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DESKPOWER P300 Series User's Manual
(Model: P321 / P323)
Fujitsu endeavours to ensure that the information in this document is correct, but accepts no liability
for any error or omission in the same. Any procedures described in this document for operating Fujitsu
products should be read and understood by the operator before such products are used. To ensure
that Fujitsu products function without risk to safety and health, such procedures should be strictly
observed by the operator. The development of Fujitsu products and services is continuous and
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  • Page 1 Fujitsu endeavours to ensure that the information in this document is correct, but accepts no liability for any error or omission in the same. Any procedures described in this document for operating Fujitsu products should be read and understood by the operator before such products are used. To ensure that Fujitsu products function without risk to safety and health, such procedures should be strictly observed by the operator.
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 3 13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.
  • Page 4 Make sure that you read the manual when using this product. Fujitsu, as a member of the International Energy Star Program, recognizes that this equipment is compliant with the standard of the International Energy Star Program.
  • Page 5 Using this Product for High-Safety Applications This product is for office, personal, home, ordinary industry and other general use. It is not designed and manufactured for use in high-safety applications. Do not use this product for such applications without taking measures to satisfy the high-safety requirements.
  • Page 6 Microsoft Service Pack ® ® Microsoft Corp. offers Service Pack to provide the users of Microsoft Windows with more stable system operation (http://www.microsoft.com/). ® The latest version of the Service Pack helps you configure the most stable system using Microsoft ®...
  • Page 7 Conventions Used in This Manual Introduction This manual tells you how to put your PC into operation and how to operate it in daily use. Depending on the configuration level chosen some of the hardware components described may not be available on your PC. Please observe the notes on your operating system. You can incorporate operable drives (for example DAT drive) as well as other boards.
  • Page 8 Important Notes In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which is essential to take note of when working with your PC. The manufacturer's notes contain helpful information on your PC. Safety CAUTION During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on environmental conditions in the chapter entitled "Technical data"...
  • Page 9 Fujitsu is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorised modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorised modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
  • Page 10 Transporting the PC CAUTION Transport all parts separately in their original packaging or in a packaging which protects them from knocks and jolts, to the new site. Do not unpack them until all transportation manoeuvres are completed. Never drop the monitor! Cleaning the PC CAUTION Turn off all power and equipment switches and remove the power plug from the mains supply.
  • Page 11 Disposal and recycling This device has been manufactured to the highest possible degree from materials which can be recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not environmentally damaging. The device may be taken back after use to be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition that is the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimed will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.
  • Page 12 Warning and Caution Labels Your PC bears the warning and caution labels as shown below. The warning and caution labels must not be removed or damaged. Rear of the PC main unit To prevent electric shock, WARNING switch off the PC and connected peripherals and Electric shock unplug power cords from...
  • Page 13 Organization of This Manual Before Reading This Manual This section contains cautions for safe operation, representations and symbols used in this manual. Be sure to read this first! Chapter Preparing for Use This chapter provides the names and functions of individual parts. Chapter Operation This chapter explains basic operations and basic items for using the PC.
  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHAPTER 1 Preparing for Use 1 Preparing for Use ................2 Unpacking and Checking the Delivery ............. 2 Steps for Initial Setup ..................2 Setting Up the PC .................... 3 Connect the Monitor, Mouse and Keyboard ............. 3 Connecting the PC to the Mains Voltage ............5 Initial Switch-on: Software will be Installed ............
  • Page 15 CHAPTER 4 System Expansion 1 System Expansions ................ 28 Information about boards ................28 Opening the casing ..................29 Closing the casing ..................29 Installing and Removing a Board ..............30 Low-Profiles boards ..................34 Installing an Additional Serial Port ..............34 Installing and Removing the Hard Disk Drives ..........
  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Preparing For Use

    CHAPTER 1 Preparing for Use...
  • Page 18: Preparing For Use

    1 Preparing for Use CAUTION Please take note of the safety information in the "Important notes" chapter. I Unpacking and Checking the Delivery It is recommended not to throw away the original packaging material! It may be required for reshipment at some later date. G Unpack all the individual parts.
  • Page 19: Setting Up The Pc

    I Setting Up the PC CAUTION When installing your PC, give consideration to the recommendations and safety notes. Set up the PC only in its correct orientation. The points to observe are illustrated on the following pages. We recommend that you place your equipment on a surface with good anti-slip qualities. In view of the multitude of different finishes and varnishes used on furniture, it is possible that the rubber feet of the devices will mark the surface they stand on.
  • Page 20 Connecting the mouse Connecting a PS/2 mouse G Connect the PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 mouse port on the system unit. Connecting USB mouse G Connect the USB mouse to the USB port on the system unit. If you do not attach a mouse at the PS/2 mouse port , you can disable the mouse controller in the BIOS Setup in order to free the IRQ12 for a different application.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Pc To The Mains Voltage

    I Connecting the PC to the Mains Voltage 100 V - 127 V 100 V - 127 V 200 V - 240 V 200 V - 240 V a = Notch for inserting the screwdriver Check the voltage setting. Notch for inserting the screwdriver If the power supply of your PC does not have a slide-in or plug-in element for setting the rated voltage, then your system automatically sets itself to the local rated voltage.
  • Page 22: Initial Switch-On: Software Will Be Installed

    Plug the system unit's power cable into the system unit (1) and then into the grounded mains outlet (2). I Initial Switch-On: Software will be Installed If the PC is connected to a network, the network protocol is required as well as the user and server details.
  • Page 23 Switching on PC with devices with main power switch ON/OFF switch Press the ON/OFF switch on the front of the PC. The power-on indicator lights green and the PC is started. Installing the software During installation, follow the instructions on screen. Consult the operating system manual if there is anything unclear about the requested input data.
  • Page 24: Connecting External Devices

    I Connecting External Devices CAUTION Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm. Always take hold of the actual plug. Never unplug a cable by pulling the cable itself. Connect and disconnect the cables in the order described below. With the exception of USB devices, always remove all power plugs before connecting external devices! Read the documentation on the external device before connecting it.
  • Page 25 Connections on the system unit The ports for external devices are on the rear and on the front of the system unit. The ports available on your PC depend on the configuration level you have selected. The standard ports are marked with the symbols shown below (or similar).
  • Page 26 Connecting external devices to the serial port External devices can be connected to the serial port (e.g. a modem). Connect the data cable to the external device. Connect the data cable to the serial port For an exact description of how to connect external devices to the serial port , please refer to the device documentation.
  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Operation

    CHAPTER 2 Operation...
  • Page 28: Operation

    1 Operation Switching On the PC Switch the monitor on (see the operating manual for the monitor). On devices with main power switch Switch the PC on with the main power switch on the back panel. If the power-on indicator lights orange or flashes green/orange, press the power button on the front of the casing.
  • Page 29: Switching Off The Pc

    Switching Off the PC On devices with main power switch Shut down the operating system properly. For Windows: select Shut Down from the Start menu. If the operating system does not automatically switch off the PC, switch the PC to ready to operate by pressing the power button or turn it off by pressing the main power switch when requested to do so.
  • Page 30: Indicators On The Pc

    I Indicators on the PC The indicators are on the front of the casing. Hard disk indicator The indicator lights up when the hard disk drive of the PC is accessed. Power-on indicator – The indicator lights green: The PC is on. –...
  • Page 31: Keyboard

    2 Keyboard 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 Esc key Pressing this key cancels the operation the application program is executing. F keys These F keys are assigned specific functions for each application. Back space key Press the Back Space key to move the cursor to the left while deleting characters. Insert key Press the Insert key to switch between character insert mode and overwrite mode.
  • Page 32 Ctrl key Use the Ctrl key in combination with another key. Its function varies with each application. 10 Windows key Press the Windows key to display the Start menu. 11 Alt key Use the Ctrl key in combination with another key. Its function varies with each application. 12 Application key This key has the same function as clicking the right mouse button.
  • Page 33: Floppy Disks

    3 Floppy Disks I Working with Floppy Disks Follow the instructions supplied by the vendor of the floppy disks. Never clean the floppy disk drives with cleaning disks. Any attempt would destroy the read/ write head in the disk drive within 20 seconds. Insertion direction Label area Write protection switch for a 720 KB or a 1.44 MB floppy disk...
  • Page 34: Settings In Bios Setup

    I Settings in BIOS Setup The BIOS Setup menu allows you to set your hardware configuration and system functions. When the PC is delivered, the default entries are valid. You may customise these settings to your requirements in the BIOS Setup. I Property and Data Protection Software functions and mechanical locking offer a broad range of functions for protecting your PC and your personal data from unauthorised access.
  • Page 35: Bios Setup Security Functions

    I BIOS Setup Security Functions The Security menu in BIOS Setup offers you various options for protecting your personal data against unauthorised access, e.g.: Preventing unauthorised BIOS Setup entry Preventing unauthorised system access Preventing unauthorised access to the settings of boards with their own BIOS Preventing system booting from the diskette drive Preventing unauthorised writing of diskettes Protecting BIOS from being overwritten...
  • Page 37 CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting and Tips...
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting And Tips

    1 Troubleshooting and Tips CAUTION Take careful note of the safety warnings and in the “Preparing for Use” chapter, when you connect or disconnect cables. If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described: in this chapter in the documentation of the connected devices in the help systems of the software used.
  • Page 39 The screen stays blank If your screen remains blank this may be due to the following: Monitor is switched off Switch your monitor on. Power saving has been activated (screen is blank) Press any key on the keyboard. Deactivate the screen saver. Enter the appropriate password. Brightness control is set too dark Adjust the brightness control.
  • Page 40: No Mouse Pointer Displayed On The Screen

    Wrong monitor has been set under Windows 2000/XP Restart the PC. If the message Starting Windows appears, press function key [F8]. The Windows 2000/XP Advanced Options Menu appears. Select Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Network. Set the correct values for the attached monitor as described in the operating manual of the monitor by selecting Start →...
  • Page 41: Time And/Or Date Is Not Correct

    I Time and/or Date is Not Correct You can set the time and date in the BIOS Setup or in the operating system. Set the time and date. If the time and date are repeatedly wrong when you switch on your PC, the on-board battery is flat.
  • Page 43: Chapter 4 System Expansion

    CHAPTER 4 System Expansion...
  • Page 44: System Expansions

    1 System Expansions It may be necessary to update the BIOS when carrying out a system expansion or hardware upgrade. In this case, please contact our customer service centre. When installing components with a high power loss, make sure that the maximum permissible temperatures of the individual components are not exceeded.
  • Page 45: Opening The Casing

    I Opening the casing Switch the PC off. The PC must not be in the energy-saving mode! CAUTION Please take note of the safety information in the "Important notes" chapter. Pull the power plug out of the mains outlet! If any cables connected to the PC are in the way, disconnect them from the PC Place the system unit in a convenient working position.
  • Page 46: Installing And Removing A Board

    I Installing and removing a board CAUTION Please take note of the “Information about boards” chapter. In the upper three slots you can install boards with a length of up to 230 mm, and in the lower slot boards with a length of up to 315 mm. The number, position and arrangement of the board slots on the mainboard can be found in the technical manual for the mainboard.
  • Page 47 Make the required settings for the board. Push the board up to its slot (1). Ensure that the end of a long board without angle bracket fits into the corresponding guide of the casing. Press the board into the slot so that it engages. Fasten the board into place with the screw (2).
  • Page 48 Removing a board Open the system unit (see "Opening the system unit"). Disconnect the cables connected to the board. Remove the screw (1). Remove the board from the system unit (2). Place the board into appropriate packaging. CAUTION To ensure proper cooling, fire protection and observation of the relevant EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) regulations, you must mount a rear slot cover plate.
  • Page 49 Push the rear slot cover plate into the slot (1). Fasten the rear slot cover plate with the screw (2). Close the casing (see "Closing the casing"). CAUTION If you have installed or removed a PCI board, please check the relevant PCI slot settings in the BIOS Setup.
  • Page 50: Low-Profiles Boards

    I Low-Profile boards For units with a particularly low overall height, there are so-called low-profile boards with a slot cover with a lower overall height to match the low-profile units. To also install these low-profile boards in normal board slots, you must mount a corresponding slot adapter beforehand. Mounting slot adapter Fit the slot adapter on the slot cover of the low-profile board (1) and screw it on (2).
  • Page 51: Installing And Removing The Hard Disk Drives

    I Installing and Removing the Hard Disk Drives Open the casing (see "Opening the casing"). Removing a hard disk drive Press the EasyChange rails mounted on the hard disk drive together somewhat (1) and pull the hard disk drive out of the case in the direction of the arrow (2). Disconnect all cables connected to the drive (data cable, power supply cable).
  • Page 52 Installing a hard disk drive Take the new hard disk drive out of its packaging. Make the required settings (e.g. master/slave, cable select) on the drives. Secure the EasyChange rails on the side of the hard disk by inserting the upper pins of the EasyChange rail in the corresponding holes of the hard disk.
  • Page 53: Chapter 5 Electrical Data

    CHAPTER 5 Electrical Data...
  • Page 54: Electrical Data

    Electrical Data DESKPOWER P300 Rated voltage range: (selectable) 100 V -127 V / 200 V - 240 V Frequency: 50 Hz -60 Hz Max. rated current • Casing with monitor socket 100 V -127 V / 6,0 A 200 V -240 V / 3.0 A •...

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