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NEC PowerMate SPB-Boston User Manual

NEC PowerMate SPB-Boston User Manual (192 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.82 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

9
- Text Conventions
  11
- Related Documents
  12
1 Introducing Your Computer

14
- Front Features
  15
  - System Controls and Lamps
    16
  - Diskette Drive a
    17
  - CD-ROM Reader/DVD Drive
    18
- Your Computer
  18
  - Back Features
    20
    
    External Connectors
    22
  - Power Supply Features
    25
  - Zip Drive
    25
  - Speakers
    27
  - Mouse
    27
2 Using Your Computer

28
- System Operation
  28
  - Starting up
    29
  - Shutting down
    30
  - Setting the Date and Time
    31
  - Using Diskettes
    31
  - Using Cds
    32
    
    Handling Compact Discs
    33
    
    Loading a CD
    34
    
    Removing a CD
    35
  - Using Your System's Audio Functions
    35
  - Setting Power Management
    35
  - Protecting Your System
    36
    
    Setting a Password
    36
    
    Using a Password
    37
- Productivity
  38
  - Saving Your Work
    38
  - Backing up Your Work
    39
  - Printing a Document
    39
- Display Properties
  40
- System Care
  42
- Online Documentation
  45
- Where to Go from here
  45
- Quick Reference to Information about
  46
3 Understanding System Features

47
- Standard Features
  47
- System Chassis
  48
- System Board Components
  48
  - Processor
    48
  - Drive Interfaces
    48
  - Ports
    49
  - System Memory
    49
  - Intel Xcelerator Multifunction Controller
    49
  - Flash ROM
    49
  - Plug and Play
    50
  - Graphics and Multimedia Features
    50
    
    Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Interface
    50
    
    Audio
    51
    
    Video Support
    51
  - Super I/O Controller
    51
  - USB Ports
    52
  - Dual IDE Channels
    52
  - Power-Saving Feature
    52
- Options and Upgrades
  53
  - Network Interface Card
    53
  - Modem
    53
  - Removable Storage
    53
  - Keyboard
    54
  - Video
    54
  - Audio
    54
4 System BIOS and Utilities

55
- System BIOS and the Setup Utility
  55
  - The Setup Utility
    56
    
    When to Use Setup
    56
    
    How to Start Setup
    57
    
    How to Use Setup
    57
  - Maintenance Menu
    58
  - Main Menu
    58
  - Advanced Menu
    61
    
    Peripheral Configuration Submenu
    62
    
    IDE Configuration Submenu
    64
    
    Floppy Options Submenu
    67
    
    DMI Event Logging Submenu
    68
    
    Resource Configuration Submenu
    69
    
    Video Configuration Submenu
    69
  - Security Menu
    71
    
    How to Set a Password
    72
    
    How to Disable Password Protection
    73
  - Power Menu
    74
  - Boot Menu
    76
    
    Hard Drive Submenu
    78
    
    Removable Devices Submenu
    78
    
    Removable Format Submenu
    78
  - Exit Menu
    78
- BIOS Flash Utility
  80
- Video Drivers
  81
5 Installing Options

83
- Option Installation
  83
  - Safety Precautions
    84
- Cover Removal and Replacement
  85
  - Removing the Access Cover
    86
  - Replacing the Access Cover
    88
- Expansion Boards
  89
  - Installing an Expansion Board
    91
  - Removing an Expansion Board
    94
- Memory Upgrade
  95
- Sample Memory Configurations
  97
  - Removing a DIMM
    98
  - Installing a DIMM
    99
  - Video Upgrade
    100
  - Data Storage Devices
    101
    
    Locating Device Slots
    101
    
    Preparing the Device
    102
    
    Identifying Device Cables
    103
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    104
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    105
    
    Cabling Storage Devices
    106
    
    System Power Cables
    106
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    107
    
    Cabling an Accessible 5 1/4-Inch Device
    108
    
    Installing Storage Devices
    109
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    110
    
    Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Device
    111
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    116
    
    Accessing the CD-ROM Reader/DVD Drive
    118
    
    Replacing the Front Panel
    118
  - External Options
    119
    
    Connecting a Parallel Printer
    119
    
    Connecting a Serial Device
    120
6 Setting System Board Jumpers

122
- Locating the Jumper
  122
- Clearing Your Password
  123
- System Board Jumper Settings
  123
  - Recovering the BIOS
    125
24 Hour Information Services

127
- NECCSD Web Site
  128
- NECCSD FTP Site
  129
- NECCSD Faxflash Service
  129
- NECCSD Bulletin Board Service
  131
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  133
- NECCSD Technical Support Services
  134
8 If You Have a Problem

135
- Problem Checklist
  136
- Solutions to Common Problems
  137
  - System Problems
    137
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    139
  - Monitor Problems
    140
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    141
  - CD-ROM Reader/DVD Drive Problems
    141
  - Speaker Problems
    142
  - Microphone Problems
    142
- Getting Help
  142
- Battery Replacement
  144
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

147
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  147
- Arrange Your Equipment
  149
- Adjust Your Chair
  150
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  152
- Adjust Your Monitor
  154
- Vary Your Workday
  156
- Preexisting Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  157
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  158
  - Checking Your Chair
    158
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    158
  - Checking Your Mouse
    158
  - Checking Your Monitor
    158
  - Checking You
    159
System Specifications

160
- Standard Features
  160
  - Processor
    160
  - Second Level Cache
    161
  - Memory
    161
- Acceptable DIMM Options
  162
- Sample Memory Configurations
  163
  - Chipset
    164
    
    Intel 82443BX PCI/AGP Controller (PAC
    164
    
    Intel 82371EB PCI Isa IDE Xccelerator (PIIX4E
    165
    
    Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP
    167
    
    Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support
    167
    
    IDE Support
    168
    
    Serial Ports
    168
    
    Super I/O Controller
    168
    
    Diskette Drive Controller
    169
    
    Keyboard and Mouse
    169
    
    Parallel Port
    169
    
    Interrupt Requests (Irqs
    170
- Interrupt Assignments
  170
  - Audio Support
    171
    
    Audio Connectors
    171
    
    CD-ROM Audio Connector
    171
    
    Crystal Audio Subsystem
    171
    
    Wavetable Synthesizer
    171
    
    Bios
    172
    
    Expansion Slots
    172
    
    Power Supply
    172
    
    Video Support and Monitor
    172
- Input Requirements
  172
  - Power Consumption
    173
- Output DC Load Requirements
  173
  - DC Voltage
    174
  - Environmental Specifications
    174
    
    Ambient Temperature
    174
    
    Humidity
    174
System Board, Connectors, and Error Messages

175
- System Board
  175
- Connectors
  176
  - Rear Panel Connectors
    177
- System Board External Connectors
  177
  - Internal Connectors
    178
- System Board Internal Connectors
  178
  - Error Messages
    180
  - Beep Codes
    184
  - Beep Codes
    185

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