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Contents
Using This Guide
1 Reviewing System Features
2 Setting Up the System
3 Configuring the System
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Contents
4 Installing Options
5 Solving System Problems
6 Getting Services and Support
vi Contents
A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
B System Specifications
Contents
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Index
Using This Guide
Tdescribes how to access the services
Text Conventions
Reference
NEC PowerMate VT 300i Series Quick Setup/Quick
NEC PowerMate VT 300 Series Release Notes
Related Documents
NEC Help Center
Reviewing System Features
Front Features Rear Features Inside Features
TSpeakers System Features
1-2Reviewing System Features
Front Features
System Controls and Lamps
Universal Serial Bus Port
Diskette Drive A
Tape Backup Unit
CD-ROMDrive
DVD-ROMDrive
1-6Reviewing System Features
Zip Drive
PC Card Adapter
LS-120SuperDisk Drive
A – Power Socket
Rear Features
Rear features
Reviewing System Features
External Connectors
TAudio connectors
Power Supply Features
Inside Features
System Board
Storage Device Support
Chassis
Network Board
Modem Board
System Features
Speakers
Hardware
Preloaded Operating System
Software
NEC OS Restore CD
NEC Application and Driver CD
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Security
Windows network security features
TSystem Care More Information
Setting Up the System
Power-SavingOperation
Cable Connections Startup Shutdown
Cable Connections
Setting Up the System
Startup
Shutdown
Power-SavingOperation
Protecting Your System From Damage
System Care
Tcomponents 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 System
Configuration Tools and Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility Flash Utility
Configuration Tools and Utilities
Method, Tool, or Utility
Configuration Tools and Utilities
Configuring the System
Configuration
Method, Tool, or Utility
Configuration Tools and Utilities
3-4Configuring the System
Configuration
BIOS Setup Utility
How to Start BIOS Setup
Navigation Keys
How to Use BIOS Setup
Main Menu
Configuring the System
Menu Item
3-8Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Main Menu Items
Menu Item
Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Main Menu Items
Menu Item
3-10Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Main Menu Items
Advanced Menu
Menu Item
Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup
3-12Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Settings default is bold
Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup
Advanced Menu - Advanced Chipset Setup
Configuring the System
Menu Item
Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup
3-14Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Restore on AC/Power Loss
Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup
Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Settings default is bold
Advanced Menu - PCI/Plug and Play Setup
Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup
3-16Configuring the System
Menu Item
Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup
Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Security Menu Items
Security Menu
Advanced Menu - Change Language Setting
3-18Configuring the System
Exit Menu
Configuring the System
Exit Menu Items
FLASH Utility
NEC OS Restore CD
Introducing OS Restore Options
Choosing 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 CD
Installing Software
NEC Help Center
Installing the NEC Help Center
Uninstalling the NEC Help Center
Resolutions for NEC VistaScan USB Monitors
System Board Jumper Settings
You forgot your password and need to clear it
Processor Jumper Settings
3-38Configuring the System
Clear CMOS/Password
5.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 Options
General Rules Safety Precautions
System Unit Covers System Board Options
General Rules
Installing Options
Safety Precautions
System Unit Covers
Removing the Left Side Cover
Removing the left side cover
4-6Installing Options
Replacing the Left Side Cover
B – Left Side Cover
4-8Installing Options
Replacing the left side cover
A – Tab Slots
Removing 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 Upgrade
the speed of the DIMMs must match or exceed the
Memory
Checking System Memory
Sample DIMM Upgrade Paths
Total
4-16Installing Options
Removing a DIMM
Use the following steps to install a memory module
Installing a DIMM
B – Notches
4-18Installing Options
Inserting a DIMM
A – Plastic Clips
Processor Upgrade
4-20Installing Options
Removing a Celeron or Pentium III Processor
A – Locking Lever
B – Universal Retention Mechanism
C – Processor Cartridge
4-22Installing Options
D – Key
Installing the Celeron or Pentium III processor
A – Processor Cartridge
B – Retention Mechanism
4-24Installing Options
Removing the Pentium II Processor
4.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 Processor
Tthe flat side of the bottom bar
4-28Installing Options
Installing the Pentium II processor
Expansion Boards
E – AGP Board Connector
Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors
Locating expansion board slots and connectors
4-30Installing Options
Installing an Expansion Board
4-32Installing Options
Installing an expansion board
AGP Board
Removing an Expansion Board
Removing the AGP Graphics Board
Installing the AGP Graphics Board
Locating Device Bays
Data Storage Devices
tape drive, CD-ROMdrive, or DVD-ROMdrive
Preparing the Device
Connecting Device Cables
4-38Installing Options
System board cable connectors
Primary connector
IDE Connector Configuration
Installing Options
Configuration
Diskette Drive Signal Cable
IDE Connector Configuration
4-40Installing Options
IDE Signal Cables
System Power Cables
Cabling Storage Devices
Use the following procedure to cable an IDE drive
IDE Drive Cabling
Diskette Drive Cabling
PC Card Adapter Cabling
Cable a diskette drive as follows
Cable the network board for Wake-OnLAN as follows
Network Board Wake-OnLAN Cabling
Removing the Front Panel
Installing Storage Devices
Removing the front panel
4-46Installing Options
Tshield
Installing a 3 1/2-InchHard Drive
Replacing the Front Panel
Replace the front panel as follows
4.If you are replacing a hard drive
4-50Installing Options
Installing a hard drive
Installing a 5 1/4-InchDevice
Inserting a device
4-52Installing Options
TBattery Replacement How to Get Help
Solving System Problems
Solutions to Common Problems
How to Clean the Mouse
System Problems
Solutions to Common Problems
Tdealer 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 board
8.Connect external peripherals and power cables
How to Get Help
Help From Your Company
Help From Your NEC CSD Dealer
Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center
5-16Solving System Problems
NEC CSD Warranty/Non-WarrantyRepair Service
Getting Services and Support
Email/Fax Technical Support Service
NEC CSD Website NEC CSD FTP Site
6-2Getting Services and Support
NEC CSD Website
NEC CSD FTP Site
Email/Fax Technical Support Service
NEC 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 Environment
Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair
Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Monitor
A-2Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Making Your Computer Work for You
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3
A-4Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Arrange Your Equipment
Adjust 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 Factors
Checking Your Mouse
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?
Checking Your Chair
Checking Your Keyboard
Checking You
Calendar Clock Input/Output I/O Facilities
System Specifications
Peripherals Dimensions Power
System Processor Memory RAM, Cache, ROM
Intel Pentium II Processors
System Processor
Processor Support
Intel Celeron Processors
Secondary Cache
Random Access Memory RAM
Cache Memory
Read Only Memory ROM
Calendar Clock
Input/Output I/O Features
Video Memory
Network Board
Sound System
Fax/Modem Board
Peripherals
Diskette Drive
AGP Graphics Board
Hard Drive
CD-ROMDrive
DVD-ROMDrive
Supports mixed voltage 3V cards
Tape Backup Unit
PC Card Adapter
Zip Drive
Speakers
Dimensions
Power
Operating Environment
Compliance
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