 MB Empty Empty 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 96 MB 64 MB 32 MB Empty 96 MB 128 MB Empty Empty 128 ...

Страница 102: ...6 MB 128 MB 128 MB 32 MB 288 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 320 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 384 MB Removing a DIMM Use the following procedure to remove a DIMM CAUTION Reduce static discharge by touching the system s metal chassis 1 Remove the access cover see Removing the Access Cover 2 Locate the DIMM sockets 3 To remove a DIMM from its socket press the plastic clips at the outer edges of the socket away fr...

Страница 103: ...supply stores or a cardboard box Installing a DIMM Use the following procedure to install a DIMM 1 Remove the access cover see Removing the Access Cover 2 Locate the DIMM sockets 3 Remove any currently installed DIMMs that are not needed See the previous section Removing a DIMM CAUTION Before installing a DIMM reduce static discharge by touching the system s metal chassis ...

Страница 104: ...ine up with the keys in the sockets 5 Insert the DIMM into the socket Close the plastic clips at both ends of the socket Installing a DIMM A Plastic Clip 6 Replace any cables or boards that may have been removed 7 Replace the access cover see Replacing the Access Cover Your system automatically detects the memory at bootup ...

Страница 105: ... Locating Device Slots Your computer has seven storage device slots a 3 1 2 inch accessible device slot contains the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive one internal 3 1 2 inch hard drive slot for the standard hard drive a second 3 1 2 inch internal hard drive slot is available four accessible device slots one accessible 5 1 4 inch device slot containing the standard CD ROM DVD drive one accessible 5 ...

Страница 106: ...instructions that come with the device For example check the following Accessible device remove any termination jumpers on the optional device See the documentation included with the device 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 drive or IDE CD ROM driv...

Страница 107: ...les Cable connector locations are shown in the system board figure in Appendix C Diskette Drive Signal Cable A two connector diskette drive signal cable comes attached to the system board and to the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive Depending on your system installation of a second accessible device may require the replacement of the existing diskette drive signal cable with a three connector cable ...

Страница 108: ... Unit C Connects to System Board IDE Signal Cables Each system comes with a three connector IDE interface cable attached to the primary IDE connector and another IDE cable joining the CD ROM DVD drive to the secondary IDE connector Each IDE connector on the system board supports two devices The addition of a device to an IDE connector does not require the replacement of the existing signal cable ...

Страница 109: ...connectors A Connects to System Board IDE Port B Connects to IDE Devices System Power Cables Power cables come from the power supply and are attached to the standard storage devices System power cables vary in length and provide connector sizes to accommodate a variety of supported storage configurations Power cable connectors are keyed to fit only in the correct position The following figure show...

Страница 110: ...Devices shipped with the system are already connected Procedures are provided on the following devices IDE device IDE hard drive CD ROM drive or Zip drive accessible 5 1 4 inch device tape backup unit Cabling an IDE Device The following procedure explains IDE device cabling 1 Connect the signal cable connector to the matching pins on the device Take care to prevent bending drive connector pins ...

Страница 111: ...vailable power connector coming from the power supply 3 Connect the appropriate power cable to the power connector on the device Connecting device cables A IDE Cable B Power Cable 4 If you are installing an IDE CD ROM drive also connect the audio cable see the instructions that came with the drive ...

Страница 112: ...r 3 Connect the power cable to the power connector on the device Connecting an accessible 5 1 4 inch device A Device Connector B Red Edge C Signal Cable D Power Cable Installing Storage Devices The following subsections describe how to install 3 1 2 inch and 5 1 4 inch devices The installation procedures include removing the front panel removing the CD ROM DVD drive installing a 3 1 2 inch device ...

Страница 113: ...age device Removing the Front Panel 1 Locate the two plastic tabs at the front of the chassis They are indicated by two arrows engraved on the chassis 2 Press down on the two tabs and press in a third tab at the end of the panel to release the panel Releasing the front panel A Tab B Tab 3 Pull the panel away from the chassis ...

Страница 114: ... cage Use the following procedure to remove the accessible device cage 1 Locate the screw on the front of the system between the 3 5 inch blank panel and diskette drive see the following figure Remove the screw Locating the device cage screw A Device Cage Screw 2 Slide the cage towards the front of the system and lift it out of the unit ...

Страница 115: ...rs and switches 2 Remove the access cover see Removing the Access Cover 3 Remove and label any cables that interfere with installing the device 4 Remove the front panel see the previous section Locating device slots A 3 1 2 Internal Device Slot B Second 3 1 2 Internal Device Slot C 3 1 2 Diskette Drive D 3 1 2 Device Slots E 5 1 4 Accessible Device Slots 5 Choose the slot for the device being inst...

Страница 116: ...ing the 3 1 2 inch hard drive bracket to the front of the system unit Removing the bracket screws A Screw Slide the 3 1 2 inch hard drive bracket towards the back of the system unit until it is free of the molded plastic Align the two screw holes on the hard drive with the two tabs on the bracket Slide the hard drive onto the tabs ...

Страница 117: ...ligning the holes and tabs A Hole B Tab C Tab D Hole Place the hard drive into the bracket and secure with the screw Securing the drive Slide the bracket into the molded plastic and secure to the front panel with the two screws ...

Страница 118: ...vice in the 3 1 2 inch internal device slot simply insert the drive into the opening until it is secured Secure the drive with the two screws through the front panel Inserting the device If you are installing the device in an accessible slot go to step 6 ...

Страница 119: ...from the selected slot by pressing the panel tab and swinging the blank panel out Removing the blank panel A Tab Use a screw driver to remove the metal slot cover by carefully pressing it until it breaks away from the chassis CAUTION Be careful of sharp edges Slide the device into the slot and secure the device ...

Страница 120: ...Note If your 5 1 4 inch device comes with drive rails do not attach them Remove any rails attached See the documentation that comes with the device 2 Remove the access cover see Removing the Access Cover 3 Remove the device cage see Removing the CD ROM DVD Drive 4 Remove and label any cables that interfere with installing the device 5 Remove the front panel see Removing the Front Panel 6 Remove th...

Страница 121: ... 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 9 Connect the device cables see Cabling Storage Devices 10 Align the holes in the device with the holes in the chassis 11 Secure the device with the screws that came with the device Installing the device ...

Страница 122: ...replace the front panel follow this procedure 1 Align the front panel s six tabs with their corresponding slots on the chassis three of the tabs have holes the others have prongs 2 Press the front panel squarely into position until the tabs lock the panel in place 3 Replace the access cover see Replacing the Access Cover 4 After securing your system reboot it and run the Setup program to set the n...

Страница 123: ...the printer Connect a parallel printer to the system as follows 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 provided 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the printer 5 Turn on the printer and the computer Locating the parallel port A Parallel Port ...

Страница 124: ...e option Connect a serial device to the system as follows 1 Turn off power to the system and to the serial device 2 Connect one end of the serial cable to one of the serial ports on the rear of the computer 3 Secure the cable with the screws provided 4 Connect the other end to the serial device 5 Turn on the serial device and the computer Locating the serial ports A Serial Port 1 B Serial Port 2 ...

Страница 125: ...6 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Solution to Common Problems Getting Help Battery Replacement ...

Страница 126: ...rror message does not appear 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 Getting Help See this section for...

Страница 127: ...e all cables and power cords connected securely Check that all 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 dri...

Страница 128: ...k the following list to match your problem and see the possible cause and solution No power and power lamp not lit Check that the power cable is plugged into 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 correctl...

Страница 129: ... that the initial boot parameter is set for hard drive C and not for a diskette drive System performance appears sluggish Check that your system is set for optimal operation See your operating system documentation Check the memory requirements of your software applications If required install additional DIMM memory If you added optional memory check that you correctly installed the DIMM memory Sys...

Страница 130: ... 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 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 ...

Страница 131: ... 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 that all connections have been made Check that the video refresh rate and video driver are correct for your monitor Keyboard Mouse Problems Check the following problem to see the possible cause and solution Image appe...

Страница 132: ...usic disc Try a different disc to see if the problem is limited to one disc The CD ROM disc does not eject due to a power failure or software error Turn off the system and use the emergency eject feature Speaker Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution No sound from the speakers Check that the speaker power is on Check the connection between the line out jack on...

Страница 133: ... of your system Adjust the microphone MIC level through sound software Getting Help If you tried correcting problems yourself and weren t successful you may want to try one or more of our 24 hour services for answers to your questions See Chapter 7 for information about online or faxback services If you still need help continue with the suggestions that follow Getting Help From Your Company If you...

Страница 134: ...oftware is limited to 90 days from the time of the first call to NEC CSD Technical Support Get software support after the initial 90 days or hardware support after the warranty period for a fee Before calling please have ready your system name model number serial number and purchase date Also have ready as much information as possible about the problem you are having including any error messages t...

Страница 135: ...e system board see the following figure If it fails to maintain system configuration information replace it with an identically rated battery from the same manufacturer The battery type is a Renata or compatible 3V Lithium CR 2032 CAUTION Removing the battery from the system board causes the computer to lose system configuration information Before removing the battery run the Setup Utility and pri...

Страница 136: ...posed to water and causes spontaneous combustion on contact Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions If you need to replace the battery follow these steps 1 Turn off and unplug the computer and any external components connected to it 2 Remove the system access cover See Chapter 5 Observe all safety precautions when removing the cover 3 Locate the battery on the system bo...

Страница 137: ...ange wood stick however be careful to avoid scratching the system board 5 Remove the battery and discard in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 6 With the positive side facing up slide the new battery into the socket 7 Replace any removed expansion boards 8 Replace the system access cover 9 Connect external peripherals and power cables 10 Run the Setup Utility to reconfigure your syste...

Страница 138: ...7 Getting Services and Support NEC CSD Website NEC CSD FTP Site NEC CSD FaxFlash Service NEC CSD Bulletin Board Service Email Fax Technical Support Service NEC CSD Technical Support Services ...

Страница 139: ...modem and or fax machine telephone for Technical Support you can use these services to obtain information about your system at any time day or night seven days a week Not only do these services provide general information about your system they can also be used to answer your questions and help solve any problems you may have with your system should that ever be necessary NEC CSD Website If you ha...

Страница 140: ... password accessible To access NEC CSD s Home Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL in your browser http www nec computers com NEC CSD FTP Site You can use the Internet to access the NEC CSD FTP file transfer protocol site to download various files video drivers printer drivers BIOS updates and Setup Disk files The files are essentially the same files as on the NEC CSD web...

Страница 141: ... and order the information you want by following the voice prompts FaxFlash will automatically fax the information to you If you are new to FaxFlash first order one of the following catalogs Each catalog lists the available documents and their document numbers Current catalogs include Catalog 1 NEC CSD Telephone Directory and Online Service Information Catalog 3 NEC CSD Computer Product Specificat...

Страница 142: ...Canada only 3 Listen to the instructions provided by the voice prompts Press 1 if you do not want an introduction to FaxFlash Follow the automated instructions for ordering your document or catalog Press 2 if you want an introduction to FaxFlash Follow the automated instructions for ordering your catalog or document 4 When prompted enter your fax number and name The information you requested is au...

Страница 143: ...then click HyperTerminal 3 Double click the Hypertrm exe icon The HyperTerminal program appears 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your modem Click the HyperTerminal Help button for information about dialing the phone number If you need to check communications settings check that the settings match the following BBS parameters Baud rate select any baud rate that matches your modem P...

Страница 144: ...top conference 10 From the Main Menu press F and Enter for the File menu 11 At the File menu select F for a list of downloadable files Follow the prompts to select a file for downloading CAUTION Executable files automatically format your diskette when you download files from the BBS Formatting destroys any data on the diskette Before you download files from the BBS check that you do not have infor...

Страница 145: ...odem The fax number is 978 635 4100 When using the email or fax support service you should include the following words in the subject field for prompt response from the appropriate technical person Desktop desktop or minitower systems Monitor CD ROM drive Printer Notebook You should provide as much specific information about your questions as possible Also if you are sending a fax please include y...

Страница 146: ...ware is limited to the length of the standard warranty Software support for pre loaded software is limited to 90 days from the time of the first call to NEC CSD Technical Support Get software support after the initial 90 days or hardware support after the warranty period for a fee Please have available your system s name model number serial number and as much information as possible about your sys...

Страница 147: ...nment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Monitor Vary Your Workday Preexisting Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Checking Your Comfort How Do You Measure Up ...

Страница 148: ...e 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 work environments and...

Страница 149: ... susceptible to developing these disorders due to preexisting conditions or psychosocial factors see Preexisting 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 disc...

Страница 150: ...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 ...

Страница 151: ...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 ...

Страница 152: ...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...

Страница 153: ...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 ...

Страница 154: ...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 ...

Страница 155: ... 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 Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away Blink ofte...

Страница 156: ...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 the screen or reference material directly in...

Страница 157: ...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 ...

Страница 158: ...ficiency 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 dietary habits and other conditions Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include workplace stress poor job satis...

Страница 159: ...ally adjust your chair and your posture Checking Your Keyboard Is your keyboard angled so your wrists are straight when 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 tou...

Страница 160: ...quent short breaks Do you stretch and walk during your breaks Do you vary your tasks during the day Do you have regular 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 ...

Страница 161: ...B System Specifications Standard Features Environmental Specifications ...

Страница 162: ...rd compatible with the 8086 80286 Intel386 Intel486 Pentium and Pentium Pro processors Packaged in a Single Edge Contact SEC cartridge the processor cartridge s 242 pin edge connector plugs into the system board s Slot 1 The SEC is secured by a retention mechanism attached to the system board The SEC includes processor core second level cache thermal plate with fan heatsink back cover Second Level...

Страница 163: ...buffered 100 MHz 4 clock Synchronous DRAM SDRAM memory this improves memory speed and system performance through memory access that is synchronous with the memory clock 3 3V memory only Non ECC 64 bit memory Single or double sided DIMMs Acceptable DIMM Options DIMM Size Non ECC Configuration 32 MB 4 Mbit x 64 64 MB 8 Mbit x 64 128 MB 16 Mbit x 64 Use of 32 64 or 128 MB DIMMs installed in any of th...

Страница 164: ... 64 MB 64 MB Empty 128 MB 128 MB 32 MB Empty 160 MB 64 MB 64 MB 32 MB 160 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 192 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 192 MB 128 MB 64 MB Empty 192 MB 128 MB 64 MB 32 MB 224 MB 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB Empty 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 32 MB 288 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 320 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 384 MB Note Buffered or 2 clock SDRAM DIMMs are not supported SDRAM DIMMs with an nx4 DRAM b...

Страница 165: ...d data paths for transfers between the processor s host bus PCI bus Accelerated Graphics Port AGP and main memory The PAC provides the following features Processor interface control Processor host bus speeds of 66 MHz and 100 MHz 32 bit addressing GTL compliant host bus Integrated DRAM controller Supports 100 MHz and 66 MHz synchronous DRAM SDRAM 64 72 bit path to memory Auto detection of memory t...

Страница 166: ...ency Supports six PCI bus masters in addition to the host and PCI to ISA I O bridge Data streaming support from PCI to DRAM PCI parity generation support Supports concurrent host PCI and AGP transactions to main memory Data buffering Supports host to DRAM PCI0 to DRAM and PCI1 AGP to DRAM read buffering DRAM write buffer with read around write capability AGP dedicated inbound outbound FIFOs 133 66...

Страница 167: ...MHz Supports full ISA bus USB controller Supports two USB ports Supports legacy keyboard and mouse Supports UHCI design guide revision 1 1 interface Integrated dual channel enhanced IDE interface Supports up to four IDE devices Supports Fast PIO Mode 4 transfers at up to 16 MB second Supports Ultra DMA 33 synchronous DMA mode transfers up to 33 MB second Supports bus master mode with an 8x32 bit b...

Страница 168: ...ers based on 82C54 Accelerated Graphics Port AGP The AGP is a high performance interface for intensive graphics programs such as 3 D applications Independent of the PCI bus the AGP is intended for exclusive use with graphical display devices The AGP features AC timing for 133 MHz data transfer rates allowing data throughput in excess of 500 MB second Pipelined memory read and write operations that...

Страница 169: ... latencies appropriate for telephony audio and other applications Shielded high speed cable required to connect USB peripheral devices Supports up to 127 physical devices Note Use shielded cable that meets the FCC Class B requirements to connect any USB device IDE Support Two independent bus mastering PCI IDE interfaces support PIO Modes 3 through 4 ATA 33 Ultra DMA 33 and ATAPI devices The BIOS s...

Страница 170: ...tte drive controller Keyboard and mouse controller Serial Ports External 9 pin D sub serial port connectors NS16C550 compatible UART supporting data transfers up to 115 2 Kbits per second Parallel Port External 25 pin D sub parallel port connector Multimode Standard compatible Enhanced parallel port EPP High speed extended capabilities Port ECP modes Diskette Drive Controller Supports 360 KB 720 K...

Страница 171: ...Reserved keyboard controller 2 Reserved cascade interrupt from slave PIC 3 COM2 4 COM1 5 LPT2 Plug and Play option audio user available 6 Diskette drive controller 7 Parallel port 1 LPT1 8 Real time clock 9 Reserved 10 User available 11 Windows Sound System user available 12 PS 2 mouse port if present else is user available 13 Reserved numeric processor 14 Primary IDE channel if present else is us...

Страница 172: ... XG wavetable Yamaha DS1 L PCI accelerator Crystal Semiconductor CS4297 analog codec Joystick interface Power management 32 voice XG wavetable DirectX support PCPCI support forDMAC True full duplex playback and capture with different sampling rates Audio Connectors Back panel audio jacks line in line out microphone CD ROM audio connector both CD and ATAPI Telephony connector ATAPI style CD ROM Aud...

Страница 173: ...ored in 2Mbit flash memory Supports DMI Desktop Management Interface Advanced Power Management Incorporates ISA Plug and Play capability Security features include User and Administrator passwords Monitor Support Depending on the system you purchased your computer may be equipped with one of several monitors See the separate documentation that comes with this product for relevant specifications ...

Страница 174: ...ement In the U S A and Canada the power cord must be a UL listed detachable power cord in Canada CSA certified type SV or SVT 18 AWG 3 conductor provided with a molded on NEMA type 5 15 P plug cap at one end and a molded on cord connector body at the other end The cord length must not exceed 15 feet 4 5 meters Outside the U S A and Canada the plug must be rated for 250 VAC 10 amp minimum and must ...

Страница 175: ...4 0 A 5 V 22 0 A 12 V 8 0 A 5 V 0 5 A 12 V 0 8 A 5 VSB 0 8 A Power Consumption Rated Output Power 235W max DC Voltage DC Voltage Acceptable Tolerance 3 3 V 4 5 V 5 5 V 5 12 V 5 12 V 5 Environmental Specifications Ambient Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Non Operating 40 to 70 C 4 to 158 F ...

Страница 176: ...B 16 System Specifications Humidity Operating 85 relative humidity max at 35 C 95 F Non Operating 95 relative humidity max at 35 C 95 F ...

Страница 177: ...C System Board Connectors and Error Messages System Board Connectors Error Messages Beep Codes ...

Страница 178: ...imedia components WARNING Should you have occasion to open your system before touching anything be sure to ground yourself Electrostatic discharge poses a considerable hazard to electronic components Service technicians ground themselves by wearing a wrist strap that is attached to an electrical ground such as your system s serial port A grounding strap is available at electronic supply stores If ...

Страница 179: ...the computer s rear panel Connectors System board external and internal connectors are described in the following sections Rear Panel Connectors The following table lists the external connectors on the rear panel System Board External Connectors Name Function PS 2 keyboard Connects to your keyboard PS 2 mouse Connects to your mouse USB Universal Serial Bus Reserved for upgrades and options with US...

Страница 180: ... following connectors and jumper are located inside your computer System Board Internal Connectors Connector Function J4E1 AGP video connector J2F2 Auxiliary line in connector J1F1 CD ROM audio connector J2F1 Telephony connector B7C1 CMOS BIOS battery socket J8A1 Configuration Normal mode 1 2 Normal default Configure mode 2 3 BIOS recovery No jumper resets BIOS J7J1 DIMM slot Bank 0 J6J2 DIMM slot...

Страница 181: ...iskette drive connector J8G2 Front panel connectors speaker reset power LED HDD LED reserved sleep power J8G1 IDE connector primary J7G1 IDE connector secondary J4A1 J4B2 ISA slotS J4B1 J4C1 J4D1 J4D2 PCI slots J4J1 Pentium II CPU socket Slot 1 J7L1 Power supply connector J1C1 Wake On LAN J1A1 Wake On ring ...

Страница 182: ... Error Messages System board slots A AGP Slot Connector B PCI Slot Connectors C Shared ISA PCI Slot Connectors D ISA Slot Connector E DIMM Slot Bank 2 F DIMM Slot Bank 1 G DIMM Slot Bank 0 H Diskette Drive Connector I IDE Connectors ...

Страница 183: ...ectors and jumper A Fan 2 Connector B Auxiliary Line In Connector C Telephony Connector D CD Audio Connector E Fan 3 Connector F Wake On LAN Connector G Wake On Ring Connector H Power Supply Connector I Fan 1 Connector J Front Panel Connector K Configuration Jumper ...

Страница 184: ...ution Make sure the drive is defined with the correct diskette type in the Setup Utility program and is properly attached Message Extended RAM failed at offset nnnn Cause Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn Message Fixed Disk 0 or Fixed Disk 1 Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure Cause Fixed hard drive is not working or not configured properly Solution Make su...

Страница 185: ... test The keyboard may need to be replaced Message Keyboard error Cause The keyboard is not working The keyboard may need to be replaced Message Keyboard error nn Cause BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code nn for the key Message Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Cause Unlock the system to proceed Message System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP Cause The CMOS clock battery th...

Страница 186: ...tly identified in the Setup program Solution Run the Setup Program Message Operating System not found Cause The operating system cannot be found in either Drive A or Drive C Solution Run the Setup program and make sure the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Message Press F1 to resume F2 to enter SETUP Cause Displayed after any recoverable error message Solution Press F1 to start the bo...

Страница 187: ...M failed at offset nnnn of the 64K block at which the error was detected Message System cache error Cache disabled Cause RAM cache failed the BIOS test BIOS disabled the cache Message System RAM failed at offset nnnn Cause System RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64K block at which the error was detected Message System timer error Cause The timer test failed Beep Codes Beep codes can signify a term...

Страница 188: ...ze DRAM 1 3 3 2 29h Initialize POST memory manager 1 3 3 3 2Ah Clear 512 KB base RAM 1 3 4 1 2Ch RAM failure on address line xxxx 1 3 4 3 2Eh RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus 1 4 1 1 30h RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus 2 1 2 2 45h POST device initialization 2 1 2 3 46h Check ROM copyright notice 2 2 3 1 58h Test for unexpected interrupts 2 2 4 1 5Ch ...

Страница 189: ...tel Microsoft and Toshiba When installed on the system ACPI will enable the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer With ACPI the operating system can turn off peripheral devices such as CD ROM drives when they are not in use As another example ACPI will enable manufacturers to produce computers that automatically power up as soon as you touch ...

Страница 190: ...dges look smoother by filling in the jags with an intermediate color Usually used in reference to the edges of shapes especially letters on a computer screen API Application Programming Interface An API is a series of functions that programs can use to make the operating system do routine or repetitive tasks Using Windows APIs for example a program can open windows files and message boxes as well ...

Страница 191: ...ion for long term data storage especially for backup and security purposes Files can then be added to or deleted from the archive Also refers to the location where data is stored ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit A chip designed for use on a particular circuit board or for a very narrow range of use The digital signal processor chip on a modem is an ASIC asynchronous Refers to operation...

Страница 192: ...iskette drive storage medium that doesn t hold data Formatting generally detects and marks these areas so they won t be used Certain utility programs do too and it is a good idea to run this type of utility occasionally to prevent data loss if the condition of the drive changes bandwidth A measure of how much information something can carry Specifically data path times frequency For example the IS...

Страница 193: ...S Basic Input Output System A program or set of programs permanently stored in ROM chips installed on the system board The BIOS contains functions that control the real time clock keyboard disk drives video display and other peripheral devices For example the BIOS Setup utility program is contained in the BIOS and when you change the drive type you change the BIOS bit Binary digit The smallest uni...

Страница 194: ...ed as a whole especially in memory On a disk the data in one sector in modem data transfer the bits between checksums board Printed circuit board Board onto which computer components are soldered and thin wires are printed to connect the components boot To start up a computer The computer is generally booted in one of three ways by turning on the power switch cold boot by pressing the reset switch...

Страница 195: ...d The number of bits of data that can be transmitted in one second Because data compression schemes enable more than one bit per voltage transition bps is equivalent to baud only if no compression is used buffer A place especially in RAM for the temporary storage of data for the purpose of speeding up an operation such as printing or drive access Data from a buffer is available more quickly than d...

Страница 196: ...trol the bus without needing intervention from the CPU byte Group of eight contiguous bits Frequently written as an eight digit binary number or a two digit hexadecimal number One letter of the alphabet in ASCII code takes one byte C cache A special block of fast memory used for temporary storage of frequently used data for quick retrieval A memory cache sometimes called a cache store or RAM cache...

Страница 197: ...itted number If the numbers are the same the transmission was probably OK clock Electronic timer oscillator used to synchronize computer operations The oscillator generates the timing pulses that coordinate and enable the flow of data within a digital device Also a circuit powered by battery that keeps track of the date and time for human and various system requirements clock speed The frequency a...

Страница 198: ...or example stating how many times something occurs can be shorter than stating each occurrence It is shorter to say print a million white pixels than to say print white pixel number one print white pixel number two D default The system s factory setting for a specific device feature or system function A setting that a computer uses if it has not been modified by a user DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modu...

Страница 199: ...c A type of CD ROM that holds a minimum of 4 7 GB enough for a full length movie The DVD specification supports disks with capacities of from 4 7 GB to 17 GB and access rates of 600 Kbps to 1 3 Mbps One of the best features of DVD drives is that they are backward compatible with CD ROM disks This means that DVD players can play old CD ROMs CD I disks and video CDs as well as new DVD ROMs Newer DVD...

Страница 200: ...entium and Pentium II processors EIDE Extended Integrated Drive Electronics The EIDE specification is an enhanced version of IDE that allows for faster transfer rates and supports larger hard drive sizes enhanced VGA A video interface that offers more colors or higher resolution than VGA EPP Enhanced Parallel Port a parallel port standard for PCs that supports bidirectional communication between t...

Страница 201: ... most common usage on the Internet allows a user to download files without having an account at the remote computer function key The set of keys on the keyboard usually F1 through F12 that let you get help and error message information or quickly select frequently used commands G graphics accelerator A term referring to a higher end video controller that handles high speed graphics and usually con...

Страница 202: ...t adapter An expansion board that serves as a controller for SCSI devices hot key Combination of two or three keys such as Ctrl Alt D that you press simultaneously for a particular function hot plugging The ability to add and remove devices to a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change The Universal Serial Bus see USB external bus stan...

Страница 203: ...rupt then returns to what it was doing I O address Input Output address How the CPU sees an I O port It puts data into this address or reads the data in it The device at the other end of the I O port gets the data from that address or puts the data there respectively IRQ Interrupt Request A signal that when received by the CPU makes it stop what it is doing to do something else An interrupt is a w...

Страница 204: ...Plug and Play ISA enables the operating system to configure expansion boards automatically so that users do not need to fiddle with DIP switches and jumpers See plug and play isochronous A form of data transmission in which individual characters are only separated by a whole number of bit length intervals K kilobyte KB 1024 bytes L L2 cache Refers to level 2 or secondary cache A type of cache that...

Страница 205: ...a single chip that includes an arithmetic logic unit control logic and control memory unit MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface An interface for connecting suitably equipped musical instruments to suitably equipped computers MIF Management Information File A file stored on a PC that holds system data such as a model ID and serial number that can be manipulated over a network from a centralize...

Страница 206: ...almost CD quality audio by utilizing advanced compression techniques MPEG files allow for more realistic motion with a smaller file size than earlier formats making it a popular format for digital full length movies Files in the MPEG format have an MPG extension N nonvolatile memory Storage media that retains its data when system power is turned off Nonvolatile memory is a complementary metal oxid...

Страница 207: ... determined by a command or setting whose purpose is to define or limit the characteristic password A string of characters that the user must enter before the system allows access or system privileges PCI Peripheral Component Interface Interconnect A self configuring personal computer local bus designed by Intel Most modern PCs include a PCI bus in addition to a more general ISA expansion bus PCI ...

Страница 208: ...e it without worrying about setting DIP switches jumpers and other configuration elements port Any connection by which data can enter or leave a computer or peripheral You plug cables into ports Provides the means for an interface between the microprocessor and external devices A cable connector is usually plugged into the port to attach the device to the computer processor In a computer a functio...

Страница 209: ...ication in use on your computer read To extract data from a storage device such as a diskette ROM Read Only Memory Memory in which stored data cannot be modified by the user except under special conditions reset The process of returning a device to zero or to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition resolution The degree of screen image clarity Video display resolution is determined by the num...

Страница 210: ...n open two memory pages at once which simulates the dual port nature of other video RAM technologies access by two different devices simultaneously See VRAM and WRAM SIMM Single Inline Memory Module A small circuit board that can hold a group of memory chips Typically SIMMs hold up to nine RAM chips On PCs the ninth chip is for parity error checking Unlike memory chips SIMMs are measured in bytes ...

Страница 211: ... drive and automatically backing up system files to a user specified device such as a tape or Zip drive sound card An expansion card designed for sound input and output Sound cards can record and play back digital audio Most also have a MIDI synthesizer which means they can play MIDI files some also have MIDI inputs and outputs super video graphics array SVGA A color bit mapped graphics display st...

Страница 212: ...and is necessary to take advantage of new faster Ultra ATA disk drives The official name for the protocol is Ultra DMA 33 USB Universal Serial Bus An external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps 12 million bits per second A single USB port can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices such as mice modems and keyboards USB also supports Plug and Play installation and hot...

Страница 213: ...hat you add to the system are volatile memory See nonvolatile memory VRAM Video RAM VRAM is special purpose memory used by video adapters Unlike conventional RAM VRAM can be accessed by two different devices simultaneously This enables a video adapter to access the VRAM for screen updates at the same time that the CPU provides new data VRAM yields better graphics performance but is more expensive ...

Страница 214: ...storage device write back Also called copy back A cache strategy where write operations to data stored in the internal microprocessor L1 cache aren t copied to system memory until absolutely necessary In contrast a write through cache performs all write operations in parallel data is written to system memory and the L1 cache simultaneously Write back caching yields somewhat better performance than...

Страница 215: ...eved that the maximum data transmission rate over copper telephone wires was 33 6 Kbps but X2 achieves higher rates by taking advantage of the fact that most phone switching stations are connected by high speed digital lines X2 bypasses the normal digital to analog conversion and sends the digital data over the telephone wires directly to your modem where it is decoded ...

Страница 216: ...5 12 Bulletin Board Service 7 6 C Cable diskette drive 5 20 IDE 5 21 power 5 22 CD ROM DVD drive features 1 6 1 7 CDs 2 6 cleaning 2 7 handling 2 6 loading 2 8 removing 2 8 using 2 6 Chassis 3 3 Checking hard drive parameters 4 11 Cleaning your system 2 16 CMOS battery replacement 6 11 Compact discs See CDs Connectors audio 1 12 audio ports 1 12 keyboard port 1 11 mouse port 1 11 parallel port 1 1...

Страница 217: ...port 7 8 FaxFlash service 7 4 Features CD ROM DVD drive 1 6 controls 1 4 1 5 diskette drive 1 5 diskettes 2 5 modem 1 13 mouse 1 15 multimedia 2 8 3 5 power management 2 9 speakers 1 14 system 3 2 system board 3 3 Zip drive 1 13 Finding information 2 18 Flashing the BIOS 4 27 Front panel disk lamp 1 5 features 1 3 power button 1 4 power lamp 1 5 removal 5 26 reset button 1 4 H Handling CDs 2 6 Har...

Страница 218: ...arranty repair service 6 10 O Online documentation 2 18 Option installation 3 1 2 inch device 5 28 5 1 4 inch device 5 33 board 5 9 external options 5 35 memory 5 16 precautions 5 3 P Panel replacement 5 35 Parallel port 1 11 Password Administrator 2 9 clearing 4 30 setting 2 10 User 2 9 using 2 11 POST 2 2 Power lamp 1 4 1 5 2 2 Power management features 2 9 setting 2 9 Power saving 3 7 Power sup...

Страница 219: ...ility 4 2 Setup utility uses 4 3 Shipping procedures 2 17 Shutting down the system 2 3 Speakers 1 14 Starting Setup utility 4 4 Starting the system 2 2 Storage device installation 5 25 cabling 5 23 device cables 5 20 device preparation 5 19 device slots 5 18 System care 2 15 System shutdown 2 3 System startup 2 2 T Technical support emailing questions 7 3 NEC CSD FTP site 7 3 NEC CSD website 7 9 T...

Страница 220: ...Index 5 Z Zip drive release button data lamp 1 14 using 1 13 ...

Страница 221: ...r there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation betwe...

Страница 222: ...e manufacturer s instructions ADVERTISSEMENT Il y a danger d explosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d un type recommandé par le constructeur Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant Battery Disposal Do not place used batteries in your regular trash The nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydr...

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