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POWERMATE 2000 SERIES
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Contents
Using This Guide
Text Conventions.................................................................................... viii
Related Documents................................................................................... ix
1 Reviewing System Features
Front Features......................................................................................... 1-2
System Controls and Lamps............................................................ 1-4
LCD Panel...................................................................................... 1-5
Diskette Drive................................................................................. 1-5
Hard Drive...................................................................................... 1-6
CD-ROM Drive.............................................................................. 1-6
Speakers......................................................................................... 1-6
Left Side Features................................................................................... 1-6
Audio Connectors........................................................................... 1-7
Volume Control.............................................................................. 1-8
PC Card Slots ................................................................................. 1-8
Fan................................................................................................. 1-8
Rear Features.......................................................................................... 1-8
Universal Serial Bus Ports............................................................... 1-9
DC Power Connector...................................................................... 1-9
PS/2 Mouse Port........................................................................... 1-10
PS/2 Keyboard Port ...................................................................... 1-10
VGA Monitor Connector .............................................................. 1-10
Printer Port ................................................................................... 1-10
Serial Port..................................................................................... 1-10
LAN Connector ............................................................................ 1-11
Bottom Features.................................................................................... 1-11
Memory Sockets........................................................................... 1-12
Password Clear Jumper................................................................. 1-12
Microdesktop Chassis ........................................................................... 1-12
System Overview.................................................................................. 1-13
Hardware...................................................................................... 1-13
Software....................................................................................... 1-14
Preloaded Microsoft Operating System ................................. 1-14
NEC OS Restore CD ............................................................ 1-14
NEC Application and Driver CD........................................... 1-14
Security........................................................................................ 1-15
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2 Setting Up the System
Cable Connections...................................................................................2-2
Startup.....................................................................................................2-2
Shutdown ................................................................................................2-3
Power-Saving Operation ..........................................................................2-4
System Care ............................................................................................2-5
Protecting Your System From Damage ............................................2-5
Keeping Your System in Good Condition ........................................2-6
Moving or Shipping Your System....................................................2-7
More Information ....................................................................................2-8
3 Configuring the System
Configuration Tools and Utilities .............................................................3-2
BIOS Setup Utility...................................................................................3-4
How to Start Setup...........................................................................3-4
How to Use Setup............................................................................3-5
Main Menu......................................................................................3-7
Advanced Menu ............................................................................3-12
Security Menu...............................................................................3-17
Power Menu..................................................................................3-20
Boot Menu ....................................................................................3-22
Exit Menu .....................................................................................3-24
Hard Drive Security...............................................................................3-24
Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords........................................3-25
Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords............................................3-26
Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection ..................................3-26
Moving the Hard Drive..................................................................3-27
FLASH Utility.......................................................................................3-27
NEC Application and Driver CD............................................................3-28
NEC INFO Center .................................................................................3-29
NEC OS Restore CD..............................................................................3-31
System Board Jumper Settings...............................................................3-33
Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility.........................................3-34
System Requirements ....................................................................3-35
Installation ....................................................................................3-35
Processor Serial Number................................................................3-35
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................3-35
Technical Support..........................................................................3-37
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4 Adding Expansion Devices
Safety Precautions................................................................................... 4-2
USB Devices .......................................................................................... 4-3
PC Cards ................................................................................................ 4-4
Inserting a PC Card......................................................................... 4-4
Removing a PC Card ...................................................................... 4-6
Memory Modules.................................................................................... 4-6
Checking System Memory.............................................................. 4-8
Installing a SO-DIMM Module ....................................................... 4-8
Removing a SO-DIMM Module.................................................... 4-11
Parallel Printer...................................................................................... 4-12
External Monitor................................................................................... 4-12
Serial Devices....................................................................................... 4-12
5 Solving System Problems
Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 5-2
System Problems ............................................................................ 5-2
Diskette Drive Problems ................................................................. 5-4
LCD Panel Problems....................................................................... 5-5
Keyboard/Mouse Problems ............................................................. 5-5
CD-ROM Drive Problems............................................................... 5-6
Speaker Problems ........................................................................... 5-7
How to Clean the Mouse......................................................................... 5-7
6 Getting Services and Support
NECC Website ....................................................................................... 6-2
NECC FTP Site ...................................................................................... 6-3
Email/Fax Technical Support Service...................................................... 6-3
NECC Technical Support Services .......................................................... 6-4
A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Making Your Computer Work for You....................................................A-2
Arrange Your Equipment........................................................................A-3
Adjust Your Chair...................................................................................A-4
Adjust Your Input Devices......................................................................A-6
Adjust Your Monitor...............................................................................A-8
Vary Your Workday..............................................................................A-10
Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors..................................A-11
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up? ............................A-11
Checking Your Chair....................................................................A-11
Checking Your Keyboard..............................................................A-12
Checking Your Mouse ..................................................................A-12
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Checking Your Monitor................................................................A-12
Checking You...............................................................................A-12
B System Specifications
System Board .........................................................................................B-2
System Processor............................................................................B-2
Random Access Memory (RAM)....................................................B-2
Cache Memory...............................................................................B-2
Read Only Memory (ROM) ............................................................B-2
Calendar Clock...............................................................................B-2
Input/Output (I/O) Features.............................................................B-3
Video Memory ...............................................................................B-3
Sound Controller ............................................................................B-4
Network Board...............................................................................B-4
Graphics Controller ........................................................................B-4
System Peripherals..................................................................................B-5
LCD Panel......................................................................................B-5
External Monitor ............................................................................B-6
Keyboard........................................................................................B-6
Mouse ............................................................................................B-6
Diskette Drive ................................................................................B-7
Hard Drive .....................................................................................B-7
CD-ROM Drive..............................................................................B-8
PC Card Slots.................................................................................B-8
Speakers.........................................................................................B-8
Dimensions.............................................................................................B-9
System ...........................................................................................B-9
Keyboard........................................................................................B-9
Power.....................................................................................................B-9
Operating Environment...........................................................................B-9
Compliance .......................................................................................... B-10
Index
Regulatory Statements
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Using This Guide
The PowerMate® 2000 Series User’s Guide provides a comprehensive
reference to information about your system.
The guide contains the following information:
Chapter 1, Reviewing System Features, provides a look at the front,
side, rear, and bottom features of the system. It also gives a summary
of the system’s hardware, software, and security features.
Chapter 2, Setting Up the System, briefly describes how to set up, start
up, and shut down the system. The chapter 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,
FLASH Utility, NEC Application and Driver CD, NEC INFO Center,
NEC OS Restore CD, and Intel® Pentium® III Serial Number Control
Utility. The chapter also includes information for setting system
jumpers.
Chapter 4, Adding Expansion Devices, provides installation
procedures for adding expansion devices such as USB devices, PC
cards, memory upgrade modules, external monitor, and printer.
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.
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.
Appendix B, System Specifications, provides a technical description
of your system and its components.
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Prolonged or improper use of a computer
workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of injury,
set up and use your computer in the manner described in Appendix A,
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.
Text Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:
Warnings alert you to situations that could result
in serious personal injury or loss of life.
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 system.
NEC PowerMate 2000 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 tools
and utilities, software applications, and services available with the
NEC PowerMate 2000 Series system.
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 2000 Series Release Notes
Release Notes provide additional information about the computer that
was not available at the time the user’s guide was printed. Information
in the Release Notes is the result of extensive product testing.
Your system also comes with the NEC INFO Center online
documentation on the NEC Application and Driver CD. The NEC INFO
Center is an online guide to your PowerMate system. It provides
information about the system through the following online modules: Tour,
User’s Guide, Questions, Solutions, and Services.
In addition to the documentation that ships with the system,
documentation is available from the NECC website.
NEC PowerMate 2000 Series Service and Reference Manual
This manual provides information for maintaining, troubleshooting,
and repairing the system. This manual also includes hardware and
interface information for programmers, engineers, and others who
need to know how the system is designed.
Service and reference manuals are available on the Internet at the
Service and Support area of the NECC website (see Chapter 6 for
access information).
NEC PowerMate 2000 Series User’s Guide
Check the website for the most current online version of your printed
user’s guide.
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1
Reviewing System Features
Front Features
Left Side Features
Rear Features
Bottom Features
System Overview
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 features, and
describes system security features.
Front Features
The following figures show the features on the front of the system unit
and the front of the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel. Brief descriptions
of the features follow the figures.
PowerMate 2000 System
A – LCD Panel
C – System Unit
B – Power/Sleep Button
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System unit front features
A – CD-ROM Drive
F – Diskette Drive
G – Diskette Eject Button
H– Hard Drive Lamp
I – Power Lamp
B – CD-ROM Eject Button
C – CD-ROM Drive Lamp
D – CD-ROM Disc Emergency Eject
E – Diskette Drive Lamp
J – Sleep Lamp
LCD panel features
A – LCD Panel
C – Increase Brightness Level Button
B – Decrease Brightness Level Button
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System Controls and Lamps
System unit controls include a power/sleep button, power lamp, sleep
lamp, and hard drive activity lamp.
Power/sleep button
To turn system unit and LCD panel power on, press the power/sleep
button. To turn off power, press the button and hold in place for four
or more seconds before releasing.
Do not turn off the system power until you have
closed all applications and Windows or you may possibly lose data.
To suspend system unit and LCD panel operation, press the
power/sleep button and release within three seconds or less. This
places the system unit and LCD panel in a power savings mode. Use
this feature if you plan to be away from your system for more than
15 minutes.
Do not hold the button in any longer than three
seconds or you will turn off the system and possibly lose data.
Press any key or move the mouse to resume system operation at the
point where you stopped it.
Power and sleep lamps
The power lamp indicates if system power is on or off. The sleep lamp
lets you know if the system is operating in a power-saving mode.
A steady green power lamp indicates that the power is on to all system
components. An amber sleep lamp indicates that the system is in sleep
mode with full-power reduction.
Hard drive activity lamp
A flashing green lamp indicates that the hard drive is active and is
reading or writing data.
Do not turn off the system unless absolutely
necessary while the hard drive lamp is flashing. To do so can damage
your hard drive or data.
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LCD Panel
The system comes with an LCD panel that you can adjust up or down and
side-to-side for a comfortable viewing position. The panel uses a 15-inch,
twisted nematic Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Super Video Graphics Array
(SVGA) color screen. The screen has a brightness of 200 candlepower
and a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
The LCD panel screen automatically turns on when you press the system
power button. If you have an optional video graphics array (VGA)
monitor attached to the system, the monitor can be turned on for
simultaneous viewing on the monitor and the LCD panel.
An increase brightness button and a decrease brightness button on the
panel allows you to increase or decrease the brightness of the display. The
buttons provide eight levels of brightness. The default brightness is
maximum.
Note Powering off the system or unplugging the system from the power
outlet changes any new brightness setting to the maximum default
brightness.
Diskette Drive
Use the diskette drive 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.
A flashing green activity lamp on the front of the drive indicates that the
drive is reading or writing data.
Press the eject button to eject a diskette.
To prevent damage to the diskette drive and
data, do not turn off the system or remove a diskette while the diskette
drive busy lamp is flashing.
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Hard Drive
The system comes with either a 6.0-gigabyte (GB) or a 12-GB enhanced
intelligent device electronics (EIDE) hard drive. The drive features ultra
direct memory access (DMA) 66 technology for fast data transfer.
The drive is located inside the system unit, on the right side. The drive is
not user accessible.
Hard disk activity is indicated by a flashing green lamp on the front of the
system unit.
CD-ROM Drive
All systems come with a 24X Max Slim 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.
A flashing amber activity lamp on the front of the drive indicates that the
drive is reading data. Press the tray button to open or close the CD-ROM
tray for loading or unloading a CD. An emergency eject feature allows
you to open the tray in case of a power or software malfunction.
Speakers
The system has two 1-watt stereo speakers mounted inside the base of the
LCD panel. Speaker volume is controlled by the volume control on the
left side of the system unit. Volume can also be controlled through the
Windows sound software.
Left Side Features
The following figure shows the features on the left side of the system unit.
Brief descriptions of the features follow the figure.
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Left side features
A – PC Card Slot 1
F – Microphone In Jack
G – Line In Jack
H – Headphone Jack
I – Volume Control
J – System Unit
B – Slot 1 Card Eject Button
C – Slot 2 Card Eject Button
D – PC Card Slot 2
E – Fan
Audio Connectors
The system unit has the following audio connectors:
Microphone in jack
Use this jack to connect a microphone for recording audio information
in your data files.
Line in jack
Use this jack to connect a stereo audio device such as a stereo
amplifier or a cassette for playback or recording.
Headphone jack
Use this jack to connect an optional headphone set. Plugging in the
headphone set disables the built-in system speakers.
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Volume Control
Use the volume control to adjust the volume of the system’s built-in
speakers or optional headphone set. The speakers are located in the base
of the LCD panel.
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.
PC Card Slots
Your system has two PC card slots that support 16-bit PC card technology
and 32-bit CardBus technology. The CardBus technology provides up to
132 MB/second of bandwidth.
The card slots support two Type II cards or one Type III PC card in the
bottom slot for extending the system’s capabilities. Each type of PC card
has a different function. Using the PC card slots, you can add a number of
functions to the system with a variety of cards (for example, modem,
memory, Small Computer System Interface).
A PC card is inserted into a PC card slot similar to inserting a diskette in a
diskette drive. Press the eject button to eject a PC card.
Removable slot covers keep foreign matter out of the slots when PC cards
are not used.
Fan
The fan cools system unit components and prevents them from
overheating. Keep the area near the fan clear for proper ventilation.
A feature of the fan is its quietness. The fan operates at less than 30 db.
Rear Features
On the rear of the system unit are the universal serial bus (USB) ports, DC
power connector, mouse and keyboard ports, and other external device
connectors. The following figure shows the ports and connectors.
Descriptions of each follow the figure.
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Rear features
A – PS/2 Mouse Port
F – VGA Connector
G – LAN Connector
H – USB Connectors
I – DC Power Connector
B – Kensington Lock Slot
C – PS/2 Keyboard Port
D – Printer Port
E – Serial Port
Universal Serial Bus Ports
The system unit comes with two USB ports on the rear of the system unit.
The ports allow you to easily and conveniently add plug and play USB
devices without opening up the system. You simply plug the USB device
into a port. You can connect up to 127 USB devices including a keyboard,
mouse, monitor, printer, scanner, or speaker set.
DC Power Connector
The system operates with DC power supplied from the AC power adapter.
The adapter plugs into an AC power source and the DC power connector
on the rear of the system unit. The AC power adapter uses a standard
115-Vac or 230-Vac grounded power source.
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PS/2 Mouse Port
The system unit comes with a mouse port that supports a
PS/2®-compatible (personal system/2-compatible) mouse with a 6-pin
mini DIN connector.
Use this port to connect the PS/2 mouse shipped with your system.
PS/2 Keyboard Port
Your system unit comes with a keyboard port that supports a standard
PS/2 101-key or 104-key keyboard with a 6-pin mini DIN connector.
Use this port to connect the PS/2 keyboard shipped with your system.
VGA Monitor Connector
The system unit comes with a VGA connector on the rear of the system
unit.
Use this connector to connect an optional NEC MultiSync® monitor, NEC
VistaScan™ monitor, or other VGA-compatible monitor with a 15-pin
connector. You can also attach a projector with a 15-pin connector to this
connector.
The system supports simultaneous use of the LCD panel and an optional
monitor connected to the VGA connector.
Printer Port
Use this port to connect a parallel printer with a 25-pin connector to the
system unit. The port is an enhanced capabilities port (ECP). It also
supports enhanced parallel port (EPP) bi-directional and uni-directional
protocols.
Serial Port
Attach a serial device with a 9-pin connector to this serial port. Serial
devices include a pointing device, serial printer, or a modem.
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LAN Connector
Systems come with a local area network (LAN). Use the RJ-45
compatible LAN connector on the rear of the system to connect a network
cable to the internal 100Base-TX/10Base-T network board.
Bottom Features
A panel on the bottom of the system unit covers the memory expansion
sockets and the password clear jumper. (See Chapter 4, “Adding
Expansion Devices,” for information on removing the panel.)
Bottom features
A – SO-DIMM Socket 1
C – SO-DIMM Socket 0
B – Password Clear Jumper
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Memory Sockets
The system unit comes with at least one 64-MB small outline dual-inline
memory module (SO-DIMM) mounted in one of two memory sockets.
You can increase total system memory to a maximum of 512 MB by
using two 256-MB modules (see “Adding Memory Modules” in
Chapter 4).
The modules use synchronous dynamic random access memory
(SDRAM). Memory allocation is controlled by Dynamic Video Memory
Technology (DVMT). With DVMT, total system memory is shared
between system memory and video memory. For example, with 64 MB of
total system memory, 56 MB might be allocated for system memory and
8 MB for video memory, with actual memory use dependent on video
usage.
Password Clear Jumper
Use the password clear jumper (7F4) to clear your password if you forgot
it. To clear and reset the password, see “Jumper Settings” and “Security
Menu” in Chapter 3.
Microdesktop Chassis
The NEC Microdesktop chassis conforms to NEC’s Very-Small Form
Factor and Flat Panel Display Specification. The microdesktop has the
following features:
small size chassis that is 85 percent smaller and correspondingly
lighter than traditional desktops
15-inch LCD panel with 1024 x 768 pixel maximum resolution, eight
levels of display brightness, horizontal viewing angle of 60 degrees
from center to right or left side of panel, vertical viewing angle of 40
degrees from center of panel and upwards and 50 degrees from center
of panel and downwards
90-watt power supply (built into the AC power adapter).
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System Overview
The system hardware and software deliver the performance and
technologies needed for all your challenging tasks today and into the
future.
Hardware
The PowerMate 2000 Series includes the following hardware features:
PC99 Compliance
All the hardware in the system is certified by Microsoft® to be PC99
compliant.
Processor
The system comes with an Intel® Pentium® III processor (100-MHz
front side bus). The processor is a fast, powerful processor that lends
itself to computational, graphical, and networking tasks.
Audio
The system board comes with an integrated audio subsystem. The
audio chipset gives you a surround sound system for three-
dimensional sound effects. It also provides wavetable synthesis.
Flashable ROM BIOS
The system’s ROM BIOS features system setup configuration, Plug
and Play support, and flash support for economical BIOS upgrades.
System and Video Memory
Your system comes with at least 64 MB of non-ECC PC100 SDRAM
and supports up to 512 MB of total system memory. The memory uses
DVMT technology which allows system memory to be shared with
video memory. For example, with 64 MB of total system memory,
56 MB might be allocated for system memory and 8 MB might be
allocated for video memory (actual usage depends on video usage).
AGP Graphics
The system comes with an accelerated graphics port (AGP) integrated
on the system board. AGP enhances graphics performance,
particularly for 3-D applications.
Power Management Options
Power management options extend the life of your LCD panel,
conserve energy, and reduce power costs.
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Software
NEC provides a variety of software applications and hardware utilities
with your system to let you take advantage of your hardware capabilities.
Preloaded Microsoft Operating System
Your system comes preloaded with the Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE
operating system or with a dual-boot Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows®
2000 operating system.
NEC OS Restore CD
Your system comes with an NEC OS Restore CD and bootable diskette.
The CD contains the Windows 98 operating system or the dual-boot
Windows NT/Windows 2000 operating systems, depending on your
model.
Should a problem occur that causes data loss or corruption, you can
restore your system to its original factory state or you can restore just the
operating system and drivers. You can also perform hard drive
partitioning.
After restoring the operating system, you can use the Application and
Driver CD to install your applications, drivers, and NECC online
documents.
NEC Application and Driver CD
Your system comes an NEC Application and Driver CD. Use this CD to
install any or all of the software that comes with the system, including:
Microsoft® Internet Explorer Browser
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.
Norton AntiVirus™ 2000 Software
Protect the system from viruses by running Norton’s virus scan
software.
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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.
Intel LANDesk® Client Manager
Use LANDesk software to track system information such as serial
number, BIOS version, memory capacity, disk capacity, expansion
board settings, and applications. Use LANDesk software for remote
starts from a server computer using Wake-On LAN and remote reboot.
NEC INFO Center
The NEC INFO Center an online version of this user’s guide, and
Tour, Questions, Solutions, and Services modules.
Select the Tour module to look at the documentation, tools, and
services that come with the system. The Questions module includes
answers to frequently asked questions. Use the solutions module to
find possible solutions to system problems. The Services module
contains service information such as where to go on the Internet for
help, who to call for service, and more.
A wide selection of drivers
Drivers for hardware that is compatible with PowerMate series
computers 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 a user or
supervisor password, or both.
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.
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Security Lock Slot
The security lock slot on the rear of the system accepts a Kensington®
Security Standard connector or other locking device. Secure the
locking device to the security lock slot and to an immovable object to
protect your system from theft.
Hard Drive Security
Your system supports password protection for the hard drive. Hard
drive password protection restricts access to the drive if the drive is
removed and installed in another system. The system does not prompt
for hard drive passwords while the drive remains in the current
system.
The passwords are written to the system BIOS and to the hard drive to
ensure that the password protection travels with the hard drive in the
event it is moved to another system. (See “Hard Drive Security” in
Chapter 3 for additional information on using this feature.)
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.
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2
Setting Up the System
Cable Connections
Startup
Shutdown
Power-Saving Operation
System Care
More Information
This chapter provides basic information for setting up and using your
system (refer to the Quick Setup poster for details). Included are cable
connections, system startup procedures, system shutdown procedures, and
system care. The chapter also includes a table showing where to find
additional information about your system.
Cable Connections
After unpacking the system (save the carton) and positioning the system
in your work area, connect the system components using the Quick Setup
poster and the following tips.
Use the icons on the rear and side of the system unit to identify the
USB, keyboard, mouse, LAN, printer, monitor, power, and audio
connectors.
See your network administrator for guidelines on configuring the
LAN.
Connect the system AC adapter power cord to a surge protector
(recommended) or a properly grounded wall outlet and to the DC
power connector at the rear of the system unit.
NECC recommends connecting the AC adapter
power cord to a surge protector to protect your system.
Startup
Press the power button to turn on the system unit and LCD panel. 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 on
the screen indicating that the system is checking its subsystems.
Note
appears:
At the bottom of the NEC startup screen, the following message
Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup
. If you want to enter the BIOS
F2
Setup Utility, immediately press
while the startup screen displays. (See
Chapter 3, “Configuring the System,” for information on using the BIOS
Setup.)
After a short delay, Windows starts up.
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If a problem occurs, a series of beeps might sound. If this happens
repeatedly after powering on, power off the system and go to Chapter 5,
“Solving System Problems.” The chapter provides helpful hints for
solving system problems.
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 or Windows 2000
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 the system.
To prevent damage to system components, wake
a system in sleep mode, save and close any open applications, exit
Windows, and power down the system.
1. If the system is in sleep mode (sleep mode lamp amber), move the
mouse or press a key to take it out of sleep mode (see “Power Saving
Operation” in the next section).
2. Save and exit all your open applications.
3. 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.
Wait until all open applications are saved and
closed before using the Windows shut down procedure in step 4.
Unless absolutely necessary, never power off the system if the system
sleep lamp is amber, if either the hard drive lamp, diskette drive, or other
device lamp is flashing, or if any applications are open. Information on the
device might be lost or damaged.
Setting Up the System 2-3
4. Click Start on the taskbar and click Shut Down. Select Shut down
the computer, then click Yes or press Enter for shut down,
depending on your operating system.
If the system is configured with Windows 98 or Windows 2000,
the system shuts down automatically after a short interval.
If the system is configured with Windows NT, and after you
perform a Windows shut down, power off the system by pressing
and holding in the power button for four seconds or longer
before releasing.
Power-Saving Operation
If the system is running Windows 98 or Windows 2000, you can put it in
sleep mode (a power-saving state) by pressing and immediately releasing
the power button on the front of the system unit. The sleep mode is a
convenient way of conserving energy when you are going to be away
from your system for more than 15 minutes.
Take care to press and immediately release the
power button to enter the sleep mode. Avoid pressing and holding in the
power button longer than three seconds or you may turn off power and
possibly lose data from any open applications.
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.)
When the system goes into sleep mode, it automatically 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 sleep lamp indicates that the system is in sleep mode. Press a
key or move the mouse to resume system operation where you left off.
2-4 Setting Up the System
System Care
The system is a durable system built for dependable use. With protective
measures and proper care, you can prevent problems and promote the
successful operation and long life span of the system.
Protecting Your System From Damage
There are several ways that you can protect the system from possible
damage. NECC strongly recommends the following protective measures.
Connect a surge suppressor between the system and a grounded wall
outlet. A surge suppressor protects the system from sudden transient
increases and decreases in electrical power.
Be sure to connect all peripherals, such as a 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 the 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
the LCD panel and system unit.
Be sure that system power is off before connecting or disconnecting a
cable (USB devices do not require powering down the system when
connecting). 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
Chapter 3). You should also use the Norton virus scan protection
software provided with the system to protect the system from viruses.
If you plan to use software programs other than NECC-supplied
software, NECC strongly recommends that you take the necessary
steps, such as virus checks, to protect the system.
Position the system 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).
Setting Up the System 2-5
The recommended non-operating environment (shipping or storage) is
from 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C).
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 the system AC adapter power
cord.
Keeping Your System in Good Condition
Maintain the condition of your system by periodically using the following
procedures.
For safety, power off and unplug your system
and any external devices before cleaning them.
Prevent dust from entering the system by covering it when not in use.
Clean the outside of the system unit and LCD panel (but not the
screen) with a soft clean cloth.
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.
Clean the LCD panel screen with a soft, lint-free cloth or a screen
wipe designed for that purpose. Special screen wipes are available
through your local computer dealer.
Keep food and liquids away from the system.
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.
2-6 Setting Up the System
Moving or Shipping Your System
Use these steps to prepare the system for moving or shipping.
1. Back up your files on the hard drive to diskettes, server hard drive, or
other backup devices.
Take precautions for storing and transporting storage media 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
drive, remove the CD.
3. Remove any PC cards from the card slots on the left side of your
system unit. Install the slot covers.
4. Wake up a system in sleep mode, save and close any open
applications, shut down Windows, and turn off the system unit and
any external options connected to it.
5. Unplug the system AC adapter power cord from the wall outlet or
surge suppressor and the AC adapter from the system unit.
6. Unplug any external options from the wall outlets or surge
suppressor, then disconnect them from the system unit.
7. 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.
Note Be sure to save the original shipping materials in the unlikely
event that you need to ship the system back for repair.
To set up the system, follow the steps on the PowerMate 2000 Series
Quick Setup poster that comes with the system.
Setting Up the System 2-7
More Information
Once the system is up and running, we suggest that you do the following.
Install applications provided by NECC 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 table to find information about using
your system.
Quick Reference to Information About Your System
Information
Where to Find It
Accessing the world wide web
Adding expansion devices
Chapter 6
Chapter 4
Guidelines for using your computer
Appendix A
Installing the applications provided by
NECC
“Installing Applications” in Chapter 3
Installing the NEC INFO Center online
documentation
“Installing the NEC INFO Center” in
Chapter 3
Protecting the system from viruses
Setting a password
Chapter 1
Chapter 3
System specifications
Appendix B
Taking care of the system
Troubleshooting tips
“System Care” in Chapter 2
Chapter 5
Uninstalling the NEC INFO Center
“Uninstalling the NEC INFO Center” in
Chapter 3
Using support services
Chapter 6
2-8 Setting Up the System
3
Configuring the System
Configuration Tools and Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
Hard Drive Security
FLASH Utility
NEC Application and Driver CD
NEC INFO Center
NEC OS Restore CD
System Board Jumper Settings
Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility
This chapter provides information on configuring your system. The
chapter includes:
Phoenix® Technologies Ltd. BIOS Setup utility for configuring your
system
FLASH Utility for BIOS updates
NEC Applications and Driver CD for installing the NECC-supplied
applications and optional drivers
NEC INFO Center for quick access to information about your system
NEC OS Restore CD for restoring the operating system
jumper settings for clearing your password, should you forget it
Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility for controlling the
reading of the processor serial number.
See the following table for a quick guide to the utilities, tools, or
procedures required for 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.
Configuration Tools and Utilities
Configuration
Method, Tool, or Utility
BIOS, updating
FLASH Utility
Boot devices, determining
Boot order, changing
Clearing password
BIOS Setup (Boot Menu)
BIOS Setup (Boot Menu)
Jumper Settings
Diskette drive, enabling
Drivers for NECC hardware
BIOS Setup (Main Menu)
NEC Application and Driver CD
3-2 Configuring the System
Configuration Tools and Utilities
Configuration
Method, Tool, or Utility
Hard drive, reformatting
Hard drive, repartitioning
Hard drive, setting a pre-delay
Inactivity timeout, setting
Keyboard options
NEC OS Restore CD
NEC OS Restore CD
BIOS Setup (Power Menu)
BIOS Setup (Power Menu)
BIOS Setup (Main Menu)
BIOS Setup (Main Menu)
Memory, checking
NEC INFO Center, installing
NEC Application and Driver CD (see
“Installing the NEC INFO Center”)
NEC INFO Center, uninstalling
Operating system, restoring
“Uninstalling the NEC INFO Center”
NEC OS Restore CD
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 (Power Menu)
Power management, enabling,
configuring
Serial ports, enabling
BIOS Setup (Advanced Menu)
BIOS Setup (Main Menu)
SO-DIMM memory, checking
Software provided through NECC,
installing
NEC Application and Driver CD
Sound, enabling
Time and date, setting
USB functions
BIOS Setup (Advanced Menu)
BIOS Setup (Main Menu)
BIOS Setup (Advanced Menu)
NEC OS Restore CD
Windows 98, Windows 2000 (when
available), or Windows NT, restoring
Configuring the System 3-3
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility lets you configure the main components of your
system. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not
require a diskette or an operating system present to run.
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 BIOS Setup Utility to set features that customize your
system, such as security features.
NECC 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 need to have the
CMOS battery replaced.
How to Start Setup
To start the BIOS Setup Utility, follow these steps.
1. Turn on or reboot the system.
2. Press F2 at the NEC startup screen (F2 appears on the bottom of the
screen). You have about five seconds to press F2.
Setup’s Main Menu window appears similar to the following screen.
Note The following screen is a typical screen for a system with a
6.0-GB hard drive. The actual settings on the Main Menu and Advanced
Menu screens depend upon the hardware installed in your system.
3-4 Configuring the System
Setup Main Menu
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Security
Power
Boot
Ext
Item Specific Help
System Time:
[10:34:50]
System Date:
[01/19/2000]
Select the display
Language
[English (US)]
language for the BIOS.
Legacy Diskette A:
[1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2"]
Primary Master
Primary Slave
[6007MB]
[None]
Secondary Master
Secondary Slave
[CD-ROM]
[None]
Keyboard Features
Boot-Time Diagnostic Screen:
[Disabled]
System Memory:
640 KB
Extended Memory:
BIOS Revision:
Processor Serial Number:
63488 KB
138A0200
[Disabled]
F1
ESC Exit
Help
|
—
|
Select Item
Select Item
–/+ Change Values
Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9
Setup Defaults
F10 Previous Values
How to Use Setup
The Setup utility has a Main Menu window and six top-level menus with
submenus (see the above figure). The menu bar at the top of the Main
Menu window lists the following top-level menus.
Main
Use the Main Menu for basic system configuration. For
example, select Main to set the system date, set diskette and hard disk
parameters, check memory parameters, or set the processor serial
number feature.
Advanced
Use the Advanced Menu to set the system for Plug and
Play, PCI configuration, serial port and printer port addresses and
interrupts, memory cache configurations, I/O device configuration,
DMI event logging, and more.
Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords,
security mode, password on boot, network boot, virus check, and
more.
Power — Use the Power Menu to set power management parameters
such as power savings, auto suspend timeout, hard disk timeout, and
system switch.
Configuring the System 3-5
Boot — Use this menu to set boot options, including restore on
ac/power loss, set boot sequence, and assign drive letters to removable
devices.
Exit Exits the Setup Utility with various save or discard options.
Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup Menu to
make the selections or exit the current menu. The following table
describes the legend keys.
Setup Key Functions
Key
Function
F1
Provides help for the parameter field
being displayed.
Esc
Exits the menu.
Up or down arrow keys
Moves cursor up and down for item
selection.
Left or right arrow keys
-/+ keys
Selects next menu.
Changes values.
Enter
Executes a command or selects
submenu.
F9
Loads the default configuration values
for the current menu.
F10
Saves the current values and exits
Setup.
To select one of the six menus from the menu bar, use the left and right
arrow keys. Use the up or down arrow keys to select an item under the
menu.
Menu items preceded by a > contain a submenu of selectable fields for
setting system parameters. Display a submenu by using the up or down
arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired submenu, then press Enter.
An Item Specific Help window on the right side of each menu displays
the help text for the currently selected Setup option. It updates as the
cursor moves to each new field.
3-6 Configuring the System
Pressing F1 on any menu brings up the General Help window that
describes the legend keys and their functions.
Press Esc to exit the current window.
The following subsections describe the six top level menus and their
submenus.
Main Menu
Choose the Main Menu by selecting Main in the legend bar on the Main
Menu screen. Other Main Menu options are available by selecting
submenus.
Use the arrow keys to select one of the Main Menu options and press
Enter to select a submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available.
Explanations of each Main Menu item are in the following table.
Setting items on this menu to incorrect values
can cause your system to malfunction.
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: 09:30:50
System Date
Set system date in this field. Press Tab or
Enter to move between month, date, and
year fields.
Example:
04/18/2000
Language
English (US), Japanese
Selects the display language for the BIOS.
Configuring the System 3-7
Main Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Legacy Diskette 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”
Selects the diskette drive type.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
6007 MB
None
Secondary IDE Master
CD-ROM
Secondary IDE Slave
None
Note: The following setting information
applies to the primary and secondary master
and slave devices.
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, CHS
Format, and LBA Format. Each submenu and
its fields are described next.
3-8 Configuring the System
Main Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Type
User, Auto, None, CD-ROM, IDE/ATAPI
Removable
When set to Auto, the values for Cylinders,
Heads, Sectors, Total 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 might occur,
including data loss.
When set to None, informs the system to
ignore this drive.
When set to CD-ROM or IDE/ATAPI
Removable, allows the manual entry of all
fields described next.
When set to User, allows the manual entry of
all fields described next.
CHS Format (label field only)
Cylinders
Heads
When Type is Auto, value in the Cylinders
field is auto-detected and field is read only.
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
6007 MB
LBA Format (label field only)
11733120 total sectors
6007 MB
Total Sectors
Maximum Capacity
Configuring the System 3-9
Main Menu Items
Menu Item
Multi-Sector Transfers
Settings (default is bold)
Disabled, 2, 4, 8, 16 sectors
Determines the number of sectors per block
for multi-sector transfers.
When Type is Auto, value in Multi-Sector
Transfers field is auto-detected and field is
read only.
LBA Mode Control
Enabled, Disabled
When Enabled 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.
32-Bit I/O
Disabled, Enabled
When Enabled, allows 32 bit data transfers.
Transfer Mode
Standard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3,
Fast PIO4, Fast PIO3/DMA1, Fast
PIO4/DMA2
Selects the method for moving data to and
from the drive.
When Type is set to Auto, the value in the
field is auto-detected and the field is read
only.
Ultra DMA Mode
Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3,
Mode 4
Selects the Ultra DMA Mode for moving data
to and from the drive. Autotype the drive to
select the optimum transfer mode.
When Type is set to Auto, the value in the
field is auto-detected and the field is read
only.
3-10 Configuring the System
Main Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Keyboard Features
Press Enter to check or change keyboard
parameters.
Numlock
Auto, On, Off
Selects the power-on state for Numlock.
Key Click
Disabled, Enabled
Enables or disables key click.
Keyboard auto-repeat rate
30/sec, 26.7/sec, 21.8/sec, 18.5/sec,
13.3/sec, 10/sec, 6/sec, 2/sec
Selects key repeat rate.
Keyboard auto-repeat delay
Legacy USB Support
1/4 sec, 1/2 sec, 3/4 sec, 1 sec
Selects delay before key repeat.
Disabled, Enabled
Disables or enables legacy USB support.
Boot-Time Diagnostics Screen
Disabled, Enabled
Selecting Enabled displays the diagnostic
screen during boot.
System Memory
Displays amount of conventional memory
detected during boot.
This field is read-only and cannot be changed
from BIOS Setup.
Example: 640 KB
Configuring the System 3-11
Main Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Extended Memory
Displays amount of extended memory
detected during boot.
This field is read-only and cannot be changed
from BIOS Setup.
Example: 63488 KB
BIOS Revision
Displays the BIOS revision number.
This field is read-only and cannot be changed
from the BIOS Setup.
Example: 138A0200
Processor Serial Number
Advanced Menu
Disabled, Enabled
Controls detection of the processor serial
number.
Choose the Advanced Menu by selecting Advanced in the legend bar on
the Main Menu screen. Other Advanced Menu options are available by
selecting submenus.
Use the arrow keys to select one of the Advanced Menu options and press
Enter to select a submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available.
Explanations of each Advanced Menu item are in the following table.
Setting items on this menu to incorrect values
can cause your system to malfunction.
3-12 Configuring the System
Advanced Menu
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Plug and Play OS
No, Yes
Select Yes if you are booting a Plug and
Play capable operating system.
Select No if you want the BIOS to configure
non-boot devices.
Reset Configuration Data
PCI Configuration
No, Yes
Select Yes if you want to clear the Extended
System Configuration Data (ESCD) area.
Press Enter to access the following
submenus.
PCI IRQ Line 1
PCI IRQ Line 2
PCI IRQ Line 3
PCI IRQ Line 4
Disabled, Auto Select, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11,
12, 14, 15
Use Auto Select if there are no ISA or EISA
devices installed on the system.
Select an IRQ (3-15) if installing a PCI
device requiring an IRQ and if the IRQ is not
already in use by ISA or EISA devices.
Cache Memory
Memory Cache
Press Enter to access the following
submenus.
Disabled, Enabled
Sets the state of the memory cache.
Cache System BIOS Area
Cache Video BIOS Area
Uncached, Write Protect
Controls caching of system BIOS area.
Uncached, Write Protect
Controls caching of system video BIOS
area.
Configuring the System 3-13
Advanced Menu
Menu Item
Cache Base 0-512K
Settings (default is bold)
Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect,
Write Back
Controls caching of 512K base memory.
Cache Base 512-640K
Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect,
Write Back
Controls caching of 512K-640K base
memory.
Cache Extended Memory
Area
Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect,
Write Back
Controls caching of system memory above
one MB.
Cache C800-CBFF
Cache CC00-CFFF
Cache D000-D3FF
Cache D400-D7FF
Cache D800-DBFF
Cache DC00-DFFF
Disabled, Write Through, Write Protect,
Write Back
Setting at Disabled prohibits caching.
Setting at Write Through permits writes to be
cached and sent to main memory at once.
Setting at Write Protect causes the BIOS to
ignore writes.
Setting at Write Back permits write caching
but delays sending data to main memory
until necessary.
3-14 Configuring the System
Advanced Menu
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
I/O Device Configuration
Press Enter to access the following
submenus.
Serial Port A
Disabled, Enabled, Auto
Setting at Enabled allows the user to
configure the port.
Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or
operating system to configure the port.
Base I/O Address
3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8
Selects the base I/O address for serial
port A.
Interrupt
IRQ3, IRQ4
Selects the IRQ for serial port A.
Parallel Port
Disabled, Enabled, Auto
Setting at Enabled allows the user to
configure the port.
Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or
operating system to configure the port.
Mode
Output Only, Bi-directional, ECP
Selects parallel port mode.
Base I/O Address
378, 278, 3BC
Selects the base I/O address for the LPT
port.
Interrupt
IRQ5, IRQ7
Selects the IRQ for the LPT port.
Configuring the System 3-15
Advanced Menu
Menu Item
Floppy Disk Controller
Settings (default is bold)
Disabled, Enabled, Auto
Setting at Enabled allows the user to
configure the controller.
Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or
operating system to configure the controller.
Base I/O Address
Primary, Secondary
Sets the base I/O address for the controller.
Large Disk Access Mode
Other, DOS
Select DOS if using DOS operating system.
Select Other if using another operating
system such as UNIX or Novell NetWare.
Local Bus IDE Adapter
QuickBoot Mode
Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both
Enables the integrated local bus IDE
adapter.
Disabled, Enabled
When Enabled, the BIOS does not test
system memory above 1 MB or wait for
ready signals, allowing a quick boot.
Sound
Enabled, Disabled
Select Disabled to turn off onboard sound.
DMI Event Logging
Press Enter to access the following
submenus.
Event Log Capacity
Event Log Validity
View DMI Event Log
Status only.
Status only.
Status only, press Enter to view.
3-16 Configuring the System
Advanced Menu
Menu Item
Clear All DMI Event Logs
Settings (default is bold)
No, Yes
Selecting No prevents clearing out the
DIMM event logs.
Event Logging
Enabled, Disabled
Selecting Enabled permits logging of DMI
events.
Mark DMI Events As Read
LANDesk ® Service
Press Enter. Select Yes or No to “Mark all
Events as read?”
Disabled, Enabled
Select Enabled to enable the onboard
LANDesk.
Disabled, Enabled
Preboot Management
Select Enabled to enable the Preboot
Management function.
Security Menu
Choose the Security Menu by selecting Security in the legend bar on the
Main Menu screen. Other Security Menu options are available by
selecting submenus.
Use the arrow keys to select one of the Security Menu options and press
Enter to select a submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available.
Explanations of each Security Menu item are in the following table.
Configuring the System 3-17
Security Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Supervisor Password Is
Clear, Set
Status only, user cannot modify. Supervisor
password controls access to the BIOS Setup
Utility.
User Password Is
Clear, Set
Status only, user cannot modify. User
password controls access to the system at
boot.
Set Supervisor Password
Press Enter to access.
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
Press Enter to access.
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.
3-18 Configuring the System
Security Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Security Mode
Press Enter to access the Security Mode.
Use this mode to select Password (default),
SmartCard, or FingerPrint. Press Enter to
open the selected field.
Use the SmartCard field to assign access to
the SmartCard Reader by the supervisor
and/or user. Press Enter to bring up the
SmartCard Reader dialog box for setting up
SmartCard security.
The Assign Supervisor SmartCard field
controls Supervisor access to the BIOS
Setup utility and the system. A PIN number
controls access.
The Assign User SmartCard field controls
user access to the system at boot. A PIN
number controls access.
Password on Boot
Disabled, Enabled
When Enabled, requires password entry
before boot. System remains in secure
mode until password is entered.
Fixed Disk Boot Sector
Diskette Access
Normal, Write Protect
Write Protect protects the boot sector on the
hard disk from viruses.
Supervisor, User
Controls access to the diskette drive.
Configuring the System 3-19
Security Menu Items
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Network Boot Setting
Keyboard/Mouse Lock
Press Enter to access.
Disabled, Enabled
Select Enabled to lock the keyboard and
mouse when remote booting.
Virus Check Reminder
Disabled, Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Displays reminder message at bootup.
Message is daily, every Monday, or first of
every month.
System Backup Reminder
Disabled, Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Displays reminder message at bootup.
Message is daily, every Monday, or first of
every month.
Power Menu
Choose the Power Menu by selecting Power in the legend bar on the Main
Menu screen. Other Power Menu options are available by selecting
submenus.
Use the arrow keys to select one of the Power Menu options and press
Enter to select a submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available.
Explanations of each Power Menu item are in the following table.
Note Power management is only supported in systems running
Windows 98 or Windows 2000.
3-20 Configuring the System
Power Menu Settings
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Power Savings
Disabled, Customized, Maximum Power
Savings, Maximum Performance
Disabled setting turns off Power
Management.
Maximum Power Savings setting conserves
the greatest amount of power.
Maximum Performance setting conserves
power but allows best system performance.
Customized setting allows the user to modify
the Auto Suspend Timeout and Hard Disk
Timeout fields.
Auto Suspend Timeout
Hard Disk Timeout
Off, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60 minutes
Specifies the amount of time the system is in
standby before entering the sleep mode.
Disabled, 10, 15, 30, 45 seconds
1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15 minutes
Specifies the amount of time the hard drive
needs to be inactive before it is turned off.
System Switch
Sleep Button, Power Button
Select Power Button to turn the system on
or off.
Resume On Modem Ring
Off, On
Setting to On allows the system to wake up
when an incoming call is detected on the
modem (if installed).
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Power Menu Settings
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Resume On Time
Off, On
Setting to On allows the user to set the
Resume Time field to a time when the
system is to wake up.
Resume Time
00:00:00
When Resume on Time is set to On, the
user can specify the time the system is to
wake up.
Boot Menu
Choose the Boot Menu by selecting Boot in the legend bar on the Main
Menu screen. Other Boot Menu options are available by selecting
submenus.
Use the arrow keys to select one of the Boot Menu options and press
Enter to select a submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available.
Explanations of each Boot Menu item are in the following table.
Boot Menu Settings
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
Restore On AC/Power Loss
Power Off, Last State, Power On
Power Off setting keeps power off until
power button is pressed.
Last State setting restores the previous state
before power loss occurred.
Power On setting restores power to the
system.
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Boot Menu Settings
Menu Item
Settings (default is bold)
On PME
Stay Off, Power On
Controls how system responds to a PCI
Power Management Enabled wake-up.
1 through 4
Hard Drive
Sets the bootable device order.
Use the up or down arrow to select a device,
then press the + or – key to move the device
up or down the list.
Press Return
System attempts to boot from the first hard
drive in this list. If no operating system
found, system tries the next drive until
operating system is found.
Boot order can be changed. Use the up or
down arrow to select a device, then press
the + or – key to move the device up or
down the list.
Removable Devices
Press Return
Operating system assigns drive letters to the
devices in this list and in the order
displayed.
Device order can be changed. Use the up or
down arrow to select a device, then press
the + or – key to move the device up or
down the list.
Summary Screen
Disabled, Enabled
When Enabled, shows the system
configuration on boot up.
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Exit Menu
Choose the Exit Menu by selecting Exit in the legend bar on the Main
Menu screen. Other Exit Menu options are available by selecting
submenus.
Use the arrow keys to select one of the Exit Menu options and press Enter
to select a submenu. Explanations of each Exit Menu item are 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
Load Setup Defaults
Exit leaving BIOS unchanged.
Loads default values for all BIOS setup
fields.
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Load previous values from BIOS for all
setup fields.
Saves all setup value changes to BIOS.
Hard Drive Security
Your NEC PowerMate 2000 series system allows establishing password
protection for the internal hard drive. Hard disk drive (HDD) password
protection restricts access to the drive only if the drive is removed from
the PowerMate 2000 series system and installed in another system. The
system does not prompt you to enter your HDD passwords while the drive
remains in the current system.
The HDD passwords are written to the system BIOS and to the hard drive
to ensure that the password protection travels with the drive if it is moved
to another system.
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Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
To establish password protection for the system’s hard drive, you must
establish a master password, establish a user password, and enable the
established passwords for the internal hard drive. Use the following
procedure to establish HDD passwords and to enable HDD password
protection.
If you set the master and user password on a
hard drive, you can never remove the passwords. You can change the
passwords. If you forget the master password and install the drive in
another system, you cannot access the data on the hard drive.
Once you set these passwords, NEC Computers Inc. has no
capability of removing them.
If you install the hard drive in another PowerMate system with hard disk
drive security enabled, you must enter the password to allow access to the
hard drive. If this PowerMate system does not support hard disk drive
security, you cannot access the data on the hard drive.
1. Boot your system. Press F2 when prompted to enter BIOS Setup. The
Main Menu screen appears.
2. Using the arrow keys, select the Security Menu.
3. Use the down arrow key to highlight Assign HDD Password and
press Enter. The system prompts you to enter a master password.
4. Enter a master HDD password and press Enter. The system prompts
you to reenter the password to verify.
5. Reenter the master HDD password and press Enter. The system
confirms the creation of the master password and prompts you to
enter a user password.
6. Enter a user password and press Enter. The system prompts you to
reenter the password to verify.
7. Reenter the user password and press Enter.
8. Highlight and select Primary Master HDD Password. Use the
+ (plus) and – (minus) keys to enable the selection. (This enables
password protection for the internal HDD.)
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Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Use the following procedure to change hard disk drive passwords.
1. Boot your system. Press F2 when prompted to enter BIOS Setup.
2. At the Main Menu screen, select the Security Menu.
3. Highlight Assign HDD Password and press Enter.
If you enter the current master password, you are prompted to
enter a new master password.
If you enter the current user password, you are prompted to enter
the new user password.
If you do not want to establish a new master or user password,
press Esc instead of entering a new password.
4. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
To facilitate the transfer of one or more HDDs between systems, establish
a single master password (and store the password in a secure place).
Forgetting the master password results in the inability to access the data
on the hard drive. Establish different user passwords to limit access to
specific systems.
If you set the master and user password on a
hard drive, you can never remove the passwords. You can change the
passwords. If you forget the master password and install the drive in
another system, you cannot access the data on the hard drive.
Once you set these passwords, NEC Computers Inc. has no
capability of removing them.
If you install the hard drive in another PowerMate system with hard disk
drive security enabled, you must enter the password to allow access to the
If this PowerMate system does not support hard disk drive
hard drive.
security, you cannot access the data on the hard drive.
With hard disk drive security enabled on the original NEC PowerMate
2000 series system, the system boots normally.
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If you install the hard drive in another NEC PowerMate system with
security enabled, you must enter the master password to access the hard
drive. If the hard drive is installed in another NEC PowerMate 2000
system with security disabled, the system prompts you to enter the master
password and then a new user password.
Moving the Hard Drive
When a password protected hard drive is moved from its original system
and installed in another system, error messages appear indicating that the
drive is locked. Next, the Security Setup screen appears requiring the user
to enter the master password to unlock the drive. Enter the master
password, when prompted.
To take advantage of HDD password protection in another system, the
system must be equipped with the same HDD password protection
feature. To determine if the system has HDD password protection, check
the Security Menu in the BIOS Setup to see if there are provisions for
establishing HDD passwords.
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, we recommends that you first
contact NECC 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 NECC or download the BIOS from the NECC website. See Chapter
6 for download and website 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.
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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 confirmation 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 F9 to reset the
BIOS defaults. Use the recorded Setup selections you made at the
beginning of this procedure to set the parameters.
NEC Application and Driver CD
Use the NEC Application and Driver CD to install any or all of the NECC
provided software, including
applications
utilities and device drivers
NEC INFO Center (online documentation).
Should a problem occur that causes data loss or corruption of
NECC-provided software, you can restore the software to your system
using NEC Application and Driver CD.
Install the software from the NEC Application and Driver CD as follows.
1. Power on your system.
2. Insert the auto-start Application and Driver CD into the CD-ROM
drive. The Selective Restore screen appears, prompting you to select
an application or driver from the list.
3. Click on an application, driver, or utility in the
“Applications/Drivers:” window.
4. Read the information given in the “Important Setup Information:”
window.
5. Click Install to install your selection. Follow any on-screen
instructions to install your selection.
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6. Click Exit to close the Application and Driver program.
7. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive when the installation is
complete.
NEC INFO Center
NECC provides an online NEC INFO Center on the NEC Application and
Driver CD. The INFO Center provides quick access to information about
your system.
The NEC INFO Center includes the following modules.
Tour
Use Tour to find out about NECC’s easy-to-use printed and online
documentation, software installation tools, and many support services.
User’s Guide
Use this module to get quick access to an online version of your
comprehensive printed user’s guide.
Questions
Look in this module to get answers to frequently asked questions
about your system.
Solutions
This module gives solutions to common system problems.
Services
Check this module for a quick reference to the many NECC support
services available to you.
Install the NEC INFO Center from the NEC Application and Driver CD.
Use the procedures given under “NEC Application and Driver CD earlier
in this chapter.
Once the NEC INFO Center is installed, an NEC INFO Center icon
appears on the Windows desktop. Double click on the icon to start the
NEC INFO Center. The INFO Center opening screen appears (see the
following figure).
Click on an NEC INFO Center module of your choice, depending on the
information you want to see. We suggest you start with the Tour module.
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NEC INFO Center opening screen
To uninstall the NEC INFO Center, use these steps:
1. Access the C:\NEC INFO directory on your system.
2. Double click the Unwise.exe icon to remove all files related to the
NEC INFO Center and the C:\NEC INFO directory.
Alternately, you can click Start, point to Settings, and click Control
Panel. At the Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs. Double
click NEC INFO Center and follow the prompts.
To reinstall the NEC INFO Center, use the NEC Application and Driver
CD.”
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NEC OS Restore CD
The NEC OS Restore CD contains the operating system and device
drivers for the hardware that was factory-installed in your system. Use
this CD to restore your system to its original factory 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.
See “NEC Application and Driver CD” earlier in this chapter for
information on using the Application and Driver CD. You can also use the
Application and Driver CD at any time to restore an application, driver, or
utility.
Before starting, we recommend that you first contact NECC for assistance
(see Chapter 6 for contact information).
Use the following steps to perform the OS Restore with the bootable
Master Restore diskette and the OS Restore CD.
The NEC OS Restore program deletes all the
data on your hard drive. If possible, back up your data before performing
an OS restore.
1. If possible, back up all your critical data files to an external storage
device (diskettes, server hard drive, other storage devices).
2. Remove any diskette or CD-ROM disc from your system.
3. Power down your system and insert the bootable Master Restore
diskette into the diskette drive and the auto-start NEC OS Restore CD
into the CD-ROM drive.
The system boots, the CD auto-starts, and the NEC Computers Inc.
Restore screen appears.
4. At the Restore screen, click Y to continue (or N to exit the program).
A warning screen appears, with a prompt that continuing the restore
will destroy all data on your primary drive.
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5. At the warning screen, click C to continue (or X to exit the program).
A repartition screen appears, with a prompt asking if you want to
repartition the primary hard drive to the factory default partitions or
to continue without repartitioning the primary hard drive.
6. At the repartition screen, click P to repartition your primary hard
drive or click C to continue restore without repartitioning. (Or click X
to exit the program.)
A restore selection screen appears, with a prompt asking if you want
a full restore or an operating system and driver restore.
7. At the restore selection screen, click F for full restore or O for an
operating system and driver restore. (Or click X to exit the program.)
A series of restoring screens appear, advising you that the restore
process is continuing. The restore process takes a few minutes to do.
8. At the completion of the restore, a Restore Complete screen is
displayed, with a prompt to either do system updates (see step 9) or
reboot the system (see step 10).
9. If you are updating your system, do the following procedure at the
system update prompt.
Remove the Master Restore bootable diskette and restore CD
from their drives.
Insert the NEC Application and Driver CD or other update CD
into the drive.
If you are using the NEC Application and Driver CD, go to
“NEC Application and Driver CD” earlier in this chapter to
complete the update.
10. If you are not updating your system, remove the Master Restore
bootable diskette and restore CD from their drives. Press any key to
reboot your system and open the Windows desktop.
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System Board Jumper Settings
The system has an easily accessible jumper (7F4) for clearing your
password if you forgot it. If you need to clear your password, set jumper
7F4 as follows.
1. Wake a system in sleep mode, save and close any open applications,
close Windows, power down, and unplug the system’s AC power
adapter and any external options.
To prevent damage to the system board, do not
clear your password while power is on.
2. Remove the access panel from the bottom of the system unit (for
panel removal, see “Installing a SO-DIMM Module” in Chapter 4).
3. Locate jumper 7F4.
Locating the password clear jumper
A – Password Clear Jumper 7F4
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4. Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to clear your password.
5. Place the jumper back on pins 1 and 2.
6. Replace the access panel, plug in the AC power adapter, and power
up the system.
7. At the startup screen, press F2 to open the BIOS Setup utility.
Navigate to the Security Menu and set your new password (see
Chapter 3, “Configuring the System” for details on setting a
password).
Intel Processor Serial Number Control
Utility
The Intel Processor Serial Number Control utility is a Windows program
that enables or disables the reading of the Pentium III processor serial
number by software. This function lets you control which software
programs or websites have permission to read the processor serial
number. When installed, the utility runs automatically each time the
system powers on.
This utility places an icon in the Windows system tray. The icon provides
a visual status of the processor serial number. You have the option of
hiding the system tray icon. You can disable the processor serial number
at any time. However, enabling the serial number requires restarting the
system.
The following information describes:
system requirements
installation procedures
processor serial number features
FAQs
errata
technical support.
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System Requirements
The Intel Processor Serial Number Control utility requires:
a Pentium III processor-based system
Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 (or later), or Windows 2000
2 megabytes of hard drive space.
Installation
The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility (version 1.0) comes on
the NEC Application and Driver CD. Run setup.exe from the directory
where you unzip the file.
Processor Serial Number
The Intel processor serial number, a feature of the Pentium III processor,
is an identifier for the processor. The processor serial number is unique,
and when used in conjunction with other identification methods, can be
used to identify the system or user. This number can be used in a wide
variety of applications which benefit from stronger forms of system and
user identification.
The processor serial number is analogous to a conventional serial number,
with these important differences:
A software application can read the processor serial number.
You can disable the reading of the serial number via utility programs
such as this one, or via the BIOS, depending on the system
configuration.
For additional information about the Pentium III processor and the
processor serial number, visit www.intel.com/pentiumiii.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of the processor serial number?
You can use the processor serial number in applications which benefit
from stronger forms of system and user identification.
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Why would I want to turn off my processor serial number?
Intel believes the processor serial number can provide compelling benefits
to users. They are developing features in conjunction with the processor
serial number to allow responsible service providers to provide services
which maintain your privacy. However, if you are concerned that a given
application/service using your processor number might impact your
privacy, you can turn off the processor serial number using the utility.
What is the default state of the processor serial number?
The default state of the processor serial number is on, until the Processor
Serial Number Control utility is installed. Once the Processor Serial
Number Control utility is installed, it turns the processor serial number off
by default. You can use the utility to turn on the processor serial number.
Can a website read my serial number without my knowledge?
No, generally not. Websites cannot read serial numbers unless you allow
them to download a program which can read the processor serial number.
Almost all browsers are configured to warn users whenever they
download executable software. Unless you disable the warning in the
browser, you should receive a notification.
Does Intel track serial numbers?
Generally not, other than related to the manufacturing process. Intel does
not, in the absences of advance and express consent of a user, collect
serial number data which is otherwise identified with a user.
Which programs and/or websites currently use the processor
serial number?
You can find a complete list of programs which can take advantage of the
processor serial number and other new capabilities of the Pentium III
http://www.intel.com/pentiumiii/utility.htm
processor at
.
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How can I tell if my processor serial number is turned on?
The vast majority of Pentium III processor-based systems ship with the
processor serial number enabled. The control utility allows you to check
the status by:
Viewing the icon itself. The disabled icon shows a red circle with a
white “x.”
Clicking the task tray icon and selecting the “Status” menu item. Or
you can select the menu from the tool tip shown when you position the
mouse over the task tray icon.
Technical Support
For world wide 7 days a week, 24 hours a day technical support, please
http://support.intel.com
visit the Intel support website at
.
Email:
.
800-628-8686
In the United States, call
Pacific Standard Time.
from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For world wide phone contacts, please see
http://support.intel.com/support/feedback.htm
.
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4
Adding Expansion Devices
Safety Precautions
USB Devices
PC Cards
Memory Modules
Parallel Printer
External Monitor
Serial Devices
This chapter provides information for adding a variety of industry-
standard expansion devices to your system.
Included in the chapter are procedures for adding:
USB devices
PC cards
memory modules
printer
external monitor
external serial devices.
Safety Precautions
Observe safety rules when handling system components. Avoid electric
shock or personal injury by observing the following warning.
Before removing the panel on the bottom of the
system unit, wake a system in sleep mode, close Windows, turn off system
power, and unplug the system AC power adapter. Power is removed only
when the AC power adapter is unplugged.
Static electricity and improper installation procedures can damage
computer components. Protect computer components by following these
safety instructions.
Electrostatic discharge can damage system
components. Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before
removing the panel on the bottom of the system unit.
Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. Leave PC cards and memory
modules in their anti-static packaging until ready to be installed.
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Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components
(PC cards, memory modules) by touching a grounded metal object,
such as the system unit unpainted bottom plate.
If possible, use antistatic devices, such as wrist straps and floor mats.
Always hold a PC card or memory module by its edges. Avoid
touching the contacts and components on the memory module.
Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A damaged cable
can cause a short in the electrical circuit.
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.
USB Devices
The two USB ports on the back of the system unit allow you to connect
up to 127 USB devices. These devices include scanners, printers, digital
cameras, CD-ROM drives, modems, keyboards, mouse, speakers,
telephones, game devices, and more.
USB drivers are constantly being developed and updated for compatibility
and improved performance. Be sure to check that you have the latest
driver for the USB device you are adding, particularly if you are using
Windows 2000 or Windows NT.
You can add multiple USB devices in several ways:
add two devices, one to each USB port on the rear of the system
add multiple devices to each port by “daisy-chaining” each device to
the next device
add multiple devices to each port through an optional multiple-port
hub(s).
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Connecting USB devices is easy. You don’t need to turn off the system to
connect the devices. Simply match the connectors on the USB cable to the
USB port on your system and the port on the USB device, then plug in the
cable.
For multiple USB devices, plug the USB cable on the new device into a
free USB port on the existing device (many devices come with two or
more ports).
Most USB devices do not need a separate power source as they draw their
power from the system. Some high power devices (for example, USB
hubs and amplified speakers) might need their own power supplies.
PC Cards
Your system supports Type II and Type III PC cards for extending system
capabilities. All cards have a standard 68-pin connector.
Type II cards are often storage or communication devices such as Static
Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read Only Memory (RAM), Flash
Memory, modem, and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI).
Some PC cards are Type II extended cards. The extended card has an
additional physical component that protrudes beyond the normal card
size. The extension provides room for additional electronics as well as a
location for external connectors.
Type III cards are thicker than Type II cards and allow no extensions.
Type III card uses include advanced function cards with additional
features such as multimode cards (such as a combined modem and LAN
card) and small hard drive storage.
Inserting a PC Card
The system integrates two CardBus slots on the left side of the system
unit. Use the slots to insert up to two Type II PC cards, either 16-bit or
32-bit (CardBus) or one Type III card. The Type II cards can be inserted
in either or both slots. The Type III card goes in the bottom slot only, with
no card in the top slot. The CardBus slots do not support zoomed video
(ZV Port).
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To insert a PC card, follow these steps.
1. Remove the PC card slot cover by pressing the eject button next to
the slot. Pull the cover out of the slot and save it.
2. Align the PC card so that the connector end points toward the PC
card slot and that the printed label side is up.
Inserting a PC card
A – PC Card Eject Button
C – PC Card Slot
B – PC Card
3. Insert a Type II card into either slot or a Type III card in the bottom
slot.
A low tone followed by a high tone lets you know that the card is
fully inserted and recognized.
Other tone sequences such as high, then low tones, indicate that the
card is inserted but not recognized (card type unknown).
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4. Use the software installed on your system to check PC card slot
availability.
In Windows 98 or Windows 2000, a PC card icon should be in the
control panel or on the right side of the task bar. The icon shows
which slot contains a PC card and which slot is empty.
In Windows NT, the CardWizard™ SystemsSoft icon should be on
the desktop.
5. Follow the PC card manufacturer’s instructions for using the card.
Removing a PC Card
Follow these steps to remove a PC card from its slot in the system unit.
1. At the Windows desktop, point to My Computer and to Control Panel
(or select the taskbar PC card icon).
2. Select the PC Card you need to remove and select Stop.
Windows alerts you if any applications are still using the card. Close
the application(s).
If all applications using the PC card are shut down, services for that
card are closed.
A message displays on the screen stating that it is safe to remove the
PC card.
3. Remove the PC card from it slot by pressing the eject button next to
the slot. Pull the card out.
4. If you are not installing another PC card, insert the previously
removed slot cover into the slot to keep dust and dirt out.
Memory Modules
Memory modules are installed into one or two SO-DIMM sockets on the
system board. The sockets are accessible from the bottom of the system
unit.
The sockets support up to 512 MB of high-speed memory. The system
supports 144-pin PC100 SDRAM modules in 64-MB, 128-MB, 192-MB,
and 256-MB non-ECC memory configurations.
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Use the following guidelines in selecting SO-DIMM types:
memory can be installed in one or two sockets
size of the SO-DIMMs can vary between sockets
speed of the SO-DIMMs must match the processor bus speed
(100 MHz)
single- and double-sided SO-DIMMs are supported.
For sample memory configurations, see the table “Sample SO-DIMM
Upgrade Paths.”
To determine the memory you need to purchase for a memory upgrade,
see “Checking System Memory.”
Sample SO-DIMM Upgrade Paths
Total System
Memory
SO-DIMM 0
SO-DIMM 1
64 MB
64 MB
--
128 MB
128 MB
192 MB
256 MB
512 MB
64 MB
64 MB
--
128 MB
128 MB
128 MB
256 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
The modules use synchronous dynamic random access memory
(SDRAM). Memory allocation is controlled by DVMT. With DVMT,
total system memory is shared between system memory and video
memory.
For example, with 64 MB of total system memory, 56 MB might be
allocated for system memory and 8 MB for video memory, with actual
memory usage dependent on video usage.
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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 98, Windows 2000, 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 the computer.
In Windows 98 or Windows 2000, you can also find the amount of
memory by pointing to
Computer, clicking the right mouse button,
My
and selecting the Performance tab.
Installing a SO-DIMM Module
Use the following steps to install a SO-DIMM memory module.
To prevent damage to system components and
the memory modules, wake a system in sleep mode, exit Windows, power
down the system, and unplug the AC power adapter power cord from the
power source.
1. If your system is in sleep mode, move the mouse or press a key to
take it out of sleep mode.
2. Save and exit all your open applications and shut down Windows.
3. Shut down the system by pressing and holding in the power button
for four seconds or more.
4. Unplug the AC adapter power cord from the power source.
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5. Swivel the LCD panel to the right and position the unit on its side, as
shown in the following figures.
Positioning the LCD panel
To prevent damage to the LCD panel, be sure to
position the unit with the LCD panel facing up.
Positioning the system for memory upgrade
A – Memory Module Panel
B – Screw
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6. Remove the screw securing the memory module panel and remove
the panel.
7. Locate an empty module slot. If you need to remove one or both
modules, see “Removing a SO-DIMM Module” in the next section.
Before you install a SO-DIMM, reduce static
discharge by touching a metal part on the system unit.
8. Install the SO-DIMM module as follows (see the following figure).
Align the notch in the module with the key in the empty slot.
Hold the module at a 45-degree angle and insert it into the slot.
Firmly push the module into the socket.
Press down on the edge of the module until the plastic retaining
clips snap into place.
Installing the SO-DIMM module
A – SO-DIMM Module
C – Socket Key
B – Notch
D – Plastic Retaining Clip (2)
9. Install the SO-DIMM module panel and retaining screw.
10. Plug in the AC adapter power cord and press the power switch.
4-10 Adding Expansion Devices
Removing a SO-DIMM Module
If you need to remove a SO-DIMM module, use the following steps.
To prevent damage to system components and
the memory modules, wake a system in sleep mode, exit Windows, power
down the system, and unplug the AC adapter power cord from the power
source.
1. If your system is in sleep mode, move the mouse or press a key to
take it out of sleep mode.
2. Save and exit all your open applications and shut down Windows.
3. Shut down the system by pressing and holding in the power button
for four seconds or more.
4. Unplug the AC adapter power cord from the power source.
To prevent damage to the LCD panel, position
the system as shown in the figure “Positioning the system for memory
upgrade” in the previous section.
5. On the bottom of the system unit, remove the screw fastening the
module panel to the unit. Remove the panel (see the figure
“Positioning the system for memory upgrade” in the previous
section).
6. Locate the module that you want to remove.
7. Eject the module by pressing the plastic retaining clips at the outer
edges of the socket away from the memory module.
8. If you are installing a module, see “Installing a SO-DIMM Module.”
9. Install the SO-DIMM module panel and retaining screw.
10. Plug in the AC adapter power cord and press the power switch on the
system unit.
Adding Expansion Devices 4-11
Parallel Printer
You can connect a standard parallel printer to the system unit. To install
the printer, you need the printer drivers and a printer cable. Use a cable
with a male 25-pin connector for connecting to the parallel port on the
back of the system unit and a Centronics®-compatible 36-pin connector
on the other end for connecting to the printer.
Refer to the printer documentation for details on installing the printer,
including driver installation and cabling instructions.
External Monitor
You can add a standard Plug and Play external monitor to the system unit.
The VGA connector on the back of the system unit supports any size NEC
MultiSync® monitor, NEC VistaScan™ monitor, or other
VGA-compatible monitor with a 15-pin connector.
To install the monitor, you need a power cable and a signal cable (both
are usually supplied with the unit). The signal cable must have a 15-pin
cable connector for connecting to the system unit.
Power down the system and connect the signal cable to the VGA port on
the back of the system unit and the power cable to a grounded wall outlet.
Turn on the monitor and power up the system unit. On power up, the LCD
panel automatically turns on. With this feature, you can view your
applications with the LCD panel and monitor at the same time.
See the monitor documentation for details on installing, setting up, and
adjusting the unit.
Serial Devices
You can add external Plug and Play serial devices such as an external
modem or a printer to the system unit. Connect the device to the serial
port on the back of the system unit. To install the device, you need the
device drivers and a serial cable with a female 9-pin connector.
Power down the system unit. Connect the device cable to the serial port
on the back of the system unit and connect the power cable to a grounded
wall outlet. See your device documentation for further details on installing
and setting up the serial device.
4-12 Adding Expansion Devices
5
Solving System Problems
Solutions to Common Problems
How to Clean the Mouse
You may occasionally encounter a problem with the system. In most
cases, the problem is one that you can solve yourself.
The 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 help 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 system power is on.
Check that the AC adapter and power cord are connected together.
Check that AC adapter power cord is plugged into the system DC
power socket on the system unit and into a live, properly grounded AC
power outlet or surge protector.
Check the outlet or surge protector by plugging in a lamp.
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.
5-2 Solving System Problems
Operating system not found error message displays when the
system is started.
If you left a CD in the CD-ROM drive, your system might not be able
to boot. Try removing the CD and rebooting.
System does not boot and error message displayed on screen.
Run the BIOS 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 the NECC Technical Support Center.
System does not maintain date, time, system configuration
information.
Have the CMOS battery checked and replaced by an NECC
authorized service center. The battery is not user replaceable.
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 a hard disk device instead of floppy disk device.
System performance appears sluggish.
Check that your system is set for optimal operation. See your
operating system documentation.
You might have too many applications open. Close any applications
that you are not using.
Check your Internet browser and Windows for excessive Internet
cache files. Delete the cache files as necessary (see the browser and
Windows online documentation for further information).
Check the memory requirements of your software applications. If
required, install additional SO-DIMM memory (see Chapter 4).
If you added optional memory, check that you correctly installed the
SO-DIMM memory.
Solving System Problems 5-3
System shuts off instead of going into sleep mode.
You pressed and held in the power/sleep button for more than four
seconds. For sleep mode, press in the button and immediately release.
System does not shut off after pressing the power/sleep button.
You might not have pressed and held in the power/sleep button long
enough. Press in the button and hold for four seconds or more before
releasing.
System password forgotten.
Clear the password and reset it. To clear the password, see “System
Board Jumper Settings” in Chapter 3. To reset the password, see
“Security Menu” in Chapter 3.
Diskette Drive Problems
Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution.
Diskette won’t load.
Check that a diskette is not in the drive.
Check that the diskette is being loaded correctly.
Check that the system power lamp is on and that 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.
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.
5-4 Solving System Problems
LCD Panel Problems
Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution.
Screen is dark or the display is hard to read.
Adjust the LCD panel brightness control setting. (Note that the
brightness setting returns to the system default setting on power
down.)
Press a key or move the mouse to take the system out of the power
management mode.
Check that the system AC adapter power cable is connected to a live
power outlet.
The screen display is fuzzy or flickering; graphics characters or
garbage appears on the screen.
Check that all connections have been made.
Check display properties. Click the right mouse button anywhere on
the Windows desktop and a menu appears. Click 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 might 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.
Using the mouse results in erratic or no movement of the cursor on the
monitor screen, even after cleaning. Mouse might need to be replaced.
Image appears on screen but nothing happens when you use the
mouse or keyboard.
Make sure the keyboard cable and mouse cable are firmly connected
to the rear of the system.
If this does not help, turn off the system, wait five or more seconds,
and turn on the system.
Solving System Problems 5-5
CD-ROM Drive Problems
Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution.
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 98, Windows 2000,
or Windows NT 4.0 desktop. The drive designation is below the drive
icon.
You can also 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.
Clean the non-label side of the disc with a soft lint-free cloth, gently
brushing from the center of the disc to the outer edge of the disc. Or
use a commercial CD disc cleaner.
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 on the front of the system unit (see
the figure “System unit front features” in Chapter 1). Press inward on
the clip to open the door.
The drive plays music CDs but the sound is not heard.
Adjust the volume control on the side of the system unit. Check the
volume control in the system tray along the taskbar.
5-6 Solving System Problems
Speaker Problems
Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution.
Speaker volume is too low.
Adjust the volume control on the side of the system unit. If the volume
is still too low, adjust the volume through the system software. See
your Windows Multimedia online help.
No sound.
If using a headset, check that it is plugged in.
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.
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. Wake a system in sleep mode, save and close any open applications,
close Windows, and power off your system and any peripherals
attached to it.
2. Turn the mouse over. Locate the mouse ball cover (see the following
figure).
Solving System Problems 5-7
Typical mouse ball cover
A – Mouse Ball Cover
3. Rotate the ball cover counterclockwise and remove the cover.
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.
Use a Q-tip to remove accumulations of dirt.
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.
5-8 Solving System Problems
6
Getting Services and Support
NECC Website
NECC FTP Site
Email/Fax Technical Support Service
NECC Technical Support Services
If you tried correcting problems yourself or within your company and
were not successful, you may want to try one or more of the following
NECC 24-hour services for answers to your questions. (Some services
require a connection to the Internet or a fax machine.)
NECC website and FTP site
Email to NECC Technical Support Services through a commercial
online service or the Internet
Fax Service to NECC Technical Support Services
NECC Technical Support Services
This chapter describes these services and how to access them.
NECC Website
If you have access to the Internet (via your network), you can access the
NECC website. You can do this through a commercial online service or
through your Internet account. The NECC website contains general
information about NECC and its products, an online store, press releases,
reviews, and service and support information.
Look in the Service and Support area for the following information:
technical documentation, including Frequently Asked Questions,
user’s guides, 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
automated email form for your technical support questions
Reseller’s area (password accessible).
To access the NECC Home Page, enter the following Internet Uniform
Resource Locator (URL) in your browser:
www.nec-computers.com
6-2 Getting Services and Support
NECC FTP Site
You can use the Internet to access the NECC 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 NECC website.
To access the NECC 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 NECC Technical Support Center offers technical support by Internet
email if you have access. The Internet email address is:
You can also fax technical questions to the NECC Technical Support
Center if you have access to a fax machine. The fax number is:
(801) 981-3133
When using the email or fax support service, please include the following
words in the subject field for prompt response from the appropriate
technical person:
Desktop
Monitor
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 should
receive a response to your questions within one business day.
Getting Services and Support 6-3
NECC Technical Support Services
NECC also offers direct technical support through its Technical Support
Center. (NECC 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
NECC Technical Support Center, toll free, at 1-888-235-0649 (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 NECC 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 NECC sales
provider.
6-4 Getting Services and Support
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
Measure Up?
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.
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.
A-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
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
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3
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.
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.
A-4 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
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.
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5
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.
A-6 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
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.
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-7
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.
A-8 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
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.
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-9
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.
To enhance blood circulation, alter your sitting posture periodically
and keep your hands and wrists warm.
A-10 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
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.
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?
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-11
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?
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?
A-12 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
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.
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-13
B
System Specifications
System Board
System Peripherals
Dimensions
Power
Operating Environment
Compliance
System Board
The following sections give the specifications for major components on
the system board.
System Processor
Type — Intel Pentium III Processor, 100-MHz FSB
Support — 32-bit addressing, 64-bit data
Secondary cache — 256 KB
Socket — 370-pin Socket 370
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Total system RAM — minimum of 64 MB of SDRAM installed in one of
two industry-standard SO-DIMM sockets on system board.
Total system memory — support for up to 512 MB of high-speed
SDRAM in two memory module sockets on system board
SO-DIMM speed must match processor bus speed (100 MHz)
Memory module type — gold-plated, non-parity, SDRAM modules
Expansion — supports 64-MB, 128-MB, and 256-MB non-ECC
SO-DIMM modules
Cache Memory
pipelined 32-bit addressing
64-bit data
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Flash ROM — 4 Mbit
Calendar Clock
Year/month/day/hour/minute/second/.01 second; maintained by battery
Battery type — Lithium coin cell
B-2 System Specifications
Input/Output (I/O) Features
Industry-standard interfaces integrated on system board:
Universal Serial Bus (USB) — two USB ports support two USB
peripherals directly to the system. With appropriate connector, the
system supports up to 127 daisy-chained devices. Supports
12 megabits (Mbs) per second.
Parallel — bi-directional, ECP/EPP support; one 25-pin connector
Serial — one high-speed RS-232C port using a 16550 UART,
supports transfer rates up to 115.2 KB per second; one 9-pin connector
Keyboard — PS/2-compatible, 6-pin connector (mini DIN)
Mouse — PS/2-compatible, 6-pin connector (mini DIN)
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
Headphone — supports external headphone set
IDE
— support for Ultra DMA/66 IDE hard drive and a CD-ROM drive
— support for PIO mode 3 and mode 4
Diskette drive — supports 1.44-MB diskette drive; 34-pin connector
PCMCIA CardBus support for two PC card slots (Type II and Type III
PC cards)
RJ-45 LAN connector.
Video Memory
Standard video memory — shared with system memory. Memory
allocation controlled by Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT).
System Specifications B-3
Sound Controller
All systems come with audio integrated on the system board. The audio is
based on the Intel 82801AB (ICHO) chip and Yamaha YMF752 chip.
Features include:
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.
Network Board
The system comes with a network daughter board installed on the system
board. Features include:
Intel 82559 chip
10Base-T/100Base-TX with Wake On LAN and AOL2 support.
Graphics Controller
Systems come with the AGP graphics controller chip integrated on the
Intel i810 chipset. Features include:
230 MHz RAMDAC
Video memory shared with main memory through DVM Technology
Integrated Hardware Motion Compensation
2D/3D graphics
GMCH with DDM/DDM+.
B-4 System Specifications
System Peripherals
The following sections give the specifications for system peripherals.
LCD Panel
Systems come with a 15-inch, high-resolution active matrix twisted
nematic (TN) TFT Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA) color display.
Features of the LCD panel include:
Brightness Adjustments
— Increase brightness button (four levels of adjustment)
— Decrease brightness button (four levels of adjustment)
— Defaults to maximum brightness on power off or unplugging
system from the power outlet
Maximum Viewing Angles
— Horizontal: 60 degrees from center to right or left side of LCD
panel
— Vertical: 40 degrees from center of panel and upwards, 50 degrees
from center of LCD panel and downwards
contrast ratio: 200:1 at a 0 degree from normal angle at center
luminance/brightness: 200 candlepower per square meter
luminance control: 20% ~ 100%
pixel pitch: 0.297 mm (horizontal) x 0.297 mm (vertical).
The LCD panel supports the following resolutions:
320 x 200 (256/High color), 60-Hz vertical frequency
320 x 240 (256/High color), 60-Hz vertical frequency
640 x 400 (256/High color), 60-Hz vertical frequency
640 x 480 (256/High color/True color), 60-Hz vertical frequency
800 x 600 (256/High color/True color), 60-Hz vertical frequency
1024 x 768 (256/High color/True color), 60-Hz vertical frequency.
System Specifications B-5
External Monitor
The following resolutions are supported on an optional external monitor:
320 x 200 (256/High color), vertical frequency depends on software
320 x 240 (256/High color), vertical frequency depends on software
640 x 400 (256/High color), vertical frequency depends on software
640 x 480 (256/High color/True color), 60-/75-/85-Hz vertical
frequency
800 x 600 (256/High color/True color), 60-/75-/85-Hz vertical
frequency
1024 x 768 (256/High color/True color), 60-/75-/85-Hz vertical
frequency
1280 x 1024 (256/High color/True color), 60-/75-Hz vertical
frequency
1600 x 1200 (256), 60-/75-Hz vertical frequency
Keyboard
Systems come with a PS/2-compatible keyboard.
Function keys
Cursor control keys
Numeric keypad
Windows keys
Typewriter keys
Mouse
Systems come with a PS/2-compatible mouse.
B-6 System Specifications
Diskette Drive
Systems come with a Mobile Diskette Drive, 3 1/2-inch, 1.44 MB
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:
Formatted:
1.00/0.50 MB
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
Hard Drive
Systems come with a Mobile 6.0-GB or a Mobile 12.0-GB EIDE Ultra
DMA/66 hard drive.
Total capacity (formatted) — 6.01 GB or 12.07 GB
Sector size — 512 bytes
Number of discs — 1 (6 GB) or 2 (12 GB)
Number of heads — 2 (6 GB) or 4 (12 GB)
Rotational speed — 4200 rpm
Seek time (average) — 12 ms
Ambient temperature — operating 5°C to 55°C, non-operating -40°C
to 65°C
System Specifications B-7
CD-ROM Drive
Systems come with a Mobile ATAPI 24X MAX Slim CD-ROM drive.
Disc rotation speed — 5136 rpm
Data transfer rate (sustained) — 1548 KB/second to 3600 KB/second
Data transfer rate (burst) — 16.7 MB/second (PIO mode 4/multiword
DMA mode 2)
Random access time — 130 msec (typical)
Data buffer — 512 KB
Ambient temperature — operating 5 to 51.7° C, non-operating -20°C
to 60°C
Power requirements — +5Vdc +/-5%, 20mA typical (standby mode)
Use of CD-ROM drive controls, adjustments, or
the performance of procedures other than those specified in this document
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
PC Card Slots
Systems come with two CardBus card slots that support:
Two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card
32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC card technology.
Speakers
Systems come with two Pioneer 1-watt speakers integrated in the base of
the LCD panel. Features include:
16-bit stereo, 48 KHz
Sound Blaster compatible.
B-8 System Specifications
Dimensions
System
Base chassis — 10.75 inches (274.1mm) wide x 7.5 inches (192mm) deep
x 2 inches (50.8mm) high
Total height (with LCD panel) — 14.6 inches (375mm)
Weight — approximately 12 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
AC Adapter with built-in power converter and detachable AC power cord
AC power input — 100 - 240 Volt, 50-60 Hz, 1.4 amps
DC power output — 19 Vdc, 4.74 amps, 90 watts
Power management — full-power reduction
Operating Environment
Temperature — 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C)
Relative humidity — 8% to 80%
System Specifications B-9
Compliance
Domestic:
FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B
UL 1950 3rd edition
Canadian:
C-UL C22.2 No.950-95
ICES-003 Issue 2, Revision 1
Year 2000:
YMARK 2000
NEC Y2KTEST.EXE
WHQL
DMI
DMI 2.0 Self Certification Test Suite
All systems are Energy Star Compliant
Energy Star
B-10 System Specifications
Index
Checking system memory, 4-8
Cleaning
A
keyboard, 2-6
LCD panel, 2-6
mouse, 5-7
AC power adapter, 1-9
Acrobat reader, 1-15
AGP graphics, 1-13
Application and Driver CD, 3-28
Audio, 1-13
system exterior, 2-6
CMOS battery, 3-4
Compliance
PC99, 1-13
Configuration
Audio connectors
headphone jack, 1-7
line in jack, 1-7
BIOS Setup Utility, 3-4
FLASH utility, 3-27
tools and utilities, 3-2
Connectors
microphone in jack, 1-7
B
Battery
AC power adapter, 1-9
headphone jack, 1-7
keyboard port, 1-10
LAN, 2-2
mouse port, 1-10
network, 2-2
printer port, 1-10
serial port, 1-10
USB ports, 1-9
CMOS, 3-4
problems, 5-3
BIOS
Advanced Menu, 3-12
Boot Menu, 3-22
Exit Menu, 3-24
FLASH ROM, 1-13
Main Menu, 3-7
Power Menu, 3-20
Security Menu, 3-17
Setup Utility, 3-4
updates, 3-27
Controls and lamps
hard drive lamp, 1-4
power/sleep button, 1-4
power/sleep lamps, 1-4
Cooling fan, 1-8
Booting problems, 5-3, 5-4
Browsers
Microsoft Internet Explorer, 1-14
D
Date
C
incorrect, 5-3
DC power connector, 1-9
Dimensions
keyboard, B-9
system, B-9
DIMMs
CD-ROM drive
controls, 1-6
problems, 5-6
Chair, adjusting, A-4, A-11
Chassis
features, 1-12
installing, 4-8
removing, 4-11
Index-1
Disk error problems, 5-2, 5-4
Diskette
FLASH diskette, 3-27
FTP site
FLASH, 3-27
entering, 6-3
Diskette drive
description, 1-5
problems, 5-4
Display modes, 1-5, B-5, B-6
Documentation, online
NEC INFO Center, 1-15
Drives
H
Hard drive, 1-6
security, 1-16
security, using, 3-24
spin down, 2-6
Hardware, features, 1-13
Headphone
CD-ROM, 1-6
diskette, 1-5
jack, 1-7
hard, 1-6
volume control, 1-8
Healthy work environment, A-2
Help, 6-2
DVMT, 1-12, 1-13
Dynamic Video Memory
Technology, 1-12
I
E
INFO Center, 3-29
Email/fax service, 6-3
Ergonomics
Intel processor serial number control
utility, 3-34
chair adjustments, A-4, A-11
checking you, A-12
J
keyboard adjustments, A-6, A-12
monitor adjustments, A-8, A-12
mouse adjustments, A-6, A-12
workspace setup, A-3
Expansion devices
Jumper
password clear, 1-12
settings, 3-33
K
adding, 4-2
Keyboard
adding memory, 4-6
adding monitor, 4-12
adding PC cards, 4-4
adding printer, 4-12
adding serial devices, 4-12
adding USB devices, 4-3
safety precautions, 4-2
Exterior, cleaning, 2-6
External monitor, 1-10
adjusting, A-6, A-12
cleaning, 2-6
port, 1-10
problems, 5-5
setup, 2-2
L
Lamps and controls
hard drive lamp, 1-4
power/sleep lamps, 1-4
LAN, 1-11
LAN connector, 2-2
LANDesk Client Manager
software, 1-15
F
Fan, 1-8
Features
LCD panel, 1-12
software, 1-14
Index-2
LCD panel
setup, 2-2
Moving
preparations, 2-7
brightness buttons, 1-5
cleaning, 2-6
features, 1-12
problems, 5-5
N
LCD/VGA monitor
simultaneous viewing, 1-5
Local area network, 1-11
NEC Application and Driver CD,
1-14, 1-15, 3-28
NEC INFO Center
modules, 1-15
M
online, 3-29
Memory
uninstalling, 3-30
NEC OS Restore CD, 1-14, 3-31
NECC
checking, 4-8
sockets, 1-12
SO-DIMMs, 4-6
system, 1-12, 1-13, 4-7
total system, 4-7
upgrading, 4-6
video, 1-12, 1-13, 4-7
Menu
email/fax service, 6-3
FTP site, 6-3
technical support services, 6-4
Website, 6-2
Network setup, 2-2
Advanced, 3-5, 3-12
Boot, 3-6, 3-22
Exit, 3-6, 3-24
Main, 3-5, 3-7
Main setup, 3-4
Power, 3-5, 3-20
Security, 3-5, 3-17
Microdesktop chassis
features, 1-12
Microsoft Internet Explorer browser,
1-14
Microsoft operating system, 1-14
Modules
O
Online documentation
NEC INFO Center, 1-15, 3-30
Operating environment, B-9
OS Restore CD, 3-31
P
Password
clear jumper, 1-12
clearing, 3-33
problems, 5-4
types, 1-15
PC card
memory, 1-12
Monitor
inserting, 4-4
removing, 4-6
slots, 1-8
adding, 4-12
adjusting, A-8, A-12
supported resolutions, B-6
VGA connector, 1-10
Mouse
PC99 compliance, 1-13
Performance problems, 5-3
Power
management, 1-13
problems, 5-2
setup, 2-2
adjusting, A-6, A-12
cleaning, 5-7
port, 1-10
sleep mode, 2-4
problems, 5-5
Index-3
Power supply
Service
direct assistance, 6-4
email/fax, 6-3
Settings
system board jumper, 3-33
Setup
90 watt, 1-12
specifications, B-9
Printer
adding, 4-12
Printer port, 1-10
Problems
keyboard, 2-2
mouse, 2-2
network, 2-2
booting, 5-3, 5-4
CD-ROM drive, 5-6
common, 5-2
power, 2-2
date, incorrect, 5-3
disk error, 5-2, 5-4
diskette drive, 5-4
keyboard/mouse, 5-5
LCD panel, 5-5
password, 5-4
Setup Utility
BIOS, 3-4
legend bar, 3-6
Main Menu, 3-4
startup, 3-4
using, 3-5
performance, 5-3
Shipping, 2-7
power, 5-2
solutions, 5-2
speakers, 5-7
preparations, 2-7
safety precautions, 2-7
Shutdown
system, 5-2
power off, 2-3
Windows NT, 2-4
Simultaneous display, 1-10
Sleep mode
power saving, 2-4
Sockets
time, incorrect, 5-3
Processor, 1-13
Processor serial number control
utility, 3-34
memory, 1-12
SO-DIMMs
R
Resolutions
installing, 4-8
LCD panel display, B-5
removing, 4-11
upgrading, 4-6
Software
S
Safety precautions, 4-2
Security
Acrobat Reader, 1-15
features, 1-14
features, 1-15
hard drive, 1-16
hard drive, using, 3-24
password, 1-15
Windows, 1-16
Serial devices
adding, 4-12
Internet Explorer, 1-14
LANDesk, 1-15
NEC INFO Center, 1-15
Norton AntiVirus, 1-14
operating system, 1-14
Speakers
location of, 1-6
problems, 5-7
Serial port, 1-10
volume control, 1-6
Index-4
Specifications
System overview, 1-13
System problems, 5-2
cache memory, B-2
calendar clock, B-2
CD-ROM drive, B-8
compliance, B-10
diskette drive, B-7
flash ROM, B-2
graphics controller, B-4
hard drive, B-7
T
Technical support services, 6-4
Temperatures
operating, 2-5
Time
incorrect, 5-3
Troubleshooting
battery, 5-3
I/O, B-3
keyboard, B-9
LCD panel, B-5
LCD panel resolutions, B-5
network board, B-4
operating environment, B-9
PC card slots, B-8
PC cards, B-8
power, B-9
processor, B-2
sound controller, B-4
speakers, B-8
booting, 5-3, 5-4
CD-ROM drive, 5-6
common problems, 5-2
date, incorrect, 5-3
disk error, 5-2, 5-4
diskette drive, 5-4
keyboard/mouse, 5-5
LCD panel, 5-5
password, 5-4
performance problems, 5-3
system board, B-2
system dimensions, B-9
system memory, B-2
system peripherals, B-5
video memory, B-3
Spin down
power, 5-2
solutions, 5-2
speakers, 5-7
system problems, 5-2
time, incorrect, 5-3
hard drive, 2-6
Surge suppressor, connecting, 2-5
System care
U
Uninstalling, NEC INFO Center,
3-30
cleaning, 2-6
Universal serial bus, 1-9
Upgrading
maintaining condition, 2-6
protecting system, 2-5
System features
bottom, 1-11
BIOS, 3-27
SO-DIMMs, 4-6
USB devices
adding, 4-3
front, 1-2
hardware, 1-13
LAN connector, 1-11
left side, 1-6
rear, 1-8
ports, 1-9
Utility
BIOS Setup, 3-4
configuration, 3-2
security, 1-15
System memory
checking, 4-8
Index-5
V
VGA monitor connector, 1-10
VGA monitor/LCD panel
simultaneous viewing, 1-5
Video memory, 1-12, 4-7
Virus scan
software, 1-14
Volume control, 1-8
W
Website
NECC, 6-2
Windows
security, 1-16
Windows sound software, 1-8
Index-6
Regulatory Statements
The following regulatory statements include the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement, compliance
statements for Canada and Europe, battery disposal and replacement
information, and the Declaration of Conformity.
FCC Statement for United States Only
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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Regulatory Statements
1
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance
Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations (pursuant to ICES-003
Issue 2, Revision 1).
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministere des
communications du Canada
Cet equipment numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Reglement sur le matérial brouillage du Canada (en conformité avec
ICES-003 Emission 2, Révision 1).
European Community Directive Conformance Statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC
Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of laws of the
Member States relating to electro-magnetic compatibility. This product
satisfied the Class B limits of EN55022.
Battery Replacement
A lithium battery maintains system configuration information. In the
event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information,
NECC recommends that the battery be replaced. For battery replacement
information, call the NECC Technical Support Center (see Chapter 6 for
Technical Support Center information).
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.
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.
2
Regulatory Statements
Battery Disposal
The CMOS battery is made of lithium. Contact your local waste
management officials for other information regarding the environmentally
sound collection, recycling, and disposal of the batteries.
Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers
If your system has a built-in mini-PCI modem, the FCC registration
number of your system is H8NTAI-34309-ME-E REN 0.4. If your system
has a built-in mini-PCI modem/LAN, the FCC registration number of
your system is 2U6MLA-34036-M5-E REN 0.5A.
Regulatory Statements
3
NEC Com p ute rs Inc .
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We , the Re sp onsib le Pa rty
NEC Co mp ute rs Inc .
15 Busine ss Pa rk Wa y
Sa c ra m e nto , CA 95828
d e c la re tha t the p rod uc t
NEC Powe rMa te 2000
is in c o mp lia nc e with FCC CFR47 p a rt 15 for Cla ss B
d ig ita l d e vic e s.
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