456-00133-000 4/26/00 4:20 PM Page 1 POWERMATE 2000 SERIES When Space is at a Premium and Flexibility is Key P OW E R M AT E 2000 S E R I E S ® U S E R ’ S G U I D E U S E R ’ S Part Number: 456-00133-000 G U I D E
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Contents Using This Guide Text Conventions.................................................................................... viii Related Documents ................................................................................... ix 1 Reviewing System Features Front Features......................................................................................... 1-2 System Controls and Lamps............................................................ 1-4 LCD Panel........................................
2 Setting Up the System Cable Connections...................................................................................2-2 Startup.....................................................................................................2-2 Shutdown ................................................................................................2-3 Power-Saving Operation ..........................................................................2-4 System Care ..................................................
4 Adding Expansion Devices Safety Precautions................................................................................... 4-2 USB Devices .......................................................................................... 4-3 PC Cards ................................................................................................ 4-4 Inserting a PC Card......................................................................... 4-4 Removing a PC Card ..............................................
Checking Your Monitor................................................................A-12 Checking You...............................................................................A-12 B System Specifications System Board ......................................................................................... B-2 System Processor............................................................................ B-2 Random Access Memory (RAM) .................................................... B-2 Cache Memory .
Using This Guide The PowerMate® 2000 Series User’s Guide provides a comprehensive reference to information about your system. The guide contains the following information: Chapter 1, Reviewing System Features, provides a look at the front, side, rear, and bottom features of the system. It also gives a summary of the system’s hardware, software, and security features. Chapter 2, Setting Up the System, briefly describes how to set up, start up, and shut down the system.
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. Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life.
Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following printed documentation ships with your system. NEC PowerMate 2000 Series Quick Setup/Quick Reference The Quick Setup shows how to quickly get the system connected and powered on. The Quick Reference briefly describes the documentation, NEC tools and utilities, software applications, and services available with the NEC PowerMate 2000 Series system.
1 Reviewing System Features Front Features Left Side Features Rear Features Bottom Features System Overview
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 the computer in the manner described in Appendix A, “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.” This chapter highlights system hardware and software features, and describes system security features. Front Features The following figures show the features on the front of the system unit and the front of the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel.
System unit front features A – CD-ROM Drive B – CD-ROM Eject Button C – CD-ROM Drive Lamp D – CD-ROM Disc Emergency Eject E – Diskette Drive Lamp F – Diskette Drive G – Diskette Eject Button H– Hard Drive Lamp I – Power Lamp J – Sleep Lamp LCD panel features A – LCD Panel B – Decrease Brightness Level Button C – Increase Brightness Level Button Reviewing System Features 1-3
System Controls and Lamps System unit controls include a power/sleep button, power lamp, sleep lamp, and hard drive activity lamp. Power/sleep button To turn system unit and LCD panel power on, press the power/sleep button. To turn off power, press the button and hold in place for four or more seconds before releasing. Do not turn off the system power until you have closed all applications and Windows or you may possibly lose data.
LCD Panel The system comes with an LCD panel that you can adjust up or down and side-to-side for a comfortable viewing position. The panel uses a 15-inch, twisted nematic Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA) color screen. The screen has a brightness of 200 candlepower and a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The LCD panel screen automatically turns on when you press the system power button.
Hard Drive The system comes with either a 6.0-gigabyte (GB) or a 12-GB enhanced intelligent device electronics (EIDE) hard drive. The drive features ultra direct memory access (DMA) 66 technology for fast data transfer. The drive is located inside the system unit, on the right side. The drive is not user accessible. Hard disk activity is indicated by a flashing green lamp on the front of the system unit. CD-ROM Drive All systems come with a 24X Max Slim variable speed CD-ROM drive.
Left side features A – PC Card Slot 1 B – Slot 1 Card Eject Button C – Slot 2 Card Eject Button D – PC Card Slot 2 E – Fan F – Microphone In Jack G – Line In Jack H – Headphone Jack I – Volume Control J – System Unit Audio Connectors The system unit has the following audio connectors: Microphone in jack Use this jack to connect a microphone for recording audio information in your data files.
Volume Control Use the volume control to adjust the volume of the system’s built-in speakers or optional headphone set. The speakers are located in the base of the LCD panel. You can also use the Windows sound software. To bring up the Windows volume control, double click the speaker icon on the taskbar (next to the system clock). Use the software to balance the sound between the left and right speakers.
Rear features A – PS/2 Mouse Port B – Kensington Lock Slot C – PS/2 Keyboard Port D – Printer Port E – Serial Port F – VGA Connector G – LAN Connector H – USB Connectors I – DC Power Connector Universal Serial Bus Ports The system unit comes with two USB ports on the rear of the system unit. The ports allow you to easily and conveniently add plug and play USB devices without opening up the system. You simply plug the USB device into a port.
PS/2 Mouse Port The system unit comes with a mouse port that supports a PS/2®-compatible (personal system/2-compatible) mouse with a 6-pin mini DIN connector. Use this port to connect the PS/2 mouse shipped with your system. PS/2 Keyboard Port Your system unit comes with a keyboard port that supports a standard PS/2 101-key or 104-key keyboard with a 6-pin mini DIN connector. Use this port to connect the PS/2 keyboard shipped with your system.
LAN Connector Systems come with a local area network (LAN). Use the RJ-45 compatible LAN connector on the rear of the system to connect a network cable to the internal 100Base-TX/10Base-T network board. Bottom Features A panel on the bottom of the system unit covers the memory expansion sockets and the password clear jumper. (See Chapter 4, “Adding Expansion Devices,” for information on removing the panel.
Memory Sockets The system unit comes with at least one 64-MB small outline dual-inline memory module (SO-DIMM) mounted in one of two memory sockets. You can increase total system memory to a maximum of 512 MB by using two 256-MB modules (see “Adding Memory Modules” in Chapter 4). The modules use synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). Memory allocation is controlled by Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). With DVMT, total system memory is shared between system memory and video memory.
System Overview The system hardware and software deliver the performance and technologies needed for all your challenging tasks today and into the future. Hardware The PowerMate 2000 Series includes the following hardware features: PC99 Compliance All the hardware in the system is certified by Microsoft® to be PC99 compliant. Processor The system comes with an Intel® Pentium® III processor (100-MHz front side bus).
Software NEC provides a variety of software applications and hardware utilities with your system to let you take advantage of your hardware capabilities. Preloaded Microsoft Operating System Your system comes preloaded with the Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE operating system or with a dual-boot Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000 operating system. NEC OS Restore CD Your system comes with an NEC OS Restore CD and bootable diskette.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print portable document format (PDF) files found on the Internet and PDF documents included with various software applications. Intel LANDesk® Client Manager Use LANDesk software to track system information such as serial number, BIOS version, memory capacity, disk capacity, expansion board settings, and applications. Use LANDesk software for remote starts from a server computer using Wake-On LAN and remote reboot.
Security Lock Slot The security lock slot on the rear of the system accepts a Kensington® Security Standard connector or other locking device. Secure the locking device to the security lock slot and to an immovable object to protect your system from theft. Hard Drive Security Your system supports password protection for the hard drive. Hard drive password protection restricts access to the drive if the drive is removed and installed in another system.
2 Setting Up the System Cable Connections Startup Shutdown Power-Saving Operation System Care More Information
This chapter provides basic information for setting up and using your system (refer to the Quick Setup poster for details). Included are cable connections, system startup procedures, system shutdown procedures, and system care. The chapter also includes a table showing where to find additional information about your system.
If a problem occurs, a series of beeps might sound. If this happens repeatedly after powering on, power off the system and go to Chapter 5, “Solving System Problems.” The chapter provides helpful hints for solving system problems. 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 loaded with the Windows NT® 4.0 or Windows 2000 operating system, press Ctrl Alt Del when prompted on-screen to do so.
4. Click Start on the taskbar and click Shut Down. Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes or press Enter for shut down, depending on your operating system. If the system is configured with Windows 98 or Windows 2000, the system shuts down automatically after a short interval. If the system is configured with Windows NT, and after you perform a Windows shut down, power off the system by pressing and holding in the power button for four seconds or longer before releasing.
System Care The system is a durable system built for dependable use. With protective measures and proper care, you can prevent problems and promote the successful operation and long life span of the system. Protecting Your System From Damage There are several ways that you can protect the system from possible damage. NECC strongly recommends the following protective measures. Connect a surge suppressor between the system and a grounded wall outlet.
The recommended non-operating environment (shipping or storage) is from 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C). After turning off power, wait about five seconds for the hard drive to spin down before you power on again. Be sure that nothing is placed on top of the system AC adapter power cord. Keeping Your System in Good Condition Maintain the condition of your system by periodically using the following procedures. For safety, power off and unplug your system and any external devices before cleaning them.
Moving or Shipping Your System Use these steps to prepare the system for moving or shipping. 1. Back up your files on the hard drive to diskettes, server hard drive, or other backup devices. Take precautions for storing and transporting storage media so that they are not exposed to magnetic fields or electrical impulses. 2. Remove any diskette from the diskette drive. If you have a CD in the drive, remove the CD. 3. Remove any PC cards from the card slots on the left side of your system unit.
More Information Once the system is up and running, we suggest that you do the following. Install applications provided by NECC on the NEC Application and Driver CD. See “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment” in Appendix A. Install any of your own applications. See the documentation that comes with the application. See the following quick reference table to find information about using your system.
3 Configuring the System Configuration Tools and Utilities BIOS Setup Utility Hard Drive Security FLASH Utility NEC Application and Driver CD NEC INFO Center NEC OS Restore CD System Board Jumper Settings Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility
This chapter provides information on configuring your system. The chapter includes: Phoenix® Technologies Ltd.
Configuration Tools and Utilities Configuration Method, Tool, or Utility Hard drive, reformatting NEC OS Restore CD Hard drive, repartitioning NEC OS Restore CD Hard drive, setting a pre-delay BIOS Setup (Power Menu) Inactivity timeout, setting BIOS Setup (Power Menu) Keyboard options BIOS Setup (Main Menu) Memory, checking BIOS Setup (Main Menu) NEC INFO Center, installing NEC Application and Driver CD (see “Installing the NEC INFO Center”) NEC INFO Center, uninstalling “Uninstalling the N
BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility lets you configure the main components of your system. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run. Your system ships from the factory with the correct system parameters for your configuration. Unless you add optional hardware, you do not need to run the BIOS Setup Utility to operate your system.
Setup Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Ext Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: [10:34:50] [01/19/2000] Language Legacy Diskette A: [English (US)] [1.44/1.
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. The following table describes the legend keys. Setup Key Functions Key Function F1 Provides help for the parameter field being displayed. Esc Exits the menu.
Pressing F1 on any menu brings up the General Help window that describes the legend keys and their functions. Press Esc to exit the current window. The following subsections describe the six top level menus and their submenus. Main Menu Choose the Main Menu by selecting Main in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Main Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use the arrow keys to select one of the Main Menu options and press Enter to select a submenu.
Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Legacy Diskette A Disabled 360 KB 5 1/4” 1.2 MB 5 1/4” 720 KB 3 1/2” 1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2” 2.88 MB 3 1/2” Selects the diskette drive type. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave 6007 MB None CD-ROM 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.
Main Menu Items Menu Item Type Settings (default is bold) User, Auto, None, CD-ROM, IDE/ATAPI Removable When set to Auto, the values for Cylinders, Heads, Sectors, Total Sectors, and Maximum Capacity 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. If a drive is run in a mode other than the mode in which it was partitioned and formatted, unpredictable results might occur, including data loss.
Main Menu Items Menu Item Multi-Sector Transfers Settings (default is bold) 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. LBA Mode Control Enabled, Disabled When Enabled is selected, it causes logical block addressing to be used in place of cylinders, heads, and sectors.
Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Keyboard Features Press Enter to check or change keyboard parameters. Numlock Auto, On, Off Selects the power-on state for Numlock. Key Click Disabled, Enabled Enables or disables key click. Keyboard auto-repeat rate 30/sec, 26.7/sec, 21.8/sec, 18.5/sec, 13.3/sec, 10/sec, 6/sec, 2/sec Selects key repeat rate. Keyboard auto-repeat delay 1/4 sec, 1/2 sec, 3/4 sec, 1 sec Selects delay before key repeat.
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: 63488 KB BIOS Revision Displays the BIOS revision number. This field is read-only and cannot be changed from the BIOS Setup. Example: 138A0200 Processor Serial Number Disabled, Enabled Controls detection of the processor serial number.
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. Reset Configuration Data No, Yes Select Yes if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. PCI Configuration PCI IRQ Line 1 PCI IRQ Line 2 PCI IRQ Line 3 PCI IRQ Line 4 Press Enter to access the following submenus.
Advanced Menu Menu Item Cache Base 0-512K Settings (default is bold) Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, Write Back Controls caching of 512K base memory. Cache Base 512-640K Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, Write Back Controls caching of 512K-640K base memory. Cache Extended Memory Area Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, Write Back Controls caching of system memory above one MB.
Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) I/O Device Configuration Press Enter to access the following submenus. Serial Port A Disabled, Enabled, Auto Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the port. Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or operating system to configure the port. Base I/O Address 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8 Selects the base I/O address for serial port A. Interrupt IRQ3, IRQ4 Selects the IRQ for serial port A.
Advanced Menu Menu Item Floppy Disk Controller Settings (default is bold) Disabled, Enabled, Auto Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the controller. Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or operating system to configure the controller. Base I/O Address Primary, Secondary Sets the base I/O address for the controller. Large Disk Access Mode Other, DOS Select DOS if using DOS operating system. Select Other if using another operating system such as UNIX or Novell NetWare.
Advanced Menu Menu Item Clear All DMI Event Logs Settings (default is bold) No, Yes Selecting No prevents clearing out the DIMM event logs. Event Logging Enabled, Disabled Selecting Enabled permits logging of DMI events. Mark DMI Events As Read LANDesk ® Service Press Enter. Select Yes or No to “Mark all Events as read?” Disabled, Enabled Select Enabled to enable the onboard LANDesk. Preboot Management Disabled, Enabled Select Enabled to enable the Preboot Management function.
Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Supervisor Password Is Clear, Set Status only, user cannot modify. Supervisor password controls access to the BIOS Setup Utility. User Password Is Clear, Set Status only, user cannot modify. User password controls access to the system at boot. Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to access. 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.
Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Security Mode Press Enter to access the Security Mode. Use this mode to select Password (default), SmartCard, or FingerPrint. Press Enter to open the selected field. Use the SmartCard field to assign access to the SmartCard Reader by the supervisor and/or user. Press Enter to bring up the SmartCard Reader dialog box for setting up SmartCard security.
Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Network Boot Setting Press Enter to access. Keyboard/Mouse Lock Disabled, Enabled Select Enabled to lock the keyboard and mouse when remote booting. Virus Check Reminder Disabled, Daily, Weekly, Monthly Displays reminder message at bootup. Message is daily, every Monday, or first of every month. System Backup Reminder Disabled, Daily, Weekly, Monthly Displays reminder message at bootup. Message is daily, every Monday, or first of every month.
Power Menu Settings Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Power Savings Disabled, Customized, Maximum Power Savings, Maximum Performance Disabled setting turns off Power Management. Maximum Power Savings setting conserves the greatest amount of power. Maximum Performance setting conserves power but allows best system performance. Customized setting allows the user to modify the Auto Suspend Timeout and Hard Disk Timeout fields.
Power Menu Settings Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Resume On Time Off, On Setting to On allows the user to set the Resume Time field to a time when the system is to wake up. Resume Time 00:00:00 When Resume on Time is set to On, the user can specify the time the system is to wake up. 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.
Boot Menu Settings Menu Item Settings (default is bold) On PME Stay Off, Power On Controls how system responds to a PCI Power Management Enabled wake-up. 1 through 4 Sets the bootable device order. Use the up or down arrow to select a device, then press the + or – key to move the device up or down the list. Hard Drive Press Return System attempts to boot from the first hard drive in this list. If no operating system found, system tries the next drive until operating system is found.
Exit Menu Choose the Exit Menu by selecting Exit in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Exit Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use the arrow keys to select one of the Exit Menu options and press Enter to select a submenu. Explanations of each Exit Menu item are in the following table. Exit Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Exit Saving Changes Implements the changes just made, and exits BIOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit leaving BIOS unchanged.
Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords To establish password protection for the system’s hard drive, you must establish a master password, establish a user password, and enable the established passwords for the internal hard drive. Use the following procedure to establish HDD passwords and to enable HDD password protection. If you set the master and user password on a hard drive, you can never remove the passwords. You can change the passwords.
Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Use the following procedure to change hard disk drive passwords. 1. Boot your system. Press F2 when prompted to enter BIOS Setup. 2. At the Main Menu screen, select the Security Menu. 3. Highlight Assign HDD Password and press Enter. 4. If you enter the current master password, you are prompted to enter a new master password. If you enter the current user password, you are prompted to enter the new user password.
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 2000 system with security disabled, the system prompts you to enter the master password and then a new user password. 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.
5. When the menu asks you to enter a path/filename, use the arrow keys to select the “.bio” file and press Enter. 6. The utility asks for confirmation to load the new flash into memory. Select Continue with Programming. 7. After the upgrade completes, remove the diskette. 8. Reboot the system and start the Setup program. Press F9 to reset the BIOS defaults. Use the recorded Setup selections you made at the beginning of this procedure to set the parameters.
6. Click Exit to close the Application and Driver program. 7. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive when the installation is complete. NEC INFO Center NECC provides an online NEC INFO Center on the NEC Application and Driver CD. The INFO Center provides quick access to information about your system. The NEC INFO Center includes the following modules. Tour Use Tour to find out about NECC’s easy-to-use printed and online documentation, software installation tools, and many support services.
NEC INFO Center opening screen To uninstall the NEC INFO Center, use these steps: 1. Access the C:\NEC INFO directory on your system. 2. Double click the Unwise.exe icon to remove all files related to the NEC INFO Center and the C:\NEC INFO directory. Alternately, you can click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. At the Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs. Double click NEC INFO Center and follow the prompts. To reinstall the NEC INFO Center, use the NEC Application and Driver CD.
NEC OS Restore CD The NEC OS Restore CD contains the operating system and device drivers for the hardware that was factory-installed in your system. Use this CD to restore your system to its original factory state if a problem occurs that causes data loss or corruption. After restoring the operating system, use the NEC Application and Driver CD to install your applications, optional drivers, and online documents.
5. At the warning screen, click C to continue (or X to exit the program). A repartition screen appears, with a prompt asking if you want to repartition the primary hard drive to the factory default partitions or to continue without repartitioning the primary hard drive. 6. At the repartition screen, click P to repartition your primary hard drive or click C to continue restore without repartitioning. (Or click X to exit the program.
System Board Jumper Settings The system has an easily accessible jumper (7F4) for clearing your password if you forgot it. If you need to clear your password, set jumper 7F4 as follows. 1. Wake a system in sleep mode, save and close any open applications, close Windows, power down, and unplug the system’s AC power adapter and any external options. To prevent damage to the system board, do not clear your password while power is on. 2.
4. Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to clear your password. 5. Place the jumper back on pins 1 and 2. 6. Replace the access panel, plug in the AC power adapter, and power up the system. 7. At the startup screen, press F2 to open the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security Menu and set your new password (see Chapter 3, “Configuring the System” for details on setting a password).
System Requirements The Intel Processor Serial Number Control utility requires: a Pentium III processor-based system Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 (or later), or Windows 2000 2 megabytes of hard drive space. Installation The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility (version 1.0) comes on the NEC Application and Driver CD. Run setup.exe from the directory where you unzip the file.
Why would I want to turn off my processor serial number? Intel believes the processor serial number can provide compelling benefits to users. They are developing features in conjunction with the processor serial number to allow responsible service providers to provide services which maintain your privacy. However, if you are concerned that a given application/service using your processor number might impact your privacy, you can turn off the processor serial number using the utility.
How can I tell if my processor serial number is turned on? The vast majority of Pentium III processor-based systems ship with the processor serial number enabled. The control utility allows you to check the status by: Viewing the icon itself. The disabled icon shows a red circle with a white “x.” Clicking the task tray icon and selecting the “Status” menu item. Or you can select the menu from the tool tip shown when you position the mouse over the task tray icon.
4 Adding Expansion Devices Safety Precautions USB Devices PC Cards Memory Modules Parallel Printer External Monitor Serial Devices
This chapter provides information for adding a variety of industrystandard expansion devices to your system. Included in the chapter are procedures for adding: USB devices PC cards memory modules printer external monitor external serial devices. Safety Precautions Observe safety rules when handling system components. Avoid electric shock or personal injury by observing the following warning.
Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components (PC cards, memory modules) by touching a grounded metal object, such as the system unit unpainted bottom plate. If possible, use antistatic devices, such as wrist straps and floor mats. Always hold a PC card or memory module by its edges. Avoid touching the contacts and components on the memory module. Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit.
Connecting USB devices is easy. You don’t need to turn off the system to connect the devices. Simply match the connectors on the USB cable to the USB port on your system and the port on the USB device, then plug in the cable. For multiple USB devices, plug the USB cable on the new device into a free USB port on the existing device (many devices come with two or more ports). Most USB devices do not need a separate power source as they draw their power from the system.
To insert a PC card, follow these steps. 1. Remove the PC card slot cover by pressing the eject button next to the slot. Pull the cover out of the slot and save it. 2. Align the PC card so that the connector end points toward the PC card slot and that the printed label side is up. Inserting a PC card A – PC Card Eject Button B – PC Card 3. C – PC Card Slot Insert a Type II card into either slot or a Type III card in the bottom slot.
4. Use the software installed on your system to check PC card slot availability. In Windows 98 or Windows 2000, a PC card icon should be in the control panel or on the right side of the task bar. The icon shows which slot contains a PC card and which slot is empty. In Windows NT, the CardWizard™ SystemsSoft icon should be on the desktop. 5. Follow the PC card manufacturer’s instructions for using the card. Removing a PC Card Follow these steps to remove a PC card from its slot in the system unit. 1.
Use the following guidelines in selecting SO-DIMM types: memory can be installed in one or two sockets size of the SO-DIMMs can vary between sockets speed of the SO-DIMMs must match the processor bus speed (100 MHz) single- and double-sided SO-DIMMs are supported. For sample memory configurations, see the table “Sample SO-DIMM Upgrade Paths.” To determine the memory you need to purchase for a memory upgrade, see “Checking System Memory.
Checking System Memory If you do not know how much memory is installed in your system, check the amount by using the following procedure. 1. On the Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 desktop, point to My Computer and click the right mouse button. 2. With the left mouse button, click Properties. The General tab shows the random access memory (RAM). This is the amount of system memory in the computer.
5. Swivel the LCD panel to the right and position the unit on its side, as shown in the following figures. Positioning the LCD panel To prevent damage to the LCD panel, be sure to position the unit with the LCD panel facing up.
6. Remove the screw securing the memory module panel and remove the panel. 7. Locate an empty module slot. If you need to remove one or both modules, see “Removing a SO-DIMM Module” in the next section. Before you install a SO-DIMM, reduce static discharge by touching a metal part on the system unit. 8. Install the SO-DIMM module as follows (see the following figure). Align the notch in the module with the key in the empty slot. Hold the module at a 45-degree angle and insert it into the slot.
Removing a SO-DIMM Module If you need to remove a SO-DIMM module, use the following steps. To prevent damage to system components and the memory modules, wake a system in sleep mode, exit Windows, power down the system, and unplug the AC adapter power cord from the power source. 1. If your system is in sleep mode, move the mouse or press a key to take it out of sleep mode. 2. Save and exit all your open applications and shut down Windows. 3.
Parallel Printer You can connect a standard parallel printer to the system unit. To install the printer, you need the printer drivers and a printer cable. Use a cable with a male 25-pin connector for connecting to the parallel port on the back of the system unit and a Centronics®-compatible 36-pin connector on the other end for connecting to the printer. Refer to the printer documentation for details on installing the printer, including driver installation and cabling instructions.
5 Solving System Problems Solutions to Common Problems How to Clean the Mouse
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. If this happens, follow any instructions on the screen. If screen messages do not help or an error message does not appear, refer to the information in this chapter to help determine and solve the problem.
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). Check that the parameters are set correctly, particularly if you just installed an option. System emits continuous beeps. Turn the system off, wait at least five seconds, and turn the system on.
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. Press in the button and hold for four seconds or more before releasing. System password forgotten. Clear the password and reset it.
LCD Panel Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. Screen is dark or the display is hard to read. Adjust the LCD panel brightness control setting. (Note that the brightness setting returns to the system default setting on power down.) Press a key or move the mouse to take the system out of the power management mode. Check that the system AC adapter power cable is connected to a live power outlet.
CD-ROM Drive Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. The system does not see the drive. The drive designation is wrong and should be changed. The drive designation depends upon the storage device configuration in your system. To find out what drive designation letter is assigned to your drive, double click My Computer on the Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 desktop. The drive designation is below the drive icon.
Speaker Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. Speaker volume is too low. Adjust the volume control on the side of the system unit. If the volume is still too low, adjust the volume through the system software. See your Windows Multimedia online help. No sound. If using a headset, check that it is plugged in. Sound is only coming from one speaker. Balance the speaker output by adjusting the balance in the sound software.
Typical mouse ball cover A – Mouse Ball Cover 3. Rotate the ball cover counterclockwise and remove the cover. 4. Turn the mouse over so that the cover and ball fall into your palm. 5. Clean the mouse as follows. Use tap water, or tap water and a mild detergent, to clean the mouse ball. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to dry the ball. Blow into the mouse socket to remove remaining dust or lint. Use a Q-tip to remove accumulations of dirt. 6. Gently put the ball back into the mouse. 7.
6 Getting Services and Support NECC Website NECC FTP Site Email/Fax Technical Support Service NECC Technical Support Services
If you tried correcting problems yourself or within your company and were not successful, you may want to try one or more of the following NECC 24-hour services for answers to your questions. (Some services require a connection to the Internet or a fax machine.
NECC FTP Site You can use the Internet to access the NECC FTP (file transfer protocol) site to download various files (video drivers, printer drivers, BIOS updates, and Setup Disk files). The files are essentially the same files as on the NECC website. To access the NECC FTP site, enter the following Internet ftp address through your service: ftp.neccsdeast.com Once in the file menu, follow the prompts to choose and download the file(s) you want.
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 1-888-235-0649 (U.S. and Canada only) for the following support.
A 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?
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. Making Your Computer Work for You Computers are everywhere.
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. To create more desk space, you can put your computer base on the floor.
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. Tilt the backrest slightly backwards. The angle formed by your thighs and back should be 90° or more. Your seat depth should allow your lower back to comfortably contact the backrest.
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. Use armrests or forearm supports to support your forearms.
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. Keep your wrists straight and use your entire arm when moving a mouse. Do not grasp the mouse tightly. Grasp the mouse lightly and loosely.
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. Press the keys gently; do not bang them. Keep your shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers relaxed.
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. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen. Position your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no farther away than 28 inches from your eyes. The optimal distance is between 14 and 18 inches.
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 antiglare filter. Clean your monitor regularly. Use a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth and a non-alcohol, neutral, non-abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimize dust.
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. Relax muscles and joints that were active. Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to take breaks.
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.
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? Are your wrists straight and your touch light when moving the mouse? Checking Your Monitor Did you adjust your monitor so that the top of the screen is at or slightly b
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. M.F. Schneider of HUMANTECH, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan.
B System Specifications System Board System Peripherals Dimensions Power Operating Environment Compliance
System Board The following sections give the specifications for major components on the system board. System Processor Type — Intel Pentium III Processor, 100-MHz FSB Support — 32-bit addressing, 64-bit data Secondary cache — 256 KB Socket — 370-pin Socket 370 Random Access Memory (RAM) Total system RAM — minimum of 64 MB of SDRAM installed in one of two industry-standard SO-DIMM sockets on system board.
Input/Output (I/O) Features Industry-standard interfaces integrated on system board: Universal Serial Bus (USB) — two USB ports support two USB peripherals directly to the system. With appropriate connector, the system supports up to 127 daisy-chained devices. Supports 12 megabits (Mbs) per second. Parallel — bi-directional, ECP/EPP support; one 25-pin connector Serial — one high-speed RS-232C port using a 16550 UART, supports transfer rates up to 115.
Sound Controller All systems come with audio integrated on the system board. The audio is based on the Intel 82801AB (ICHO) chip and Yamaha YMF752 chip. Features include: Compatible with Sound Blaster Pro™, Sound Blaster™ 2.0, MPU-401, and Microsoft® Windows Sound System™ for PC sound applications High quality SoundScape Wave Table Music Synthesizer Plug and Play PCI compatibility Stereo jacks — microphone in and line out ACPI compliant.
System Peripherals The following sections give the specifications for system peripherals. LCD Panel Systems come with a 15-inch, high-resolution active matrix twisted nematic (TN) TFT Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA) color display.
External Monitor The following resolutions are supported on an optional external monitor: 320 x 200 (256/High color), vertical frequency depends on software 320 x 240 (256/High color), vertical frequency depends on software 640 x 400 (256/High color), vertical frequency depends on software 640 x 480 (256/High color/True color), 60-/75-/85-Hz vertical frequency 800 x 600 (256/High color/True color), 60-/75-/85-Hz vertical frequency 1024 x 768 (256/High color/True color), 60-/75-/85-Hz vertical f
Diskette Drive Systems come with a Mobile Diskette Drive, 3 1/2-inch, 1.44 MB Capacity — High density mode: Unformatted: 2.00/1.00 MB Formatted: 1440 KB (512B 18 Sec) 720 KB (256B 18 Sec) — Normal density mode: Unformatted: 1.00/0.50 MB Formatted: 640 KB (256B 16 Sec) 20 KB (128B 16 Sec) Data transfer rate — High density mode: 500/250 Kbit/sec — Normal density mode: 250/125 Kbit/sec Hard Drive Systems come with a Mobile 6.0-GB or a Mobile 12.0-GB EIDE Ultra DMA/66 hard drive.
CD-ROM Drive Systems come with a Mobile ATAPI 24X MAX Slim CD-ROM drive. Disc rotation speed — 5136 rpm Data transfer rate (sustained) — 1548 KB/second to 3600 KB/second Data transfer rate (burst) — 16.7 MB/second (PIO mode 4/multiword DMA mode 2) Random access time — 130 msec (typical) Data buffer — 512 KB Ambient temperature — operating 5 to 51.
Dimensions System Base chassis — 10.75 inches (274.1mm) wide x 7.5 inches (192mm) deep x 2 inches (50.8mm) high Total height (with LCD panel) — 14.6 inches (375mm) Weight — approximately 12 lb. Keyboard Height — 1.6 in. (40.6 mm) Width — 19.0 in. (482.6 mm) Depth — 8.4 in. (213.3 mm) Weight — 3.5 to 4 lb. Power AC Adapter with built-in power converter and detachable AC power cord AC power input — 100 - 240 Volt, 50-60 Hz, 1.4 amps DC power output — 19 Vdc, 4.
Compliance Domestic: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B UL 1950 3rd edition Canadian: C-UL C22.2 No.950-95 ICES-003 Issue 2, Revision 1 Year 2000: YMARK 2000 NEC Y2KTEST.EXE WHQL DMI DMI 2.
Index A AC power adapter, 1-9 Acrobat reader, 1-15 AGP graphics, 1-13 Application and Driver CD, 3-28 Audio, 1-13 Audio connectors headphone jack, 1-7 line in jack, 1-7 microphone in jack, 1-7 B Battery CMOS, 3-4 problems, 5-3 BIOS Advanced Menu, 3-12 Boot Menu, 3-22 Exit Menu, 3-24 FLASH ROM, 1-13 Main Menu, 3-7 Power Menu, 3-20 Security Menu, 3-17 Setup Utility, 3-4 updates, 3-27 Booting problems, 5-3, 5-4 Browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer, 1-14 C CD-ROM drive controls, 1-6 problems, 5-6 Chair, adjus
Disk error problems, 5-2, 5-4 Diskette FLASH, 3-27 Diskette drive description, 1-5 problems, 5-4 Display modes, 1-5, B-5, B-6 Documentation, online NEC INFO Center, 1-15 Drives CD-ROM, 1-6 diskette, 1-5 hard, 1-6 DVMT, 1-12, 1-13 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 1-12 E Email/fax service, 6-3 Ergonomics chair adjustments, A-4, A-11 checking you, A-12 keyboard adjustments, A-6, A-12 monitor adjustments, A-8, A-12 mouse adjustments, A-6, A-12 workspace setup, A-3 Expansion devices adding, 4-2 adding memory, 4
LCD panel brightness buttons, 1-5 cleaning, 2-6 features, 1-12 problems, 5-5 LCD/VGA monitor simultaneous viewing, 1-5 Local area network, 1-11 M Memory checking, 4-8 sockets, 1-12 SO-DIMMs, 4-6 system, 1-12, 1-13, 4-7 total system, 4-7 upgrading, 4-6 video, 1-12, 1-13, 4-7 Menu Advanced, 3-5, 3-12 Boot, 3-6, 3-22 Exit, 3-6, 3-24 Main, 3-5, 3-7 Main setup, 3-4 Power, 3-5, 3-20 Security, 3-5, 3-17 Microdesktop chassis features, 1-12 Microsoft Internet Explorer browser, 1-14 Microsoft operating system, 1-14
Power supply 90 watt, 1-12 specifications, B-9 Printer adding, 4-12 Printer port, 1-10 Problems booting, 5-3, 5-4 CD-ROM drive, 5-6 common, 5-2 date, incorrect, 5-3 disk error, 5-2, 5-4 diskette drive, 5-4 keyboard/mouse, 5-5 LCD panel, 5-5 password, 5-4 performance, 5-3 power, 5-2 solutions, 5-2 speakers, 5-7 system, 5-2 time, incorrect, 5-3 Processor, 1-13 Processor serial number control utility, 3-34 R Resolutions LCD panel display, B-5 S Safety precautions, 4-2 Security features, 1-15 hard drive, 1-16
Specifications cache memory, B-2 calendar clock, B-2 CD-ROM drive, B-8 compliance, B-10 diskette drive, B-7 flash ROM, B-2 graphics controller, B-4 hard drive, B-7 I/O, B-3 keyboard, B-9 LCD panel, B-5 LCD panel resolutions, B-5 network board, B-4 operating environment, B-9 PC card slots, B-8 PC cards, B-8 power, B-9 processor, B-2 sound controller, B-4 speakers, B-8 system board, B-2 system dimensions, B-9 system memory, B-2 system peripherals, B-5 video memory, B-3 Spin down hard drive, 2-6 Surge suppress
V VGA monitor connector, 1-10 VGA monitor/LCD panel simultaneous viewing, 1-5 Video memory, 1-12, 4-7 Virus scan software, 1-14 Volume control, 1-8 W Website NECC, 6-2 Windows security, 1-16 Windows sound software, 1-8 Index-6
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.
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 avec ICES-003 Emission 2, Révision 1).
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. If your system has a built-in mini-PCI modem/LAN, the FCC registration number of your system is 2U6MLA-34036-M5-E REN 0.5A.
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 2000 is in compliance with FCC CFR47 part 15 for Class B digital devices.
