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 Solving System Problems   7-3

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

 See the following sections to match your problem area and
view the possible causes and solutions.

 When trying to solve problems, you should note what the
system was doing when the problem occurred and what you
attempted to do to correct the problem. This information is
useful if you request assistance.

System Problems

 Check 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
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 beeps continue, call NECCSD/ETC
technical support at 888-ETC-SUPT (888-382-7878).

„

System does not maintain date, time, system
configuration information

 Replace the CMOS battery.

Содержание POWERMATE P ETC

Страница 1: ...achusetts Ave Boxborough MA 01719 508 264 8000 declare that the product NEC PowerMate MT V P 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 ...

Страница 2: ...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...

Страница 3: ...nding information about a variety of 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 S...

Страница 4: ... Appendix C Limited Warranty includes warranty information about your PowerMate P 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 conventio...

Страница 5: ...mple type return and press Enter File names are printed in uppercase letters RELATED DOCUMENTS In addition to this guide the following printed documentation ships with your PowerMate P ETC Series system NEC PowerMate P ETC Series Quick Setup Quick Reference Roadmap Quick Setup contains information for quickly getting your system up and running Read this information to set up the system for the fir...

Страница 6: ...em 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 help file that complements the How Does Your Workplace Measure Up brochure Using Windows 95 Comes with Windows 95 systems Contains information fo...

Страница 7: ...ectors 1 9 Power Supply Features 1 11 Speakers 1 12 Microphone 1 14 2 Getting Started Using a Mouse 2 1 Using Online Documentation 2 2 Where to Go From Here 2 4 3 Installing Options Option Installation Procedures 3 2 General Rules 3 2 Safety Precautions 3 3 Removing the System Unit Cover 3 4 Replacing the System Unit Cover 3 7 Expansion Boards 3 8 Locating Expansion Slots 3 9 Installing an Expansi...

Страница 8: ...e 3 26 Device Cables 3 26 Diskette Drive Signal Cable 3 27 IDE Signal Cables 3 28 System Power Cables 3 30 Cabling Storage Devices 3 30 IDE Device Cabling 3 31 Diskette Drive Cabling 3 32 Installing Storage Devices 3 33 Installing the 3 1 2 Inch Hard Disk Drive 3 33 Removing the Side Panel 3 37 Removing the Front Panel 3 38 Installing the 5 1 4 Inch Device 3 39 Replacing the Side and Front Panels ...

Страница 9: ...figuration 4 7 IDE Translation Mode 4 8 Language 4 10 Boot Options 4 10 Boot Options Submenu 4 10 Boot Sequence 4 10 System Cache 4 11 Boot Speed 4 11 Num Lock 4 11 Setup Prompt 4 11 Hard Disk Pre Delay 4 12 Typematic Rate Programming 4 12 Scan User Flash Area 4 13 Boot Virus Detection 4 13 Video Mode 4 13 Mouse 4 14 Base Memory 4 14 Extended Memory 4 14 BIOS Version 4 14 Advanced Menu 4 14 Proces...

Страница 10: ...e Memory Size 4 19 ISA LFB Size 4 19 ISA LFB Base Address 4 19 Video Palette Snoop 4 20 Latency Timer PCI Clock 4 20 Banks 0 1 and 2 SIMM Detected 4 20 Power Management Configuration 4 20 Power Management Submenu 4 21 IDE Drive Power Down 4 21 Inactivity Timer Minutes 4 22 Hot Key 4 22 Plug and Play Configuration 4 23 Plug and Play Submenu 4 23 Boot with PnP OS 4 24 ISA Shared Memory Size 4 24 ISA...

Страница 11: ...s 4 36 System Recovery 4 37 5 Setting System Board Jumpers Changing Processor Jumper Settings 5 2 BIOS Recovery 5 5 Clearing CMOS 5 7 Denying Access To Setup 5 9 Clearing Your Password 5 10 PCI Expansion Slots 5 12 6 Using Voyetra Sound Software Power Bar 6 2 Audio Mixer 6 3 Adjusting the Sound Using Software 6 3 Adjusting the Sound Using the Speakers 6 4 CD Player 6 4 WAV Player 6 4 Recording Dig...

Страница 12: ...3 Getting Technical Help 7 13 A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work For You A 1 Arrange Your Equipment A 3 Adjust Your Chair A 4 Adjust Your Input Devices A 6 Adjust Your Monitor A 8 Vary Your Workday A 10 Pre Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors A 11 Checking Your Comfort How Do You Measure Up A 12 Checking Your Chair A 12 Checking Your Keyboard A 12 Checking Y...

Страница 13: ... For C 3 How You Can Get Warranty Service C 3 Limitation Of Damages and Implied Warranties C 4 How State Law Relates to the Warranty C 4 For Warranty Information C 5 List of Tables Quick Reference to Information About Your Computer 2 5 Recommended Memory Upgrade Path 3 15 Navigation Keys 4 4 Hot Key Parameters 4 23 Security Passwords 4 27 Interrupt Level Assignments B 1 ...

Страница 14: ...lthy Work Environment Once you set up your PowerMate P ETC series system the next thing is to become familiar with the system The following information provides a brief overview of the front and back features of your system For a comprehensive source of information about your computer see the online NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation The online documentation can be accessed through NE...

Страница 15: ...NT FEATURES The following figures show the features on the front of the system A brief description follows the figures Front features The following figure shows in detail the system controls and lamps called out in the previous figure ...

Страница 16: ... 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 A blinking system unit power lamp lets you know that the system is in a power saving ...

Страница 17: ...her 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 whether or not your hard disk is active A green lamp tells you that the hard disk is reading or writing data ...

Страница 18: ...ble devices such as laptops and personal digital assistance PDA products using application software supporting IrDA data transfer Your system comes with LapLink software for wireless data transfer With IrDA software you can transfer data at speeds of up to 115 kilobytes per second and at distances up to 3 feet from the IR window Diskette Drive A Diskette drive A loads and starts programs from a di...

Страница 19: ...kette drive CD ROM Reader An eight speed CD ROM reader is a standard feature in multimedia models The CD ROM reader is assigned as drive F Use the CD ROM reader to load and start programs from a compact disc CD You can also use the 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 Options in C...

Страница 20: ...optional set of headphones with a stereo mini jack plug Volume control knob Lets you adjust 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 ...

Страница 21: ... for loading a CD into the reader Press the open close button to open or close 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 figure shows the connectors on the rear of the computer The slot location of the network interface board in your system might vary from the slot location shown on the figur...

Страница 22: ...Audio and network board connectors External Connectors External connectors 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 pi...

Страница 23: ...hese ports to connect up to 126 daisy chained devices monitors communication devices mass storage and more directly to your system Printer Port Use this port to connect a parallel printer with a 25 pin connector to the system Mouse port Attach the mouse that comes with your computer to this port The mouse port supports a PS 2 compatible mouse Keyboard port Attach the keyboard that comes with your ...

Страница 24: ...d speakers stereo tape recorder or an external amplifier for audio output Use this jack to connect the stereo speakers that come with your system Serial Ports Attach a serial device with a 9 pin connector to each serial port Serial devices include a pointing device serial printer or modem Power Supply Features Your system has the following power supply features Power supply fan Keep this area clea...

Страница 25: ...s Outlets in Europe Australia and Asia except Taiwan are 230 volts Taiwan uses 115 volt outlets Power socket Connect your power cable to this socket SPEAKERS Multimedia models come with a pair of high quality 20 watt stereo speakers that you can arrange to suit your work environment Speaker Volume Control Power Button Power Lamp Treble Bass Headphone Jack ...

Страница 26: ...set features a power button power lamp volume treble and bass control knobs and headphone jack Adjust the speaker volume by using the volume control on the front of the right speaker or by using the preinstalled sound system software Use the sound software to balance the speakers The sound software is Voyetra Multimedia Sound Software See Chapter 6 for information on using the Voyetra sound softwa...

Страница 27: ...troducing Your Computer 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 Voyetra sound software Microphone ...

Страница 28: ...ck reference to what you can do and where you can go for 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 Here are the basic ways to use the mouse Click Clicking selects an object on your screen To click point to the object and press and release the left mouse button Clicking the right mouse button o...

Страница 29: ...ouse 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 informatio...

Страница 30: ...d the documentation is organized by topic and the following modules System Tour User s Guide Product Information Center Option Installation Center Support Center NOTE Run the online NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation at the shipping default video resolution 800 by 600 with 256 colors with small fonts Other online documents include Healthy Environment Access the document by clicking St...

Страница 31: ... wizards to guide you through procedures WHERE TO GO FROM HERE Once you have your system up and running we suggest that you do the following See the online help file Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Take the System Tour in your online NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation See the online User s Guide in your online NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation Install any applicati...

Страница 32: ...umentation Microsoft Office 97 Standard Edition Online Online help for each application Setting a password Setting a Password in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation Using Windows Online Using Windows 95 Printed Windows 95 User s Guide The NEC PowerMate Customers catalog offers additional Windows 95 and MS DOS 6 2 documentation Loading a CD Loading a CD in the on...

Страница 33: ...online help and Using the IR Port in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation Protecting my system from viruses Scan95 and WebScan in the online System Tour NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation Changing video drivers Changing Video Drivers in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation Using Desktop Management Interface Desktop ...

Страница 34: ...y SGRAM that provides resolutions of up to 1280 by 1024 with 256 colors 1152 by 864 with 32 K colors 1024 by 768 with 32 K colors 800 by 600 with 16 7 million colors or 640 by 480 with 16 7 million colors With an upgrade to 4 MB of video SGRAM your system supports resolutions of up to 1600 by 1200 with 32 K colors 1280 by 1024 with 64 K colors 1152 by 864 with 16 7 million colors 1024 by 768 with ...

Страница 35: ...r removing the cover are included in this chapter General Rules Follow these general rules when you install the system options Turn off system power and unplug the power cable Turn off and disconnect all peripherals When handling boards or chips touch the system frame to discharge static Do not disassemble parts other than those specified in the procedure All screws are Phillips head unless otherw...

Страница 36: ...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...

Страница 37: ...mage 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 cable Power is removed onl...

Страница 38: ...mponents Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before removing the system unit cover 3 Loosen the three thumb screws at the rear of the system unit If you installed a padlock on the back of the system unlock the padlock and remove it Loosening the cover screws ...

Страница 39: ...of the system grasp the handle and pull it back so that the cover clears the padlock slot Releasing the cover 5 Lift up at the top of the cover to release the cover tabs from the chassis 6 Pull the cover up until it comes free of the chassis ...

Страница 40: ...eir slots on the chassis 2 Insert the metal tabs on the bottom of the system cover into their slots on the chassis Replacing the cover 3 Slide the cover forward to meet the front panel NOTE The cover fits tightly If the cover does not slide all the way to the front panel place one hand on the front of the unit while you slide the cover forward from the rear ...

Страница 41: ...our system supports industry standard 8 and 16 bit ISA Plug and Play or non Plug and Play and 32 bit PCI 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 ...

Страница 42: ...ndustry standard 8 bit or 16 bit expansion boards The PCI ISA slot also supports PCI expansion boards 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 ...

Страница 43: ... the board such as setting switches or jumpers 3 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 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 Removing a slot cover ...

Страница 44: ...nt 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 5 Insert the screw removed earlier to secure the expansion board to the support bracket Installing an expansion board 6 Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board 7 Replace the system unit cover ...

Страница 45: ...les 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 expansion board 5 Replace the slot cover removed when the expansion board was installed 6 Replace the system unit cover ...

Страница 46: ... System board sockets and connectors SIMM UPGRADE Your system comes with 16 MB of main system memory Six sockets on the system board support up to 192 MB of high speed memory using industry standard tin plated single in line memory modules SIMM NOTE You can install 60 ns parity or nonparity EDO SIMMs into the SIMM sockets See the following list for supported SIMMs ...

Страница 47: ... installed in the system 2 determine the SIMM configuration needed to increase memory NOTE SIMM memory must be installed in pairs of the same memory type 3 identify SIMM sockets Locate the six SIMM sockets on the system board see System Board Options If any cables block access to the SIMM sockets label and disconnect them If any boards block access to the sockets remove them Use the following tabl...

Страница 48: ...6 MB 16 MB Empty Empty Empty Empty 40 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 40 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB Empty Empty 48 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 48 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 48 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB Empty Empty 56 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 64 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 64 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB Empty Empty 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB Empty Empty Empty Empty 72 MB 32 MB 32 ...

Страница 49: ...MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB Empty Empty 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 136 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 144 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 160 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 192 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB Removing a SIMM Use the following procedure to remove a SIMM CAUTION Reduce static discharge by touching the system s metal chassis 1 Remove the syste...

Страница 50: ...following procedure to install a SIMM stick Installing a SIMM Install a SIMM as follows 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Locate the SIMM sockets see System Board Options Remove any currently installed SIMMs that are not needed CAUTION Before installing a SIMM reduce static discharge by touching the system s metal chassis ...

Страница 51: ...e of the SIMM socket as shown in the following figure 5 Insert the SIMM at an angle into the socket 6 Tilt the SIMM towards the locking tabs using equal pressure at the ends of the SIMM until it locks into the socket Inserting the SIMM 7 Replace any cables or boards that may have been removed 8 Replace the system unit cover ...

Страница 52: ...ith a 3 MB upgrade module 1 Remove the system unit cover as previously described 2 Locate the video SGRAM sockets see System Board Options If any expansion boards are obstructing your view of the sockets remove the boards see Removing an Expansion Board CAUTION Reduce static discharge by touching the system s metal chassis 3 Align the module over the sockets on the system board Using equal pressur...

Страница 53: ...3 20 Installing Options Aligning the video SGRAM module with the sockets 4 Replace any boards that were removed 5 Replace the system unit cover ...

Страница 54: ...have the correct 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 System Board Options If any expansion boards are obstructing the socket remove ...

Страница 55: ... processor CAUTION Before picking up the processor reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the system unit 5 Lift the processor out of the socket 6 Continue with the following procedure to install the new OverDrive processor ...

Страница 56: ...N Before picking up the OverDrive processor reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the system unit 2 Align the notched corner of the OverDrive processor with the alignment corner in the socket and insert the processor Aligning the processor 3 Swing the lever down to lock the OverDrive processor into the socket ...

Страница 57: ...r change see Chapter 5 Setting System Board Jumpers 5 Replace any boards removed during this procedure 6 Replace the system unit cover DATA STORAGE DEVICES The system board in the computer supports the following storage devices up to two diskette drives including the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive up to four IDE devices such as IDE hard disks and an IDE CD ROM reader Other storage devices might r...

Страница 58: ...Installing Options 3 23 Installing Options 3 ...

Страница 59: ...3 24 Installing Options ...

Страница 60: ...hard disk drive slots 1 inch high thin height three 5 1 4 inch accessible device slots 1 6 inch high half height In multimedia models one accessible device slot contains the standard CD ROM reader Other accessible devices diskette drive tape drive CD ROM reader can be installed in the 5 1 4 inch slots A hard disk with a 5 1 4 inch form factor can be installed in the 5 1 4 inch slots Locating devic...

Страница 61: ...ing 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 The standard IDE hard disk is set as the master device on the primary IDE connector The CD ROM reader in multimedia models is the master device on the secondary IDE connector Device Cables The cables used for installation of optional storag...

Страница 62: ...tte drive The installation of a second diskette drive in your system does not require the replacement of the existing 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 ...

Страница 63: ...nector Multimedia systems come with a second IDE cable connected to the CD ROM reader and to the secondary IDE connector Each IDE connector on the system board supports two IDE devices The addition 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 I...

Страница 64: ... 3 29 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 cable with the pin 1 side of the drive connector IDE cable connectors ...

Страница 65: ...rage configurations Power cable 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 on the following optional devices IDE devices hard disk drive or CD ...

Страница 66: ...o prevent bending drive connector pins Align the 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 a CD ROM reader also connect the audio cable see the instructions that come with the reader ...

Страница 67: ...he diskette drive 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 ...

Страница 68: ...ing the side panel removing the front panel installing a 5 1 4 inch device replacing the front and side panels Installing the 3 1 2 Inch Hard Disk Drive Install the hard disk drive into the rear slot as follows 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device such as setting jumpers and switches 3 Remove and label any cables that interfere with ins...

Страница 69: ...o install the internal hard disk drive you must first remove the power supply Remove the power supply as follows Locate the power supply as shown Locating the power supply Disconnect the power supply cables from the system board ...

Страница 70: ...talling Options 3 35 Remove the power supply screws Removing the power supply Lift the power supply out of the system unit 5 Align the holes in the hard disk drive with the holes at the bottom of the unit ...

Страница 71: ...ing the 3 1 2 inch drive 7 Connect the drive cables 8 Replace the power supply and reattach the power supply cables to the system board 9 Replace the four screws 10 Replace the system unit cover See Replacing the System Unit Cover 11 Run the Setup program to set the new configuration ...

Страница 72: ...all using rails from the front The side panel does 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 side panel by removing the two screws from the top of the panel Removing the side panel ...

Страница 73: ...e removed if you are installing a 3 1 2 inch hard disk drive 1 Remove the front panel by releasing the six tabs from the back of the front panel Removing the front panel 2 Identify the slot for the device being installed 3 Remove the blank panel from the selected slot by pressing the panel tabs from inside the front panel and pushing the blank panel out ...

Страница 74: ...ling the 5 1 4 Inch Device Installing the 5 1 4 Inch Device Install an accessible device into the device cage as follows 1 Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device such as setting jumpers and switches 2 If installing the device in the middle or top slots go to Step 4 Otherwise continue with Step 3 3 Attach rails to the sides of the device ...

Страница 75: ...evice all the way into the slot 5 Connect the device cables 6 Secure the device as follows If installing in the top slot align the holes in the device with the holes in the side of the system unit Secure the device to the system with the four screws two to a side that come with the device If installing in the middle and bottom slots secure the device to the system from the front with the two metal...

Страница 76: ...ng the Side and Front Panels To replace the front and side panels follow this procedure 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 ...

Страница 77: ...Options Aligning the front panel 3 Replace the side panel and reinsert the screws to hold the panel in place 4 Replace the cover See Replacing the System Unit Cover 5 Run the Setup program to set the new configuration ...

Страница 78: ... devices Connecting a Parallel Printer 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 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 ...

Страница 79: ...Connecting an RS 232C Device NOTE 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 ...

Страница 80: ...Installing Options 3 45 Connecting an RS 232C cable 3 Secure the cable with the screws provided 4 Connect the other end to the serial device ...

Страница 81: ...ystems only THE SETUP UTILITY The Setup utility program allows you to enter system configuration information and control special features of the system NOTE Your system ships from the factory with the correct system parameters for your configuration Unless you add optional hardware you do not need to run Setup to operate your system However you might wish to run the Setup utility to set features t...

Страница 82: ...rameters and store the information in a safe place This lets you restore your system to the current parameters if you ever need to replace the battery When to Use Setup The Setup utility lets you view and set system parameters Use the Setup utility program to set the time and date update or check system parameters when you add or remove expansion options change or set power management features cor...

Страница 83: ...eck reminder and system backup reminder set system parameters in the event that you need to replace the complimentary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS battery How to Start Setup To start the Setup utility follow these steps 1 Turn on or reboot the system 2 Press F1 after POST but before the system boots up to start the memory test There is about five seconds to press F1 before the system boot contin...

Страница 84: ...mmand or Selects submenu or arrow keys Moves cursor up and down Main Advanced Security Exit System Date 03 14 1997 F1 Help System Time 08 12 20 ESC Back Enter Select Floppy Options Press Enter Primary IDE Master IBM DAQA 32160 Previous Item Primary IDE Slave Not Installed Next Item Secondary IDE Master Not Installed Select Menu Secondary IDE Slave Not Installed Language English US F5 Setup Default...

Страница 85: ... press Enter MAIN MENU The following is a list of available options when you select the Main Menu in the legend bar Other Main Menu options are available by selecting submenus NOTE See How to Start Setup for a look at a typical Main menu screen Use the arrow keys to select one of the following Main Menu options and press Enter to select a submenu Items with grayed out text are not available Explan...

Страница 86: ...e type of diskette drive in your system Unless you are changing your hardware you do not need to change the diskette drive floppy A or B settings If you add an optional 5 1 4 inch diskette drive to your system select Floppy B and change the parameter to 1 2 MB 5 25 inch IDE Devices The hard disk drive drive C is configured as Primary IDE Master This field reports the presence of an identification ...

Страница 87: ...ity IDE Translation Mode Multiple Sector Setting Fast Programmed I O Modes IDE Device Configuration The system is shipped with the default as Auto Configured selected in this submenu The system then automatically detects the hard disk type and sets the remaining parameters If your IDE hard disk does not feature auto IDE type detection or your IDE hard disk was formatted on another system with para...

Страница 88: ...maximum size limitations imposed by the Standard CHS mode It should be used only when the drive supports logical block addressing LBA and the OS supports LBA or uses the BIOS to access the disk Extended CHS mode also overcomes the 528 MB maximum size limitations imposed by the Standard CHS mode It can be used with drives which are larger than 528 MB but do not support the LBA mode Auto Detected de...

Страница 89: ... but does so in a different manner OS 2 2 1 and OS 2 WARP can support LBA ECHS or Standard CHS methods Note that LBA support may require a switch setting on an OS 2 drive in order to operate in the mode OS 2 2 0 and Novell Netware can support either ECHS or Standard CHS methods but not LBA DOS and Windows can support LBA ECHS or Standard CHS methods If the Fast 32 bit IDE option of Windows is used...

Страница 90: ...hich affect the boot process to be set Boot Options Submenu The Boot Options Submenu lets you check or change the following bootup parameters Boot Sequence System Cache Boot Speed Num Lock Setup Prompt Hard Disk Pre Delay Typematic Rate Programming Scan User Flash Area Boot Virus Detection Boot Sequence The BIOS attempts to load the operating system in the sequence listed here The defaults are as ...

Страница 91: ...ault boot speed is Turbo De turbo mode slows the CPU by disabling the system cache and adding increased refresh cycles NOTE De turbo does not reduce the CPU speed to 8 MHz If De turbo is selected it will automatically Disable the System Cache Num Lock The Num Lock field controls whether the Num Lock key on the keyboard will be On or Off at bootup The default is On Setup Prompt The Setup Prompt fie...

Страница 92: ...conds 21 seconds 30 seconds Disabled default Typematic Rate Programming The parameter controls whether the default user configuration values are used for Typematic Rate Delay and Typematic Rate The field is set as Default Default sets the Typematic Delay to 250 msec and Typematic Rate to 15 Override provides the following two options These options allow you to customize the values Typematic Rate D...

Страница 93: ...r sec 20 char sec 24 char sec 30 char sec Scan User Flash Area Allows a user s program to scan the user Flash area for user data Can be set as Disabled or Enabled The default is Disabled Boot Virus Detection Enables an anti virus program resident in the BIOS to scan for any virus in the system The program can also repair the virus infected area The default is Enabled Video Mode This field cannot b...

Страница 94: ...formation field only Displays the amount of system memory above 1 MB BIOS Version This field cannot be entered it is an information field only Reports the BIOS identification string ADVANCED MENU Selecting Advanced from the menu bar on the Main Menu displays a menu with the following options Use the arrow keys to select an item from the Advanced menu and press Enter Explanations of each topic foll...

Страница 95: ... cannot be entered it is an information field only The processor operates at the rated internal and external speeds Cache Size This field cannot be entered it is an information field only Peripheral Configuration When the cursor is placed in the Peripheral Configuration field you can select it by pressing Enter The Peripheral Submenu appears for setting parameters that affect the IDE devices diske...

Страница 96: ...is Auto Configured Serial Port 1 and 2 Address The serial ports 1 and 2 may be Auto Configured detected or Disabled The default is Auto Configured When Auto Configured is selected the first free Serial port is assigned regardless of what is selected The serial COM port and addresses are as follows When an option is selected for one serial port the selection is not available for the second port Dis...

Страница 97: ... Compatible sets the parallel port to the standard AT compatibility Bi directional default sets the parallel port to input output mode only ECP sets the parallel port to the Enhanced Capabilities Port ECP mode EPP sets the parallel port to the Enhanced Parallel Port EPP mode Audio Interface For multimedia systems this option Enables the Vibra 16C audio subsystem If this option is Disabled then the...

Страница 98: ...e Advanced Chipset Configuration field you can select it by pressing Enter The Advanced Chipset Submenu appears allowing parameters which affect the system performance to be changed Advanced Chipset Submenu The Advanced Chipset Submenu lets you check or change the following chipset parameters Base Memory Size ISA LFB Size ISA LFB Base Address Video Palette Snoop Latency Timer PCI Clocks Banks 0 1 ...

Страница 99: ...des a mechanism for creating a hole in the system memory map Address accesses made to this hole will be directed to the ISA bus instead of main memory This Disabled setting should not be changed unless you are using an ISA board which has memory greater than 64K needs to be accessed by the CPU and you are not using the Plug and Play run time utilities The following choices are available Disabled d...

Страница 100: ...nooping feature is broken on the PCI card Latency Timer PCI Clock The Latency Timer PCI CLOCK field controls the length of time an agent on the PCI bus can hold the bus when another agent has requested the bus Value choices range between 0 and 256 the default value is 66 Banks 0 1 and 2 SIMM Detected These fields cannot be entered it is an information field only These fields display either Fast Pa...

Страница 101: ...l on state or standby state with partial power reduction when idle NOTE This field must be enabled to be Energy Star Compliant Enabled default allows the BIOS to work with the OS and reduce power consumption when idle This selection allows you to customize the following power management fields Disabled keeps the computer in a full on state and eliminates the following power management options IDE ...

Страница 102: ...c character Press CTRL ALT user defined alphabetic character when not in Setup to use the feature Typically there is some delay before the system enters power management mode and the speaker issues two tones If there is a User Password in effect the Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock lamps on the keyboard flash in sequence indicating that the system is in Secure Mode See Set User Password field in...

Страница 103: ...ivity is detected Plug and Play Configuration When the cursor is placed in the Plug and Play Configuration field you can select it by pressing Enter The Plug and Play Submenu appears for setting PCI ISA Plug and Play expansion board parameters Plug and Play Submenu The Plug and Play Submenu lets you check or change the Configuration Mode parameters Use the Configuration Mode field to choose the me...

Страница 104: ...ities and those without Only Boot With PnP OS is visible Boot with PnP OS The Boot with PnP OS field enables the system to boot with an operating system capable of managing Plug and Play add in cards The choices are as follows None Other Windows 95 default ISA Shared Memory Size The ISA Shared Memory Size field is used to set a block of system memory which will not be shadowed Shadowing is a techn...

Страница 105: ...KB 64 KB 80 KB 96 KB NOTE If a value of 96 KB is selected then the ISA Shared Memory Base Address field can only be set to C8000h if 80 KB then a value of C8000 or CC000h etc ISA Shared Memory Base Address The ISA Shared Memory Base Address field is only displayed when an ISA Shared Memory Size has be selected The choices are as follows C8000h default CC000h D0000h D4000h D8000h DC000h ...

Страница 106: ...vent Logging Configuration When set to Enabled keeps track of system events SECURITY MENU There are two types of passwords available User Password and Administrative Password The user passwords can be used to access the Setup Utility the keyboard upon initial boot and the keyboard when used in conjunction with the Security Hot Key The Administrative Password is used to control access to the Setup ...

Страница 107: ...inistrative Passwords Yes No No User Yes Admin Yes Yes No Passwords Enabled No No Yes No No If the Administrative Password is in effect and Setup is entered with the User Password only the following fields may be changed System Date System Time User Password Security Hot Key Unattended Start Power Management Hot Key NOTE You can enter the Setup program with either a User or Supervisor password How...

Страница 108: ...ther Enabled or Disabled The default is Disabled Administrative Password This field allows you to enable an administrative level password during POST and to enter Setup When both the User Password and Administrative Password are Enabled only the Administrative Password gives you full access to all Setup fields This field can be either Enabled or Disabled The default is Disabled Set User Password a...

Страница 109: ...BAT then locks the keyboard The User Password must be entered to unlock it The BIOS does not provide any prompt string Security Hot Key CTRL ALT The Security Hot Key field is used to lock the keyboard when you step away from the system When you press CTRL ALT alpha numeric key the alpha numeric key is defined by the user the system enters secure mode locks the keyboard When this Hot Key combinatio...

Страница 110: ...es Press Enter to Continue Press ESC to Abort To save the changes and exit Setup press Enter Press Esc to return to the Exit submenu without affecting your changes Exit Discarding Changes Use this option to exit Setup without recording any changes you may have made After you select Exit Discarding Changes the program displays this message Exit Discarding Changes Press Enter to Continue Press ESC t...

Страница 111: ...ress ESC to Abort To load the defaults shipped with the system press Enter Press Esc to return to the Exit submenu without affecting your changes Discard Changes To undo any changes you have made in the Setup menus since Setup was last saved select Discard Changes The program displays this message Discard Changes Press Enter to Continue Press ESC to Abort To reset all changes made in the current s...

Страница 112: ...system 2 Turn off the system 3 Insert the flash diskette in drive A and turn on the system 4 When the flash upgrade menu appears choose Update Flash Memory Area from a file 5 When the menu asks you to enter a path filename use the arrow keys to select the bio file and press Enter 6 The utility asks for a confirmation that you want to load the new flash into memory Select Continue with Programming ...

Страница 113: ...nstalled software becomes unusable The following information describes the available restoration options and how to restore your system software if it becomes necessary System Restore Options System restore options available to you are as follows Restore Individual Files This option lets you select the files and directories you want restored from the Product Recovery CD Use this option to restore ...

Страница 114: ...cribe each of these options If your preinstalled software becomes unusable see Recovery Options later in this chapter Restore Individual Files Restore individual files to your hard disk as follows 1 With system power on insert the Product Recovery CD into the CD ROM reader 2 On the Windows 95 desktop double click My Computer 3 Double click the CD ROM reader F icon The NEC System Restore screen app...

Страница 115: ...dialog box highlight the files you want to use To restore all of the files listed click Select all of the above This highlights and selects all the files listed To restore only some of the files listed click the file you want and highlight it 3 Once your files are highlighted select the appropriate button under the list The buttons include Add selected files to list click this button to add the se...

Страница 116: ...st This method lets you remove one item at a time To remove the entire list click Clear list Once the list is set continue to the next section Restoring the Files Complete the restoration process 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 t...

Страница 117: ...d by the factory installed files You will lose 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 E...

Страница 118: ... 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...

Страница 119: ...or You have interrupted the Flash utility during a BIOS upgrade You want to clear all customized CMOS settings back to the factory defaults You want to deny access to the Setup utility You forgot your password and cannot boot your system You require more system resources CAUTION Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for your configuration If your system requires a jumper change change only the ...

Страница 120: ...he system power must be 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 the following jumpers on the system board see the following figure You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers see Removing Expansion Boards in Chapter 3 ...

Страница 121: ...iguration jumpers 4 Set the Processor Bus Speed jumpers for your processor Change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins as shown in the following figure We suggest using needle nose pliers to move a jumper ...

Страница 122: ...z Processor 60 MHz Bus Speed Jumper 5 6 2 3 C Jumper 5 6 2 3 D 133 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed Jumper 5 6 1 2 C Jumper 4 5 2 3 D 3 1 3 1 3 B C D 6 4 6 4 6 3 1 3 1 3 B C D 6 4 6 4 6 3 1 3 1 3 B C D 6 4 6 4 6 200 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed Jumper 5 6 1 2 C Jumper 5 6 1 2 D 3 1 3 1 3 B C D 6 4 6 4 6 Processor Voltage J6C2 VR Jumper 5 4 VRE Jumper 6 5 6 4 3 1 6 4 3 1 ...

Страница 123: ... cover see Replacing the System Unit Cover in Chapter 3 7 Power on the system BIOS RECOVERY If an interruption occurs during the BIOS upgrade that prevents continuation of the process it is possible that the BIOS may be left in an unstable state Use the following procedure to recover your BIOS 1 Power off the system and unplug any peripherals WARNING The system power must be off before removing th...

Страница 124: ...jumper settings 6 Replace the system unit cover see Replacing the System Unit Cover in Chapter 3 7 Connect system power cables and monitor 8 Power on the system The system displays a system configuration error message 9 Power off unplug the system and monitor and remove the cover 10 Return the jumper block to the Normal Operation position 11 If you removed any expansion boards replace them see Rep...

Страница 125: ... settings CAUTION Clearing CMOS changes your setup configuration including hard disk settings 1 Power off the system and unplug any peripherals WARNING The system power must be off before removing the cover and changing a jumper setting 2 Remove the system unit cover see Replacing the System Unit Cover in Chapter 3 3 Locate the CMOS Clear jumper J1K2 on the system board see the figure Locating sys...

Страница 126: ...or message 8 Power off unplug the system and monitor and remove the cover 9 Return the jumper block to the Normal Operation position 10 If you removed any expansion boards replace them see Replacing Expansion Boards in Chapter 3 11 Replace the system unit cover Reconnect the system power cables and peripheral devices 12 Power on the system 13 Run Setup see Chapter 4 Setting System Parameters CMOS ...

Страница 127: ... unplug any peripherals WARNING The system power must be off before removing the cover and changing a jumper setting 2 Remove the system unit cover see Removing the System Unit Cover in Chapter 3 3 Locate the Setup Access jumper J1K2 B on the system board see the figure Locating system configuration jumpers 4 You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers see Removing ...

Страница 128: ...etup see Chapter 4 Setting System Parameters CLEARING YOUR PASSWORD If you set a system password and you forget your password use the following procedure to clear your current system password and set a new one 1 Power off and unplug the system and any peripherals WARNING The system power must be off before removing the cover and changing a jumper setting Setup Access J1K2 Access Allowed Default Ju...

Страница 129: ...xpansion Boards in Chapter 3 4 Move the jumper block to the Password Clear position Clear Password jumper settings 5 Replace the system unit cover see Replacing the System Unit Cover in Chapter 3 6 Connect system power cables and monitor 7 Power on the system The system lets you boot your computer 8 Power off unplug the system and monitor and remove the cover 9 Return the jumper block to the Passw...

Страница 130: ... the information in the following figure for verification purposes only 1 Power off and unplug the system and any peripherals WARNING The system power must be off before removing the cover and changing a jumper setting 2 Remove the system unit cover see Removing the System Unit Cover in Chapter 3 3 Locate the PCI Slot jumper J4G1 on the system board see the figure Locating system configuration jum...

Страница 131: ...gurations Changing the jumper affects network functionality Change PCI slot settings 5 If you removed any expansion boards replace them see Replacing Expansion Boards in Chapter 3 6 Replace the system unit cover Replacing the System Unit Cover in Chapter 3 7 Connect system power cables and monitor 8 Power on the system The system reboots PCI Slots J4G1 Two PCI Slots Jumper 4 5 1 2 Three PCI Slots ...

Страница 132: ...apter 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 from Windows 95 click on the Start button and select Programs From Programs select Voyetra and a menu appears with the list of components Th...

Страница 133: ...he screen It quits AudioStation and activates Help See the following figure Power bar layout To activate a module click on the appropriate button If the module is open it closes and disappears from the stack If the module is closed it opens and appears at the bottom of the stack To quit AudioStation click on the Close button Power Bar CD Player Audio Mixer WAV Player MIDI Player MIDI Player CD WAV...

Страница 134: ...se the Audio Mixer 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 the Sound Using Software With your sound software you can control sound right from the Windows 95 desktop You can adjust the volume speaker balance and more From the Programs group click on t...

Страница 135: ... 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 saving the numbers in computer memory To play back the sound the software changes the data numbers back into electrical signals that the audio equipment amplifies and directs to the speakers or headphones The data format created by the WAV Player...

Страница 136: ...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...

Страница 137: ...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...

Страница 138: ... 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 the diagnostic diske...

Страница 139: ...l 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 res...

Страница 140: ... 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 correctly particularly if you just installed an option System sounds continuous b...

Страница 141: ... 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 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...

Страница 142: ...format it See your operating system documentation Check that the diskette size is 1 44 MB 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 doe...

Страница 143: ...he monitor s video controls 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 monit...

Страница 144: ...wing problem to see the possible cause and solution Image appears on screen but nothing happens when you use the mouse or keyboard Tighten the keyboard or mouse cable connection If this does not help turn off the system wait five or more seconds and turn on the system ...

Страница 145: ... the disc is a data disc not a music 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 CD ROM emergency eject feature The CD ROM plays music CD but the sound is not heard However WAV and MIDI sounds can be heard when played Check that the cable connecting the back of the CD ...

Страница 146: ...olume is still too low adjust the volume through the system software See Audio Mixer in Chapter 6 Sound is only coming from one speaker Balance the speaker output by adjusting the balance in the sound software See Audio Mixer in 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 conne...

Страница 147: ...r 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 battery Lithium act...

Страница 148: ...unplug 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 ...

Страница 149: ...N 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 6 With the positive side facing up snap the new battery into the socket 7 Replace any removed expansion boards 8 Replace the system unit cover ...

Страница 150: ...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 you with the test options GETTING TECHNICAL HELP If you tried correcting problems yourself and...

Страница 151: ...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...

Страница 152: ...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...

Страница 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...otrest 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 dis cussed in this appendix are made On...

Страница 156: ...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 157: ...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 158: ... 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 ...

Страница 159: ...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...

Страница 160: ...longed periods follow these instructions Vary your tasks throughout the day Take frequent short breaks that involve walking stand ing 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 161: ...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 ...

Страница 162: ...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 touch light when moving the mouse Checking Your Monitor Did you adjust your monitor so that the top of the screen is a...

Страница 163: ...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...

Страница 164: ...econfigured 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 Cascade INT outp...

Страница 165: ...evel Assignments INTERRUPT PRIORITY INTERRUPT DEVICE IRQ08 Real time clock IRQ09 Available IRQ10 Available Audio on multimedia configurations IRQ11 Network interface board IRQ12 PS 2 mouse IRQ13 Coprocessor IRQ14 Primary IDE IRQ15 Secondary IDE ...

Страница 166: ... 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 ...

Страница 167: ...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...

Страница 168: ... 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...

Страница 169: ...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...

Страница 170: ...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...

Страница 171: ... 28 Checking hard disk drive parameters 4 7 Clearing password jumper 5 10 CMOS battery replacement 7 10 CMOS jumper 5 7 Configuration jumpers 5 2 Configuring Plug and Play 4 23 Configuring Power Management 4 20 Connectors 1 9 keyboard 1 10 mouse 1 10 network interface board 1 10 printer 1 10 serial port 1 11 USB ports 1 10 VGA monitor connector 1 9 D Denying access to CMOS jumper 5 9 Diagnostics 7...

Страница 172: ...ller B 1 IR window 1 5 IrDA data transfer 1 5 J Jumper clearing password 5 10 denying access to CMOS 5 9 PCI slots 5 13 Jumpers BIOS recovery 5 5 CMOS 5 7 system board 5 2 K Keyboard connecting 1 10 port 1 10 L Lamps CD busy 1 8 disk 1 4 diskette drive busy 1 6 power 1 4 M Main menu options 4 5 Menus Advanced 4 14 Main 4 5 Microphone 1 14 features 1 11 jack 1 11 Mouse clicking 2 1 connecting 1 10 ...

Страница 173: ...1 12 Printer port connector 1 10 Problems 7 2 CD ROM 7 8 common problem solutions 7 3 diskette drive 7 5 Keyboard mouse 7 7 microphone 7 9 monitor 7 6 speakers 7 9 system 7 3 what to do 7 2 Processor upgrade 3 21 Product Recovery CD 4 37 R Record digital audio files 6 5 Reset button 1 4 Restarting your computer 1 4 Restoring individual files 4 34 Restoring system software options 4 33 restore indi...

Страница 174: ...re options 4 33 4 34 System unit cover removal 3 4 System unit cover replacement 3 7 T Technical support 7 13 Troubleshooting 7 1 common problems 7 3 if you have a problem 7 1 minor problems 7 2 online diagnostics 7 13 replacing the CMOS battery 7 10 Typematic rate delay 4 13 U Universal serial ports 1 10 Utilities Setup 4 1 V VGA monitor connector 1 9 Video upgrade 3 19 Voltage selector switch 1 ...

Страница 175: ...achusetts Ave Boxborough MA 01719 508 264 8000 declare that the product NEC PowerMate MT V P 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 ...

Страница 176: ...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 177: ...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 hydride batteries must be collected recycled or disposed of in an environmentally approved manner The incineration landfilling or mixing of batteries w...

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