User Manuals: NEC POWERMATE PRO2180 Desktop Computer

User Manuals: NEC POWERMATE PRO2180 Desktop Computer

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NEC POWERMATE PRO2180 Manual

NEC POWERMATE PRO2180 Manual (211 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

10
- Text Conventions
  11
- Related Documents
  12
1 Introducing Your Computer

14
- Front Features
  15
  - System Controls and Lamps
    16
  - IR Window
    17
  - Diskette Drive a
    18
  - CD-ROM Reader
    19
- Back Features
  21
  - External Connectors
    22
  - Power Supply Features
    24
  - Matrox Video Board
    25
  - SCSI Adapter Board
    26
  - Speakers
    27
  - Microphone
    28
2 Using Your Computer

29
- System Operation
  29
  - Starting up
    29
  - Shutting down
    30
  - Setting Date and Time
    31
  - Using System Features
    32
    
    Using a Mouse
    32
    
    Diskette Removal
    34
    
    Using Diskettes
    34
    
    Handling Compact Discs
    36
    
    Loading a CD
    37
    
    Removing a CD
    38
    
    Suspend Power
    38
    
    Using Your Systems Audio Functions
    38
  - Protection Features
    39
    
    Setting a Password
    39
    
    Using a Password
    40
- Productivity
  42
  - Saving Your Work
    42
  - Backing up Your Work
    42
  - Printing a Document
    43
- Changing Video Drivers
  44
- System Care
  44
3 Understanding System Features

54
- System Chassis
  55
- System Board Components
  56
  - Processor
    56
  - System Memory
    57
  - Interrupt Controller
    57
- Interrupt Level Assignments
  58
  - PCI Local Bus
    59
  - Flash ROM
    59
  - Graphics Features
    60
    
    Graphics Accelerator
    60
    
    Motion Video Controller
    60
    
    Video Support
    61
    
    Dual IDE Ports
    62
    
    Feature Connector
    62
    
    High-Speed Communication Ports
    62
    
    SCSI Port
    63
    
    Sound System
    63
    
    USB Port
    63
    
    ZIF Socket
    63
    
    Plug and Play Support
    64
    
    Power Saving Feature
    64
4 NEC Drivers and Utilities

65
- The Setup Utility
  65
  - When to Use Setup
    66
  - How to Start Setup
    67
  - How to Use Setup
    68
- Navigation Keys
  68
  - Main Menu
    69
    
    Diskette Drive
    70
    
    IDE Devices
    70
    
    System Date/Time
    70
    
    IDE Device Configuration
    71
    
    IDE Device Configuration Submenu
    71
    
    IDE Translation Mode
    72
    
    Boot Options
    74
    
    Boot Options Submenu
    74
    
    Boot Sequence
    74
    
    Language
    74
    
    Boot Speed
    75
    
    Num Lock
    75
    
    Speaker
    75
    
    System Cache
    75
    
    Hard Disk Pre-Delay
    76
    
    Setup Prompt
    76
    
    Typematic Rate Programming
    76
    
    Video Mode
    77
    
    Base Memory
    78
    
    BIOS Version
    78
    
    Extended Memory
    78
    
    Mouse
    78
  - Advanced Menu
    78
    
    Cache Size
    79
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    79
    
    Peripheral Submenu
    79
    
    Processor Speed
    79
    
    Processor Type
    79
    
    Floppy Interface
    80
    
    IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)
    80
    
    Peripheral Configuration Mode
    80
    
    Serial Port (1 and 2) Address
    80
    
    USB Interface
    80
    
    Parallel Port Address
    81
    
    Parallel Port Mode
    81
    
    Serial Port 2 IR Mode
    81
  - Advanced Chipset Configuration
    82
    
    Advanced Chipset Configuration Submenu
    82
    
    Base Memory Size
    82
    
    Isa LFB Base Address
    83
    
    Isa LFB Size
    83
    
    Video Palette Snoop
    83
    
    Latency Timer (PCI Clock)
    84
    
    Memory Error Detection
    84
    
    Banks 0 and 1 SIMM Detected
    85
    
    Onboard Audio
    85
  - Power Management Configuration
    85
    
    Power Management Submenu
    85
    
    IDE Drive Power down
    86
    
    Inactivity Timer (Minutes)
    86
    
    VESA Video Power down
    86
    
    Hot Key
    87
- Hot Key Parameters
  87
  - Auto Start on AC Loss
    88
  - Power-On COM1 Ring
    88
  - Plug and Play Configuration
    88
    
    Plug and Play Submenu
    88
    
    Boot with Pnp os
    89
    
    ISA Shared Memory Size
    89
    
    ISA Shared Memory Base Address
    90
  - Event Logging Configuration
    91
- Security Menu
  91
- Security Passwords
  91
- Exit Menu
  94
  - Exit Saving Changes
    94
  - Exit Discarding Changes
    95
    
    Discard Changes
    95
    
    Load Setup Defaults
    95
  - Flash Utility
    96
  - Scsiselect Utility
    97
  - Landesk Client Manager
    97
    
    Managing Workstations
    98
    
    PC Health Indicator
    98
    
    PC Health Meter
    98
    
    PC Health Description
    99
    
    Inventory
    100
    
    Heceta Capabilities
    101
    
    Using DMI
    101
  - Video Drivers
    102
5 Installing Options

104
- Option Installation Procedures
  105
  - Safety Precautions
    105
- Cover Removal/Replacement Procedure
  107
  - Removing the System Unit Cover
    107
  - Replacing the System Unit Cover
    110
- Expansion Boards
  111
  - Locating Expansion Slots
    111
  - Installing an Expansion Board
    113
  - Removing an Expansion Board
    115
- SIMM Upgrade
  116
  - Checking System Memory
    117
- Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
  119
  - Removing a SIMM
    120
  - Installing a SIMM
    121
  - Video Upgrade
    122
  - Processor Upgrade
    124
    
    Removing the Processor
    124
    
    Installing the Processor
    125
  - Data Storage Devices
    126
    
    Locating Device Slots
    127
    
    Preparing the Device
    129
    
    Device Cables
    130
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    131
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    132
    
    SCSI Cable
    133
    
    System Power Cables
    133
    
    Cabling Storage Devices
    134
    
    Cabling an IDE or SCSI Device
    135
    
    Cabling a Diskette Drive
    136
    
    Installing Storage Devices
    136
    
    1/2-Inch Drive Installation
    137
    
    Removing the Side Panel
    139
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    140
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    142
    
    Replacing the Front and Side Panels
    144
  - Adding External Options
    146
    
    Connecting a Parallel Printer
    146
    
    Connecting an RS-232C Device
    147
    
    Connecting a SCSI Device
    148
6 Setting System Board Jumpers

150
- Changing Processor Jumper Settings
  151
- BIOS Recovery
  154
- Clearing CMOS
  156
- Denying Access to CMOS Setup
  158
- Clearing Your Password
  160
24-Hour Information Services

162
- Nec's Fastfacts Service
  163
- NEC Bulletin Board Service
  165
- America Online Service
  167
- Compuserve Online Service
  168
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  169
- Internet
  170
- NEC Technical Support Services
  171
8 If You Have a Problem

172
- Problem Checklist
  173
- Solutions to Common Problems
  174
  - System Problems
    174
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    176
  - Monitor Problems
    177
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    178
  - CD-ROM Problems
    178
  - Speaker Problems
    179
  - Microphone Problems
    179
- Getting Help
  180
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

183
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  183
- Arrange Your Equipment
  185
- Adjust Your Chair
  186
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  188
- Adjust Your Monitor
  190
- Vary Your Workday
  192
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  193
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  194
  - Checking Your Chair
    194
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    194
  - Checking Your Mouse
    194
  - Checking Your Monitor
    194
  - Checking You
    195

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