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Using This Guide
Text Conventions.............................................................................xi
Related Documents .........................................................................xii
1 Reviewing System Features
Front Features............................................................................... 1-2
System Controls and Lamps .................................................. 1-3
Diskette Drive A.................................................................... 1-4
Universal Serial Bus Port....................................................... 1-4
CD-ROM Drive..................................................................... 1-5
DVD-ROM Drive.................................................................. 1-5
Tape Backup Unit.................................................................. 1-5
Zip Drive............................................................................... 1-6
PC Card Adapter ................................................................... 1-6
LS-120 SuperDisk Drive ....................................................... 1-6
Rear Features................................................................................ 1-7
External Connectors .............................................................. 1-8
Power Supply Features .........................................................1-10
Inside Features.............................................................................1-10
System Board.......................................................................1-11
Network Board.....................................................................1-12
Modem Board ......................................................................1-12
Storage Device Support........................................................1-12
Chassis ........................................................................................1-12
Speakers ......................................................................................1-13
System Features...........................................................................1-13
Hardware..............................................................................1-13
Software...............................................................................1-14
Preloaded Operating System .........................................1-14
NEC OS Restore CD.....................................................1-15
NEC Application and Driver CD...................................1-15
Security ........................................................................1-16
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2 Setting Up the System
Cable Connections ........................................................................ 2-2
Startup.......................................................................................... 2-3
Shutdown...................................................................................... 2-4
Power-Saving Operation ............................................................... 2-5
System Care.................................................................................. 2-6
Protecting Your System From Damage.................................. 2-6
Keeping Your System in Good Condition.............................. 2-8
Moving or Shipping Your System.......................................... 2-9
More Information.........................................................................2-10
3 Configuring the System
Configuration Tools and Utilities .................................................. 3-2
BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................ 3-5
How to Start BIOS Setup....................................................... 3-6
How to Use BIOS Setup........................................................ 3-7
Main Menu............................................................................ 3-7
Advanced Menu ...................................................................3-11
Security Menu......................................................................3-18
Exit Menu ............................................................................3-19
FLASH Utility.............................................................................3-20
NEC OS Restore CD....................................................................3-21
Introducing OS Restore Options ...........................................3-21
Choosing a Restore Program.................................................3-21
Launching the NEC OS Restore CD .....................................3-22
Auto Rebuild and Restore.....................................................3-24
Custom Rebuild and Restore.................................................3-26
Fixing the Operating System.................................................3-29
NEC Application and Driver CD..................................................3-31
Launching the Application and Driver CD............................3-31
Installing Software ...............................................................3-32
NEC Help Center.........................................................................3-33
Installing the NEC Help Center ............................................3-33
Uninstalling the NEC Help Center........................................3-34
Resolutions for NEC VistaScan USB Monitors ............................3-34
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System Board Jumper Settings .....................................................3-35
Processor Jumper Settings ....................................................3-37
Clear CMOS/Password.........................................................3-38
Power On Mode ...................................................................3-40
4 Installing Options
General Rules ............................................................................... 4-2
Safety Precautions......................................................................... 4-3
System Unit Covers ...................................................................... 4-4
Removing the Left Side Cover............................................... 4-5
Replacing the Left Side Cover ............................................... 4-7
Removing the Right Side Cover............................................. 4-9
Replacing the Right Side Cover............................................4-11
System Board Options..................................................................4-12
Memory Upgrade .................................................................4-13
Checking System Memory ............................................4-15
Removing a DIMM.......................................................4-16
Installing a DIMM ........................................................4-17
Processor Upgrade................................................................4-19
Removing a Celeron or Pentium III Processor ...............4-20
Installing a Celeron or Pentium III Upgrade Processor ..4-22
Removing the Pentium II Processor...............................4-24
Installing the Pentium II Upgrade Processor..................4-26
Expansion Boards ........................................................................4-29
Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors ............................4-30
Installing an Expansion Board ..............................................4-31
Removing an Expansion Board.............................................4-33
AGP Board..................................................................................4-33
Removing the AGP Graphics Board .....................................4-33
Installing the AGP Graphics Board.......................................4-34
Data Storage Devices...................................................................4-35
Locating Device Bays...........................................................4-35
Preparing the Device ............................................................4-37
Connecting Device Cables....................................................4-37
Diskette Drive Signal Cable..........................................4-40
IDE Signal Cables.........................................................4-41
System Power Cables....................................................4-41
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Cabling Storage Devices.......................................................4-41
IDE Drive Cabling........................................................4-42
Diskette Drive Cabling..................................................4-43
PC Card Adapter Cabling..............................................4-43
Network Board Wake-On LAN Cabling........................4-44
Installing Storage Devices ....................................................4-45
Removing the Front Panel.............................................4-45
Replacing the Front Panel .............................................4-48
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive.................................4-48
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device........................................4-51
5 Solving System Problems
Solutions to Common Problems .................................................... 5-2
System Problems................................................................... 5-2
Diskette Drive Problems........................................................ 5-4
Monitor Problems.................................................................. 5-5
Keyboard/Mouse Problems.................................................... 5-6
CD-ROM Drive Problems ..................................................... 5-7
Speaker Problems.................................................................. 5-8
How to Clean the Mouse............................................................... 5-9
Battery Replacement....................................................................5-11
How to Get Help..........................................................................5-14
Help From Your Company ...................................................5-14
Help From Your NEC CSD Dealer.......................................5-14
Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center...................5-15
NEC CSD Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service ..............5-16
6 Getting Services and Support
NEC CSD Website........................................................................ 6-2
NEC CSD FTP Site....................................................................... 6-3
Email/Fax Technical Support Service............................................ 6-3
NEC CSD Bulletin Board System ................................................. 6-4
NEC CSD Technical Support Services .......................................... 6-7
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A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Making Your Computer Work for You..........................................A-2
Arrange Your Equipment ..............................................................A-4
Adjust Your Chair.........................................................................A-5
Adjust Your Input Devices............................................................A-7
Adjust Your Monitor.....................................................................A-9
Vary Your Workday....................................................................A-11
Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors .......................A-12
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?..................A-13
Checking Your Chair...........................................................A-13
Checking Your Keyboard....................................................A-13
Checking Your Mouse.........................................................A-13
Checking Your Monitor.......................................................A-13
Checking You .....................................................................A-14
B System Specifications
System Processor..........................................................................B-2
Processor Support..................................................................B-2
Secondary Cache...................................................................B-3
Processor Socket ...................................................................B-3
Random Access Memory (RAM)..................................................B-3
Cache Memory .............................................................................B-3
Read Only Memory (ROM) ..........................................................B-3
Calendar Clock .............................................................................B-4
Input/Output (I/O) Features...........................................................B-4
Video Memory..............................................................................B-5
Sound System...............................................................................B-6
Fax/Modem Board........................................................................B-6
Peripherals....................................................................................B-6
Network Board......................................................................B-6
AGP Graphics Board.............................................................B-7
Diskette Drive .......................................................................B-7
Hard Drive ............................................................................B-8
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CD-ROM Drive.....................................................................B-8
DVD-ROM Drive..................................................................B-8
PC Card Adapter ...................................................................B-9
Zip Drive...............................................................................B-9
Tape Backup Unit..................................................................B-9
Speakers..............................................................................B-10
Dimensions.................................................................................B-10
System Unit.........................................................................B-10
Keyboard.............................................................................B-10
Power .........................................................................................B-10
Operating Environment...............................................................B-10
Compliance.................................................................................B-11
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Using This Guide
The PowerMate VT 300 Series User’s Guide provides a
comprehensive reference to information about your
computer.
The guide contains the following information:
Chapter 1, Reviewing System Features, provides a look at
the front, rear, internal, and peripheral features of the
system. It also gives a summary of the system’s hardware,
software, and security features.
The chapter includes a quick-reference chart for finding
information described more fully later in the document.
Chapter 2, Setting Up the System, explains how to set up,
start up, and shut down the system. It also provides
information on installing applications, and tips on caring
for the system.
Chapter 3, Configuring the System, describes how to use
the software utilities shipped with your system, including
the BIOS Setup Utility, the NEC OS Restore CD, and the
NEC Application and Driver CD. It also provides
information for setting system board jumpers.
Chapter 4, Installing Options, provides detailed
installation procedures for system upgrades and options.
Chapter 5, Solving System Problems, contains
troubleshooting tips for solving simple problems and
describes how to find help when you cannot solve a
problem yourself.
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Chapter 6, Getting Services and Support, describes the
services available to you for information and help, and
describes how to access the services.
Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment,
contains guidelines to help you use your computer
productively and safely. 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, System Specifications, provides a technical
description of your computer and its components.
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Text Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following
meanings:
!
WARNING
Warnings alert you to situations that could result
in serious personal 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 abc123 and press Enter.
File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example,
AUTOEXEC.BAT.
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Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following printed documentation
ships with your computer.
NEC PowerMate VT 300i Series Quick Setup/Quick
Reference
The Quick Setup shows how to quickly get the system
connected and powered on.
The Quick Reference briefly describes the documentation,
NEC CSD tools and utilities, software applications, and
services available with the NEC PowerMate® VT 300
Series computer.
How Does Your Workplace Measure Up?
This brochure provides information for setting up and
using the computer productively and safely. Information
includes guidelines to reduce the risk of injury associated
with using a computer.
NEC PowerMate VT 300 Series Release Notes
Release Notes provide additional information about the
computer that was not available at the time the user’s
guide was printed.
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Your system comes with the following online documentation
on the NEC Application and Driver CD.
NEC Help Center
The NEC Help Center is an online guide to PowerMate
computers. It provides information about your system
under the following topics: System Tour, System
Information, System Upgrades, Service and Support, and
Reference.
Healthy Environment
This is an online help file that complements the “How
Does Your Workplace Measure Up?” brochure.
In addition, service and reference manuals are available on
the Internet at the Service and Support area of the NEC CSD
website (see Chapter 6 for access information).
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Features
Front Features
Rear Features
Inside Features
Speakers
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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 the
computer in the manner described in Appendix
A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.
This chapter highlights system hardware and software, and
describes the security features of the system.
Front Features
The following figure shows the features on the front of the
system. A brief description follows the figure.
Front features
A
B
C
D
E
F
– CD-ROM Drive
– Diskette Drive
– Power/Sleep Button
– Power/Sleep Lamp
– Hard Drive Lamp
– USB Port
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System Controls and Lamps
System controls let you select specific system operations.
Lamps let you know the status of system operation. The
following describes the controls and lamps. The previous
figure shows the controls and lamps on the front of the
system.
Power/Sleep button
Press this button to turn on system power. To turn off
power, press the button and hold in place until the system
powers down (approximately three to four seconds).
Press and immediately release the power/sleep button to
suspend system operation when you plan to be away from
your computer for a short time. This places the system in a
power saving mode. If you have a VESA-compliant
monitor, your monitor also goes into a power-saving
mode.
Press any key or move your mouse to resume system
operation at the point where you stopped it.
An amber system unit power lamp indicates that the
system is in a power-saving mode.
Power/Sleep lamp
The power/sleep lamp indicates whether system power is
on or off. It also lets you know if the system is operating
in a power-saving mode.
A steady green lamp indicates that the power is on to all
system components. An amber lamp indicates that the
system is in Sleep mode with full-power reduction.
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Hard drive lamp
A lit lamp indicates that the hard drive is active. The green
lamp tells you that the hard drive is reading or writing
data.
!
CAUTION
Do not turn off the system unless absolutely
necessary while the hard drive lamp is lit. To do
so can damage your hard drive or data.
Diskette Drive A
Use diskette drive A to copy data files to and from a diskette.
You can also use it as a bootable drive for loading and
starting programs 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.
Universal Serial Bus Port
The universal serial bus (USB) port on the front of the system
allows you to easily and conveniently add plug and play USB
devices without opening up the system. You simply plug the
USB device into the port. You can connect up to 127 devices
including a mouse, monitor, keyboard, printer, scanner,
speakers, and more. A second USB port is on the rear of the
system.
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CD-ROM Drive
Some models come with a 32X Max or 40X Max variable
speed CD-ROM drive. Use the CD-ROM drive to load and
start programs from a compact disc (CD). You can also use
the CD-ROM drive to play your audio CDs.
The CD-ROM drive 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.
DVD-ROM Drive
Some models come with a 4X or 6X digital video disc
(DVD)-ROM drive (Windows 98 systems only). The drive
offers many improvements over the standard CD-ROM
technology, including superior video and audio playback,
faster data access, and greater storage capacities.
The DVD-ROM drive uses DVD technology to read DVD
discs as well as standard audio and video CDs.
Tape Backup Unit
Some models come with a tape backup unit. If your system
has a tape backup unit, you can use it to quickly back up all
or part of your system’s files to a high-capacity tape
cartridge. Backup software helps you tailor the backup
process to protect your files and applications. Files are
compressed during the backup process to conserve space and
to speed up the process.
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Zip Drive
Some models come with a Zip® drive. Use the Zip drive to
back up work, archive old files, and transport your work.
Store up to 100 MB of data on a 3 1/2-inch Zip disk.
PC Card Adapter
If your model has a PC card adapter, you can add PC cards to
the system. A PC card is inserted into a PC card slot similar
to inserting a diskette in a diskette drive.
Each type of PC card has a different function. With your PC
card adapter, you can add a number of functions to your
system with a variety of PC cards.
LS-120 SuperDisk Drive
Some models come with an LS-120 MB SuperDisk™ drive, in
place of the 3 1/2-inch diskette drive. The drive offers high-
capacity, removable data storage through use of SuperDisk
diskettes that hold up to 120 MB of data. The SuperDisk
drive is fully compatible with 1.44 MB diskettes and can read
or write to the diskettes.
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Rear Features
On the rear of your computer, you’ll find external connectors,
the power supply socket and voltage select switch, and
expansion board slots. The following figure shows the
features.
Rear features
A – Power Socket
B – Voltage Selector Switch
C – Mouse Port
I – Line In Jack
J – Microphone In Jack
K – Fan
D – Keyboard Port
E – USB Port
L – Printer Port
M – MIDI Port
F – Serial Port 1
G – Serial Port 2
H – Line Out Jack
N – VGA Monitor Connector
O – Expansion Slots
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External Connectors
External connectors let you attach peripheral devices, such as
a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer to your system. Your
system has the following external connectors.
Mouse port
Attach the mouse that comes with your computer to this
port. The mouse port supports a PS/2-compatible mouse.
Keyboard port
Attach the keyboard that comes with your computer to the
keyboard port.
The keyboard port supports a PS/2®-compatible (personal
system/2-compatible) 101-key or 104-key keyboard (in the
U.S. and Canada) or a 102-key keyboard (in the United
Kingdom and Germany) with a 6-pin mini DIN connector.
VGA monitor connector
The system comes with an accelerated graphics port
(AGP) graphics board. The external video graphics array
(VGA) connector on the AGP board supports an NEC
MultiSync® monitor, NEC VistaScan™ monitor, or other
VGA-compatible monitor with a 15-pin connector. Attach
the signal cable from your monitor to the VGA connector.
Printer port
Use this port to connect a parallel printer with a 25-pin
connector to the system.
Serial ports 1 and 2 (COM1 and COM2)
Attach a serial device with a 9-pin connector to these
serial ports. Serial devices include a pointing device, serial
printer, or a modem.
Universal Serial Bus port
This port adds a USB connector at the rear of the system
(see “Universal Serial Bus Port” earlier in this chapter).
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Audio connectors
The following connectors come integrated on the system
board (see the preceding figure for jack locations).
Microphone in jack
The microphone in jack lets you connect a microphone
for recording audio information in your data system
files.
Line in jack
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.
Line out jack
The line out jack allows you to connect an amplified
output device, such as powered speakers or headset, a
stereo tape recorder, or an external amplifier for audio
output.
MIDI/Joystick connector
The MIDI/Joystick connector lets you attach a joystick to
your system for use with games.
Fax/modem ports
Some models come with a V.90 rated 56-kilobytes per
second (Kbps) fax/modem board. The fax/modem board
allows the connection of a phone line to the computer for
fax and data communications functions.
Dual fax/modem ports let you use a telephone line for the
fax/modem and your telephone.
LAN connector
Some models come with a network board. Use the RJ-45
compatible port on the board for connecting the system to
an Ethernet local-area network (LAN).
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Power Supply Features
Your system has the following power supply features:
Power socket
Connect your power cable to this socket.
Voltage selector switch
Sets the voltage for your system to 115 volts or 220 volts.
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CAUTION
Set the switch correctly for the voltage in your
area. Most wall outlets in the United States and
Canada are 115 volts. Outlets in Europe,
Australia, and Asia (except Taiwan) are
230 volts. Taiwan uses 115-volt outlets.
Power supply fan
The power supply fan cools the power supply and other
system components to keep them from overheating. Keep
the area near the fan clear for proper ventilation.
Inside Features
See the following figure for the location of features within the
system. Feature descriptions follow.
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Inside the system
A – Power Supply
E – Diskette Drive
B – System Board
F – AGP Board Connector
C – Expansion Slots
D – Accessible Device Bays
G – Hard Drive
System Board
The system processor, memory, audio subsystem, system
battery, internal connectors, and external connectors are on
the system board. For information on the external connectors,
see “External Connectors” earlier in this chapter.
The system board supports a diskette drive and up to four
IDE devices such as IDE hard drives, IDE CD-ROM drive,
IDE DVD-ROM drive, and IDE Zip drive.
Internal connectors on the system board include:
primary and secondary IDE connectors
diskette drive connector
front panel connectors for lamp, USB, and audio signals
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power connectors
AGP graphics board connector
three PCI connectors
one ISA connector
additional connectors include the CD Audio In, Modem
In, Wake-On LAN, and fan.
Network Board
Some models come with a 3Com® 10/100Base-T Ethernet
network board, an Intel® EtherExpress® Pro100 +10/100
Ethernet network board, or a GVC D110G 10/100 network
board installed in a PCI slot.
Modem Board
Some models come with a Robotics® 56K Python V.90 ISA
modem board or a Lucent V.90 Winmodem PCI board.
Connect your telephone line to this board.
Storage Device Support
Five storage device bays accommodate up to three accessible
devices and two internal hard drives.
Chassis
The NEC micro tower chassis conforms to the Intel ATX
form factor specification. The chassis features the following:
standardized chassis size and dimensions
standardized system board size and dimensions
standardized ATX 145 watt power supply.
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Speakers
If ordered, some systems come with two high-quality stereo
speakers. One of the speakers connects to the line out jack at
the rear of the system unit.
An AC adapter comes with the speakers. Install the AC
adapter along with the speakers.
Adjust the speaker volume by using the volume control on
the front of the system or on the right speaker. You can also
use the Windows sound software. To bring up the Windows
volume control, double click the speaker icon on the taskbar
(next to the system clock). Use the software to balance the
sound between the left and right speakers.
System Features
Your computer hardware and software deliver the
performance and technologies you need for all your
challenging tasks today and into the future.
Hardware
The PowerMate VT 300 Series includes the following
hardware features:
PC98 Compliance
All the hardware in the system has been certified by
Microsoft® to be PC98 compliant.
Processor
The system comes with a Celeron® processor, Pentium® II
processor, or Pentium III processor. Processor speed
depends on system model. The processors are fast,
powerful processors that lend themselves to
computational, graphical, and networking tasks.
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Audio on the System Board
The system board comes with an audio subsystem. The
audio chipset gives you a surround sound system for three-
dimensional sound effects — much like a live
performance. It also provides wavetable synthesis.
(Wavetable synthesis uses actual recordings of real sound
effects and musical instruments for a dynamic audio
experience.)
Flashable ROM BIOS
The system’s ROM BIOS features system setup
configuration, Plug and Play support, and flash support for
easy and economical BIOS upgrades.
System Memory
Your computer comes with at least 32 MB of non-ECC
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM)
and supports up to 512 MB.
AGP Graphics Board
All models ship with an AGP graphics board. AGP
enhances graphics performance, particularly for 3-D
applications.
Power Management Options
Power management options conserve energy and reduce
power costs.
Software
NEC CSD provides a variety of applications and hardware
utilities with your system to let you take advantage of your
hardware capabilities.
Preloaded Operating System
The Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows® 95, or Windows
98 operating system comes loaded on your system.
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NEC OS Restore CD
In the event of operating system problems, you can restore
your operating system using the NEC OS Restore CD. The
NEC OS Restore Program on the CD provides a “Fix OS”
Restore option for reinstalling the Windows 95 or
Windows 98 operating system while leaving data files intact.
This feature lets you back up your data files before
performing a complete restore of the operating system.
The OS Restore program also provides options for
reformatting and repartitioning the hard drive. In addition, the
program automatically determines which drivers are needed
for your original hardware configuration and installs them
during the restore.
NEC Application and Driver CD
Your system comes with an NEC Application and Driver CD.
Use this CD to install any or all of the software that comes
with your system, including:
Microsoft® Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer provides a top-notch browser with
preloaded links for easy access to the world wide web.
Also use Internet Explorer to access one of the many new
browser-based utilities.
Netscape® Browser
Netscape provides a top-notch browser with preloaded
links for easy access to the world wide web. Also use
Netscape to access one of the many new browser-based
utilities.
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Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print portable
document format (PDF) files found on the Internet and
PDF documents included with various software
applications.
Network™ Associates VirusScan® Software
Protect the system from viruses by running VirusScan.
PartitionMagic™
Repartition your hard drive while leaving your data intact
with PartitionMagic. Includes BootMagic™ software for
easily managing multiple operating systems.
NEC Help Center
The NEC Help Center is an online guide with information
about the PowerMate system.
Healthy Environment
This is an online version of the printed brochure, Setting
up a Healthy Environment.
The NEC Application and Driver CD also contains a wide
selection of drivers for hardware that is compatible with
PowerMate series computers. These drivers are provided with
the original manufacturer’s installation wizards to ensure
correct installation.
Security
The system has hardware, software, and mechanical security
features that offer protection against unauthorized access to
your system and data. The following security features are
available with the system.
Password security
The BIOS Setup utility includes a feature that lets you set
up either a user or supervisor password, or both.
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The user password controls booting of the system and
controls access to the Setup utility and the keyboard. (User
access to the BIOS Setup utility is limited to a subset of all
BIOS Setup parameters when a supervisor password has
been set.)
The supervisor password allows full access to the system
and the BIOS.
Windows network security features
To learn more about the network security features
available through the Windows operating system, refer to
your Windows documentation or consult your system
administrator.
Locking tab
The system also has a locking tab on the rear of the
chassis. The tab fits through a slot on the rear edge of the
chassis cover when the cover is on. When a padlock is
used in the tab, the system is physically protected from
chassis intrusion.
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Setting Up the System
Cable Connections
Startup
Shutdown
Power-Saving Operation
System Care
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This chapter provides the information you need to set up and
use your system. This includes cable connections, system
startup procedures, system shutdown procedures, and system
care. The chapter also includes a matrix showing where to
find additional information about the computer.
Cable Connections
After unpacking the system and positioning the system unit in
your work area, connect the system components using your
Quick Setup poster and the following tips.
Use the icons on the rear of the system unit to identify the
keyboard, mouse, printer, USB, and monitor connectors.
If the system comes with a fax/modem board, connect it to
the telephone line as follows:
Unplug the telephone from the telephone jack on the
wall.
Plug the telephone cable that comes with the system
into the line jack on the rear of the system and into the
telephone jack on the wall.
Plug the cable on the telephone into the phone jack on
the rear of the system.
If your system comes with the network board option, see
your network administrator for guidelines on configuring
the system for network access.
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Set the voltage switch correctly for your area. The correct
setting for the U.S. and Canada is 115V.
!
WARNING
Set the voltage switch correctly for your area.
Connect system power cables to a surge protector
(recommended) or a properly grounded wall outlet.
!
CAUTION
NEC CSD recommends connecting the power
cable to a surge protector.
Startup
Press the power button to start up your system. The power
lamp lights green to indicate that the system is on. The
system performs its Power-On Self-Test (POST) and several
messages appear indicating that your system is checking its
subsystems. To see the messages, press Tab during POST.
At the bottom of the NEC startup screen, the following
message appears:
Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup
If you want to enter the BIOS Setup, immediately press F2
while the startup screen displays.
One beep indicates that the system has successfully
completed the power-on test. After a short delay, Windows
starts up.
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If a problem occurs, a series of beeps may sound. If this
happens repeatedly after powering on, power off the system
and turn to Chapter 5, “Solving System Problems.” The
chapter provides helpful hints for solving system problems.
Note: If the system displays a message
indicating that system settings have changed,
run the BIOS Setup utility (see Chapter 3,
“Configuring the System”).
On systems loaded with the Windows NT® 4.0 operating
system, press Ctrl Alt Del when prompted on-screen to do so.
The log-on box appears for entering a password.
Shutdown
Follow these steps to power off your computer.
1. Save your work and exit all open application programs.
2. Make sure that the hard drive, diskette drive, and any
other drives are not in use. A lit device lamp indicates that
the device is in use.
!
CAUTION
Wait until a program is finished running before
powering off the system.
Unless absolutely necessary, never power off the
system when the system power lamp is amber or
when either the hard drive lamp, diskette drive,
or other device lamp is lit. Information on the
device might be lost or damaged.
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3. Click Start on the taskbar, then point to and click
Shut Down. Selecting Shut Down gives you several
choices in the pop-up submenu. Select Shut down the
computer, then click Yes or press Enter for shut down.
4. If your system is configured with Windows 98, the
system shuts down automatically after a short interval.
Note: You can also power off the system by
pressing the power button and holding it in for
several seconds before releasing. The system
powers off after a short delay.
5. If your system is configured with Windows 95 or
Windows NT, shut down the system by pressing and
holding in the power button for several seconds before
releasing.
6. Turn off power to your monitor.
Power-Saving Operation
If the system is running Windows 95 or Windows 98, you can
put it in Sleep mode (a power-saving state) by lightly
pressing and immediately releasing the power button on the
front of your unit. The Sleep mode is a convenient way of
conserving energy when you are going to be away from your
system for a short period of time.
The system also goes into Sleep mode when it has been
inactive, if the power management has been enabled in BIOS,
and an inactivity timeout has been enabled. (See Chapter 3,
“Configuring Your System” for information on setting power
management functions.)
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CAUTION
Take care to lightly press and immediately
release the power button to enter the Sleep
mode. Avoid pressing and holding in the power
button or you may turn off power and lose data.
When the system goes into Sleep mode, it saves data and
system status and then shuts off power to all possible
components. Sleep mode lets you save power without first
saving your work.
An amber power lamp indicates that the system is in Sleep
mode. Press a key or move the mouse to resume system
operation where you left off.
System Care
Your system is a durable, dependable computer built for
heavy use. With protective measures and proper care, you can
prevent problems and promote the successful operation and
long life span of your computer.
Protecting Your System From Damage
There are several ways that you can protect your system from
possible damage. NEC CSD strongly recommends the
following protective measures.
Connect a surge suppressor between your computer and a
grounded wall outlet. A surge suppressor protects your
system from sudden transient increases and decreases in
electrical power.
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Be sure to connect all peripherals, such as your monitor
and printer, to the surge suppressor. The surge protector
should be the only device that you plug into the wall
outlet.
Avoid repeated power-on cycles. These subject the system
components to temperature variations and stress.
Disconnect your system from telephone and power lines
when an electrical storm threatens. If you have a
fax/modem, lightning can travel in on the phone line and
damage both the fax/modem and the system unit.
Lightning can also travel in on power lines and damage
your monitor and system unit.
Be sure that system power is off before you connect or
disconnect a cable. Never make cable changes when the
system power is on. Doing so can damage the system and
its peripherals.
Use BIOS Setup utility options to protect against viruses
(see “Security Menu” in Chapter 3). Use appropriate virus
detection software regularly to protect your system from
computer viruses.
If you plan to use software programs other than NEC CSD
supplied software, NEC CSD strongly recommends that
you take the necessary steps, such as virus checks, to
protect your system.
Position your computer away from direct sunlight and
extreme hot and cold temperatures.
The recommended operating environment is from 50°F to
95°F (10°C to 35°C).
The recommended non-operating environment (shipping
or storage) is from 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C).
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After turning off power, wait about five seconds for the
hard drive to spin down before you power on again.
Be sure that nothing is placed on top of your system power
cables.
Prevent dust from entering your system by covering it
when it is not in use.
Keeping Your System in Good Condition
Maintain the condition of your system by periodically using
the following procedures.
!
WARNING
For safety, power off and unplug your system,
monitor, and any external devices before
cleaning them.
Clean the outside of the computer with a soft clean cloth.
You can remove stubborn stains with a cloth slightly
dampened with a mild detergent. Never use a strong
cleaner or solvent on any part of the system.
Keep food and liquids away from your computer.
Periodically clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner
brush attachment. Do not use any liquid cleaners on the
keyboard as they can damage the keyboard.
If an object, such as a paper clip, falls into the keyboard,
turn the keyboard over and gently shake it.
Clean the monitor screen with a glass cleaner and wipe it
with a clean, lint-free cloth. You may use wet/dry cleaning
pads manufactured for monitor screens.
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Moving or Shipping Your System
Use these steps to prepare your system for moving or
shipping.
1. Back up the files on the hard drive to diskettes, Zip disks,
tape cartridges, or other backup devices.
Take precautions for storing and transporting Zip disks,
diskettes, or tape cartridges so that they are not exposed
to magnetic fields or electrical impulses.
2. Remove any diskette from the diskette drive. If you have
a CD in the CD-ROM drive, remove the CD.
3. Turn off the system unit and any external options
connected to it.
4. Unplug the system unit power cable from the wall outlet
or surge suppressor, then from the unit itself.
5. Unplug any external options from the wall outlets or
surge suppressor, then disconnect them from the system
unit.
6. Pack the system components in the original shipping
materials and cartons. If these are not available, be sure to
use adequate packing materials to protect the components.
To set up your system, follow the steps on the
PowerMate VT 300i Series Quick Setup poster that comes
with the computer.
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More Information
Once you have your system up and running, we suggest that
you do the following:
Install applications provided by NEC CSD on the NEC
Application and Driver CD.
See “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment” in
Appendix A.
Install any of your own applications. See the
documentation that comes with the application.
See the following quick reference chart to find information
about using the computer.
Quick Reference to Information About the Computer
Information
Where to Find It
Installing the applications provided by “Installing Applications” in Chapter 3
NEC CSD
Installing the NEC Help Center online “Installing the NEC Help Center” in
documentation
Chapter 3
Uninstalling the NEC Help Center
“Uninstalling the NEC Help Center” in
Chapter 3
Setting a password
Chapter 3
Adding options
Chapter 4
Accessing the world wide web
Protecting the system from viruses
Using support services
Taking care of the system
Troubleshooting tips
Chapter 6
Chapter 1
Chapter 6
“System Care” in Chapter 2
Chapter 5
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Configuring the System
Configuration Tools and Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
Flash Utility
NEC OS Restore CD
NEC Application and Driver CD
NEC Help Center
Resolutions for NEC VistaScan USB
Monitors
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computer. The chapter includes information on the
American Megatrends, Inc. (AMI) BIOS Setup utility for
configuring hardware and the system
Flash utility for BIOS updates
NEC OS Restore CD for rebuilding the hard drive and/or
restoring the operating system
NEC Applications and Driver CD for installing the NEC
supplied applications and optional drivers
jumper settings for physically configuring devices in the
system.
See the following table for a quick guide to the utilities, tools,
or procedures required in configuring the system. For detailed
information about these and other tools, see the sections
following the table.
Configuration Tools and Utilities
The following table lists ways you can configure the system,
and the utility, tool, or procedure to use for the configuration.
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Configuration Tools and Utilities
Configuration
Method, Tool, or Utility
BIOS, updating
FLASH utility
Boot devices, determining
Boot order, changing
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
Jumper Settings
Clearing CMOS and password
Configuring processor jumpers on system
board
Jumper Settings
DIMM memory, checking
BIOS Setup (Main menu)
BIOS Setup (Main menu)
NEC Application and Driver CD
NEC OS Restore CD
Diskette drive, enabling
Drivers for NEC CSD hardware, installing
Hard drive, reformatting
Hard drive, repartioning
NEC OS Restore CD
Hard drive, setting a pre-delay
Hard drive, subjecting to power management
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
NEC Application and Driver CD
Healthy Environment (online document),
installing
Inactivity timeout, setting
Keyboard options
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
BIOS Setup (Main menu)
Memory, checking
NEC Help Center, installing
NEC Application and Driver CD
(see “Installing the NEC Help
Center”)
NEC Help Center, uninstalling
Operating system, restoring
see “Uninstalling the NEC Help
Center”
NEC OS Restore CD
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Configuration Tools and Utilities
Configuration
Method, Tool, or Utility
Parallel port, enabling, configuring
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
Password, setting or clearing (user,
supervisor, or both)
BIOS Setup (Security menu)
Jumper Settings
Plug and Play, enabling
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
Jumpers
Power management, enabling, configuring
Processor speed, changing
Serial ports, enabling
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
NEC Application and Driver CD
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
BIOS Setup (Main menu)
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
BIOS Setup (Advanced menu)
Software provided through NEC, installing
Sound, enabling
Time and date, setting
USB functions
Video device, subjecting to power
management
Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT,
restoring
NEC OS Restore CD
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BIOS Setup Utility
The AMI BIOS Setup utility program is used to configure the
main components of your computer.
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 the BIOS Setup utility to
operate your system. However, you might wish to run the
Setup utility to set features that customize your system, such
as security features.
System configuration information is stored in nonvolatile
memory. A nonvolatile memory device retains its data when
system power is turned off. Nonvolatile memory in your
system is stored in a complementary metal-oxide
semiconductor (CMOS) memory chip backed up by a battery
on the system board. The battery supplies continuous power
to CMOS memory and maintains configuration information
when system power is off (see “Battery Replacement” in
Chapter 5).
NEC CSD recommends that you print out or write down your
current BIOS Setup parameters 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.
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How to Start BIOS Setup
To start the BIOS Setup utility, follow these steps.
1. Turn on or reboot the system.
2. Press F2 as soon as you see the following message at the
bottom of the NEC startup screen.
Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup
You have about five seconds to press F2 before the
system boot continues.
3. Setup’s Main Menu appears and looks similar to the
following.
Setup Main Menu
Main Menu
Main
Advanced
Security
Exit
Setup Help
BIOS Version
VI.xxxx
Processor Type
Processor Speed
Cache RAM
Total Memory
DRAM Bank 0
DRAM Bank 1
System Date
Pentium
450 MHz
512 KB
32 Mb
SDRAM
None
Wed Aug 11 1999
10:17:59
Month: Jan-Dec
Day:
01-31
Year:
1901-2099
System Time
Floppy Drive A
Floppy Drive B
1.44 MB 3 1/2
Not Installed
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Previous Item
Next Item
Select Menu
Esc: Exit
Enter: Select
F5: Setup Defaults
F6: Original Values
F10: Save & Exit
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How to Use BIOS Setup
Use the keys shown on the bottom of the Main Menu to make
your selections or exit the current menu. The following table
describes the navigation keys.
Navigation Keys
Key
Function
Esc
Exits the menu.
Enter
Executes Command or brings up
a submenu.
F5
Loads the Default Configuration
values for this menu.
F6
Selects the Original Values for the
field.
F10
Saves changes and Exits the
BIOS Setup utility.
Up or down arrow keys
Left or right arrow keys
Moves cursor up and down in the
menu.
Selects next menu.
Help Setup information displays on the right side of the Setup
screen.
Main Menu
The BIOS Setup utility usually comes up displaying the Main
Menu. If BIOS is displaying another menu, choose the Main
Menu by selecting Main in the legend bar.
See “How to Start BIOS Setup” for a look at a typical Main
Menu screen.
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Main Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use
the arrow keys to select a Main Menu option. Press Enter to
display the submenu. Explanations of typical Main Menu
options and suboptions appear in the following tables. Actual
explanations and settings may vary between systems.
Main Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
BIOS Version
Processor Type
Processor Speed
Cache RAM
This field is read-only and cannot be changed
from the BIOS Setup utility.
Example: V1.001
This field is read-only and cannot be changed
from the BIOS Setup utility.
Example: Celeron
This field is read-only and cannot be changed
from the BIOS Setup utility.
Example: 433 MHz
This field is read-only and cannot be changed
from the BIOS Setup utility.
Example: 128 KB
Total Memory
This field is read-only and cannot be changed
from the BIOS Setup utility.
Example: 32 MB
DRAM Bank 0
DRAM Bank 1
These fields are read-only and cannot be
changed from the BIOS Setup utility.
Example:
DRAM Bank 0 32 MB SDRAM
DRAM Bank 1 None
Set system date in this field. Press Tab or
Enter to move between month, date, and
year fields.
System Date
Example:
Aug 10 1999
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Main Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
System Time
Set system time in this field. Press Tab or
Enter to move between hour, minute, and
second fields.
Example: 09:30:00
Floppy Drive A:
Disabled
360 KB 5 1/4"
1.2 MB 5 1/4"
720 KB 3 1/2"
1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2"
2.88 MB 3 1/2"
Floppy Drive B
Not Installed
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Device type, Auto
Device type, Auto
Device type, Auto
Device type, Auto
Secondary IDE Slave
Each device menu item displays the Hard
drive or CD-ROM identifier if a device is
installed.
If you install a hard drive that does not feature
auto IDE type detection or your IDE hard
drive was formatted on another system with
parameters different from those reported by
the drive, enter a parameter for each of the
fields in the device submenu.
Bring up a device submenu by pressing
Enter. The submenus include Type,
Cylinders, Heads, Sectors, LBA Mode, Block
Mode, Fast Programmed I/O Modes, and
32-Bit Transfer Mode. Each mode is briefly
described in the following.
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Main Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Type
None, CD-ROM, IDE Removable, User,
ATAPI Removable, Auto
Defaults to Disabled and changes at boot
time based on auto-detection. When set to
Auto, the values for Cylinders, Heads,
Sectors, and Maximum Capacity are
displayed but are read only.
When set to Auto, the BIOS detects what the
drive is capable of, not the translation
mechanism that was used to format the drive.
If a drive is run in a mode other than the
mode in which it was partitioned and
formatted, unpredictable results may occur,
including data loss.
Cylinders
When Type is Auto, value in the Cylinders
field is auto-detected and field is read only.
Write Precompensation
When Type is Auto, value in Write Pre-
compensation field is auto-detected and field
is read only.
Heads
When Type is Auto, value in Heads field is
auto-detected and field is read only.
Sectors
When Type is Auto, value in Sectors field is
auto-detected and field is read only.
Maximum Capacity
LBA Mode
xxxx MB
On, Off
When On is selected, it causes logical block
addressing to be used in place of cylinders,
heads, and sectors.
When Type is set to Auto, the value in the
LBA Mode field is auto-detected and the field
is read only.
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Main Menu Items
Menu Item
Block Mode
Settings (default is bold)
On, Off
When On is selected, it allows block mode
data transfers.
When Type is set to Auto, the value in the
Block Mode field is auto-detected and the
field is read only.
Fast Programmed I/O
Modes
Auto, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Sets the Advanced PIO mode.
32 Bit Transfer Mode
ON, Off
When On, allows 32 bit data transfers.
Advanced Menu
The Advanced Menu is a top-level menu in the BIOS Setup
utility. Choose the Advanced Menu by selecting Advanced in
the legend bar.
Advanced Menu options are available by selecting submenus.
Use the arrow keys to select an Advanced Menu option. Press
Enter to display the submenu. Settings of the Advanced
Menu options and suboptions are given in the following
tables.
!
CAUTION
Setting items on this menu to incorrect values
can cause your system to malfunction.
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Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Event Log Capacity
Event Log Validity
Status only. Press Enter to view.
Status only. Press Enter to view.
Status only. Press Enter to view.
No, Yes
View DMI Event Log
Clear all DMI Events Logs
Selecting No prevents clearing out the DMI
events logs.
Event Logging
Enabled, Disabled
Selecting Enabled permits event logging.
ECC Event Logging
Enabled, Disabled
Selecting Enabled permits ECC event
logging.
Quick Boot
Enabled, Disabled
When Enabled, the BIOS does not test
system memory above 1 MB or wait for ready
signals, allowing a quick boot.
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
Disabled, IDE-0, IDE-1, IDE-2, IDE-3, Floppy,
LS-120, ATAPI Zip, CDROM, SCSI, Network
Sets the hard drive as the first boot device.
Disabled, IDE-0, IDE-1, IDE-2, IDE-3, Floppy,
LS-120, ATAPI Zip, CDROM, SCSI, Network
Sets the CD-ROM drive as the second boot
device.
3rd Boot Device
Disabled, IDE-0, IDE-1, IDE-2, IDE-3,
Floppy, LS-120, ATAPI Zip, CDROM, SCSI,
Network
Sets the diskette drive as the third boot
device.
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Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Quiet Boot
Enabled, Disabled
When Enabled, displays the NEC splash
screen, with settings for displaying POST or
entering BIOS setup.
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks
Disabled, Enabled
Select Enabled to use the Self Monitoring
Analysis and Reporting Technology
(S.M.A.R.T.) for reporting server system
information over a network.
PS/2 Mouse Support
CPU Serial Number
Enabled, Disabled
Select Enabled to allow use of a PS/2 mouse.
Disabled, Enabled
Advanced Menu - Advanced Chipset Setup
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Graphics Aperture Size
4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,
256 MB
Determines the effective size of the graphics
aperture used in the particular PAC
configuration.
USB Keybd/Mouse Legacy
Support
Disabled, Enabled
Select Enabled to enable the BIOS USB
functions for legacy keyboards and mice.
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Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Power Management/APM
Enabled, Disabled
The Enabled setting enables Power
Management and Advanced Power
Management (APM).
Video Power Down Mode
Disabled, Standby, Suspend
Specifies the power conserving state that the
VESA VGA video subsystem enters after a
specified period of display inactivity has
expired.
Hard Disk Power Down Mode
Standby Time Out (Minutes)
Suspend Time Out (Minutes)
Power Button Function
Disabled, Standby, Suspend
Specifies the power conserving state that the
hard disk drive enters after a specified period
of inactivity has expired.
Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60
Specifies the length of time of system
inactivity while in full power on state before
entering Standby state.
Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60
Specifies the length of time of system
inactivity while in Standby state before
entering Suspend power state.
Sleep/Suspend
Sleep/Suspend sets the power switch for
Suspend (Sleep) mode. With power on,
pressing the switch once places the system in
sleep mode. Pressing and holding the switch
in for 4 seconds turns power off.
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Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Restore on AC/Power Loss
Stay Off, Power On, Last State
The Power On setting turns power on after a
power loss. Jumper JP1 must be set for
Power On (see “Setting System Board
Jumpers” for procedures on setting JP1).
Ring Resume from Soft Off
Disabled, Enabled
The Disabled setting causes the system to
ignore any incoming call from a modem.
Enabled allows the system to boot up on an
incoming telephone call. Not supported on
Windows 98 systems.
LAN Resume from Soft Off
Disabled, Enabled
The Disabled setting causes the system to
ignore any incoming signal from the LAN
network board. Enabled allows the system to
boot up on an incoming LAN signal from the
network board.
RTC Alarm Resume from Soft
Off
Disabled, Enabled
When Enabled, you can choose the time the
system boots up (see the following time
settings).
RTC Alarm Date
RTC Alarm Hour
RTC Alarm Minute
RTC Alarm Second
Sets the day that the system boots up (when
RTC Alarm Resume is Enabled).
Sets real time clock alarm hour (when RTC
Alarm Resume is Enabled).
Sets real time clock alarm minute (when RTC
Alarm Resume is Enabled).
Sets real time clock alarm second (when RTC
Alarm Resume is Enabled).
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Advanced Menu - PCI/Plug and Play Setup
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Plug and Play Aware O/S
Primary Graphics Adapter
PCI VGA Palette Snoop
PCI IDE Bus Master
No for Win NT, Yes for Win 9x
Select Yes if the system’s operating system is
Plug and Play compliant.
PCI, AGP
Select AGP if your graphics board is AGP.
Select PCI if your graphics board is PCI.
Disabled, Enabled
Set to Enabled if an ISA adapter board
requires VGA palette snooping.
Disabled, Enabled
Set to Enabled to specify that the IDE
controller on the PCI local bus includes a bus
mastering device.
Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Onboard Sound Chip
Disabled, Enabled
The Enabled setting allows use of onboard
sound.
Onboard FDC
Auto, Disabled, Enabled
Select Auto to automatically detect FDC
devices.
Onboard Serial Port A
Onboard Serial Port B
IR I/O Pin Location Select
Auto, Disabled, 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, eE8h
Auto, Disabled, 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, eE8h
SINB/SOUTB, IRRX/IRTX
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Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Serial Port B Mode
Normal, IrDA, ASK IR
Selecting Normal sets the port for normal
use, not for IR use.
IR Duplex Mode
IrDa Protocol
N/A
N/A
Onboard Parallel Port
Auto, Disabled, 378, 3BC
Select Auto to allow the BIOS to
automatically assign the parallel port to an
available parallel port IRQ.
Parallel Port Mode
Normal, Bi-Dir, EPP, ECP
Use this mode to choose the operating mode
of the onboard parallel port.
EPP Version
Use this setting (1.7 or 1.9) to select the EPP
version.
Parallel Port IRQ
Parallel port 7
Setting depends on setting of Parallel Port
Mode. If not set at auto, you can select the
interrupt line for the onboard parallel port.
Parallel Port DMA Channel
Onboard IDE
This option allows you to choose DMA
channel 1 to 3 for the onboard parallel port in
ECP mode.
Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both
The Both setting enables both the primary
and secondary IDE controllers.
Hard Disk Delay Time
Disabled, 3 sec., 6 sec., 9 sec., 12 sec., 15
sec., 21 sec., 30 sec.
The hard disk delay time gives the hard disk
time to spin up before the system boots.
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Advanced Menu - Change Language Setting
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Language
English
Security Menu
The Security Menu is a top-level menu in the BIOS Setup
utility. Choose the Security Menu by selecting Security in the
legend bar.
Security Menu options are available by selecting submenus.
Use the arrow keys to select a Security Menu option. Press
Enter to display the submenu. Settings of the Security Menu
options and suboptions appear in the following table.
Security Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Password Check
Setup, Always
Set Supervisor Password
[Enter]
Use this field to set or change the supervisor
password. Press Enter to bring up a dialog
box where the password can be entered and
confirmed.
Set User Password
[Enter]
Use this field to set or change the user
password. Press Enter to bring up a dialog
box where the password can be entered and
confirmed.
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Exit Menu
The Exit Menu is a top-level menu in the BIOS Setup utility.
Choose the Exit Menu by selecting Exit in the legend bar.
Exit Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use
the arrow keys to select an Exit Menu option. Press Enter to
display the submenu. Explanations of the Exit Menu options
and suboptions appear in the following table.
Exit Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Exit Saving Changes
Implements the changes just made, and exits
BIOS.
Exit Discarding Changes
Reverts to the settings from before the BIOS
session.
Load Optimal Settings
Load Fail Safe Settings
Load Original Values
Reverts to the factory set optimal settings.
Reverts to the factory set fail safe settings.
Reverts to the factory-shipped settings.
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FLASH Utility
The system BIOS resides on a flash read only memory
(ROM) chip in your system. The flash ROM can be updated
using the following procedure. Before starting the BIOS
update, NEC recommends that you first contact NEC CSD
for assistance (see Chapter 6 for contact information).
Update the Flash ROM with a BIOS flash diskette. The
diskette contains the latest version of the BIOS code. You can
get the diskette from NEC CSD or download the BIOS from
the NEC CSD website or Bulletin Board System (BBS). See
Chapter 6 for download, website, and bulletin board system
information.
Update the BIOS from the BIOS flash diskette as follows.
1. Write down the BIOS Setup parameters currently set on
your system.
2. Turn off the system.
3. Put the flash diskette in drive A, and turn on the system.
4. When the flash upgrade menu appears, choose Update
Flash Memory Area from a file.
5. When the menu asks you to enter a path/filename, use the
arrow keys to select the “.bio” file and press Enter.
6. The utility asks for a confirmation that you want to load
the new flash into memory. Select Continue with
Programming.
7. After the upgrade completes, remove the diskette.
8. Reboot the system and start the Setup program. Press F5
to reset the BIOS defaults. Use the recorded Setup
selections you made at the beginning of this procedure to
set the parameters.
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NEC OS Restore CD
The following procedures describe how to use the NEC OS
Restore CD that ships with your system.
Please read the following sections in their entirety before
using the NEC OS Restore CD to restore the Windows
operating system or factory-installed drivers on your system.
Introducing OS Restore Options
The NEC OS Restore CD contains the Windows 95,
Windows 98, or Windows NT operating system and device
drivers for the hardware that was factory-installed in your
system. Use this CD to restore your system to its working
state if a problem occurs that causes data loss or corruption.
After restoring the operating system, use the NEC
Application and Driver CD to install your applications,
optional drivers, and online documents.
Note: Use the NEC Application and Driver
CD to install or restore applications, optional
drivers, and online documents (see “NEC
Application and Driver CD” later in this chapter).
Choosing a Restore Program
The OS Restore program allows you to reinstall your
Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT operating
system. You can perform the restore in the following ways:
Auto, which reformats and repartitions the hard drive
before restoring the Windows OS and factory-shipped
drivers (see “Auto Rebuild and Restore”)
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Custom, which reformats the hard drive with the option to
repartition before restoring the Windows OS and factory-
shipped drivers (see “Custom Rebuild and Restore”)
Fix OS, a Restore option on the NEC OS Restore CD for
Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems. The Fix OS
restore option reinstalls the Windows operating system
while leaving data files intact. It allows you to restore your
system to the point where you can back up your data files.
This option is intended as a precursor to a full format and
restore (see “Fixing the Operating System”).
The operating system and factory-shipped drivers are always
restored regardless of which program you choose.
See “NEC Application and Driver CD” for instructions on
installing any of the applications or online documents, or to
install device drivers that did not come with your system.
Launching the NEC OS Restore CD
Follow these steps to launch the NEC OS Restore CD.
!
CAUTION
The OS Restore program deletes all the data on
your hard drive. If possible, back up your data
before performing an OS restore.
1. Power on or restart the system and immediately insert the
NEC OS Restore CD into the CD-ROM drive. The
Operating System Restore Welcome screen appears (see
the following figure).
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Welcome screen
2. Click Continue to continue (or Exit to exit the program).
A License Agreement screen appears with three options:
Back, Reject, and Accept.
3. Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue.
The Restore Mode screen appears with four options:
Back, Auto, Custom, and Fix OS.
See one of the following sections to continue with the restore.
“Auto Rebuild and Restore”
“Custom Rebuild and Restore”
“Fixing the Operating System”
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Auto Rebuild and Restore
Follow these steps to reformat and repartition your hard
drive.
!
CAUTION
The OS Restore program deletes all the data on
your hard drive. If possible, back up your data
before performing an OS restore.
1.
2.
Launch the NEC OS Restore CD and follow the prompts
to get to the Restore Mode screen (see “Launching the OS
Restore CD”).
Click
Auto
to repartition and reformat your hard drive.
If you are running Windows NT 4.0, skip to step 4.
If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98, the
Partition Information screen appears.
3.
The Partition Information screen that appears in Windows
95 or Windows 98 has three options (Back, FAT 16, and
FAT 32) and lets you select the File Allocation Table
(FAT) type you want to use for the operating system
restore:
Click Back to return to the Operating Mode screen.
Click FAT 16 to select the FAT 16 allocation table
(current FAT type).
Click FAT 32 to select the FAT 32 allocation table
(available for Windows 95 or Windows 98 systems
only).
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Note: Some older software may not work in
a Windows 95 or Windows 98 system configured
for FAT 32. In addition, select FAT16 if a dual-
boot system (with Windows 95 or Windows 98
and Windows NT 4.0) is desired.
4. A FAT 16 or FAT 32 Partition warning screen appears
indicating that the system is about to partition and format
your hard drive using the FDISK program. This warning
screen contains three options: Back, Exit, and Continue.
5. Click Continue. The following take place:
system performs FDISK
system reboots
partitions are formatted
OS and drivers load from the CD
The “Operating System Restore Completed” screen
appears when all files have been restored.
6. Remove the CD from the CD tray.
7. Click OK to reboot.
This completes the Auto Rebuild and Restore procedure.
See “NEC Application and Driver CD” for instructions on
installing any of the applications or online documents, or to
install device drivers that did not come with your system.
Restore any application or driver that was not provided by
NEC by using the vendor diskette(s) or CD-ROM(s) included
in its original packaging.
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Custom Rebuild and Restore
Follow these steps to format your hard drive with choices on
repartitioning the drive:
1. Launch the NEC OS Restore CD and follow the prompts
to get to the Restore Mode screen (see “Launching the OS
Restore CD”).
2. Click Custom to repartition and/or and reformat your
hard drive before reinstalling the operating system. After
you click Custom, the integrity of your system’s existing
FAT table is verified.
If the table is functional, a Partitioning the Hard Drive
screen appears with options allowing you to retain the
present partition structure or partition the hard disk
using FAT16 or FAT32.
If the existing partition table is not functional, the
system performs an “Auto” restore as described in
“Auto Rebuild and Restore.”
3. If you want to partition and reformat the hard drive, go to
step 6. Otherwise, click Skip to retain the present
partition structure on the hard drive. The Format Mode
screen appears with four options: Back, Quick, Full, and
Exit.
Click Back to return to the Partition Information
screen.
Click Quick to do a quick hard drive format.
Click Full to do a full hard drive format.
Click Exit to terminate the restore process.
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4. After you select the type of hard drive format you want to
do (Quick or Full), the Formatting Drive(s) screen
appears with a status bar showing the progress of the
formatting.
After the drive is reformatted, the Installing Applications
screen appears, indicating the status as the operating
system loads from the CD.
The drivers and other software components required for
the operating system are also loaded from the CD.
After the OS finishes loading, the “Operating System
Restore Completed” screen appears. Go to step 6.
5. To partition the hard drive, click Continue on the
Partitioning the Hard Drive screen. The Partition
Information screen appears in Windows 95 and Windows
98 systems In Windows NT 4.0 systems, the FAT16
Partition warning appears as described in step 7.
6. The Partition Information screen has three options and
lets you select the File Allocation Table (FAT) type you
want to use for the operating system restore.
Click Back to return to the Operating Mode screen.
Click FAT 16 to select the FAT16 allocation table
(current FAT type).
Click FAT 32 to select the FAT32 allocation table
(available for Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems
only).
Note: Some older software may not work in
a Windows 95 or Windows 98 system configured
for FAT 32.
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Note: In Windows NT 4.0 systems, the
Partition Information screen does not appear.
Instead, the FAT16 Partition warning appears.
This screen is described in the following
paragraph.
7. After you select the FAT type, a FAT 16 or FAT 32
Partition warning screen appears indicating that the
system is about to partition and format your hard drive
using the FDISK program. This warning screen contains
three options: Back, Exit, and Continue.
8. Click Continue. The following takes place:
system performs FDISK using the FAT type selected
system reboots
partitions are formatted
OS and drivers load from the CD.
The “Operating System Restore Completed” screen
appears when all files have been restored.
9. Remove the CD from the CD tray.
10.Click OK to reboot.
This completes the Custom Rebuild and Restore procedure.
See “NEC Application and Driver CD” for instructions on
installing any of the applications or online documents, or to
install device drivers that did not come with your system.
Restore any application or driver that was not provided by
NEC by using the vendor diskette(s) or CD-ROM(s) included
in its original packaging.
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Fixing the Operating System
Use the following procedure to restore the operating system
to a state for retrieving and backing up data without
repartitioning or reformatting the hard drive. Once all data is
backed up, perform another NEC OS Restore using the Auto
or Custom mode.
!
CAUTION
The Auto and Custom OS Restore programs
delete all the data on your hard drive. If possible,
back up your data before performing an OS
restore with these options.
1. Launch the NEC OS Restore CD and follow the prompts
to get to the Restore Mode screen (see “Launching the OS
Restore CD”).
2. Click Fix OS to do a basic operating system restore. The
Fix OS screen appears and displays two options (Back
and Continue).
3. Click Continue. The Installing Applications screen
appears, showing the status of the restore. It also displays
the version of Windows OS being installed. The
installation can take from 5 to 10 minutes.
Note: The drivers and other software
components required for the operating system
are also loaded from the CD.
After the OS finishes loading, the “Operating System
Restore Completed” screen appears.
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4. Remove the CD from the CD tray.
5. Click OK to reboot.
This completes the OS Restore (or “Fix OS”) procedure. The
system is now in a state where data can be backed up. System
settings previously located in the C:\WINDOWS directory
are now in a backup directory C:\WINDOWS.ORG.
!
CAUTION
Some or all applications might not exhibit full
functionality after the Fix OS is performed. To
restore the system to its factory-installed state,
perform another OS Restore using the Auto or
Custom option.
!
CAUTION
Using the Fix OS option repetitively without using
the Auto or Custom option afterward might
cause unpredictable results.
To restore the system to its factory-installed state, perform
another NEC OS Restore using the Auto or Custom option
(see “Launching the OS Restore CD”).
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NEC Application and Driver CD
Your system comes with an NEC Application and Driver CD.
Use this CD to install any or all of the software that comes
with your system, including
applications
utilities device drivers
the NEC Help Center (online documentation)
the Healthy Environment online brochure.
Note: If you restore the operating system,
the drivers that were factory-shipped are
automatically installed.
Should a problem occur that causes data loss or corruption,
you can restore these files to your computer using one of the
programs on the CD.
Launching the Application and Driver CD
Use the Application and Driver CD to install applications,
drivers, utilities, Internet browsers, and the online NEC Help
Center.
!
CAUTION
Do not select and install drivers for any hardware
that is not currently installed on the system.
Doing so can damage the operating system.
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In Windows, launch the Application and Driver CD by
inserting the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
The Application and Driver Installation Utility dialog box
appears. See “Installing Software” for further instructions.
Installing Software
The Application and Driver Installation Utility dialog box
consists of the following components.
Selection Tabs — Located just below the title bar, each tab
represents a software category. The selection tabs include
applications, drivers, utilities, Internet browsers, and the
online NEC Help Center.
Description — Located in the bottom portion of the dialog
box, the text describes the selected or highlighted software
category or application, driver, etc.
Install — Clicking the Install button installs the selected
software.
Exit — Clicking the Exit button closes the Application and
Driver Installation Utility dialog box.
Once the Application and Driver Installation Utility dialog
box appears, follow these steps to install the desired software.
1. Click the selection tab of your choice.
2. Click the desired application, driver, or utility.
!
CAUTION
Do not select and install drivers for any hardware
that is not currently installed on the system.
Doing so can damage the operating system.
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3. Click Install to install your selection. Follow the on-
screen instructions to install your selection.
4. Click Exit to close the Application and Driver Installation
Utility dialog box.
5. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive when the
installation is complete.
NEC Help Center
NEC CSD provides an online NEC Help Center. The Help
Center comes on the NEC Application and Driver CD. It’s
easy to install and it provides an overview to your computer.
To install the NEC Help Center, see the following section
“Installing the NEC Help Center.”
To uninstall the NEC Help Center, follow the instructions in
“Uninstalling the NEC Help Center.”
Installing the NEC Help Center
The installation of the NEC Help Center requires Microsoft
Internet Explorer 4.01, 5.0, or higher. If Internet Explorer is
not already installed on your system, install it from the NEC
Application and Driver CD before you install the Help
Center. Install the Help Center from the NEC Application and
Driver CD.
Note: The NEC Help Center is designed to
work with Internet Explorer versions 4.01 or
higher. Internet Explorer 5.0 comes preinstalled
on systems with the Windows 98 operating
system.
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Follow the instructions in the previous section, “Installing
Applications,” to install the NEC Help Center online
documentation. The NEC Help Center is in the list of
applications that appear when the NEC Application and
Driver CD is started. Install it in the same manner as the
applications and drivers in the list.
Uninstalling the NEC Help Center
To uninstall the NEC Help Center, use these steps.
1. Access the C:\Program Files\nechlpct directory.
2. Double click the Unwise.exe icon to remove all files
related to the NEC Help Center and the C:\Program
Files\nechlpct directory.
To reinstall the NEC Help Center, use the NEC Application
and Driver CD and follow the instructions in “Installing the
NEC Help Center.”
Resolutions for NEC VistaScan
USB Monitors
The following table lists the supported resolutions for NEC
PowerMate Series systems with 15-inch and 17-inch NEC
VistaScan™ USB monitors.
!
CAUTION
Setting resolutions other than the rates listed in
the following table generates a “black" monitor
screen.
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Horizontal
Vertical
Mode
Resolution
Frequency (KHz)
Frequency (Hz)
1
720 x 400
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768
640 x 480
800 x 600
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1280 x 1024
1024 x 768
31.47
31.47
35.16
35.52
37.50
37.88
43.3
70
60
56
87
75
60
85
75
60
85
75
60
85
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
46.88
48.36
53.67
60.02
63.98
68.68
9
10
11
12
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System Board Jumper Settings
System board jumpers enable you to configure your system
for a particular system requirement. Conditions that require
changing jumper settings include the following.
You are upgrading your processor. You must set jumpers
on the system board for the CPU/Bus speed.
You need to configure the system to power on when the
power cord is plugged in instead of when the power button
is pressed. You must set a jumper on the system board to
enable this function.
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You forgot your password and need to clear it.
You need to restore the CMOS settings to the factory state.
Your BIOS is corrupted and you must perform a BIOS
Recovery. This is performed with a BIOS Recovery
diskette and is seldom required. If it is, contact NEC CSD
Technical Support for assistance (see Section 6 for
information on contacting Technical Support).
You can obtain the BIOS Recovery program by
downloading it to a diskette from the NEC CSD Bulletin
Board System (BBS), the NEC CSD File Transfer
Protocol (FTP) site, or the NEC CSD website. See
Chapter 6 for information on downloading.
The following figure shows system board jumpers.
Locating system board jumpers
A – Power On Mode Jumper JP1
C – Clear CMOS Jumper JBAT1
B – Processor/Bus Speed Jumpers SW1
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Processor Jumper Settings
To change the processor jumper settings on the system board,
use the following steps. NEC CSD recommends using
needle-nose pliers to move a jumper.
!
CAUTION
Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for your
configuration. Only change (or check) the
appropriate jumper setting if you are upgrading
the processor. Otherwise, keep the jumpers at
their factory settings.
1.
2.
Power off and unplug the system and any external
options.
Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” in Chapter 4).
!
WARNING
System power must be off before changing a
jumper setting.
3.
4.
Locate the processor/bus speed SW1 jumper block on the
system board (see the figure “Locating system board
jumpers” earlier in this chapter).
Move the jumpers according to the speed of the processor
being installed and the settings shown on the following
figure.
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Processor Jumper Settings
233 MHz/66 MHz
350 MHz/100 MHz
366 MHz/66 MHz
550 MHz/100 MHz
266 MHz/66 MHz
400 MHz/100 MHz
400 MHz/66 MHz
600 MHz/100 MHz
300 MHz/66 MHz
450 MHz/100 MHz
433 MHz/66 MHz
333 MHz/66 MHz
500 MHz/100 MHz
5. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” in Chapter 4).
6. Connect system power cables and external options.
7. Power on the system and run BIOS Setup utility to check
the configuration of your system.
Clear CMOS/Password
If you need to clear your password or reset your CMOS
settings to their factory state, set jumper block JBAT1 as
follows.
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CAUTION
Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for your
configuration. Only change (or check) the
appropriate jumper setting. Otherwise, keep the
jumpers at their factory settings.
1.
Power off and unplug the system and any external
options.
!
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the system board, do not
clear CMOS while power is on.
2.
3.
Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” in Chapter 4).
Locate jumper block JBAT1 on the system board (see the
figure “Locating system board jumpers” earlier in this
chapter).
4.
Move the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 to
clear your password and reset the CMOS settings.
5.
6.
Move the jumper back to pins 1 and 2.
Replace the left side cover, plug in the power cord, and
power up the system.
7.
Run the BIOS Setup utility to check the configuration of
your system.
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Power On Mode
Your system can be jumpered to start up in one of the
following two ways:
when the power button is pressed
when the power cord is connected (“Immediate Boot Up”).
To change the way your system starts up, change the jumper
setting on jumper block JP1.
1. Power off the system and monitor and unplug any
peripherals.
!
WARNING
The system power must be off before removing
the cover and changing a jumper setting.
2. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” in Chapter 4).
3. Locate JP1 on the system board (see the figure “Locating
system board jumpers” earlier in this chapter).
4. Set jumper JP1 as follows.
Set the jumper on pins 1 and 2 to allow system boot
up when the power button is pressed.
Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2 for immediate
system boot up when the power cable is connected.
To prevent loss of the jumper, “park” it on pin 1 only.
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5. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” in Chapter 4). Connect system power cables and
external options.
6. Power on the system. Press F2 to open the BIOS Setup
utility.
7. Set the BIOS for the power option you jumpered (see
“Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup” in this
chapter for the settings).
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Installing Options
General Rules
Safety Precautions
System Unit Covers
System Board Options
Expansion Boards
Data Storage Devices
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This chapter provides installation instructions for a variety of
industry-standard and NEC CSD expansion options that you
can add to your system.
Included in the chapter are procedures for
memory module upgrade
processor upgrade
expansion board installation
AGP board installation
data storage device installation.
Most procedures require removal of the system’s left side
cover. Some procedures require removing the right side cover
and the front panel. Procedures for removing the covers and
front panel are included in this chapter.
General Rules
Follow these general rules when installing system options.
Turn off system power and unplug the power cable.
Turn off and disconnect all peripherals from the front or
rear of the system.
When handling boards or chips, touch the system metal
frame to discharge static.
Do not disassemble parts other than those specified in the
procedure.
All screws are Phillips-head unless otherwise specified.
Label any cable connectors before disconnecting. Note
where the connector goes and in what position it was
installed.
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Safety Precautions
Observe safety rules when working inside the system and
when handling computer components. Avoid electric shock
or personal injury by observing the following warning.
!
WARNING
Before removing system covers, 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
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 boards and chips
in their anti-static packaging until ready to be installed.
Dissipate static electricity before handling any system
components (boards, chips, memory modules) by touching
a grounded metal object, such as the system’s unpainted
metal chassis.
If possible, use antistatic devices, such as wrist straps and
floor mats.
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Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid touching
the components on the chip or board.
Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A
damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit.
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 covers.
Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector
pins before you connect the cable.
Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system
components at power-on.
When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable
connector or strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.
System Unit Covers
The following sections describe how to remove and replace
the system unit left side cover, right side cover, and front
panel. Remove the left side cover to access the interior of the
system.
Less frequently, remove the right side cover to install/replace
a 5 1/4-inch device and remove the front panel to
install/replace a hard drive or a 5 1/4-inch device (see
“Removing the Front Panel” later in this chapter).
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Removing the Left Side Cover
Before installing optional hardware inside your system, you
must first remove the left side cover from the system unit.
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WARNING
Before removing the left side cover, turn off
system power and unplug the system power
cable. Power is removed only when the power
cable is unplugged.
1.
2.
Turn off and unplug the system unit.
Disconnect any external options (such as a keyboard and
monitor) from the front or rear of the system unit.
!
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge can damage computer
components. Discharge static electricity by
touching a metal object before removing the left
side cover.
3.
If you have a padlock in the lock tab on the rear of the
chassis, remove it.
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4. Remove the two thumb screws holding the left side cover
to the rear of the chassis.
5. Grasp the handle on the left side cover and slide the cover
towards the rear of the chassis about an inch.
6. Pull the top of the side cover away from the chassis about
one-half inch, then lift the cover off the system.
Removing the left side cover
A – Left Side Cover
C – Handle
B – Thumb Screws
D – Lock Tab
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Replacing the Left Side Cover
Replace the left side cover as follows.
!
CAUTION
Ensure that all cables are positioned to prevent
crimping, abrasion, or cutting while installing the
cover. Check that the ribbon cables are folded
along their fold lines and out of the direct path of
the cover.
1.
Position the side cover over the side of the chassis so that
the back edge of the cover is about an inch beyond the
back edge of the chassis (see the following figure).
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fit the flange on the bottom of the cover over the rail
along the bottom edge of the chassis.
Align the lock tab slot at the bottom rear of the cover with
the lock tab.
Align the tabs on the top of the cover with the top slots on
the chassis.
Firmly press the cover against the chassis and slide the
cover towards the front of the chassis until it locks in
place.
Note: If the left side cover does not slide all
the way to the front of the chassis, check that the
cover tabs at the front of the cover are properly
inserted into their slots in the chassis.
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Replacing the left side cover
A – Tab Slots
B – Left Side Cover
C – Chassis Rail
D – Lock Tab
6. Replace the two previously removed thumb screws.
7. If you have a padlock for the locking tab on the rear edge
of the chassis, install it.
8. Reconnect all external peripherals.
9. Plug in your power cables.
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Removing the Right Side Cover
Before installing (or removing) 5 1/4-inch devices in your
system, you must remove the right side cover from the
system unit to access the device mounting screws.
!
WARNING
Before removing the right side cover, turn off
system power and unplug the system power
cable. Power is removed only when the power
cable is unplugged.
1.
2.
Turn off and unplug the system unit.
Disconnect any external options (such as a keyboard and
monitor) from the front or rear of the system unit.
!
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge can damage computer
components. Discharge static electricity by
touching a metal object before removing the left
side cover.
3.
Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
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4. Remove the three screws holding the right side cover to
the rear of the chassis.
Removing the right side cover
A – Screws
C – Right Side Cover
B – Handle
5. Grasp the handle on the right side cover and slide the
cover towards the rear of the chassis about one-half inch.
6. Pull out the bottom of the cover and tilt the cover towards
the left side of the chassis until it releases from the
chassis.
7. Remove the cover from the chassis.
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Replacing the Right Side Cover
Replace the right side cover as follows.
1. Position the right side cover over the chassis, about a
half-inch from the front panel.
Replacing the right side cover
A – Right Side Cover
B – Flange
D – Tabs
E –Tab Slots
C – Rail
2. Align the tabs on the inside of the top of the cover with
the tab slots on the left side of the chassis.
3. Fit the flange on the bottom of the cover over the rail
along the bottom edge of the chassis.
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4. Firmly press the cover against the chassis and slide the
cover towards the front of the chassis until it locks in
place.
Note: If the right side cover does not slide all
the way to the front of the chassis, check that the
cover tabs at the left side of the cover are
properly inserted into their slots in the chassis.
5. Replace the three previously removed screws.
6. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
7. Reconnect all external peripherals.
8. Plug in your power cables.
System Board Options
This section describes how to upgrade options on the system
board. Procedures described in this section include:
adding memory modules
upgrading the processor.
The following figure shows the locations of the sockets and
connectors on the system board.
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System board sockets and connectors
A – Processor Socket
B – Cooling Fan Connector
C – Memory Sockets 1 and 2
D – Wake-On LAN Connector
Memory Upgrade
Memory upgrades are installed into two memory module
sockets on the system board. The sockets support up to
512 MB of high-speed memory. The system supports
168-pin, 100-MHz SDRAM modules in 32-, 64-, 128-, and
256-MB unbuffered memory configurations. Non-ECC dual
inline memory modules (DIMMs) are supported.
Use the following guidelines in selecting DIMM types:
memory can be installed in one or two sockets
the size of the DIMMs can vary between sockets
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the speed of the DIMMs must match or exceed the
processor bus speed
single- and double-sided DIMMs are supported.
To determine what configuration of DIMMs to use, see the
table “Supported DIMMs.”
For sample memory configurations, see the table “Sample
DIMM Upgrade Paths.”
To locate memory module sockets on the system board, see
the previous figure, “System board sockets and connectors.”
To determine the memory you need to purchase for a memory
upgrade, see “Checking System Memory.”
Supported DIMMs
DIMM Size
Non-ECC Configuration
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
4 Mbit x 64
8 Mbit x 64
16 Mbit x 64
32 Mbit x 64
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Sample DIMM Upgrade Paths*
DIMM 1
Total
Memory
DIMM 2
32 MB
32 MB
32 MB
64 MB
64 MB
128 MB
128 MB
256 MB
256 MB
—
32 MB
—
64 MB
64 MB
128 MB
128 MB
256 MB
256 MB
512 MB
64 MB
—
128 MB
—
256 MB
*The information in this table shows sample DIMM upgrade paths. It does not represent every
combination of DIMMs supported in the system.
Checking System Memory
If you do not know how much memory is installed in your
system, check the amount by using the following procedure.
1. On the Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0
,
desktop, point to My Computer and click the right
mouse button.
2. With the left mouse button, click Properties. The
General tab shows the random access memory (RAM).
This is the amount of system memory in your computer.
In Windows 95 or Windows 98, you can also find the amount
of memory by pointing to My Computer, clicking the right
mouse button, and selecting the Performance tab.
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Removing a DIMM
If your memory configuration requires the removal of a
DIMM module, use the following steps.
!
CAUTION
Before opening the computer and before
handling boards or memory modules, reduce
static discharge by touching the chassis.
1.
2.
Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this Chapter).
Locate the memory upgrade sockets on the system board
(see the figure “System board sockets and connectors”
earlier in this chapter).
3.
Eject a DIMM by pressing the plastic clips at the outer
edges of the socket away from the memory module.
Removing a DIMM
A
– Plastic Clip
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4. If you are installing a DIMM, see “Installing a DIMM” in
the next section.
5. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
Installing a DIMM
Use the following steps to install a memory module.
1. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
2. If you need to remove a currently installed DIMM, see
“Removing a DIMM” earlier in this chapter.
!
CAUTION
Before you install a DIMM, reduce static
discharge by touching the chassis.
3. Align the notches on the new DIMM with the keys in an
empty memory socket (see the following figure).
If your memory configuration requires only one DIMM,
install it in DIMM socket 1 (next to the processor).
4. Press the DIMM firmly into the socket.
5. Make sure the locking clips at both ends of the DIMM
click closed.
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Inserting a DIMM
A – Plastic Clips
B – Notches
6. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
Note: If you find a discrepancy in the amount
of memory displayed at the Power-On Self-Test
or in Windows with the amount of memory that
you installed, check that you installed the
memory modules correctly.
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Processor Upgrade
The system board has a Slot 1 242-pin edge connector and a
universal retention mechanism for securing in place a
Celeron, Pentium II, or Pentium III processor cartridge
(depending on your system model).
Before starting the processor upgrade, you must first
determine the processor your system has, as the type of
processor determines the installation procedure you use.
To identify a Pentium II or a Pentium III processor, check the
top of the cartridge. To identify a Celeron processor, check
the rear of the cartridge.
To remove the processor, see “Removing the Celeron or
Pentium III Processor Cartridge” or see “Removing the
Pentium II Processor Cartridge” in the following sections.
To install the upgrade processor, see “Installing the Celeron
or Pentium III Processor Cartridge” or see “Installing the
Pentium II Processor Cartridge” in the following sections.
!
CAUTION
NEC recommends that you contact your NEC
dealer or NEC service center for assistance in
upgrading your processor.
Incorrect installation of the processor cartridge
and heat sink can damage the processor, system
board, or both. Carefully follow the installation
instructions provided with the upgrade processor
and the procedures in the following sections.
Ensure that you have the correct heat sink for the
processor being installed. The Celeron,
Pentium II, and Pentium III each use a different
heat sink. Do not use the heat sink from the
removed processor.
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Note: After the processor cartridge is
removed or replaced, the processor jumpers on
the system board must be reset (see “Processor
Jumper Settings” in Chapter 3).
Removing a Celeron or Pentium III Processor
Remove the Celeron or Pentium III processor cartridge from
its Slot 1 socket and universal retention mechanism on the
system board as follows.
!
CAUTION
Before handling components, reduce static
discharge by touching the chassis.
1.
2.
Power off the system and remove the left side cover (see
“Removing the Left Side Cover” earlier in this chapter).
Position the system on its right side for easier access to
the system board and processor cartridge.
!
WARNING
If the system was just running, the processor
cartridge and heat sink on the system board are
hot. To avoid a burn, let the components cool for
about 10 minutes before continuing.
3.
Locate the processor cartridge on the system board (see
the figure “System board sockets and connectors” earlier
in this chapter).
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4. If necessary, remove the AGP graphics board and any
other expansion board(s) blocking access to the processor
(see “Removing the AGP Graphics Board” or see
“Removing an Expansion Board” later in this chapter).
5. If the processor cartridge has an attached cooling fan, tag
and unplug the fan cable from its connector on the system
board.
6. At one end of the processor cartridge (see the following
figure), carefully pull the locking lever away from the
cartridge approximately 1/4-inch. The lever requires a
strong steady pull to release the cartridge.
7. While holding the locking lever out, carefully pull up on
the end of the cartridge to release the end from the
retention mechanism.
Removing the Celeron or Pentium III processor cartridge
A – Locking Lever
C – Processor Cartridge
B – Universal Retention Mechanism
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8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the locking lever on the opposite
end of the cartridge.
9. Pull the cartridge straight up and out of the socket and
universal retention mechanism. Store the processor
cartridge in an antistatic bag.
10.Install the upgrade processor (see “Installing the Celeron
or Pentium III Upgrade Processor” in the next section).
Installing a Celeron or Pentium III Upgrade Processor
Install the Celeron or Pentium III upgrade processor cartridge
as follows.
1. Remove the processor currently in your system (see
“Removing the Celeron or Pentium III Processor” in the
previous section).
!
CAUTION
Before picking up the processor, reduce static
discharge by touching the metal chassis.
2. Align the cartridge with the top of the retention
mechanism so that the notch in the cartridge connector
aligns with the key in the Slot 1 connector.
3. Insert the cartridge into the retention mechanism and
evenly press down on the cartridge until it is fully seated
in the Slot 1 connector.
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Installing the Celeron or Pentium III processor
A – Processor Cartridge
C – Slot 1 Connector
B – Retention Mechanism
D – Key
4. If the processor cartridge has an attached cooling fan,
plug the fan cable into its connector (CPUFAN) on the
system board.
5. Set the processor jumpers on the system board for the
processor type that you installed (see “Processor Jumper
Settings” in Chapter 3).
6. Replace the AGP graphics board and any expansion
boards you might have removed (see “Installing an
Expansion Board” and “Installing the AGP Board” later
in this chapter).
7. Set the processor jumpers on the system board for the
processor type that you installed (see “Processor Jumper
Settings” in Chapter 3).
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8. Install the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side
Panel” earlier in this chapter).
9. Connect any peripherals and power cords, and power up
the system.
Removing the Pentium II Processor
Remove the Pentium II processor cartridge from its Slot 1
socket and universal retention mechanism on the system
board as follows.
!
CAUTION
Before handling components, reduce static
discharge by touching the chassis.
1. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
2. Position the system on its right side for easier access to
the system board and processor cartridge.
!
WARNING
If the system was just running, the processor
cartridge and heat sink on the system board are
hot. To avoid a burn, let the components cool for
about 10 minutes before continuing.
3. Locate the processor on the system board (see the figure
“System board sockets and connectors” earlier in this
chapter).
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4. If necessary, remove the AGP graphics board and any
other expansion board(s) blocking access to the processor
(see “Removing the AGP Graphics Board” or see
“Removing an Expansion Board” later in this chapter).
5. If your system has a plastic top bar holding the processor
and heat sink in place, remove the bar (see the following
figure). If the system does not have the bar, go to step 6.
Remove the DIMM memory module from DIMM
socket 1 and place it on an antistatic surface (see
“Removing a DIMM” earlier in this chapter).
Squeeze each end of the top bar and pull it out of the
processor heat sink and retention mechanism.
Continue to step 6 to remove the processor cartridge.
6. Press the two locking tabs in as far as they go to release
the processor cartridge from the retention mechanism.
7. Carefully pull the cartridge straight up and out of the
connector and retention mechanism.
8. Store the processor cartridge in an antistatic bag.
9. Install the Pentium II upgrade processor (see “Installing
the Pentium II Upgrade Processor” in the next section.
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Removing the Pentium II Processor
A – Locking Tab
D – Retention Mechanism
B – Processor Cartridge
E – System Board
C – Locking Tab
F – Top Bar
Installing the Pentium II Upgrade Processor
Install the Pentium II upgrade processor cartridge as follows.
1. Remove the Pentium II processor currently in your
system (see “Removing the Pentium II Processor” in the
previous section).
!
CAUTION
Before picking up the processor, reduce static
discharge by touching the metal chassis.
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2. Align the cartridge with the top of the retention
mechanism so that the notch in the cartridge connector
aligns with the key in the Slot 1 connector (see the
following figure).
3. Insert the cartridge into the retention mechanism and
evenly press down on the cartridge until it is fully seated
in the Slot 1 connector.
4. Lock the cartridge in place by pressing out on the two
locking tabs.
5. For systems using the top bar, install it as follows.
!
CAUTION
Use caution when inserting the top bar to prevent
damage to the plastic clips on the DIMM socket.
Insert the bar into its pins on the retention mechanism
and the heat sink. The flat side of the bar goes against
the flat side of the bottom bar.
Install the previously removed DIMM module (see
“Installing DIMM Modules” earlier in this chapter).
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Installing the Pentium II processor
A – Locking Tabs
D – System Board
B – Processor Cartridge
E – Bottom Bar
C – Retention Mechanism
F – Top Bar
6. Set the processor jumpers on the system board for the
processor type that you installed (see “Processor Jumper
Settings” in Chapter 3).
7. Replace the AGP graphics board and any expansion
boards that you might have removed (see “Installing an
Expansion Board” and “Installing the AGP Board” later
in this chapter).
8. Install the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
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Expansion Boards
Your system supports 32-bit PCI Plug and Play expansion
boards. Your system also supports industry standard
architecture (ISA) 8- and 16-bit expansion boards (Plug and
Play and non-Plug and Play).
With Plug and Play expansion boards, you can install a board
without changing the hardware settings. There are no system
resource conflicts to resolve. Plug and Play automatically
configures the board for the system.
The PCI connectors support bus mastering and accept PCI
expansion boards that run at half the system board’s bus
speed. The PCI bus handles 32 bits of data at a time, boosting
system performance.
The following sections show PCI and ISA slot and connector
locations and includes procedures for installing and removing
expansion boards.
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Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors
The following figure shows the locations of the expansion
slots on the chassis and the expansion board connectors on
the system board.
Locating expansion board slots and connectors
A – AGP Board Slot
B – PCI Slots
C – PCI/ISA Shared Slot
D – System Board
E – AGP Board Connector
F – PCI Connectors
G – ISA Connector
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Installing an Expansion Board
To install an expansion board in the system, use the following
steps.
1. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
2. Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the
expansion board (such as setting jumpers on the board).
3. Remove and save the screw securing the expansion board
slot cover.
4. Remove and save the slot cover.
Removing a slot cover
A – Slot Cover
B – Screw
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5. Hold the expansion board by its edges or its bracket and
insert the board into the expansion slot.
6. Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector
on the system board.
7. Secure the expansion board bracket in place with the
previously removed screw.
Installing an expansion board
A – Screw
C – System Board
B – Expansion Board
8. Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board.
9. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
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Removing an Expansion Board
To remove an expansion board, use the following steps.
1. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
2. Label and unplug any cables connected to the board.
3. Remove the screw that secures the expansion board to the
chassis. Save the screw.
4. Pull the board out of the connector and expansion slot.
Set the board on an antistatic surface.
5. Install a new board or install the slot cover if you are not
installing a board. Secure the board or slot cover with the
previously removed screw (see “Installing an Expansion
Board” in the previous section).
6. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
AGP Board
The system board has a dedicated AGP board connector for
the AGP graphics board shipped with your system. If you
need to remove the existing board and install another AGP
board, use the following procedures.
Removing the AGP Graphics Board
Remove the AGP board as follows.
1. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
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2. Remove the screw holding the AGP board in its
expansion slot (see the figure “Locating expansion board
slots and connectors” for the location of the board and
screw).
3. Carefully pull the AGP board out of its connector on the
system board.
4. Set the AGP board on an antistatic surface or in an
antistatic bag.
5. Install an AGP board (see “Installing the AGP Graphics
Board” in the next section).
Installing the AGP Graphics Board
Install an AGP graphics board as follows.
1. Remove the current AGP graphics board (see “Removing
the AGP Graphics Board” earlier in this section).
2. Insert the new AGP board in the AGP connector on the
system board.
3. Secure the board to the chassis with the previously
removed screw.
4. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
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Data Storage Devices
The system board in the computer supports the following
storage devices:
one diskette drive
up to four IDE drives, such as an IDE hard drive, IDE
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, and an IDE Zip drive.
Other storage devices might require the installation of a
compatible controller board. See your hardware dealer about
the storage devices available for your system.
Locating Device Bays
The system has five bays (see the following figure ):
two 5 1/4-inch accessible device bays (1.6-inch high,
half-height)
one 3 1/2-inch accessible device bay containing the
standard 1.44-MB diskette drive
two 3 1/2-inch internal hard drive bays.
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Locating device bays
A – 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Bays
C – 3 1/2-Inch Internal Bays
(behind front panel)
B – 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Bay
Depending on your configuration, one accessible device bay
might contain a CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, or other
storage device.
The other accessible bay supports devices with 5 1/4-inch
form factors (frames):
tape drive, CD-ROM drive, or DVD-ROM drive
PC card adapter, LS-120 drive
Zip drive.
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The accessible bays are not limited to devices with removable
media. For example, you can install a hard drive with a
5 1/4-inch frame in one of these bays.
A 5 1/4-inch bay can also accommodate a 3 1/2-inch device if
the device is housed in a 5 1/4-inch frame.
Preparing the Device
Before installing a storage device in the system, follow any
preinstallation instructions that come with the device. For
example, check the following information:
Diskette drive — remove any termination on an optional
diskette drive. See the documentation that comes with the
drive.
IDE drive — check the jumper settings on the device
before installing it. See the documentation that comes with
the device for jumper setting information.
CD-ROM drive must be set correctly as the first (master)
or second (slave) device on the secondary IDE channel.
See “Connecting Device Cables” for more information.
Connecting Device Cables
The cables used for installing optional storage devices
include:
diskette drive signal cable
IDE signal cables
system power cables.
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System board cable connectors
A – Diskette Drive Connector
B – Secondary IDE Connector
C – Primary IDE Connector
Use the following table when configuring IDE drives on the
primary and secondary IDE connectors on the system board.
If you are installing a DVD-ROM drive, substitute the
DVD-ROM drive for the CD-ROM drive in the following
table.
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IDE Connector Configuration
Configuration
Primary connector
Secondary connector
1 device (hard drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - none
Master - none
Slave - none
2 devices (hard drive,
CD-ROM)
Master - hard drive
Slave - none
Master - CD-ROM
Slave - none
2 devices (hard drive, tape
backup)
Master - hard drive
Slave - none
Master - tape backup
Slave - none
2 devices (hard drive,
Zip drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - none
Master - Zip drive
Slave - none
2 devices (hard drive,
LS-120 drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - none
Master - LS-120 drive
Slave - none
3 devices (hard drive,
CD-ROM, Zip drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - none
Master - CD-ROM
Slave - Zip drive
3 devices (hard drive,
CD-ROM, tape backup)
Master - hard drive
Slave - none
Master - CD-ROM
Slave - tape backup
3 devices (hard drive,
CD-ROM, LS-120 drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - none
Master - CD-ROM
Slave - LS-120 drive
3 devices (hard drive, hard
drive, CD-ROM)
Master - hard drive
Slave - hard drive
Master - CD-ROM
Slave - none
3 devices (hard drive, hard
drive, tape backup)
Master - hard drive
Slave - hard drive
Master - tape backup
Slave - none
3 devices (hard drive, hard
drive, Zip drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - hard drive
Master - Zip drive
Slave - none
3 devices (hard drive,
hard drive, LS-120 drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - hard drive
Master - LS-120 drive
Slave - none
4 devices (hard drive, hard
drive, CD-ROM, tape
backup)
Master - hard drive
Slave - hard drive
Master - CD-ROM
Slave - tape backup
4 devices (hard drive, hard
drive, CD-ROM, Zip drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - hard drive
Master - CD-ROM
Slave - Zip drive
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Configuration
Primary connector
Secondary connector
4 devices (hard drive, hard
drive, CD-ROM, LS-120
drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - hard drive
Master - CD-ROM
Slave - LS-120 drive
4 devices (hard drive, hard
drive, Zip drive, tape
backup)
Master - hard drive
Slave - hard drive
Master - Zip drive
Slave - tape backup
4 devices (hard drive, hard
drive, Zip drive, LS-120
drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - hard drive
Master - Zip drive
Slave - LS-120 drive
4 devices (hard drive, hard
drive, tape backup, LS-120
drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - hard drive
Master - tape backup
Slave - LS-120 drive
4 devices* (hard drive,
LS-120 drive, CD-ROM, Zip
drive)
Master - hard drive
Slave - CD-ROM
Master - Zip drive
Slave - LS-120 drive
4 devices* (hard drive,
LS-120 drive, CD-ROM,
tape backup)
Master - hard drive
Slave - CD-ROM
Master - tape backup
Slave - LS-120 drive
4 devices* (hard drive,
Master - hard drive
Master - Zip drive
LS-120 drive, Zip drive, tape Slave - LS-120 drive Slave - tape backup
backup)
Hard drive must be mounted in top location
*
Diskette Drive Signal Cable
A diskette drive signal cable comes attached to the system
board and to the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive.
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.
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IDE Signal Cables
Systems with an IDE hard drive come with a three-connector
IDE interface cable attached to the primary IDE connector.
Some systems come with a second three-connector IDE cable
connected to the second IDE drive (such as the CD-ROM
drive) and to the secondary IDE connector.
System Power Cables
Power cables come from the power supply and are attached to
the standard storage devices. System power cables vary in
length and provide connector sizes to accommodate a variety
of supported storage configurations. Power cable connectors
are keyed to fit only in the correct position.
Cabling Storage Devices
All storage devices require power and signal cable
connections. Devices shipped with the system are already
connected.
Your computer supports the following types of cabled storage
devices:
IDE drives — includes hard drive, Zip drive, tape backup
unit, CD-ROM drive, and DVD-ROM drive
diskette drive — 1.44-MB drive and 120-MB drive
PC card adapter (with a PC adapter board).
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IDE Drive Cabling
Use the following procedure to cable an IDE drive.
Note: The appearance of your device may
vary from the one shown.
1. Connect the signal cable connector to the connector on
the IDE drive. Use care to prevent bending 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 drive.
Connecting the IDE drive cable
A
B
– Connects to System Board IDE Connector
– Connects to IDE Devices
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4. If you are installing a CD-ROM drive and your system
has speakers, connect the audio cable to the CD In
connector on the system board or an audio board (see the
instructions that come with the drive).
Diskette Drive Cabling
Cable a diskette drive as follows.
1. Connect the diskette drive signal cable connector to the
signal connector on the diskette drive.
2. Locate an available power connector coming from the
power supply.
3. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the
device.
PC Card Adapter Cabling
Cable a PC card adapter as follows.
1. Connect the connectors at one end of the card adapter
cable set to the PC adapter board. The connectors are
keyed to fit only one way.
The PC ISA adapter board installs in the ISA expansion
slot. See “Installing an Expansion Board” if the board
must be installed first.
2. Connect the connectors at the other end of the cable set to
the connectors at the rear of the PC card adapter.
The PC card adapter installs in a 5 1/4-inch bay. If the
adapter must be installed first, see “Installing a 5 1/4-inch
Device” later in this chapter.
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Network Board Wake-On LAN Cabling
If your computer has an optional 3COM Intel 10/100 MB
network board, your system can be readied for “Wake-On
LAN” by connecting the Wake-On LAN cable. Wake-On
LAN allows your system to be powered up remotely by a
server computer.
Cable the network board for Wake-On LAN as follows.
1. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
2. Locate the LAN JWOL connector on the system board
(see the figure “System board sockets and connectors”
earlier in this chapter).
3. Remove the AGP graphics board and any expansion
boards that may be in the way (see “Removing the AGP
Graphics Board” and “Removing an Expansion Board”
earlier in this chapter).
4. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the JWOL
connector on the system board (see the figure “System
board and sockets and connectors” earlier in this chapter).
5. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the LAN
board (see the documentation that comes with the option).
6. Replace the AGP graphics board and any expansion
boards that were removed (see “Installing the AGP
Graphics Board” and Installing an “Expansion Board”
earlier in this chapter).
7. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
8. Enable Wake-On LAN through the BIOS (see Chapter 3
for information).
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Installing Storage Devices
The following sections describe how to install 3 1/2-inch and
5 1/4-inch devices in the system. The installation procedures
include:
replacing or installing an 3 1/2-inch internal hard drive
installing a 5 1/4-inch device.
Removing the Front Panel
Remove the front panel if you are installing an internal
3 1/2-inch hard drive or installing a device in one of the
5 1/4-inch accessible device bays. If you are going to install
an accessible 5 1/4-inch device, you also need to remove the
blank panel from the front panel (see “Removing the Blank
Panel” later in this chapter).
The front panel is held in place on the chassis by six plugs,
three to a side on the front panel.
To remove the front panel, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
2. Remove the front panel from the chassis by grasping the
edges at the bottom of the panel and evenly pulling out on
the panel until the plugs release (see the following figure).
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Removing the front panel
A – Metal Shield
B – Plugs
C – Front Panel
3. If you are removing or replacing a hard drive, go to
“Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive.”
If you are removing or replacing a 5 1/4-inch device,
continue with this procedure.
4. Identify the bay on the front panel for the device being
installed.
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5. Remove the blank plastic panel from the bay by pressing
the panel tabs from inside the front panel and pushing the
blank panel out.
Save the panel for future use if you remove a device and
don’t replace it (see “Replacing the Front Panel” for
procedures to reinstall the plastic panel).
Locating the blank panel tabs
A – Blank Panel Tabs
6. Remove the metal shield from the bay where you are
installing the device (see the figure “Removing the front
panel” for shield location).
Insert a screwdriver into one of the holes in the metal
shield.
Twist the shield with the screwdriver until it comes
loose.
7. Install the device (see “Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device”
later in this chapter).
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Replacing the Front Panel
Replace the front panel as follows.
Note: Before replacing the front panel, if you
removed a 5 1/4-inch device from your system
and didn’t replace it, you need to cover the
opening in the front panel with the previously
removed plastic panel.
1. Replace the blank plastic panel in the front panel if
necessary. Press the blank panel into the inside of the
front panel (over the open slot). Press until the four tabs
lock the blank panel in place.
2. Align the front panel plugs with the mounting holes in the
front of the chassis.
3. Evenly press the front panel into position until the plugs
lock the panel in place.
4. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive
You can upgrade your system by adding a second drive or
replacing an existing hard drive. Each hard drive installs on
internal drive brackets located at the front inside of the
chassis.
Note: You can also install a 3 1/2-inch hard
drive in a 5 1/4-inch accessible device bay. Place
the device in a 5 1/4-inch frame adapter and then
follow the instructions in “Installing a 5 1/4-Inch
Device.”
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Your system ships with one 3 1/2-inch hard drive installed on
the bottom drive brackets. If you are adding a second hard
drive or replacing the current hard drive, use the following
procedure.
1. Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with
your device, such as setting jumpers and switches.
2. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
3. Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel”
earlier in this chapter).
4. If you are replacing a hard drive,
unplug the hard drive power and signal cables
remove the four screws holding the old drive to the
chassis (see the following figure for screw locations)
remove the old drive from the system
install a new drive as follows.
5. Connect the IDE drive signal and power cables to the
hard drive you are installing in the system.
6. Attach the hard drive to the chassis:
Set the hard drive on the brackets inside the chassis
(see the following figure for bracket locations).
Position the hard drive so that the connectors on the
drive face out of the left side of the chassis and the
component side of the drive is against the chassis.
Align the four screw holes in the drive with the four
screw holes in the chassis (see the following figure).
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Secure the hard drive to the chassis with the four
screws that come with the new device.
Installing a hard drive
A – Screws
B – Top Bracket
7. Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”
earlier in this chapter).
8. Replace the left side cover (see “Installing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
9. Run the Setup program to set the new configuration (see
“BIOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 3).
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Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device
Use the following procedure to install a 5 1/4-inch device in a
5 1/4-inch accessible device bay.
Note: A 3 1/2-inch hard drive can also be
installed in a 5 1/4-inch accessible device bay.
Place the device in a 5 1/4-inch frame adapter
and then follow the instructions in “Installing a
5 1/4-Inch Device.”
1. Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with
your device, such as setting jumpers and switches.
2. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
3. Remove the right side cover (see “Removing the Right
Side Cover” earlier in this chapter).
4. Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel”
earlier in this chapter).
5. From the front of the system, slide the device, connector
end first, into the device bay (see the following figure).
Slide it in far enough for access to the connectors at the
rear of the device.
6. Connect the device cables (see “Connecting Device
Cables” and “Cabling an IDE drive” earlier in this
chapter).
7. Secure the device to the bay with two screws on the left
side and one screw on the right side.
If replacing a device in the top bay, use four screws, two
to a side.
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Inserting a device
A – Screws
B – Device
8. Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”
earlier in this chapter).
9. Replace the right side cover (see “Replacing the Right
Side Cover” earlier in this chapter).
10.Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” earlier in this chapter).
11.Connect the system and peripheral power cables and
power up the system.
12.Run the Setup program to set the new configuration (see
“BIOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 3).
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Solving System
Problems
Solutions to Common Problems
How to Clean the Mouse
Battery Replacement
How to Get Help
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Occasionally, you may encounter a problem with your
system. In most cases, the problem is one that you can solve
yourself.
Your system has a built-in program that automatically checks
its components when the system is powered on. If there is a
problem, the system displays an error message. If this
happens, follow any instructions on the screen.
If screen messages do not help or an error message does not
appear, refer to the information in this chapter to determine
and solve the problem.
Solutions to Common Problems
See the following sections to match your problem area and
view the possible causes and solutions.
When trying to solve problems, you should note what the
system was doing when the problem occurred and what you
attempted to do to correct the problem. This information is
useful if you request assistance.
System Problems
Check the following list to match your problem and see the
possible cause and solution.
No power and power lamp not lit.
Check that all power switches are on.
Check that the power cable is plugged into the system
power socket and that the other end is plugged into a live,
properly grounded AC power outlet or surge protector.
Check the outlet or surge protector by plugging in a lamp.
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Non-System Disk error message displays when the
system is started.
You have a diskette in the diskette drive, and the diskette
drive is set before the hard drive in boot order. Remove
the diskette from drive A and restart the system.
Operating system not found error message displays
when the system is started.
If you left a CD in the CD-ROM drive, your system may
not be able to boot. Try removing the CD and rebooting.
Your hard drive might need more time to spin up before
the system boots. Change the “Hard Disk Pre-Delay” to a
higher setting (see BIOS Setup Advanced Menu in
Chapter 3.)
System does not boot and error message displayed
on screen.
Run the Setup Utility (see Chapter 3). Check that the
parameters are set correctly, particularly if you just
installed an option.
System emits continuous beeps.
Turn the system off, wait at least five seconds, and turn the
system on. If the beeps continue, call your NEC CSD
dealer or the NEC CSD Technical Support Center.
System does not maintain date, time, system
configuration information.
Change the battery (see “Battery Replacement” in this
chapter). For assistance, call your NEC CSD dealer or the
NEC CSD Technical Support Center.
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System does not boot from hard drive.
The system usually tries to start from the diskette drive
before it starts from the hard drive. Remove the diskette
from the diskette drive.
Run the Setup Utility (see Chapter 3) and set the initial
Boot parameter to Hard Drive instead of Removable
Device.
System does not boot immediately after hard drive
spins up.
The “Hard Disk Pre-Delay” in the BIOS Setup utility
Advanced Menu can be changed to a lower setting. (If you
get a message “operating system not found” after you
change the setting, the delay is at too low a setting. Set the
hard disk pre-delay slightly higher.)
System performance appears sluggish.
Check that your system is set for optimal operation. See
your operating system documentation.
Check the memory requirements of your software
applications. If required, install additional DIMM memory
(see Chapter 4).
If you added optional memory, check that you correctly
installed the DIMM memory.
System password forgotten.
Clear the password and reset it (see “Clear
CMOS/Password” in Chapter 3).
Diskette Drive Problems
Check the following problems to see the possible cause and
solution.
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Diskette won’t load.
Check that the diskette is being loaded correctly.
Check that the system and monitor power lamps are on
and the power-on screen appears.
Check that the diskette is formatted. If not, format it. See
your operating system documentation.
Check that the diskette size is 1.44 MB (or 120 MB for the
LS120 Super Disk drive).
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 trying to boot from the diskette drive, insert a
diskette with system files into drive A.
If a bootable diskette does not boot, use the BIOS Setup
Utility to verify that the initial boot parameter is set to
diskette drive A and not a hard drive.
Monitor Problems
Check the following problems to see the possible cause and
solution.
Monitor screen is dark or the display is hard to read.
Check that the monitor is on.
Check that the monitor power cable is connected to the
monitor and a power outlet, the monitor signal cable is
connected to the system, and the brightness and contrast
controls are adjusted.
Press the space bar or move the mouse to take the system
out of the power management mode.
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Distorted image appears on your monitor screen.
Adjust the 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 monitor is set up correctly and that all
connections have been made.
Check that the video refresh rate and video driver are
correct.
Click the right mouse button anywhere on the Windows
desktop and a menu appears. Click on Properties and the
Display Properties window appears.
Keyboard/Mouse Problems
Check the following problem to see the possible cause and
solution.
Mouse or keyboard does not respond.
You may have connected the mouse and keyboard after
turning on your system. Turn the system off, make sure
the mouse and keyboard are connected, and turn the
system back on.
Image appears on screen but nothing happens when
you use the mouse or keyboard.
Make sure the keyboard or mouse cable is firmly
connected to the rear of the system.
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If this does not help, turn off the system, wait five or more
seconds, and turn on the system.
CD-ROM Drive Problems
Check the following problems to see the possible cause and
solution. The following is applicable to the CD-ROM drive.
The system does not see the drive.
The drive designation is wrong and should be changed.
The drive designation depends upon the storage device
configuration in your system. To find out what drive
designation letter is assigned to your drive, double click
My Computer on the Windows 95 or Windows 98 or
Windows NT 4.0 desktop. The drive designation is below
the drive icon.
As an alternative, open Windows Explorer and scroll
down the list of folders until you locate the drive icon. The
drive designation is beside the icon.
The drive is not reading a disc.
Check that the disc is inserted in the disc tray with the
printed label 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 disc does not eject due to a power failure or
software error.
Turn off the system and use the emergency eject feature.
Insert the end of a paper clip into the eject hole. Press
inward on the clip to open the door.
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The drive plays music CDs but the sound is not
heard. However, .WAV and .MIDI sounds can be heard
when played.
Check that the cable connecting from the rear of the drive
to the system board CD audio connector is in place and
secure.
Check the CD Audio volume setting.
Speaker Problems
Check the following problems to see the possible cause and
solution.
No sound from the speakers.
Check that the speaker power is on. Verify that all speaker
cable connections are correct and secure.
Check that the speaker’s AC adapter is plugged into a
properly grounded AC power outlet.
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 your Windows Multimedia online help.
Sound is only coming from one speaker.
Balance the speaker output by adjusting the balance in the
sound software. See your Windows Multimedia online
help.
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How to Clean the Mouse
Under normal conditions, your mouse has a self-cleaning
mechanism that prevents a buildup of dust or lint around the
mouse ball and tracking mechanism. Periodically, however,
you might need to clean the mouse ball.
Use these steps to clean your mouse.
1. Power off your computer and any peripherals attached
to it.
2. Turn the mouse over. Locate the mouse ball cover.
Mouse ball cover
A – Mouse Ball Cover
3. Rotate the ball cover counterclockwise and remove the
cover.
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4. Turn the mouse over so that the cover and ball fall into
your palm.
5. Clean the mouse as follows.
Use tap water, or tap water and a mild detergent, to
clean the mouse ball.
Use a clean, lint-free cloth to dry the ball.
Blow into the mouse socket to remove remaining dust
or lint.
6. Gently put the ball back into the mouse.
7. Fit the ball cover back into the mouse and turn the cover
clockwise until it locks in place.
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Battery Replacement
The system board uses a battery to maintain system
configuration information. The battery is a coin-cell battery
mounted on the system board (see the following figure). If it
fails to maintain system configuration information, replace it
with an identically rated battery from the same manufacturer.
!
WARNING
The battery can explode if it is incorrectly
replaced or improperly discarded. Use only the
same type 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 according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
!
CAUTION
Removing the battery from the system board
causes the computer to lose system
configuration information. Prior to removing the
battery, run the BIOS Setup utility (see
Chapter 3) and print out or write down your
system configuration settings. Then you can
restore your system to its previous settings.
If you need to replace the battery, follow these steps.
1.
Turn off and unplug the computer and any external
components connected to it.
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2. Remove the left side cover (see “Removing the Left Side
Cover” in Chapter 4). Observe all safety precautions
when removing the cover.
3. Locate the battery socket on the system board (see the
following figure). You may have to remove an expansion
board to access the battery (see “Removing Expansion
Boards” in Chapter 4).
Locating the battery socket on the system board
A – Battery
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4. Press down on the battery clip to release the battery from
its socket).
!
CAUTION
To maintain a tight battery contact with the
socket, do not over-bend the battery clip.
5. Remove the battery and discard in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Removing the battery
A
B
– Battery
– Clip
6. With the positive (+) side of the new battery facing up,
press the battery into the socket.
7. Replace the left side cover (see “Replacing the Left Side
Cover” in Chapter 4).
8. Connect external peripherals and power cables.
9. Run the Setup Utility to reconfigure your system
parameters (see “BIOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 3).
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How to Get Help
If you tried correcting problems yourself and were not
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 CSD website and FTP site
Email to NEC CSD Technical Support Services through a
commercial online service or the Internet
Fax Service to NEC CSD Technical Support Services
NEC CSD Bulletin Board System
NEC CSD Technical Support Services
See Chapter 6 for more information about the services listed
above.
If you still need help, continue with the suggestions that
follow.
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 whom you can go when you have problems.
Help From Your NEC CSD Dealer
The NEC CSD dealer from whom you purchased your system
is a good source of help and should be contacted. The dealer
is backed by complete support resources and programs within
NEC CSD.
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Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center
Help is available to you through the NEC CSD Technical
Support Center. (International customers should check with
their sales provider.)
Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call the NEC CSD Technical Support Center, toll free, at
1-800-632-4525 (U.S. and Canada only) for the following
support.
System hardware — toll-free phone support is limited to
the length of the standard warranty.
For hardware support after the standard warranty, get
system hardware support for a fee.
Preinstalled software — toll-free phone support for
90 days from the time of your first call to the NEC CSD
Technical Support Center.
After the initial 90 days, get preinstalled software support
for a fee.
Please have available your system’s name, model number,
serial number, and as much information as possible about
your system’s problem before calling.
If you are outside the U.S. and Canada, please contact your
local NEC CSD sales provider.
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NEC CSD Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service
NEC CSD 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 CSD Technical
Support Center.
If your system requires repair service from NEC CSD, call
1-800-632-4525 (United States and Canada only).
If you are outside the U.S. and Canada, please contact your
local NEC CSD sales provider.
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Getting Services and
Support
NEC CSD Website
NEC CSD FTP Site
Email/Fax Technical Support Service
NEC CSD Bulletin Board System
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NEC CSD makes it easy for you to get information and help
when you need it with an array of services. These services
provide general information about your system, and can also
be used to answer your questions and help solve any
problems you might have with your system.
With access to a telephone, modem, and/or fax machine, you
can use these services to obtain information about your
system on a 24-hour basis.
This chapter describes these services and how to access them.
NEC CSD Website
If you have a modem or a network board and Internet access,
you can access the NEC CSD website. You can do this
through a commercial online service or through your Internet
account. The NEC CSD website contains general information
about NEC CSD and its products, an online store, press
releases, reviews, and service and support information.
Look in the Service and Support area for the following:
technical documentation, including Frequently Asked
Questions, reference manuals, and warranty information
BIOS updates, drivers, and Setup Disk files to download
contact information, including telephone numbers for
Technical Support and links to vendor websites
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an automated email form for your technical support
questions
a Reseller’s area (password accessible).
To access the NEC CSD Home Page, enter the following
Internet Uniform Resource Locator (URL) in your browser:
www.nec-computers.com
NEC CSD FTP Site
You can use the Internet to access the NEC CSD FTP (file
transfer protocol) site to download various files (video
drivers, printer drivers, BIOS updates, and Setup Disk files).
The files are essentially the same files as on the NEC CSD
website and the NEC CSD Bulletin Board System.
To access the NEC CSD FTP site, enter the following
Internet ftp address through your service:
ftp.neccsdeast.com
Once in the file menu, follow the prompts to choose and
download the file(s) you want.
Email/Fax Technical Support
Service
The NEC CSD Technical Support Center offers technical
support by email over the Internet network if you have a
modem. The Internet address is:
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You can also fax technical questions to the NEC CSD
Technical Support Center if you have access to a fax machine
or fax/modem. The fax number is:
(801) 981-3133
When using the email or fax support service, you should
include the following words in the subject field for prompt
response from the appropriate technical person:
Desktop
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
include your voice telephone number and your fax number
with the question. You will receive a response to your
questions within one business day.
NEC CSD Bulletin Board System
If you have access to a modem, you can use the NEC CSD
Bulletin Board System (BBS) to get the latest information on
hardware and software. The BBS allows you to download
files (video drivers, printer drivers, BIOS updates, etc.) to a
diskette for system enhancements and upgrades.
!
CAUTION
NEC CSD recommends that you download files
from a Bulletin Board System to a diskette and
not to your hard drive.
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Log onto the BBS as follows.
1. From the Windows 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, check that
the settings match the following BBS parameters.
Baud rate: select any baud rate that matches your
modem
Parity: none
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: Xon/Xoff (select Hardware if using
14.4 Kbps or higher).
5. Following the HyperTerminal instructions, enter the BBS
phone number (916-379-4499). Your business phone
system and/or location might require a 9 1 or 1 prefix.
Note: The first time that you use the BBS,
you are requested to provide information for a
new user questionnaire.
6. Press Enter twice.
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7. Enter your first name, last name, and password. Press
Enter after 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 when you download files from the BBS.
Formatting destroys any data on the diskette.
Before you download files from the BBS, check
that you do not have information on the diskette
that you need.
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.
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NEC CSD Technical Support
Services
NEC CSD also offers direct technical support through its
Technical Support Center. (NEC CSD technical support is for
U.S. and Canadian customers only; international customers
should check with their sales provider.)
Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call the NEC CSD Technical Support Center, toll free, at
1-800-632-4525 (U.S. and Canada only) for the following
support.
System hardware — toll-free phone support is limited to
the length of the standard warranty.
For hardware support after the standard warranty, get
system hardware support for a fee.
Preinstalled software — toll-free phone support for
90 days from the time of your first call to the NEC CSD
Technical Support Center.
After the initial 90 days, get preinstalled software support
for a fee.
Please have available your system’s name, model number,
serial number, and as much information as possible about
your system’s problem before calling.
For outside the U.S. and Canada, please contact your local
NEC CSD sales provider.
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A
Setting Up a Healthy
Work Environment
Making Your Computer Work for You
Arrange Your Equipment
Adjust Your Chair
Adjust Your Input Devices
Adjust Your Monitor
Vary Your Workday
Pre-existing Conditions and
Psychosocial Factors
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You
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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 this
appendix.
Contact a doctor if you experience pain,
tenderness, swelling, burning, cramping,
stiffness, throbbing, weakness, soreness, tingling
and/or numbness in the hands, wrists, arms,
shoulders, neck, back, and/or legs.
Making Your Computer Work
for 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 work environments, and incorrect work habits.
Examples of musculoskeletal disorders that may be
associated with certain forms of repetitive activities include:
carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, de
Quervain’s tenosynovitis, and trigger finger, as well as other
nerve, tendon, and muscle disorders.
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Although some studies have shown an association between
increasing hours of keyboard use and the development of
some musculoskeletal disorders, it is still unclear whether
working at a computer causes such disorders. Some doctors
believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate
existing musculoskeletal disorders.
Some people are more susceptible to developing these
disorders due to preexisting conditions or psychosocial
factors (see “Preexisting Conditions and Psychosocial
Factors” later in the appendix).
To reduce your risk of developing these disorders, follow the
instructions in this appendix. If you experience discomfort
while working at your computer or afterwards, even at night,
contact a doctor as soon as possible. Signs of discomfort
might include pain, tenderness, swelling, burning, cramping,
stiffness, throbbing, weakness, soreness, tingling and/or
numbness in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, back,
and/or legs.
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Arrange Your Equipment
Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural
and relaxed position. Place items that you 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 keyboard
Adjust
your monitor
and mouse
Adjust
your chair
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Adjust Your Chair
Your chair should be adjustable and stable. Vary your posture
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.
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Your seat depth should allow your lower back to
comfortably contact the backrest. Make sure that the backs
of your lower legs do not press against the front of the
chair.
Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between
your thighs and lower legs is 90° or more.
Place your feet flat on the floor. Only use a footrest when
attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep
your feet flat.
Be sure that you have adequate clearance between the top
of your thighs and the underside of your workstation.
Use armrests or forearm supports to support your
forearms. If adjustable, the armrests or forearm supports
should initially be lowered while all the other adjustments
discussed in this appendix are made. Once all these
adjustments are completed, raise the armrests or adjust the
forearm supports until they touch the forearms and allow
the shoulder muscles to relax.
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Adjust Your Input Devices
Follow these points in positioning your keyboard and mouse.
Position your keyboard directly in front of you. Avoid
reaching when using your keyboard or mouse.
If you use a mouse, position it at the same height as the
keyboard and next to the keyboard. Keep your 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 arms should
hang comfortably at your sides.
Adjust your keyboard slope so that your wrists are straight
while you are typing.
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Type with your hands and wrists floating above the
keyboard. Use a wrist pad only to rest your wrists between
typing. Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges.
Type with your wrists straight. Instead of twisting your
wrists sideways to press hard-to-reach keys, move your
whole arm. Keep from bending your wrists, hands, or
fingers sideways.
Press the keys gently; do not bang them. Keep your
shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers relaxed.
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Adjust Your Monitor
Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce
eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue. Check 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
farther away than 28 inches from your eyes. The optimal
distance is between 14 and 18 inches.
Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at
least 20 feet away. Blink often.
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Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other
light sources to minimize glare and reflections. Adjust the
monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your
screen.
If reflected light makes 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 (the
screen or reference material) directly in front of you to
minimize turning your head while you are typing.
Get regular eye check-ups.
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Vary Your Workday
If you use your computer for prolonged periods, follow these
instructions.
Vary your tasks throughout the day.
Take frequent short breaks that involve walking, standing,
and stretching. During these breaks, stretch muscles and
joints that were in one position for an extended period of
time. Relax muscles and joints that were active.
Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to take
breaks.
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To enhance blood circulation, alter your sitting posture
periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm.
Note: 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.
Pre-existing Conditions and
Psychosocial Factors
Pre-existing conditions that may cause or make some people
more susceptible to musculoskeletal 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 dietary habits, and
other conditions.
Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include:
workplace stress, poor job satisfaction, lack of support by
management, and/or lack of control over one’s work.
Contact a doctor if you experience pain, tenderness, swelling,
burning, cramping, stiffness, throbbing, weakness, soreness,
tingling and/or numbness in the hands, wrists, arms,
shoulders, neck, back, and/or legs.
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Checking Your Comfort: How Do
You Measure Up?
Use this checklist to see if you are setting up your work
environment to fit your physical needs.
Checking Your Chair
Do you sit in an upright position with the backrest
supporting your lower back?
When sitting, are your feet flat on the floor?
Do you periodically adjust your chair and your posture?
Checking Your Keyboard
Is your keyboard angled so your wrists are straight when
you type?
Is your keyboard directly in front of you?
Do you avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges?
Do you press the keys gently and not bang on them?
Checking Your Mouse
Is your mouse at the same height as the keyboard and next
to the keyboard?
Are your wrists straight and your touch light when moving
the mouse?
Checking Your Monitor
Did you adjust your monitor so that the top of the screen is
at or slightly below eye level?
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Do you periodically rest your eyes by blinking often or
looking away from the screen?
Is your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no farther
away than 28 inches from your eyes?
Do you use a document holder placed close to the screen?
Checking You
Is your work area set up to promote a natural and relaxing
working position with frequently used work items within
close reach?
Do you take frequent short breaks?
Do you stretch and walk during your breaks?
Do you vary your tasks during the day?
Do you have regular eye checkups?
Do you contact your doctor if you feel any sustained
discomfort?
For more information on workstation setup, see the American
National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual
Display Terminal Workstations. ANSI/HFS Standard No.
100-1988. The Human Factors Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1369,
Santa Monica, California 90406
This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr. David
Rempel of the University of California/San Francisco
Ergonomics Program and Mr. M.F. Schneider of
HUMANTECH, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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B
System Specifications
System Processor
Memory (RAM, Cache, ROM)
Calendar Clock
Input/Output (I/O) Facilities
Video Memory
Sound System
Fax/Modem Board
Peripherals
Dimensions
Power
Operating Environment
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System Processor
System processor types and processor/front side bus (FSB)
speeds:
Intel Celeron Processors
300 MHz/66 MHz FSB
333 MHz/66 MHz FSB
366 MHz/66 MHz FSB
400 MHz/66 MHz FSB
433 MHz/66 MHz FSB
Intel Pentium II Processors
350 MHz/100 MHz FSB
400 MHz/100 MHz FSB
450 MHz/100 MHz FSB
Intel Pentium III Processors
450 MHz/100 MHz FSB
500 MHz/100 MHz FSB
550 MHz/100 MHz FSB
600 MHz/100 MHz FSB
Processor Support
32-bit addressing
64-bit data
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Secondary Cache
Celeron Processor – 128 KB
Pentium II and Pentium III – 512 KB
Processor Socket
One 242-pin Slot 1 socket
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Standard RAM — minimum of 32 MB of SDRAM installed
in one or two industry-standard DIMM sockets on system
board.
Total memory — support for up to 512 MB of high-speed
SDRAM in two memory module sockets on system board
DIMM speed must match or exceed processor bus speed
Memory module type — gold-plated, non-parity, SDRAM
modules
Expansion — supports 32-MB, 64-MB, 128-MB, and
256-MB 100-MHz non-ECC DIMMs
Cache Memory
pipelined 32-bit addressing
64-bit data
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Flash ROM — 2 Mbit
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Calendar Clock
Year/month/day/hour/minute/second/.01 second; maintained
by battery backup module
Battery type — Lithium coin cell
Input/Output (I/O) Features
Industry-standard interfaces integrated on system board:
Parallel — bi-directional, ECP/EPP support; one 25-pin
connector
Serial — two high-speed RS-232C ports using 16550
UART, support transfer rates up to 115.2 KB per second;
9-pin connectors
Universal Serial Bus (USB) — two USB ports support two
USB peripherals directly to the system; with appropriate
connector, each port supports up to 127 daisy-chained
devices; supports 12 megabits (Mbs) per second
Keyboard — PS/2-compatible, 6-pin connector
(mini DIN)
Mouse — PS/2-compatible, 6-pin connector (mini DIN)
MIDI/Joystick — supports MIDI and joystick interfaces,
15-pin connector
Microphone In — supports a microphone or other audio
input device for recording audio information in data files,
or broadcasting audio
Line In — supports input from an external audio device
Line Out — supports an amplified output device.
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IDE
dual IDE channels; each supporting two Ultra DMA
IDE devices
CD-ROM drive and hard drive on separate channels
support for up to 33.3 MB/second 32-bit transfers on
PCI bus
support for a total of four IDE devices; 40-pin
connectors
support for PIO mode 3 and mode 4
Diskette drive — supports 1.44-MB diskette drive; 34-pin
connector
CD Audio In connector
Modem In connector
Wake-On LAN
Four I/O bus expansion slots
Two dedicated 32-bit PCI slots
One shared PCI/ISA slot
One AGP dedicated slot
Video Memory
Standard video memory — 4 MB
Some models may come with up to 16 MB of video
memory
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Sound System
All systems come with audio integrated on the system board,
based on Creative® ES1371/1373 audio.
Compatible with Sound Blaster Pro™, Sound Blaster™ 2.0,
MPU-401, and Microsoft® Windows Sound System™ for
PC sound applications
High quality SoundScape Wave Table Music Synthesizer
Plug and Play PCI compatibility
Stereo jacks — microphone in and line out
ACPI compliant.
Fax/Modem Board
Systems might come with one of the following fax/modems.
3Com® USR Python V.90, 56 Kbps ISA Modem
Winmodem V.90, 56 Kbps PCI Modem (MDM100)
Peripherals
Systems might come with one or more of the following
peripherals.
Network Board
Some models may come with one of the following PCI
network boards.
3Com Hurricane 10/100
Intel Ethernet Pro 100
GVC 10/100 network board
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AGP Graphics Board
Systems might come with one of the following AGP graphics
boards.
ATI “Minden” RAGE IIC 4 MB AGP board
ATI “XPERT 98” RAGE PRO 8-MB AGP board
Diamond Viper V550 TnT 16-MB AGP board
Diskette Drive
All systems come with a Samsung Diskette Drive SFD-321B,
3 1/2-inch, 1.44 MB
Recording capacity
High density mode:
Unformatted: 2.00/1.00 MB
Formatted:
1440 KB (512B 18 Sec)
720 KB (256B 18 Sec)
Normal density mode:
Unformatted: 1.00/0.50 MB
Formatted:
640 KB (256B 16 Sec)
20 KB (128B 16 Sec)
Data transfer rate
High density mode: 500/250 Kbit/sec
Normal density mode: 250/125 Kbit/sec
Disk speed — 300 rpm
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Hard Drive
Hard drive types are subject to change. One of the following
drives comes with the system.
4.3-GB Ultra DMA
8.4-GB Ultra DMA
12.9-GB Ultra DMA
17-GB Ultra DMA
20-GB Ultra DMA
CD-ROM Drive
CD-ROM drive types are subject to change. One of the
following CD-ROM drives comes with the system.
Lite-On LTN-301 32X CD-ROM drive
NEC CDR-3000A 32X CD-ROM drive
Lite-On LTN-382 40X CD-ROM drive (when available)
DVD-ROM Drive
Some systems may come with one of the following DVD-
ROM drives.
Hitachi GD-2500 4X DVD-ROM drive
Hitachi 6X DVD-ROM drive (when available)
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PC Card Adapter
Some models may come with the PC card adapter.
Controller Chip VG469; Intel register, step B compatible
Supports ISA Plug and Play
Supports mixed voltage (3V) cards
Vcc and Vpp Matrix: Micrel MTC2563
Zip Drive
Some models may come with an Iomega Zip 100 ATA Drive.
Removable Zip disk capacity — 100 MB formatted
Sustained data transfer rate up to 11.2 Mbits/sec
Burst transfer rate up to 26.7 Mbits/sec
Spindle speed — 2941 rpm
Tape Backup Unit
Some models may come with a Seagate CTT8000 ATAPI
8-GB mini cartridge drive.
900 Oe 740 Travan cartridge capacity
4.0 GB (uncompressed)
8.0 GB (compressed)
Effective backup rate
30 MB/min typical native
45 MB/min typical compressed
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Speakers
Some models may come with a Harman Kardon 10-watt
speaker system.
Dimensions
System Unit
Height — 14.04 in. (360 mm)
Width — 7.02 in. (180 mm)
Depth — 15.17 in. (389 mm)
Weight — starting at 28 lb.
Keyboard
Height — 1.6 in. (40.6 mm)
Width — 19.0 in. (482.6 mm)
Depth — 8.4 in. (213.3 mm)
Weight — 3.5 to 4 lb.
Power
Power supply — 145 Watt, 110/220 Volt switch selectable
Power management — full-power reduction
Operating Environment
Temperature — 50° F to 95° F (10° C to 35° C)
Relative humidity — 20% to 80%
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Compliance
Domestic:
FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B
UL 1950 3rd edition
Canadian:
European:
C-UL C22.2 No.950-95
ICES-003 Issue 2, Revision 1
CE EMC Directive 89/336 EEC
EN55022:1993 Class B
EN50082-1:1997
CE LVD Directive 73/23 EEC
EN60950
Meets all requirements in European Waste Regulation
Ordinance for packaging and scrap.
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Index
BIOS Setup utility
Advanced menu, 3-11
Exit menu, 3-19
Main menu, 3-6, 3-7
navigation keys, 3-7
Security menu, 3-18
starting, 3-6
3
3 1/2-inch hard drive, installing,
4-48
5
5 1/4-inch device
installing, 4-45, 4-51
uses, 3-2, 3-7
BIOS updates, 3-20
Boards
A
Adapter
expansion, 4-29
fax/modem, B-6
modem, 1-12
PC card, 1-6
Advanced menu (BIOS), 3-11
AGP board, 1-12, 1-14
AGP graphics board
installing, 4-34
network, 1-12, 4-44
Booting problems, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5
Buttons
models, B-7
removing, 4-33
power, 1-3
sleep, 1-3
Application and Driver CD
using, 3-31
Audio, 1-11, 1-14, B-6
connectors, 1-9, B-4
C
Cables
CD-ROM drive, 4-37
diskette drive, 4-37, 4-40
IDE drive, 4-37, 4-41
PC card adapter, 4-37
power, 4-37, 4-41
tape backup unit, 4-37
Zip drive, 4-37
B
Backing up
when shipping the system, 2-9
Battery
discarding, 5-13
locating, 5-12
problems, 5-3
removing, 5-13
replacing, 5-11
socket, 5-12
BIOS
Cabling
CD-ROM drive, 4-41
diskette drive, 4-41, 4-43
IDE drive, 4-41, 4-42
PC card adapter, 4-41, 4-43
power, 4-41
flash ROM, 1-14
storage devices, 4-41
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tape backup unit, 4-41
Wake-On LAN, 4-44
Zip drive, 4-41
line out, 1-9
microphone in, 1-9
MIDI/joystick, 1-9
mouse port, 1-8
network, 2-2
Cache memory specifications,
B-3
Calendar clock specifications,
B-4
printer port, 1-8
RJ-45, 2-2
CD-ROM drive, 1-5
cables, 4-37
serial ports, 1-8
USB port, 1-8
cabling, 4-41
installing, 4-51
problems, 5-7
Controls, system unit, 1-3
Cover removal
left side cover, 4-5
right side cover, 4-9
system unit, 4-4
Cover replacement
left side cover, 4-7
right side cover, 4-11
specifications, B-8
Chair, adjusting, A-5, A-13
Chart
quick reference, 2-10
Chassis
features, 1-12
D
locking tab, 1-17, 4-6, 4-8
Checking system memory, 4-15
Cleaning
Data storage devices, 4-35
Date
incorrect, 5-3
Device bay, 4-51
Devices
computer exterior, 2-8
keyboard, 2-8
monitor, 2-8
data storage, 4-35
DIMMs
mouse, 5-9
CMOS
double sided, 4-14
installing, 4-17
removing, 4-16
single sided, 4-14
size, 4-14
clearing, 3-38
restoring settings, 3-36
Compliance specifications, B-11
Configuration
BIOS Setup utility, 3-5
FLASH utility, 3-20
Connectors
speed, 4-14
type, 4-14
upgrading, 4-13, 4-16
Disk error problems, 5-3, 5-5
Disk lamp, 1-4
Diskette
flash, 3-20
Diskette drive, 1-4
audio, 1-9
external, 1-8
fax/modem, 1-9
keyboard port, 1-8
LAN, 1-9
line in, 1-9
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cable, 4-37, 4-40
cabling, 4-41, 4-43
problems, 5-4
setup, 2-2
Features
front, 1-2
specifications, B-7
Documentation, online
Healthy Environment, 1-16
NEC Help Center, 1-16, 3-34
Drive bay, 4-51
hardware, 1-13
internal, 1-10
rear, 1-7
security, 1-16
software, 1-14
FLASH diskette, 3-20
Front cover
Drives
CD-ROM, 1-5
diskette, 1-4
removing, 4-45
replacing, 4-48
replacing blank plastic panel,
4-48
DVD-ROM, 1-5
installing, 4-48, 4-51
LS-120 SuperDisk, 1-6
tape backup, 1-5
Zip, 1-6
H
Hard drive
DVD-ROM drive, 1-5
installing, 4-51
backing up, 2-9
specifications, B-8
upgrading, 4-48
E
Ergonomics, A-1, A-12
chair adjustments, A-5, A-13
keyboard adjustments, A-7,
A-13
Hardware, features, 1-13
Healthy Environment online
brochure, 1-16
Help
monitor adjustments, A-9, A-13
mouse adjustments, A-7, A-13
workspace setup, A-4
Exit menu (BIOS), 3-19
Expansion boards
from NEC CSD dealer, 5-14
from your company, 5-14
NEC CSD repair service, 5-16
obtaining, 5-14
I
installing, 4-29, 4-31
removing, 4-33
IDE drive
cables, 4-37, 4-41
cabling, 4-41, 4-42
installing, 4-48
Exterior, cleaning, 2-8
External connectors, 1-8
F
Installing
Fan, 1-10
3 1/2-inch hard drive, 4-48
5 1/4-inch device, 4-45, 4-51
expansion boards, 4-29, 4-31
NEC Help Center, 3-34
Fax/modem
board specifications, B-6
port, 1-9
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
browser, 1-15
MIDI/joystick connector, 1-9
Modem board, 1-12
Monitor
J
Jumper settings
processor speed, 3-35
system board, 3-35
K
adjusting, A-9, A-13
cleaning, 2-8
Keyboard
adjusting, A-7, A-13
cleaning, 2-8
port, 1-8
problems, 5-5
VGA connector, 1-8
Mouse
problems, 5-6
setup, 2-2
adjusting, A-7, A-13
cleaning, 5-9
specifications, B-10
port, 1-8
problems, 5-6
setup, 2-2
Moving preparations, 2-9
L
Lamps, 1-3
disk, 1-4
power, 1-3
LAN
N
NEC Application and Driver CD,
1-15, 1-16
NEC CSD
connector, 1-9
Line in, 1-9
Line out, 1-9
Location
battery, 5-12
Locking tab, 1-17, 4-6, 4-8
LS-120 SuperDisk drive, 1-6
bulletin board system, 6-4
email/fax service, 6-3
FTP site, 6-3
technical support services, 6-7
website, 6-2
NEC CSD repair service, 5-16
NEC Help Center, 1-16, 3-33
installing, 3-34
M
Main menu (BIOS), 3-6, 3-7
Master device, 4-38
Memory, 1-14
uninstalling, 3-34
NEC OS Restore CD, 1-15
Netscape browser, 1-15
Network board, 1-12
specifications, B-6
Network board cabling, 4-44
Network setup, 2-2
checking, 4-15
DIMMs, 4-13
specifications, cache, B-3
specifications, RAM, B-3
specifications, ROM, B-3
upgrade path, 4-14
upgrading, 4-12, 4-13
Microphone in, 1-9
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problems, 5-2
saving mode, 2-5
setup, 2-3
Sleep mode, 2-6
socket, 1-10
O
Online documentation
Healthy Environment, 1-16
NEC Help Center, 1-16, 3-34
Operating environment
specifications, B-10
Operating system
specifications, B-10
Power mode
setting, 3-40
Power supply
Windows 95 or Windows 98,
1-14
Windows NT, 1-14
fan, 1-10
voltage selector switch, 1-10
Preparing the system for
shipment, 2-9
Primary device, 4-38
Printer port, 1-8
Problems, 5-2
Options
general rules for installing, 4-2
removing left side cover, 4-5,
4-9
removing right side cover, 4-9
removing system covers, 4-4
replacing left side cover, 4-7
replacing right side cover, 4-11
safety precautions, 4-3
OS Restore CD, 3-21
booting, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5
CD-ROM drive, 5-7
common, 5-2
date, incorrect, 5-3
disk error, 5-3, 5-5
diskette drive, 5-4
keyboard/mouse, 5-6
low battery, 5-3
monitor, 5-5
P
Password
problems, 5-4
PC card adapter, 1-6
cable, 4-37
password, 5-4
cabling, 4-41, 4-43
installing, 4-51
specifications, B-9
PC98 compliance, 1-13
Performance problems, 5-4
Ports
performance, 5-4
power, 5-2
speakers, 5-8
system, 5-2
time, incorrect, 5-3
Processor
USB, 1-4
Power
upgrading, 4-12
Processor installation
Celeron, 4-22
button, 1-3
cables, 4-37, 4-41
cabling, 4-41
lamp, 1-3
Pentium II, 4-26
Pentium III, 4-22
Processor removal
Celeron, 4-20
management, 1-14
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Pentium II, 4-24
Pentium III, 4-20
Processor speed
Serial ports, 1-8
Setup
fax/modem, 2-2
jumper settings, 3-35
Processors, 1-13
keyboard, 2-2
mouse, 2-2
network, 2-2
power, 2-3
shutdown, 2-4
Q
Quick reference chart, 2-10
voltage selector switch, 2-3
Setup utility. See BIOS Setup
utility.
R
Random access memory
specifications, B-3
Read only memory
specifications, B-3
Removing
Shipping, 2-9
preparations, 2-9
Slave device, 4-38
Sleep button, 1-3
Software features, 1-14
Sound system specifications, B-6
Speakers, 1-13
AC adapter, 1-13
problems, 5-8
specifications, B-10
Specifications
battery, 5-13
expansion board, 4-33
Repair service, 5-16
Replacing
3 1/2-inch hard drive, 4-48
5 1/4-inch device, 4-45, 4-51
battery, 5-11
hard drive, 4-48
cache memory, B-3
calendar clock, B-4
CD-ROM drive, B-8
compliance, B-11
diskette drive, B-7
DVD-ROM drive, B-8
fax/modem board, B-6
hard drive, B-8
RJ-45 connector, 2-2
S
Safety precautions, 4-3
before shipping, 2-9
SCSI device
installing, 4-51
Secondary cache
specifications, B-3
Secondary device, 4-38
Security, 1-16
keyboard, B-10
operating environment, B-10
PC card adapter, B-9
power, B-10
Random Access Memory
(RAM), B-3
read only memory (ROM), B-3
secondary cache, B-3
sound system, B-6
chassis locking tab, 1-17, 4-6,
4-8
password, 1-16
Windows, 1-17
Security menu (BIOS), 3-18
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Speakers, B-10
installing, 4-51
system unit dimensions, B-10
tape backup unit, B-9
Zip drive, B-9
specifications, B-9
Time
incorrect, 5-3
Speed
Troubleshooting, 5-2
battery, 5-3
DIMM, 4-14
Starting BIOS Setup utility, 3-6
Startup
power on, 2-3
Storage device
support, 1-12
Storage device installation, 4-35
cables, 4-37
device bays, 4-35
device preparation, 4-37
Storage devices
installation, 4-45
System
booting, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5
CD-ROM drive, 5-7
common problems, 5-2
date, incorrect, 5-3
disk error, 5-3, 5-5
diskette drive, 5-4
keyboard/mouse, 5-6
monitor, 5-5
password, 5-4
performance problems, 5-4
power, 5-2
speakers, 5-8
problems, 5-2
specifications, B-10
System board
system problems, 5-2
time, incorrect, 5-3
U
jumper settings, 3-35
locating jumpers, 3-36
locations of sockets and
connectors, 4-12
options, 4-12
Uninstalling, NEC Help Center,
3-34
Upgrading
BIOS, 3-20
DIMMs, 4-13
hard drive, 4-48
memory, 4-12, 4-13
processor, 4-12
USB
System care
maintaining condition, 2-8
protecting from damage, 2-6
System fan, 1-10
System memory, 1-14
checking, 4-15
ports, 1-4
USB port, 1-8
System unit
cleaning, 2-8
V
VGA connector
monitor, 1-8
Voltage selector switch, 1-10
setup, 2-3
T
Tape backup unit, 1-5
cables, 4-37
cabling, 4-41
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W
Wake-On LAN
cabling, 4-44
Windows 95 or Windows 98,
1-14
Windows NT, 1-14
Z
Zip drive, 1-6
cables, 4-37
cabling, 4-41
installing, 4-51
specifications, B-9
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(For United States Use Only)
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the
one to which the receiver is connected.
Use shielded and properly grounded I/O cables and power cable to ensure
compliance of this unit to the specified limits of the rules.
(For Canadian Use Only)
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Battery Replacement
A lithium battery in some computers maintains system configuration
information. In the event that the battery fails to maintain system
configuration information, NEC recommends that you replace the battery.
For battery replacement information, see “Battery Replacement” in Chapter
5 of this guide or call your NEC CSD dealer or the NEC CSD Technical
Support Center.
WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
ADVERTISSEMENT: Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a replacement
incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même
type ou d’un type recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rébut les
batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
Battery Disposal
Do not place used batteries in your regular trash.
The nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries must be collected,
recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally-approved manner.
The incineration, landfilling, or mixing of batteries with the municipal solid
waste stream is prohibited by law in most areas.
Return batteries to a federal or state approved battery recycler. This may be
where your purchased the battery or a local seller of automotive batteries.
Contact your local waste management officials for other information
regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling, and disposal of
the batteries.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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NEC Co m p ute r Syste m s Divisio n
6000 Flo rin-Pe rkins Ro a d
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(916) 388-0101
d e c la re tha t the p ro d uc t
NEC
POWERMATE VT 300
is in c o nfo rm ity with p a rt 15 o f the FCC Rule s.
Op e ra tio n o f this p ro d uc t is sub je c t to the fo llo wing
two c o nd itio ns: (1) this d e vic e m a y no t c a use ha rm ful
inte rfe re nc e , a nd (2) this d e vic e m ust a c c e p t a ny
inte rfe re nc e re c e ive d , inc lud ing inte rfe re nc e tha t m a y
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