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

  • Page 2: Contents

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

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    Iv contents simm upgrade ........................................................ 3-17 checking system memory.................................... 3-18 removing a simm .............................................. 3-20 installing a simm ............................................... 3-21 video upgr...

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    Contents v 4 setting system parameters the setup utility ...................................................... 4-2 how to start setup ................................................... 4-3 how to use setup ..................................................... 4-4 the menu bar ........................

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    Vi contents 5 setting system board jumpers changing processor jumper settings ......................... 5-2 clearing your password ........................................... 5-5 6 using voyetra sound software power bar ................................................................ 6-2 audio mixer...

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    Contents vii a setting up a healthy work environment making your computer work for you...................... A-1 arrange your equipment .......................................... A-3 adjust your chair .................................................... A-4 adjust your input devices....................

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    Viii contents list of tables quick reference to information about your computer 2-5 setup key functions................................................. 4-6 main menu parameters............................................. 4-8 ide hard disk parameters........................................ 4-11 mem...

  • Page 8: Using This Guide

    Using this guide ix using this guide the powermate ve etc 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 yours...

  • Page 9: Warning

    X using this guide appendix a, setting up a healthy work environment, contains guidelines to help you use your computer productively and safely. This appendix also instructs you on how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve, muscle, or tendon disorders. Appendix b, r...

  • Page 10: Caution

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

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    Xii using this guide how does your workplace measure up? This brochure provides information for setting up and using your computer productively and safely. Information includes guidelines to reduce the risk of injury associated with using a computer. Windows ® 95 user’s guide this guide is a quick r...

  • Page 12: 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 figure shows the features on the front of the system. A brief description of the features follows the figure. Front features power button cd-rom reader* diskette drive a system controls and lamps *multimedia systems only..

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    Introducing your computer 1-3 the following figure depicts in detail the system 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...

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    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 diskette drive a diskette drive a loads and starts programs from a diskette. Diskette drive a is your primary “bootable” drive. Diskette drive a features your diskette drive has the following features: diskette drive busy lamp lights when your diskette drive is reading ...

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    1-6 introducing your computer cd-rom reader an eight-speed cd-rom reader is a standard feature in multimedia models. The cd-rom reader is assigned as drive f. Use the cd-rom reader to load and start programs from a compact disc (cd). You can also use the cd-rom reader to play your audio cds. Note yo...

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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 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 the...

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    Introducing your computer 1-9 the following figure identifies the audio connectors (multimedia systems only) and network board connectors called out in the previous figure. Audio and network board connectors external connectors external connectors let you attach peripheral devices, such as a monitor...

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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. The line in jack l...

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    Introducing your computer 1-11 serial ports attach a serial device with a 9-pin connector to each serial port. Serial devices include a pointing device, serial printer, or modem. The buffered high-speed serial port supports transfer rates of up to 19.2 kb per second. Keyboard port attach your keyboa...

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    1-12 introducing your computer speakers multimedia models come with a pair of high-quality, 8-watt stereo speakers that you can arrange to suit your work environment. An ac adapter comes with the system. To take full advantage of your stereo speakers and system’s sound capabilities, set up the speak...

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    Introducing your computer 1-13 the sound software is voyetra multimedia sound software. See chapter 6 for information on using the multimedia sound software. Microphone the microphone allows you to record voice and sound into your computer data files. See chapter 6 for information on recording sound...

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Getting started 2-1 getting started this chapter provides the information you need to start using your system. Information includes: using a mouse if you are already familiar with using a mouse, skip this section. About your online documentation read this section for an explanation of the online doc...

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    2-2 getting started press pressing the mouse button holds an action until you release the mouse button. Drag dragging the mouse attaches the pointer to an object on the screen and allows you to highlight text or move an object. To drag an object, point to the object, press the left mouse button, and...

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    Getting started 2-3 the nec powermate ve etc series system documentation is a comprehensive source of information about your system. To help you find the information you need, the documentation is organized by topic and the following modules: system tour user’s guide product information center optio...

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    2-4 getting started where to go from here once you have your system up and running, we suggest that you do the following: if you have options to install, see chapter 3, installing options. Make the distribution media, see “operating system backup utility” in chapter 4. Read appendix a, setting up a ...

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    Getting started 2-5 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 nec powermate ve etc ser...

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    2-6 getting started quick reference to information about your computer what you want to find where to find it adding options “adding internal options” or “adding external options,” in the online option installation center ( nec powermate ve etc series system documentation) chapter 3 in this guide un...

  • Page 31: Installing Options

    Installing options 3-1 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 nec ...

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    3-2 installing options drives − your system supports a total of four storage devices. In addition to the standard 3 1/2-inch 1.44 mb diskette drive, three other storage device slots are available. Hard disk configurations come with a hard disk drive installed and multimedia systems include an instal...

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    Installing options 3-3 some of the options require locating the connector on the system board. See the following figure for connector locations. System board sockets and connectors all options require the system cover removal. Procedures for removing the cover are explained later in this chapter. Ca...

  • Page 34: Warning

    3-4 installing options safety precautions take care when working inside the system and when handling computer components. Avoid electric shock or personal injury by observing the following warning. ! Warning before removing the system unit cover, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable....

  • Page 35: Warning

    Installing options 3-5 always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid touching the components on the chip or board. Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit. Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at powe...

  • Page 36: Caution

    3-6 installing options ! Caution electrostatic discharge can damage computer components. Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before removing the system unit cover. 3. Remove the two cover screws from the rear of the system unit. Removing cover screws 4. From the rear of the syste...

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    Installing options 3-7 releasing the cover 5. Lift the cover up and away from the system unit. Replacing the system unit cover replace the cover as follows. 1. Align the tabs on the sides of the cover with the inside unit frame as you position the cover over the chassis. Replacing the system unit co...

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    3-8 installing options 2. Slide the cover forward to meet the front panel. 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. 3. Secure the cover with the two cover screws r...

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    Installing options 3-9 isa expansion slots support industry-standard 8-bit or 16- bit expansion boards. The shared pci/isa slot also supports a pci expansion board. As noted in the following figure, full size expansion boards cannot be installed in the bottom slot and the inside slot. The bottom slo...

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    3-10 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. If installing a board in the ...

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    Installing options 3-11 ! 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. Removing a slot cover 5....

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    3-12 installing options installing the expansion board 7. Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board. 8. Replace the system unit cover. Installing an expansion board in the inside slot use this procedure if installing an expansion board into the inside slot in your system. 1. Remove th...

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    Installing options 3-13 ! Caution take care not to drop the slot cover and support into the system. Removing the slot cover support screws 4. Hold the board by its edges, component side down and the bracket end facing the rear of the unit, and insert it into the expansion slot. Press the board firml...

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    3-14 installing options 5. Hold the slot cover support over the expansion board bracket and replace the two screws removed earlier. The slot cover support secures the expansion board in place. Attaching the slot cover support 6. Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board. 7. Replace th...

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    Installing options 3-15 3. Remove the screw that secures the board to the support bracket. 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 slot cover that was removed when the option board was install...

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    3-16 installing options 3. Remove the two screws that secure the slot cover support and expansion board bracket to the rear of the system. Remove the slot cover support from inside the system unit. ! Caution take care not to drop the slot cover support into the system, as it could damage the system ...

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    Installing options 3-17 simm upgrade your powermate system comes with 16 mb of main system memory. Four sockets on the system board support up to 128 mb of high-speed memory using industry- standard, tin-plated, single in-line memory modules (simm). Note you can install 60-ns edo, parity or non- par...

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    3-18 installing options checking system memory use the following procedure to: check the memory installed in the system determine the simm configuration needed to increase memory note simm memory must be installed in pairs of the same memory type. Identify simm sockets. 1. Locate the four simm socke...

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    Installing options 3-19 recommended memory upgrade path total simm simm memory socket 1 socket 2 socket 3 socket 4 8 mb 4 mb 4 mb empty empty 16 mb 4 mb 4 mb 4 mb 4 mb 16 mb 8 mb 8 mb empty empty 24 mb 4 mb 4 mb 8 mb 8 mb 24 mb 8 mb 8 mb 4 mb 4 mb 32 mb 8 mb 8 mb 8 mb 8 mb 32 mb 16 mb 16 mb empty em...

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    3-20 installing options 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 “option installation procedures” earlier in the chapter). 3. Press the metal...

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    Installing options 3-21 installing a simm install a simm as follows. 1. Remove the system unit cover. 2. Locate the simm sockets (see “option installation procedures” earlier in the chapter). Remove any currently installed simms that are not needed. ! Caution before installing a simm, reduce static ...

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    3-22 installing options 5. Tilt the simm towards the locking tabs using equal pressure at the ends of the simm until it locks into the socket. 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 to 2 ...

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    Installing options 3-23 ! Caution reduce static discharge by touching the system's metal chassis. 3. Align the notched ends of the module and socket. Using equal pressure, gently press the module into the socket. Repeat for the second module. Aligning the video dram module with the socket 4. Replace...

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    3-24 installing options processor upgrade the zero-insertion force (zif) socket accepts pin-grid-array (pga) processors, such as the primary processor or an overdrive processor. ! Caution incorrect installation of the processor can damage the processor, system board, or both. Follow the installation...

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    Installing options 3-25 ! Caution before picking up the processor, reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the system unit. See “safety precautions” in this chapter. 5. Lift the processor out of the socket. Installing the processor 1. Remove the processor currently in the system (see ...

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    3-26 installing options 4. Check to see if the newly installed processor requires a system board jumper change (see chapter 5, setting system board jumpers). 5. Replace any boards removed during this procedure. 6. Replace the system unit cover. Data storage devices the system board in the computer s...

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    Installing options 3-27 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 te...

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    3-28 installing options the standard ide hard disk is set as the master device on the primary ide connector. The cd-rom reader in multimedia models is the master device on the secondary ide connector. Device cables the cables used for installation of optional storage devices include: diskette drive ...

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    Installing options 3-29 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 of the existing diskette drive ...

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    3-30 installing options 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. Each ide connector on the system board...

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    Installing options 3-31 system power cables power cables come from the power supply and are attached to the standard storage devices. System power cables vary in length and provide connector sizes to accommodate a variety of supported storage configurations. Power cable connectors are keyed to fit o...

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    3-32 installing options cabling an ide device use the following procedure to cable an ide device. 1. Connect the ide signal cable connector to the connector on the ide device. Take care to prevent bending drive connector pins. Align the ide cable connector as shown in the following figure. 2. Locate...

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    Installing options 3-33 cabling a diskette drive use the following procedure to cable 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 ca...

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    3-34 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: removing the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket installing a 3 1/2-inch drive removing the front panel installing a 5 1/4-inch device repl...

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    Installing options 3-35 4. Carefully lift the drive bracket up and place it on top of the power supply. Avoid pulling on the installed drive cables. Removing the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket power supply 3 1/2-inch drive bracket tabs tab screw.

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    3-36 installing options 3 1/2-inch drive installation use the following procedure to install a hard disk drive into the drive bracket. 1. Remove the system unit cover. 2. Remove the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket from the system unit (see “removing the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket”). 3. Follow the preinstalla...

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    Installing options 3-37 7. Connect the drive cables. 8. Replace the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket (see “replacing the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket”). Removing the front panel remove the front panel only if you are installing a 5 1/4- inch device. The front panel does not need to be removed if you are install...

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    3-38 installing options 4. Remove the blank panel from the selected slot by pressing the panel tabs from inside the front panel and pushing the blank panel out. Locating the blank panel tabs 5. Remove the perforated metal plate from the selected slot on the chassis by pulling the metal plate back an...

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    Installing options 3-39 note if the 5 1/4-inch device comes with drive rails, do not attach them. Remove any rails already attached. See the documentation that comes with the device. 4. From the front of the system, insert the device, connector end first, into the device slot. Note to easily access ...

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    3-40 installing options securing the device 8. Replace the drive bracket (see “replacing the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket”)..

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    Installing options 3-41 replacing the front panel replace the front panel only after it has been removed for a 5 1/4-inch device installation. If installing a 5 1/4-inch device, see “installing the 5 1/4-inch device.” 1. Align the four front panel tabs with the holes in the front of the system unit....

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    3-42 installing options replacing the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket when replacing the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket, take care to prevent pulling and loosening the cable connections. 1. Place the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket in the 3 1/2-inch device slot. 2. Slide the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket toward the front of...

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    Installing options 3-43 note if a 1.2-mb diskette drive was installed, remove the protective cardboard insert from the drive. 6. Run the setup program to set the new configuration. Adding external options this subsection includes installation procedures for the following external options: parallel p...

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    3-44 installing options connecting a printer cable connecting an rs-232c device connect an rs-232c device to the system as follows. 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 of...

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    Installing options 3-45 3. Secure the cable with the screws provided. 4. Connect the other end to the serial device. Connecting an rs-232c cable serial port 2 serial port 1 serial cable screws.

  • Page 76: Setting System

    Setting system parameters 4-1 setting system parameters this chapter describes the setup utility program that allows you to enter system configuration information and control special features of the system. Note your system ships from the factory with the correct system parameters for your configura...

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    4-2 setting system parameters the setup utility the setup utility lets you view and set system parameters. Use the setup utility program to set the time and date. Update or check system parameters when you add or remove expansion options. Change or set power management features. Correct a hardware d...

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    Setting system parameters 4-3 how to start setup to start the setup utility, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or reboot your system. Setup displays the following message: press to enter setup 2. Press f2 . Setup’s main menu window appears similar to the following screen. Note the screen shown is typic...

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    4-4 setting system parameters how to use setup the setup utility has a main menu window and five top- level menus with submenus. The main menu window contains the following areas: a title line — the top line of the main menu. This line displays the setup utility name and copyright message. The menu ...

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    Setting system parameters 4-5 the menu bar the menu bar at the top of the main menu window lists these menus: main — use this menu for basic system configuration. For example, select “main” to set the system time, system date, diskette drives, and video parameters. Use this menu to check memory para...

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    4-6 setting system parameters the legend bar use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the setup menu to make your selections or exit the current menu. The following table describes the legend keys and their alternates. Setup key functions key function f1 or alt-h displays the general h...

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    Setting system parameters 4-7 selecting a menu item to select a menu item, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the field you want. Then use the value keys (f5, -, f6, +, or space bar) to cycle through the value for that field. The save values command in the exit menu saves the values currently ...

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    4-8 setting system parameters parameters available directly from the main menu summary window have a right-pointing triangle next to the parameter. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the parameter and press enter to select a submenu. See the sections following the table for a description of ma...

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    Setting system parameters 4-9 ide adapters ide adapters control the ide devices, such as ide hard disk drives and ide cd-rom readers, in your system. Your system uses two ide controllers integrated on the system board. Setup supports up to four ide devices, with an ide adapter for each of the follow...

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    4-10 setting system parameters select the ide adapter option configuration directly from the main menu summary window. Available options include: ide adapter 0 master ide adapter 0 slave ide adapter 1 master ide adapter 1 slave. Ide adapter 0 configures the fast ide port (ide1 connector), and ide ad...

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    Setting system parameters 4-11 ide hard disk parameters parameter options description type 1 to 39 user auto selecting 1 to 39 fills in all remaining fields with values for predefined disk type. “user” prompts the user to fill in remaining fields. When “auto” is selected the bios automatically sets ...

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    4-12 setting system parameters ! Caution incorrect settings can cause the system to malfunction. Memory cache parameters parameter options description external cache enabled (default) disabled sets the state of external cache. Cache video bios area enabled (default) disabled controls caching of the ...

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    Setting system parameters 4-13 boot option parameters parameters options description summary screen enabled (default) disable displays system configuration at the end of boot-up. Floppy check enabled (default) disabled verifies diskette type during bootup. Disabling speeds boot time. Last boot fail ...

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    4-14 setting system parameters keyboard features parameters parameters options description numlock auto (default) on off on or off turns num lock on or off at bootup. Auto turns num lock on if it finds a numeric key pad. Keyboard auto- repeat rate fast (default) medium slow sets the delay time after...

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    Setting system parameters 4-15 advanced menu parameters parameter options description plug & play os no yes (default) select “yes” if you are using a plug & play capable operating system such as windows 95. Otherwise, set to “no.” reset configuration data no (default) yes if windows 95 or the icu ha...

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    4-16 setting system parameters note a supervisor password might be required to select parameters from the integrated peripherals menu. Use the legend keys to make your selections and exit to the main menu. Use the table that follows to configure your peripherals. Integrated peripherals parameters fe...

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    Setting system parameters 4-17 integrated peripherals parameters feature options description diskette controller enabled (default) disabled enables the on-board diskette drive controller. Local bus ide adapter both (default) disabled primary enables the on-board ide controllers. “both” enables the p...

  • Page 93: Caution

    4-18 setting system parameters ! Caution the features that you set in the security menu affect the features that appear on the security menu as well as on other setup menus. Enabling “supervisor password” requires a password for entering setup. Passwords are not case sensitive. Pressing enter at eit...

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    Setting system parameters 4-19 system security options feature options description supervisor password disabled (default) enabled sets to enabled when entering a password at set supervisor password. Set supervisor password up to seven alphanumeric characters pressing enter displays a dialog box for ...

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    4-20 setting system parameters system security options feature options description system backup reminder virus check reminder disabled (default) daily weekly monthly when a schedule is specified, displays a message during bootup asking (y/n) if you have backed up the system or scanned it for viruse...

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    Setting system parameters 4-21 note to disable all power management features, set advanced power management (apm) to disabled. See the following table to set power management parameters. Power management parameters feature options description apm enabled (default) disabled advanced power management ...

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    4-22 setting system parameters the boot menu selecting “boot” from the menu bar displays the following list of boot devices: diskette drive cd-rom reader hard drive the exit menu selecting “exit” from the menu bar displays the following exit options. Note that esc does not exit this menu. You must s...

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    Setting system parameters 4-23 during bootup, setup attempts to load the values you saved in nvram. If the values saved in nvram cause the system boot to fail, reboot and press f2 to enter setup. In setup, you can load the rom default values (as described in “get default values”) or try to change th...

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    4-24 setting system parameters load previous values if, during a setup session, you change your mind about your selections and have not yet saved the values to nvram, you can restore the values you previously saved to nvram. Selecting load previous values on the exit menu updates all the selections ...

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    Setting system parameters 4-25 system restore options system restore options available to you are as follows: restore individual files this option lets you select the files and directories you want restored from the product recovery cd. Use this option to restore only a few files or to have total co...

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    4-26 setting system parameters restore individual files restore individual files to your hard disk as follows: 1. With system power on, insert the product recovery cd into the cd-rom reader. 2. On the windows 95 desktop, double click “my computer.” 3. Double click the cd-rom reader “(f:)” icon. The ...

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    Setting system parameters 4-27 selecting files under “select files to restore,” select your files as follows: 1. From the left dialog box, highlight the directory that contains the files you want to restore. 2. From the right dialog box, highlight the files you want to use: to restore all of the fil...

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    4-28 setting system parameters 3. If you need to remove any files from the list, do so as follows. To remove only selected files, highlight the file name and click “delete item in list.” this method lets you remove one item at a time. To remove the entire list, click “clear list.” once the list is s...

  • Page 104: Caution

    Setting system parameters 4-29 system recovery if your preinstalled software becomes unusable and you cannot reboot from the hard disk, you can restore your system to its initial shipping configuration. System recovery erases and resets the hard disk completely before reinstalling the files. ! Cauti...

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    4-30 setting system parameters 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 ms-dos. ...

  • Page 106: Setting System Board

    Setting system board jumpers 5-1 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: upgrading your processor resetting your password...

  • Page 107: Warning:

    5-2 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...

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    Setting system board jumpers 5-3 locating system configuration jumpers 4. Set the processor/bus speed jumpers for your processor upgrade. Change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins as shown in the following figure. Use needle-nose pliers to move a j...

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    5-4 setting system board jumpers processor/bus speed jumper settings 5. Reinstall any removed expansion boards (see “installing an expansion board” in chapter 3). 6. Replace the system unit cover (see “replacing the system unit cover” in chapter 3). Reconnect the power cables and peripheral devices....

  • Page 110: Warning

    Setting system board jumpers 5-5 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 ...

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    5-6 setting system board jumpers 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. Remove the jumper block from the password clear jumper pins. 10. If you removed any expan...

  • Page 112: Using Voyetra Sound

    Using voyetra sound software 6-1 using voyetra sound software your powermate multimedia configuration ships with voyetra ® multimedia sound software. Use this software to adjust the volume of your speakers, record sound using a microphone, play, edit, and record .Wav files, play music on your cd-rom...

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    6-2 using voyetra sound software the voyetra’s sound software screen resembles a component stereo system. Each module controls a function of your sound system. An explanation of each module follows the figure. Audiostation main screen layout power bar the power bar is the most important module becau...

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    Using voyetra sound software 6-3 to activate a module, click on the appropriate button. If the module is open, it closes and disappears from the stack. If the module is closed, it opens and appears at the bottom of the stack. To quit audiostation, click on the power button. The power bar buttons are...

  • Page 115

    6-4 using voyetra sound software adjusting the sound with speakers the controls on your 8-watt speakers let you adjust the treble, bass, and volume (see the speakers in chapter 1 for control locations). Cd player the cd player lets you play audio cds. To play a cd, use the following procedure. 1. Pl...

  • Page 116

    Using voyetra sound software 6-5 recording digital audio files to record .Wav files, use the following procedures. 1. Connect your audio source (microphone, cd player, tape deck) to the input jack at the back of the system. 2. From the mixer module, select your input source and set the recording vol...

  • Page 117

    6-6 using voyetra sound software editing digital audio files to edit digital audio files, click on the edit button. This launched the audioview program with the current file open. Midi player the midi player plays, edits, and records musical instrument digital interface (midi) sequences and saves th...

  • Page 118: If You Have A Problem

    If you have a problem 7-1 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 119

    7-2 if you have a problem problem checklist if you have problems, 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 connected t...

  • Page 120

    If you have a problem 7-3 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 121

    7-4 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 doc...

  • Page 122

    If you have a problem 7-5 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 123

    7-6 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 124

    If you have a problem 7-7 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 125

    7-8 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 through...

  • Page 126: Caution

    If you have a problem 7-9 replacing the cmos battery your system board uses a 3-volt lithium battery (see the following figure) to maintain system configuration information. If your system fails to maintain system configuration information, replace it with an identically rated battery from the same ...

  • Page 127

    7-10 if you have a problem 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 boar...

  • Page 128: Caution

    If you have a problem 7-11 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 wit...

  • Page 129

    7-12 if you have a problem 6. Carefully lift the clip on the battery socket. 7. With the positive (+) side facing up, slide the new battery into the socket. 8. Replace any removed expansion boards. 9. Replace the system unit cover. 10. Connect external peripherals and power cables 11. Run the setup ...

  • Page 130: 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 131

    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 132

    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 133

    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 134

    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 135

    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 136

    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 137

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

  • Page 138

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-9 adjust your monitor correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue. Check the following when you position the monitor. Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Your...

  • Page 139

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

  • Page 140

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-11 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 141

    A-12 setting up a healthy work environment 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 142

    Setting up a healthy work environment a-13 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 143

    A-14 setting up a healthy work environment 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 144: Reviewing System

    Reviewing system interrupts b-1 reviewing system interrupts interrupt controller the interrupt controller accepts requests from peripherals, issues interrupt requests to the processor, resolves interrupt priorities, and provides vectors for the processor to determine which interrupt routine to execu...

  • Page 145

    B-2 reviewing system interrupts interrupt level assignments interrupt priority interrupt device irq08 real-time clock irq09 audio (available on non-multimedia systems) irq10 available irq11 network interface board irq12 ps/2 mouse irq13 coprocessor irq14 primary ide irq15 secondary ide.

  • Page 146: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty c-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 147

    C-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 attempted...

  • Page 148

    Limited warranty c-3 what we will pay for and what we will not pay for we will pay labor and material expenses for covered items, but we will not pay for the following: 1. Removal or installation charges. 2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls. Thes...

  • Page 149

    C-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 150

    Limited warranty c-5 for warranty information, telephone 1-888-etc-supt (1-888-382-7878) 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 l...

  • Page 151: Index

    Index-1 a activating a module, 6-3 apm, 4-21 audio connectors, 1-10 audio mixer, 6-3 audiostation modules cd, 6-4 midi, 6-6 mixer, 6-3 wav player, 6-4 audiostation screen, 6-2 b backup, 4-20 battery, 4-22 replacing, 7-9 boot parameters, 4-12 c cd player, 6-4 cd-rom reader drive assignment, 1-6 eject...

  • Page 152

    Index-2 f features back, 1-8–1-11 cd-rom reader, 1-6 diskette drive, 1-5 front, 1-2–1-8 power saving, 1-3 system controls and lamps, 1-3–1-4 finding information, 2-5 full power on mode, 1-4 h hard disk drive controller, 4-15 headphones, 1-7 healthy work environment, a-1 i i/o ports, 4-15 ide control...

  • Page 153

    Index-3 o online diagnostics, 7-12 online documentation, xii, 2-2, 2-4 option installation, 3-1, 3-26 cover removal, 3-5 expansion boards, 3-8 external options, 3-43 precautions, 3-4 processor upgrade, 3-24 simm memory, 3-17 storage devices, 3-26 video memory, 3-22 p parallel port, 1-10 passwords, 4...

  • Page 154

    Index-4 ide controller, 4-15 ide devices, 4-9 integrated peripherals, 4-15, 4-16 key functions, 4-6 keyboard parameters, 4-13 legend bar, 4-6, 4-7 loading default settings, 4-23 loading previous values, 4-24 main menu, 4-3 main menu options, 4-7 main menu summary window, 4-4, 4-8 memory, 4-7 menu ba...

  • Page 155: Declaration of Conformity

    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 dt ve series is in conformit...