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- Page 1 Installing Your Explora 700 Network Computer Part Number 9300587 Rev. A October, 1997 Network Computing Devices, Inc. 350 North Bernardo Avenue Mountain View, California 94043 Email: support@ncd.com...
- Page 2 All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropri- ately capitalized. NCD cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.
- Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: Network Computing Devices, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 350 N. Bernardo Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043 Type of Equipment: X-Terminal Model No.: Xplora and Xplorapro family of bases Application of Council Directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC Standards to which Conformity is Declared: EN 55022, EN 50082-1, EN 60950 Importer’s Name: Network Computing Devices (France) SARL Importer’s Address: 5, bis rue de Petit-Robinson, 78353 Jouy-en-Josas cedex, France We hereby declare the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards.
- Page 4 One common example is the syndrome known as “tennis elbow.” Although a conclusive direct causal relationship between computer use and these adverse health effects has yet to be scientifically proven, NCD recommends that you read and follow these guidelines in setting up and using your new NCD network computer.
- Page 5 The prevailing professional opinion to date is that VDTs are safe. NCD products comply with the applicable regulations and standards for electromagnetic radiation set forth by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standards Association, and the German VDE Standard.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents About the Explora 700 Network Computer Chapter 1 Explora 700 Product Line Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 3 Connectors 3-2 Power Connections 3-3 Power Connections for Inside the USA 3-4 Power Connections for Outside the USA 3-5 Power Cord for the UK 3-5... - Page 8 Contents Specifications Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Isolating Faulty Components 7-1 Mouse Troubleshooting 7-1 Monitor Troubleshooting 7-2 Base Troubleshooting 7-2 In Case of Trouble 7-2 Returning Components 7-3 Ethernet Address of Replacement Bases 7-3 Comments on the Booklet 7-3 viii...
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Page 9: About The Explora 700 Network Computer
1 About the Explora 700 Network Computer The Explora 700 network computer ( ) consists of a circuit board in a base, a monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard. You can purchase the alone or with a monitor. The base, shown in Figure 1-1, supports the weight of a color monitor. - Page 10 Table 1-1 lists the features of the Explora 700. Table 1-1 Features Feature Explora 700 MIPS R4700, 150 MHz Memory 8 MB standard, 256MB maximum, fast-page mode only Graphics S3 TRIO64V2/DX, 2 MB EDO DRAM used as a frame buffer, 1600x1200...
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Page 11: Explora 700 Product Line
2 Explora 700 Product Line Figure 2-1 shows the Explora 700 base and all its components, including options. Monitor and video cable (optional) Explora 700 Power supplies and line cords Keyboard PS/2 mouse PCMCIA card (optional) Memory SIMM (optional) Figure 2-1 Explora 700 Components Unpack the shipping cartons and make sure you have all of the standard components and any optional components that you ordered. - Page 12 2-2 Explora 700 Product Line...
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Page 13: Basic Installation
3 Basic Installation This section describes the location of Explora 700 connectors, controls, and indicators, and illustrates the installation of the Warning To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, do not expose the power supply, NC, monitor line cord, or monitor to rain or moisture. -
Page 14: Connectors
This section describes and illustrates the installation of the Explora 700 Caution Before connecting any cables, make sure the power is off. Do not connect any power cords to the Explora 700 unless the monitor, keyboard, and mouse are properly connected. If you are installing additional memory in your , do not complete the basic installation until you have installed the memory. -
Page 15: Power Connections
Figure 3-1 Explora 700 Connectors Power Connections This section describes and illustrates the power connection to the Explora 700 Warning Carefully observe these power connection instructions. Failure to follow these instructions can cause fire or electric shock hazard. -
Page 16: Power Connections For Inside The Usa
Power Connections Power Connections for Inside the USA There are three different sets of power components available if you ordered your for use inside the USA: 1. A 115-volt power transformer for the that plugs directly into the wall outlet and a 115-volt line cord for the monitor. See Figure 3-2. 115-volt transformer for the NC 115-volt line cord for the monitor Figure 3-2 Wall-Plug Transformer and Line Cord... -
Page 17: Power Connections For Outside The Usa
1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. The fuse cover is detachable. Never use the plug with the cover omitted. Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators for the Explora 700 are shown in Figure 3-4. Front view Back view... - Page 18 Controls and Indicators 3-6 Basic Installation...
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Page 19: Selecting Screen Resolution
If you are using third-party monitors, you might damage your monitor by selecting the wrong screen resolution. Make sure your monitor supports your selection. If you are using NCD monitors, you will get a blank screen if you select a screen resolution that is outside the range of your monitor. - Page 20 3. When you are in the Boot Monitor (> prompt), press the Setup key or type . The Main menu appears. (See Figure 4-1.) se <CR> Help Keyboard Monitor Network Boot Done Help Use the arrow keys to navigate through the menus listed across the top of the screen: Left, Right Go to previous or next menus.
- Page 21 1600 x 1200 60Hz 1600 x 1200 65Hz Press Shift-T to rest new monitor parameters, Esc to stop test Figure 4-2 Supported Resolutions for Explora 700 5. Press the up or down arrow keys to select the correct setting for your monitor.
- Page 22 10. Press the right arrow key to select . The menu shown in Figure 4-3 Done appears. Help Keyboard Monitor Network Boot Done Done Reboot Exit Undo Save Parameters and reboot. Press <Return> to confirm Figure 4-3 Boot Monitor Done Menu 11.
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Page 23: Installing Optional Equipment
5 Installing Optional Equipment This section describes the installation of the Explora 700 optional equipment. The optional equipment is shown in Figure 5-1. Power combo cable Memory SIMM PCMCIA card Figure 5-1 Optional Equipment If you are adding additional memory, do so before doing Section 3, “Basic Installation,”... - Page 24 ❏ You can intermix fast-page mode and s. You will always get EDO SIMM fast-page mode performance. See Table 5-1 for the allowable configuration of the two pair of slots. Table 5-1 Explora 700 Memory Configurations First Second First Second...
- Page 25 Installing Additional Memory Table 5-2 SIMM Specifications Speed Fast-page mode or , 60 nanoseconds (ns) or faster (lower ns ratings are faster). 72 pins. Profile Low profile (maximum 1.1 inches (28 mm) tall). Use tin- plated contacts. SIMM Thickness Board thickness of 0.047 inches to 0.054 inches (0.050 inches (1.27 mm) nominal).
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Page 26: Disassembling The Base
Installing Additional Memory Disassembling the Base 1. Remove all cables connected to the . If a card is installed, PCMCIA remove it. 2. Place the with the top up and the front facing you (preferably, on an anti-static mat). 3. Use your finger to release the clip on the front control panel and remove the panel. - Page 27 Installing Additional Memory 5. Lift the top section up at the front so you can slide the top’s tabs from the bottom section’s slots to separate the cover from the bottom. See Figure 5-2. Caution Lift the top section up at the front only until you can slide the top’s tabs from the bottom section’s slots.
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Page 28: Installing Simms
Figure 5-5.) Observe the currently in the slots and refer to Table 5-1, SIMMs “Explora 700 Memory Configurations,” on page 5-2 to determine your configuration. Decide what you want your new configuration to be. If you need to remove existing , go to “Removing SIMMs”... - Page 29 Installing Additional Memory To install the SIMM 1. Hold the by its edges. Orient the so that the notch is facing the SIMM SIMM front left of the unit. See Figure 5-6. Notch Figure 5-6 Notch in SIMM 2. Tilt the at a 45-degree angle.
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Page 30: Removing Simms
Installing Additional Memory Removing SIMMs To remove a SIMM 1. Use either your two forefingers or your thumbs or use a small flat-blade screwdriver to push back the two metal tabs located on each end of the slot. (See Figure 5-7.) SIMM 2. -
Page 31: Testing Memory
Installing Additional Memory 2. Lower the front of the top section until the three tabs slide through the three slots on the bottom section. 3. Replace the front control panel. 4. Replace the PCMCIA card if appropriate. See “Installing PCMCIA Cards” on page 5-11. - Page 32 Installing Additional Memory 4. Press the Return key to run the test once. F Loop forever E Loop until error Q Main menu <cr> Test once Esc Abort testing Enter choice? <CR> If memory is good, a diagnostic code such as the following displays: Pass -00000001 If an error is detected, a message such as the following displays: Error: found 0000DEAD expected A5A5A5A5 at 2003FFFC RAM...
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Page 33: Installing Pcmcia Cards
Caution Do not insert or remove the PCMCIA card while the unit is running. Always turn NC power off first. Do not use a 12-volt PCMCIA card on Explora 700 NCs. Only 5-volt PCMCIA cards are supported. Most cards have an arrow on the top face side showing which... - Page 34 Installing PCMCIA Cards 3. With the arrow side facing up, slide the card into the slot until PCMCIA you feel the card make contact with the pins in the socket. Caution Do not force the card into the socket. The card should go straight in. 4.
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Page 35: Installing The Power Combo Cable
Installing the Power Combo Cable Installing the Power Combo Cable Use the optional power combo cable in place of the monitor’s line cord when you have a power transformer that requires its own line cord. Install the combo cable, power transformer, and line cord as shown in Figure 5-11. To NC Power transformer (varies with voltage) 12.0 in. - Page 36 Installing the Power Combo Cable 5-14 Installing Optional Equipment...
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Page 37: Chapter 6 Specifications
6 Specifications Table 6-1 list the Explora 700 specifications. Table 6-1 Explora 700 Specifications Category Topic Specification Hardware Microprocessor MIPS R4700, 150 MHz architecture Video Coprocessor S3 TRIO64V2/DX DRAM 8MB fast-page mode PROM 512KB flash Memory upgrades 4 SIMM slots... - Page 38 Table 6-1 Explora 700 Specifications (Continued) Category Topic Specification Environmental Temperature 10°× C (50°× F) to 40×° C (104°× F) operating range Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing Altitude Up to 3,050 meters (10,000 feet) Controls and Power switch, Power LED, Network...
- Page 39 Table 6-1 Explora 700 Specifications (Continued) Category Topic Specification Input Devices Keyboards 97-key UNIX style keyboard (N-97) 97-key Kana keyboard (Japanese characters) (N-97K) 101-key PS/2 style keyboards (N-101M, N-101MPS) Windows 95-compatible keyboards 102-key international version (N-102) 108-key LK401-compatible keyboard (N-108LK)
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Page 41: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
For example, if a keyboard appears to be faulty, turn off the , disconnect the keyboard, and connect a keyboard from another . If the second NCD NC keyboard works, you know that the problem is with the first keyboard and not with another component, such as the base. Mouse Troubleshooting Most mouse problems are caused by a dirty ball or a loose connection between the mouse cable and the base. -
Page 42: Monitor Troubleshooting
Technical Support at (650) 691-7445 ❏ Send a Technical Support at (650) 903-7426 ❏ Send e-mail to Technical Support at support@ncd.com ❏ See ’s home page at http://www.ncd.com Regardless of the method you use to report the problem to , you must have the following information ready: ❏... -
Page 43: Returning Components
If a base is replaced, its Ethernet address is different on the replacement base. You must change system files that contain Ethernet addresses. Comments on the Booklet You can send comments, suggestions, or questions about this booklet to the Technical Publications Department by Internet e-mail. Write to techpubs@ncd.com Troubleshooting 7-3... - Page 44 In Case of Trouble 7-4 Troubleshooting...