Configuration Tools and Utilities | NEC 2000 Series manual

his chapter provides information on configuring your system. The chapter includes:

Phoenix® Technologies Ltd. BIOS Setup utility for configuring your system

FLASH Utility for BIOS updates

NEC Applications and Driver CD for installing the NECC-supplied applications and optional drivers

NEC INFO Center for quick access to information about your system

NEC OS Restore CD for restoring the operating system

Tjumper settings for clearing your password, should you forget it

Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility for controlling the reading of the processor serial number.

See the following table for a quick guide to the utilities, tools, or procedures required for configuring the system. For detailed information about these and other tools, see the sections following the table.

Configuration Tools and Utilities

The following table lists ways you can configure the system, and the utility, tool, or procedure to use for the configuration.

Configuration Tools and Utilities

Configuration	Method, Tool, or Utility
BIOS, updating	FLASH Utility
Boot devices, determining	BIOS Setup (Boot Menu)
Boot order, changing	BIOS Setup (Boot Menu)
Clearing password	Jumper Settings
Diskette drive, enabling	BIOS Setup (Main Menu)
Drivers for NECC hardware	NEC Application and Driver CD

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NEC 2000 Series manual Configuration Tools and Utilities, Configuring the System

Contents

POW E R MAT E 2000 SE R I E S Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Adding Expansion Devices Vi Contents System Specifications Using This Guide Using This Guide Text Conventions Viii Using This Guide Related Documents NEC PowerMate 2000 Series Quick Setup/Quick Reference Reviewing System Features Reviewing System Features Front Features System unit front features System Controls and Lamps Diskette Drive LCD Panel Speakers Left Side FeaturesHard Drive CD-ROM Drive Left side features Audio Connectors Fan Rear FeaturesVolume Control PC Card Slots Universal Serial Bus Ports DC Power Connector Printer Port VGA Monitor ConnectorPS/2 Mouse Port PS/2 Keyboard Port LAN Connector Bottom Features Memory Sockets Password Clear JumperMicrodesktop Chassis Hardware System Overview Preloaded Microsoft Operating System Software Security Reviewing System Features Setting Up the System Startup Setting Up the SystemCable Connections Shutdown Follow these steps to power off the system Power-Saving Operation Protecting Your System From Damage System Care Keeping Your System in Good Condition Moving or Shipping Your System Quick Reference to Information About Your System More Information Configuring the System Configuring the System Configuration Tools and Utilities Configuration Tools and Utilities How to Start Setup Bios Setup Utility Setup Main Menu How to Use Setup Setup Key Functions Main Menu Items Main Menu 44/1.25 MB 3 1/2 Main Menu Items PIO4/DMA2 Main Menu Items Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Write Back IRQ5, IRQ7 Advanced Menu Security Menu Security Menu Items Supervisor, User Power Menu Power Menu Settings Boot Menu Boot Menu Settings Exit Menu Hard Drive Security Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Moving the Hard Drive Flash Utility NEC Application and Driver CD NEC Info Center NEC Info Center opening screen NEC OS Restore CD Configuring the System Locating the password clear jumper System Board Jumper Settings Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility Processor Serial Number InstallationFrequently Asked Questions System Requirements Why would I want to turn off my processor serial number? How can I tell if my processor serial number is turned on? Technical Support Adding Expansion Devices Adding Expansion Devices Safety Precautions USB Devices Inserting a PC Card PC Cards Inserting a PC card Removing a PC Card Memory Modules SO-DIMM Checking System Memory Installing a SO-DIMM Module Positioning the LCD panel Installing the SO-DIMM module Removing a SO-DIMM Module Serial Devices Parallel PrinterExternal Monitor Solutions to Common Problems How to Clean the Mouse Solving System Problems Solving System Problems Solutions to Common ProblemsSystem Problems System does not boot and error message displayed on screen System shuts off instead of going into sleep mode Diskette Drive Problems Keyboard/Mouse Problems LCD Panel Problems System does not see the drive CD-ROM Drive Problems Speaker Problems How to Clean the Mouse Typical mouse ball cover Getting Services and Support Necc Website Getting Services and Support Necc FTP Site Email/Fax Technical Support Service Necc Technical Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Arrange Your Equipment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your Chair Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Adjust Your Input Devices Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-7 Adjust Your Monitor Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-9 Vary Your Workday Checking Your Chair Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-11Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Checking Your Comfort How Do You Measure Up? Checking You Checking Your KeyboardChecking Your Mouse Checking Your Monitor Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-13 System Specifications System Board Video Memory Input/Output I/O FeaturesSystem Specifications B-3 Graphics Controller Sound ControllerNetwork Board System Peripherals System Specifications B-5 Mouse External MonitorKeyboard System Specifications B-7 CD-ROM Drive Operating Environment DimensionsPower System Specifications B-9 Compliance Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Necc Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Regulatory Statements Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only European Community Directive Conformance Statement Battery ReplacementCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers Battery Disposal Declaration of Conformity