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NEC PowerMate SPB-Wash User Manual

NEC PowerMate SPB-Wash User Manual (222 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.71 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

8
- Text Conventions
  9
- Related Documents
  10
1 Reviewing System Features

12
- Front Features
  14
  - System Controls and Lamps
    15
  - Diskette Drive a
    16
  - CD-ROM/DVD Drive
    17
- Back Features
  19
  - External Connectors
    22
- Power Supply
  24
- Zip Drive
  24
- Speakers
  25
- Mouse
  26
- Microphone
  26
2 Using Your Computer

27
- System Operation
  28
  - Starting up
    28
  - Shutting down
    29
  - Setting the Date and Time
    31
  - Using Diskettes
    31
  - Using Cds
    32
    
    Handling Compact Discs
    32
    
    Loading a CD
    34
    
    Removing a CD
    34
  - Using Your System's Audio Functions
    34
  - Setting Power Management
    35
  - Protecting Your System
    35
    
    Setting a Password
    36
    
    Using a Password
    37
- Productivity
  37
  - Saving Your Work
    38
  - Backing up Your Work
    38
  - Printing a Document
    39
- Display Properties
  40
- System Care
  41
- Online Documentation
  44
- Where to Go from here
  44
3 Understanding System Features

46
- Standard Features
  47
- System Chassis
  48
- System Board Components
  48
  - Processor
    48
  - Drive Interfaces
    48
  - Ports
    48
  - System Memory
    49
  - Intel Xcelerator Multifunction Controller
    49
  - Flash ROM
    49
  - Plug and Play
    50
  - Graphics and Multimedia Features
    50
    
    Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Interface
    50
    
    Video Support
    50
    
    Audio
    51
  - Super I/O Controller
    51
  - USB Ports
    52
  - Dual IDE Channels
    52
  - Power-Saving Feature
    52
- Options and Upgrades
  53
  - Network Interface Card
    53
  - Modem
    53
  - Removable Storage
    53
  - Keyboard
    53
  - Speakers
    53
  - Audio
    54
  - Video
    54
4 Configuring the System

55
- System BIOS and the Setup Utility
  56
  - Setup Utility
    56
    
    When to Use Setup
    57
    
    How to Start Setup
    58
    
    How to Use Setup
    58
  - Maintenance Menu
    59
  - Main Menu
    60
  - Advanced Menu
    62
    
    Peripheral Configuration Submenu
    63
    
    IDE Configuration Submenu
    64
    
    Floppy Options Submenu
    67
    
    DMI Event Logging Submenu
    68
    
    Video Configuration Submenu
    69
    
    Resource Configuration Submenu
    69
  - Security Menu
    71
    
    How to Set a Password
    72
    
    How to Disable Password Protection
    73
  - Power Menu
    75
  - Boot Menu
    76
    
    Hard Drive Submenu
    78
    
    Removable Devices Submenu
    79
    
    Removable Format Submenu
    79
  - Exit Menu
    79
- BIOS Flash Utility
  81
- Video Drivers
  82
- Jumper Settings
  83
  - Locating the Jumper
    83
  - Clearing Your Password
    84
  - Recovering the BIOS
    86
5 Installing Options

88
- Option Installation
  89
  - Safety Precautions
    89
- Cover Removal and Replacement
  91
  - Removing the Access Cover
    91
  - Replacing the Access Cover
    93
- Expansion Boards
  94
  - Installing an Expansion Board
    96
  - Removing an Expansion Board
    99
- Memory Upgrade
  100
  - Removing a DIMM
    102
  - Installing a DIMM
    103
- Data Storage Devices
  105
  - Locating Device Slots
    105
  - Preparing the Device
    106
  - Identifying Device Cables
    107
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    107
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    108
    
    System Power Cables
    109
  - Cabling Storage Devices
    110
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    110
    
    Cabling an Accessible 5 1/4-Inch Device
    112
  - Installing Storage Devices
    112
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    113
    
    Removing the CD-ROM/DVD Drive
    114
    
    Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Device
    115
    
    Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device
    120
    
    Replacing the Front Panel
    122
- External Options
  122
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    123
  - Connecting a Serial Device
    124
6 Solving System Problems

125
- Problem Checklist
  127
- Solutions to Common Problems
  128
  - System Problems
    128
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    130
  - Monitor Problems
    130
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    131
  - CD-ROM/DVD Drive Problems
    132
  - Speaker Problems
    132
  - Microphone Problems
    133
- Getting Help
  133
- Battery Replacement
  135
7 Getting Services and Support

138
- NEC CSD Website
  139
- NEC CSD FTP Site
  140
- NEC CSD Faxflash Service
  141
- NEC CSD Bulletin Board Service
  143
- Email/Fax Technical Support Service
  145
- NEC CSD Technical Support Services
  146
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

147
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  148
- Arrange Your Equipment
  150
- Adjust Your Chair
  151
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  153
- Adjust Your Monitor
  155
- Vary Your Workday
  157
- Preexisting Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  158
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  159
  - Checking Your Chair
    159
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    159
  - Checking Your Mouse
    159
  - Checking Your Monitor
    159
  - Checking You
    160
System Specifications

161
- Standard Features
  162
  - Processor
    162
  - Second Level Cache
    162
  - Memory
    163
  - Chipset
    165
    
    Intel 82440BX PCI/AGP Controller (PAC
    165
    
    Intel 82371EB PCI ISA IDE Xcelerator (PIIX4E
    167
    
    Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP
    168
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support
    169
  - IDE Support
    169
  - Super I/O Controller
    170
  - Serial Ports
    170
  - Parallel Port
    170
  - Diskette Drive Controller
    170
  - Keyboard and Mouse
    171
  - Interrupt Requests (Irqs
    171
  - Audio Support
    172
    
    Audio Subsystem
    172
    
    Audio Connectors
    172
    
    CD-ROM Audio Connector
    172
  - Expansion Slots
    173
  - Bios
    173
  - Monitor Support
    173
  - Power Supply
    174
    
    Power Consumption
    175
    
    DC Voltage
    175
- Environmental Specifications
  175
  - Ambient Temperature
    175
  - Humidity
    176
C System Board, Connectors, and Error Messages

177
- System Board
  177
- Connectors
  179
  - Rear Panel Connectors
    179
  - Internal Connectors
    180
- Error Messages
  184
- Beep Codes
  187
Glossary

189
Index

216

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