Table Of Contents - NEC VERSA LX Service And Reference Manual

Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................... vii
Abbreviations.......................................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1 System Overview
Getting to Know the NEC Versa LX .................................................................................... 1-2
Around the Front of the System............................................................................................ 1-3
LCD Panel ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
Status Panel ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit........................................................................................ 1-5
Around the Back of the System ............................................................................................ 1-7
Around the Left Side of the System...................................................................................... 1-8
Around the Right Side of the System ................................................................................. 1-10
Around the Bottom of the System ...................................................................................... 1-12
Internal Components........................................................................................................... 1-12
Battery Pack .................................................................................................................. 1-12
Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................................................ 1-13
File Bay ......................................................................................................................... 1-13
VersaBay III .................................................................................................................. 1-13
CPU Board .................................................................................................................... 1-13
Audio Board .................................................................................................................. 1-13
CMOS Battery............................................................................................................... 1-13
Bridge Battery ............................................................................................................... 1-13
ChipSet ............................................................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2 System Configuration and Setup
Power Sources for Your NEC Versa .................................................................................... 2-2
Using the AC Adapter ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Powering On ......................................................................................................... 2-4
Using the Main Battery Pack........................................................................................... 2-4
Determining Battery Status................................................................................... 2-5
When to Change the Battery ................................................................................. 2-6
Battery Handling................................................................................................... 2-7
Replacing the Battery............................................................................................ 2-7
Battery Precautions ............................................................................................... 2-9
Recharging Battery Precautions.......................................................................... 2-10
Extending Battery Life........................................................................................ 2-10
NEC VersaBay III Battery............................................................................................. 2-10
Internal Batteries ........................................................................................................... 2-10
CMOS Battery .................................................................................................... 2-10
Bridge Battery..................................................................................................... 2-11
BIOS Setup ......................................................................................................................... 2-11
How to Enter the BIOS Setup ....................................................................................... 2-11
BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu .......................................................................... 2-12
How to Use BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 2-12
Looking at Screens.............................................................................................. 2-13
Using Keys.......................................................................................................... 2-13
Checking/Setting System Parameters ................................................................. 2-14
BIOS Setup Menus ........................................................................................................ 2-16
Standard CMOS Setup ........................................................................................ 2-16
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