Page 1 A Powerful, Versatile Corporate PC ® O W E R A T E ’ S E R U I D E...
Page 2 NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. PowerMate and MultiSync are registered trademarks and VistaScan is a trademark of NEC Corporation or one of its subsidiaries. All are used under license by NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
AGP Video Board ................1-13 Chassis ...................... 1-14 Speakers ....................1-14 System Overview ..................1-14 Hardware ..................1-14 Software.................... 1-15 Preloaded Software ..............1-15 NEC OS Restore CD..............1-16 NEC Application and Driver CD ..........1-17 Security..................... 1-17 Contents iii...
Page 4 Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection........3-31 Moving the Hard Drive..............3-32 FLASH Utility................... 3-32 NEC INFO Center ..................3-33 NEC Application and Driver CD .............. 3-35 NEC OS Restore CD ................. 3-36 System Board Jumper Settings..............3-37 Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility .......... 3-42 System Requirements ...............
Page 5 4 Installing Options General Rules....................4-2 Safety Precautions..................4-3 System Unit Covers ..................4-4 Removing the Cover................4-4 Replacing the Cover ................4-6 Removing the Front Panel ..............4-7 Replacing the Front Panel..............4-8 Expansion Boards ..................4-9 Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors ........4-10 Removing the Retainer Bar ..............
Page 6 Replacing Internal Drives ..............4-44 Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive........4-44 Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive ........4-47 Minitower and Desktop Setup Options ............. 4-49 Converting from Minitower to Desktop..........4-49 Converting from Desktop to Minitower..........4-51 5 Solving System Problems Solutions to Common Problems..............
Page 7 B System Specifications Models ......................B-2 System Board ....................B-2 Storage Devices...................B-3 Graphics ......................B-4 Input/Output Devices ..................B-4 Expansion....................B-5 Power Management..................B-5 System Management ...................B-5 Operating System Software.................B-6 Operating Environment................B-6 Compliance ....................B-6 Index Regulatory Statements Contents vii...
Page 8: Using This Guide
BIOS Setup Utility, the FLASH Utility, the NEC INFO Center, the NEC Application and Driver CD, and the NEC OS Restore CD. The chapter also includes information for setting system jumpers. Chapter 4, Installing Options, provides installation procedures for processor and memory upgrades, expansion boards, and storage devices.
Page 9: Text Conventions
Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your computer in the manner described in Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment. Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions.
Page 10: Related Documents
Release Notes is the result of extensive product testing. Your system also comes with the NEC INFO Center online documentation on your hard drive. The NEC INFO Center is an online guide to your PowerMate system. It provides information about the system through the following online modules: Tour, User’s Guide,...
Page 11: Reviewing System Features
Reviewing System Features Front Features Rear Features Inside Features Chassis Speakers System Overview...
Page 12: Front Features
Front Features You can use your PowerMate CT system as a minitower or as a desktop system. The following figures show the features on the front of the system for both configurations. Brief descriptions follow the figures.
Page 13: System Controls And Lamps
PowerMate CT desktop front features A – Power/Sleep Button F – 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bracket B – CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive G – 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bay C – 5 1/4-Inch Bay H – Diskette Drive D – Power/Sleep Lamp I –...
Page 14: Diskette Drive A
Power/sleep lamp The power/sleep lamp indicates whether system power is on or off. It also lets you know if the system is operating in a power-saving mode. A steady green lamp indicates that the power is on to all system components.
Page 15: Cd-Rom Drive
CD-ROM Drive Systems come with a 40X Max or higher variable speed CD-ROM drive. Use the CD-ROM drive to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD). You can also use the CD-ROM drive to play your audio CDs. The CD-ROM drive operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music.
Page 16: Powermate Ct Minitower Rear Features
PowerMate CT minitower rear features A – AC Power Connector F – Locking Tab B – Monitor Power Socket G – Expansion Slots C – Power Supply H – System Board Connectors D – Keyboard/Mouse Anti-Theft Bracket I – Voltage Switch E –...
Page 17: Powermate Ct Desktop Rear Features
PowerMate CT desktop rear features A – Power Supply F – System Board Connectors B – Keyboard/Mouse Anti-theft Bracket G – Monitor Power Socket C – AGP Video Board H – Voltage Switch D – Locking Tab I – AC Power Connector E –...
Page 18: External Connectors
Desktop rear connector locations A – Mouse Connector G – Line Out B – Parallel Port H – Serial Port 2 C – MIDI/Game Port I – Serial Port 1 D – VGA Connector J – USB Port E – Microphone In K –...
Page 19 The system comes with a video graphics array (VGA) connector on the 4X accelerated graphics port (AGP) video board installed in your system. Attach the signal cable from your monitor to the VGA connector on the video board. Use this port to connect an NEC ® MultiSync monitor, NEC VistaScan™...
Page 20: Power Supply Features
Fax/Modem port Some systems come with a V.90 rated 56-kilobits per second (Kbps) PCI fax/modem board. The board allows the connection of a phone line to the system for data communications functions. LAN port Some systems come with a local area network (LAN) board. Use the RJ-45 compatible LAN port on the board for connecting the system to an Ethernet LAN.
Page 21: Inside Features
Inside Features See the following figure for the location of features within the system. Feature descriptions follow. Inside the system A – Power Supply F – PCI Expansion Board Connectors B – System Board G – AGP Video Board C – RIMM Memory Sockets H –...
Page 22: Power Management
Internal connectors on the system board include: diskette drive connector primary and secondary IDE connectors that support up to four IDE drives processor Socket 370 two RIMM sockets five PCI connectors for expansion boards AGP board connector for AGP video and graphics boards audio modem riser (AMR) board connector for sound and modem boards front panel connectors for system lamps and USB...
Page 23: Hard Drive
If you have an optional internal or external modem installed, you can use the Wake On Ring (WOR) and Resume On Ring (ROR) features of your system. With WOR, your system can be powered up through the modem from either the Soft Power Off or ACPI modes. The first call through the modem powers on the system and a second call allows access to your system.
Page 24: Chassis
Chassis The NEC convertible chassis conforms to the Intel ATX form factor specification. The chassis has the following features: standardized chassis size and dimensions standardized system board size and dimensions standardized ATX 235-watt power supply switchable drive cage so system can be used in a minitower or desktop orientation.
Page 25: Software
If you have a Windows 2000/Windows NT configuration, you must choose the operating system you want to load. The operating system you choose is your only operating system and is the one that the NEC OS Restore program restores. Reviewing System Features 1-15...
Page 26: Nec Os Restore Cd
Should a problem occur that causes data loss or corruption, you can use the NEC OS Restore CD to restore your system to its original factory state or you can restore just the operating system and drivers. A full system restore loads the operating system and all the factory-supplied software that comes on your hard drive.
Page 27 NEC Application and Driver CD Use the NEC Application and Driver CD to install drivers for NEC system options that are not part of the factory configuration. Also use the NEC Application and Driver CD to reinstall NECC-supplied software. See “NEC Application and Driver CD” in Chapter 3 for information about installing software from the CD.
Page 28 Chassis intrusion notification Whenever the chassis cover is removed, a hidden switch (if installed) sends a signal to LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM). LDCM logs the incident and then reports it on screen the next time the system is rebooted. Hard Drive Security Your system supports password protection for the hard drive.
Page 29: Setting Up The System
Setting Up the System Chassis Orientation Cable Connections Startup Shutdown Power-Saving Operation System Care More Information...
Page 30: Chassis Orientation
Chassis Orientation The NEC PowerMate CT system can be used either as a minitower or as a desktop system. The accessible drives in the system can be positioned to accommodate either orientation.
Page 31: Startup
To see the messages, press during POST. At the bottom of the NEC startup screen, the following message appears: Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup If you want to enter the BIOS Setup, immediately press while the startup screen displays.
Page 32: Shutdown
Note If the system displays a message indicating that system settings have changed, run the BIOS Setup Utility (see Chapter 3, “Configuring the System”). On systems with Windows 2000, enter your password at the log-on box. On systems loaded with the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, press Ctrl Alt Del when prompted on-screen to do so.
Page 33: Power-Saving Operation
Power-Saving Operation If the system is running Windows 98 or Windows 2000, you can put it in sleep mode (a power-saving state) by pressing and immediately releasing the power button on the front of the system unit. The sleep mode is a way of conserving energy if you are away from your system for a short period of time.
Page 34: Protecting Your System From Damage
Protecting Your System From Damage There are several ways that you can protect your system from possible damage. NECC strongly recommends the following protective measures. Connect a surge suppressor between your system and a grounded wall outlet. A surge suppressor protects your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power.
Page 35: Keeping Your System In Good Condition
Be sure that nothing is placed on top of your system power cables. Prevent dust from entering your system by covering it when it is not in use. Keeping Your System in Good Condition Maintain the condition of your system by periodically using the following procedures.
Page 36: More Information
Pack the system components in the original shipping materials and cartons. If these are not available, be sure to use adequate packing materials to protect the components. To set up your system, follow the steps on the PowerMate CT Quick Setup poster that comes with the system. More Information...
Page 37 Desktop” in Chapter 4 Converting the system to a minitower “Converting from Desktop to configuration Minitower” in Chapter 4 Installing the NEC INFO Center online “NEC INFO Center” in Chapter 3 documentation Protecting the system from viruses Chapter 1, Chapter 3 Reinstalling the applications provided “NEC Application and Driver CD”...
Page 38: Configuring The System
Configuring the System Configuration Tools and Utilities BIOS Setup Utility Hard Drive Security Flash Utility NEC INFO Center NEC Application and Driver CD NEC OS Restore CD System Board Jumper Settings Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility...
Page 39: Configuration Tools And Utilities
Hard drive security for password protection of the internal hard drive FLASH Utility for BIOS updates NEC INFO Center for quick access to information about your system NEC Applications and Driver CD for installing the NECC-supplied applications and installing optional drivers NEC OS Restore CD for restoring the operating system jumper settings for setting various system configurations.
Page 40 Hard drive, setting password protection BIOS Setup (Security Menu) Inactivity timeout, setting BIOS Setup (Power Menu) NEC INFO Center, installing NEC Application and Driver CD (see “NEC INFO Center”) NEC INFO Center, uninstalling See “NEC INFO Center” Operating system, restoring...
Page 41: Bios Setup Utility
To start the BIOS Setup Utility, follow these steps. Turn on or reboot the system. Press at the NEC startup screen ( appears on the bottom of the screen). You have about five seconds to press Setup’s Main Menu window appears similar to the following screen.
Page 42: How To Use Setup
Setup Main Menu How to Use Setup The Setup Utility has a Main Menu window and six top-level menus with submenus (see the above figure). The menu bar at the top of the Main Menu window lists the following top-level menus. Main Use the Main Menu for basic system configuration.
Page 43: Setup Key Functions
Boot — Use this menu to set boot options, including restore on ac/power loss, set boot sequence, and assign drive letters to removable devices. Exit — Exits the Setup Utility with various save or discard options. Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup Menu to make the selections or exit the current menu.
Page 44: Main Menu
An Item Specific Help window on the right side of each menu displays the help text for the currently selected Setup option. It updates as the cursor moves to each new field. Pressing on any menu brings up the General Help window that describes the legend keys and their functions.
Page 45: Main Menu Items
Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Set system time in this field. Press Tab or System Time Enter to move between hour, minute, and second fields. Example: 09:30:50 Set system date in this field. Press Tab or System Date Enter to move between month, date, and year fields.
Page 46 Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Primary IDE Master 10263 MB Primary IDE Slave None Secondary IDE Master CD-ROM Secondary IDE Slave None Note: The following setting information applies to the primary and secondary master and slave devices. Each device menu item displays the hard drive or CD-ROM identifier if a device is installed.
Page 47 Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) User, Auto, None, CD-ROM, IDE/ATAPI Type Removable When set to Auto, the values for Cylinders, Heads, Sectors, Multi-Sector Transfer, LBA Mode Control, Transfer Mode, and Ultra DMA Mode are displayed but are read only. When set to Auto, the BIOS detects what the drive is capable of, not the translation mechanism that was used to format the drive.
Page 48 Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Multi-Sector Transfers Disabled, 2, 4, 8, 16 sectors Determines the number of sectors per block for multi-sector transfers. When Type is Auto, value in Multi-Sector Transfers field is auto-detected and field is read only.
Page 49 Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) SMART Monitoring Enabled, Disabled IDE Failure Prediction When Type is set to Auto, the value in the field is auto-detected and the field is read only. Press Enter to check or change keyboard Keyboard Features parameters.
Page 50: Advanced Menu
Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Extended Memory Displays amount of extended memory detected during boot. This field is read-only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup. Example: 130048 KB BIOS Revision Displays the BIOS revision number. This field is read-only and cannot be changed from the BIOS Setup.
Page 51 Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Plug and Play OS No, Yes Select Yes if you are booting a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select No if you want the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. No, Yes Reset Configuration Data Select Yes if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area.
Page 52 Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Press Enter to access the following Cache Memory submenus. Disabled, Enabled Memory Cache Sets the state of the memory cache. Cache System BIOS Area Uncached, Write Protect Controls caching of system BIOS area. Uncached, Write Protect Cache Video BIOS Area Controls caching of system video BIOS...
Page 53 Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Disabled, Write Through, Write Protect, Cache C800-CBFF Cache CC00-CFFF Write Back Cache D000-D3FF Cache D400-D7FF Setting at Disabled prohibits caching. Cache D800-DBFF Cache DC00-DFFF Setting at Write Through permits writes to be Cache E000-E3FF cached and sent to main memory at once.
Page 54 Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Disabled, Enabled, Auto Serial Port B Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the port. Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or operating system to configure the port. Normal, IR Mode Selecting Normal sets the port for normal use.
Page 55 Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Output Only, Bi-directional, ECP, EPP Mode Selects parallel port mode. DMA Channel DMA 3, DMA 1 Sets the DMA channel for the parallel port. Floppy Disk Controller Disabled, Enabled, Auto Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the controller.
Page 56 Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both Local Bus IDE Adapter Enables the integrated local bus IDE adapter. Press Enter to access the following Advanced Chipset Control submenus. 64 Mb, 128 Mb, 256 Mb, 4 Mb, 8 Mb, 16 Mb, Graphics Aperture 32 Mb Selects the size of the Graphics Aperture for...
Page 57 Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) 8, 1, 2, 4 Pool A Capacity This field defines the maximum number of RDRAM devices that can reside in Pool A at a time. The devices that are not part of Pool A belong in Pool B.
Page 58 Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Press Enter to access the following DMI Event Logging submenus. Event Log Capacity Status only. Event Log Validity Status only. Status only, press Enter to view the Event View DMI Event Log Log.
Page 59: Security Menu
Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Hardware Monitor Control The BIOS detects the value for each of System Temperature these categories automatically and monitors CPU Temperature them accordingly. CPU Fan Speed Power Fan Speed System Fan Speed Vcore Voltage Vtt1.5 Voltage +3.3V Voltage +5.0V Voltage...
Page 60: Security Menu Items
Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Press Enter to access. Set Supervisor Password Use this field to set or change the supervisor password. Press Enter to bring up a dialog box where the password can be entered and confirmed.
Page 61 Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Disabled, Enabled Password on Boot When Enabled, requires password entry before boot. System remains in secure mode until password is entered. Normal, Write Protect Fixed Disk Boot Sector Write Protect protects the boot sector on the hard disk from viruses.
Page 62: Power Menu
If the master password is forgotten and the hard drive is installed in another system, data cannot be accessed on the hard drive. Once these passwords are set, NEC Computers Inc. has no capability to remove them. Power Menu Choose the Power Menu by selecting Power in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen.
Page 63: Power Menu Settings
Power Menu Settings Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Disabled, Customized, Maximum Power Power Savings Savings, Maximum Performance Disabled setting turns off Power Management and disables Standby Timeout. Maximum Power Savings setting conserves the greatest amount of power. Maximum Performance setting conserves power but allows best system performance.
Page 64 Power Menu Settings Menu Item Settings (default is bold) On/Off, Wake/Sleep Power Button Behavior Select On/Off to turn the system On or Off. Select Wake/Sleep to allow the system to enter sleep mode. Keep Off, Keep On, Keep Loss Power Loss Resume Select the state after resume from power fail.
Page 65: Boot Menu
Boot Menu Choose the Boot Menu by selecting Boot in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Boot Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use the arrow keys to select one of the Boot Menu options and press Enter to select a submenu.
Page 66: Hard Drive Security
Hard disk drive (HDD) password protection restricts access to the drive only if the drive is removed from the PowerMate CT system and installed in another system. The system does not prompt you to enter your HDD passwords while the drive remains in the current system.
Page 67: Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
If you forget the master password and install the drive in another system, you cannot access the data on the hard drive. Once you set these passwords, NEC Computers Inc. has no capability of removing them. If you install the hard drive in another PowerMate system with hard disk drive security enabled, you must enter the password to allow access to the hard drive.
Page 68: Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
If you install the hard drive in another NEC PowerMate system with security enabled, you must enter the master password to access the hard drive. If the hard drive is installed in another NEC PowerMate CT system with security disabled, the system prompts you to enter the master password and then a new user password.
Page 69: Moving The Hard Drive
Moving the Hard Drive When a password protected hard drive is moved from its original system and installed in another system, error messages appear indicating that the drive is locked. Next, the Security Setup screen appears requiring the user to enter the master password to unlock the drive. Enter the master password, when prompted.
Page 70: Nec Info Center
Check this module for a quick reference to the many NECC support services available to you. To install the NEC INFO Center, double click the NEC OnLine Docs icon on the Windows desktop. Once the NEC INFO Center is installed, an NEC INFO Center icon appears on the Windows desktop.
Page 71 . At the Control Panel, double click Panel Add/Remove Programs Double click and follow the prompts. NEC INFO Center To reinstall the NEC INFO Center, use the NEC Application and Driver CD (see the following section, “NEC Application and Driver CD”). 3-34 Configuring the System...
Page 72: Nec Application And Driver Cd
NEC INFO Center (online documentation). You can also use the NEC Application and Driver CD at any time to restore an application, driver, or utility. Note If you perform a full system restore using the NEC OS Restore CD, the full restore process loads all the factory-installed software that came with your system.
Page 73: Nec Os Restore Cd
NEC OS Restore CD Use the NEC OS Restore CD to restore your system to its original factory state if a problem occurs that causes data loss or corruption. The NEC OS Restore CD provides options for a full system restore with factory- installed software or for a restore with only the operating system and drivers.
Page 74: Nec Application And Driver Cd
Remove the Master Restore bootable diskette and restore CD from their drives. Insert the NEC Application and Driver CD or other CD into the drive. If you are using the NEC Application and Driver CD, go to “NEC Application and Driver CD”...
Page 75 Use the following figure to locate the jumpers on the system board. Locating the system board jumpers A – CMOS Clear (JP4) F – BIOS Recovery (JP5) B – Audio Modem Riser Select (JP11) G – USB Port Selection (JP28) C –...
Page 76 Set the jumpers as follows. Power off and unplug the system and any external options. Remove the system cover (see “Removing the Cover” in Section 4). Locate the appropriate jumper on the system board (see the previous figure “Locating the System Board Jumpers”). Move the appropriate jumpers for your application as shown on the following table, “Setting system board jumpers.”...
Page 77 Setting System Board Jumpers Function Jumper Setting Description CMOS Clear Factory setting. Maintains system board configuration in CMOS RAM with onboard battery. Clears CMOS while system power is off. Return jumper to pins 2 and 3 before powering system on. CAUTION: To prevent damage to system board, avoid clearing CMOS while power is on.
Page 78 Setting System Board Jumpers Function Jumper Setting Description BIOS Factory setting. Sets the system for Recovery normal operation. The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords at power on. To enable BIOS recovery for a corrupted system, remove the jumper. Wait 10 seconds.
Page 79: Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility
Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility is a Windows program that enables or disables the reading of the Pentium III processor serial number by software. This function lets you control which software programs or websites have permission to read the processor serial number.
Page 80: Processor Serial Number
Processor Serial Number The Intel processor serial number, a feature of the Pentium III processor, is an identifier for the processor. The processor serial number is unique, and when used in conjunction with other identification methods, can be used to identify the system or user. This number can be used in a wide variety of applications that benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification.
Page 81: Technical Support
Can a website read my serial number without my knowledge? No, generally not. Websites cannot read serial numbers unless you allow them to download a program that can read the processor serial number. Almost all browsers are configured to warn users whenever they download executable software.
Page 82: Installing Options
Installing Options General Rules Safety Precautions System Unit Covers Expansion Boards System Board Options Data Storage Devices Minitower and Desktop Setup Options...
Page 83: General Rules
This chapter provides installation instructions for a variety of industry- standard and NECC expansion options that you can add to your system. Included in the chapter are procedures for expansion board installation memory module upgrade processor upgrade data storage device installation. Most procedures require removal of the system’s cover.
Page 84: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Observe safety rules when working inside the system and when handling computer components. Avoid electric shock or personal injury by observing the following warning. Before removing system covers, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.
Page 85: System Unit Covers
System Unit Covers The following sections describe how to remove and replace the system cover and the front panel. Remove the system cover to access the interior of the system (see “Removing the Cover,” next). Remove the front panel to install or replace a 3 1/2-inch accessible device, a 5 1/4-inch accessible device, or a 3 1/2-inch internal device (see “Removing the Front Panel”...
Page 86: Locating The Cover Screws
Locating the cover screws A – Cover C – Locking Tab B – Cover Screws Grasp the handle on the cover and slide the cover towards the rear of the chassis about an inch. Lift the cover off the system and set aside. Removing the cover Installing Options 4-5...
Page 87: Replacing The Cover
Replacing the Cover Replace the cover as follows. Ensure that all cables inside the chassis are positioned to prevent crimping, abrasion, or cutting while installing the cover. Check that the ribbon cables are folded along their fold lines and out of the direct path of the cover. Position the cover over the side of the chassis so that the back edge of the cover is about an inch beyond the back edge of the chassis (see the following figure).
Page 88: Removing The Front Panel
Firmly press the cover against the chassis and slide the cover towards the front of the chassis until it locks in place. Note If the cover does not slide all the way to the front of the chassis, check that the cover tabs at the front of the cover are properly inserted into their slots in the chassis.
Page 89: Replacing The Front Panel
Removing the front panel A – Chassis Slots B – Locking Tabs If you are removing or installing a device, see one of the following sections. “Replacing 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Devices” “Replacing 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Devices” “Replacing Internal Drives.” Replacing the Front Panel Replace the front panel as follows.
Page 90: Expansion Boards
Replacing the front panel A – Slots on Chassis (3) C – Front Panel B – Tabs on Front Panel (3) D – Chassis Front Expansion Boards Your system supports 32-bit PCI Plug and Play expansion boards, an AGP expansion board, and an AMR expansion board. With Plug and Play expansion boards, you can install a board without changing the hardware settings.
Page 91: Locating Expansion Slots And Connectors
Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors The following figure shows the locations of the expansion slots on the chassis and the expansion board connectors on the system board. Locating expansion board slots and connectors A – PCI Expansion Board Connectors C – AGP Board Connector B –...
Page 92: Removing An Expansion Board
Removing the expansion board retainer bar A – Retainer Bar Tabs B – Tab Slots Removing an Expansion Board To remove an expansion board, use the following steps. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). Label and unplug any cables connected to the board. Remove the retainer bar (see “Removing the Retainer Bar”).
Page 93: Installing A Slot Cover
Removing an expansion board A – Expansion Board B – AGP Video Board Locking Lever Install a new board, or install the slot cover if you are not installing a board. If you are adding an expansion board, see “Installing an Expansion Board.”...
Page 94: Removing A Slot Cover
Installing a Slot Cover A – Slot Cover Replace the expansion board retainer bar (see “Replacing the Retainer Bar” later in this section). Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this section). Removing a Slot Cover Remove a slot cover using these steps. Slide the slot cover up to free it from the chassis (see the previous figure).
Page 95: Installing An Expansion Board
Installing an Expansion Board To install an expansion board in the system, use the following steps. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the board. Remove the retainer bar that secures the expansion boards (see “Removing the Retainer Bar”).
Page 96: Replacing The Retainer Bar
Secure the expansion board in place with the retainer bar (see “Replacing the Retainer Bar”). Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board. Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). Replacing the Retainer Bar To install the retainer bar, use the following steps. Hold the retainer bar at an angle and insert the ends into the slots in the chassis (see the following figure).
Page 97: System Board Options
System Board Options This section describes how to upgrade options on the system board. Procedures described in this section include: adding memory modules upgrading the processor. The following figure shows the locations of the sockets and connectors on the system board. Locating the RIMM and processor sockets A –...
Page 98: Checking System Memory
Use the following guidelines in selecting RIMM modules: RIMM modules can be installed in one or two sockets if installing a RIMM module in only one socket, a continuity module must be installed in the second RIMM socket the size and speed of the RIMM modules can vary between sockets but the memory operates at the speed of the slowest module.
Page 99: Removing A Rimm Or Continuity Module
With the left mouse button, click . The tab shows Properties General the random access memory (RAM). This is the amount of memory in your system. In Windows 98 or Windows 2000, you can also find the amount of memory by pointing to My Computer , clicking the right mouse button, clicking...
Page 100: Removing A Continuity Module
If you are not installing a RIMM module, install a continuity module in the empty socket and replace the system cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). Ensure that you have both RIMM sockets filled, either with two RIMM modules or one RIMM module and one continuity module.
Page 101: Installing A Rimm Or Continuity Module
Removing a RIMM module A – Plastic Clip (2) B – RIMM Module Installing a RIMM or Continuity Module Use the following steps to install a RIMM module or continuity module. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). If you need to remove a currently installed RIMM or continuity module, see “Removing a DIMM or Continuity Module”...
Page 102: Installing A Rimm Module
Ensure that you have both RIMM sockets filled, either with two RIMM modules or one RIMM module and one continuity module. Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). Note If you find a discrepancy in the amount of memory displayed at the Power-On Self-Test or in Windows with the amount of memory that you installed, check that you installed the module(s) correctly.
Page 103: Processor Upgrade
Installing a continuity module A – Continuity Module C – Plastic Clip (2) B – Notches Processor Upgrade The system board has a Socket 370 for mounting a Celeron or Pentium III processor. NECC recommends that you contact your NECC service center for assistance in upgrading your processor.
Page 104 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). Locate the processor socket on the system board (see the figure “Locating the RIMM and processor sockets” earlier in this chapter). If the system was just running, the processor and heat sink on the system board are hot.
Page 105: Installing An Upgrade Processor
Removing the fan, heat sink, and processor A – Heat Sink D – Processor B – Retention Clip E – Retention Clip Flange C – Locking Lever Install the upgrade processor (see “Installing the Upgrade Processor” in the next section). Installing an Upgrade Processor Install the upgrade processor as follows.
Page 106 Carefully align the processor pins with the socket pin holes and set the processor into the socket. If aligned correctly and the pins are not bent, the processor seats in the socket without forcing. If the processor does not seat, check for correct alignment and bent pins.
Page 107: Data Storage Devices
Data Storage Devices The system board supports the following storage devices: one diskette drive up to four IDE drives, such as an IDE hard drive, IDE CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, and an IDE Zip drive. In addition, the system can support other storage devices (SCSI or PCMCIA-based, for example) with the installation of a compatible controller board.
Page 108: Preparing The Device
Locating device bays A – 3 1/2-Inch Internal Bays C – 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Bays B – 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Bays Preparing the Device Before installing a storage device in the system, follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the device. For example, check the following: IDE hard drive —...
Page 109: Connecting Device Cables
Connecting Device Cables The cables used for installing replacement or optional storage devices include: two-connector signal cable for the diskette drive three-connector Ultra ATA/66 signal cable for the hard drive three-connector IDE signal cable for the CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, or Zip drive system power cables in various lengths come from the power supply to accommodate a variety of supported storage configurations.
Page 110 IDE Connector Configurations Configuration Primary connector Secondary connector 1 device (hard drive) Master - hard drive Master - none Slave - none Slave - none 2 devices (hard drive, Master - hard drive Master - CD-ROM CD-ROM) Slave - none Slave - none 2 devices (hard drive, DVD- Master - hard drive...
Page 111: Cabling Storage Devices
Cabling Storage Devices All storage devices require power and signal cable connections. Devices shipped with the system are already connected. Use the following cabling procedures for replacing or installing optional devices. IDE Drive Cabling Cable an IDE drive in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and as follows.
Page 112: Network Board Wake-On Lan Cabling
Network Board Wake-On LAN Cabling If your computer has a network board, your system can be readied for “Wake-On LAN” by connecting the Wake-On LAN (WOL) cable. Wake- On LAN allows your system to be powered up remotely by a server computer.
Page 113: Removing Or Replacing A Bay Cover
Use your stored rails on a new device if it doesn’t have the correct type of rail. When you convert the chassis to a desktop or a minitower, always move the stored rails for the new position as well. For instructions on removing or replacing rails, covers, or devices, see the following sections: “Removing or Replacing a Bay Cover”...
Page 114 Removing a 5 1/4-inch device bay cover Use these rails on the new 5 1/4-inch device if its rails are the wrong type (see “Removing or Installing Device Rails”). If the device already has the right type of rails, set aside the rails you just removed for future use.
Page 115: Replacing A Bay Cover
Replacing a Bay Cover Place a bay cover back over a bay by following these steps. If necessary, put the rails back in the bay. The cover cannot be secured if there are no rails within the bay. (See the next section, “Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails.”) Position the cover so the arrows on either side point up for the chassis orientation you are using.
Page 116: Storing And Retrieving Unused Rails
Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails The device rails on the 5 1/4-inch devices are designed specially for the chassis. If your system has an unused 5 1/4-inch bay, there should be rails stored within it. Use these rails on new devices (if necessary). If you remove an old device, remove the rails and store them.
Page 117: Removing Or Installing Device Rails
Removing or Installing Device Rails The 5 1/4-inch bays are for use with devices that have tabbed rails. These rails allow a device to be easily inserted and removed from your system. If you remove a device from your system, always save the rails, right in the bay if the bay is empty, to use on a replacement device.
Page 118 Press the tabs on either side of the device inward to unlatch the device from the chassis (see the following figure). Slide the device out of the accessible device cage in the chassis. Removing a 5 1/4-inch device Remove the rails from the old device (see “Removing or Installing Device Rails”).
Page 119: Installing A 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device Note Install rails on the new device before attempting to insert the new device in the system. Use the rails from the old device or the empty bay. Remove the system unit cover and front panel (see “Removing the Cover”...
Page 120: Replacing 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Devices
Installing a 5 1/4-inch device for use in a minitower Reconnect the power and signal cables to the device. Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”). Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Cover”). Replacing 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Devices The following sections describe how to install 3 1/2-inch accessible devices in the system.
Page 121: Removing A 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device
Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device To remove a 3 1/2-inch accessible device, first remove the bracket holding the device from the system, then remove the 3 1/2-inch accessible device from the bracket. Remove the system unit cover and front panel (see “Removing the Cover”...
Page 122 Unlatch the bracket cover by pressing the two side tabs towards each other. (Reach in behind the front shield of the bracket for easiest access.) Set the cover aside (see the following figure). Remove the four screws (two to a side) that secure the device to the bracket (see the following figure).
Page 123: Installing A 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device
If you are installing another 3 1/2-inch accessible device, see “Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device.” If you are not installing a new device, continue with step 9. Press the plastic bay cover over the opening in the bracket cover. Press the bracket cover over the front shield so the two side tabs click into place.
Page 124 Press the bracket cover over the front shield so the two side tabs click into place (see the figure “3 1/2-inch accessible device bracket” in the previous section). Slide the bracket into the lowest accessible bay in the chassis (for the chassis orientation you plan to use).
Page 125: Replacing Internal Drives
Replacing Internal Drives The internal drives in the system are housed in a removable hard drive bracket. The hard drive bracket is fitted to the accessible device cage, and it is held in place by two screws on the front of the chassis. The following sections describe in detail how to install 3 1/2-inch internal drives in the system.
Page 126: Locating Internal Drive Bracket Screws
Tag and unplug the power and signal cables connected to all devices in the drive bracket. Remove the screws that hold the drive bracket to the front of the chassis (see the following figure). Locating internal drive bracket screws A – Screws Slide the bracket out of the chassis.
Page 127: Locating Internal Drive Screws On The Bracket
Remove the four screws that secure the drive to the drive bracket. Depending on the position of the drive, the screws might be located on opposite sides of the bracket, or all on one side of the bracket. Locating internal drive screws on the bracket A –...
Page 128: Installing A 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged. Go to “Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive” earlier in this section. Follow the instructions in steps 1 through 8 to remove the internal drive bracket and (if applicable) an existing drive from the system.
Page 129: Securing The Internal Drive Bracket
Securing the internal drive bracket A – Screws Reconnect the power and signal cables for all devices in the drive bracket (see “IDE Drive Cabling”). Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”). Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Cover”). 4-48 Installing Options...
Page 130: Minitower And Desktop Setup Options
Minitower and Desktop Setup Options You can use your system as a minitower system by placing it in a vertical position, or you can convert it to a horizontal position for use as a desktop system. You can also convert the system back to a vertical position. The accessible devices in the system can be positioned so they are upright for the minitower configuration or for the desktop configuration.
Page 131: Accessible Device Placement For A Desktop
Replace all devices, covers, and rails in the accessible device cage so they are right-side up in the drive cage. Place them in the same order they were in before. See the following sections for the procedures. “Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails” “Replacing a Bay Cover”...
Page 132: Converting From Desktop To Minitower
Converting from Desktop to Minitower If the system has been used as a desktop, you can convert it for use as a minitower system with the following steps. Before converting the system, turn off system power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.
Page 133: Accessible Device Placement For A Minitower
Accessible device placement for a minitower A – 3 1/2-Inch Bracket B – 5 1/4-Inch Bays Remove the logo plate by unclipping its tabs from inside the front panel. Position the logo plate so it is readable when the chassis is in the vertical position.
Page 134: Solving System Problems
Solving System Problems How to Get Help Solutions to Common Problems How to Clean the Mouse How to Replace the CMOS Battery...
Page 135: Solutions To Common Problems
You may occasionally encounter a problem with the system. In most cases, the problem is one that you can solve yourself. The system has a built-in program that automatically checks its components when the system is powered on. If there is a problem, the system displays an error message.
Page 136 Operating system not found error message displays when the system is started. If you left a CD in the CD-ROM drive, your system might not be able to boot. Try removing the CD and rebooting. System does not boot and error message displayed on screen. Run the BIOS Setup Utility (see Chapter 3).
Page 137: Diskette Drive Problems
System shuts off instead of going into sleep mode. You pressed and held in the power/sleep button for more than four seconds. For sleep mode, press in the button and immediately release. System does not shut off after pressing the power/sleep button. You might not have pressed and held in the power/sleep button long enough.
Page 138: Monitor Problems
Monitor Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. Monitor screen is dark or the display is hard to read. Check that the monitor is on. Check that the monitor power cable is connected to the monitor and a power outlet, the monitor signal cable is connected to the system, and the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted.
Page 139: Keyboard/Mouse Problems
Keyboard/Mouse Problems Check the following problem to see the possible cause and solution. Mouse or keyboard does not respond. You might have connected the mouse and keyboard after turning on your system. Turn the system off, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected, and turn the system back on.
Page 140: Speaker Problems
The drive is not reading a disc. Check that the disc is inserted in the disc tray with the printed label side up. Check that the disc is a data disc, not a music disc. Clean the non-label side of the disc with a soft lint-free cloth. Gently brush from the center of the disc to the outer edge of the disc.
Page 141: How To Clean The Mouse
No sound from the speakers. If the speaker set has a volume control, check that the volume control is turned up. If using a headphone, check that it is plugged in. Check that the speaker power is on. Check that all speaker cable connections are correct and secure. Check that the speaker’s AC adapter is plugged into a live, properly grounded AC power outlet.
Page 142 Typical mouse ball cover A – Mouse Ball Cover Rotate the ball cover counterclockwise and remove the cover. Turn the mouse over so that the cover and ball fall into your palm. Clean the mouse as follows. Use tap water, or tap water and a mild detergent, to clean the mouse ball.
Page 143: How To Replace The Cmos Battery
How to Replace the CMOS Battery The system board uses a CMOS battery to maintain system configuration information. The battery is a coin-cell battery mounted on the system board (see the following figure). If the battery fails to maintain system configuration information, replace it with an identically rated battery from the same manufacturer.
Page 144: Removing The Battery
Locating the battery on the system board A – Battery Press down on the battery clip to release the battery from its socket on the system board. Removing the battery A – Battery B – Clip Solving System Problems 5-11...
Page 145 Remove the battery and discard in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. With the positive (+) side of the new battery facing up, press the battery into the socket. Replace any expansion boards that might have been removed (see “Installing an Expansion Board” in Chapter 4). Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).
Page 146: Getting Services And Support
Getting Services and Support NECC Website NECC FTP Site Email/Fax Technical Support Service NECC Technical Support Services...
Page 147: Necc Website
Support and links to vendor websites automated email form for your technical support questions Reseller’s area (password accessible). To access the NECC Home Page, enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator (URL) in your browser: www.nec-computers.com 6-2 Getting Services and Support...
Page 148: Necc Ftp Site
The NECC Technical Support Center offers technical support by Internet email if you have access. The Internet email address is: tech-support@nec-computers.com You can also fax technical questions to the NECC Technical Support Center if you have access to a fax machine (or an optional fax/modem).
Page 149: Necc Technical Support Services
NECC Technical Support Services NECC also offers direct technical support through its Technical Support Center. (NECC technical support is for U.S. and Canadian customers only; international customers should check with their sales provider.) Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the NECC Technical Support Center, toll free, at (U.S.
Page 150: A Setting Up A Healthy Work Environment
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Monitor Vary Your Workday Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?
Page 151: Making Your Computer Work For You
Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your computer in the manner described in this appendix. Contact a doctor if you experience pain, tenderness, swelling, burning, cramping, stiffness, throbbing, weakness, soreness, tingling and/or numbness in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, back, and/or legs.
Page 152: Arrange Your Equipment
Arrange Your Equipment Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural and relaxed position. Place items that you use frequently within easy reach. Adjust your workstation setup to the proper height (as described in this appendix) by lowering the table or stand that holds your computer equipment or raising the seat height of your chair.
Page 153: Adjust Your Chair
Adjust Your Chair Your chair should be adjustable and stable. Vary your posture throughout the day. Check the following: Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position. The backrest of your chair should support the inward curve of your back. Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body.
Page 154 Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your thighs and lower legs is 90° or more. Place your feet flat on the floor. Only use a footrest when attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep your feet flat. Be sure that you have adequate clearance between the top of your thighs and the underside of your workstation.
Page 155: Adjust Your Input Devices
Adjust Your Input Devices Follow these points in positioning your keyboard and mouse. Position your keyboard directly in front of you. Avoid reaching when using your keyboard or mouse. If you use a mouse, position it at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard.
Page 156 Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard. Use a wrist pad only to rest your wrists between typing. Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges. Type with your wrists straight. Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard-to-reach keys, move your whole arm. Keep from bending your wrists, hands, or fingers sideways.
Page 157: Adjust Your Monitor
Adjust Your Monitor Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue. Check the following when you position the monitor. Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level.
Page 158 Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections. Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen. If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen, use an anti- glare filter.
Page 159: Vary Your Workday
Vary Your Workday If you use your computer for prolonged periods, follow these instructions. Vary your tasks throughout the day. Take frequent short breaks that involve walking, standing, and stretching. During these breaks, stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time.
Page 160: Pre-Existing Conditions And Psychosocial Factors
Note For more information on workstation setup, see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations. ANSI/HFS Standard No. 100-1988. The Human Factors Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1369, Santa Monica, California 90406. Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Pre-existing conditions that may cause or make some people more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders include the following: hereditary...
Page 161: Checking Your Keyboard
Checking Your Keyboard Is your keyboard angled so your wrists are straight when you type? Is your keyboard directly in front of you? Do you avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges? Do you press the keys gently and not bang on them? Checking Your Mouse Is your mouse at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard?
Page 162 For more information on workstation setup, see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations. ANSI/HFS Standard No. 100-1988. The Human Factors Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1369, Santa Monica, California 90406 This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr. David Rempel of the University of California/San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr.
Page 163: System Specifications
System Specifications Models System Board Storage Devices Graphics Input/Output Devices Expansion Power Management System Management Operating System Software Operating Environment Compliance...
Page 164: Models
Models ® Minimum Intel Celeron or Pentium III processor, 64-MB RDRAM, Configuration 10-GB Ultra DMA/66 EIDE hard drive, AGP video board, ® integrated audio, diskette drive, keyboard, mouse, Microsoft ® Windows 98 or Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0. System Board Processor Intel Celeron 533 MHz or higher, 100 MHz or higher FSB Intel Pentium III 667 MHz or higher, 133 MHz or higher FSB Processor Slot...
Page 165: Storage Devices
System Board Intel 820 chipset: Chipset Memory Controller Hub Processor Host/Bus Support Direct Rambus Memory Controller AGP Interface Power Management I/O Controller Hub PCI Support Integrated IDE Controller USB Controller Power Management Logic ACPI Defined Power States (S1, S3, S4, S5) DMA Controller Firmware Hub System BIOS and Video BIOS...
Page 166: Graphics
Optional Network 3Com PCI Ethernet 10/100 3C905C TX-M Intel PCI Ethernet Pro 100+ 10/100 with Wake-On LAN Accton PCI Ethernet 10/100 TX4 or TX5 Optional Modem 3Com or Equivalent V90 PCI Modem Board Optional Speakers NEC, 10 Watt B-4 System Specifications...
Page 167: Security
IDE drive power down, VESA video power down, inactivity timer, and auto start. ACPI Ready. System Management Ease-of-Use Plug-N-Play compliant, PCI version 2.1, NEC OS Restore CD, NEC Application and Driver CD BIOS DMI 2.3 compliant, SM (System Management) BIOS 2.1 Virus Protection Norton AntiVirus™...
Page 168: Operating System Software
ICVT-003 Issue 2, Revision 1 European CD EMC Directive 89/336 EEC EN55022: 1993 Class B EN50082-1: 1997 CE LVD Directive 73/23 EEC EN60950 Meets all requirements in European Waste Regulation Ordinance for packaging scrap Conforms to NEC Licensed Mark Quality Standard B-6 System Specifications...
Page 169: Index
Index CMOS, 3-4 locating, 5-10 replacing, 5-10 3 1/2-inch accessible device socket, 5-10 installing, 4-39 Bay cover locating, 1-2, 4-26 installing, 4-34 removing, 4-39 removing, 4-32 3 1/2-inch accessible device bracket replacing, 4-34 installing, 4-39 BIOS removing, 4-39 Advanced Menu, 3-13 3 1/2-inch internal device Boot Menu, 3-28 installing, 4-44, 4-47...
Page 170 Diskette drive, 1-4 mouse, 5-8 cable, 4-28 CMOS battery, 3-4 cabling, 4-30 Compliance, B-6 locating, 4-26 Configuration, 3-2 specifications, B-3 BIOS Setup Utility, 3-4 Documentation online FLASH utility, 3-32 NEC INFO Center, 3-34 Connectors Drive cage, 4-51 audio, 1-9 Index-2...
Page 171 Drives security, 1-17 CD-ROM, 1-5 software, 1-15 CD-RW, 1-5 FLASH diskette, 1-4 ROM, B-2 DVD-ROM, 1-5 FLASH diskette, 3-32 hard disk, 4-28 Front panel Zip, 1-5 removing, 4-4, 4-7 DVD-ROM drive, 1-5 replacing, 4-8 cables, 4-28 FTP site, 6-3 configuring, 4-28 specifications, B-3 Game port, 1-9 Graphics specifications, B-4...
Page 172 continuity module, 4-20 cover, 4-6 Master device, 4-28 expansion boards, 4-9, 4-14 Memory, 1-15, 4-16, 4-17, B-2 front panel, 4-8 cache, B-2 hard drives, 4-44, 4-47 checking, 4-17 memory, 4-20 FLASH ROM, B-2 processor, 4-24 installing, 4-20 rails, 4-36 RIMMs, 4-16 retainer bar, 4-15 speed, 4-16, B-2 RIMMs, 4-20...
Page 173 Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, 3-4 Port, USB, 1-4 NEC Application and Driver CD POST message, 2-3 features, 1-17 Power installing software, 3-35 button, 1-3 restoring software, 3-35 cables, 4-28 NEC INFO Center, 1-16, 3-33 cabling, 4-30 installing, 3-33 lamp, 1-4...
Page 174 Restore CD, 1-16 Retainer bar Rails installing, 4-15 guidelines for replacing, 4-31 removing, 4-10 installing, 4-36 Retrieving rails, 4-35 removing, 4-36 RIMMs, 4-16, 4-17, B-2 replacing, 4-36 installing, 4-20 retrieving, 4-35 removing, 4-18 storing, 4-35 speed, 4-16 Random Access Memory, 4-16, 4-17 upgrading, 4-16, 4-18 RDRAM memory, 1-15 RJ-11 connector, 1-10...
Page 175 4-16 Zip drive, B-3 RIMMs, 4-16 Speed USB port, 1-4, 1-9 memory, B-2 Utilities, 3-2 processor, 1-15, B-2 NEC OS Restore, 1-16 RIMM, 4-16 Norton AntiVirus, 1-16 Startup software, 1-15 POST message, 2-3 Utility power on, 2-3 BIOS Setup, 3-4...
Page 176 Wake-On LAN cabling, 4-31 Website, NECC, 6-2 Zip drive, 1-5 cables, 4-28 configuring, 4-28 specifications, B-3 Index-8...
Page 177: Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Statements The following regulatory statements include the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement, compliance statements for Canada and Europe, battery disposal and replacement information, and the Declaration of Conformity. FCC Statement for United States Only Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 178: Canadian Department Of Communications Compliance Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations (pursuant to ICES-003 Issue 2, Revision 1). Avis de conformité aux normes du ministere des communications du Canada Cet equipment numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matérial brouillage du Canada (en conformité...
Page 179: Battery Disposal
Battery Disposal The CMOS battery is made of lithium. Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling, and disposal of the batteries. Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers If your system has a built-in mini-PCI modem, the FCC registration number of your system is H8NTAI-34309-ME-E REN 0.4.
Page 180 NEC Computers Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc. 15 Business Park Way Sacramento, CA 95828 declare that the product NEC PowerMate CT is in compliance with FCC CFR47 part 15 for Class B digital devices.
Page 181 NEC Computers Inc. 15 Business Park Way Sacramento, CA 95828 www.nec-computers.com 456-00134-000...

NEC POWERMATE CT User Manual

Using this Guide

1 Reviewing System Features

2 Setting up the System

3 Configuring the System

4 Installing Options

5 Solving System Problems

6 Getting Services and Support

A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

System Specifications

Index

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