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NEC VT 300 Series manual Index, viii Contents

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CD-ROM Drive	B-8
DVD-ROM Drive	B-8
PC Card Adapter	B-9
Zip Drive	B-9
Tape Backup Unit	B-9
Speakers	B-10
Dimensions	B-10
System Unit	B-10
Keyboard	B-10
Power	B-10
Operating Environment	B-10
Compliance	B-11

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NEC VT 300 Series manual Index, viii Contents

Contents

Page Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Using This Guide1 Reviewing System Features Contentsiv Contents 2 Setting Up the System3 Configuring the System 4 Installing Options Contentsvi Contents 5 Solving System Problems6 Getting Services and Support Contents A Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentB System Specifications Index viii ContentsUsing This Guide Tdescribes how to access the services Text Conventions NEC PowerMate VT 300i Series Quick Setup/Quick NEC PowerMate VT 300 Series Release NotesRelated Documents ReferenceNEC Help Center TSpeakers System Features Reviewing System FeaturesFront Features Rear Features Inside Features Front Features 1-2Reviewing System FeaturesSystem Controls and Lamps Diskette Drive A Universal Serial Bus PortDVD-ROMDrive Tape Backup UnitCD-ROMDrive Zip Drive PC Card AdapterLS-120SuperDisk Drive 1-6Reviewing System FeaturesRear Features Rear featuresReviewing System Features A – Power SocketExternal Connectors TAudio connectors Inside Features Power Supply FeaturesSystem Board Chassis Network BoardModem Board Storage Device SupportHardware System FeaturesSpeakers Software Preloaded Operating SystemMicrosoft Internet Explorer NEC OS Restore CDNEC Application and Driver CD Security Windows network security features Setting Up the System Power-SavingOperationCable Connections Startup Shutdown TSystem Care More InformationCable Connections Startup Setting Up the SystemShutdown Power-SavingOperation System Care Protecting Your System From DamageTcomponents to temperature variations and stress Keeping Your System in Good Condition Moving or Shipping Your System More Information Configuring the System Configuration Tools and UtilitiesBIOS Setup Utility Flash Utility NEC OS Restore CD NEC Application and Driver CDConfiguration Tools and Utilities Configuration Tools and Utilities Configuring the SystemConfiguration Method, Tool, or UtilityConfiguration Tools and Utilities 3-4Configuring the SystemConfiguration Method, Tool, or UtilityBIOS Setup Utility How to Start BIOS Setup How to Use BIOS Setup Main MenuConfiguring the System Navigation Keys3-8Configuring the System Settings default is boldMain Menu Items Menu ItemConfiguring the System Settings default is boldMain Menu Items Menu Item3-10Configuring the System Settings default is boldMain Menu Items Menu ItemAdvanced Menu Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup 3-12Configuring the SystemSettings default is bold Menu ItemAdvanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup Advanced Menu - Advanced Chipset SetupConfiguring the System Settings default is boldAdvanced Menu - Power Management Setup 3-14Configuring the SystemSettings default is bold Menu ItemAdvanced Menu - Power Management Setup Configuring the SystemSettings default is bold Restore on AC/Power LossAdvanced Menu - PCI/Plug and Play Setup Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup3-16Configuring the System Settings default is boldAdvanced Menu - Peripheral Setup Configuring the SystemSettings default is bold Menu ItemSecurity Menu Advanced Menu - Change Language Setting3-18Configuring the System Security Menu ItemsExit Menu Items Exit MenuConfiguring the System FLASH Utility Choosing a Restore Program NEC OS Restore CDIntroducing OS Restore Options 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 CDInstalling Software Installing the NEC Help Center NEC Help CenterResolutions for NEC VistaScan USB Monitors Uninstalling the NEC Help CenterSystem Board Jumper Settings You forgot your password and need to clear it Processor Jumper Settings Clear CMOS/Password 3-38Configuring the System5.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 PrecautionsSystem Unit Covers System Board Options TExpansion Boards Data Storage DevicesGeneral Rules Safety Precautions Installing OptionsSystem Unit Covers Removing the Left Side Cover 4-6Installing Options Removing the left side coverReplacing the Left Side Cover 4-8Installing Options Replacing the left side coverA – Tab Slots B – Left Side CoverRemoving 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 connectorsthe speed of the DIMMs must match or exceed the Checking System Memory Sample DIMM Upgrade PathsTotal MemoryRemoving a DIMM 4-16Installing OptionsInstalling a DIMM Use the following steps to install a memory module4-18Installing Options Inserting a DIMMA – Plastic Clips B – NotchesProcessor Upgrade Removing a Celeron or Pentium III Processor 4-20Installing OptionsC – Processor Cartridge A – Locking LeverB – Universal Retention Mechanism 4-22Installing Options Installing the Celeron or Pentium III processor A – Processor CartridgeB – Retention Mechanism D – KeyRemoving the Pentium II Processor 4-24Installing Options4.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 OptionsTthe flat side of the bottom bar Installing the Pentium II processor 4-28Installing OptionsExpansion Boards Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors Locating expansion board slots and connectors4-30Installing Options E – AGP Board ConnectorInstalling an Expansion Board Installing an expansion board 4-32Installing OptionsRemoving the AGP Graphics Board AGP BoardRemoving an Expansion Board Installing the AGP Graphics Board Data Storage Devices Locating Device Baystape drive, CD-ROMdrive, or DVD-ROMdrive Connecting Device Cables Preparing the DeviceSystem board cable connectors 4-38Installing OptionsIDE Connector Configuration Installing OptionsConfiguration Primary connector4-40Installing Options Diskette Drive Signal CableIDE Connector Configuration Cabling Storage Devices IDE Signal CablesSystem Power Cables IDE Drive Cabling Use the following procedure to cable an IDE driveCable a diskette drive as follows Diskette Drive CablingPC Card Adapter Cabling Network Board Wake-OnLAN Cabling Cable the network board for Wake-OnLAN as followsInstalling Storage Devices Removing the Front Panel4-46Installing Options Removing the front panelTshield Replace the front panel as follows Installing a 3 1/2-InchHard DriveReplacing the Front Panel 4.If you are replacing a hard drive Installing a hard drive 4-50Installing OptionsInstalling a 5 1/4-InchDevice 4-52Installing Options Inserting a deviceSolving System Problems Solutions to Common ProblemsHow to Clean the Mouse TBattery Replacement How to Get HelpSolutions to Common Problems System 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 Locating the battery socket on the system board 5-12Solving System Problems8.Connect external peripherals and power cables Help From Your NEC CSD Dealer How to Get HelpHelp From Your Company Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center NEC CSD Warranty/Non-WarrantyRepair Service 5-16Solving System ProblemsNEC CSD Website NEC CSD FTP Site Getting Services and SupportEmail/Fax Technical Support Service NEC CSD Website 6-2Getting Services and SupportEmail/Fax Technical Support Service NEC CSD FTP SiteNEC 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 ChairAdjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Monitor Making Your Computer Work for YouMaking Your Computer Work for You A-2Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Arrange Your Equipment A-4Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentAdjust 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 EnvironmentChecking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up? Checking Your ChairChecking Your Keyboard Checking Your MouseChecking You System Specifications Peripherals Dimensions PowerSystem Processor Memory RAM, Cache, ROM Calendar Clock Input/Output I/O FacilitiesSystem Processor Processor SupportIntel Celeron Processors Intel Pentium II ProcessorsRandom Access Memory RAM Cache MemoryRead Only Memory ROM Secondary CacheInput/Output I/O Features Calendar ClockVideo Memory Sound System Fax/Modem BoardPeripherals Network BoardAGP Graphics Board Diskette DriveDVD-ROMDrive Hard DriveCD-ROMDrive Tape Backup Unit PC Card AdapterZip Drive Supports mixed voltage 3V cardsDimensions PowerOperating Environment SpeakersCompliance Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 Radio Frequency Interference Statement For United States Use OnlyFederal Communications Commission Battery Replacement Battery DisposalPOWERMATE VT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYWe, the Responsible Party declare that the product