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NEC PowerMate Pro 2180 User Manual

Summary of PowerMate Pro 2180

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    First printing — june 1996 copyright 1996 copyright 1996 nec technologies, inc. Nec corporation 1414 massachusetts avenue 7-1 shiba 5-chome, minato-ku boxborough, ma 01719 tokyo 108-01, japan all rights reserved all rights reserved proprietary notice and liability disclaimer the information disclose...

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents iii contents using this guide text conventions ..................................................... Xii related documents................................................... Xiii 1 introducing your computer front features .......................................................... 1-1 system...

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    Iv contents protection features.............................................. 2-11 setting a password ......................................... 2-11 using a password........................................... 2-12 productivity ............................................................. 2-14 saving...

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    Contents v 4 nec drivers and utilities the setup utility...................................................... 4-1 when to use setup .............................................. 4-2 how to start setup.............................................. 4-3 how to use setup .................................

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    Vi contents serial port (1 and 2) address..................... 4-16 serial port 2 ir mode ............................... 4-17 parallel port address................................. 4-17 parallel port mode .................................... 4-17 advanced chipset configuration ........................

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    Contents vii discard changes ................................................. 4-32 flash utility ............................................................. 4-32 scsiselect utility .................................................... 4-33 desktop management interface.................................

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    Viii contents system power cables ..................................... 5-30 cabling storage devices...................................... 5-31 cabling an ide or scsi device ..................... 5-32 cabling a diskette drive ................................ 5-33 installing storage devices ............

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    Contents ix system problems................................................. 8-3 diskette drive problems ...................................... 8-5 monitor problems................................................ 8-6 keyboard/mouse problems.................................. 8-7 cd-rom problems.........

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    X contents list of tables interrupt level assignments ..................................... 3-5 navigation keys....................................................... 4-4 hot key parameters ................................................. 4-23 security passwords .......................................

  • Page 10: Using This Guide

    Using this guide xi using this guide the powermate pro2200 series user's guide provides a quick reference to information about your computer. The guide contains the following information: ■ chapter 1, introducing your computer, provides a look at system components. See this chapter to familiarize yo...

  • Page 11: Warning

    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 yo...

  • Page 12: Caution

    Using this guide xiii ! Caution cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware or software. Note notes give important information about the material being described. ■ names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard, for example, ctrl , alt , or enter . ■ text or keystro...

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    Xiv using this guide ■ powermate pro2200 release notes/driver installation release notes provides you with additional information about your computer that was not available at the time your user’s guide was printed. In addition to the documentation that ships with the system, the following documenta...

  • Page 14: Introducing Your

    Introducing your computer 1-1 introducing your computer ! Warning prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk or 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. After set...

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    1-2 introducing your computer front features the following figures show the features on the front of the system. A brief description of the features follows the figures. Front features.

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    Introducing your computer 1-3 the following figure shows the lamps and controls called out in the previous figure. System controls and lamps system controls and lamps system controls let you select specific system operations. Lamps let you know the status of system operation. Your computer has the f...

  • Page 17: Caution

    1-4 introducing your computer a blinking system unit power lamp lets you know that the system is in a power-saving mode. ■ reset button the reset button lets you manually restart your system when it does not respond to keyboard commands. ! Caution resetting your system can result in the loss of data...

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    Introducing your computer 1-5 ir window ■ the ir (infrared) window is the system’s ir port. The ir port supports two-way wireless communications. The interface uses infrared as the transmission medium instead of a traditional cable. The ir port lets you transfer files to or from portable devices suc...

  • Page 19: Caution

    1-6 introducing your computer your diskette drive has the following features: ■ diskette drive busy lamp lights when your diskette drive is reading to or writing from a diskette. ! Caution to prevent damage to your diskette drive and data, do not turn off the system or remove a diskette while the di...

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    Introducing your computer 1-7 cd-rom reader features the cd-rom reader has the following features: ■ headphone jack allows the connection of an optional set of headphones with a stereo mini-jack plug. ■ volume control knob lets you adjust the volume of an optional set of headphones. ■ open/close but...

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    1-8 introducing your computer ■ cd busy lamp lights when the reader is retrieving data, music, or graphics/audio from a cd. Do not eject the cd or turn off the system unit when the lamp is on. ■ cd tray provides a surface for loading a cd into the reader. Press the open/close button to open or close...

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    Introducing your computer 1-9 the following figure identifies the audio connectors called out in the previous figure. Audio connectors external connectors external connectors let you attach peripheral devices, such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer to your system. Your system has the follow...

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    1-10 introducing your computer ■ audio connectors these connectors come integrated on multimedia models. The connectors include microphone in, line in, and line out jacks. The microphone in jack lets you connect a microphone for recording audio information in your data system files, allows hands-fre...

  • Page 24: Caution

    Introducing your computer 1-11 ■ mouse port attach the mouse that comes with your computer to this port. The mouse port supports a ps/2-compatible mouse. ■ universal serial bus (usb) ports connects usb devices soon to be released. With usb devices, you can connect serial devices without using system...

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    1-12 introducing your computer matrox video board installed in your system is a matrox mga millennium 64-bit video board with true color, digital video and 3d integrated into a single chip. The 3d graphics engine renders your 3d applications in photo-realistic colors and textures for you to manipula...

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    Introducing your computer 1-13 scsi adapter board some configurations come with an adaptec scsi adapter board installed in a pci expansion slot. The scsi adapter board brings the highest performance scsi i/o technology to the pci local-bus, transferring data up to 133 mb/second. The bios-resident sc...

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    1-14 introducing your computer ■ up to 133 mb/second data transfer rate ■ fast and wide 20 mb/second scsi synchronous data rate ■ 6 mb/second scsi asynchronous data rate speakers multimedia models come with a pair of high-quality 20 watt stereo speakers that you can arrange to suit your work environ...

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    Introducing your computer 1-15 the speaker set features a power button, power lamp, volume knob, treble and bass controls, and headphone jack. Adjust the speaker volume by using the volume control on the front of the right speaker. Microphone the microphone allows you to record voice and sound into ...

  • Page 29: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer 2-1 using your computer now that you are familiar with your system, this chapter provides the information you need to start using your computer. Some of the information provided includes: ■ system operation ■ productivity ■ changing video drivers ■ system care. System operation i...

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    2-2 using your computer note you can bypass the post memory test by pressing the space bar. If a problem occurs, a series of beeps may sound. If this happens repeatedly after powering on, power off the system and turn to chapter 8, if you have a problem. This chapter provides some helpful hints on o...

  • Page 31: Caution

    Using your computer 2-3 ! Caution wait until a program is finished running before powering off the system. Unless absolutely necessary, never power off the system when the system power lamp is blinking or when the hard disk lamp or diskette drive busy lamp is lit. Information on the hard disk or dis...

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    2-4 using your computer using system features the following sections explain how to use and maintain your mouse, load and unload diskettes and cds (if you have a cd-rom drive), and use your system’s audio features. Using a mouse use the mouse (shown in the following figure) to quickly move around on...

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    Using your computer 2-5 use the mouse to ■ click clicking selects an object on your screen. To “click,” point to the object and press and release the left mouse button. ■ double click some actions require a double click to execute them. To “double click” an object, point to the object and press and ...

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    2-6 using your computer using diskettes follow these steps to insert a 3 1/2-inch diskette in the standard diskette drive. 1. Holding the diskette at its top edge, insert it, label side up, into the diskette drive. 2. Insert the diskette all the way into the drive until you hear a click. Note if you...

  • Page 35: Caution

    Using your computer 2-7 removing a diskette ! Caution do not remove a diskette from the diskette drive when the diskette drive lamp is lit. To do so can damage both the data on the diskette and the drive. Do not turn off the system power while the diskette is being accessed. Do not reset the system ...

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    2-8 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. ■ avoid touching the side of the disc that has no printing or writing on it. This is the data side of the disc. Handling a cd ■ d...

  • Page 37: Caution

    Using your computer 2-9 cleaning a cd ! Caution avoid using 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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    2-10 using your computer 3. Place the cd, printed side up, into the circular area of the tray. 4. Press the open/close button again. The reader automatically pulls in the tray. 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...

  • Page 39: Caution

    Using your computer 2-11 ! Caution the suspend button is below the reset button. Take care to avoid pressing the reset button by accident. Accidently pressing the reset button can result in the loss of data. Suspend mode provides the greatest power savings by putting the system in a maximum power sh...

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    2-12 using your computer 3. Using your arrow keys, select security from the menu bar. The security menu appears. 4. Select “set administrator password.” with the arrow keys and press enter . (once you enable the administrator password, the “set user password” can be enabled.) note enabling the admin...

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    Using your computer 2-13 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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    2-14 using your computer productivity the following sections explain how to use your system to maximize your productivity effectively. Saving your work save your work often! The time you take to periodically save your data file as you work can save you time in the end! Prevent losing a whole day's w...

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    Using your computer 2-15 printing a document before you can print out a document, you must ■ connect a printer to your computer ■ set up the printer. If you have not connected a printer, see “connecting a parallel printer,” in chapter 5. If you did not choose a printer when you initially set up your...

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    2-16 using your computer changing video drivers the following procedure provides instructions on how to change your video drivers after they have been installed. See release notes for installation procedures. 1. From the main program window, double click the mga control panel/display icon. 2. Click ...

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    Using your computer 2-17 protecting your system from damage there are several ways that you can protect your system from possible damage. Nec strongly recommends the following protective measures: ■ connect a surge suppressor between your computer and a grounded wall outlet. A surge suppressor prote...

  • Page 46: Warning

    2-18 using your computer ■ place your computer away from direct sunlight and extreme hot and cold temperatures. The recommended operating environment is from 50 ° f to 95 ° f (10 ° c to 35 ° c). The recommended non-operating environment (shipping or storage) is from 14 ° f to 158 ° f (10 ° c to 70 °...

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    Using your computer 2-19 ■ periodically clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner brush attachment. Do not use any liquid cleaners on the keyboard as they can damage the keyboard. If an object, such as a paper clip, falls into the keyboard, turn the keyboard over and gently shake it. ■ clean the moni...

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    2-20 using your computer use these steps to clean your mouse: 1. Power off your computer and any peripherals attached to it. 2. Invert the mouse. Locate the mouse ball cover. Mouse ball cover 3. Rotate the ball cover clockwise and remove the cover. 4. Turn the mouse over so that the cover and ball f...

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    Using your computer 2-21 7. Gently put the ball back into the mouse ball cover. 8. Fit the ball cover back into the mouse and turn the cover counterclockwise until it locks in place. Moving or shipping your system use these steps to prepare your system for moving or shipping:. 1. Back up your hard d...

  • Page 50: Caution

    2-22 using your computer battery replacement all system boards use a battery to maintain system configuration. Some system boards use a 3-volt lithium battery. If your system uses this type of battery (see the following figure) and it fails to maintain system configuration information, replace it wi...

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    Using your computer 2-23 if you need to replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Turn off and unplug the computer and any external components connected to it. 2. Remove the system unit cover. Observe all safety precautions when removing the cover. 3. Locate the battery socket on the system board....

  • Page 52: Caution

    2-24 using your computer 4. Carefully lift the battery clip until there is enough space to slide the battery out of the socket. ! Caution to maintain a tight battery contact with the socket, do not over-bend the battery clip. Removing the battery 5. Remove the battery and discard in accordance with ...

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    Using your computer 2-25 9. Replace the system unit cover. 10. Connect external peripherals and power cables run the setup utility to reconfigure your system parameters..

  • Page 54: Understanding System

    Understanding system features 3-1 understanding system features the powermate pro2200 is a 200-mhz pentium pro-based system. The system comes standard with an intel pentium pro™ 200 mhz processor, a 3 1/2-inch diskette drive, 2.1 gb ide (2.0 gb scsi configuration) hard disk, 16-megabyte (mb) random ...

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    3-2 understanding system features ■ nec 8x cd-rom drivers (diskette for multimedia configurations only) ■ adaptec 7800 manager set drivers (diskette for scsi configuration only) you can order puma tranxit for windows nt from a coupon (free when available) included with your system. System chassis th...

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    Understanding system features 3-3 system chassis features system board components your powermate pro2200 system board has the following components. Processor processing for your system is provided by the 200-mhz intel® pentium™ pro central processing unit (cpu). The pentium pro integrates the 256 kb...

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    3-4 understanding system features system memory the system comes with 16 mb (32 mb scsi configuration) of system memory. Four sockets on the system board support up to 256 mb of high-speed memory using industry-standard tin-plated single in-line memory modules (simm). Note you may install avl approv...

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    Understanding system features 3-5 the interrupt levels are described in the following table. Interrupt-level assignments 0 through 15 are in order of decreasing priority. See chapter 4, nec drivers and utilities, for information on changing the interrupts using setup. Interrupt level assignments int...

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    3-6 understanding system features pci local bus the 32-bit industry-standard pci bus is a highly-integrated input/output (i/o) interface that offers the highest performance local bus available for the pentium-based processor. The pci bus supports burst modes that send large chunks of data across the...

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    Understanding system features 3-7 graphics features the system features a pci local bus motion video playback controller and graphics accelerator. Motion video controller the motion video controller is supported on 16 and 32 mb multimedia configurations. The video controller integrates a windows gra...

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    3-8 understanding system features video support your system comes in two configurations of standard video. The nonmultimedia and multimedia configurations have a 2 mb board installed that is upgradeable to 4 mb with the 2 mb upgrade module. The scsi multimedia configuration has a 4 mb board installe...

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    Understanding system features 3-9 feature connector in addition to the standard vga connector, the system provides a vesa-compliant feature connector on the video board. High-speed communication ports your system features an enhanced parallel port and buffered high-speed serial port. The enhanced pa...

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    3-10 understanding system features both the primary and secondary ide ports feature an enhanced ide interface which supports up to 10 mb per second 32-bit wide data transfers on the high-performance pci local bus. Scsi port the small computer system interface (scsi) board installed in scsi configura...

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    Understanding system features 3-11 with plug and play technology, you add a plug and play expansion board simply by powering off the system, installing the board, and powering on the system. There are no jumpers to set and no system resource conflicts to resolve. Plug and play automatically configur...

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    3-12 understanding system features system specifications the following specifications are standard except where noted. System processor 200 mhz intel pentium pro microprocessor ■ 16 kb primary cache ■ integrated 256 kb secondary cache ■ math coprocessor clock rate 66 mhz externally processor support...

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    Understanding system features 3-13 8-mb by 32- or 36-bit (32-mb stick) 16-mb by 32- or 36-bit (64-mb stick). Read-only memory (rom) flash rom 1 mbit or 128 kb ■ system bios 64 kb ■ video bios 32 kb ■ reserved  32 kb video window ram (wram) standard memory 2 mb or 4 mb expandable to 4 or 8 mb using ...

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    3-14 understanding system features ■ mouse ps/2 compatible, 6-pin connector (mini din) ■ ide dual ide channels one primary and one secondary ide channel (each channel supports a master and a slave device) cd-rom reader and hard disk on separate channels support for up to 10 mb/second 32-bit transfer...

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    Understanding system features 3-15 device slots six device slots ■ four accessible slots one 1-inch high 3-1/2-inch slot (contains standard 1.44-mb diskette drive) three 1.6-inch high 5 1/4-inch slots (one slot contains standard cd-rom reader in multimedia models) ■ two internal 1-inch high 3 1/2-in...

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    3-16 understanding system features support for high color at 1024 by 768, 640 by 480, and true color at 640 by 480 ■ graphics support (with 2 mb video wram) 1600 by 1200 pixels, 256 colors, 60-78 hz 1280 by 1024 pixels, 256 colors, 60-110 hz 1024 by 768 pixels, 256/65k colors, 60-120 hz 640 by 480 p...

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    Understanding system features 3-17 sound system audio integrated on system board; standard in multimedia models ■ compatible with sound blaster pro™, sound blaster™ 2.0, ad lib™, mpu-401, and microsoft ® windows sound system™ for pc sound applications ■ stereo jacks microphone in, line in, line out ...

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    3-18 understanding system features ■ external dc jack ■ dimensions depth: 5 in (12.7 cm) width: 4.5 in (11.5 cm) height: 11 in (28 cm) ■ ac adapter 120v to ± 15v) ■ headphone jack dimensions system unit ■ height  1 4.6 in. (371 mm) ■ width 8.5 in. (215 mm) ■ depth 18.3 in. (465 mm) keyboard ■ heigh...

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    Understanding system features 3-19 recommended operating environment ■ temperature − 50 o f to 95 o f (10 o c to 35 o c) ■ relative humidity − 20% to 80% keyboard and mouse keyboard 104-key at enhanced ■ function keys 12 keys, capable of up to 48 functions ■ status lamps numeric lock, capital lock, ...

  • Page 73: Nec Drivers and

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-1 nec drivers and utilities this chapter provides information on the nec utilities and drivers that ship with your system. The following topics are covered in this chapter. ■ setup utility ■ flash utility ■ scsiselect utility ■ video drivers the setup utility the setup ut...

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    4-2 nec drivers and utilities system configuration information is stored in nonvolatile memory. A nonvolatile memory device retains its data when system power is turned off. Nonvolatile memory in your system is a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (cmos) chip backed up by a battery on the syste...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-3 ■ to configure system connections for peripherals such as your diskette drive, hard disks, and devices connected to the printer port and serial ports. ■ to customize your system with security features such as passwords, diskette drive restriction, virus check reminder a...

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    4-4 nec drivers and utilities main menu how to use setup use the keys shown on the right of the setup menu to make your selections or exit the current menu. The following table describes the navigation keys and their alternates. Navigation keys key function f1 provides help for the parameter field b...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-5 navigation keys key function ← or → arrow keys selects next menu. F5 loads the default configuration values for this menu. F6 selects the previous value for the field. F10 loads the previous configuration values for this menu. To display a submenu, use the arrow keys to...

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    4-6 nec drivers and utilities ■ video mode ■ mouse ■ base memory ■ extended memory ■ bios version system date/time use this menu to set the current time and date. The settings remain in memory even after you turn off the system power. To set the date, enter the current day, month, and year in dd/mm/...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-7 jumper settings on the ide device must be set to the master or slave device (see the documentation that comes with the device). Ide device configuration submenu the hard disk submenu lets you check or change the following hard disk drive parameters. ■ ide device configu...

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    4-8 nec drivers and utilities ide translation mode the ide translation mode parameter controls the way in which the bios interacts with the drive in terms of drive geometry. Proper choice is dependent upon the drive’s size, capabilities, and the operating system (os) used. The following choices are ...

  • Page 81: Caution

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-9 ! Caution when set to auto detected the bios will detect what the drive is capable of, not the translation mechanism which was used to format the drive. If a drive is run in a mode other than the mode in which it was partitioned and formatted, unpredictable results may ...

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    4-10 nec drivers and utilities language the installed language will appear in the setup and bios text strings. English (us) is the default in the u. S. And canada. Boot options when the cursor is placed in the boot option field, you can select it by pressing enter . The boot options submenu appears ...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-11 system cache the default for the system cache field is “enabled.” this field controls both the primary and secondary caches. Setting the system cache to “disabled” will hurt performance, but might be required when running software which utilizes software timing loops a...

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    4-12 nec drivers and utilities setup prompt the setup prompt field allows you to disable the “press key to enter setup” message displayed during post. It does not control access, just the message. This field can be either “enabled” or “disabled.” the default is “enabled.” hard disk pre-delay the har...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-13 typematic rate delay the typematic rate delay field controls how long it takes for the keyboard auto-repeat function to start when a keyboard key is held down. The delay times are as follows. ■ 250 msec (default) ■ 500 msec ■ 750 msec ■ 1000 msec typematic rate the typ...

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    4-14 nec drivers and utilities mouse this field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The system supports a ps/2 mouse. If the mouse is not installed the field will not be displayed. The default is “installed.” base memory this field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. ...

  • Page 87: Caution

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-15 ! Caution setting items in this menu to incorrect values can cause your system to malfunction. Processor type this field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The processor is pentium pro processor that is backward compatible with 8086, 80286, i386, and i...

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    4-16 nec drivers and utilities peripheral configuration mode the peripheral configuration mode fields control whether the onboard resources are manually or automatically set up. The options are as follows. ■ auto (default) − automatically configures the ide devices, diskette drive, serial ports, and...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-17 ■ com3, 3e8h ■ com4, 2e8h serial port 2 ir mode the serial port 2 ir mode field allows you to dedicate serial port 2 for infra-red applications. This field can be either “enabled” or “disabled.” the default is “disabled.” parallel port address the parallel ports may be...

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    4-18 nec drivers and utilities advanced chipset configuration when the cursor is placed in the peripheral configuration field, you can select it by pressing enter . The advanced chipset submenu appears allowing parameters which affect the system performance to be changed. Advanced chipset submenu th...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-19 isa lfb size the isa video linear frame buffer (lfb) size provides a mechanism for creating a hole in the system memory map. Address accesses made to this hole will be directed to the isa bus instead of main memory. This “disabled” setting should not be changed unless ...

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    4-20 nec drivers and utilities ■ the card uses the ramdac on the pci card. ■ the palette snooping feature is broken on the pci card. Latency timer (pci clock) the latency timer (pci clock) field controls the length of time an agent on the pci bus can hold the bus when another agent has requested the...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-21 banks 0 and 1 simm detected these fields cannot be entered, it is an information field only. These fields display either “fast page mode,” “edo mode,” or “none installed” depending upon what the bios detects. Power management configuration when the cursor is placed in ...

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    4-22 nec drivers and utilities ■ enabled (default) − allows the bios to work with the os and reduce power consumption when idle. This selection allows you to customize the following power management fields. ■ disabled − keeps the computer in a full on state and eliminates the following power managem...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-23 hot key the hot key field is used to define a key which, when entered, will cause the bios to put the os into power management mode. Use this field to choose an alphabetic character. Press ctrl – alt – user defined alphabetic character when not in setup to use the feat...

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    4-24 nec drivers and utilities auto start on ac loss this field allows you to return to the last known state of the computer in the event of a power loss. This field can be either “enabled” or “disabled.” the default is “enabled.” power-on com1 ring if a telephony device is installed, this field ena...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-25 ■ use setup utility (default) − the bios depends upon the information provided by you in the following fields to prevent conflicts between the plug and play and isa legacy boards. You should not install and use run-time plug and play software such as configuration mana...

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    4-26 nec drivers and utilities 64 kb 80 kb 96 kb note if a value of “ 96 kb ” is selected, then the isa shared memory base address field can only be set to c8000h; if “ 80 kb, ” then a value of c8000 or cc000h, etc. Isa shared memory base address the isa shared memory base address field is only disp...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-27 event logging configuration when set to enabled, keeps track of system events. Security menu there are two types of passwords available: “user password” and “administrative password.” the user passwords can be used to access the setup utility, the keyboard upon initial...

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    4-28 nec drivers and utilities if the administrative password is in effect and setup is entered with the user password, only the following fields may be changed. ■ system date ■ system time ■ user password ■ security hot key ■ unattended start ■ power management hot key note you can enter the setup ...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-29 ■ administrative password this field allows you to enable a administrative level password during post and to enter setup. When both the “user password is” and “administrative password is” are “enabled,” only the administrative password gives you full access to all setu...

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    4-30 nec drivers and utilities enabled − completely boots the system (including running config.Sys and autoexec.Bat), then locks the keyboard. The user password must be entered to unlock it. The bios does not provide any prompt string. Security hot key (ctrl-alt-) the security hot key field is used ...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-31 when “exit saving changes,” has been selected, the program displays this message: exit saving changes? Press enter to continue press esc to abort to save the changes and exit setup press enter . Press esc to return to the exit submenu without affecting your changes. Ex...

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    4-32 nec drivers and utilities discard changes to undo any changes you have made in the setup menus since setup was last saved, select “discard changes.” the program displays this message: discard changes? Press enter to continue press esc to abort to reset all changes made in the current session of...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-33 scsiselect utility you select the scsiselect utility at boot up. Press ctrl-a as soon as you see the scsi utility information on the screen. If the bios information appears, you have gone past the window and must reboot. The scsiselect utility sets termination. In addi...

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    4-34 nec drivers and utilities dmi components the nec dmi consists of two major functional components: ■ the nec component interface (ci) module ■ the nec dmi browser. The ci module provides the instrumentation and interface between the bios and the dmi service layer (sl). The dmi browser displays a...

  • Page 107

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-35 dmi browser the nec dmi browser is a windows nt application provided by nec technologies, inc. The browser uses the management interface (mi) to provide access to mif attributes and their respective values. The browser has the ability to set attributes and manage dmi c...

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    4-36 nec drivers and utilities the browser provides four buttons in the toolbar which are defined as follows: ■ overview to switch to overview screen. ■ detailed view to switch to detailed view screen. ■ dmi browser information to display program information, version number, and copyright. ■ help to...

  • Page 109: Caution

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-37 ! Caution using the sysedit utility can put either your system or windows into a state where it cannot operate. If you are not familiar with the use of these files and their maintenance, do not make any changes. Troubleshooting if you experience trouble using the nec d...

  • Page 110

    4-38 nec drivers and utilities the default video mode is 640 by 480 pixels with 256 colors after you install the drivers. You can change the default video resolution in windows setup. You can also change the video resolution and other video features such as refresh rates in windows. See “changing vi...

  • Page 111: Installing Options

    Installing options 5-1 installing options your powermate system supports a variety of industry- standard and nec expansion options. There are many optional components available for you to customize your computer. ■ monitors − your system supports the connection of a vga-compatible monitor such as ne...

  • Page 112: Warning

    5-2 installing options ■ drives − your system supports a total of six storage devices. In addition to the standard 3 1/2-inch 1.44 mb diskette drive and internal hard disk drives, four other storage device slots are available. Multimedia systems include an installed cd-rom reader. Option installatio...

  • Page 113: Caution

    Installing options 5-3 static electricity and improper installation procedures can damage computer components. Protect computer components by following these safety instructions. ! Caution electrostatic discharge can damage computer components. Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object...

  • Page 114: Warning

    5-4 installing options cover removal/replacement procedure the following sections explain how to remove the cover on the powermate pro2200 and replace it. Removing the system unit cover the following procedure describes how to remove the system unit cover. ! Warning before removing the system unit c...

  • Page 115

    Installing options 5-5 removing cover screws 4. From the rear of the system, grasp the handle and pull it back so that the cover clears the padlock slot..

  • Page 116

    5-6 installing options releasing the cover 5. Lift up at the top of the cover to release the cover tabs from the chassis. 6. Pull the cover up until it comes free of the chassis..

  • Page 117

    Installing options 5-7 replacing the system unit cover replace the cover as follows. 1. Insert the metal tabs on the top of the system cover into their slots on the chassis. 2. Insert the metal tabs on the bottom of the system cover into their slots on the chassis. Replacing the system unit cover 3....

  • Page 118

    5-8 installing options note the cover fits tightly. If the cover does not slide all the way to the front panel, place one hand on the front of the unit while you slide the cover forward from the rear. 4. Secure the cover with the three thumb screws. (see “removing the system unit cover,” earlier in ...

  • Page 119

    Installing options 5-9 isa expansion slots support industry-standard 8-bit or 16- bit expansion boards. The pci/isa slot also supports pci expansion boards. Pci expansion boards run at the system’s processor speed. The pci bus handles 32 bits of data at a time, being wider as well as faster than the...

  • Page 120

    5-10 installing options installing an expansion board install expansion boards in the system as follows. 1. Remove the system unit 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 ...

  • Page 121: 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...

  • Page 122

    5-12 installing options installing the expansion board 5. Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board. 6. Replace the system unit cover. Removing an expansion board 1. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. 2. Label and remove any cables connected to the board. 3. Remove ...

  • Page 123

    Installing options 5-13 removing the screw 4. Pull the board out of the connector. Gently rock the board from side-to-side to release it from its connector. 5. Replace the system unit cover. Simm upgrade your powermate system comes with 16 mb or 32 mb of main system memory. Four sockets on the syste...

  • Page 124: Caution

    5-14 installing options ■ 1-mb by 32- or 36-bit (4-mb stick) ■ 2-mb by 32- or 36-bit (8-mb stick) ■ 4-mb by 32- or 36-bit (16-mb stick) ■ 8-mb by 32- or 36-bit (32-mb stick) ■ 16-mb by 32- or 36-bit (64-mb stick). ! Caution to avoid corrosion between different metals, only use tin-plated simm sticks...

  • Page 125

    Installing options 5-15 locate the four simm sockets on the system board. Locating simm sockets if any cables block access to the simm sockets, label and disconnect them. If any boards block access to the sockets, remove them. Use the following table to determine the simm configuration needed to upg...

  • Page 126

    5-16 installing options recommended memory upgrade path total simm simm memory socket 1 socket 2 socket 3 socket 4 16 mb* 8 mb 8 mb empty empty 24 mb 8 mb 8 mb 4 mb 4 mb 32 mb** 16 mb 16 mb empty empty 48 mb 8 mb 8 mb 16 mb 16 mb 80 mb 8 mb 8 mb 32 mb 32 mb 32 mb 8 mb 8 mb 8 mb 8 mb 40 mb 16 mb 16 m...

  • Page 127: Caution:

    Installing options 5-17 removing a simm use the following procedure to remove a simm. ! Caution: reduce static discharge by touching the system's metal chassis. 1. Remove the system unit cover. 2. Locate the simm sockets. See the figure in the previous section. 3. Press the metal clips at the outer ...

  • Page 128: Caution

    5-18 installing options installing a simm install a simm as follows. 1. Remove the system unit cover. 2. Locate the simm sockets (see the figure “locating simm sockets”). Remove any currently installed simms that are not needed. ! Caution before installing a simm, reduce static discharge by touching...

  • Page 129

    Installing options 5-19 inserting the simm 6. Replace any cables or boards that may have been removed. 7. Replace the system unit cover. Video upgrade upgrade the video memory by adding a 2- or 4-mb video wram upgrade module to the video board as follows. 1. Remove the system unit cover as previousl...

  • Page 130: Caution

    5-20 installing options ! Caution reduce static discharge by touching the system's metal chassis. 3. Align the module over the socket. Using equal pressure, gently press the module into the sockets. Aligning the video wram module with the video board sockets 4. Replace the video board. 5. Replace th...

  • Page 131: Caution

    Installing options 5-21 processor upgrade the zero-insertion force (zif) socket accepts a modified staggered pin-grid-array (spga) processor, along with a programmable voltage regulator for the cpu core. It provides you with a performance upgrade path to pentium pro overdrive technology. The voltage...

  • Page 132: Caution

    5-22 installing options 4. Release the processor by pulling the lever on the socket away from the socket and as far back as it goes without forcing. ! Caution before picking up the processor, reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the system unit. 5. Lift the processor out of the soc...

  • Page 133: Caution

    Installing options 5-23 ! Caution remember to either reattach the heatsink used with the old processor or install the new heatsink supplied with the overdrive processor. 4. Check to see if the newly installed processor requires a system board jumper change (see chapter 6, setting system board jumper...

  • Page 134

    5-24 installing options locating device slots the powermate pro2200 has six storage device slots (see the figure on the following page): ■ a 3 1/2-inch accessible device slot contains the standard 1.44-mb diskette drive ■ two internal hard disk drive slots (1-inch high, thin- height) with a hard dis...

  • Page 135

    Installing options 5-25 the following figure shows the device slot locations. Locating device slots preparing the device before installing a storage device in the system, follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the device. For example, check the following: ■ diskette drive remove any ...

  • Page 136

    5-26 installing options an ide device, such as an ide hard disk or ide cd- rom reader, must be set correctly as the first (master) or second (slave) device on the ide channel. The standard ide hard disk (in hard disk models) is set as the master device on the primary ide connector. The cd-rom reader...

  • Page 137

    Installing options 5-27 system board cable connectors diskette drive signal cable a three-connector diskette drive signal cable comes attached to the system board and to the standard 1.44-mb diskette drive. The installation of a second diskette drive in your system does not require the replacement o...

  • Page 138

    5-28 installing options optional diskette drive signal cable ide signal cables hard disk systems come with a three-connector ide interface cable attached to the primary ide connector. Multimedia systems come with a second ide cable connected to the cd-rom reader and to the secondary ide connector. E...

  • Page 139

    Installing options 5-29 optional ide cable connectors scsi cable scsi configuration systems come with a three-connector scsi cable attached to an installed scsi host adapter. The following figure shows a typical three-connector scsi wide cable. If the scsi cable is not keyed with a connector tab, al...

  • Page 140

    5-30 installing options optional scsi connectors 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 conn...

  • Page 141

    Installing options 5-31 power cable connectors cabling storage devices all storage devices require a power and signal cable connection. Devices shipped with the system are already connected. Procedures are provided on the following devices: ■ scsi ide device − scsi or ide hard disk drive or cd- rom ...

  • Page 142

    5-32 installing options cabling an ide or scsi device the following procedure explains ide or scsi device cabling. 1. Connect the signal cable connector to the connector on the device. Take care to prevent bending drive connector pins. Align the cable connector as shown in the following figure. 2. L...

  • Page 143

    Installing options 5-33 cabling a diskette drive 1. Connect the diskette drive signal cable connector to the signal connector on the diskette drive as shown in the following figure. 2. Locate an available power connector. 3. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the device. Connecting 1....

  • Page 144

    5-34 installing options installing storage devices the following subsections describe how to install 3 1/2-inch and 5 1/4-inch drives. The installation procedures include: ■ installing a 3 1/2-inch drive ■ removing the side and front panels ■ installing a 5 1/4-inch device ■ replacing the front pane...

  • Page 145

    Installing options 5-35 remove the power supply as follows. ■ locate the power supply as shown. Locating power supply ■ disconnect the power supply cables from the system board..

  • Page 146

    5-36 installing options ■ remove the screws attaching the power supply from the rear of the system. Removing power supply screws ■ remove the power supply from the system. 5. Align the holes in the hard disk drive with the holes at the bottom of the system..

  • Page 147

    Installing options 5-37 6. Secure the device to the bottom of the system. Securing a 3 1/2-inch drive 7. Connect the drive cables. 8. Replace the power supply and reattach the power supply cables to the system board. 9. Replace the four screws. Removing the side panel remove the side panel only if y...

  • Page 148

    5-38 installing options if you are installing a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive (see “installing the 3 1/2-inch drive”). 1. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. 2. Remove the side panel by removing the two screws from the top of the panel. Removing side panel screws removing the front pa...

  • Page 149

    Installing options 5-39 1. Remove the front panel by releasing the six tabs from the back of the front panel. Removing the front panel 2. Identify the slot for the device being installed. 3. Remove the blank panel from the selected slot by pressing the panel tabs from inside the front panel and push...

  • Page 150

    5-40 installing options 4. Remove the perforated metal plate from the selected slot on the chassis. Removing slot cover 5. Install the device (see the following section “installing the 5 1/4-inch device”). Installing the 5 1/4-inch device install an accessible device into the device cage as follows....

  • Page 151

    Installing options 5-41 attaching device rails 3. From the front of the system, insert the device, connector end first, into the device slot. Note to easily access device connectors for cabling, do not insert a 5 1/4-inch device all the way into the slot. 4. Connect the device cables. 5. Align the h...

  • Page 152

    5-42 installing options secure the device to the system with the four screws, two to a side, that come with the device. Securing the device replacing the front and side panels to replace the front and side panels, follow this procedure. 1. Align the four front panel tabs with the holes in the front ...

  • Page 153

    Installing options 5-43 aligning the front panel 3. Replace the side panel, and reinsert the screws to hold the panel in place. 4. Replace the cover. See “replacing the system unit cover.” 5. Run the setup program to set the new configuration..

  • Page 154

    5-44 installing options adding external options this subsection includes installation procedures for the following external options: ■ parallel printer ■ serial devices ■ scsi devices. Connecting a parallel printer note before connecting a printer to the system, be sure the printer is set up correct...

  • Page 155

    Installing options 5-45 connecting a printer cable connecting an rs-232c device note before connecting a serial device to the system, be sure the serial device is set up correctly. Follow the setup instructions that come with the option. 1. Turn off power to the system and to the serial device. 2. C...

  • Page 156

    5-46 installing options connecting an rs-232c cable connecting a scsi device note before connecting a scsi device to the system, be sure the scsi device is set up correctly, including the scsi id. Follow the setup instructions that come with the option. Connect an external scsi device to the back of...

  • Page 157

    Installing options 5-47 note after powering on the system and the scsi device, access the scsiselect utility to set the scsi id and remove the termination on the scsi adapter board. See chapter 4, nec drivers and utilities, for information on accessing scsiselect. Connecting a scsi device.

  • Page 158: Setting System Board

    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 are upgrading your processor ■ bios recove...

  • Page 159: Warning:

    6-2 setting system board jumpers changing processor jumper settings the following procedure explains how to locate and change the jumper setting when you upgrade your processor. ! Warning: the system power must be off before changing a jumper setting. 1. Power off and unplug the system and any perip...

  • Page 160

    Setting system board jumpers 6-3 locating system configuration jumpers 4. Set the processor/bus speed jumpers for your processor. Change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins as shown in the following figure. Nec recommends using needle-nose pliers to...

  • Page 161

    6-4 setting system board jumpers processor settings 5. Reinstall any removed expansion boards (see “removing expansion boards” in chapter 5). 6. Replace the system unit cover (see “replacing the system unit cover” in chapter 5). 7. Power on the system. Processor/bus speed 200-mhz processor/ 9-11 66-...

  • Page 162: Warning

    Setting system board jumpers 6-5 bios recovery if an interruption occurs during the bios upgrade that prevents continuation of the process, it is possible that the bios may be left in an unstable state. Use the following procedure to recover your bios. 1. Power off the system and unplug any peripher...

  • Page 163

    6-6 setting system board jumpers bios recovery recovery mode 2-4 normal operation 4-6 (default) 1 5 9 2 6 10 jumpers 1 5 9 2 6 10 bios recovery jumper 6. Replace the system unit cover (see “replacing the system unit cover” in chapter 5). 7. Connect system power cables and monitor. 8. Power on the sy...

  • Page 164: Caution:

    Setting system board jumpers 6-7 ! Caution: clearing cmos changes your setup configuration including hard disk settings. 1. Power off the system and unplug any peripherals. ! Warning the system power must be off before removing the cover and changing a jumper setting. 2. Remove the system unit cover...

  • Page 165

    6-8 setting system board jumpers clear cmos jumper 6. Replace the system unit cover (see “replacing the system unit cover in chapter 5). 7. Connect system power cables and monitor. 8. Power on the system. The system displays a system configuration error message. 9. Power off, unplug the system and m...

  • Page 166: Warning

    Setting system board jumpers 6-9 denying access to cmos setup in special cases, you may want to deny the user access to cmos setup. In this case you must change the jumper from its default position. Use the following procedure to change the jumper setting... 1. Power off the system and unplug any pe...

  • Page 167

    6-10 setting system board jumpers cmos access access denied 26-28 access allowed 28-30 (default) jumpers 21 25 29 22 26 30 21 25 29 22 26 30 clear cmos jumper 6. Replace the system unit cover (see “replacing the system unit cover” in chapter 5). 7. Connect system power cables and monitor. 8. Power o...

  • Page 168: Warning

    Setting system board jumpers 6-11 clearing your password if you forgot your password, use the following procedure to clear your current password and to set a new one... 1. Power off and unplug the system and any peripherals. ! Warning the system power must be off before removing the cover and changi...

  • Page 169

    6-12 setting system board jumpers 5. Replace the system unit cover (see “replacing the system unit cover” in chapter 5). 6. Connect system power cables and monitor. 7. Power on the system. The system lets you boot your computer. 8. Power off, unplug the system and monitor, and remove the cover. 9. R...

  • Page 170: 24-Hour Information

    24-hour information services 7-1 24-hour information services nec has made it easy for you to get information and help when you need it. We offer 24-hour information services via: ■ nec’s fastfacts ™ service ■ nec’s bulletin board service ■ america online ® service ■ compuserve ® online service ■ at...

  • Page 171

    7-2 24-hour information services nec’s fastfacts service nec’s fastfacts 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 parts...

  • Page 172

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

  • Page 173

    7-4 24-hour information services nec bulletin board service if you have access to a modem, the nec bulletin board service (bbs) can be used to provide you with the latest information on hardware and software. The bbs allows you to download files (video drivers, printer drivers, bios updates, etc.) f...

  • Page 174: 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. 4. Press enter twice 5. Enter your first name, last name, and password. Press enter after each. 6. Follow the screen prompts until the nectech main menu is displaye...

  • Page 175

    7-6 24-hour information services america online service if you subscribe to america online, you can use the service to obtain information about nec and its products. You can use america online to e-mail technical questions to nec’s technical support staff, post technical questions and messages on th...

  • Page 176

    24-hour information services 7-7 compuserve online service if you subscribe to compuserve, you can use the service to obtain information about nec and its products. You can use compuserve to e-mail technical questions to nec’s technical support staff, post technical questions and messages on the bul...

  • Page 177

    7-8 24-hour information services at & t interchange if you subscribe to the at&t interchange online service, you can use the service to obtain information about nec and its products. You can use the at&t interchange to obtain nec corporate and product information, and participate in online discussio...

  • Page 178

    24-hour information services 7-9 e-mail/fax technical support service the nec technical support center offers technical support by e-mail over the internet network if you have a modem. The internet address is: tech-support@nectech.Com you can also fax technical questions to the nec technical support...

  • Page 179

    7-10 24-hour information services internet if you have a modem, you can access nec’s home page on the internet world wide web. You can do this through a commercial online service or through your internet account. Nec’s home page contains general information about nec products. You can also use the i...

  • Page 180

    24-hour information services 7-11 nec technical support services nec also offers direct technical support through its technical support center. Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call the nec technical support center, toll free, at 1-800-632-4565. Free technical suppor...

  • Page 181: If You Have A Problem

    If you have a problem 8-1 if you have a problem your 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 screen. If screen m...

  • Page 182

    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. ■ is the computer and its peripherals connec...

  • Page 183

    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 184

    8-4 if you have a problem run the setup utility and check the boot parameter settings to verify that the initial boot parameter is set for hard drive c and not for a diskette drive. ■ system performance appears sluggish check that your system is set for optimal operation. See your operating system d...

  • Page 185

    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 diskett...

  • Page 186

    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 cont...

  • Page 187

    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 tighten the keyboard or mouse cable connection. If this does not help, turn off the system, wait five...

  • Page 188

    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 ...

  • Page 189

    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 the following 24-hour services for answers to your questions. (some services require a modem or fax machine.) see chapter 7 for information about using theses s...

  • Page 190

    8-10 if you have a problem getting help from nec's technical support center help is available to you through the nec technical support center. Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call the support center, toll free, at 1-800-632-4565. Free technical support for hardw...

  • Page 191

    If you have a problem 8-11.

  • Page 192: 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 193

    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 194

    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 195

    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 en...

  • Page 196

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-5 ■ your seat depth should allow your lower back to com- fortably 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 l...

  • Page 197

    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 an...

  • Page 198

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-7 ■ type with your hands and wrists floating above the key- board. 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-re...

  • Page 199

    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. Yo...

  • Page 200

    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 refle...

  • Page 201

    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, stand- ing, and stretching. During these breaks, stretch muscles and joints...

  • Page 202

    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. Note for more information on workstation setup, see the american national standard ...

  • Page 203

    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 sup- porting your lower back? ■ when si...

  • Page 204

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-13 checking you ■ is your work area set up to promote a natural and relax- ing 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 duri...

  • Page 205: Index

    Index-1 2 24-hour information services, 7-1 a advanced menu, 4-14 america online, 7-6 at&t interchange, 7-8 audio connectors, 1-10 audio functions, using, 2-10 b backing up, 2-14 battery, 2-22 replacing, 2-22 bios recovery jumper, 6-5 bulletin board service, 7-4 c cd-rom reader drive assignment, 1-6...

  • Page 206

    Index-2 diskettes, included, 3-1 dmi browser, 4-35 ci module, 4-34 manageable components, 4-34 start, 4-36 dmi components, 4-34 documentation, ix–x drivers, 3-1 changing video, 2-16 video, 4-37 e ecp. See enhanced capabilities port e-mail support, 7-9 enhanced capabilities port, 3-9 enhanced paralle...

  • Page 207

    Index-3 e-mail support, 7-9 fax support, 7-9 internet, 7-10 nec bulletin board service, 7-4 nec technical support, 7-11 nec's fastfacts, 7-2 nec's ftp site, 7-10 nec's world wide web home page, 7-10 world wide web, 7-10 installing expansion board, 5-10 internet, 7-10 interrupt controller, 3-4 ir win...

  • Page 208

    Index-4 simm memory, 5-13 storage devices, 5-23 video upgrade, 5-19 p parallel port, 1-10 password changing entries, 4-28 setting, 2-11, 4-27 use of, 2-12 pci local bus, 3-6 pentium pro processor, 3-3 peripheral submenu, 4-15 plug and play, 3-11 port ir, 1-5 ports ecp, 3-9 epp, 3-9 ide, 3-9 scsi, 3-...

  • Page 209

    Index-5 sound software, 1-15 speakers, 1-14, 1-15 starting dmi, 4-36 starting setup utility, 4-3 starting the system, 2-1 storage device installation, 5-23, 5-24 cabling, 5-31 device cables, 5-26 device preparation, 5-25 device slots, 5-24 suspend button, 1-4 suspend mode, 1-4, 2-11 suspend power, 2...

  • Page 210

    Index-6.

  • Page 211

    (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 ...