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NEC VT 300 Series manual Replacing the left side cover, 4-8Installing Options, A – Tab Slots

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Replacing the left side cover

Replacing the left side cover

A – Tab Slots	C – Chassis Rail
B – Left Side Cover	D – Lock Tab

6.Replace the two previously removed thumb screws.

7.If you have a padlock for the locking tab on the rear edge of the chassis, install it.

8.Reconnect all external peripherals.

9.Plug in your power cables.

4-8 Installing Options

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NEC VT 300 Series Replacing the left side cover, 4-8Installing Options, A – Tab Slots, B – Left Side Cover, D – Lock Tab

Contents

Page Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Using This Guide Contents1 Reviewing System Features Contentsiv Contents 2 Setting Up the System3 Configuring the System Contents 4 Installing Optionsvi Contents 5 Solving System Problems6 Getting Services and Support Contents A Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentB System Specifications viii Contents IndexUsing This Guide Tdescribes how to access the services Text Conventions NEC PowerMate VT 300 Series Release Notes NEC PowerMate VT 300i Series Quick Setup/QuickRelated Documents ReferenceNEC Help Center TSpeakers System Features Reviewing System FeaturesFront Features Rear Features Inside Features 1-2Reviewing System Features Front FeaturesSystem Controls and Lamps Universal Serial Bus Port Diskette Drive ADVD-ROMDrive Tape Backup UnitCD-ROMDrive PC Card Adapter Zip DriveLS-120SuperDisk Drive 1-6Reviewing System FeaturesRear features Rear FeaturesReviewing System Features A – Power SocketExternal Connectors TAudio connectors Power Supply Features Inside FeaturesSystem Board Network Board ChassisModem Board Storage Device SupportHardware System FeaturesSpeakers Preloaded Operating System SoftwareMicrosoft Internet Explorer NEC OS Restore CDNEC Application and Driver CD Security Windows network security features Power-SavingOperation Setting Up the SystemCable Connections Startup Shutdown TSystem Care More InformationCable 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 Configuration Tools and Utilities Configuring the SystemBIOS Setup Utility Flash Utility NEC OS Restore CD NEC Application and Driver CDConfiguration Tools and Utilities Configuring the System Configuration Tools and UtilitiesConfiguration Method, Tool, or Utility3-4Configuring the System Configuration Tools and UtilitiesConfiguration Method, Tool, or UtilityBIOS Setup Utility How to Start BIOS Setup Main Menu How to Use BIOS SetupConfiguring the System Navigation KeysSettings default is bold 3-8Configuring the SystemMain Menu Items Menu ItemSettings default is bold Configuring the SystemMain Menu Items Menu ItemSettings default is bold 3-10Configuring the SystemMain Menu Items Menu ItemAdvanced Menu 3-12Configuring the System Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS SetupSettings default is bold Menu ItemAdvanced Menu - Advanced Chipset Setup Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS SetupConfiguring the System Settings default is bold3-14Configuring the System Advanced Menu - Power Management SetupSettings default is bold Menu ItemConfiguring the System Advanced Menu - Power Management SetupSettings default is bold Restore on AC/Power LossAdvanced Menu - Peripheral Setup Advanced Menu - PCI/Plug and Play Setup3-16Configuring the System Settings default is boldConfiguring the System Advanced Menu - Peripheral SetupSettings default is bold Menu ItemAdvanced Menu - Change Language Setting Security Menu3-18Configuring 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 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 General Rules Safety Precautions Installing OptionsSystem Unit Covers System Board Options TExpansion Boards Data Storage DevicesGeneral Rules Installing Options Safety PrecautionsSystem Unit Covers Removing the Left Side Cover Removing the left side cover 4-6Installing OptionsReplacing the Left Side Cover Replacing the left side cover 4-8Installing OptionsA – 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 System board sockets and connectors Memory Upgradethe speed of the DIMMs must match or exceed the Sample DIMM Upgrade Paths Checking System MemoryTotal Memory4-16Installing Options Removing a DIMMUse the following steps to install a memory module Installing a DIMMInserting a DIMM 4-18Installing OptionsA – Plastic Clips B – NotchesProcessor Upgrade 4-20Installing Options Removing a Celeron or Pentium III ProcessorC – Processor Cartridge A – Locking LeverB – Universal Retention Mechanism 4-22Installing Options A – Processor Cartridge Installing the Celeron or Pentium III processorB – Retention Mechanism D – Key4-24Installing 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 Locating expansion board slots and connectors Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors4-30Installing Options E – AGP Board ConnectorInstalling an Expansion Board 4-32Installing Options Installing an expansion boardRemoving the AGP Graphics Board AGP BoardRemoving an Expansion 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 connectorsInstalling Options IDE Connector ConfigurationConfiguration Primary connector4-40Installing Options Diskette Drive Signal CableIDE Connector Configuration Cabling Storage Devices IDE Signal CablesSystem Power Cables Use the following procedure to cable an IDE drive IDE Drive CablingCable a diskette drive as follows Diskette Drive CablingPC Card Adapter Cabling 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 Replace the front panel as follows Installing a 3 1/2-InchHard DriveReplacing the Front Panel 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 OptionsSolutions to Common Problems Solving System ProblemsHow to Clean the Mouse TBattery Replacement How to Get HelpSystem 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 Help From Your NEC CSD Dealer How to Get HelpHelp From Your Company Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center 5-16Solving System Problems NEC CSD Warranty/Non-WarrantyRepair ServiceNEC CSD Website NEC CSD FTP Site Getting Services and SupportEmail/Fax Technical Support Service 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 Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentAdjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Monitor Making Your Computer Work for YouA-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 Chair Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?Checking Your Keyboard Checking Your MouseChecking You Peripherals Dimensions Power System SpecificationsSystem Processor Memory RAM, Cache, ROM Calendar Clock Input/Output I/O FacilitiesProcessor Support System ProcessorIntel Celeron Processors Intel Pentium II ProcessorsCache Memory Random Access Memory RAMRead Only Memory ROM Secondary CacheCalendar Clock Input/Output I/O FeaturesVideo Memory Fax/Modem Board Sound SystemPeripherals Network BoardDiskette Drive AGP Graphics BoardDVD-ROMDrive Hard DriveCD-ROMDrive PC Card Adapter Tape Backup UnitZip Drive Supports mixed voltage 3V cardsPower DimensionsOperating Environment SpeakersCompliance Index-1 IndexIndex-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 Disposal Battery ReplacementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY POWERMATE VTWe, the Responsible Party declare that the product