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NEC PowerMate Pro 2180 User Manual

NEC PowerMate Pro 2180 User Manual (211 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.33 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
    18
  - 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
    
    Plug and Play Support
    63
    
    SCSI Port
    63
    
    Sound System
    63
    
    ZIF Socket
    63
    
    Power Saving Feature
    64
  - Specifications
    65
4 NEC Drivers and Utilities

73
- The Setup Utility
  73
  - When to Use Setup
    74
  - How to Start Setup
    75
  - How to Use Setup
    76
- Navigation Keys
  76
  - Main Menu
    77
    
    Diskette Drive
    78
    
    IDE Devices
    78
    
    System Date/Time
    78
    
    IDE Device Configuration
    79
    
    IDE Device Configuration Submenu
    79
    
    IDE Translation Mode
    79
    
    Boot Options
    82
    
    Boot Options Submenu
    82
    
    Boot Sequence
    82
    
    Language
    82
    
    Boot Speed
    83
    
    Numlock
    83
    
    Speaker
    83
    
    System Cache
    83
    
    Hard Disk Pre-Delay
    84
    
    Setup Prompt
    84
    
    Typematic Rate Programming
    84
    
    Video Mode
    85
    
    Base Memory
    86
    
    BIOS Version
    86
    
    Extended Memory
    86
    
    Mouse
    86
  - Advanced Menu
    86
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    87
    
    Peripheral Submenu
    87
    
    Processor Speed
    87
    
    Processor Type
    87
    
    Floppy Interface
    88
    
    IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)
    88
    
    Peripheral Configuration Mode
    88
    
    Serial Port (1 and 2) Address
    88
    
    Parallel Port Address
    89
    
    Parallel Port Mode
    89
    
    Serial Port 2 IR Mode
    89
  - Advanced Chipset Configuration
    90
    
    Advanced Chipset Submenu
    90
    
    Base Memory Size
    90
    
    ISA LFB Base Address
    91
    
    ISA LFB Size
    91
    
    Video Palette Snoop
    91
    
    Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)
    92
    
    Memory Error Detection
    92
    
    Onboard Audio
    92
    
    Banks 0 and 1 SIMM Detected
    93
  - Power Management Configuration
    93
    
    Power Management Submenu
    93
    
    IDE Drive Power down
    94
    
    Inactivity Timer (Minutes)
    94
    
    VESA Video Power down
    94
    
    Hot Key
    95
- Hot Key Parameters
  95
  - Auto Start on AC Loss
    96
  - Power-On COM1 Ring
    96
  - Plug and Play Configuration
    96
    
    Plug and Play Submenu
    96
    
    Boot with Pnp os
    97
    
    ISA Shared Memory Size
    97
    
    ISA Shared Memory Base Address
    98
  - Event Logging Configuration
    99
- Security Menu
  99
- Security Passwords
  99
  - Password
    100
  - Unattended Start
    101
  - Security Hot Key
    102
- Exit Menu
  102
  - Exit Saving Changes
    102
  - Exit Discarding Changes
    103
  - Load Setup Defaults
    103
    
    Discard Changes
    104
  - Flash Utility
    104
  - NEC Bulletin Board Service
    104
  - Scsiselect Utility
    105
  - Desktop Management Interface
    105
    
    CI Module
    106
    
    DMI Components
    106
    
    Manageable Components
    106
    
    DMI Browser
    107
    
    Usage
    108
    
    Troubleshooting
    109
  - Video Drivers
    109
5 Installing Options

111
- Option Installation Procedures
  112
  - Safety Precautions
    112
- Cover Removal/Replacement Procedure
  114
  - Removing the System Unit Cover
    114
  - Replacing the System Unit Cover
    117
- Expansion Boards
  118
  - Locating Expansion Slots
    118
  - Installing an Expansion Board
    120
  - Removing an Expansion Board
    122
- SIMM Upgrade
  123
  - Checking System Memory
    124
- Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
  126
  - Removing a SIMM
    127
  - Installing a SIMM
    128
  - Video Upgrade
    129
  - Processor Upgrade
    131
    
    Removing the Processor
    131
    
    Installing the Processor
    132
  - Data Storage Devices
    133
    
    Locating Device Slots
    134
    
    Preparing the Device
    135
    
    Device Cables
    136
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    137
    
    IDE Signal Cable
    138
    
    SCSI Cable
    139
    
    System Power Cables
    140
    
    Cabling Storage Devices
    141
    
    Cabling an IDE or SCSI Device
    142
    
    Cabling a Diskette Drive
    143
    
    1/2-Inch Drive Installation
    144
    
    Installing Storage Devices
    144
    
    Removing the Side Panel
    147
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    148
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    150
    
    Replacing the Front and Side Panels
    152
    
    Adding External Options
    154
    
    Connecting a Parallel Printer
    154
    
    Connecting an RS-232C Device
    155
    
    Connecting a SCSI Device
    156
6 Setting System Board Jumpers

158
- Changing Processor Jumper Settings
  159
- BIOS Recovery
  162
- Clearing CMOS
  163
- Denying Access to CMOS Setup
  166
- Clearing Your Password
  168
24-Hour Information Services

170
- Nec's Fastfacts Service
  171
- NEC Bulletin Board Service
  173
- America Online Service
  175
- Compuserve Online Service
  176
- AT & T Interchange
  177
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  178
- Internet
  179
- NEC Technical Support Services
  180
8 If You Have a Problem

181
- Problem Checklist
  182
- Solutions to Common Problems
  183
  - System Problems
    183
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    185
  - Monitor Problems
    186
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    187
  - CD-ROM Problems
    187
  - Speaker Problems
    188
  - Microphone Problems
    188
- Getting Help
  189
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

192
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  192
- Arrange Your Equipment
  194
- Adjust Your Chair
  195
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  197
- Adjust Your Monitor
  199
- Vary Your Workday
  201
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  202
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  203
  - Checking Your Chair
    203
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    203
  - Checking Your Mouse
    203
  - Checking Your Monitor
    203
  - Checking You
    204

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