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NEC POWERMATE PROFESSIONAL PII Declaration Of Conformity

Summary of POWERMATE PROFESSIONAL PII

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    Nec computer systems division, a division of packard bell nec, inc. Declaration of conformity we, the responsible party nec computer systems division packard bell nec, inc. 1414 massachusetts ave. Boxborough, ma 01719 (508) 264-8000 declare that the product nec powermate professional series (pentium...

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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 3: Contents

    Contents iii contents using this guide text conventions...................................................... Xv related documents ................................................... Xvi 1 introducing your computer front features .......................................................... 1-2 system ...

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    Iv contents suspend power ............................................... 2-11 protection features .............................................. 2-12 setting a password.......................................... 2-12 using a password ........................................... 2-13 productivity .......

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    Contents v sound system ...................................................... 3-11 plug and play support ......................................... 3-12 power saving feature .......................................... 3-12 4 nec drivers and utilities the setup utility ...................................

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    Vi contents peripheral configuration ...................................... 4-15 peripheral submenu........................................ 4-15 peripheral configuration mode ....................... 4-16 pci ide interface (primary and secondary) .... 4-16 floppy interface...............................

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    Contents vii security hot key (ctrl-alt-).......................... 4-32 exit menu ................................................................ 4-33 exit saving changes............................................ 4-33 exit discarding changes...................................... 4-33 load setup ...

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    Viii contents installing an expansion board.............................. 5-9 removing an expansion board ............................ 5-12 simm upgrade ........................................................ 5-12 checking system memory.................................... 5-13 removing a simm ........

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    Contents ix 7 24-hour information services neccsd faxflash service ...................................... 7-2 neccsd bulletin board service .............................. 7-4 america online service............................................. 7-6 compuserve online service ..............................

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    X contents checking your comfort: how do you measure up? ........................................................... A-12 checking your chair ........................................... A-12 checking your keyboard..................................... A-12 checking your mouse ...........................

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    Contents xi d graphics specifications matrox mystique ................................................. D-1 number nine imagine 128 series 2 ...................... D-2 index list of tables quick reference to information about your computer........................................................ 2-31...

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    Xii contents.

  • Page 13: Using This Guide

    Using this guide xiii using this guide the powermate professional series user’s guide provides a quick reference to information about your computer. This guide contains the following information: chapter 1, introducing your computer, provides a look at system components. See this chapter to familiar...

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    Xiv 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...

  • Page 15: Warning

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

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    Xvi using this guide related documents in addition to this guide, the following printed documentation ships with your powermate ® professional series system. Nec powermate professional series quick setup quick setup contains information for quickly getting your system up and running. Read this infor...

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    Using this guide xvii neccsd faxflash 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 information ...

  • Page 18: 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. 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 the following figure shows the lamps and controls called out in the previous figure..

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    Introducing your computer 1-3 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 following controls and lamps: power button press this button to turn on system power. ...

  • Page 21: Caution

    1-4 introducing your computer 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. Press the reset button only when all other methods of restarting your computer fails. Power...

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    Introducing your computer 1-5 the ir port lets you transfer files to or from portable devices such as laptops and personal digital assistance (pda) products using application software supporting wireless irda data transfer. You can use the puma tranxit™ software already loaded on your hard disk (win...

  • Page 23: Caution

    1-6 introducing your computer ! Caution to prevent damage to your diskette drive and data, do not turn off the system or remove a diskette while the diskette drive busy lamp is lit. Diskette drive eject button press this button to remove a diskette from the diskette drive. Cd-rom reader a sixteen-sp...

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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 button op...

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    1-8 introducing your computer emergency eject hole allows the manual ejection of a cd if the eject function is disabled by software or if a power failure occurs. Back features on the back of your computer, you’ll find external connectors, power supply features, a locking tab, and expansion board slo...

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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 speakers, a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer to your system. Your system has ...

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    1-10 introducing your computer audio connectors these connectors come integrated on all 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-free speaker...

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    Introducing your computer 1-11 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. The mouse port supports a ps/2-compatible mouse. Universal serial bus (usb) ports ...

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    1-12 introducing your computer ! Caution set the switch correctly for the voltage in your area. Most wall outlets in the united states and canada are 115 volts. Outlets in europe, australia, and asia (except taiwan) are 230 volts. Taiwan uses 115-volt outlets. Power socket connect your power cable t...

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    Introducing your computer 1-13 2 mb of video memory in matrox mystique or 4 mb of video memory in number nine imagine 128 series 2 170-mhz (matrox mystique) or 220-mhz (number nine imagine 128 series 2) digital-analog converter (dac) for flicker-free refresh standard vga monitor connector note the m...

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    1-14 introducing your computer the scsi adapter board features the following: scsi adapter board utilizes pci local bus bus master dma interface protocol 32-bit bus width up to 133 mb/second data transfer rate fast and wide 20 mb/second scsi synchronous data rate 6 mb/second scsi asynchronous data r...

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    Introducing your computer 1-15 speakers a pair of high-quality 8-watt stereo speakers can be ordered with the system. You can arrange the speakers to suit your work environment. An ac adapter comes with the speakers. Set up the speakers with the ac adapter. The speakers connect to the line out jack ...

  • Page 33: 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 display properties system care using online documenta...

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    2-2 using your computer you’ll see several configuration messages display on the screen at startup. These messages are part of your system’s power-on self-test (post). Your computer is checking your hardware for any changes since the last startup. One beep indicates that the system has successfully ...

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    Using your computer 2-3 setup icon after the operating system loads, the desktop appears on your monitor containing several user-selectable icons. Double click on the setup icon. This opens a program that installs custom nec wallpaper, desktop icons, and applications that run automatically when you ...

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    2-4 using your computer note a message will appear informing you when it is safe to turn off power to your system. 5. Turn off power to your monitor. 6. Power off the system by pressing the system unit power button. ! Caution wait until a program is finished running before powering off the system. U...

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    Using your computer 2-5 4. Set the date by entering the current day, month and year in mm/dd/yy format. For example, set may 8, l997 as 05/08/97 . Note when setting the time and date, enter any preceding zeros. Using system features the following sections explain how to use and maintain your mouse, ...

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    2-6 using your computer 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 rele...

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    Using your computer 2-7 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...

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    2-8 using your computer 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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    Using your computer 2-9 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 do not ...

  • Page 42: Caution

    2-10 using your computer 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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    Using your computer 2-11 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 your system comes with all the audio functions you need to produce out...

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    2-12 using your computer suspend mode provides the greatest power savings by putting the system in a maximum power shutdown. When the system goes into suspend mode, it saves data and system status and then shuts off power to all possible components. Suspend mode lets you save power without first sav...

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    Using your computer 2-13 note enabling the administrator password feature requires that a password be entered before entering the setup utility. Setup displays a dialog box with the following prompts: enter new password: [ ] confirm new password: [ ] 5. Type your password (passwords are not case-sen...

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    2-14 using your computer 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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    Using your computer 2-15 productivity the following sections explain how to use your system to maximize your productivity. 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 work or more ...

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    2-16 using your computer 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 comp...

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    Using your computer 2-17 changing display properties the following procedure provides instructions on how to load new video drivers to change the properties of your display. The display properties that you can set include the screen resolution, the number of colors displayed, and the video refresh r...

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    2-18 using your computer display properties window – windows 95 2. Use the slide bar in the display area section of the screen to select the screen resolution. The default value is 800 x 600 pixels. 3. Select the number of colors you want to display from the color palette section of the screen. The ...

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    Using your computer 2-19 for the best display, be sure you select the monitor type. The driver is set for a 75 hz refresh rate. If your monitor is capable of different refresh rates, select the mga monitor icon on the screen to change the setting to your monitor type or to an equivalent monitor. Not...

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    2-20 using your computer display properties window – windows nt 4.0 3. Use the slide bar in the display area section of the screen to select the screen resolution. The default value is 800 x 600 pixels. 4. Select the number of colors you want to display from the color palette section of the screen. ...

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    Using your computer 2-21 system care your system is a durable, dependable computer built for heavy use. With protective measures and proper care, you can prevent problems and promote the successful operation and long life span of your computer. Protecting your system from damage there are several wa...

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    2-22 using your computer use setup options to protect against viruses (see “security menu” in chapter 4). Use appropriate virus detection software regularly to protect your system from computer viruses. If you plan to use software programs other than neccsd supplied software, neccsd strongly recomme...

  • Page 55: Warning

    Using your computer 2-23 ! Warning for safety, power off and unplug your system, monitor, and any external devices before cleaning them. Clean the outside of the computer with a soft clean cloth. You can remove stubborn stains with a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent. Never use a strong ...

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    2-24 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 counterclockwise and remove the cover. 4. Turn the mouse over so that the cover and...

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    Using your computer 2-25 7. Gently put the ball back into the mouse ball cover. 8. Fit the ball cover back into the mouse and turn the cover clockwise 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 disk file...

  • Page 58: Caution

    2-26 using your computer battery replacement all system boards use a battery to maintain system configuration information. Your system uses a coin-cell battery mounted on the system board (see the following figure). If it fails to maintain system configuration information, replace it with an identic...

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    Using your computer 2-27 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....

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    2-28 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 2-29 9. Replace the system unit cover. 10. Connect external peripherals and power cables run the setup utility to reconfigure your system parameters (see chapter 4). Using online documentation your system comes with documentation available at your fingertips. No more looking for ...

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    2-30 using your computer other online documents include: healthy environment firstaid deluxe™ (windows 95-equipped systems only) most of your application programs provide extensive online help at the touch of a button (usually the help button). Some programs provide separate online user’s guides for...

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    Using your computer 2-31 see the following quick reference chart to find information about some of the things you might want to do: quick reference to information about your computer what you want to find where to find it basic information about my computer online user's guide in the nec powermate s...

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    2-32 using your computer quick reference to information about your computer what you want to find where to find it protecting my system from viruses “virusscan” in the online system tour ( nec powermate series system documentation) changing video drivers “changing video drivers” in the online user's...

  • Page 65: Understanding System

    Understanding system features 3-1 understanding system features your computer is a 233-mhz, 266-mhz, or 300-mhz pentium ® ii-based system. Depending on your model, your system comes standard with an intel ® pentium ii 233-mhz, 266-mhz, or 300-mhz microprocessor with mmx technology and enhanced cache...

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    3-2 understanding system features active movie video drivers for windows 95 and windows nt 4.0 yamaha audio drivers microsoft internet explorer for windows nt 4.0 or windows 95 mcafee virusscan™ landesk ® client manager microsoft windows nt 4.0 or windows 95 bus master ide drivers nec 16x cd-rom dri...

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    Understanding system features 3-3 system chassis the chassis provides an enclosure for the system board, power supply, seven pci/isa expansion slots and six storage device slots. The expansion slots include three 8-/16-bit isa slots, one shared pci/isa slot, and three 32-bit pci slots. The six stora...

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    3-4 understanding system features processor depending on your model, processing for your system is provided by the 233-mhz, 266-mhz, or 300-mhz intel pentium ii microprocessor with mmx. The processor integrates a 32-kb internal cache and a 512-kb secondary cache and cache controller to improve syste...

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    Understanding system features 3-5 8-mb by 32- or 36-bit simm (32-mb stick) 16-mb by 32- or 36-bit simm (64-mb stick). Interrupt controller the interrupt controller operates as an interrupt manager for the entire system environment. The controller accepts requests from peripherals, issues interrupt r...

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    3-6 understanding system features interrupt level assignments interrupt priority interrupt device irq08 real-time clock irq09 user-available irq10* usb (scsi board for scsi configurations) irq11* video board irq12 on-board mouse port (available if no ps/2 mouse) irq13 reserved, math coprocessor irq1...

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    Understanding system features 3-7 with flash rom, a rom bios change: is fast and easily done using a flash utility eliminates the expensive replacement of rom bios chips, and reduces system maintenance costs reduces inadvertent system board damage that can take place when replacing roms facilitates ...

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    3-8 understanding system features graphics accelerator the graphics accelerator is specifically designed for graphics-intensive operations, 3d effects, texture mapping, text and color pixel amplification, and scrolling. The graphics accelerator provides 64-bit (matrox mystique) or 128-bit (number ni...

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    Understanding system features 3-9 matrox mystique video board support resolution bits/pixel (2 mb) bits/pixel (4 mb) maximum refresh rate 640 x 480 8, 16, 24 8, 16, 24 200 hz 800 x 600 8, 16, 24 8, 16, 24 150 hz 1024 x 768 8, 16 8, 16, 24 130 hz 1152 x 864 8, 16 8, 16, 24 120 hz 1280 x 1024 8 8, 16,...

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    3-10 understanding system features feature connector on some powermate professional series models, the system provides a vesa-compliant feature connector on the video board in adddition to the standard vga connector. High-speed communication ports your system features an enhanced parallel port and b...

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    Understanding system features 3-11 both the primary and secondary ide ports feature an enhanced ide interface that supports up to 16 mb per second 32-bit wide data transfers on the high-performance pci local bus. Usb port the universal serial bus (usb) port allows you to add new serial devices witho...

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    3-12 understanding system features plug and play support your computer comes with a plug and play bios which supports plug and play technology. Plug and play eliminates complicated setup procedures for installing plug and play expansion boards. With plug and play technology, you add a plug and play ...

  • Page 77: 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 landesk client manager cd restore the ...

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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 check the installation of optional memory by comparing the amount of memory installed with the amount of memory displayed by setup to change certain system operating parameters, such as boot device sequence and keyboard parameters to configure system connections for ...

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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 (bios defaults). F6 discards any changes. F10 saves all changes and exit. To display a submenu, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the submenu you want. The...

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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, highlight “date” and press enter . Type the current day, m...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-7 ide devices the standard hard disk drive (drive c:) shipped with the system is configured as “primary ide master.” this field reports the presence of, and identification string reported by, up to four physical ide drives (two on each pci/ide connector). When the cursor ...

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    4-8 nec drivers and utilities if your ide hard disk does not feature auto ide type detection or your ide hard disk was formatted on another system with parameters different than those reported by the drive, you need to select “user definable,” and set the “number of cylinders,” “number of heads,” “n...

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    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. This might be required, however, when running software that utilizes software timi...

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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 typematic r...

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    4-14 nec drivers and utilities video mode this field cannot be entered; it is an information field only. The system has a video controller. The default is “ega/vga.” 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, ...

  • Page 91: Caution

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-15 power management configuration plug and play configuration event logging configuration ! 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 proce...

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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 p...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-17 disabled com1, 3f8h, irq4 com2, 2f8h, irq3 com3, 3e8h, irq4 auto (default) 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....

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    4-18 nec drivers and utilities epp − sets the parallel port to the enhanced parallel port (epp) mode. Advanced chipset configuration the advanced chipset configuration allows parameters that affect system performance to be changed. Place the cursor in the advanced menu field and select the advanced ...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-19 640 kb (default) − directs address mapping between 512 kb and 640 kb to the system dram. Unless using an isa expansion board that requires access to this address range, this field should not be changed. Isa lfb size the isa video linear frame buffer (lfb) size provides...

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    4-20 nec drivers and utilities an isa card connects to a pci graphics card via the vesa-compatible feature connector. The isa card connects to a color monitor. 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 time...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-21 onboard audio disables the onboard audio on the system board. The default is “enabled” on all systems. Banks 0 and 1 simm detected these fields cannot be entered; they are information fields only. These fields display either “fast page mode,” “edo mode,” or “none insta...

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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 management ...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-23 hot key the hot key field is used to define a key that, when entered, will cause the bios to put the os into power management mode. Use this field to choose an alphabetic character. After exiting setup, press ctrl – alt – user defined alphabetic character to use the fe...

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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.” plug and play configuration when the cursor is placed in the peripher...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-25 use bios setup (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 managers ...

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    4-26 nec drivers and utilities when a value other than “disabled” is selected, a block is unshadowed and the isa shared memory base address field appears. Disabled (default) 16 kb 32 kb 48 kb 64 kb 80 kb 96 kb note if a value of “ 96 kb ” is selected, then the isa shared memory base address field ca...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-27 irq 5,9,10,11 available available interrupt requests (irq) between irq3 through irq15 will be displayed. Interrupts consumed by onboard resources will not be visible. Note all but one irq can be set to “ used by isa card. ” one must remain available for a pci expansion...

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    4-28 nec drivers and utilities critical events in log: single bit ecc events multiple bit ecc events parity error events preboot events if critical events in log items are entered, the following is displayed: parity error events [count] if enter is pressed, the following appear: date of last occurre...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-29 security passwords password enabled password at boot access setup access all setup fields set unattended start set security hot key user password only yes no yes yes yes administrative password only no yes yes no no both user and administrative passwords yes no no (use...

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    4-30 nec drivers and utilities the security submenu lets you check or change the following password parameters. Note if neither the user or administrative password is “ enabled, ” the unattended start and security hot key fields are not displayed. Enter password this field allows you to enable a use...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-31 set administrative password this field allows you to enable an 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 s...

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    4-32 nec drivers and utilities disabled (default) − prompts the user for the password before the system boots. The text string prompt “enter password (1)” is displayed. Enabled − completely boots the system (including running config.Sys and autoexec.Bat), then locks the keyboard. The user password m...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-33 exit menu selecting “exit” from the menu bar displays the following exit options. Click on a topic for a description of the exit menu options. Note that esc does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit. Exit saving changes...

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    4-34 nec drivers and utilities load setup defaults to load all the default setup values in the setup menus, select “load setup defaults” from the exit submenu. Reloading the defaults does not affect any set passwords. The program displays this message: load setup defaults? Press enter to continue pr...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-35 3. Insert the flash diskette in drive a, and turn on the system. 4. When the flash upgrade menu appears, choose “update flash memory area from a file.” 5. When the menu asks you to enter a path/filename, use the arrow keys to select the “.Bio” file, and press enter . 6...

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    4-36 nec drivers and utilities the id for the scsi adapter board is 7 and the installed scsi hard drive is 0. Landesk client manager landesk client manager is provided with your powermate professional series system. Landesk client manager setup use the following procedure to setup the landesk client...

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    Nec drivers and utilities 4-37 pc health indicator pc health indicator consists of three parts: managing workstations pc health meter pc health description. Managing workstations client manager sets up a connection to all the workstations running on the network to allow the administrator to monitor ...

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    4-38 nec drivers and utilities pc health description the description of pc health is determined by monitoring various system components for threshold levels. Some of the components that are monitored are: drive space prediction of hard drive failure free virtual memory temperatures power supplies fa...

  • Page 115

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-39 keyboard/mouse video system resources i/o ports operating system network applications system files user information. You can also view the current system configuration, edit user information, and create or restore file snapshots. Using dmi as a part of the landesk clie...

  • Page 116

    4-40 nec drivers and utilities nec’s magiceye technology your powermate professional series computer has a chip mounted on the system board that supports nec’s magiceye™ technology. The purpose of this technology is to provide many new and advanced real-time monitoring capabilities used by dmi. The ...

  • Page 117

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-41 video drivers video drivers let you take advantage of your computer's integrated video hardware and extended graphics modes. Your system ships with matrox or number nine imagine video drivers for windows 95 or windows nt 4.0 loaded on your hard disk. The default video ...

  • Page 118

    4-42 nec drivers and utilities selecting cd restore options the following guidelines should help you decide which cd restore procedures you should use. Restore individual files this option lets you select the files and directories you want restored from the cd restore compact disc. Use this option t...

  • Page 119

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-43 before system recovery, you will need to back up all your data files to an external storage device (diskette, tape, or zip cartridge drive). System recovery removes all data. Be prepared with software installation diskettes of any software application programs that you...

  • Page 120

    4-44 nec drivers and utilities 5. Read the license agreement and click “i agree” to continue. The restore individual files screen appears. The screen is divided into two areas: 1 select files to restore — this is where you select the specific files you want to restore. 2 check list of files to be re...

  • Page 121

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-45 checking selected files to continue the restoration process, check the files to be restored as follows. 1. Look at the list of files in the “check list of files to be restored” area of the screen. 2. If you need to add any files to the list, go back to the preceding se...

  • Page 122: Caution:

    4-46 nec drivers and utilities recovering your system if your preinstalled software becomes unusable or you can’t reboot from the hard disk, you can restore your system to its original shipping configuration. System recovery erases and resets the hard disk completely before reinstalling the files. !...

  • Page 123

    Nec drivers and utilities 4-47 3. Turn on system power. The system recovery screen provides information about the restore process. Read this information. You can choose one of the following two options: continue — proceeds with the recovery program. Quit — exits the recovery program back to the oper...

  • Page 124: Installing Options

    Installing options 5-1 installing options your powermate professional series 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 m...

  • Page 125: Warning

    5-2 installing options video memory upgrade data storage devices external options. Installation of all options (except external options) requires system cover removal. Procedures for removing the cover are explained in this chapter. Safety precautions take care when working inside the system and whe...

  • Page 126

    Installing options 5-3 avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. Leave an option, such as a board or chip, in its anti-static packaging until ready to install it. Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components (boards, chips, and so on) by touching a grounded metal object, such as the sy...

  • Page 127: Warning

    5-4 installing options ! Warning before removing the system unit cover, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged. 1. Turn off and unplug the system unit. 2. Disconnect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and any other external options (s...

  • Page 128

    Installing options 5-5 3. Unscrew the three thumb screws at the rear of the system unit. If you installed a padlock on the back of the system, unlock the padlock and remove it. Removing cover screws 4. From the rear of the system, grasp the handle and pull it back so that the cover clears the padloc...

  • Page 129

    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 130

    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 131

    5-8 installing options 4. Secure the cover with the three thumb screws. (see “removing the system unit cover” earlier in this chapter.) 5. Reconnect all external peripherals. 6. Plug in your power cables. Expansion boards your powermate supports isa plug and play expansion boards. With plug and play...

  • Page 132

    Installing options 5-9 locating expansion slots 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. Remov...

  • Page 133: Caution

    5-10 installing options removing the cover slot screw save the screw for installing the expansion board. Save the slot cover for future use. ! 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...

  • Page 134

    Installing options 5-11 4. Hold the board by its edges and insert it into the expansion slot (see the following figure). Align full-size expansion boards with the guide rail at the front of the system unit. Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector. Gently rock the board from side-to-...

  • Page 135

    5-12 installing options 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 the screw that secures the board to the support bracket. 4. Pull the board out of the connector. Gently rock the board from si...

  • Page 136: Caution

    Installing options 5-13 note you may install avl approved, 60-ns or faster, edo or fpm simms. Parity, non- parity, or ecc simms are supported. Your system supports the following simms: 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 3...

  • Page 137

    5-14 installing options identify simm sockets. 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 conf...

  • Page 138

    Installing options 5-15 recommended memory upgrade path total simm simm memory socket 1 socket 2 socket 3 socket 4 32 mb 8 mb 8 mb 8 mb 8 mb 48 mb 16 mb 16 mb 8 mb 8 mb 80 mb 8 mb 8 mb 32 mb 32 mb 32 mb* 16 mb 16 mb empty empty 40 mb 16 mb 16 mb 4 mb 4 mb 48 mb 16 mb 16 mb 8 mb 8 mb 64 mb 16 mb 16 m...

  • Page 139: Caution:

    5-16 installing options ! 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 edges of the socket away from the simm. 4. Push the simm away...

  • Page 140: Caution

    Installing options 5-17 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 141

    5-18 installing options inserting the simm 6. Replace any cables or boards that may have been removed. 7. Replace the system unit cover. Video upgrade on powermate professional series models with 2 mb of standard video memory, you can upgrade the video memory to 4 mb by adding a 2-mb upgrade module ...

  • Page 142: Caution

    Installing options 5-19 ! Caution reduce static discharge by touching the system's metal chassis. Aligning the video module 3. Align the module over the socket. Using equal pressure, gently press the module into the sockets. 4. Replace the video board. 5. Replace the system unit cover..

  • Page 143

    5-20 installing options data storage devices the system board in the computer supports the following storage devices: two diskette drives, including the standard 1.44-mb diskette drive and the 16-speed ide cd-rom reader up to four external ide drives up to two internal ide drives. With the scsi, the...

  • Page 144

    Installing options 5-21 the following figure shows the device slot locations. Locating device slots.

  • Page 145

    5-22 installing options 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 termination jumpers on the optional diskette drive. See the documentation that...

  • Page 146

    Installing options 5-23 device cables the cables used for installation of optional storage devices include: diskette drive signal cable ide signal cable scsi signal cable system power cables. The diskette drive and ide cables shipped with the system each support two devices. Cable connector location...

  • Page 147

    5-24 installing options the installation of a second diskette drive in your system does not require the replacement of the existing diskette drive signal cable. Connect an optional diskette drive to the middle connector on the standard diskette drive signal cable. The colored edge of the cable goes ...

  • Page 148

    Installing options 5-25 each ide connector on the system board supports two ide devices. The addition of an ide device to an ide connector does not require the replacement of the existing ide signal cable. The following figure shows a typical three-connector ide cable. If the ide cable is not keyed ...

  • Page 149

    5-26 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 150

    Installing options 5-27 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 or ide device − scsi or ide hard disk drive or cd-rom ...

  • Page 151

    5-28 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 152

    Installing options 5-29 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 153

    5-30 installing options 3 1/2-inch drive installation use the following procedure to install a hard disk drive. 1. Remove the system unit cover. 2. Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device, such as setting jumpers and switches. 3. Remove and label any cables that interfere w...

  • Page 154

    Installing options 5-31 disconnect the power supply cables from the system board. 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 ...

  • Page 155

    5-32 installing options 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 156

    Installing options 5-33 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 157

    5-34 installing options 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 158

    Installing options 5-35 4. Remove the 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 slot as follows. 1. Follow...

  • Page 159

    5-36 installing options 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 160

    Installing options 5-37 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 161

    5-38 installing options 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 162

    Installing options 5-39 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 correctly. Fo...

  • Page 163

    5-40 installing options 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 164

    Installing options 5-41 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 165

    5-42 installing options 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 166: 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 need to change your processor speed setting ...

  • Page 167

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

  • Page 168

    Setting system board jumpers 6-3 the following table summarizes the system board jumper settings. System board jumper settings function jumper j9c1 configuration processsor frequency a 2-3 (233 mhz) 1-2 (266 mhz or 300 mhz) b 2-3 and 5-6 (233 mhz) 1-2 and 4-5 (266 mhz) 2-3 and 4-5 (300 mhz) c 2-3 pa...

  • Page 169: Warning

    6-4 setting system board jumpers 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. The following procedure ...

  • Page 170

    Setting system board jumpers 6-5 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. Bios recovery if an interruption occurs during ...

  • Page 171: Warning

    6-6 setting system board jumpers 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 (see “removing the system unit cover” in chapter 5). 3. Locate the bios recovery jumper...

  • Page 172

    Setting system board jumpers 6-7 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 displays a system configuration error message. 8. Power off, unplug the system and monitor, and remov...

  • Page 173: Caution:

    6-8 setting system board jumpers clearing cmos if you want to return your system to the factory default settings, use the following procedure to clear cmos to the default factory settings. ! Caution: clearing cmos changes your setup configuration including hard disk settings. 1. Power off the system...

  • Page 174

    Setting system board jumpers 6-9 clear cmos jumper 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 displays a system configuration error message. 8. Power off, unplug the system and ...

  • Page 175: Warning

    6-10 setting system board jumpers 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 per...

  • Page 176

    Setting system board jumpers 6-11 cmos setup access jumper 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 displays a system configuration error message. 8. Power off, unplug the sys...

  • Page 177: Warning

    6-12 setting system board jumpers 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 changing...

  • Page 178

    Setting system board jumpers 6-13 clear password jumper 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 ...

  • Page 179: 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 24-hour information services via the following services described in this chapter: neccsd faxflash ™ service neccsd bulletin board service america onli...

  • Page 180

    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 181

    24-hour information services 7-3 order information from faxflash as follows. 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 touch-tone telephone, enter 888-329-0088 (usa and canada) or 508-635-6090 (international). 3. Listen ...

  • Page 182

    7-4 24-hour information services neccsd bulletin board service if you have access to a modem, you can use the neccsd bulletin board service (bbs) to get the latest information on hardware and software. The bbs allows you to download files (video drivers, printer drivers, bios updates, etc.) for syst...

  • Page 183: Caution

    24-hour information services 7-5 5. Following the hyperterminal instructions, enter the bbs phone number (508-635-4706). Your business phone system and/or location might require a 9 1 or 1 prefix. Note the first time that you use the bbs, you are requested to provide information for a new user quest...

  • Page 184

    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 185

    24-hour information services 7-7 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, you can use the service to obtain information about neccsd and its products. You can use...

  • Page 186

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

  • Page 187

    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 188

    7-10 24-hour information services neccsd technical support services neccsd also offers direct technical support through its technical support center. (neccsd technical support is for u.S. And canadian customers only; international customers should check with their sales provider.) direct assistance ...

  • Page 189: 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 190

    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 191

    If you have a problem 8-3 does your system fail to recognize the cd-rom? Your drive designation may be incorrect. The reader is assigned as drive f. Solutions to common problems see the following sections to match your problem area and view the possible causes and solutions. When trying to solve pro...

  • Page 192

    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 193

    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 194

    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 195

    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 o...

  • Page 196

    8-8 if you have a problem speaker problems if you ordered speakers with your system , 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 ...

  • Page 197

    If you have a problem 8-9 getting help if you tried correcting problems yourself and were not successful, you may want to try one or more of the following 24-hour services for answers to your questions. (some services require a modem or fax machine.) neccsd faxflash service neccsd bulletin board ser...

  • Page 198

    8-10 if you have a problem getting help from the neccsd technical support center help is available to you through the neccsd technical support center. (international customers should check with their sales provider.) direct assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the neccsd techn...

  • Page 199

    If you have a problem 8-11 neccsd warranty/non-warranty repair service neccsd repair service is designed to support your warranty and non-warranty service activity. Before you call for repair service, see the previous sections in this chapter to determine if you can solve the problem yourself, withi...

  • Page 200: 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 201

    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 202

    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 203

    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 204

    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 205

    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 206

    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 207

    A-8 setting up a healthy work environment press the keys gently; do not bang them. Keep your shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers relaxed. 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....

  • Page 208

    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 209

    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 210

    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 for ...

  • Page 211

    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 212

    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 213: 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 214

    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 215

    Limited warranty b-3 how you can get warranty service year one for the first year, neccsd provides an on-site limited warranty for all powermate series computers installed within a 50-mile radius of a neccsd totalservice preferred dealer location or neccsd authorized third party maintenance organiza...

  • Page 216

    B-4 limited warranty 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 217

    Limited warranty b-5 for information, telephone 1-800-632-4565 note: all products returned to neccsd for service must have prior approval; this may be obtained by calling the above number. Neccsd products are warranted in accordance with the terms of the applicable neccsd limited warranty. Product p...

  • Page 218: System Specifications

    System specifications c-1 system specifications the following specifications are standard except where noted. System specifications are listed by component. Processor subsystem the 233-mhz , 266-mhz, or 300-mhz intel pentium ® ii processor (with mmx instruction set) is mounted on a processor card th...

  • Page 219

    C-2 system specifications processor mounting processor subsystem inserts into slot 1 on the system board. A 242-pin edge connector is implemented on the processor card for system board installation. Each end of slot 1 has a retention mechanism attach mount (rmam) inserted through the board. Rmam is ...

  • Page 220

    System specifications c-3 expansion by using the following simms: 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). Read-only memory (rom) flash rom 2 mbit system bios 64...

  • Page 221

    C-4 system specifications serial two high-speed rs-232c port, support transfer rates up to 115 kb per second; 9-pin connectors vga video monitor supports standard, super, and high-resolution vga modes;15-pin connector (d-shell) keyboard ps/2-compatible, 6-pin connector (mini din) mouse ps/2-compatib...

  • Page 222

    System specifications c-5 scsi (powermate professional series scsi models only) supports scsi-2 and scsi-3 peripherals 32-bit bus width 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 device slots six device slots f...

  • Page 223

    C-6 system specifications sound system audio integrated on system board 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 software address mapping and dma and irq sel...

  • Page 224

    System specifications c-7 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 height 1.6 in. (4.1 cm) width 19.0 in. (48.3 cm) depth 8.4 in (21.3 cm) weight − the following weights are averages. System un...

  • Page 225

    C-8 system specifications keyboard and mouse keyboard 104-key at enhanced function keys 12 keys, capable of up to 48 functions status lamps numeric lock, capital lock, and scroll lock keys numeric keypad standard separate cursor control keys standard mouse microsoft mouse.

  • Page 226: Graphics

    Graphics specifications d-1 graphics specifications the matrox mystique or number nine imagine™ 128 series 2 video board integrates motion video controller, graphics controller and graphics accelerator using a pci bus. Matrox mystique graphics controller mga-1064sg 64-bit graphics accelerator 3.3v f...

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    D-2 graphics specifications memory accelerated features: single color block mode (z & i buffer clearing) plane write mask replace plane write mask raster the system supports the following resolutions, colors, and refresh rates for the 2-mb matrox mystique video board installed in some models. Screen...

  • Page 228

    Graphics specifications d-3 video output signal: analog video connector: standard 15-pin d-shell feature connector: vesa 26-pin header 32-bit bus architecture: pci local bus the system supports the following resolutions, color depths, and refresh rates for the number nine imagine 128 series 2 video ...

  • Page 229: Index

    Index-1 a advanced menu, 4-14 america online, 7-6 audio connectors, 1-10 audio functions, using, 2-11 b backing up, 2-15 battery, 2-26 replacing, 2-26 bios recovery jumper, 6-5 boot options, 4-10 boot sequence, 4-10 boot speed, 4-11 bulletin board service, 7-4 c cable floppy drive, 5-23 hard disk si...

  • Page 230

    Index-2 disk lamp, 1-4 diskette drive, 1-5 diskettes, included, 3-1 documentation, xvi, 2-29, 2-30 drivers, 3-1 changing video, 2-18 video, 4-41 e ecp. See enhanced capabilities port e-mail support, 7-8 enhanced capabilities port, 3-10 enhanced parallel port, 3-10 epp. See enhanced parallel port err...

  • Page 231

    Index-3 i ide translation mode other operating systems, 4-9 information, 2-31 information services, 7-1 america online, 7-6 compuserve, 7-7 e-mail support, 7-8 fax support, 7-8 internet, 7-9 neccsd bulletin board service, 7-4 neccsd faxflash, 7-2 neccsd ftp site, 7-9 neccsd technical support, 7-10 n...

  • Page 232

    Index-4 mpeg, 3-7 n nec information group, 2-29 neccsd bulletin board service, 7- 4 neccsd faxflash, 7-2 neccsd repair service, 8-11 neccsd technical support center, 8-10 neccsd technical support services, 7-10 non-warranty repair service, 8-11 o online documentation, 2-29, 2-30 option installation,...

  • Page 233

    Index-5 reset button, 1-4 restarting your computer, 1-4 restoring individual files, 4-43 restoring system software restore individual files, 4-43–4-45 restore indvidual files, 4-42 system recovery, 4-42, 4-46, 4-47 s saving work, 2-15 scsi board, 1-13 features, 1-13 scsi cable, 5-25 scsi port, 3-11 ...

  • Page 234

    Index-6 t technical support, 7-10 troubleshooting, 8-1 common problems, 8-3 if you have a problem, 8-1 minor problems, 8-2 neccsd technical support center, 8-10 replacing the cmos battery, 2-26 typematic rate delay, 4-13 u universal serial bus ports, 1-11 upgrading memory, 5-14 using diskettes, 2-7 ...

  • Page 235

    (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 236

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