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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE
This User's Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product.
Consult this guide to ensure safety as well as to cope with trouble during a system setup and daily
operation.
Keep this manual handy.
This User's Guide is intended for users who have a good knowledge on the basic use of Linux
operating systems and general I/O devices such as a keyboard and mouse.

How to Use This User's Guide

This guide consists of eight chapters and appendices. To help you find a solution quickly, the guide
contains the following information:
For descriptions on setting up this product, see the separate volume “User’s Guide (Setup)”.
Read “Precautions for Use” first.
Before going on to main chapters, be sure to read “Precautions for Use.” These precautions are very
important for using the product safely.
Chapter 1 Precautions for Use
This chapter describes precautions necessary to use the product safely and properly. Be
sure to read this chapter before using the product. It also provides information on user
support. It will be helpful when you need maintenance service, support, etc.
Chapter 2 General Description
This chapter describes what you should know about the product: its component names,
functions, operating procedures as well as handling of devices and other parts.
Chapter 3 Linux Setup and Operation
This chapter describes setup and operation specific to the product when it is on Linux.
Chapter 4 System Configuration
This chapter describes how to make settings of built-in basic input/output system. It also
describes factory-shipped parameters.
Chapter 5 Installing and Using Utilities
This chapter describes features and operating procedures of a standard utility “NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER.” It also describes procedures to install and operate various
software programs contained in its CD-ROM.
Chapter 6 Maintenance
This chapter describes maintenance procedures and use of maintenance tools. If you
need to move the product for maintenance purposes, follow the steps provided in this
chapter.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
If the product does not work properly, see this chapter before deciding that it is a
breakdown.
Chapter 8 System Upgrade
This chapter describes procedures to add options and precautions. See also this chapter
when you replace failed components.
Appendix A Specifications
This appendix lists specifications of the product.
Appendix B I/O Port Addresses
This appendix lists factory-assigned I/O port addresses.