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NEC POWERMATE PROFESSIONAL PII User Manual

NEC POWERMATE PROFESSIONAL PII User Manual (236 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.4 MB

Table of Contents

Declaration of Conformity
1
Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

13
Graphics Specifications

14
- Text Conventions
  15
- Related Documents
  16
1 Introducing Your Computer

18
- Front Features
  19
  - System Controls and Lamps
    20
  - IR Window
    21
  - Diskette Drive a
    22
  - CD-ROM Reader
    23
- Back Features
  25
  - External Connectors
    26
  - Locking Tab
    28
  - Power Supply Features
    28
  - Video Board
    29
  - Matrox Mystique
    29
  - SCSI Adapter Board
    30
  - Speakers
    32
2 Using Your Computer

33
- System Operation
  33
  - Starting up
    33
  - Setup Icon
    35
  - Shutting down
    35
  - Setting Date and Time
    36
  - Using System Features
    37
    
    Using a Mouse
    37
    
    Diskette Removal
    39
    
    Using Diskettes
    39
    
    Handling Compact Discs
    41
    
    Loading a CD
    42
    
    Removing a CD
    43
    
    Suspend Power
    43
    
    Using Your System's Audio Functions
    43
  - Protection Features
    44
    
    Setting a Password
    44
    
    Using a Password
    45
- Productivity
  47
  - Saving Your Work
    47
  - Backing up Your Work
    47
  - Printing a Document
    48
- Changing Display Properties
  49
  - Windows 95
    49
  - Windows NT 4.0
    51
- System Care
  53
- Using Online Documentation
  61
- Where to Go from here
  62
- Quick Reference to Information about
  63
3 Understanding System Features

65
- Your Computer
  65
- System Chassis
  67
- System Board Components
  67
  - Processor
    68
  - System Memory
    68
  - Interrupt Controller
    69
- Interrupt Level Assignments
  69
  - PCI Local Bus
    70
  - Flash ROM
    70
  - Graphics Features
    71
    
    Motion Video Controller
    71
    
    Graphics Accelerator
    72
    
    Video Support
    72
- Matrox Mystique Video Board Support
  73
- Number Nine Imagine Video Board Support
  73
  - Feature Connector
    74
  - High-Speed Communication Ports
    74
  - Dual IDE Ports
    74
  - USB Port
    75
  - SCSI Port
    75
  - Sound System
    75
  - Plug and Play Support
    76
  - Power Saving Feature
    76
4 NEC Drivers and Utilities

77
- The Setup Utility
  77
  - When to Use Setup
    78
  - How to Start Setup
    79
  - How to Use Setup
    80
- Navigation Keys
  80
- Main Menu
  81
  - System Date/Time
    82
  - Diskette Drive
    82
  - IDE Devices
    83
    
    IDE Device Configuration
    83
    
    IDE Device Configuration Submenu
    83
    
    IDE Translation Mode
    84
  - Language
    86
  - Boot Options
    86
    
    Boot Options Submenu
    86
    
    Boot Sequence
    86
    
    Boot Speed
    87
    
    Num Lock
    87
    
    Speaker
    87
    
    System Cache
    87
    
    Hard Disk Pre-Delay
    88
    
    Setup Prompt
    88
    
    Typematic Rate Programming
    88
  - Power-On COM1 Ring
    89
  - Video Mode
    90
  - Mouse
    90
  - Base Memory
    90
  - Extended Memory
    90
  - BIOS Version
    90
- Advanced Menu
  90
  - Processor Type
    91
  - Processor Speed
    91
  - Cache Size
    91
- Peripheral Configuration
  91
  - Peripheral Submenu
    91
  - Peripheral Configuration Mode
    92
  - PCI IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)
    92
  - Floppy Interface
    92
  - USB Interface
    92
  - Serial Port (1 and 2) Interface
    92
  - Serial Port 2 IR Mode
    93
  - Parallel Port Interface
    93
  - Parallel Port Type
    93
- Advanced Chipset Configuration
  94
  - Advanced Chipset Configuration Submenu
    94
  - Base Memory Size
    94
  - ISA LFB Size
    95
  - ISA LFB Base Address
    95
  - Video Palette Snoop
    95
  - Latency Timer (PCI Clock)
    96
  - Memory Error Detection
    96
  - Onboard Audio
    97
  - Banks 0 and 1 SIMM Detected
    97
- Power Management Configuration
  97
  - Power Management Submenu
    97
  - IDE Drive Power down
    98
  - VESA Video Power down
    98
  - Inactivity Timer (Minutes)
    98
  - Hot Key
    99
- Hot Key Parameters
  99
  - Auto Start on AC Loss
    100
- Plug and Play Configuration
  100
  - Plug and Play Submenu
    100
  - Boot with Pnp os
    101
  - ISA Shared Memory Size
    101
  - ISA Shared Memory Address
    102
  - IRQ 5,9,10,11 Available
    103
- Event Logging Configuration
  103
- Security Menu
  104
  - Security Passwords
    105
  - Enter Password and Set Administrative Password
    107
  - Unattended Start
    107
    
    Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-)
    108
  - Exit Menu
    109
    
    Exit Discarding Changes
    109
    
    Exit Saving Changes
    109
    
    Discard Changes
    110
    
    Load Setup Defaults
    110
  - Flash Utility
    110
  - Scsiselect Utility
    111
  - Landesk Client Manager
    112
    
    Features
    112
    
    Landesk Client Manager Setup
    112
    
    Managing Workstations
    113
    
    PC Health Indicator
    113
    
    PC Health Meter
    113
    
    Inventory
    114
    
    PC Health Description
    114
    
    Using DMI
    115
    
    Nec's Magiceye Technology
    116
  - Video Drivers
    117
  - CD Restore
    117
    
    Restore Individual Files
    118
    
    Selecting CD Restore Options
    118
    
    System Recovery
    118
    
    Restoring Individual Files
    119
    
    Selecting Files
    120
    
    Checking Selected Files
    121
    
    Restoring the Files
    121
    
    Recovering Your System
    122
5 Installing Options

124
- Option Installation Procedures
  124
  - Safety Precautions
    125
- Cover Removal/Replacement Procedure
  126
  - Removing the System Unit Cover
    126
  - Replacing the System Unit Cover
    130
- Expansion Boards
  131
  - Locating Expansion Slots
    131
  - Installing an Expansion Board
    132
  - Removing an Expansion Board
    135
- SIMM Upgrade
  135
  - Checking System Memory
    136
  - Removing a SIMM
    138
- Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
  138
  - Installing a SIMM
    140
- Video Upgrade
  141
- Data Storage Devices
  143
  - Locating Device Slots
    143
  - Preparing the Device
    145
  - Device Cables
    146
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    146
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    147
    
    SCSI Cable
    148
    
    System Power Cables
    149
  - Cabling Storage Devices
    150
    
    Cabling an IDE or SCSI Device
    151
    
    Cabling a Diskette Drive
    152
  - Installing Storage Devices
    152
    
    1/2-Inch Drive Installation
    153
    
    Removing the Side Panel
    155
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    156
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    158
    
    Replacing the Front and Side Panels
    160
- Adding External Options
  162
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    162
  - Connecting an RS-232C Device
    163
  - Connecting a SCSI Device
    164
6 Setting System Board Jumpers

166
- Locating Jumpers on the System Board
  167
- Changing System Board Jumper Settings
  168
- System Board Jumper Settings
  168
  - Processor/Bus Speed Jumpers
    169
  - BIOS Recovery
    170
  - Clearing CMOS
    173
  - Denying Access to CMOS Setup
    175
  - Clearing Your Password
    177
24-Hour Information Services

179
- NECCSD Faxflash Service
  180
- NECCSD Bulletin Board Service
  182
- America Online Service
  184
- Compuserve Online Service
  185
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  186
- Internet
  187
- NECCSD Technical Support Services
  188
8 If You Have a Problem

189
- Problem Checklist
  190
- Solutions to Common Problems
  191
  - System Problems
    191
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    193
  - Monitor Problems
    194
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    195
  - CD-ROM Problems
    195
  - Speaker Problems
    196
  - Microphone Problems
    196
- Getting Help
  197
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

200
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  200
- Arrange Your Equipment
  202
- Adjust Your Chair
  203
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  205
- Adjust Your Monitor
  207
- Vary Your Workday
  209
- Preexisting Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  210
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  211
  - Checking Your Chair
    211
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    211
  - Checking Your Mouse
    211
  - Checking Your Monitor
    211
  - Checking You
    212
Limited Warranty

213
- How Long Is the Warranty
  213
- Who Is Protected
  213
- What Is Covered and What Is Not Covered
  213
- What We will Pay for and What We will Not Pay for
  214
- How You Can Get Warranty Service
  215
  - Year One
    215
  - Years Two and Three
    215
- Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties
  216
- How State Law Relates to the Warranty
  216
- For Information, Telephone 1-800-632-4565
  217
System Specifications

218
- Processor Subsystem
  218
- Standard Random Access Memory (RAM
  219
- Read-Only Memory (ROM
  220
- Video Memory
  220
- Calendar Clock
  220
- Input/Output I/O Facilities
  220
- Device Slots
  222
- Expansion Slots
  222
- Sound System
  223
- Speakers
  223
- Dimensions
  224
- Keyboard and Mouse
  225
- Number Nine Imagine 128 Series 2
  227
- Matrox Mystique Video Board Support
  227
- Number Nine Imagine Video Board Support
  228

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