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 3-22   Installing Options

5. 

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

6. 

Replace any cables or boards that may have been
removed.

7. 

Replace the system unit cover.

VIDEO UPGRADE

 Upgrade the video memory by adding two 256-KB by 16-
bit video DRAM modules as follows.

1. 

Remove the system unit cover as previously described.

2. 

Locate the video DRAM sockets (see “Option
Installation Procedures” earlier in this chapter).

 If any expansion boards are obstructing your view of the
sockets, remove the boards (see “Removing an
Expansion Board”).

 

Notched End of SIMM

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Содержание POWERMATE VE - 03-1996

Страница 1: ...nt are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product However actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer an...

Страница 2: ...k Interface Board 1 12 Speakers 1 13 Microphone 1 14 2 Getting Started Using a Mouse 2 1 About Your Online Documentation 2 2 Where to Go from Here 2 4 3 Installing Options Option Installation Procedures 3 2 Safety Precautions 3 4 Removing the System Unit Cover 3 5 Replacing the System Unit Cover 3 7 Expansion Boards 3 8 Locating Expansion Slots 3 8 Installing an Expansion Board 3 10 Installing an ...

Страница 3: ...e Device 3 29 Device Cables 3 30 Diskette Drive Signal Cable 3 32 IDE Signal Cables 3 33 System Power Cables 3 34 Cabling Storage Devices 3 34 Cabling an IDE Device 3 35 Cabling a Diskette Drive 3 36 Installing Storage Devices 3 37 Removing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket 3 37 Installing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive 3 39 Removing the Front Panel 3 40 Installing the 5 1 4 Inch Device 3 41 Replacing the Front ...

Страница 4: ... Boot Options 4 12 NumLock 4 13 The Advanced Menu 4 14 Integrated Peripherals Menu 4 15 The Security Menu 4 17 The Power Menu 4 20 The Exit Menu 4 22 Save Changes Exit 4 22 Discard Changes Exit 4 23 Get Default Values 4 23 Load Previous Values 4 23 Save Changes 4 24 5 Setting System Board Jumpers Changing Processor Jumper Settings 5 2 Setting the Cache Jumper 5 5 Clearing Your Password 5 6 6 Using...

Страница 5: ...e Service 7 6 CompuServe Online Service 7 7 AT T Interchange 7 8 E Mail Fax Technical Support Service 7 9 Internet 7 10 NEC Technical Support Services 7 11 8 If You Have a Problem 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 7 CD ROM Problems 8 7 Speaker Problems 8 8 Microphone Problems 8 8 Rep...

Страница 6: ...g 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 Reviewing System Interrupts Interrupt Controller B 1 Index List of Tables Quick Reference to Information About Your Computer 2 5 Setup Key Functions 4 6 Main Menu Parameters 4 8 IDE H...

Страница 7: ...viii Contents Integrated Peripherals Parameters 4 16 System Security Options 4 19 Power Management Parameters 4 21 Interrupt Level Assignments B 1 ...

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

Страница 9: ...r to reduce your risk of developing nerve muscle or tendon disorders Appendix B Reviewing System Interrupts provides a list of interrupt settings 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 gui...

Страница 10: ...xample 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 Ve Series system NEC PowerMate Ve 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 first t...

Страница 11: ...s Guide This guide is a quick reference to information about using Windows 95 The following printed documents are available by filling out a fulfillment coupon included in the system carton and mailing it to the address provided MS DOS Quick Start Guide Use with MS DOS Windows for WorkGroups systems Provides information for using MS DOS Windows Quick Start Guide Use with MS DOS Windows for WorkGro...

Страница 12: ...ct Information Center Option Installation Center and Support Center Ergonomics This is an online version of the How Does Your Workplace Measure Up brochure Using Windows 95 Comes with Windows 95 systems Contains information for using Windows 95 Most of your application programs provide extensive online help Some programs provide separate online user s guides for specific applications Windows 95 pr...

Страница 13: ...ngineers and others who need to know how the system is designed To purchase the service and reference manual call NEC at 1 800 233 6321 NEC FastFacts NEC FastFacts is an automated service that sends the latest information about NEC and its products directly to a fax machine The service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week With FastFacts you can obtain product literature and technical informat...

Страница 14: ...rk Environment After setting up your computer familiarize yourself with your system The following sections provide a brief look at the front and back features of your system For a comprehensive source of information about your computer see the online NEC PowerMate Ve Series System Documentation in the Windows NEC Information group FRONT FEATURES The following figure shows the features on the front...

Страница 15: ...1 2 Introducing Your Computer Front features System controls and lamps Power Button CD ROM Reader Diskette Drive A System Controls and Lamps Power Lamp Disk Lamp Reset Button Suspend Button ...

Страница 16: ...hen 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 mode Reset button The reset button lets you manually restart your system when it does not respond to keyboard commands CAUTION Resetting your system can result in the loss...

Страница 17: ...hard disk is doing anything A green lamp tells you that the hard disk is reading or writing data CAUTION Do not turn off the system unless absolutely necessary while the disk lamp is lit To do so can damage your hard disk or data Diskette Drive A Diskette drive A loads and starts programs from a diskette Diskette drive A is your primary bootable drive Diskette drive A features Diskette Release But...

Страница 18: ... a diskette from the diskette drive CD ROM Reader A quad speed CD ROM reader is a standard feature in multimedia models The CD ROM reader is assigned as drive E 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 The CD ROM reader is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs and standard audio CDs The CD ROM rea...

Страница 19: ... features The CD ROM reader has the following features Headphone jack Allows the connection of an optional set of headphones with a stereo mini jack plug Volume control knob Lets you adjust the volume of an optional set of headphones Headphone Jack Volume Control Knob Open Close Button Emergency Eject Hole CD Busy Lamp CD Tray ...

Страница 20: ...cy eject hole Allows the manual ejection of a CD if the eject function is disabled by software or if a power failure occurs CD busy lamp Lights when the reader is retrieving data music or graphics audio from a CD Do not eject the CD or turn off the system unit when the lamp is on CD tray Provides a surface for loading a CD into the reader Press the open close button to open or close the CD tray ...

Страница 21: ...ernal connectors power supply features and expansion board slots The following figures show these features Rear features Audio Connectors VGA Monitor Connector Serial Port 2 Serial Port 1 Printer Port Power Socket Fan Voltage Selector Switch Mouse Port Keyboard Port Multimedia systems only ...

Страница 22: ...Introducing Your Computer 1 9 The following figure identifies the audio connectors called out in the previous figure Audio connectors Line Out Jack Microphone In Jack Line In Jack ...

Страница 23: ...ne out jacks The microphone in jack lets you connect a microphone for recording audio information in your data system files The line in jack lets you connect a stereo audio device such as a stereo amplifier or a cassette or minidisc player for playback or recording The line out jack allows you to connect an amplified output device such as powered speakers stereo tape recorder or an external amplif...

Страница 24: ...s a PS 2 compatible mouse Power Supply Features Your system has the following power supply features Power supply fan Keep this area clear for proper ventilation The power supply fan cools system components 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 outl...

Страница 25: ...referred to as a network interface card NIC provides three connectors for coaxial and twisted pair network cabling BNC supports thin coaxial cables AUI connector supports thick coaxial cables RJ 45 connector supports twisted pair 10BASE T cables Network interface board connectors If you have a network ready model see Network Setup Utility in your online Product Information Center to set up a netwo...

Страница 26: ...the speakers with the AC adapter The speakers connect to the line out jack on the back of the system unit 5 watt speaker The speaker set features a power button power lamp and volume knob Adjust the speaker volume by using the volume control on the top of the right speaker or by using the preinstalled sound system software Use the sound software to balance the speakers Volume Control Power Button ...

Страница 27: ... Sound Software See Chapter 6 for information on using the Multimedia Sound Software MICROPHONE The microphone allows you to record voice and sound into your computer data files See Chapter 6 for information on recording sound using the Multimedia Sound Software Microphone ...

Страница 28: ...ere to Go from Here Look at this section for a quick reference to what you can do and where you can get information USING A MOUSE Use the mouse to quickly move around on the screen to select menu items and to choose functions specific to your software Use the mouse to Click Clicking selects an object on your screen To click point to the object and press and release the left mouse button Double cli...

Страница 29: ...pointer disappears move your mouse in wide circles to bring it back into the screen For more information about your mouse see your online User s Guide and your application documentation Also included in the online documentation is information on cleaning your mouse ABOUT YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION Besides this printed user s guide your system comes with online documentation conveniently available r...

Страница 30: ... Center Support Center NOTE Run the online NEC PowerMate Ve Series System Documentation at the shipping default video resolution 800 by 600 with 256 colors with small fonts Other online documents include Ergonomics Using Windows 95 Most of your application programs provide extensive online help at the touch of a button usually the Help button Some programs provide separate online user s guides for...

Страница 31: ... install see Chapter 3 Installing Options Read Appendix A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Take the System Tour in your online NEC PowerMate Ve Series System Documentation See the online User s Guide in your online NEC PowerMate Ve Series System Documentation Install any applications See the documentation that comes with the application ...

Страница 32: ...s System Documentation Chapter 4 in this guide Using Windows Online Using Windows 95 Printed Windows 95 User s Guide Order from fulfillment coupon MS DOS 6 2 Quick Start Guide Windows 3 11 Quick Start Guide Loading a CD Loading a CD in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate Ve Series System Documentation Playing a music CD Multimedia models AudioStation online help Chapter 6 in this guide Using the...

Страница 33: ...this guide Changing video drivers Changing Video Drivers in the online User s Guide NEC PowerMate Ve Series System Documentation Using Desktop Management Interface Desktop Management Interface in the online Product Information Center NEC PowerMate Ve Series System Documentation Using support services 24 Hour Information Services in the online Support Guide NEC PowerMate Ve Series System Documentat...

Страница 34: ... 70 ns of high speed memory using SIMM sticks video DRAM your system comes standard with 1 MB of video DRAM that provides resolutions of up to 1280 by 1024 with 16 colors 1024 by 768 with 256 colors 800 by 600 with 256 colors 640 by 480 with 64 000 colors or 320 by 200 with 16 million colors With the upgrade to 2 MB of DRAM your system supports resolutions up to 1280 by 1024 with 256 colors or 640...

Страница 35: ...kette drive three other storage device slots are available Hard disk configurations come with a hard disk drive installed and multimedia systems include an installed CD ROM reader OPTION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Installation instructions for the following options are provided in this chapter expansion boards SIMM memory upgrade video memory upgrade processor upgrade L2 SRAM cache module data storag...

Страница 36: ...the following figure for connector locations System board sockets and connectors All options require the system cover removal Procedures for removing the cover are explained later in this chapter Cache Socket Processor Socket SIMM Socket 1 SIMM Socket 4 SIMM Socket 2 SIMM Socket 3 Video DRAM Socket ...

Страница 37: ...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 38: ...m unit cover Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before you connect the cable When disconnecting a cable always pull on the cable connector or strain relief loop not on the cable Removing the System Unit Cover The following procedure describes how to remove the system unit cover WARNING Before removing the system unit cover turn off the power and unplug the system power cab...

Страница 39: ...er 3 Remove the two cover screws from the rear of the system unit Removing cover screws 4 From the rear of the system grasp the sides and slide the cover about an inch away from the front NOTE The cover fits tightly Press the front edge of the cover to release it from the front panel Also press against the rear panel to slide the cover one inch away from the front panel Screws ...

Страница 40: ...and away from the system unit Replacing the System Unit Cover Replace the cover as follows 1 Align the tabs on the sides of the cover with the inside unit frame as you position the cover over the chassis Replacing the system unit cover Cover Tabs System Unit Frame ...

Страница 41: ...wer cables EXPANSION BOARDS Your PowerMate supports ISA Plug and Play expansion boards With Plug and Play expansion boards you can install a board in an expansion slot without changing the hardware settings There are no system resource conflicts to resolve Plug and Play automatically configures the board for the system Industry standard 8 and 16 bit ISA and 32 bit PCI expansion boards are supporte...

Страница 42: ...orts 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 ISA Slot PCI Slot PCI ISA Slot ISA Slot ...

Страница 43: ...the expansion board such as setting switches or jumpers on the board 3 If installing a board in the inside expansion slot next to the power supply see Installing an Expansion Board in the Inside Slot Otherwise continue to the next step 4 Remove the screw securing an expansion slot cover and remove the cover Save the screw for installing the expansion board Save the slot cover for future use ...

Страница 44: ...lacing the cover Removing a slot cover 5 Hold the board by its edges and insert it into the expansion slot see the figure on the following page Align full size expansion boards with the guide rail at the front of the system unit Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector Gently rock the board from side to side to seat it into the connector 6 Insert the screw removed earlier to secure...

Страница 45: ...re if installing an expansion board into the inside slot in your system 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Follow any preinstallation instructions that comes with the expansion board such as setting switches or jumpers on the board 3 Remove the two screws that secure the slot cover support and expansion slot cover to the rear of the system Remove the slot cover support and slot cover from inside the...

Страница 46: ...ver support screws 4 Hold the board by its edges component side down and the bracket end facing the rear of the unit and insert it into the expansion slot Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector Gently rock the board from side to side to seat it into the connector Slot Cover Slot Cover Support Screws ...

Страница 47: ...ng the slot cover support 6 Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board 7 Replace the system unit cover Removing an Expansion Board 1 Remove the system unit cover as previously described 2 Label and remove any cables connected to the board NOTE To remove a board from an inside slot see Removing an Expansion Board from the Inside Slot Screws Expansion Board Bracket Slot Cover Support ...

Страница 48: ... connector Gently rock the board from side to side to release it from its connector 5 Replace the system unit cover Removing an Expansion Board from the Inside Slot Use this procedure if removing an expansion board from the inside slot in your system 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Label and remove any cables from the expansion board ...

Страница 49: ...upport from inside the system unit CAUTION Take care not to drop the slot cover support into the system as it could damage the system board Removing the slot cover screw 4 Pull the board out of the connector Gently rock the board from side to side to release it from the connector 5 Replace the system unit cover Screws Expansion Board Bracket Slot Cover Support ...

Страница 50: ... single in line memory modules SIMM NOTE You may install either 60 or 70 ns parity or non parity fast page FP mode or extended data output EDO SIMMs into the SIMM sockets but the system operates at only 70 ns in non parity mode 1 MB by 32 bit 4 MB stick 2 MB by 32 bit 8 MB stick 4 MB by 32 bit 16 MB stick 8 MB by 32 bit 32 MB stick CAUTION To avoid corrosion between different metals only use tin p...

Страница 51: ...rs of the same memory type identify SIMM sockets 1 Locate the four SIMM sockets on the system board see Option Installation Procedures earlier in the chapter If any cables block access to the SIMM sockets label and disconnect them If any boards block access to the sockets remove them 2 Use the following table to determine the SIMM configuration needed to upgrade memory and to identify the sockets ...

Страница 52: ... 16 MB 16 MB Empty Empty 40 MB 4 MB 4 MB 16 MB 16 MB 40 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 48 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 48 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 64 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB Empty Empty 72 MB 4 MB 4 MB 32 MB 32 MB 72 MB 32 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 80 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 32 MB 80 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 96 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB ...

Страница 53: ...l chassis 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Locate the SIMM sockets see Option Installation Procedures earlier in the chapter 3 Press the metal clips at the outer edges of the socket away from the SIMM 4 Push the SIMM away from the locking tabs and remove it from the socket Removing a SIMM Use the following procedure to install a SIMM stick Clips ...

Страница 54: ... Installation Procedures earlier in the chapter Remove any currently installed SIMMs that are not needed CAUTION Before installing a SIMM reduce static discharge by touching the system s metal chassis 3 Align the notched end of the SIMM with the socket end closest to the front of the system 4 Insert the SIMM at an angle into the socket ...

Страница 55: ... 7 Replace the system unit cover VIDEO UPGRADE Upgrade the video memory by adding two 256 KB by 16 bit video DRAM modules as follows 1 Remove the system unit cover as previously described 2 Locate the video DRAM sockets see Option Installation Procedures earlier in this chapter If any expansion boards are obstructing your view of the sockets remove the boards see Removing an Expansion Board Notche...

Страница 56: ...ign the notched ends of the module and socket Using equal pressure gently press the module into the socket Repeat for the second module Aligning the video DRAM module with the socket 4 Replace any boards that were removed 5 Replace the system unit cover Notched End of Module Notched Corner of Socket ...

Страница 57: ...heatsink for the processor When upgrading the processor first remove the processor currently installed in the system then install the OverDrive processor Removing the Processor Remove the processor installed on the system board as follows 1 Remove the system unit cover 2 Locate the processor socket see Option Installation Procedures earlier in this chapter If any expansion boards are obstructing t...

Страница 58: ... see previous procedure CAUTION Before picking up the processor reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the system unit 2 Align the notched corner of the processor with the alignment corner in the socket and insert the processor 3 Swing the lever down to lock the processor into the socket CAUTION Remember to either reattach the heatsink used with the old processor or install the new...

Страница 59: ...ous pipeline burst secondary SRAM cache module The secondary cache installs into a cache socket on the system board Secondary cache increases system performance NOTE NEC recommends that you purchase the NEC Cache Upgrade Kit when adding secondary cache The NEC option kit has been tested and approved to work correctly with your system Use the following procedure to install the cache module 1 Remove...

Страница 60: ...h the pin 1 end of the secondary cache socket Using equal pressure gently press the module into the socket 4 Check to see if the newly installed cache module requires a system board jumper change See Chapter 5 Setting System Board Jumpers 5 Replace any boards that you may have removed during this procedure see Installing an Expansion Board earlier in this chapter 6 Replace the system unit cover Pi...

Страница 61: ...3 28 Installing Options ...

Страница 62: ...our storage device slots see the figure on the following page a 3 1 2 inch accessible device slot which contains the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive one internal hard disk drive slots 1 inch high thin height Hard disk configurations come with an IDE hard disk installed two accessible device slots 1 6 inch high half height In multimedia models one accessible device slot contains the standard CD ROM...

Страница 63: ...e See the documentation that comes with the drive IDE device check the jumper settings on the device before installing it See the documentation that comes with the device for jumper setting information An IDE device such as an IDE hard disk or IDE CD ROM reader must be set correctly as the first master or second slave device on the IDE channel 3 1 2 Inch Slot contains 1 44 MB diskette drive 5 1 4 ...

Страница 64: ...ls is the master device on the secondary IDE connector Device Cables The cables used for installation of optional storage devices include diskette drive signal cable IDE signal cables system power cables The diskette drive and IDE cables shipped with the system each support two devices Cable connector locations on the system board are shown in the following figure ...

Страница 65: ...Installing Options 3 31 System board cable connectors Primary IDE Signal Connector Secondary IDE Signal Connector Diskette Drive Signal Connector Pin 1 ...

Страница 66: ... diskette drive signal cable Connect an optional diskette drive to the middle connector on the standard diskette drive signal cable The colored edge of the cable goes to pin 1 on the cable connector Align the red edge of the cable with pin 1 the notched end on the drive connector The following figure shows a three connector diskette drive signal cable Optional diskette drive signal cable Attaches ...

Страница 67: ...tion of an IDE device to an IDE connector does not require the replacement of the existing IDE signal cable If installing an optional IDE CD ROM reader connect it to the secondary IDE connector The primary fast IDE port should be reserved for hard disks The following figure shows a typical three connector IDE cable If the IDE cable is not keyed with a connector tab align the colored edge of the ca...

Страница 68: ... 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 devices IDE device IDE hard disk drive or CD ROM reader diskette drive 1 2 M...

Страница 69: ...ve connector pins Align the IDE cable connector as shown in the following figure 2 Locate an available power connector coming from the power supply 3 Connect the appropriate power cable to the power connector on the IDE device Connecting IDE device cables 4 If you are installing an IDE CD ROM reader also connect the audio cable see the instructions that come with the reader Red Edge Power Cable ID...

Страница 70: ... to the signal connector on the diskette drive as shown in the following figure 2 Locate an available power connector 3 Connect the power cable to the power connector on the device Connecting 1 2 MB diskette drive cables 1 2 MB Diskette Drive Connector Diskette Drive Signal Cable Power Cable Red Edge ...

Страница 71: ...Inch Drive Bracket The 3 1 2 inch drive bracket containing the diskette drive must be removed before installing 3 1 2 inch or 5 1 4 inch devices Remove the 3 1 2 inch drive bracket containing the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive as follows NOTE Configurations that come with a hard disk already installed have a 3 1 2 inch hard disk drive located in the lower slot of the bracket 1 Remove the system c...

Страница 72: ...ptions 4 Carefully lift the drive bracket up and place it on top of the power supply Avoid pulling on the installed drive cables Removing the 3 1 2 inch drive bracket Power Supply 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket Tabs Tab Screw ...

Страница 73: ...h Drive Bracket 3 Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device such as setting jumpers and switches 4 Insert the hard disk drive so that the connectors extend out of the bracket on the same end as the standard diskette drive connectors 5 Align the holes in the hard disk drive with the holes in the bracket 6 Secure the device to the bracket with the four screws two to a side th...

Страница 74: ... not need to be removed if you are installing a 3 1 2 inch hard disk drive If you are installing a 3 1 2 inch hard disk drive see Installing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive 1 Remove the system unit cover as previously described 2 Remove the front panel by releasing the four tabs from the back of the front panel Removing the front panel 3 Identify the slot for the device being installed Tabs behind front pane...

Страница 75: ... back and forth until it releases 6 Install the device see Installing the 5 1 4 Inch Device Installing the 5 1 4 Inch Device Install an accessible device into the device cage as follows 1 Remove the 3 1 2 inch drive bracket from the system unit see Removing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket 2 Remove the front panel see Removing the Front Panel 3 Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with th...

Страница 76: ...4 From the front of the system insert the device connector end first into the device slot NOTE To easily access device connectors for cabling do not insert a 5 1 4 inch device all the way into the slot 5 Connect the device cables 6 Align the holes in the device with the holes in the cage 7 Secure the device to the cage with the four screws two to a side that come with the device ...

Страница 77: ...Installing Options 3 43 Securing the device 8 Replace the drive bracket see Replacing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket ...

Страница 78: ... device see Installing the 5 1 4 Inch Device 1 Align the four front panel tabs with the holes in the front of the system unit 2 Evenly press the front panel into position until the tabs lock the panel in place Aligning the front panel 3 Continue to Step 5 in Replacing the 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket Tabs behind front panel Tabs behind front panel Front Panel Blank Panel ...

Страница 79: ...ive bracket in the 3 1 2 inch device slot 2 Slide the 3 1 2 inch drive bracket toward the front of the chassis so that the tabs secure the bracket 3 Use the previously removed bracket screw to secure the bracket in place Securing the 3 1 2 Inch drive bracket 4 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 5 Replace the system unit cover Power Supply 3 1 2 Inch Drive Bracket Tabs Tab Screw ...

Страница 80: ...nal options parallel printer serial 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 3 Secure...

Страница 81: ...vice 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 3 Secure the cable with the screws provided 4 Connect the other end to the serial device Printer Port Printer Cable Screws ...

Страница 82: ...3 48 Installing Options Connecting an RS 232C cable Serial Port 2 Serial Port 1 Serial Cable Screws ...

Страница 83: ...y to set features that customize your system such as security features System configuration information is stored in nonvolatile memory Nonvolatile memory retains its data when system power is turned off Nonvolatile memory in your system is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS chip The battery supplies continuous power to CMOS memory and maintains configuration information when system po...

Страница 84: ...un Setup check the installation of optional memory by comparing the amount of memory installed with the amount of memory displayed by Setup change certain system operating parameters such as boot device sequence and keyboard parameters configure system connections for peripherals such as your diskette drive hard disks and devices connected to the printer port and serial ports customize your system...

Страница 85: ...in Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1992 96 Phoenix Technologies Ltd Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit System Time 10 19 20 Item Specific Help System Date 02 12 1996 Diskette A 1 44 MB 3 Tab Shift Tab or Diskette B Not Installed Enter selects field IDE Adapter 0 Master C 1280 Mb IDE Adapter 0 Slave None IDE Adapter 1 Master None IDE Adapter 1 Slave None Video System EGA VGA Memory Cache Memor...

Страница 86: ...s a summary of Main Menu Setup parameters You can set some Main Menu parameters directly from this window or you can set them from the Main menu option in the legend bar The Field Help window or Item Specific Help the area on the right side of the screen This help area provides help information for the Setup option currently selected The legend bar the area at the bottom of the screen The legend b...

Страница 87: ...and dual IDE controllers The Advanced menu also provides menu items for setting parity and for setting parameters for large disks for example to use large disks with Windows NT Some of the Advanced features are accessible only with a Supervisor password when the Supervisor password is set Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords and the Backup and Virus check reminders Power Use...

Страница 88: ...ys Selects a different menu or arrow keys Moves the cursor up and down for item selection Tab or Shift Tab Cycles the cursor up and down for item selection Home or End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of the window Page Up or Page Down Moves the cursor to the next or previous page F5 or Selects the Previous Value for the field F6 or or Space Selects the Next Value for the field F9 Loads the D...

Страница 89: ...tem Specific Help window on the right side of each menu displays the help text for the currently selected Setup option It updates as you move the cursor to each new field Pressing F1 or Alt H on any menu brings up the General Help window that describes the legend keys and their alternates The scroll bar on the right of any window indicates that there is more than one page of information in the win...

Страница 90: ...5 1 4 720KB 3 1 2 1 44MB 3 1 2 default A 2 88MB 3 1 2 Not Installed default B Selects the type of diskette drive in your system IDE Adapter User default Described in the following sections Video System Monochrome EGA VGA default CGA 80x25 Selects the default video device Memory Cache Described in the following sections Memory Shadow Enabled default Described in the following sections Boot Options ...

Страница 91: ...is 1 Master If you add a hard disk to the fast IDE port IDE1 connector the combination becomes 1 Master 1 Slave Change the jumper setting on the IDE device to set the device to master or slave see the documentation that comes with the device For multimedia systems the IDE hard disk and CD ROM reader are both Masters The hard disk drive is the Master on the primary connector and the CD ROM reader i...

Страница 92: ...he left of it Selecting the option displays IDE hard disk parameters Select an IDE Adapter option and set parameters for each hard disk separately Use the following table to configure the hard disk If your IDE hard disk features auto IDE type detection you need only to select the Autotype Fixed Disk parameter The system then automatically detects the hard disk type and sets the remaining parameter...

Страница 93: ... 63 Specifies the number of sectors per track Write Precomp 0 to 65534 None Specifies the number of the cylinder at which to change the write timing Multi Sector Transfers 2 4 8 16 Sectors Disabled Specifies the number of sectors in multi sector transfers LBA Mode Control Enabled Disabled default Sets LBA Mode Control on or off 32 Bit I O Enabled default Disabled Sets 32 bit I O to on or off Trans...

Страница 94: ...he shadows optional memory ROM located in specified segments of memory and can improve performance CAUTION Some add in cards particularly with on board firmware do not work properly when shadowed Memory Shadow Memory Shadow is always enabled This parameter is not user selectable Boot Options Your system might require a Supervisor password to set Boot parameters Select Boot Options directly from th...

Страница 95: ...e number of times you can attempt to boot the system If the system fails to boot on the set number of tries the Previous Boot Incomplete message appears and the system boots with default settings The default setting 3 gives you three tries to boot the system before the Previous Boot Incomplete message appears NumLock Select NumLock directly from the Main Menu summary window to display the Keyboard...

Страница 96: ...own and before it begins to repeat the keystroke Keyboard Auto Repeat Delay 1 4 sec 1 2 sec default 3 4 sec 1 sec Key Click Enabled Disabled default Turns audible key click on or off THE ADVANCED MENU Accessing the Advanced menu might require a Supervisor password When you select the Advanced menu you also can access the Integrated Peripherals menu The following table explains the Advanced menu pa...

Страница 97: ...ISA graphics device installed Big Memory Mode Normal Alternate Selects the method the BIOS uses to report memory sizes over 64 MB to the operating system Select Normal for MS DOS and Windows Select Alternate for Windows 95 OS 2 and Windows NT Large Disk Access Mode DOS default Other Select DOS if you have DOS Select Other if you have another operating system such as Windows 95 or UNIX A large disk...

Страница 98: ...pt request for the listed COM ports Auto selects the next available combination Factory settings COM A default 3F8 IRQ4 COM B default 2F8 IRQ3 COM B Mode Serial Port default Serial Port enables COM B port as a serial port LPT Port Disabled 378 IRQ 7 default User selectable settings Auto Selects a unique address and interrupt request for the LPT port Auto selects the next available combination LPT ...

Страница 99: ...ndard channel Primary enables only the primary fast channel PS 2 Mouse Enabled default Disabled Enables disables PS 2 style mouse On board Stereo Sound Enabled default Disabled Enables disables integrated audio On board Surround Sound Enabled Disabled default Enables disables surround sound THE SECURITY MENU Selecting Security from the Main Menu displays a menu with system security options NOTE Yo...

Страница 100: ...r at either Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password on the menu displays a Set Password dialog box with the following prompts Enter new password Re enter new password To set a password type the password and press Enter Reenter your password and press Enter NOTE If you forget your password see Clearing Your Password in Chapter 5 See the following table for a description of the security feature...

Страница 101: ...quires the prior setting of a Supervisor password Password on Boot Disabled default Enabled Enabled requires a password on boot cold boot only no password required for warm boot Requires the prior setting of a Supervisor and or User password If disabled password s are required for entering Setup but are not required for booting If a Supervisor password is set and this option is disabled the BIOS b...

Страница 102: ...t after Sunday and monthly on the first boot of the month THE POWER MENU Selecting Power from the menu bar displays a screen with the power management parameters described in the following table A power management system reduces the amount of energy used after specified periods of inactivity The Power menu supports a Full On state a Standby state with partial power reduction and a Suspend state wi...

Страница 103: ...se Wakeup Enabled default Disabled Allows mouse activity to wake up system Power Management Mode Customize default Disabled Maximum Medium Minimum Maximum Medium and Minimum set power management options with predefined values Select Customize to select your own level of power management Sleep Timeout 15 min default Disabled User selectable Inactivity period required before partial power shutdown S...

Страница 104: ... them operative Unlike standard RAM memory NVRAM is sustained by a real time clock chip and stays on after you turn your system off After you save your selections the program displays this message Values have been saved to CMOS Press space to continue If you attempt to exit without saving the program asks if you want to save before exiting During bootup Setup attempts to load the values you saved ...

Страница 105: ...cksum bad run SETUP Press F1 to resume F2 to Setup The CMOS values have been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS Press F1 to resume the boot or F2 to run Setup with the ROM default values already loaded into the menus You can make other changes before saving the values to NVRAM Load Previous Values If during a Setup session you chang...

Страница 106: ...4 24 Setting System Parameters Save Changes Save Changes saves all the selections without exiting Setup You can return to the other menus if you want to review and change your selections ...

Страница 107: ...irement Situations that require changing the jumper settings include the following upgrading your processor installing optional cache resetting your password CAUTION Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for your configuration If your system requires a jumper change change only the setting for that condition Otherwise keep the settings at their factory settings 5 ...

Страница 108: ...ff 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 this guide 3 Locate these jumpers on the system board see the following figure Processor Bus Speed jumpers Processor Voltage jumpers You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers see Removing an Expansion Board ...

Страница 109: ...ed jumpers for your processor upgrade Change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins as shown in the following figure NEC recommends using needle nose pliers to move a jumper VRE VR L2 SRAM Cache CLR PASSWD 1 2 3 1 2 3 BF1 BF1 JP5 JP4 JP7 JP3 BF0 1 2 3 ...

Страница 110: ...Processor 50 MHz Bus Speed 90 MHz Processor 50 MHz Bus Speed 100 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed 120 MHz Processor 60 MHz Bus Speed 133 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed 150 MHz Processor 60 MHz Bus Speed 166 MHz Processor 66 MHz Bus Speed 1 2 VRE 1 2 3 VR 1 SRAM cache 1 2 Asynchronous 2 3 Synchronous Pipeline Burst 1 ...

Страница 111: ...optional cache module you are required to set the cache jumper Use the following procedure to set the cache jumper CAUTION Only change or check the cache jumper setting if you are installing optional cache Otherwise keep the jumper at its factory setting 1 Power off and unplug the system and any peripherals 2 Remove the system unit cover see Removing the System Unit Cover in this guide 3 Locate th...

Страница 112: ... Replace the system unit cover see Replacing the System Unit Cover in this guide 7 Reconnect the power cables and peripheral devices 8 Power on the system Run Setup to enable the secondary cache see Chapter 4 Setting System Parameters CLEARING YOUR PASSWORD If you forgot your password use the following procedure to clear your current password and to set a new one 1 Power off and unplug the system ...

Страница 113: ...see Replacing the System Unit Cover in this guide 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 Remove the jumper block from the Password Clear jumper pins 10 If you removed any expansion boards replace them see Installing an Expansion Board in this guide 11 Replace the system ...

Страница 114: ...hapter 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 AudioStation MIDI Orchestrator WinDAT To access these components from Windows for Workgroups double click on the program group then select each of the components listed previously If you have Windows 95 click on...

Страница 115: ...anation of each module follows the figure AudioStation main screen layout Power Bar The Power Bar is the most important module because it controls the other modules It rearranges opens and closes each module which are then removed from the screen It quits AudioStation and activates Help See the following figure Power Bar Mixer Module CD Module DAT Module MIDI Module ...

Страница 116: ...and appears at the bottom of the stack To quit AudioStation click on the Power button The Power Bar buttons are explained as follows Launches AudioStation Help Launches or closes the Mixer module Launches or closes the CD Player module Launches or closes the Digital Audio Transport module Launches or closes the MIDI module Closes the AudioStation application Power MIDI CD Digital Audio Mixer Help ...

Страница 117: ...he CD into your CD tray 2 Click on the Mode button to select one of the following playback modes Playlist Plays all the playlist tracks sequentially and stops after the last track Shuffle Plays the playlist tracks in random order until you click the stop button close the CD module or close AudioStation Loop Plays the playlist tracks sequentially and repeats the list from the top until you click th...

Страница 118: ...dures 1 Click on the Playlist button to open the playlist window Select the file or files you want to edit Click on Add to add the files to the playlist and select OK 2 Click on the Next or Previous File buttons to access the appropriate file 3 Click on the Edit button to activate WinDAT 4 Use the menus at the top of the screen to edit the file as desired then save the changed file MIDI Module The...

Страница 119: ...you to play record and edit MIDI files When you select MIDI Orchestrator from the Voyetra Program Group the MIDI Editer screen appears as shown in the following figure MIDI Editer layout NOTE To record MIDI files a MIDI connector and a MIDI keyboard are required The following sections explain how to use the Orchestrator to play and edit MIDI files Transport Controls Channel Modules Status Area Glo...

Страница 120: ...ch channel 3 Click on the Play button to play the song As the song plays the MIDI Density Meters indicate the activity on each channel and the Song Position slide advances from left to right to indicate your position in the song file Editing a MIDI Song File To edit a MIDI song file use the following procedure 1 Load the song file that you want to edit 2 Move the Song Position slide left or right ...

Страница 121: ...Offset to set the tempo up or down To adjust channel volumes drag the sliders up or down To silence channels select the Mute button To hear a single channel activate its Solo button To make more than one channel solo hold down the Ctrl key as you click each Solo button you require To dub in different instruments assign a new patch number instrument sound to a channel 4 Once you have edited the fil...

Страница 122: ... edit WAV files Recording WAV 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 From the WinDAT main window select the Windows menu and choose Setup The Setup screen appears 4 Select the desired File Format WAV o...

Страница 123: ...dby mode the red light blinks 11 Click on the Play button to start recording The blinking red light becomes a steady red light indicating that WinDAT is recording 12 Speak into the microphone or play the input source to record 13 When you finish recording click the Stop button to stop recording 14 Click the Play button to hear what you just recorded If it is satisfactory choose Save from the File ...

Страница 124: ... end Editing WAV Files To edit digital audio files use the following procedure 1 Select the range that you want to manipulate by holding the mouse button down as the passage plays 2 Release the button at the end of the desired section 3 Click the Stop button 4 You can then manipulate this section as you require 5 To cut the section select Cut from the Edit menu 6 To paste the section you just cut ...

Страница 125: ...commercial online service or Internet Fax Service to NEC s Technical Support Services Internet World Wide Web and NEC s FTP Site NEC s Technical Support Services 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 Not only do these services provide general ...

Страница 126: ...ne 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 ROM Printers and Disk Drive Products Cat...

Страница 127: ...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 128: ... online service Log onto the BBS as follows 1 From the Windows for Workgroups Program Manager select Accessories and double click on Terminal NOTE If you have Windows 95 see the online help or your Windows 95 documentation to set the NEC BBS parameters and dial the BBS phone number 2 From the Settings menu click on Communications check that the settings match the following BBS parameters and click...

Страница 129: ...ch 6 Follow the screen prompts until the NECTECH Main Menu is displayed 7 At the Main Menu select J to join a conference Select Conference 1 for the desktop conference 8 From the Main Menu press F and Enter for the File menu 9 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 wh...

Страница 130: ...7 6 24 Hour Information Services After you complete downloading your file log off the BBS as follows 1 Press Enter to continue 2 Press G command for Goodbye Hangup 3 Press Enter ...

Страница 131: ...following steps to access America Online and NEC 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 Enter or click on Go 5 At the NEC menu double click on one of the following topics then follow the prompts About NEC Terms and Conditions News P...

Страница 132: ...rd from CompuServe You must call the NEC Bulletin Board directly using the procedure explained earlier in this chapter Use the following steps to access CompuServe and NEC s online information services 1 Log onto CompuServe 2 At the opening screen click on Service type in NEC TECH at the prompt and click OK 3 At the NEC menu double click on one of the following topics then follow the prompts NEC B...

Страница 133: ...hange and NEC s online information services 1 Log onto the AT T Interchange 2 At the opening screen click on Interchange enter your password at the prompt and click on Connect 3 At the Main Menu click on Companies on Line 4 At the Companies on Line menu scroll down to and double click on NEC Technologies 5 At the NEC Technologies menu double click on one of the following topics and follow the prom...

Страница 134: ...ine 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 information about your questions as possible Also if you are sending a fax please in...

Страница 135: ...ess the World Wide Web NEC Home Page enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator URL through your service http www nec com To access NEC s ftp Site enter the following Internet ftp address through your service ftp nectech com Once in the file menu follow the prompts to choose and download the file s you want NEC TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES NEC also offers direct technical support through ...

Страница 136: ...he problem The problem is often one that you can solve yourself See the following sections in this chapter for help Problem Checklist See this section first to determine the cause of your problem Solutions to Common Problems Refer to this section to solve common minor problems Diagnostic Diskette If your system boots use your diagnostic diskette to determine and solve the problem Getting Help See ...

Страница 137: ... cables and power cords are securely connected Is the monitor screen blank or is the display hard to read Check that the monitor is on Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor Was a Non System Disk error message displayed when you started the system You have a diskette in the diskette drive Remove the diskette from drive A and restart the system Is your mouse or keyboard not resp...

Страница 138: ...to 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 ...

Страница 139: ...ion See your operating system documentation Check the memory requirements of your software applications If required install additional SIMM memory If you added optional memory check that you correctly installed the SIMM memory System did not recognize additional SIMM memory You added only one SIMM stick SIMMs must be added in pairs Add a second SIMM of the same type System password forgotten Clear...

Страница 140: ...s formatted If not format it See your operating system documentation If the diskette drive busy lamp does not light when you load the diskette try a different diskette If this loads the problem is in the software Non System Disk or Disk Error message displayed If you are booting from the diskette drive insert a diskette with system files into drive A If a bootable diskette does not boot use the Se...

Страница 141: ...eral seconds then back on There is constant movement on the screen A magnetic field is affecting your monitor Move any devices fan motor another monitor that generate magnetic fields away from your monitor The screen display is fuzzy or flickering graphics characters or garbage appears on the screen Check that your monitor is set up correctly and that all connections have been made Check that the ...

Страница 142: ...ssible cause and solution The system does not see the CD ROM reader The drive designation is wrong and should be changed The CD ROM reader is assigned as drive E The CD ROM reader is not reading a disc Check that the disc is inserted in the CD tray with the label printed side up Check that the disc is a data disc not a music disc Try a different disc to see if the problem is limited to one disc Th...

Страница 143: ...too low adjust the volume through the system software see Chapter 6 Sound is only coming from one speaker Balance the speaker output by adjusting the balance in the sound software see Chapter 6 Microphone Problems Check the following problem to see the possible cause and solution You get no response from the microphone Check that the microphone is connected to the Mic In connector on the back of y...

Страница 144: ...ation 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 acts as a catalyst when expo...

Страница 145: ...ns when removing the cover 3 Locate the 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 Battery ...

Страница 146: ...ere is enough space to slide the battery out of the socket CAUTION To maintain a tight battery contact with the socket do not over bend the battery clip Removing the battery 5 Remove the battery and discard in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Battery Clip ...

Страница 147: ...meters DIAGNOSTIC DISKETTE If you are unable to resolve your system s problem using the Problem Solutions topics in this chapter NEC suggests that you run the diagnostic diskette The diagnostic diskette permits quick testing of all major system components individual testing of different system components and access to various testing options To run diagnostics insert the diagnostic diskette into d...

Страница 148: ...l to NEC s Technical Support Services through a commercial online service or Internet Fax Service to NEC s Technical Support Services Internet NEC s Technical Support Services If you still need help continue with the suggestions that follow Getting Help From Your Company If you are in a company the best source of help may be internal Your company may have designated central support personnel to wh...

Страница 149: ...ror messages that occurred NEC Warranty Non Warranty Repair Service NEC s repair service is designed to support your warranty and non warranty service activity Before you call for repair service see the previous sections in this chapter to determine if you can solve the problem yourself within your company through your dealer or with the help of a technician from the NEC Technical Support Center I...

Страница 150: ...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 151: ...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 152: ...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 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...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 156: ...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 157: ... 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 158: ...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 159: ...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 160: ...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 161: ...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 162: ...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 163: ...at can be reconfigured at any time during system operations The interrupt levels are described in the following table Interrupt level assignments 0 through 15 are in order of decreasing priority See Chapter 4 Setting System Parameters for information on changing the interrupts using Setup Interrupt Level Assignments INTERRUPT PRIORITY INTERRUPT DEVICE IRQ00 Counter Timer IRQ01 Keyboard IRQ02 Casca...

Страница 164: ...upts Interrupt Level Assignments INTERRUPT PRIORITY INTERRUPT DEVICE IRQ08 Real time clock IRQ09 Network Board if installed IRQ10 Available IRQ11 Available IRQ12 PS 2 mouse IRQ13 Coprocessor IRQ14 Primary IDE IRQ15 Secondary IDE ...

Страница 165: ...1 5 eject retract button 1 7 emergency eject 1 7 features 1 5 1 7 volume control 1 6 CMOS battery replacement 8 9 memory 4 1 RTC chip 4 1 values 4 22 4 23 COM ports 4 15 4 16 CompuServe 7 8 Configuration jumpers 5 2 Connectors 1 10 keyboard 1 11 mouse 1 11 network interface board 1 12 printer 1 10 serial port 1 10 VGA monitor connector 1 10 Cover removal 3 5 D Default parameters 4 23 Diagnostics 8...

Страница 166: ...8 13 NEC dealer 8 13 NEC s Technical Support Center 8 14 Your company 8 13 Your repair service 8 14 I I O ports 4 15 IDE controllers 4 9 4 15 IDE device system support 4 9 Information 2 5 Information services 7 1 America Online 7 7 AT T Interchange 7 9 CompuServe 7 8 E mail support 7 10 fax support 7 10 Internet 7 11 NEC bulletin board service 7 4 NEC technical support 7 11 NEC s FastFacts 7 2 NEC...

Страница 167: ...center 8 14 NEC Technical support services 7 11 NEC s FastFacts 7 2 Network interface board 1 12 Network ready models 1 12 NIC connectors 1 12 O Online diagnostics 8 12 Online documentation xiii 2 2 2 4 Option installation 3 1 3 26 cover removal 3 5 expansion boards 3 8 external options 3 46 precautions 3 4 processor upgrade 3 24 SIMM memory 3 17 storage devices 3 28 Video memory 3 22 P Parallel p...

Страница 168: ...ubmenu 4 7 Exit menu 4 22 4 24 help 4 4 4 7 IDE adapters 4 9 IDE controller 4 15 IDE devices 4 9 integrated peripherals 4 15 4 16 key functions 4 6 keyboard parameters 4 13 legend bar 4 6 4 7 loading default settings 4 23 loading previous values 4 23 Main Menu 4 3 Main Menu options 4 7 Main Menu summary window 4 4 4 8 memory 4 7 menu bar 4 5 passwords 4 17 power management 4 20 Power menu 4 20 4 2...

Страница 169: ...8 1 common problems 8 3 if you have a problem 8 1 NEC Technical support center 8 14 online diagnostics 8 12 problem checklist 8 2 replacing the CMOS battery 8 9 U User password 4 17 4 19 V VGA monitor connector 1 10 Video upgrade 3 22 Virus protection 4 20 Voltage selector switch 1 11 Volume 1 6 1 14 Voyetra software components 6 1 AudioStation 6 2 W Warranty repair service 8 14 ...

Страница 170: ...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 171: ... 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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