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NEC VT 300 Series manual IDE Drive Cabling, Use the following procedure to cable an IDE drive

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IDE Drive Cabling

IDE Drive Cabling

Use the following procedure to cable an IDE drive.

Note: The appearance of your device may vary from the one shown.

1.Connect the signal cable connector to the connector on the IDE drive. Use care to prevent bending connector pins. Align the cable connector as shown in the following figure).

2.Locate an available power connector coming from the power supply.

3.Connect the appropriate power cable to the power connector on the IDE drive.

Connecting the IDE drive cable

A – Connects to System Board IDE Connector

B – Connects to IDE Devices

4-42 Installing Options

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NEC VT 300 Series manual IDE Drive Cabling, Use the following procedure to cable an IDE drive

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Page Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents ContentsUsing This Guide 1 Reviewing System Features2 Setting Up the System 3 Configuring the Systemiv Contents Contents 4 Installing Options5 Solving System Problems 6 Getting Services and Supportvi Contents A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment B System SpecificationsContents viii Contents IndexUsing This Guide Tdescribes how to access the services Text Conventions Reference NEC PowerMate VT 300i Series Quick Setup/QuickNEC PowerMate VT 300 Series Release Notes Related DocumentsNEC Help Center Reviewing System Features Front Features Rear Features Inside FeaturesTSpeakers System Features 1-2Reviewing System Features Front FeaturesSystem Controls and Lamps Universal Serial Bus Port Diskette Drive ATape Backup Unit CD-ROMDriveDVD-ROMDrive 1-6Reviewing System Features Zip DrivePC Card Adapter LS-120SuperDisk DriveA – Power Socket Rear FeaturesRear features Reviewing System FeaturesExternal Connectors TAudio connectors Power Supply Features Inside FeaturesSystem Board Storage Device Support ChassisNetwork Board Modem BoardSystem Features SpeakersHardware Preloaded Operating System SoftwareNEC OS Restore CD NEC Application and Driver CDMicrosoft Internet Explorer Security Windows network security features TSystem Care More Information Setting Up the SystemPower-SavingOperation Cable Connections Startup ShutdownCable Connections Setting Up the System StartupShutdown Power-SavingOperation Protecting Your System From Damage System CareTcomponents to temperature variations and stress Keeping Your System in Good Condition Moving or Shipping Your System More Information NEC OS Restore CD NEC Application and Driver CD Configuring the SystemConfiguration Tools and Utilities BIOS Setup Utility Flash UtilityConfiguration Tools and Utilities Method, Tool, or Utility Configuration Tools and UtilitiesConfiguring the System ConfigurationMethod, Tool, or Utility Configuration Tools and Utilities3-4Configuring the System ConfigurationBIOS Setup Utility How to Start BIOS Setup Navigation Keys How to Use BIOS SetupMain Menu Configuring the SystemMenu Item 3-8Configuring the SystemSettings default is bold Main Menu ItemsMenu Item Configuring the SystemSettings default is bold Main Menu ItemsMenu Item 3-10Configuring the SystemSettings default is bold Main Menu ItemsAdvanced Menu Menu Item Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup3-12Configuring the System Settings default is boldSettings default is bold Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS SetupAdvanced Menu - Advanced Chipset Setup Configuring the SystemMenu Item Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup3-14Configuring the System Settings default is boldRestore on AC/Power Loss Advanced Menu - Power Management SetupConfiguring the System Settings default is boldSettings default is bold Advanced Menu - PCI/Plug and Play SetupAdvanced Menu - Peripheral Setup 3-16Configuring the SystemMenu Item Advanced Menu - Peripheral SetupConfiguring the System Settings default is boldSecurity Menu Items Security MenuAdvanced Menu - Change Language Setting 3-18Configuring the SystemExit Menu Configuring the SystemExit Menu Items FLASH Utility NEC OS Restore CD Introducing OS Restore OptionsChoosing a Restore Program Launching the NEC OS Restore CD “Auto Rebuild and Restore” Auto Rebuild and Restore 5.Click Continue. The following take place Custom Rebuild and Restore Click Back to return to the Operating Mode screen 8.Click Continue. The following takes place Fixing the Operating System 4.Remove the CD from the CD tray Launching the Application and Driver CD NEC Application and Driver CDInstalling Software NEC Help Center Installing the NEC Help CenterUninstalling the NEC Help Center Resolutions for NEC VistaScan USB MonitorsSystem Board Jumper Settings You forgot your password and need to clear it Processor Jumper Settings 3-38Configuring the System Clear CMOS/Password5.Move the jumper back to pins 1 and Power On Mode 5.Replace the left side cover see “Replacing the Left Side Cover” in Chapter 4. Connect system power cables and external options TExpansion Boards Data Storage Devices Installing OptionsGeneral Rules Safety Precautions System Unit Covers System Board OptionsGeneral Rules Installing Options Safety PrecautionsSystem Unit Covers Removing the Left Side Cover Removing the left side cover 4-6Installing OptionsReplacing the Left Side Cover B – Left Side Cover 4-8Installing OptionsReplacing the left side cover A – Tab SlotsRemoving the Right Side Cover 7.Remove the cover from the chassis Replacing the Right Side Cover System Board Options System board sockets and connectors Memory Upgradethe speed of the DIMMs must match or exceed the Memory Checking System MemorySample DIMM Upgrade Paths Total4-16Installing Options Removing a DIMMUse the following steps to install a memory module Installing a DIMMB – Notches 4-18Installing OptionsInserting a DIMM A – Plastic ClipsProcessor Upgrade 4-20Installing Options Removing a Celeron or Pentium III ProcessorA – Locking Lever B – Universal Retention MechanismC – Processor Cartridge 4-22Installing Options D – Key Installing the Celeron or Pentium III processorA – Processor Cartridge B – Retention Mechanism4-24Installing Options Removing the Pentium II Processor4.If necessary, remove the AGP graphics board and any other expansion boards blocking access to the processor see “Removing the AGP Graphics Board” or see “Removing an Expansion Board” later in this chapter 4-26Installing Options Installing the Pentium II Upgrade ProcessorTthe flat side of the bottom bar 4-28Installing Options Installing the Pentium II processorExpansion Boards E – AGP Board Connector Locating Expansion Slots and ConnectorsLocating expansion board slots and connectors 4-30Installing OptionsInstalling an Expansion Board 4-32Installing Options Installing an expansion boardAGP Board Removing an Expansion BoardRemoving the AGP Graphics Board Installing the AGP Graphics Board Locating Device Bays Data Storage Devicestape drive, CD-ROMdrive, or DVD-ROMdrive Preparing the Device Connecting Device Cables4-38Installing Options System board cable connectorsPrimary connector IDE Connector ConfigurationInstalling Options ConfigurationDiskette Drive Signal Cable IDE Connector Configuration4-40Installing Options IDE Signal Cables System Power CablesCabling Storage Devices Use the following procedure to cable an IDE drive IDE Drive CablingDiskette Drive Cabling PC Card Adapter CablingCable a diskette drive as follows Cable the network board for Wake-OnLAN as follows Network Board Wake-OnLAN CablingRemoving the Front Panel Installing Storage DevicesRemoving the front panel 4-46Installing OptionsTshield Installing a 3 1/2-InchHard Drive Replacing the Front PanelReplace the front panel as follows 4.If you are replacing a hard drive 4-50Installing Options Installing a hard driveInstalling a 5 1/4-InchDevice Inserting a device 4-52Installing OptionsTBattery Replacement How to Get Help Solving System ProblemsSolutions to Common Problems How to Clean the MouseSystem Problems Solutions to Common ProblemsTdealer or the NEC CSD Technical Support Center Diskette Drive Problems Monitor Problems Keyboard/Mouse Problems CD-ROMDrive Problems Speaker Problems How to Clean the Mouse 5.Clean the mouse as follows Battery Replacement 5-12Solving System Problems Locating the battery socket on the system board8.Connect external peripherals and power cables How to Get Help Help From Your CompanyHelp From Your NEC CSD Dealer Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center 5-16Solving System Problems NEC CSD Warranty/Non-WarrantyRepair ServiceGetting Services and Support Email/Fax Technical Support ServiceNEC CSD Website NEC CSD FTP Site 6-2Getting Services and Support NEC CSD WebsiteNEC CSD FTP Site Email/Fax Technical Support ServiceNEC CSD Bulletin Board System Log onto the BBS as follows 1.Press Enter to continue NEC CSD Technical Support Services Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentArrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your MonitorA-2Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for YouSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 A-4Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Arrange Your EquipmentAdjust Your Chair A-6Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Input Devices Tfingers sideways Adjust Your Monitor Use a document holder placed close to the screen Vary Your Workday A-12Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Pre-existingConditions and Psychosocial FactorsChecking Your Mouse Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?Checking Your Chair Checking Your KeyboardChecking You Calendar Clock Input/Output I/O Facilities System SpecificationsPeripherals Dimensions Power System Processor Memory RAM, Cache, ROMIntel Pentium II Processors System ProcessorProcessor Support Intel Celeron ProcessorsSecondary Cache Random Access Memory RAMCache Memory Read Only Memory ROMCalendar Clock Input/Output I/O FeaturesVideo Memory Network Board Sound SystemFax/Modem Board PeripheralsDiskette Drive AGP Graphics BoardHard Drive CD-ROMDriveDVD-ROMDrive Supports mixed voltage 3V cards Tape Backup UnitPC Card Adapter Zip DriveSpeakers DimensionsPower Operating EnvironmentCompliance Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 For United States Use Only Federal Communications CommissionRadio Frequency Interference Statement Battery Disposal Battery Replacementdeclare that the product POWERMATE VTDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the Responsible Party