Bios Setup Utility, How to Start Setup, How to Use Setup | NEC 2000

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. However, you might wish to run the BIOS Setup Utility to set features that customize your system, such as security features.

NECC recommends that you print out or write down your current BIOS Setup parameters and store the information in a safe place. This lets you restore your system to the current parameters if you need to have the CMOS battery replaced.

How to Start Setup

To start the BIOS Setup Utility, follow these steps.

1.Turn on or reboot the system.

2.Press F2 at the NEC startup screen.

!You have about five seconds to press F2.

!Setup’s Main Menu window appears.

How to Use Setup

The Setup utility has a Main Menu window and six top-level menus with submenus. 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. For example, select Main to set the system date, set diskette and hard disk parameters, check memory parameters, or set the processor serial number feature.

!Advanced  Use the Advanced Menu to set the system for plug and play, PCI configuration, serial port and printer port addresses and interrupts, memory cache configurations, I/O device configuration, DMI event logging, and more.

3-4 Configuring the System

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Page Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Adding Expansion Devices Vi Contents Index Regulatory Statements Using This Guide Using This Guide Text Conventions NEC PowerMate 2000 Series Quick Setup/Quick Reference Related Documents Reviewing System Features Front Features Reviewing System Features PowerMate 2000 system unit front features System Controls and Lamps LCD Panel Diskette Drive Optional DVD-ROM Drive CD-ROM DriveSpeakers Right Side Features Volume Control Audio Connectors Universal Serial Bus PortsHard Drive Anti-theft Bracket Left Side Features PC Card Slots Rear Features System Unit Fans LAN Connector PS/2 Mouse PortKensington Lock Slot PS/2 Keyboard Port VGA Connector Optional Modem ConnectorDC Power Connector Bottom Features Memory Sockets Password Clear Jumper Microdesktop Chassis System Overview Hardware Software Preloaded Software NEC Product Recovery CD Security Reviewing System Features Setting Up the System Cable Connections Setting Up the SystemStartup Follow these steps to power off the system Shutdown Power-Saving Operation System Care Protecting Your System From Damage Keeping Your System in Good Condition Moving or Shipping Your System More Information Quick Reference to Information About Your System Configuring the System Configuration Tools and Utilities Configuring the System Configuration Tools and Utilities How to Start Setup Bios Setup UtilityHow to Use Setup Setup Key Functions Main Menu Main Menu Items CD-ROM 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 Once these passwords are set, NEC Power Menu Power Menu Settings Boot Menu Boot Menu Settings Exit Menu Exit Menu Items Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Hard Drive Security Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Moving the Hard Drive Flash Utility NEC Info Center NEC Info Center opening screen NEC Product Recovery CD Starting the Recovery Program Using the Product Recovery CD Standard System Restore Advanced Options Using the Smart Restore Program Tools How to Load Smart Restore PowerMate Application and Driver CD System Board Jumper Settings Locating the password clear jumper Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility InstallationSystem Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Processor Serial Number Technical Support Can a website read my serial number without my knowledge? Adding Expansion Devices Safety Precautions Adding Expansion Devices USB Devices PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC card Removing a PC Card Memory Modules Installing a SO-DIMM Module Checking System Memory Positioning the LCD panel Installing the SO-DIMM module Removing a SO-DIMM Module Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Releasing the hard drive access panel Installing a Hard Drive External Monitor Parallel PrinterSerial Devices Solving System Problems Solutions to Common Problems How to Clean the Mouse System Problems Solutions to Common ProblemsSolving System Problems System does not boot and error message displayed on screen Diskette Drive Problems System shuts off instead of going into sleep mode LCD Panel Problems Keyboard/Mouse Problems CD-ROM Drive Problems System does not see the drive How to Clean the Mouse Speaker Problems Typical mouse ball cover Getting Services and Support Getting Services and Support Necc Website Email/Fax Technical Support Service Necc FTP Site Necc Technical Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Arrange Your Equipment 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 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-11 Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial FactorsChecking Your Comfort How Do You Measure Up? Checking Your Chair Checking Your Keyboard Checking Your MouseChecking Your Monitor Checking You Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-13 System Specifications Random Access Memory RAM System BoardSystem Processor Cache Memory Input/Output I/O Features System Specifications B-3Calendar Clock Video Memory Network Board Sound ControllerGraphics Controller System Specifications B-5 System Peripherals Keyboard External MonitorMouse System Specifications B-7 CD-ROM Drive Dimensions PowerSystem Specifications B-9 Operating Environment Compliance Index Index-1 Index-2 LAN Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 FCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory StatementsRegulatory Statements Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Battery ReplacementEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Battery Disposal Mini-PCI FCC Registration NumbersPage Declaration of Conformity