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Contents
Using This Guide
1 Reviewing System Features
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3 Configuring the System
2 Setting Up the System
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4 Installing Options
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6 Getting Services and Support
5 Solving System Problems
vi Contents
B System Specifications
A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
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Index
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Using This Guide
Tdescribes how to access the services
Text Conventions
NEC PowerMate VT 300i Series Quick Setup/Quick
NEC PowerMate VT 300 Series Release Notes
Related Documents
Reference
NEC Help Center
Front Features Rear Features Inside Features
Reviewing System Features
TSpeakers System Features
Front Features
1-2Reviewing System Features
System Controls and Lamps
Diskette Drive A
Universal Serial Bus Port
CD-ROMDrive
Tape Backup Unit
DVD-ROMDrive
Zip Drive
PC Card Adapter
LS-120SuperDisk Drive
1-6Reviewing System Features
Rear Features
Rear features
Reviewing System Features
A – Power Socket
External Connectors
TAudio connectors
Inside Features
Power Supply Features
System Board
Chassis
Network Board
Modem Board
Storage Device Support
Speakers
System Features
Hardware
Software
Preloaded Operating System
NEC Application and Driver CD
NEC OS Restore CD
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Security
Windows network security features
Setting Up the System
Power-SavingOperation
Cable Connections Startup Shutdown
TSystem Care More Information
Cable Connections
Startup
Setting Up the System
Shutdown
Power-SavingOperation
System Care
Protecting Your System From Damage
Tcomponents to temperature variations and stress
Keeping Your System in Good Condition
Moving or Shipping Your System
More Information
Configuring the System
Configuration Tools and Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility Flash Utility
NEC OS Restore CD NEC Application and Driver CD
Configuration Tools and Utilities
Configuration Tools and Utilities
Configuring the System
Configuration
Method, Tool, or Utility
Configuration Tools and Utilities
3-4Configuring the System
Configuration
Method, Tool, or Utility
BIOS Setup Utility
How to Start BIOS Setup
How to Use BIOS Setup
Main Menu
Configuring the System
Navigation Keys
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
Menu Item
Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup
3-12Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Menu Item
Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup
Advanced Menu - Advanced Chipset Setup
Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup
3-14Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Menu Item
Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup
Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Restore on AC/Power Loss
Advanced Menu - PCI/Plug and Play Setup
Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup
3-16Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup
Configuring the System
Settings default is bold
Menu Item
Security Menu
Advanced Menu - Change Language Setting
3-18Configuring the System
Security Menu Items
Configuring the System
Exit Menu
Exit Menu Items
FLASH Utility
Introducing OS Restore Options
NEC OS Restore CD
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
NEC Application and Driver CD
Launching the Application and Driver CD
Installing Software
Installing the NEC Help Center
NEC Help Center
Resolutions for NEC VistaScan USB Monitors
Uninstalling the NEC Help Center
System Board Jumper Settings
You forgot your password and need to clear it
Processor Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS/Password
3-38Configuring the System
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
Installing Options
General Rules Safety Precautions
System Unit Covers System Board Options
TExpansion Boards Data Storage Devices
General Rules
Safety Precautions
Installing Options
System Unit Covers
Removing the Left Side Cover
4-6Installing Options
Removing the left side cover
Replacing the Left Side Cover
4-8Installing Options
Replacing the left side cover
A – Tab Slots
B – Left Side Cover
Removing the Right Side Cover
7.Remove the cover from the chassis
Replacing the Right Side Cover
System Board Options
Memory Upgrade
System board sockets and connectors
the speed of the DIMMs must match or exceed the
Checking System Memory
Sample DIMM Upgrade Paths
Total
Memory
Removing a DIMM
4-16Installing Options
Installing a DIMM
Use the following steps to install a memory module
4-18Installing Options
Inserting a DIMM
A – Plastic Clips
B – Notches
Processor Upgrade
Removing a Celeron or Pentium III Processor
4-20Installing Options
B – Universal Retention Mechanism
A – Locking Lever
C – Processor Cartridge
4-22Installing Options
Installing the Celeron or Pentium III processor
A – Processor Cartridge
B – Retention Mechanism
D – Key
Removing the Pentium II Processor
4-24Installing Options
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
Installing the Pentium II Upgrade Processor
4-26Installing Options
Tthe flat side of the bottom bar
Installing the Pentium II processor
4-28Installing Options
Expansion Boards
Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors
Locating expansion board slots and connectors
4-30Installing Options
E – AGP Board Connector
Installing an Expansion Board
Installing an expansion board
4-32Installing Options
Removing an Expansion Board
AGP Board
Removing the AGP Graphics Board
Installing the AGP Graphics Board
Data Storage Devices
Locating Device Bays
tape drive, CD-ROMdrive, or DVD-ROMdrive
Connecting Device Cables
Preparing the Device
System board cable connectors
4-38Installing Options
IDE Connector Configuration
Installing Options
Configuration
Primary connector
IDE Connector Configuration
Diskette Drive Signal Cable
4-40Installing Options
System Power Cables
IDE Signal Cables
Cabling Storage Devices
IDE Drive Cabling
Use the following procedure to cable an IDE drive
PC Card Adapter Cabling
Diskette Drive Cabling
Cable a diskette drive as follows
Network Board Wake-OnLAN Cabling
Cable the network board for Wake-OnLAN as follows
Installing Storage Devices
Removing the Front Panel
4-46Installing Options
Removing the front panel
Tshield
Replacing the Front Panel
Installing a 3 1/2-InchHard Drive
Replace the front panel as follows
4.If you are replacing a hard drive
Installing a hard drive
4-50Installing Options
Installing a 5 1/4-InchDevice
4-52Installing Options
Inserting a device
Solving System Problems
Solutions to Common Problems
How to Clean the Mouse
TBattery Replacement How to Get Help
Solutions to Common Problems
System 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
Locating the battery socket on the system board
5-12Solving System Problems
8.Connect external peripherals and power cables
Help From Your Company
How to Get Help
Help From Your NEC CSD Dealer
Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center
NEC CSD Warranty/Non-WarrantyRepair Service
5-16Solving System Problems
Email/Fax Technical Support Service
Getting Services and Support
NEC CSD Website NEC CSD FTP Site
NEC CSD Website
6-2Getting Services and Support
Email/Fax Technical Support Service
NEC CSD FTP Site
NEC CSD Bulletin Board System
Log onto the BBS as follows
1.Press Enter to continue
NEC CSD Technical Support Services
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair
Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Monitor
Making Your Computer Work for You
Making Your Computer Work for You
A-2Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3
Arrange Your Equipment
A-4Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
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
Pre-existingConditions and Psychosocial Factors
A-12Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?
Checking Your Chair
Checking Your Keyboard
Checking Your Mouse
Checking You
System Specifications
Peripherals Dimensions Power
System Processor Memory RAM, Cache, ROM
Calendar Clock Input/Output I/O Facilities
System Processor
Processor Support
Intel Celeron Processors
Intel Pentium II Processors
Random Access Memory RAM
Cache Memory
Read Only Memory ROM
Secondary Cache
Input/Output I/O Features
Calendar Clock
Video Memory
Sound System
Fax/Modem Board
Peripherals
Network Board
AGP Graphics Board
Diskette Drive
CD-ROMDrive
Hard Drive
DVD-ROMDrive
Tape Backup Unit
PC Card Adapter
Zip Drive
Supports mixed voltage 3V cards
Dimensions
Power
Operating Environment
Speakers
Compliance
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