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NEC DIRECTION T Manual - Understanding System

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    First printing — august 1997 copyright 1997 nec computer systems division packard bell nec, inc. 1414 massachusetts avenue boxborough, ma 01719-2298 all rights reserved proprietary notice and liability disclaimer the information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials...

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents iii contents using this guide text conventions...................................................... Xiii related documents ................................................... Xiv 1 introducing your computer front features .......................................................... 1-2 syste...

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    Iv contents productivity .............................................................. 2-11 saving your work............................................... 2-11 backing up your work ....................................... 2-12 printing a document ............................................ 2-12 di...

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    Contents v 4 system bios and utilities system bios and the setup utility............................ 4-1 the setup utility ................................................. 4-2 when to use setup ......................................... 4-2 how to start setup ...........................................

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    Vi contents dimm upgrade........................................................ 5-12 removing a dimm.............................................. 5-14 installing a dimm ............................................... 5-15 video upgrade.......................................................... 5-17...

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    Contents vii compuserve online service ...................................... 7-7 e-mail/fax technical support service...................... 7-8 internet ..................................................................... 7-9 neccsd technical support services....................... 7-10 8 if you h...

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    Viii contents checking you ...................................................... A-13 b limited warranty how long is the warranty? ...................................... B-1 who is protected? ..................................................... B-1 what is covered and what is not covered? ...........

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    Contents ix power consumption........................................ C-12 dc voltage .................................................... C-12 environmental specifications ............................... C-13 ambient temperature ..................................... C-13 humidity .....................

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    X contents.

  • Page 10: Using This Guide

    Using this guide xi using this guide the nec direction t-series user manual provides a quick reference to information about your computer. This manual contains the following information: chapter 1, introducing your computer, provides a look at system components. See this chapter to familiarize yours...

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    Xii using this guide chapter 8, if you have a problem, contains troubleshooting tips for solving simple problems and provides information on where you can find help when you cannot solve a problem yourself. Appendix a, setting up a healthy work environment, contains guidelines to help you use your c...

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    Using this guide xiii text conventions this manual uses the following text conventions. Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: ! Warning warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life. ! Caution cautions indicate situations that can ...

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    Xiv using this guide related documents in addition to this manual, the following printed documentation ships with your nec direction t-series system: nec direction t-series quick setup quick setup contains information for quickly getting your system up and running. Read this information to set up th...

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    Using this guide xv neccsd faxflash™ service neccsd faxflash is an automated service that sends the latest information about neccsd and its products directly to a fax machine. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With faxflash, you can obtain product literature and technical infor...

  • Page 15: Introducing Your

    Introducing your computer 1-1 introducing your computer ! Warning prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your computer in the manner described in appendix a, setting up a healthy work environment. Your nec ...

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    1-2 introducing your computer front features daily contact with your system is through the controls on the front panel. The following figures show the control features on the front of the system. Front features — desktop models.

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    Introducing your computer 1-3 front panel features — minitower models system controls and lamps system controls let you select specific system operations; the lamps let you know the status of system operation. Your computer has the following controls and lamps: power button turns the system on and o...

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    1-4 introducing your computer system power lamp lights when the system is turned on. Disk lamp lights when the hard disk drive is active, reading or writing data. ! Caution do not turn off the system, unless absolutely necessary, while the disk lamp is lit. To do so can damage your hard disk or data...

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    Introducing your computer 1-5 diskette drive features cd-rom reader your computer comes with a high-speed atapi cd-rom reader. The cd-rom reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the cd you are using contains data or music. High-speed operation lets you get your data faster and see s...

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    1-6 introducing your computer cd-rom reader features headphone jack allows the connection of an optional set of stereo headphones through a mini-jack plug. Volume control knob controls the volume of the optional headphones. Open/close button opens and closes the cd tray. Press this button when the c...

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    Introducing your computer 1-7 back features setting up your system is mainly done through external connectors on the back of the computer. The following figures show these connectors. Note that the minitower and desktop models differ only in orientation. Rear features — desktop models.

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    1-8 introducing your computer audio connectors — desktop models rear features — minitower models.

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    Introducing your computer 1-9 audio connectors — minitower models external connectors your peripheral components attach to connectors on the back of your computer. This is where you connect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and printer. Note your system might have additional boards not shown i...

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    1-10 introducing your computer keyboard port connect the keyboard that comes with your computer to this port. The keyboard port supports a personal system (ps)/2 ® -compatible, 104-key keyboard with a 6-pin mini din connector. Mouse port attach the mouse that comes with your computer to this port. T...

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    Introducing your computer 1-11 the microphone in jack connects a microphone or telephone headset. Connect the microphone that comes with your system to this jack. The midi/game port lets you attach a digital musical instrument for creating your own musical instrument digital interface (midi) files o...

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    1-12 introducing your computer power supply features the system power supply has the following features. Power supply fan keep this area clear for proper ventilation. The power supply fan cools system components and prevents them from overheating. Voltage selector switch sets the voltage for your sy...

  • Page 27: Caution

    Introducing your computer 1-13 ! Caution to prevent damage to your zip drive and data, do not turn off the system or remove a zip disk while the data lamp is lit. Zip drive features (on zip models only).

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    1-14 introducing your computer microphone all systems come with a microphone. Use it to record voice and sound into your audio files. Microphone speakers all systems come with a pair of high-quality, stereo speakers that you can arrange to suit your work environment. See the documentation that comes...

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    Introducing your computer 1-15 mouse in addition to the right and left mouse buttons, your mouse features a cursor movement wheel. The cursor movement wheel lets you scroll vertically and horizontally and zoom in to view data on the screen. Mouse features.

  • Page 30: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer 2-1 using your computer this chapter provides the information you need to start using your computer. Information includes: system operation productivity video display properties system care moving or shipping your system battery replacement online documentation. Note check the ad...

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    2-2 using your computer using system features such as the cd-rom reader using power management and security features. Starting up press the power button to start up your system. The power lamp lights green to indicate that the system is on. Several configuration messages appear on the screen at star...

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    Using your computer 2-3 shutting down follow these steps to shut down (power off) your computer. 1. Save your work. See the documentation that comes with your application. 2. Exit the application program. 3. Close any open applications. If you have programs in the taskbar, click on them and close th...

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    2-4 using your computer note if you are unable to exit using the windows start button, you can use the power button on the front of the system to power off. Press and hold in the power button for about ten seconds to shut down the system manually. Setting the date and time use the following steps to...

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    Using your computer 2-5 note if your diskette did not come formatted, you must format it before storing information on it. See your operating system documentation for information about formatting a diskette. ! Caution do not format your hard drive. Formatting the hard drive erases all preinstalled a...

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    2-6 using your computer handling compact discs to protect your cds from damage, use the following guidelines when you handle them. Always pick up the disc by its edges. Do not touch the surfaces of the disc. Handle it by the edges and, if necessary, by putting your finger through the hole. Handling ...

  • Page 36: Caution

    Using your computer 2-7 cleaning a cd ! Caution do not use benzene, paint thinner, record cleaner, static repellent, or any other chemical on the disc. Chemicals and cleaners can damage the disc. Loading a cd to insert a cd into the cd-rom reader, follow these steps: 1. Press the open/close button. ...

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    2-8 using your computer removing a cd to remove a cd, simply press the open/close button and remove the cd when the tray slides out. Press the open/close button again to close the reader door. Using your system’s audio functions multimedia systems come with all the audio functions and components you...

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    Using your computer 2-9 6. Use the up and right arrow keys to select exit. 7. Select “exit saving changes.” press enter . 8. At the prompt, to confirm exiting setup, press enter . Exit the setup utility. Note when you want to resume work after your computer has entered power-saving mode, just move y...

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    2-10 using your computer 3. Using your arrow keys, select security from the menu bar. The security menu appears. 4. Select “set supervisor password” or “set user password” with the arrow keys and press enter . Note enabling the supervisor password feature requires that a password be entered before e...

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    Using your computer 2-11 note for security, characters you enter do not appear on your screen. Enter your password carefully. If you enter the password incorrectly, your system does not boot. You have three chances to enter the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, you must reboot ...

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    2-12 using your computer backing up your work back up your work on a regular basis! Backup procedures are important for the efficient and effective use of your computer. Protect your program and data files with regular backup procedures. Make backup copies of your program and data files that are on ...

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    Using your computer 2-13 2. Be sure you have paper in your printer. See your printer documentation to load paper. 3. Check that the printer is “online” or “selected.” see your printer documentation for information about choosing the online mode. 4. Select “print” from the file menu of your windows a...

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    2-14 using your computer note the appearance of your desktop may vary slightly from the one shown. Display properties window note both the screen resolution and the color palette were set at the factory for optimum performance. Before you change these settings, be sure that your monitor and video ad...

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    Using your computer 2-15 3. Use the slide bar in the display area section of the screen to select the screen resolution. 4. Select the number of colors you want to display from the color palette section of the screen. Note if you are using windows nt, you can click on list all modes. You get a list ...

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    2-16 using your computer avoid repeated power-on cycles. These subject the system components to temperature variations and stress. Disconnect your system from telephone and power lines when an electrical storm threatens. If you have a fax/modem, lightning can travel in on the phone line and damage b...

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    Using your computer 2-17 ! Warning for safety, turn off and unplug your system, monitor, and any external devices before cleaning them. Clean the outside of the computer with a soft clean cloth. You can remove stubborn stains with a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent. Never use a strong c...

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    2-18 using your computer 2. Remove any diskette from the diskette drive. If you have a cd in the cd-rom reader, remove the cd. If you have a zip disk in a zip drive, remove the disk. 3. Turn off the system unit and any external options connected to it. 4. Unplug the system unit power cable from the ...

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    Using your computer 2-19 ! Caution removing the battery from the system board causes the computer to lose system configuration information. Before removing the battery, run the setup utility and print out or write down your system configuration settings. Then you can restore your system to its previ...

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    2-20 using your computer locating the battery 4. Carefully pull the battery upward until there is sufficient space to slide the battery out of the socket . You can lift the battery with a plastic screwdriver or orange wood stick; however, be careful to avoid scratching the system board. 5. Remove th...

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    Using your computer 2-21 online documentation most of your application programs include online help at the touch of a button (usually the help button). Many programs also incorporate separate, complete online user’s guides. Windows 95 and windows nt provide extensive online help and “wizards” to gui...

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    2-22 using your computer.

  • Page 52: Understanding System

    Understanding system features 3-1 understanding system features your direction t-series computer is a 200-mhz or 233-mhz intel ® pentium ® -based system with 512 kb of pipeline burst cache memory. Standard features all models come with the following features: 3.5-inch, 1.44-mb diskette drive memory ...

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    3-2 understanding system features software installed on the hard disk includes: microsoft ® windows nt ® or windows ® 95 ms office 97 ® small business edition appropriate drivers for your hardware mcafee ® virusscan™, mcafee webscan™. System chassis the chassis provides an enclosure for the system b...

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    Understanding system features 3-3 system memory your system’s standard memory configuration is 32 mb or 64 mb, depending upon the model you purchased. You can expand the memory to a maximum of 256 mb. See appendix c for memory upgrade options. Intel xcelerator multifunction controller your computer ...

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    3-4 understanding system features plug and play the bios is plug and play. It automatically configures both pci and plug and play devices. This autoconfiguration feature allows you to insert or remove a pci or plug and play isa add-in card and power up your computer without complicated setting chang...

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    Understanding system features 3-5 some systems also include the awe32 wavetable synthesizer chip integrates all the features of the chip with a general midi processor and wavetable rom, able to generate up to 24 voices simultaneously. Super i/o controller as standard equipment, your system provides ...

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    3-6 understanding system features if you attach an external usb hub, up to 127 devices can be connected to a single pc. Dual ide channels the system board provides two independent bus-mastering pci ide interfaces. They support such atapi devices as a cd-rom reader, and ultra dma/33 hard drives. Up t...

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    Understanding system features 3-7 modem u. S. Robotics ® 56kbps data/fax/voice modem. Removable storage iomega ® ditto™ 3200 internal tape backup unit some models include an internal iomega ® zip™ drive. Keyboard microsoft natural keyboard audio altec lansing acs-410 dolby® surround sound stereo spe...

  • Page 59: System Bios and

    System bios and utilities 4-1 system bios and utilities your nec direction t-series computer system is made up of many different components that work together to keep the system operating normally. This chapter provides information on the neccsd utilities available for your system: setup utility bio...

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    4-2 system bios and utilities the setup utility the setup utility program allows you to enter system configuration information in the bios and control special features of the system. Note we recommend that you print out or write down your current setup parameters and store the information in a safe ...

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    System bios and utilities 4-3 to customize your system with security features such as passwords to set system parameters in the event that you need to replace the cmos battery. How to start setup to start the setup utility, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or reboot the system. 2. Press f2 after post ...

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    4-4 system bios and utilities use the esc key to return to a previous menu or to “escape” from the setup program without changing any settings. When exiting and the menu asks if you want to discard configuration changes and exit now, be sure the menu’s yes field is highlighted. If you make a mistake...

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    System bios and utilities 4-5 various menu options are available; others cannot be changed. Brief explanations of each menu entry follow. Processor type this field displays your computer’s processor type. Processor speed this field displays your processor’s speed. Cache ram this field displays the s...

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    4-6 system bios and utilities system time and date these two fields specify the correct time and date. To change them, press the tab key to highlight the field you want to change, then press the + or – keys to change the setting. Note your computer has been designed to correctly report the year 2000...

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    System bios and utilities 4-7 if you add an optional 5.25-inch diskette drive to your system, select floppy b and change the parameter to 1.2 mb, 5.25 inch. Floppy write protect this option enables or disables write protection for the diskette drive(s). Choose the desired setting to enable or disabl...

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    4-8 system bios and utilities note jumpers on the ide device must be set to the master or slave device (see the documentation that comes with the device). Primary/secondary ide master/slave (submenus) these entries let you check or change the following hard disk drive parameters. They are not availa...

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    System bios and utilities 4-9 maximum capacity — this field displays the maximum capacity of your hard disk drive, a value based on the number of cylinders, heads and sectors. Multi-sector transfers this option sets the ide programmed i/o cycles so that multiple sectors are transferred with a single...

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    4-10 system bios and utilities ! Warning don’t change the translation mode setting from the option selected when the hard drive was formatted. Changing the option after formatting could result in corrupted data! Transfer mode this option determines how fast transfers occur on the ide interface. This...

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    System bios and utilities 4-11 advanced menu this menu features the following information fields or options: advanced menu plug & play o/s this option enables or disables plug and play- compatible operating system to avoid dma conflicts with isa boards. Choose “yes” (default) or “no.” reset configur...

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    4-12 system bios and utilities memory cache this option enables or disables memory caching. The options include “enabled” (default) or “disabled.” memory banks 0/1 these fields report the amount of memory detected in the system’s two memory banks. Resource configuration submenu this option allows yo...

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    System bios and utilities 4-13 irq reservation submenu this option lets you reserve specific irqs (interrupt requests) for use by legacy isa devices. To do so, highlight this field, then press the enter key. Use the arrow (cursor) keys to highlight the specified irq, then press enter . Select “avail...

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    4-14 system bios and utilities note if you select the enabled option, you’ll see additional options that allow you to specify the base i/o address and irqs for the port you’re configuring. Parallel port this option configures the system’s parallel port. Choose “auto,” “enabled,” or “disabled.” the “...

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    System bios and utilities 4-15 ! Warning an asterisk symbol appearing next to an option indicates that the selected irq is set to conflict with another device. To return to the resource configuration submenu, press the esc key on your keyboard. Then press esc a second time to return to the advanced ...

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    4-16 system bios and utilities key click this feature enables or disables the key click option. Select “enabled” or “disabled” (default). Keyboard auto-repeat rate this feature selects the key repeat rate, the rate at which a key, when pressed and held, repeats itself. The eight options range from 3...

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    System bios and utilities 4-17 tv out signal type this setting selects the type of tv out signal to be used and was configured based on the region where you purchased your system. The options include: ntsc (north america) pal (europe) pal-m (south america) to return to the advanced menu, press the e...

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    4-18 system bios and utilities mark dmi events as read this option is used to mark off all dmi events as read. If necessary, press the enter key to access the confirmation dialog box and confirm your preference. To return to the advanced menu, press the esc key. Then press the right arrow (cursor) k...

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    System bios and utilities 4-19 a supervisor password controls access to the bios and setup utility program. If the supervisor password feature has been enabled, a supervisor password must be entered correctly before all options in the setup utility program are available (for example, to disable pass...

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    4-20 system bios and utilities 4. If the message “user password is set” (or “supervisor password is set”) appears in the security menu, the password has been set up successfully. ! Warning if the user password is clear field (or supervisor password is clear) appears in the security menu, the corresp...

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    System bios and utilities 4-21 power menu inactivity timer the inactivity timer lets you set the delay time for activation of power management. Standby mode powers down various devices in the system until you resume using it. You can select from “off,” “1,” “2,” “4,” “6,” “8,” “12” or “16 minutes.” ...

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    4-22 system bios and utilities press the right arrow (cursor) key to move to the boot menu. Boot menu the boot menu can be used to adjust the system’s boot features. The boot menu features the following options: ! Caution setting some items in any menu to incorrect values can cause your system to ma...

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    System bios and utilities 4-23 restore on ac/power loss this option specifies how the system responds to power restoration after an unexpected power loss. The options are “stay off” (default) which keeps the power off until the system’s power button is pressed, “power on” which restores the system’s...

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    4-24 system bios and utilities to see a list of available drives, highlight this field and press the enter key. You can select the boot device by pressing your keyboard’s + or – keys. To exit from the hard drive submenu, press the esc key. Removable drive submenu this submenu lists any available rem...

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    System bios and utilities 4-25 exit menu the exit menu allows you to choose how to exit the setup program. Press the arrow (cursor) keys to select the desired option, then press the enter key to make your choice (or use the arrow key to select another one). Exit menu exit saving changes this option ...

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    4-26 system bios and utilities load setup defaults this option loads the setup program’s default values. Load custom defaults this option loads custom default settings. Save custom defaults this option saves your changes as custom default settings. Discard changes this option discards any changes ma...

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    System bios and utilities 4-27 1. Write down the setup parameters currently set on your system. 2. Turn off the system. 3. Insert the flash upgrade diskette in drive a and turn on the system. 4. When the flash upgrade menu appears, choose “update flash memory area from a file.” 5. When the menu asks...

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    4-28 system bios and utilities additional vga drivers are available for a variety of software applications through the neccsd bbs (see “neccsd bulletin board service” in chapter 7). Note a multifrequency monitor, such as an nec multisync® monitor, is required to access the extended graphics mode..

  • Page 87: Installing Options

    Installing options 5-1 installing options your direction t-series system supports a variety of industry-standard and neccsd expansion options. You can customize your computer with: monitors − your system supports the connection of a vga-compatible monitor such as the nec multisync xe and xp series a...

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    5-2 installing options video memory upgrade data storage devices external options. Installation of all options (except external options) requires system access cover removal. Procedures for removing the cover are explained in this chapter. Safety precautions before opening your computer, see the gro...

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    Installing options 5-3 if possible, use anti-static devices, such as wrist straps and floor mats. Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid touching the components on the chip or board. Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circu...

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    5-4 installing options removing the access cover the following procedure describes how to remove the system access cover. 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and any other external options (such as a printer) from the rear of the computer. Label all cables to make r...

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    Installing options 5-5 3. Loosen the thumb screw at the rear of the system by turning it counterclockwise. If you installed a lock on the back of the system, unlock the lock and remove it. Press in the release tabs located at the sides of the access cover. Loosening the screw and pressing the tabs.

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    5-6 installing options 4. Slide the cover toward the rear until it stops. (if it is very tight, you can also carefully insert a screwdriver into the slot adjacent to the fans at the back side of the cover, and very gently rock the cover loose, taking care not to scratch the system). Sliding off the ...

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    Installing options 5-7 insert the tabs on the edge of the access cover into their slots on the system. Aligning the tabs 2. Slide the access cover forward to meet the front panel. 3. Tighten the thumb screw. Note the cover fits tightly. If it does not slide all the way to the front panel, place one ...

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    5-8 installing options expansion boards your computer’s system board features several expansion slots that can accommodate accessory adapter boards, such as a sound board or tv board. Depending on the system you purchased, some of these devices may be installed in your system. The direction t-series...

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    Installing options 5-9 slot 3 — accommodates an optional pci board. Slots 4 and 5 (shared) —.Accommodate either an optional pci or an isa board. Slot 6 — accommodates an optional isa board. Slot 7 (lowest slot on the minitower, furthest-left slot on the desktop model) — accommodates an optional isa ...

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    5-10 installing options follow these steps to install an expansion board. 1. Remove the access cover (see “removing the access cover”). 2. Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the expansion board (such as setting switches or jumpers on the board). 3. Remove the screw securing an ex...

  • Page 97: Caution

    Installing options 5-11 ! Caution a slot cover can damage the system board or any option board if it falls into the system. Take care to keep the slot cover from falling when removing the screw. If the slot cover does fall into the unit, remove it before replacing the cover. 4. Hold the board by its...

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    5-12 installing options 5. Replace the access cover (see “replacing the access cover). Dimm upgrade your system comes factory-installed with 32 mb or 64 mb of main system memory, as two 168-pin sockets on the system board for dual in-line memory modules (dimms). You may install memory in one or two ...

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    Installing options 5-13 use the following procedure to: check the memory installed in the system determine the dimm configuration needed to increase memory identify dimm sockets. Note if any cables block access to the dimm sockets, label and disconnect them. If any boards block access to the sockets...

  • Page 100: Caution:

    5-14 installing options optional memory configurations bank 0 bank 1 total ram 1mx64 (8mb) empty (0mb) 8mb (min. Memory) empty (0mb) 1mx64 (8mb) 8mb (min. Memory) 1mx64 (8mb) 1mx64 (8mb) 16mb 2mx64 (16mb) 2mx64 (16mb) 32mb 2mx64 (16mb) 4mx64 (32mb) 48mb 4mx64 (32mb) 4mx64 (32mb) 64mb 8mx64 (64mb) 1m...

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    Installing options 5-15 2. Locate the dimm sockets. 3. To remove a dimm from its socket, press the plastic clips at the outer edges of the socket away from the dimm. 4. Carefully rock the dimm to pull it from the socket. Removing a dimm 5. Store the dimm in an antistatic bag (available at electronic...

  • Page 102: Caution

    5-16 installing options ! Caution before installing a dimm, reduce static discharge by touching the system’s metal chassis. 4. To install a dimm, align the module with an empty socket. Make sure that the notches on the dimm line up with the keys in the sockets. 5. Insert the dimm into the socket. Cl...

  • Page 103: Caution

    Installing options 5-17 your system automatically detects the memory at bootup. Video upgrade your computer comes with 4 mb of ram on its video board. See your video board’s documentation for information on upgrade capabilities. Data storage devices the system board in your computer supports the fol...

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    5-18 installing options one accessible 5.25-inch device slot. Two accessible 3.5-inch device slots. The lower 3.5-inch slot is not accessible on the desktop model. Locating device slots preparing the device before installing a storage device in the system, follow any preinstallation instructions tha...

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    Installing options 5-19 an ide device, such as an ide hard disk or ide cd-rom reader, must be set correctly as the first (master) or second (slave) device on the ide channel. The standard ide hard disk is set as the master device on the primary ide connector. The standard cd-rom reader is the master...

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    5-20 installing options the following figure shows a three-connector diskette drive signal cable. Optional diskette drive signal cable.

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    Installing options 5-21 ide signal cables each system comes with a three-connector ide interface cable attached to the primary ide connector, and another ide cable joining the cd-rom reader to the secondary ide connector. Each ide connector on the system board supports two devices. The addition of a...

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    5-22 installing options system power cables power cables come from the power supply and are attached to the standard storage devices. System power cables vary in length and provide connector sizes to accommodate a variety of supported storage configurations. Power cable connectors are keyed to fit o...

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    Installing options 5-23 cabling an ide device the following procedure describes how to cable an ide device. 1. Connect the signal cable connector to the matching pins on the device: take care to prevent bending drive connector pins. Align the cable connector to the matching pins on the drive. 2. Loc...

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    5-24 installing options 4. If you are installing an ide cd-rom reader, also connect the audio cable (see the instructions that came with the reader). Cabling a diskette drive 1. Connect the diskette drive signal cable connector to the appropriate connector on the diskette drive as shown in the follo...

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    Installing options 5-25 installing storage devices the following subsections describe how to install 3 1/2-inch and 5 1/4-inch devices. Note the left side cover on the minitower, or the accessible device cage on the desktop model only need to be removed when replacing the cd-rom reader. The installa...

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    5-26 installing options 2. Press down on the two tabs and press in a third tab at the end of the panel to release the panel. Releasing the front panel 3. Pull the panel away from the chassis. Installing a 3 1/2-inch device use the following procedure to install a 3 1/2-inch device. 1. Follow the pre...

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    Installing options 5-27 4. Remove the front panel (see the previous section). Device slots, front panel removed.

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    5-28 installing options 5. Choose the slot for the device being installed. If you are installing the device in an accessible slot, goto step 6. If you are installing the device in the second 3 1/2-inch internal device slot, simply insert the drive into the opening until it is secured by the clips. N...

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    Installing options 5-29 6. Remove the plastic blank panel from the selected slot by pressing the panel tab and swinging the blank panel out. Removing the blank panel 7. Remove the metal slot cover by carefully pressing it until it breaks away from the chassis. Be careful of sharp edges! 8. Slide the...

  • Page 116

    5-30 installing options installing a 5 1/4-inch device install an accessible device into the device slot as follows. 1. Follow the preinstallation instructions that came with the device, such as setting jumpers and switches. Note if your 5 1/4-inch device comes with drive rails, do not attach them. ...

  • Page 117

    Installing options 5-31 8. Connect the device cables (see “cabling storage devices”). 9. Align the holes in the device with the holes in the chassis. 10. Secure the device with the screws that came with the device. Installing the device note if you removed the side cover on your minitower or the acc...

  • Page 118

    5-32 installing options 12. Replace the front panel (see “replacing the front panel”). 13. Replace the access cover (see “replacing the access cover”). Accessing the cd-rom reader if you need to access the cd-rom reader, you need to remove the side cover on the minitower or the accessible device cag...

  • Page 119

    Installing options 5-33 3. Replace the access cover (see “replacing the access cover”). 4. After securing your system, reboot it and run the setup program to set the new configuration. Adding external options this section includes installation procedures for the following external options: parallel ...

  • Page 120

    5-34 installing options 3. Secure the cable with the screws provided. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. 5. Turn on the printer and the computer. Locating the parallel port connecting a serial device note before connecting a serial device to the system, be sure the serial device i...

  • Page 121

    Installing options 5-35 3. Secure the cable with the screws provided. 4. Connect the other end to the serial device. 5. Turn on the serial device and the computer. Locating the com ports.

  • Page 122: Setting System

    Setting system board jumpers 6-1 setting system board jumpers this chapter provides jumper setting information for configuring your system for a particular system requirement. Situations that require changing the jumper settings include the following: you want to deny access to the system setup util...

  • Page 123

    6-2 setting system board jumpers locating jumpers the following figure shows jumper locations on the system board. Locating jumpers.

  • Page 124

    Setting system board jumpers 6-3 the following table provides the system board jumper settings. System board jumper settings function group jumper configuration jumper j6m1 processor voltage – 1-2 2-3 standard (3.3 to 3.465v) vre (3.465 to 3.63 v) jumper j8a1 bios recovery – 1-2 2-3 normal operation...

  • Page 125: Warning

    6-4 setting system board jumpers denying access to bios setup in special cases, you may want to deny the user access to bios setup utility. In this case you must change the jumper from its default position. Use the following procedure to change the jumper setting. 1. Turn off the system and unplug a...

  • Page 126: Warning

    Setting system board jumpers 6-5 bios setup access jumper 5. Replace the access cover (see “replacing the access cover” in chapter 5). 6. Connect system power cables and monitor. 7. Power on the system. The system boots. Bios recovery if an interruption occurs during the bios upgrade that prevents c...

  • Page 127

    6-6 setting system board jumpers 3. Locate the bios recovery jumper (j8a1) on the system board (see “locating jumpers” in this chapter). You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers (see “removing an expansion board” in chapter 5). 4. Remove the jumper block from pins ...

  • Page 128: Caution:

    Setting system board jumpers 6-7 11. Replace the access cover. Reconnect the system power cables and peripheral devices. 12. Power on the system. 13. Run setup (see chapter 4). Clearing cmos if you want to return your system to the factory default settings, use the following procedure to clear cmos....

  • Page 129

    6-8 setting system board jumpers 4. Remove the jumper block from pins 4-5 and set it on pins 5-6. We recommend that you use needle-nose pliers to move a jumper. Cmos clear jumper 5. Replace the access cover (see “replacing the access cover” in chapter 5). 6. Connect system power cables and monitor. ...

  • Page 130: Warning

    Setting system board jumpers 6-9 processor/bus speed jumpers the system board must be configured for the frequency of the installed processor and the corresponding host bus, pci bus, and isa bus frequencies. This jumper should be set correctly at the factory for your system. If you upgrade your proc...

  • Page 131

    6-10 setting system board jumpers if necessary, change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins. We recommend that you use needle-nose pliers to move a jumper. Processor settings 5. Reinstall any removed expansion boards (see “installing an expansion boa...

  • Page 132: 24-Hour Information

    24-hour information services 7-1 24-hour information services neccsd has made it easy for you to get information and help when you need it. We offer the following 24-hour information services: neccsd faxflash™ service neccsd bulletin board service america online ® service compuserve ® online service...

  • Page 133

    7-2 24-hour information services neccsd faxflash service the neccsd faxflash service is a self-help, automated electronic information service for obtaining up-to-date product application notes, installation procedures, troubleshooting tips, data sheets, technical information bulletins, illustrated p...

  • Page 134

    24-hour information services 7-3 order information from faxflash as follows. If you would like instructions for using faxflash, request document number 63233469 when prompted. 1. Be sure that your fax machine or fax/modem is turned on. Have the document number ready for the document you want. 2. At ...

  • Page 135

    7-4 24-hour information services the bbs can also be accessed through the compuserve online service, although you cannot download any files through compuserve. Log onto the bbs as follows. 1. From the windows 95 desktop, click the start button. 2. Point to programs. Point to accessories and then cli...

  • Page 136: Caution

    24-hour information services 7-5 note the first time that you use the bbs, you will be requested to provide information for a new user questionnaire. 6. Press enter twice 7. Enter your first name, last name, and password. Press enter after each. 8. Follow the screen prompts until the main menu is di...

  • Page 137

    7-6 24-hour information services after you complete downloading your file, log off the bbs as follows. 1. Press enter (to continue) 2. Press g (command for goodbye/hangup). 3. Press enter. America online service if you subscribe to america online, you can use the service to obtain information about ...

  • Page 138

    24-hour information services 7-7 nec promotions message board software library. 6. Exit anytime by double-clicking the rectangle in the upper left corner of the screen. Compuserve online service if you subscribe to compuserve, use it to obtain information about neccsd products. Use compuserve to e-m...

  • Page 139

    7-8 24-hour information services access compuserve information services exit. 4. Exit anytime by double-clicking the rectangle in the upper left corner of the screen. E-mail/fax technical support service neccsd technical support offers technical support by e-mail over the internet network if you hav...

  • Page 140

    24-hour information services 7-9 internet if you have a modem, you can access the neccsd home page on the internet world wide web. You can do this through a commercial online service or through your internet account. The neccsd home page contains general information about neccsd products. You can al...

  • Page 141

    7-10 24-hour information services neccsd technical support services neccsd also offers direct technical support through its technical support. Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call neccsd technical support, toll free, at 1-888-632-2678 (u.S. Only). Free technical sup...

  • Page 142: If You Have A Problem

    If you have a problem 8-1 if you have a problem your nec direction system has a built-in checking program that automatically tests its components when you turn the system unit power on. If there is a problem, the system displays an error message. If this happens, follow any instructions on the scree...

  • Page 143

    8-2 if you have a problem problem checklist if you have a problem, go through the following checklist for possible solutions. Is the power switch on for the computer and any connected peripherals (monitor, printer)? Check that all power switches are on. Are the computer and its peripherals connected...

  • Page 144

    If you have a problem 8-3 solutions to common problems see the following sections to match your problem area and view the possible causes and solutions. When trying to solve problems, you should note what the system was doing when the problem occurred and what you attempted to do to correct the prob...

  • Page 145

    8-4 if you have a problem system does not boot from hard disk the system 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 and check the boot parameter settings to verify that the initial boot parameter is ...

  • Page 146

    If you have a problem 8-5 diskette drive problems check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. Diskette won’t load check that the diskette is being loaded correctly. Check that the system and monitor power lamps are on and the power-on screen appears. Check that the diskette ...

  • Page 147

    8-6 if you have a problem monitor problems check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. Monitor screen is dark check that the monitor power cable is connected to the monitor and a power outlet, the monitor signal cable is connected to the system, and the brightness and contra...

  • Page 148

    If you have a problem 8-7 keyboard/mouse problems check the following problem to see the possible cause and solution. Image appears on screen but nothing happens when you use the mouse or keyboard check that the keyboard or mouse cable connection is snug. If this does not help, turn off the system, ...

  • Page 149

    8-8 if you have a problem speaker problems check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. No sound from the speakers check that the speaker power is on. Speaker volume is too low adjust the volume control on the speaker. If the volume is still too low, adjust the volume by clic...

  • Page 150

    If you have a problem 8-9 getting help if you tried correcting problems yourself and weren't successful, you may want to try one or more of our 24-hour services for answers to your questions. See chapter 7 for information about online or faxback services. If you still need help, continue with the su...

  • Page 151

    8-10 if you have a problem getting help from neccsd technical support help is available to you through neccsd technical support. Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call for support, toll free, at 1-888-632-2678. Free technical support for hardware is limited to the...

  • Page 152: Setting Up A Healthy

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-1 setting up a healthy work environment ! Warning prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your computer in the manner described in this appendix. Contact a doctor if y...

  • Page 153

    A-2 setting up a healthy work environment 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 keybo...

  • Page 154

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-3 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 ta...

  • Page 155

    A-4 setting up a healthy work environment 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...

  • Page 156

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-5 your seat depth should allow your lower back to comfortably contact the backrest. Make sure that the backs of your lower legs do not press against the front of the chair. Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your thighs and lower legs is...

  • Page 157

    A-6 setting up a healthy work environment 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 ne...

  • Page 158

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-7 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 ke...

  • Page 159

    A-8 setting up a healthy work environment 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...

  • Page 160

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-9 rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away. Blink often. 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 o...

  • Page 161

    A-10 setting up a healthy work environment 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 ...

  • Page 162

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-11 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. Preexisting conditions and psychosocial factors preexisting conditions that may cause o...

  • Page 163

    A-12 setting up a healthy work environment 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,...

  • Page 164

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-13 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...

  • Page 165: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty b-1 limited warranty nec computer systems division, packard bell nec, inc. (hereinafter “neccsd”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms: how long is the warranty? Labor and parts are warranted for three (3) years from the...

  • Page 166

    B-2 limited warranty 3. Damage, deterioration, or malfunction resulting from, but not limited to: a. Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product. B. Repair or attempte...

  • Page 167

    Limited warranty b-3 how you can get warranty service year one for the first year, neccsd provides an on-site limited warranty for your neccsd computer. Such on-site warranty service may be obtained by calling 1-888-632-2678. You may also obtain warranty service in the same manner as the procedure f...

  • Page 168

    B-4 limited warranty for customer service and other information, telephone 1-888-632-9128 neccsd offers warranty upgrades, service extensions and other technical support programs for its products. For information or to order any such services, call toll-free 1-888-632-9128. Neccsd products are warra...

  • Page 169

    Limited warranty b-5 limitation of damages and implied warranties neccsd’s sole liability for any defective product is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Neccsd shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in this product, damages based u...

  • Page 170: System Specifications

    System specifications c-1 system specifications standard features the nec direction t-series computer has a high- performance atx system board. Depending on the system you purchased, either a 200-mhz or a 233-mhz intel ® pentium ® processor with the mmx instruction set is mounted in the socket 7 pen...

  • Page 171

    C-2 system specifications buffered or 2-clock sdram dimms, and sdram dimms with an n x 4 dram base (e.G., 16mbit x 4) are not supported. Supports 60-ns buffered/unbuffered edo dram and unrestricted cas latency 2 unbuffered 4-clock sdram dimms. Supports a 64-bit data path. Supports caching for the fi...

  • Page 172

    System specifications c-3 note use only 60ns unrestricted cas latency 2 unbuffered 4-clock sdram or 60ns buffered or unbuffered edo dram. Buffered or 2-clock sdram dimms are not supported. Note that sdram dimms with an nx4 dram base and parity dimms (x72)arenot supported. For example, a dimm that us...

  • Page 173

    C-4 system specifications integrated dram controller supports up to 256 mb main memory. 64-mbit dram/sdram technology support. 3.3v edo and unbuffered synchronous dram support. Non-parity (x64) support only. Fully synchronous minimum latency pci bus interface supports 30 and 33 mhz bus speeds. Suppo...

  • Page 174

    System specifications c-5 piix4 south bridge allows pci masters to achieve full pci bandwidth. Integrated 8x32-bit buffer for bus master pci ide burst transfers. Bus master mode. Post write and read prefetch buffers are integrated for increased performance. Enhanced dma controller supports pci dma w...

  • Page 175

    C-6 system specifications shielded (high speed) cable required to connect usb peripheral devices. Ide support two independent bus mastering pci ide interfaces support pio mode 3 & 4, ata-33 (ultra dma-33) and atapi devices. The bios supports logical block addressing (lba) and extended cylinder head ...

  • Page 176

    System specifications c-7 diskette drive controller dp8473 and n82077 compatible 16 byte fifo ps/2 diagnostic register support cmos disk input and output logic high-performance digital data separator (dds) pc-at and ps/2 drive mode support. Keyboard and mouse controller — 8042a compatible, 8-bit int...

  • Page 177

    C-8 system specifications diskette drive controller software compatible with dp8473 and n82077 supports pc-at and ps/2 modes supports 3.5 and 5.25-inch devices (360kb, 720kb, 1.2mb, 1.25/1.44mb & 2.88mb settings). Keyboard & mouse external ps/2 type keyboard and mouse ports ps/2-type keyboard and mo...

  • Page 178

    System specifications c-9 interrupt requests (irqs) interrupt assignments irq normal assignment nmi i/o channel check 0 reserved, interval timer 1 reserved, keyboard buffer 2 reserved, cascade interrupt from slave pic 3 com2* 4 com1* 5 lpt2 (plug and play option) / audio /user available 6 floppy dri...

  • Page 179

    C-10 system specifications audio support the awe32 wavetable chip contains a rom table with live instrument sound samples. This wave synthesis results in richer and more realistic sounds than that of fm synthesis. Audio connectors back panel audio jacks (line in, line out, mic in) cd-rom audio conne...

  • Page 180

    System specifications c-11 video support and monitor depending on the system you purchased, your computer may be equipped with one of several monitors and high- performance graphics adapters. See the separate documentation that comes with these products for relevant specifications. Power supply the ...

  • Page 181

    C-12 system specifications outside the u.S.A. And canada, the plug must be rated for 250 vac, 10 amp minimum, and must display an international agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable for use in the end-user country. Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are unsur...

  • Page 182

    System specifications c-13 environmental specifications ambient temperature operating: 0 ° to 35 ° c (32 ° to 95 ° f) non-operating: –20 ° to 40 ° c (–4 ° to 104 ° f) humidity operating: 85% relative humidity (max.) at 35 ° c (95 ° f) non-operating: 95% relative humidity (max.) at 35 ° c (95 ° f).

  • Page 183: System Board,

    System board, connectors, and error messages d-1 system board, connectors, and error messages this chapter contains figures of the direction t-series system board, a list of connectors, and list of error messages. System board while your system shipped with a 200-mhz or 233-mhz processor, the system...

  • Page 184

    D-2 system board, connectors, and error messages 1. Connect the computer’s power cord between the computer and a three-pronged, grounded electrical outlet. 2. Be sure power to the computer is turned off. 3. Touch, and maintain continuous contact with an exposed metal surface of the computer system w...

  • Page 185

    System board, connectors, and error messages d-3 rear panel connectors the following table lists the external connectors on the rear panel. System board external connectors connector name function j1m1 ps/2 keyboard connects to your keyboard j1m1 ps/2 mouse connects to your mouse j1l1 usb (universal...

  • Page 186

    D-4 system board, connectors, and error messages internal connectors the following connectors and jumpers are located inside your computer. System board internal connectors connector function bt8j1 cmos/bios battery socket j2g2 cd-rom audio connector j2h3 line-in audio connector h2h4 telephony conne...

  • Page 187

    System board, connectors, and error messages d-5 system board internal connectors connector function j9c1-d processor frequency 1-2, 4-5: 233/100/90 mhz 2 1-2, 5-6: 200 mhz 2-3, 5-6: 166/150 mhz j9h1 secondary ide hard drive connector j10a1 system fan connector j10d1 front panel connectors—speaker/ ...

  • Page 188

    D-6 system board, connectors, and error messages system board connectors error messages when your computer’s power is switched on, the system automatically goes through initialization, which includes running the power-on self test (post). Fatal errors are those that prevent the system from continuin...

  • Page 189

    System board, connectors, and error messages d-7 message entering setup… cause starting the setup utility program. Message extended ram failed at offset: nnnn. Cause extended memory is not working or is not properly configured at offset: nnnn. Message fixed disk 0 or fixed disk 1 failure, or fixed d...

  • Page 190

    D-8 system board, connectors, and error messages message invalid nvram media type. Cause problem with nvram (cmos) access. Message keyboard controller error. Cause the keyboard controller failed its test. The keyboard may need to be replaced. Message system battery is dead. Replace and run setup. Ca...

  • Page 191

    System board, connectors, and error messages d-9 message monitor type does not match cmos – run setup. Cause the monitor type is not correctly identified in the setup program. Solution run the setup program. Message operating system not found. Cause the operating system cannot be found in either dri...

  • Page 192

    D-10 system board, connectors, and error messages message keyboard locked - unlock key switch. Cause the keyboard is locked. Solution unlock the system to proceed. Message parity check 1. Cause parity error found in the system bus. Bios attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If...

  • Page 193

    System board, connectors, and error messages d-11 message system cache error – cache disabled. Cause ram cache failed the bios test. Bios disabled the cache. Message system ram failed at offset: nnnn. Cause system ram failed at offset: nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected. Message n...

  • Page 194

    D-12 system board, connectors, and error messages isa nmi messages message memory parity error at nnnnn. Cause memory failed. If the memory location can be determined, it is displayed as nnnnn. If not, the message is memory parity error ????. Message i/o card parity error at nnnnn. Cause an expansio...

  • Page 195: Index

    Index-1 a access cover removal, 5-4 access cover replacement, 5-6 advanced power management, 2-8 america online, 7-6 audio connectors features, 1-10 line in jack, 1-10 line out jack, 1-10 microphone in jack, 1-11 midi/game port, 1-11 audio features, 2-8 available options, 3-6 b backing up, 2-12 batt...

  • Page 196

    Index-2 busy lamp, 1-4, 2-5 eject button, 1-4 features, 1-4 options submenu, 4-6 using, 2-4 diskettes, 2-4 display properties, 2-13 video drivers, 2-13 documentation, xiv–xv online, 2-21 printed, 2-1, 2-21 drivers video, 4-27 e e-mail support, 7-8 emergency eject hole, 1-6 ergonomics, a-1 error mess...

  • Page 197

    Index-3 america online, 7-6 compuserve, 7-7 e-mail support, 7-8 fax support, 7-8 internet, 7-9 neccsd technical support, 7-10 neccsd bulletin board service, 7-3 neccsd faxflash, 7-2 neccsd ftp site, 7-9 neccsd world wide web home page, 7-9 world wide web, 7-9 installation options, 5-1 internet, 7-9 ...

  • Page 198

    Index-4 cd-rom, 8-7 common problem solutions, 8-3 diskette drive, 8-5 keyboard/mouse, 8-7 microphone, 8-8 monitor, 8-6 speakers, 8-8 system, 8-3 what to do, 8-2 processor, c-1 processor jumper, 6-9 productivity, 2-11 protecting your system, 2-15 r rear panel audio ports, 1-10 connectors, 1-7–1-12 fa...

  • Page 199

    Index-5 using, 4-3 storage device installation device preparation, 5-18 device slots, 5-17 system bios, 4-1 system board, d-1 system board jumpers, 6-2 system care, 2-15 system shutdown, 2-3 system specifications, c-1 system startup, 2-2 t technical support, 7-10 time, 2-4 troubleshooting, 8-1 commo...

  • Page 200

    (for united states use only) federal communications commission radio frequency interference statement warning: changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: this equipment has been ...

  • Page 201

    Battery replacement a lithium battery in some computers maintains system configuration information. In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information, neccsd recommends that you replace the battery. See “battery replacement” in chapter 2 of this guide for battery repla...