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3-66 Installing Options

Secure the cable with the screws provided.

Connect the other end to the printer.

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.

Turn off power to the system and to the serial device.

Connect one end of the serial cable to one of the two
serial ports on the rear of the computer.

Connecting an RS-232C cable to the desktop

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Страница 1: ...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 NECCSD To allow for design and ...

Страница 2: ...xternal Connectors 1 15 Power Supply Features 1 17 Speakers 1 18 Microphone 1 19 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 Cover Removal and Replacement 3 4 Removing the Desktop Cover 3 5 Replacing the Desktop Cover 3 8 Removing the Minitower Cover 3 9...

Страница 3: ...rocessor 3 33 Installing the OverDrive Processor 3 35 Data Storage Devices 3 36 Locating Device Slots 3 37 Preparing the Device 3 39 Device Cables 3 39 Diskette Drive Signal Cable 3 40 IDE Signal Cables 3 41 System Power Cables 3 43 Cabling Storage Devices 3 43 IDE Device Cabling 3 44 Diskette Drive Cabling 3 45 Installing Desktop Storage Devices 3 46 Removing the Desktop 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket ...

Страница 4: ...evice 3 66 4 Setting System Parameters The Setup Utility 4 1 When to Use Setup 4 2 How to Start Setup 4 3 How to Use Setup 4 4 Main Menu 4 5 System Date Time 4 6 Diskette Drive 4 6 IDE Devices 4 6 IDE Device Configuration Submenu 4 7 IDE Device Configuration 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 N...

Страница 5: ... 17 Hardware Monitor Interface 4 17 PCI LAN Interface 4 18 Advanced Chipset Configuration 4 18 Advanced Chipset Submenu 4 18 Base 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 2...

Страница 6: ...kstations 4 33 PC Health Meter 4 34 PC Health Description 4 34 Inventory 4 35 Using DMI 4 36 Heceta Capabilities 4 36 CD Restore 4 37 Selecting CD Restore Options 4 37 Restore Individual Files 4 37 System Recovery 4 38 Restoring Individual Files 4 39 Selecting Files 4 40 Checking Selected Files 4 40 Restoring the Files 4 41 Recovering Your System 4 41 5 Setting System Board Jumpers Changing Proces...

Страница 7: ...n Services NEC s FastFacts Service 7 2 NECCSD Bulletin Board Service 7 4 America Online Service 7 7 Compuserve Online Service 7 8 E Mail Fax Technical Support Service 7 9 Internet 7 10 NECCSD Technical Support Services 7 11 8 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist 8 2 Solutions To Common Problems 8 3 System Problems 8 3 Diskette Drive Problems 8 5 Monitor Problems 8 6 Keyboard Mouse Problems 8 ...

Страница 8: ...orkday 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 Your Mouse A 12 Checking Your Monitor A 12 Checking You A 13 B Limited Warranty How Long Is the Warranty B 1 Who Is Protected B 1 What Is Covered and What Is Not Covered B 1 What We Will Pay For and What We Will Not Pay For...

Страница 9: ...x Contents Index List of Tables Quick Reference to Information About Your Computer 2 5 Navigation Keys 4 4 Hot Key Parameters 4 23 Security Passwords 4 27 Interrupt Level Assignments C 1 ...

Страница 10: ...ck reference chart for finding 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 ...

Страница 11: ...This appendix also instructs you on how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders 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 Appendix B Limited Warranty prov...

Страница 12: ...sonal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware or software NOTE Notes give important information about the material being described Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard for example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface type For example type return and press Enter File names are printed in ...

Страница 13: ...up and using your computer productively and safely Information includes guidelines to reduce the risk of injury associated with using a computer Windows 95 User s Guide This guide is a quick reference to information about using Windows 95 Your system comes with the following online documentation on the hard disk PowerMate System Documentation This online documentation is your comprehensive source ...

Страница 14: ...2200M Series system This guide also includes hardware and interface information for programmers engineers and others who need to know how the system is designed To purchase the service and reference manual call NECCSD at 1 800 632 4525 U S or your local NECCSD sales provider outside U S NEC FastFacts NEC FastFacts is an automated service that sends the latest information about NECCSD and its produ...

Страница 15: ...Healthy Work Environment Once you set up your computer the next thing is to become familiar with the system PowerMate P2166M P2200M Series systems come in a minitower or a desktop configuration 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 Series System Doc...

Страница 16: ... 2 Introducing Your Computer FRONT FEATURES The following figures show the features on the front of the desktop and minitower systems A brief description follows the figures Front features desktop models ...

Страница 17: ...Introducing Your Computer 1 3 The following figure shows the system controls and lamps called out in the previous figure System controls and lamps desktop models ...

Страница 18: ...1 4 Introducing Your Computer Front features minitower models The following figure shows in detail the system controls and lamps called out in the previous figure ...

Страница 19: ...system power Press it again to turn off the power Suspend button Lets you initiate a power saving mode of computer operation 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 at the point where you stopped it A blinking system unit power lamp lets you know that the system is in a po...

Страница 20: ...er 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 C...

Страница 21: ...s such as laptops and personal digital assistant 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 Kbps and at distances up to 3 feet from the IR window Diskette Drive A Diskette drive A loads and starts programs from a diskette...

Страница 22: ...te drive busy lamp Lights when your diskette drive is reading to or writing from a diskette CAUTION To prevent damage to your diskette drive and data do not turn off the system or remove a diskette while the diskette drive busy lamp is lit Diskette release button Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive ...

Страница 23: ... 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 Chapter 4 The CD ROM reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video NOTE The CD ROM reader in your...

Страница 24: ...st the volume of an optional set of headphones Open close button Opens or closes the reader s loading tray Press this button when the computer power is on to insert or remove a CD into or out of the reader Emergency eject hole Allows the manual ejection of a CD if the eject function is disabled by software or if a power failure occurs To manually eject the CD insert a paper clip into the hole and ...

Страница 25: ...vides a surface for loading a CD into the reader Press the open close button to open or close the CD tray NOTE If your system is a desktop model and you have turned it on its side there are four tabs on the inside of the CD tray that can be turned 180 o to hold the CD in place BACK FEATURES On the back of your computer you ll find external connectors power supply features and expansion board slots...

Страница 26: ...1 12 Introducing Your Computer The following figure shows these features in the desktop model Rear features desktop models ...

Страница 27: ...Introducing Your Computer 1 13 The following figure identifies the audio connectors called out previously Audio connectors desktop models ...

Страница 28: ...cing Your Computer The following figure shows the connectors from the rear of the minitower model Rear features minitower models The following figure identifies the audio connectors that were called out previously ...

Страница 29: ... to your system Your system has the following external connectors VGA monitor connector Attach the signal cable from your monitor to this connector Supports an NEC MultiSync monitor or other video graphics array VGA compatible monitor with a 15 pin connector Audio connectors These connectors come integrated on multimedia models The connectors include microphone in and line out jacks ...

Страница 30: ...ect a parallel printer with a 25 pin connector to the 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 Keyboard port Attach the keyboard that comes with your computer to this connector The keyboard port supports a personal system PS 2 compatible 101 key or 104 key keyboard in the U S and Canada or...

Страница 31: ...puter Power Supply Features Your system has the following power supply features Power supply fan Keep this area clear for proper ventilation The power supply fan cools system components 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 St...

Страница 32: ...et up the speakers with the AC adapter The speakers connect to the line out jack on the back of the system unit The 20 watt speaker sets feature 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 ...

Страница 33: ...dia Sound Software See Chapter 6 for information on using the Voyetra sound software MICROPHONE The microphone allows you to record voice and sound into your computer data files See Chapter 6 for information on recording sound using the Voyetra sound software Microphone ...

Страница 34: ... 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 In Windows 95 clicking the right mo...

Страница 35: ...left mouse button and move the mouse to the new location Typical screen objects that you click or double click are icons buttons and menu options NOTE If your mouse pointer disappears move your mouse in wide circles to bring it back into the screen For more information about your mouse see your online User s Guide and your application documentation Also included in the online documentation is info...

Страница 36: ...you need 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 Series System Documentation at the shipping default video resolution 800 by 600 with 256 colors with small fonts Other online documents include Healthy Environment First Aid Deluxe Using Windows 95...

Страница 37: ...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 Series System Documentation See the online User s Guide in your online NEC PowerMate Series System Documentation Install any applications See the documentation that comes with the application ...

Страница 38: ...5 User s Guide Loading a CD Loading a CD in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate Series System Documentation Playing a music CD Multimedia models AudioStation online help Chapter 6 in this guide Using the suspend button Saving Power and Managing Power in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate Series System Documentation Adding options Adding Internal Options or Adding External Options in the onlin...

Страница 39: ...5 and WebScan in the online System Tour NEC PowerMate Series System Documentation Changing video drivers Changing Video Drivers in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate Series System Documentation Using Desktop Management Interface LANDesk Client Manager in the online Product Information Center NEC PowerMate Series System Documentation Using support services 24 Hour Information Services in the onl...

Страница 40: ...of 32 or 36 bit 60 ns high speed memory using SIMM sticks video SGRAM module your system comes with 2 MB of video SGRAM supporting the following resolutions 1280 by 1024 with 256 colors 1024 by 768 with 64 000 colors 800 by 600 with 16 7 million colors 640 by 480 with 16 7 million colors You can upgrade the computer to support 4 MB of SGRAM with a 3 MB upgrade module With the 3 MB upgrade module i...

Страница 41: ... provides installation instructions for the following options expansion boards SIMM memory upgrade video memory upgrade processor upgrade data storage devices external options All options require that the system cover be removed Procedures for removing the desktop and minitower covers are included in this chapter General Rules Follow these general rules when you install the system options Turn off...

Страница 42: ...s Avoid electric shock or personal injury by observing the following warning WARNING Before removing the system unit cover turn off the power and unplug the system power cable Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged Static electricity and improper installation procedures can damage computer components Protect computer components by following these safety instructions CAUTION Electr...

Страница 43: ...an cause a short in the electrical circuit Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at power on When installing a cable route the cable so it is not pinched by other components and is out of the path of the system unit cover Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before you connect the cable When disconnecting a cable always pull on the cable connector o...

Страница 44: ...he system power cable Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged 1 Turn off and unplug the system unit 2 Disconnect the keyboard mouse monitor and any other external options such as a printer from the rear of the system unit CAUTION Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before removing the system unit cover ...

Страница 45: ...ng cover screws 4 From the rear of the system grasp the sides and slide the cover about an inch away from the front NOTE The cover fits tightly Press the front edge of the cover to release it from the front panel Also press against the rear panel to slide the cover one inch away from the front panel ...

Страница 46: ...Installing Options 3 7 Releasing the cover 5 Lift the cover up and away from the system unit ...

Страница 47: ...r over the chassis Replacing the system unit cover 2 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 3 Secure the cover with the two thumb screws See Removing the Desktop Cover earlier in this chapter ...

Страница 48: ...nd unplug the system power cable Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged 1 Turn off and unplug the system unit 2 Disconnect the keyboard mouse monitor and any other external options such as a printer from the rear of the system unit Label all cables to make reinstallation easier CAUTION Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components Discharge static electricity by touching ...

Страница 49: ...10 Installing Options 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 minitower cover screws ...

Страница 50: ...e system grasp the handle and pull it back so that the cover clears the padlock slot Releasing the minitower 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 51: ...r cover as follows 1 Insert the metal tabs on the top of the system cover into their slots on the chassis 2 Insert the metal tabs on the bottom of the system cover into their slots on the chassis Replacing the minitower cover 3 Slide the cover forward to meet the front panel ...

Страница 52: ...the Minitower Cover 5 Reconnect all external peripherals 6 Plug in your power cables EXPANSION BOARDS Your PowerMate 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 Pl...

Страница 53: ...em one shared PCI ISA slot in both systems ISA expansion slots support industry 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 syste...

Страница 54: ...e with the expansion board such as setting switches or jumpers on the board 3 If installing a board in the inside expansion slot next to the power supply in the desktop system see Installing an Expansion Board in the Inside Slot Otherwise continue to the next step 4 Remove the screw securing an expansion slot cover and remove the cover Save the screw for installing the expansion board Save the slo...

Страница 55: ...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 Removing a desktop slot cover ...

Страница 56: ...he figure on the following page Align full size expansion boards with the guide rail at the front of the system unit Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector Gently rock the board from side to side to seat it into the connector 6 Insert the screw removed earlier to secure the expansion board to the support bracket ...

Страница 57: ...3 18 Installing Options Installing an expansion board in the desktop Installing an expansion board in the minitower ...

Страница 58: ...slot in your system 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Follow any preinstallation instructions that comes with the expansion board such as setting switches or jumpers on the board 3 Remove the two screws that secure the slot cover support and expansion slot cover to the rear of the system Remove the slot cover support and slot cover from inside the system unit CAUTION Take care not to drop the slot ...

Страница 59: ... 4 Hold the board by its edges component side down and the bracket end facing the rear of the unit and insert it into the expansion slot Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector Gently rock the board from side to side to seat it into the connector ...

Страница 60: ...on board in place Attaching the slot cover support 6 Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board 7 Replace the system unit cover Removing an Expansion Board 1 Remove the system unit cover as previously described 2 Label and remove any cables connected to the board NOTE To remove a board from an inside slot see Removing an Expansion Board from the Inside Slot ...

Страница 61: ...hat secures the board to the support bracket Removing the expansion board in the desktop 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 in the minitower ...

Страница 62: ...expansion board from the inside slot in your system 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Label and remove any cables from the expansion board 3 Remove the two screws that secure the slot cover support and expansion board bracket to the rear of the system Remove the slot cover support from inside the system unit CAUTION Take care not to drop the slot cover support into the system as it could damage the...

Страница 63: ...rd out of the connector Gently rock the board from side to side to release it from the connector 5 Replace the system unit cover SYSTEM BOARD OPTIONS Some of the options require locating the connector on the system board See the following figure for connector locations ...

Страница 64: ...n system memory Six sockets on the system board support up to 384 MB of high speed memory using industry standard tin plated single in line memory modules SIMM NOTE You may install 60 ns parity or nonparity extended data output EDO SIMMs into the SIMM socket 1 MB by 32 or 36 bit 4 MB stick 2 MB by 32 or 36 bit 8 MB stick 4 MB by 32 or 36 bit 16 MB stick ...

Страница 65: ...e the SIMM configuration needed to increase memory NOTE SIMM memory must be installed in pairs of the same memory type identify SIMM sockets 1 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 2 Use the following table to determine the SIMM configura...

Страница 66: ...pty 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 MB 4 MB 4 MB ...

Страница 67: ... 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 256 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB Empty Empty 384 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB Removing a SIMM Use the following procedure to remove a SIMM CAUTION ...

Страница 68: ...SIMM away from the locking tabs and remove it from the socket Removing a SIMM Use the 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 ...

Страница 69: ...gn the notched end of the SIMM with the left side 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 70: ...ce the 1 MB upgrade module with a 3 MB upgrade module 1 Remove the system unit cover as previously described 2 Locate the video SGRAM sockets on the system board 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...

Страница 71: ...3 32 Installing Options Aligning the video SGRAM module with the sockets 4 Replace any boards that were removed 5 Replace the system unit cover ...

Страница 72: ... you 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 re...

Страница 73: ... 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 74: ...AUTION 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 75: ...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 76: ...isk drive slot minitower two 3 1 2 inch internal hard disk slots Hard disk configurations come with an IDE hard disk installed accessible device slots 1 6 inch high half height desktop two 5 1 4 inch accessible device slots minitower three 5 1 4 inch accessible device slots In multimedia models one accessible device slot contains the standard CD ROM reader Other accessible devices diskette drive t...

Страница 77: ...3 38 Installing Options The following figure shows the device slot locations Locating desktop device slots Locating minitower device slots ...

Страница 78: ...ation 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 in hard disk models 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 optio...

Страница 79: ...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 80: ...E connector 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 prim...

Страница 81: ...s 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 Optional IDE cable connectors ...

Страница 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...rive Bracket The desktop 3 1 2 inch drive bracket containing the diskette drive must be removed before installing any 3 1 2 inch or 5 1 4 inch devices Remove the drive bracket as follows NOTE Configurations that come with a hard disk already installed have a 3 1 2 inch hard disk drive located in the lower slot of the bracket 1 Remove the system cover 2 Remove the screw securing the drive bracket t...

Страница 86: ... 3 1 2 inch drive bracket from the system unit see Removing the Desktop 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket 3 Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device such as setting jumpers and switches 4 Insert the hard disk drive so that the connectors extend out of the bracket on the same end as the standard diskette drive connectors 5 Align the holes in the hard disk drive with the holes in the...

Страница 87: ...ch Drive Bracket Removing the Desktop Front Panel Remove the front panel only if you are installing a 5 1 4 inch device The front 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 Desktop 3 1 2 Inch Drive 1 Remove the system unit cover as previously described 2 Remove the front panel by releasi...

Страница 88: ... 49 Removing the desktop front panel 3 Identify the slot for the device being installed 4 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 89: ...stalling the Desktop 5 1 4 Inch Device Installing the Desktop 5 1 4 Inch Device Install an accessible device into the device cage as follows 1 Remove the 3 1 2 inch drive bracket from the system unit see Removing the Desktop 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket 2 Remove the front panel see Removing the Desktop Front Panel 3 Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device such as setting jump...

Страница 90: ...e device connector end first into the device slot NOTE To easily access device connectors for cabling do not insert a 5 1 4 inch device all the way into the slot 5 Connect the device cables 6 Align the holes in the device with the holes in the cage 7 Secure the device to the cage with the four screws two to a side that come with the device Securing the device ...

Страница 91: ...d for a 5 1 4 inch device installation If installing a 5 1 4 inch device see Installing the Desktop 5 1 4 Inch Device 1 Align the four front panel tabs with the holes in the front of the system unit 2 Evenly press the front panel into position until the tabs lock the panel in place Aligning the front panel 3 Replace the system unit cover 4 Run the Setup program to set the new configuration ...

Страница 92: ...ive bracket in the 3 1 2 inch device slot 2 Slide the 3 1 2 inch drive bracket toward the front of the chassis so that the tabs secure the bracket 3 Use the previously removed bracket screw to secure the bracket in place Securing the 3 1 2 Inch drive bracket 4 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Desktop Front Panel 5 Replace the system unit cover 6 Run the Setup program to set the new config...

Страница 93: ...er side panel removing the minitower front panel installing a minitower 5 1 4 inch device replacing the minitower front and side panels Installing the Minitower 3 1 2 Inch 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 cable...

Страница 94: ...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 95: ...6 Installing Options 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 96: ... Replace the four screws 10 Replace the system unit cover See Replacing the Minitower Cover 11 Run the Setup program to set the new configuration Removing the Minitower Side Panel Remove the side panel only if you are installing a 5 1 4 inch device in the top slot The second and middle slots install using rails from the front The side panel does not need to be removed if you are installing a 3 1 2...

Страница 97: ...stalling 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 minitower side panel ...

Страница 98: ... to be 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 99: ...initower 5 1 4 Inch device Installing the Minitower 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 100: ...ay into the slot 5 Connect the device cables 6 Secure the device as follows refer to the following figure 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 wit...

Страница 101: ...e Minitower 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 102: ...ons 3 63 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 Minitower Cover 5 Run the Setup program to set the new configuration ...

Страница 103: ... 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 104: ...Installing Options 3 65 Connecting a printer cable to the desktop Connecting a printer cable to the minitower ...

Страница 105: ...efore 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 Connecting an RS 232C cable to the desktop ...

Страница 106: ...Installing Options 3 67 Connecting an RS 232C cable to the minitower 3 Secure the cable with the screws provided 4 Connect the other end to the serial device ...

Страница 107: ...e utility 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 tha...

Страница 108: ...arameters 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 co...

Страница 109: ...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 110: ...mand or Selects submenu or arrow keys Moves cursor up and down Main Advanced Security Exit System Date June 26 1996 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 Defaul...

Страница 111: ... 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 112: ...kette 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 shipped with your systems is configured as Primary IDE Master This field reports the presence of an id...

Страница 113: ...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 114: ...mum 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 defaul...

Страница 115: ... 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 util...

Страница 116: ...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 117: ...efault 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 f...

Страница 118: ...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 119: ...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 120: ...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 121: ...nnot 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 diskette...

Страница 122: ...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 123: ...rallel Port Type The Parallel Port Type field options are as follows 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 Enabl...

Страница 124: ...ced Chipset Configuration When the cursor is placed in the 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 Addres...

Страница 125: ...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 126: ... 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 Auto Configured Banks 0 1 and 2 SIMM Detected These fields cannot be entered it is an information field only These fields display either F...

Страница 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...lities 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 Windows95 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 131: ...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 132: ...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 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...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 136: ...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 137: ...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 138: ...pdate the BIOS from the BIOS flash diskette as follows 1 Write down the Setup parameters currently set on the 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 uti...

Страница 139: ...e system configuration files troubleshoot receive notice of system events transfer files to and from client workstations remotely reboot client workstations There are two main components of Client Manager PC Health Indicator and Inventory PC Health Indicator PC health indicator consists of three parts Managing workstations PC Health meter PC health description Managing Workstations Client Manager ...

Страница 140: ...u are required to fix the problem immediately A yellow light or noncritical system event requires that you monitor the situation It may be a problem that could get worse and become a critical event A green light means everything is working fine with the system PC Health Description The description of PC health is determined by monitoring various system components for threshold levels Some of the c...

Страница 141: ...tory views the hardware and software components of your workstation The inventory consists of the following categories workstation summary basic hardware drives memory audio keyboard mouse video system resources I O ports operating system network applications system files user information You can also view the current system configuration edit user information and create or restore file snapshots ...

Страница 142: ... values in real time Heceta Capabilities The computer has an Intel Heceta Head ASIC chip mounted on the system board The purpose of this chip is to provide real time monitoring capabilities used by DMI The Heceta chip provides the following features an integrated temperature sensor with configurable interrupt generation based on upper and lower temperature limits a power supply monitor with config...

Страница 143: ... contain information on selecting CD Restore options restoring individual files recovering your system Selecting CD Restore options The following guidelines should help you decide which CD Restore procedures you should use Restore Individual Files This option lets you select the files and directories you want restored from the CD Restore compact disc Use this option to restore only a few files con...

Страница 144: ...C from the CD Restore disc Before System Recovery you will need to back up all your data files to an external storage device diskette tape or zip cartridge drive System Recovery removes all data be prepared with software installation diskettes of any software application programs that you installed yourself After System Recovery you will need to restore to the hard disk all the data files that you...

Страница 145: ...m Restore screen click OK to restore individual files A license agreement appears 5 Read the license agreement and click I agree to continue The Restore Individual Files screen appears The screen is divided into two areas 1 Select files to restore This is where you select the specific files you want to restore 2 Check list of files to be restored This area lets you check the files you selected for...

Страница 146: ...ppropriate button under the list The buttons include Add selected files to list click this button to add the selected files to the list of files to be restored Clear all selections click this button to deselect the files listed 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to select files from other directories Continue until all the files you want restored are selected Checking selected files To continue the restor...

Страница 147: ...ration and continue to the next step Go to the next step to complete the restoration Cancel click this option to cancel the restoration This returns you to the NEC System Restore menu 2 To proceed with the restoration click Restore the files listed When the restoration is completed a file restore message appears 3 Click OK 4 If you replaced any Windows system files exit Windows and restart the sys...

Страница 148: ...ou determine if this is your situation See Chapter 7 24 Hour Information Services in this guide for the technical support telephone number The System Recovery requires booting from the CD Restore disc Here is the procedure to start the recovery process Follow it carefully 1 With system power on insert the CD Restore disc into the CD ROM reader 2 Turn system power off 3 Turn on system power The Sys...

Страница 149: ...lick 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 Recovery Completed screen appears Remove the CD and restart your computer ...

Страница 150: ...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 151: ...r 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 Desktop Cover or Removing the Minitower 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...

Страница 152: ...ers 4 Set the Processor Bus Speed jumpers for your processor see the following figure Change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins as shown in the following figure NEC recommends using needle nose pliers to move a jumper ...

Страница 153: ...z Processor 60 MHz Bus Speed Jumper 4 5 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 154: ...p Cover or Replacing the Minitower 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 the ...

Страница 155: ...eplace the system unit cover see Replacing the Desktop Cover or Replacing the Minitower 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 th...

Страница 156: ...ION 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 Desktop Cover or Replacing the Minitower Cover in Chapter 3 3 Locate the CMOS Clear jumper J1K2 on the system board see the figu...

Страница 157: ...guration error 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 Para...

Страница 158: ...NING The system power must be off before removing the cover and changing a jumper setting 2 Remove the system unit cover see Removing the Desktop Cover or Removing the Minitower 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 159: ... 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 Jumper...

Страница 160: ...to access the jumpers see Removing Expansion Boards in Chapter 3 4 Move the jumper block to the Password Clear position Clear Password Jumper 5 Replace the system unit cover see Replacing the Desktop Cover or Replacing the Minitower 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...

Страница 161: ...et the number of PCI slot available to you Use 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 Desktop Cover or Removing the Minitower Cover in Chapter 3 3 Locate the PCI Slot jumper...

Страница 162: ...tions only as an ISA slot CAUTION Do not change the jumper from Two PCI Slots Default to Three PCI Slots in minitower network configurations Changing the jumper affects network functionality Change PCI slot setting 5 If you removed any expansion boards replace them see Replacing Expansion Boards in Chapter 3 PCI Slots J4G1 Two PCI Slots Jumper 4 5 1 2 Three PCI Slots Jumper 5 6 2 3 1 3 4 6 1 3 4 6...

Страница 163: ...ard Jumpers 6 Replace the system unit cover see Replacing the Desktop Cover or Replacing the Minitower Cover in Chapter 3 7 Connect system power cables and monitor 8 Power on the system The system lets you boot your computer ...

Страница 164: ...save them as MID files This chapter explains how to use these multimedia sound software features In addition you can access the online help files The following components comprise the multimedia sound software package Audio Mixer CD Player WAV Player MIDI Player In Windows 95 click on the Start button and select Programs From Programs select Voyetra and a menu appears with the list of components T...

Страница 165: ...m the 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 ...

Страница 166: ...he MIDI Player module Launches or closes the CD Player module Launches or closes the WAV Player module NOTE The online help gives detailed information on each module AUDIO MIXER Use the 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 ...

Страница 167: ...e click on the speaker icon next to the time on your taskbar Adjusting the Sound Using the Speakers The controls on your speakers let you adjust the treble bass and volume see the Speakers in Chapter 1 for control locations CD PLAYER The CD Player lets you play audio CDs To play a CD use the following procedure 1 Place the CD into the CD ROM reader tray with the print side up and press the button ...

Страница 168: ...es Recording Digital Audio Files To record WAV files use the following procedures 1 Connect your audio source microphone CD player tape deck to the input jack at the back of the system 2 From the Mixer module select your input source and set the recording volume 3 Click on the record button This will put the WAV Player in Record Standby mode the red light blinks 4 Click on the Play button to start...

Страница 169: ...ist The digital audio file plays and stops when it reaches the end Editing Digital Audio Files To edit digital audio files click on the Edit button This launched the AudioView program with the current file open MIDI PLAYER The MIDI player plays edits and records musical instrument digital interface MIDI sequences and saves them as MID files MIDI sequences are organized series of MIDI commands MIDI...

Страница 170: ...ction 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 playlist and return to the MIDI player 4 Click on the Play button single arrow to play the playlist If you have multiple files in the playlist the Next Previous will skip or jump back to other files in the playlist ...

Страница 171: ...ECCSD s Technical Support Services Internet World Wide Web and NECCSD s FTP Site NECCSD s Technical Support Services U S customers only If you have access to a modem and or fax machine telephone for Technical Support you can use the above services to obtain information about your system at any time day or night seven days a week This service is not available for international customers Not only do...

Страница 172: ...all the FastFacts number on your touch tone telephone order the information you want by following the voice prompts and FastFacts will automatically fax the information to you If you are new to FastFacts you should first order one of the following catalogs Each catalog lists the available documents and their document numbers Current catalogs include Catalog 1 NEC Graphics Products Catalog 2 NEC CD...

Страница 173: ...tFacts Follow the automated instructions for ordering your document or catalog Press 2 if you want an introduction to FastFacts Follow the automated instructions for ordering your catalog or document 4 When prompted enter your fax number and name For international use first enter the international long distance access number 011 your country code your area code or city code then your fax number Th...

Страница 174: ...BBS as follows 1 From the Windows 95 desktop click the Start button 2 Point to Programs Point to Accessories and 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 ch...

Страница 175: ...fter each 8 Follow the screen prompts until the Main Menu is displayed 9 At the Main Menu select J to join a conference Select Conference 1 for the desktop 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 w...

Страница 176: ...hnical Support staff post technical questions and messages on the Message Board and access the NEC Software Library to download files Use the following steps to access America Online and NECCSD s online information services 1 Log onto America Online 2 At the opening screen click on Go To in the Main Menu 3 At the Go To menu click Keyword 4 At the prompt type either NECTECH or NEC then either press...

Страница 177: ...t technical questions and messages on the Bulletin Board and access NECCSD s BBS NOTE You cannot download information from the NECCSD Bulletin Board from CompuServe You must call the NECCSD Bulletin Board directly using the procedure explained earlier in this chapter Use the following steps to access CompuServe and NECCSD s online information services 1 Log onto CompuServe 2 At the opening screen ...

Страница 178: ...tions to the NECCSD Technical Support Center if you have access to a fax machine or fax modem The fax number is 508 635 4666 When using the E mail 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 Printer Notebook You should provide as much specific informa...

Страница 179: ...NECCSD s ftp file transfer protocol Site to download various files video drivers printer drivers BIOS updates The files are essentially the same files as on the NECCSD Bulletin Board Service To access the World Wide Web NECCSD Home Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL through your service http www nec com To access the NECCSD ftp Site enter the following Internet ftp addr...

Страница 180: ...at 1 800 632 4525 for U S only Free technical support for hardware 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 the NECCSD Technical Support Center For software support after the initial 90 days or hardware support after the warranty period the charges are 30 00 per incident Please have available...

Страница 181: ...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 diskette to determine and resolve the problem Getting Help Se...

Страница 182: ...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 183: ...ocket 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 y...

Страница 184: ...tion See your operating system documentation Check the memory requirements of your software applications If required install additional SIMM memory If you added optional memory check that you correctly installed the SIMM memory System did not recognize additional SIMM memory You added only one SIMM stick SIMMs must be added in pairs Add a second SIMM of the same type System password forgotten Clea...

Страница 185: ...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 186: ...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 187: ...tion The system does not see the CD ROM reader The drive designation is wrong and should be changed The CD ROM reader is assigned as drive F The CD ROM reader is not reading a disc Check that the disc is inserted in the CD tray with the label printed side up Check that the disc is a data disc not a music disc Try a different disc to see if the problem is limited to one disc The CD ROM disc does no...

Страница 188: ... cable connections are correct and secure Speaker volume is too low Adjust the volume control on the speaker If the volume 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 prob...

Страница 189: ...ystem 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 acts as a catalyst when exposed to water and causes spontaneous combustion on contact Discard used batteries acco...

Страница 190: ...e battery socket on the system board You may have to remove any expansion boards in the way NOTE This procedure is for system boards using the 3 volt lithium batter shown in the following figure Locating the battery socket on the system board ...

Страница 191: ...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 192: ...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 HELP If you tried correcting problems yourself and weren t successful you may want to try one or more of the following 24 hour services for answers to your questions Some services require a modem or fax machine NEC s ...

Страница 193: ...ough the NECCSD Technical Support Center International customers should check with their sales provider Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week You can call the Support Center toll free at 1 800 632 4525 Free technical support for hardware 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 ...

Страница 194: ...rself within your company through your dealer or with the help of a technician from the NECCSD Technical Support Center If your system requires repair service from NECCSD call the appropriate repair service To request repair service in the United States call 1 800 632 4525 or fax to 1 800 695 3044 To request repair service in Canada call 1 800 268 4191 English Response or 1 800 268 4115 French Res...

Страница 195: ...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 196: ...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 197: ...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 198: ...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 199: ...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 200: ...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 201: ...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 202: ... 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 203: ...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 204: ...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 205: ...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 206: ...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 207: ...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 208: ...rvice center basis 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 Desktop Computer 1 Any product which is not distributed in the U S A or Canada by NE...

Страница 209: ...ns carrying cases pens external cabinets magnetic media or any accessories used in connection with the Products 5 This warranty covers only NECCSD supplied components Service required as a result of third party Products is not covered under this warranty WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items but we will not pay for the following...

Страница 210: ...mile radius travel charges will be applied Alternatively you may obtain warranty service in the same manner as the procedure for years two and three below Years Two and Three To obtain warranty service during years two and three of the warranty terms you must return this Product to a NECCSD authorized service center or directly to a NECCSD factory for repair It shall be your obligation and expense...

Страница 211: ...S 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 THEREFORE THE A...

Страница 212: ...CCSD 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 application...

Страница 213: ...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 214: ...rrupt Level Assignments INTERRUPT PRIORITY INTERRUPT DEVICE IRQ08 Real time clock IRQ09 Available IRQ10 Available Audio on multimedia configurations IRQ11 Available IRQ12 PS 2 mouse IRQ13 Coprocessor IRQ14 Primary IDE IRQ15 Secondary IDE ...

Страница 215: ...1 10 emergency eject 1 10 features 1 9 1 10 volume control 1 10 Changing password parameters 4 28 Checking hard disk drive parameters 4 7 Clearing password jumper 5 10 CMOS battery replacement 8 9 CMOS jumper 5 7 CompuServe 7 8 Configuration jumpers 5 2 Configuring Plug and Play 4 23 Configuring Power Management 4 20 Connectors 1 15 audio 1 15 keyboard 1 16 mouse 1 16 printer 1 16 serial port 1 16...

Страница 216: ...eceta capabilities 4 36 Help 8 12 from your company 8 13 NECCSD dealer 8 13 NECCSD s Technical Support Center 8 13 repair service 8 14 I IDE translation mode other operating systems 4 9 Information 2 5 Information services 7 1 America Online 7 6 CompuServe 7 7 E mail support 7 8 fax support 7 8 Internet 7 9 NECCSD bulletin board service 7 4 NECCSD technical support 7 10 NEC s FastFacts 7 2 NECCSD ...

Страница 217: ...g 2 1 2 2 Multimedia Sound Software package 6 1 N NECCSD Bulletin Board Service 7 4 NEC Information group 2 3 NECCSD repair service 8 14 NECCSD Technical Support Center 8 13 NECCSD Technical Support Services 7 10 NEC s FastFacts 7 2 Non warranty repair service 8 14 O Obtaining Flash utility 4 32 Online diagnostics 8 12 documentation xiv 2 2 2 4 Option installation 3 1 3 35 cover removal 3 4 deskto...

Страница 218: ... 8 3 what to do 8 2 Processor upgrade 3 33 R Record digital audio files 6 5 Repair service 8 14 Reset button 1 6 Restarting your computer 1 6 Restoring individual files 4 39 Restoring system software restore individual files 4 39 4 41 restore indvidual files 4 37 system recovery 4 38 4 41 4 43 S Serial COM port addresses 4 16 Serial ports 1 16 Services 8 12 24 hour information 7 1 Setting password...

Страница 219: ...ave a problem 8 1 minor problems 8 2 NECCSD Technical Support Center 8 13 Online diagnostics 8 12 Replacing the CMOS battery 8 9 Typematic rate delay 4 13 U Using DMI 4 36 Utilities CD Restore 4 37 Flash 4 32 LANDesk Client Manager 4 33 Setup 4 1 V VGA monitor connector 1 15 Video upgrade 3 31 Voltage selector switch 1 18 Volume 1 10 1 18 Voyetra software components AudioStation 6 2 W Warranty rep...

Страница 220: ...r there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in stallation 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 betw...

Страница 221: ...e 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...

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