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NEC Computer Systems Division,
A Division of Packard Bell NEC, Inc.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, the Responsible Party
NEC Computer Systems Division
Packard Bell NEC, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Ave.
Boxborough, MA 01719
(508) 264-8000
declare that the product
NEC
PowerMate MT V/P Series
is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this
product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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  • Page 1: Declaration Of Conformity

    NEC Computer Systems Division, A Division of Packard Bell NEC, Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the Responsible Party NEC Computer Systems Division Packard Bell NEC, Inc. 1414 Massachusetts Ave. Boxborough, MA 01719 (508) 264-8000 declare that the product PowerMate MT V/P Series is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 2 NECCSD is prohibited. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation and NEC PowerMate and MultiSync are registered trademarks of NEC Technologies, Inc. These registered trademarks are used under license by Packard Bell NEC, Inc.

  • Page 3: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide The PowerMate P ETC Series User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your computer. The guide contains the following information: Chapter 1, Introducing Your Computer, provides a look at system components. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your system.

  • Page 4: Text Conventions

    Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment, contains guidelines to help you use your computer productively and safely. This appendix also instructs you on how to set up and use your computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve, muscle, or tendon disorders.

  • Page 5: Related Documents

    Enter File names are printed in uppercase letters. RELATED DOCUMENTS In addition to this guide, the following printed documentation ships with your PowerMate P ETC Series system. NEC PowerMate P ETC Series Quick Setup/ Quick-Reference Roadmap Quick Setup contains information for quickly getting your system up and running.
  • Page 6 Windows Your system comes with the following online documentation on the hard disk: PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation This online documentation is your comprehensive source of information about your system. It contains a System Tour, User’s Guide, Product Information Center, Option Installation Center, and Support Center.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using This Guide Text Conventions............Related Documents ........... xiii 1 Introducing Your Computer Front Features ............System Controls and Lamps......... IR Window............Diskette Drive A ..........CD-ROM Reader..........Back Features............External Connectors..........Power Supply Features ........1-11 Speakers..............1-12 Microphone ..............
  • Page 8 System Board Options ..........3-13 SIMM Upgrade ............3-13 Checking System Memory........3-14 Removing a SIMM ..........3-16 Installing a SIMM ..........3-17 Video Upgrade............3-19 Processor Upgrade............ 3-21 Removing the Processor ........3-21 Installing the Processor ........3-23 Data Storage Devices..........3-24 Locating Device Slots ..........
  • Page 9 4 Setting System Parameters The Setup Utility ............When to Use Setup ..........How to Start Setup ..........How to Use Setup ..........Main Menu............... System Date/Time ..........Diskette Drive............IDE Devices ............IDE Device Configuration Submenu....IDE Device Configuration....... IDE Translation Mode ........
  • Page 10 Peripheral Configuration ........4-15 Peripheral Submenu........4-15 IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)... 4-16 Floppy Interface..........4-16 Serial Port (1 and 2) Address ......4-16 Serial Port 2 IR Mode........4-16 Parallel Port Interface ........4-17 Parallel Port Type........... 4-17 Audio Interface..........4-17 Hardware Monitor Interface......
  • Page 11 Exit Menu ..............4-29 Exit Saving Changes..........4-30 Exit Discarding Changes........4-30 Load Setup Defaults ..........4-31 Discard Changes..........4-31 Flash Utility.............. 4-32 Product Recovery CD ..........4-33 System Restore Options ........4-33 Restore Individual Files........4-34 Selecting Files..........4-35 Checking Selected Files........
  • Page 12 7 Solving System Problems Problem Checklist............. Solutions To Common Problems ....... System Problems ..........Diskette Drive Problems ........Monitor Problems ..........Keyboard/Mouse Problems ........CD-ROM Problems ..........Speaker Problems ..........Microphone Problems .......... Replacing the CMOS Battery........7-10 Diagnostic Diskette........... 7-13 Getting Technical Help ..........
  • Page 13 C Limited Warranty How Long Is the Warranty? ........Who Is Protected?............. What Is Covered and What is Not Covered?....What We Will Pay For and What We Will Not Pay For ..............How You Can Get Warranty Service......Limitation Of Damages and Implied Warranties ..How State Law Relates to the Warranty....

  • Page 14: Introducing Your Computer

    For a comprehensive source of information about your computer, see the online NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation. The online documentation can be accessed through NEC’s PowerMate Online Documents group on the Windows 95 desktop.

  • Page 15: Front Features

    FRONT FEATURES The following figures show the features on the front of the system. A brief description follows the figures. Front features The following figure shows in detail the system controls and lamps called out in the previous figure. 1-2 Introducing Your Computer...

  • Page 16: System Controls And Lamps

    System controls and lamps System Controls and Lamps System controls let you select specific system operations. Lamps let you know the status of system operation. Your computer has the following controls and lamps: Power button Press this button to turn on system power. Press it again to turn off the power.
  • Page 17 Reset button The reset button lets you manually restart your system when it does not respond to keyboard commands. CAUTION Resetting your system can result in the loss of data. Press the reset button only when all other methods of restarting your computer fails. Power lamp The power lamp indicates whether system power is on or off.

  • Page 18: Ir Window

    IR Window The IR (infrared) window is the system’s IR port. The IR port supports two-way wireless communications. The interface uses infrared as the transmission medium instead of a traditional cable. The IR port lets you transfer files to or from portable devices such as laptops and personal digital assistance (PDA) products using application software supporting IrDA data transfer.

  • Page 19: Cd-Rom Reader

    Your diskette drive has the following features: Diskette drive busy lamp Lights when your diskette drive is reading to or writing from a diskette. CAUTION To prevent damage to your diskette drive and data, do not turn off the system or remove a diskette while the diskette drive busy lamp is lit.
  • Page 20 NOTE The CD-ROM reader in your system might look different from the one shown here. CD-ROM reader features The CD-ROM reader has the following features: Headphone jack Allows the connection of an optional set of headphones with a stereo mini-jack plug. Volume control knob Lets you adjust the volume of an optional set of headphones.

  • Page 21: Back Features

    CD busy lamp Lights when the reader is retrieving data, music, or graphics/audio from a CD. Do not eject the CD or turn off the system unit when the lamp is on. CD tray Provides a surface for loading a CD into the reader. Press the open/close button to open or close the CD tray.

  • Page 22: External Connectors

    Your system has the following external connectors: VGA monitor connector Attach the signal cable from your monitor to this ® connector. Supports an NEC MultiSync monitor or other video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor with a 15-pin connector. Introducing Your Computer 1-9...
  • Page 23 Network interface board connectors These connectors allow connection to an Ethernet network and communications with other computers. The board has three connectors for coaxial and twisted-pair network cabling. The BNC connector supports thin coaxial cables. The AUI connector supports thick coaxial cables. The RJ-45 connector supports twisted-pair 10BASE-T cables.

  • Page 24: Power Supply Features

    Audio connectors These connectors come integrated on multimedia models. The connectors include microphone in and line out jacks. The microphone in jack lets you connect a microphone for recording audio information in your data system files. The line out jack allows you to connect an amplified output device such as powered speakers, stereo tape recorder, or an external amplifier for audio output.

  • Page 25: Speakers

    CAUTION Set the switch correctly for the voltage in your area. Most wall outlets in the United States and Canada are 115 volts. Outlets in Europe, Australia, and Asia (except Taiwan) are 230 volts. Taiwan uses 115-volt outlets. Power socket Connect your power cable to this socket.
  • Page 26 An AC adapter comes with the system. Set up the speakers with the AC adapter. The speakers connect to the line out jack on the back of the system unit. The 20-watt speaker set features a power button, power lamp, volume, treble and bass control knobs, and headphone jack.

  • Page 27: Microphone

    MICROPHONE The microphone allows you to record voice and sound into your computer data files. See Chapter 6 for information on recording sound using the Voyetra sound software. Microphone 1-14 Introducing Your Computer...

  • Page 28: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides the information you need to start using your system. Information includes: Using a Mouse If you are already familiar with using a mouse, skip this section. Using Online Documentation Read this section to use the comprehensive online system documentation about your system.

  • Page 29: Using Online Documentation

    Double click Some actions require a double click to execute them. To “double click” an object, point to the object and press and release the left mouse button twice. Press Pressing the mouse button holds an action until you release the mouse button. Drag Dragging your mouse attaches your pointer to an object on the screen and allows you to highlight text or move...
  • Page 30 To access the online system documentation, locate NEC’s PowerMate Online Documents group on the Windows 95 desktop. Double click NEC’s PowerMate Online Documents icon. A welcome screen appears with the information you need to use the online documentation. The NEC PowerMate Series System Documentation is a comprehensive source of information about your system.

  • Page 31: Where To Go From Here

    See the online help file, “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.” Take the System Tour in your online NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation. See the online User’s Guide in your online NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation.

  • Page 32: Quick Reference To Information About Your Computer

    Playing a music CD Multimedia models: AudioStation online help Chapter 6 in this guide Using the suspend button “Saving Power” and “Managing Power” in the online User’s Guide ( NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation ) Getting Started 2-5...
  • Page 33 Documentation ) Transferring files from my LapLink online help and “Using the IR Port” in laptop to my computer via the online User’s Guide ( NEC PowerMate P ETC the IR window Series System Documentation) Protecting my system from “Scan95” and “WebScan” in the online System...

  • Page 34: Installing Options

    Installing Options Your system supports a variety of industry-standard and NEC expansion options, including the following. monitors your system supports the connection of a ® VGA-compatible monitor such as NEC MultiSync and XP series. SIMM memory your system comes with 16-MB of...

  • Page 35: Option Installation Procedures

    OPTION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES This chapter provides installation instructions for the following options: expansion boards SIMM memory upgrade video memory upgrade processor upgrade data storage devices external options. All options require that the system cover be removed. Procedures for removing the cover are included in this chapter.

  • Page 36: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Take care when working inside the system and when handling computer components. Avoid electric shock or personal injury by observing the following warning. WARNING Before removing the system unit cover, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

  • Page 37: Removing The System Unit Cover

    Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid touching the components on the chip or board. Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit. Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at power-on.
  • Page 38 CAUTION Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components. Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before removing the system unit cover. Loosen the three thumb screws at the rear of the system unit. If you installed a padlock on the back of the system, unlock the padlock and remove it.
  • Page 39 From the rear of the system, grasp the handle and pull it back so that the cover clears the padlock slot. Releasing the cover Lift up at the top of the cover to release the cover tabs from the chassis. Pull the cover up until it comes free of the chassis.

  • Page 40: Replacing The System Unit Cover

    Replacing the System Unit Cover Replace the system unit cover as follows. Insert the metal tabs on the top of the system cover into their slots on the chassis. Insert the metal tabs on the bottom of the system cover into their slots on the chassis.

  • Page 41: Expansion Boards

    Secure the cover with the three thumb screws. Reconnect all external peripherals. Plug in your power cables. EXPANSION BOARDS Your system supports industry standard 8- and 16-bit ISA Plug and Play or non-Plug and Play, and 32-bit PCI expansion boards. With Plug and Play expansion boards, you can install a board in an expansion slot without changing the hardware settings.

  • Page 42: Locating Expansion Slots

    Locating Expansion Slots The system has five expansion slots. two ISA slots two PCI slots one shared PCI/ISA slot ISA expansion slots support industry-standard 8-bit or 16- bit expansion boards. The PCI/ISA slot also supports PCI expansion boards. PCI expansion boards run at the system's processor speed. The PCI bus handles 32 bits of data at a time, being wider as well as faster than the standard ISA bus.

  • Page 43: Installing An Expansion Board

    Installing an Expansion Board Install expansion boards in the system as follows. Remove the system unit cover. Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the board (such as setting switches or jumpers). Remove the screw securing an expansion slot cover and remove the cover.
  • Page 44 4. Hold the board by its edges and insert it into the expansion slot. Align full-size expansion boards with the guide rail at the front of the system unit. Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector. Gently rock the board from side-to-side to seat it into the connector.

  • Page 45: Removing An Expansion Board

    Removing an Expansion Board Remove the system unit cover as previously described. Label and remove any cables connected to the board. Remove the screw that secures the board to the support bracket. Pull the board out of the connector. Gently rock the board from side-to-side to release it from its connector.

  • Page 46: System Board Options

    SYSTEM BOARD OPTIONS Some of the options require locating the connector on the system board. See the following figure for connector locations. System board sockets and connectors SIMM UPGRADE Your system comes with 16 MB of main system memory. Six sockets on the system board support up to 192 MB of high-speed memory using industry-standard, tin-plated, single in-line memory modules (SIMM).

  • Page 47: Checking System Memory

    1-MB by 32- or 36-bit (4-MB stick) 2-MB by 32- or 36-bit (8-MB stick) 4-MB by 32- or 36-bit (16-MB stick) 8-MB by 32- or 36-bit (32-MB stick). CAUTION To avoid corrosion between different metals, only use tin-plated SIMM sticks. Checking System Memory Use the following procedure to: check the memory installed in the system...

  • Page 48: Recommended Memory Upgrade Path

    Recommended Memory Upgrade Path TOTAL BANK 0 BANK 1 BANK 2 MEMORY SIMM 1 SIMM 2 SIMM 3 SIMM 4 SIMM 5 SIMM 6 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB Empty Empty Empty Empty 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB Empty...

  • Page 49: Removing A Simm

    Recommended Memory Upgrade Path TOTAL BANK 0 BANK 1 BANK 2 MEMORY SIMM 1 SIMM 2 SIMM 3 SIMM 4 SIMM 5 SIMM 6 88 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB...

  • Page 50: Installing A Simm

    Push the SIMM away from the locking tabs and remove it from the socket. Removing a SIMM Use the following procedure to install a SIMM stick. Installing a SIMM Install a SIMM as follows. Remove the system unit cover. Locate the SIMM sockets (see “System Board Options”).
  • Page 51 Install the SIMMs from the back to the front. Align the notched end of the SIMM with the left side of the SIMM socket as shown in the following figure. Insert the SIMM at an angle into the socket. Tilt the SIMM towards the locking tabs using equal pressure at the ends of the SIMM until it locks into the socket.

  • Page 52: Video Upgrade

    VIDEO UPGRADE Upgrade the video memory by adding a 3-MB upgrade SGRAM module as follows. NOTE Your system comes standard with 2 MB of SGRAM (includes a 1-MB module). To upgrade to 4 MB, you must replace your 1-MB module with a 3-MB upgrade module.
  • Page 53 Aligning the video SGRAM module with the sockets Replace any boards that were removed. Replace the system unit cover. 3-20 Installing Options...

  • Page 54: Processor Upgrade

    PROCESSOR UPGRADE The zero-insertion force (ZIF) socket accepts pin-grid-array (PGA) processors, such as the primary processor or an OverDrive processor. CAUTION Incorrect installation of the processor can damage the processor, system board, or both. Follow the installation instructions carefully. The system requires a heatsink on the OverDrive processor.
  • Page 55 Releasing the processor CAUTION Before picking up the processor, reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the system unit. Lift the processor out of the socket. Continue with the following procedure to install the new OverDrive processor. 3-22 Installing Options...

  • Page 56: Installing The Processor

    Installing the Processor Remove the processor currently in the system (see previous procedure). CAUTION Before picking up the OverDrive processor, reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the system unit. Align the notched corner of the OverDrive processor with the alignment corner in the socket and insert the processor.

  • Page 57: Data Storage Devices

    CAUTION Remember to either reattach the heatsink used with the old processor or install the new heatsink supplied with the OverDrive processor. Check to see if the newly installed OverDrive processor requires a system board jumper change (see Chapter 5, “Setting System Board Jumpers”).
  • Page 58 Installing Options Installing Options 3-23...
  • Page 59 3-24 Installing Options...

  • Page 60: Locating Device Slots

    Locating Device Slots The system has six storage device slots: a 3 1/2-inch accessible device slot which contains the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive two internal 3 1/2-inch internal hard disk drive slots (1-inch high, thin-height) three 5 1/4-inch accessible device slots (1.6-inch high, half-height) In multimedia models, one accessible device slot contains the standard CD-ROM reader.

  • Page 61: Preparing The Device

    Preparing the Device Before installing a storage device in the system, follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the device. For example, check the following: Diskette drive remove any termination on the optional diskette drive. See the documentation that comes with the drive.

  • Page 62: Diskette Drive Signal Cable

    System board cable connectors Diskette Drive Signal Cable A three-connector diskette drive signal cable comes attached to the system board and to the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive. The installation of a second diskette drive in your system does not require the replacement of the existing diskette drive signal cable.

  • Page 63: Ide Signal Cables

    The following figure shows a three-connector diskette drive signal cable. Diskette drive signal cable IDE Signal Cables Hard disk systems come with a three-connector IDE interface cable attached to the primary IDE connector. Multimedia systems come with a second IDE cable connected to the CD-ROM reader and to the secondary IDE connector.
  • Page 64 The following figure shows a typical three-connector IDE cable. If the IDE cable is not keyed with a connector tab, align the colored edge of the cable with the pin 1 side of the drive connector. IDE cable connectors Installing Options 3-29...

  • Page 65: System Power Cables

    System Power Cables Power cables come from the power supply and are attached to the standard storage devices. System power cables vary in length and provide connector sizes to accommodate a variety of supported storage configurations. Power cable connectors are keyed to fit only in the correct position. The following figure shows the power cable connectors.

  • Page 66: Ide Device Cabling

    IDE Device Cabling The following procedure explains how to cable an IDE device. Connect the signal cable connector to the connector on the IDE device. Take care to prevent bending drive connector pins. Align the cable connector as shown in the following figure. Locate an available power connector coming from the power supply.

  • Page 67: Diskette Drive Cabling

    Diskette Drive Cabling Connect the diskette drive signal cable connector to the signal connector on the diskette drive as shown in the following figure. Locate an available power connector. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the device. Connecting 1.2-MB diskette drive cables 3-32 Installing Options...

  • Page 68: Installing Storage Devices

    Installing Storage Devices The following subsections describe how to install 3 1/2-inch and 5 1/4-inch drives. The installation procedures include: installing the 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive removing the side panel removing the front panel installing a 5 1/4-inch device replacing the front and side panels.
  • Page 69 To install the internal hard disk drive, you must first remove the power supply. Remove the power supply as follows. Locate the power supply as shown. Locating the power supply Disconnect the power supply cables from the system board. 3-34 Installing Options...
  • Page 70 Remove the power supply screws. Removing the power supply Lift the power supply out of the system unit. Align the holes in the hard disk drive with the holes at the bottom of the unit. Installing Options 3-35...
  • Page 71 Secure the device to the bottom of the system unit. Securing the 3 1/2-inch drive Connect the drive cables. Replace the power supply and reattach the power supply cables to the system board. Replace the four screws. Replace the system unit cover. See “Replacing the System Unit Cover.”...

  • Page 72: Removing The Side Panel

    Removing the Side Panel Remove the side panel only if you are installing a 5 1/4-inch device in the top slot. (The second and middle slots install using rails from the front.) The side panel does not need to be removed if you are installing a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive.

  • Page 73: Removing The Front Panel

    Removing the Front Panel Remove the front panel only if you are installing a 5 1/4-inch device. The front panel does not need to be removed if you are installing a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive. Remove the front panel by releasing the six tabs from the back of the front panel.

  • Page 74: Installing The 5 1/4-Inch Device

    Remove the slot cover from the selected slot on the chassis. Removing the slot cover Install the device (see the following section “Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device”). Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device Install an accessible device into the device cage as follows. Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device, such as setting jumpers and switches.
  • Page 75 Attaching device rails From the front of the system, insert the device, connector end first, into the device slot. NOTE To easily access device connectors for cabling, do not insert a 5 1/4-inch device all the way into the slot. Connect the device cables.

  • Page 76: Replacing The Side And Front Panels

    Securing the device Replacing the Side and Front Panels To replace the front and side panels, follow this procedure. Align the four front panel tabs with the holes in the front of the system unit. Evenly press the front panel into position until the tabs lock the panel in place.
  • Page 77 Aligning the front panel Replace the side panel, and reinsert the screws to hold the panel in place. Replace the cover. See “Replacing the System Unit Cover.” Run the Setup program to set the new configuration. 3-42 Installing Options...

  • Page 78: Adding External Options

    ADDING EXTERNAL OPTIONS This subsection includes installation procedures for the following external options: parallel printer serial devices. Connecting a Parallel Printer NOTE Before connecting a printer to the system, be sure the printer is set up correctly. Follow the setup instructions that come with the printer.

  • Page 79: Connecting An Rs-232C Device

    Connecting a printer cable Secure the cable with the screws provided. Connect the other end to the printer. Connecting an RS-232C Device NOTE Before connecting a serial device to the system, be sure the serial device is set up correctly. Follow the setup instructions that come with the option.
  • Page 80 Connecting an RS-232C cable Secure the cable with the screws provided. Connect the other end to the serial device. Installing Options 3-45...

  • Page 81: Setting System Parameters

    Setting System Parameters This chapter provides information on the NEC utilities that ship with your system. The following topics are covered in this chapter. Setup utility Flash utility Product Recovery utility (multimedia systems only) THE SETUP UTILITY The Setup utility program allows you to enter system configuration information and control special features of the system.

  • Page 82: When To Use Setup

    (see “Replacing the CMOS Battery ” in Chapter 7). NOTE NEC recommends that you print out or write down your current Setup parameters and store the information in a safe place. This lets you restore your system to the current parameters if you ever need to replace the battery.

  • Page 83: How To Start Setup

    configure system connections for peripherals such as your diskette drive, hard disks, and devices connected to the printer port and serial ports. customize your system with security features such as passwords, diskette drive restriction, virus check reminder and system backup reminder. set system parameters in the event that you need to replace the complimentary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) battery.

  • Page 84: How To Use Setup

    Main Advanced Security Exit System Date 03:14:1997 Help System Time 08:12:20 Back Enter Select Floppy Options Press Enter Primary IDE Master IBM-DAQA-32160 Previous Item Primary IDE Slave Not Installed Next Item Secondary IDE Master Not-Installed Select Menu Secondary IDE Slave Not-Installed Language English (US)

  • Page 85: Main Menu

    Navigation Keys Function Selects next menu. arrow keys Loads the Default Configuration values for this menu. Selects the Previous Value for the field. Save and Exit To display a submenu, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the submenu you want. Then press Enter MAIN MENU The following is a list of available options when you select...

  • Page 86: System Date/Time

    Video Mode Mouse Base Memory Extended Memory BIOS Version System Date/Time Use this menu to set the current time and date. The settings remain in memory even after you turn off the system power. To set the date, enter the current month, day, and year in mm/dd/yyyy format.

  • Page 87: Ide Device Configuration Submenu

    Jumper settings on the IDE device must be set to the master or slave device (see the documentation that comes with the device). IDE Device Configuration Submenu The IDE Device Submenu lets you check or change the following hard disk drive parameters. IDE Device Configuration Number of Cylinders Number of Heads...

  • Page 88: Ide Translation Mode

    IDE Translation Mode The IDE Translation Mode parameter controls the way in which the BIOS interacts with the drive in terms of drive geometry. Proper choice is dependent upon the drive’s size, capabilities, and the operating system (OS) used. The following choices are available.
  • Page 89 CAUTION When set to Auto Detected, the BIOS will detect what the drive is capable of, not the translation mechanism which was used to format the drive. If a drive is run in a mode other than the mode in which partitioned formatted,...

  • Page 90: Language

    Language The installed language will appear in the Setup and BIOS text strings. English (US) is the default in the U. S. and Canada. Boot Options When the cursor is placed in the Boot Option field, you can select it by pressing .

  • Page 91: System Cache

    System Cache The default for the System Cache field is “Enabled.” This field controls both the primary and secondary caches. Setting the system cache to “Disabled” will hurt performance, but might be required when running software which uses software timing loops and needs to be slowed down to execute properly.

  • Page 92: Hard Disk Pre-Delay

    Hard Disk Pre-Delay The Hard Disk Pre-Delay field causes the BIOS to wait a specified time before accessing the first hard disk drive. Setting a pre-delay provides the system with some time to identify any additional drives before the standard hard drive initializes.

  • Page 93: Scan User Flash Area

    750 msec 1000 msec Typematic Rate The Typematic Rate field controls the speed characters repeat when you hold down a keyboard key. The higher the number the faster the repeat. The delay times are as follows: 6 char/sec (default) 8 char/sec 10 char/sec 12 char/sec 15 char/sec...

  • Page 94: Mouse

    Mouse This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The system supports a PS/2 mouse. If the mouse is not installed the field will not be displayed. The default is “Installed.” Base Memory This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The system uses 640 KB of base memory.

  • Page 95: Processor Type

    CAUTION Setting items in this menu to incorrect values can cause your system to malfunction. Processor Type This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The processor is a Pentium processor that is backward compatible with 8086, 80286, Intel 386, and Intel 486 processors.

  • Page 96: Ide Interface (Primary And Secondary)

    IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary) The Primary and Secondary IDE Interface fields enable the IDE interface connectors on the system board. These fields can be either “Auto Configured” detected or “Disabled.” The default is “Auto Configured.” Floppy Interface The Floppy Interface field enables the diskette drive interface connector on the system board.

  • Page 97: Parallel Port Interface

    Parallel Port Interface The parallel port may be “Auto” detected or “Disabled.” The default is “Auto.” When “Auto” is selected, the first free LPT port is assigned regardless of what is selected. The parallel port address options are as follows. Disabled LPT3, 3BCh, IRQ5 or IRQ7 LPT1, 378h, IRQ5 or IRQ7...

  • Page 98: Pci Lan Interface

    PCI LAN Interface For network-ready systems, this option “Enables” or “Disables” the onboard LAN interface. The default is “Enabled.” Advanced Chipset Configuration When the cursor is placed in the Advanced Chipset Configuration field, you can select it by pressing Enter The Advanced Chipset Submenu appears, allowing parameters which affect the system performance to be changed.

  • Page 99: Base Memory Size

    Base Memory Size The Base Memory Size field controls the mapping of addresses between “512 KB” and “640 KB.” The two choices are described as follows. 512 KB directs address mapping between 512 KB and 640 KB to the ISA bus. 640 KB (default) directs address mapping between 512 KB and 640 KB to the system DRAM.

  • Page 100: Video Palette Snoop

    Video Palette Snoop The Video Palette Snoop field enables card “snoop” (also called RAMDAC shadowing) write cycles to the ISA video card’s palette registers. This field can be either “Enabled” or “Disabled,” the default is “Disabled.” This should only be set to “Enabled” if all of the following conditions occur.

  • Page 101: Power Management Submenu

    Power Management Submenu The Power Management Submenu lets you check or change the Advanced Power Management parameter. Selecting the Advanced Power Management field enables or disables power management support in the BIOS. Power management reduces the amount of energy used after specified periods of inactivity.

  • Page 102: Inactivity Timer (Minutes)

    Inactivity Timer (Minutes) The Inactivity Timer (Minutes) field controls the number of minutes that the system will detect no user activity before going into low power mode. Minutes range between 0 and 255; the default value is 10 minutes. Hot Key The Hot Key field is used to define a key which, when entered, will cause the BIOS to put the OS into power management mode.

  • Page 103: Plug And Play Configuration

    Hot Key Parameters HOT KEY FUNCTION Powerdown Hot Key System powers down. Powers up Enabled Only when any key/mouse activity is detected. Security Hot Key System secure immediately. Enabled Only Keyboard lamps blink. Input accepted when password typed. Both Hot Keys System secure immediately.

  • Page 104: Boot With Pnp Os

    The choices are as follows. Use BIOS Setup The BIOS depends upon the information provided by run-time Plug and Play software (Configuration Managers and ICU). When “Use BIOS Setup” is chosen, the BIOS depends on run- time software to ensure that there are no conflicts between ISA boards with Plug and Play capabilities and those without.

  • Page 105: Isa Shared Memory Base Address

    When a value other than “Disabled” is selected, a block is unshadowed and the ISA Shared Memory Base Address field will appear. Disabled (default) 16 KB 32 KB 48 KB 64 KB 80 KB 96 KB NOTE If a value of “96 KB” is selected, then the ISA Shared Memory Base Address field can only be set to C8000h;...

  • Page 106: Event Logging Configuration

    Available interrupt requests (IRQ) between IRQ3 through IRQ15 will be displayed. Interrupts consumed by on-board resources will not be visible. NOTE All but one IRQ can be set to “Used By ISA Card.” One must remain available for a PCI expansion board.

  • Page 107: Security Passwords

    Security Passwords PASSWORD PASSWORD ACCESS ACCESS ENABLED AT BOOT SETUP ALL SETUP UNATTENDED SECURITY FIELDS START HOT KEY User Password Only Administrative Password Only Both User and No (User) Administrative Passwords Yes (Admin) No Passwords Enabled If the Administrative Password is in effect and Setup is entered with the User Password, only the following fields may be changed.

  • Page 108: Set User Password And Set Administrative Password

    The Security Submenu lets you check or change the following password parameters. NOTE If neither the User or Administrative Password is “Enabled,” the Unattended Start and Security Hot Key fields are not displayed. User Password This field allows you to enable a user level password during POST and to enter Setup.

  • Page 109: Unattended Start

    If there is already a User or Administrative Password, then a dialog box with the following prompts appears. Enter current password: [ Enter new password: [ Confirm new password: Unattended Start The Unattended Start field controls the point at which the User Password is required.

  • Page 110: Exit Saving Changes

    Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes. Exit Saving Changes After making your selections on the Setup menus, always select “Exit Saving Changes” to make them operative. When “Exit Saving Changes,” has been selected, the program displays this message: Exit Saving Changes? Press Enter to Continue Press ESC to Abort...

  • Page 111: Load Setup Defaults

    Load Setup Defaults To load all the default Setup values in the Setup menus, select “Load Setup Defaults” from the Exit Submenu. Reloading the defaults does not affect the any set passwords. The program displays this message: Load Setup Defaults? Press Enter to Continue Press ESC to Abort To load the defaults shipped with the system press...

  • Page 112: Flash Utility

    FLASH UTILITY The system BIOS resides on a flash read only memory (ROM) in your system. The flash ROM can be updated with a very simple procedure. Performing an update is done with a BIOS flash diskette. The diskette contains the latest version of the BIOS code. You can obtain the flash diskette from NECCSD.

  • Page 113: Product Recovery Cd

    PRODUCT RECOVERY CD The Product Recovery CD that comes with your system contains everything you need to: restore individual files on your system completely recover your system. You also need a CD-ROM drive (standard with multimedia systems) to run the Product Recovery CD. The Product Recovery CD lets you copy individual program files from the Product Recovery CD if any of your factory-installed software files become corrupted.

  • Page 114: Restore Individual Files

    CD-ROM reader. On the Windows 95 desktop, double click “My Computer.” Double click the CD-ROM reader “(F:)” icon. The NEC System Restore screen appears. At the System Restore screen, click “OK” to restore individual files. A license agreement appears.

  • Page 115: Selecting Files

    2 Check list of files to be restored — This area lets you check the files you selected for restoration. The following sections explain how to use the Restore Individual Files screen. Complete all sections to restore your files. Selecting Files Under “Select files to restore,”...

  • Page 116: Checking Selected Files

    Cancel — click this option to cancel the restoration. This returns you to the NEC System Restore menu. To proceed with the restoration, click “Restore the files listed.” When the restoration is completed, a file restore message appears.

  • Page 117: System Recovery

    Click “OK.” If you replaced any Windows system files, exit Windows and reboot the system. System Recovery If your preinstalled software becomes unusable and you cannot reboot from the hard disk, you can restore your system to its initial shipping configuration. System Recovery erases and resets the hard disk completely before reinstalling the files.
  • Page 118 Turn on system power. The System Recovery screen provides information about the restore process. Read this information. You can choose one of the following two options: Continue — Proceeds with the recovery program. Quit — Exits the recovery program back to MS-DOS. Click “Continue”...

  • Page 119: Setting System Board Jumpers

    Setting System Board Jumpers This chapter provides jumper setting information for configuring your system for a particular system requirement. Situations that require changing the jumper settings include the following: You are upgrading your processor. You have interrupted the Flash utility during a BIOS upgrade.

  • Page 120: Changing Processor Jumper Settings

    CHANGING PROCESSOR JUMPER SETTINGS The following procedure explains how to locate and change the jumper setting when you upgrade your processor. WARNING The system power must be off before changing a jumper setting. Power off and unplug the system and any peripherals. Remove the system unit cover (see “Removing the System Unit Cover”...
  • Page 121 Locating system configuration jumpers Set the Processor/Bus Speed jumpers for your processor. Change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins as shown in the following figure. We suggest using needle- nose pliers to move a jumper. Setting System Board Jumpers 5-3...
  • Page 122 Microprocessor Speed J1K2 200-MHz Processor/66-MHz Bus Speed Jumper 5-6, 1-2 (C) Jumper 5-6, 1-2 (D) 166-MHz Processor/66-MHz Bus Speed Jumper 5-6, 1-2 (C) Jumper 5-6, 2-3 (D) 150-MHz Processor/60-MHz Bus Speed Jumper 5-6, 2-3 (C) Jumper 5-6, 2-3 (D) 133-MHz Processor/66-MHz Bus Speed Jumper 5-6, 1-2 (C) Jumper 4-5, 2-3 (D) Processor Voltage...

  • Page 123: Bios Recovery

    CAUTION The wrong Processor Voltage (VR/VRE) jumper setting could damage the system board processor. Be sure the Processor Voltage jumper is set correctly for your processor. Reinstall any removed expansion boards (see “Replacing Expansion Boards” in Chapter 3). Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the System Unit Cover”...
  • Page 124 Locate the BIOS Recovery jumper J6C2 on the system board (see the figure “Locating system configuration jumpers”). You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers (see “Removing Expansion Boards” in Chapter 3). Move the jumper block to the Recovery Mode pins. BIOS Recovery J6C2 Normal Operation (Default) Jumper 2-1...

  • Page 125: Clearing Cmos

    Replace the system unit cover. Reconnect the system power cables and peripheral devices. Power on the system. Run Setup (see Chapter 4, “Setting System Parameters”). CLEARING CMOS If you want to return your system to the factory default settings, use the following procedure to clear CMOS to the default factory settings.
  • Page 126 Move the jumper block to the Clear position. CMOS Clear J1K2 Normal Operation (Default) Jumper 4-5 Clear Jumper 5-6 Clear CMOS jumper settings Replace the system unit cover (“Replacing the System Unit Cover” in Chapter 3). Connect system power cables and monitor. Power on the system.

  • Page 127: Denying Access To Setup

    DENYING ACCESS TO SETUP In special cases, you may want to deny the user access to the Setup utility. In this case you must change the jumper from its default position. Use the following procedure to change the jumper setting. Power off the system and unplug any peripherals.

  • Page 128: Clearing Your Password

    Setup Access J1K2 Access Allowed (Default) Jumper 1-2 Access Denied Jumper 2-3 Setup access jumper settings If you removed any expansion boards, replace them (see “Replacing Expansion Boards” in Chapter 3). Replace the system unit cover. Reconnect the system power cables and peripheral devices. Power on the system.
  • Page 129 Remove the system unit cover (“Removing the System Unit Cover” in Chapter 3). Locate the Password Clear jumper J1K2 (A) on the system board (see the figure “Locating system configuration jumpers” earlier in the chapter). You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers (see “Removing Expansion Boards”...

  • Page 130: Pci Expansion Slots

    If you removed any expansion boards, replace them (see “Replacing Expansion Boards” in Chapter 3). Replace the system unit cover. Power on the system. Run Setup to set a new password (see Chapter 4, “Setting System Parameters”). PCI EXPANSION SLOTS The following jumpers are set for your system in manufacturing.
  • Page 131 NOTE When the jumper is set for Two PCI Slots, the shared PCI/ISA slot functions only as an ISA slot. CAUTION Do not change the jumper from Two PCI Slots (Default) Three Slots network configurations. Changing the jumper affects network functionality.

  • Page 132: Using Voyetra Sound Software

    Using Voyetra Sound Software Your PowerMate multimedia configuration ships with ® Voyetra multimedia sound software. Use this software to adjust the volume of your speakers, record sound using a microphone, play, edit, and record .WAV files, play music on your CD-ROM, and record, play or edit Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sequences and save them as .MID files.

  • Page 133: Power Bar

    Power Bar Audio Mixer CD Player WAV Player MIDI Player AudioStation main screen layout POWER BAR The Power Bar is the most important module as it controls the other modules. It rearranges, opens and closes each module, which are then removed from the screen. It quits AudioStation and activates Help.

  • Page 134: Audio Mixer

    The Power Bar buttons are explained as follows. Launches Help for each component. Launches or closes the Audio Mixer module. Launches or closes the MIDI Player module. Launches or closes the CD Player module. Launches or closes the WAV Player module. NOTE The online help gives detailed information on each module.

  • Page 135: Adjusting The Sound Using The Speakers

    Adjusting the Sound Using the Speakers The controls on your speakers let you adjust the treble, bass, and volume (see “Speakers” in Chapter 1 for control locations). CD PLAYER The CD Player lets you play audio CDs. To play a CD, use the following procedure.

  • Page 136: Recording Digital Audio Files

    Recording Digital Audio Files To record .WAV files, use the following procedures. Connect your audio source (microphone, CD player, tape deck) to the input jack at the back of the system. From the Mixer module, select your input source and set the recording volume.

  • Page 137: Editing Digital Audio Files

    Editing Digital Audio Files To edit digital audio files, click on the Edit button. This launches the AudioView program with the current file open. MIDI PLAYER The MIDI player plays, edits, and records musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) sequences and saves them as .MID files.

  • Page 138: Solving System Problems

    Solving System Problems Your system has a built-in checking program that automatically tests its components when you turn the system unit power on. If there is a problem, the system displays an error message. If this happens, follow any instructions on the screen. If screen messages do not help or an error message does not appear, use the information in this chapter to determine and solve the problem.

  • Page 139: Problem Checklist

    PROBLEM CHECKLIST If you have problems, go through the following checklist for possible solutions. Is the power switch on for the computer and any connected peripherals (monitor, printer)? Check that all power switches are on. Is the computer and its peripherals connected to a working AC power outlet or surge protector? Check the outlet or surge protector by plugging a lamp into the outlet or surge protector.

  • Page 140: Solutions To Common Problems

    SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS See the following sections to match your problem area and view the possible causes and solutions. When trying to solve problems, you should note what the system was doing when the problem occurred and what you attempted to do to correct the problem.
  • Page 141 System does not boot from hard disk The system tries to start from the diskette drive before it starts from the hard drive. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. Run the Setup Utility and check the Boot parameter settings to verify that the initial boot parameter is set for hard drive C and not for a diskette drive.

  • Page 142: Diskette Drive Problems

    Diskette Drive Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. Diskette won't load Check that the diskette is being loaded correctly. Check that the system and monitor power lamps are on and the power-on screen appears. Check that the diskette is formatted.

  • Page 143: Monitor Problems

    Monitor Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. Monitor screen is dark Check that the monitor power cable is connected to the monitor and a power outlet, the monitor signal cable is connected to the system, and the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted.

  • Page 144: Keyboard/Mouse Problems

    Keyboard/Mouse Problems Check the following problem to see the possible cause and solution. Image appears on screen but nothing happens when you use the mouse or keyboard Tighten the keyboard or mouse cable connection. If this does not help, turn off the system, wait five or more seconds, and turn on the system.

  • Page 145: Cd-Rom Problems

    CD-ROM Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. The system does not see the CD-ROM reader The drive designation is wrong and should be changed. The CD-ROM reader is assigned as drive F. The CD-ROM reader is not reading a disc Check that the disc is inserted in the CD tray with the label printed side up.

  • Page 146: Speaker Problems

    Speaker Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. No sound from the speakers Check that the speaker power is on. Verify that all speaker cable connections are correct and secure. Speaker volume is too low Adjust the volume control on the speaker.

  • Page 147: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    REPLACING THE CMOS BATTERY A 3-volt lithium battery in your computer maintains system configuration information. If your system fails to maintain system configuration information, replace it with an identically rated battery from the same manufacturer. CAUTION Removing the battery from the system board causes the computer to lose system configuration information.
  • Page 148 If you need to replace the battery, follow these steps: Turn off and unplug the computer and any external components connected to it. Remove the system unit cover. Observe all safety precautions when removing the cover. Locate the battery socket on the system board. You may have to remove any expansion boards in the way.
  • Page 149 Carefully release the battery from the tabs on one side of the socket and slide the battery out. CAUTION To maintain a tight battery contact with the socket, do not over-bend the battery clip. Removing the battery Remove the battery and discard in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 150: Diagnostic Diskette

    Connect external peripherals and power cables Run the Setup Utility to reconfigure your system parameters. DIAGNOSTIC DISKETTE If you are unable to resolve your system's problem using the Problem/Solutions topics in this chapter, we suggest that you run the diagnostic diskette. The diagnostic diskette permits quick testing of all major system components, individual testing of different system components, and access to various testing options.

  • Page 151: A Setting Up A Healthy Work Environment

    Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment WARNING Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your computer in the manner described in this appendix. Contact a doctor if you experience pain, tenderness, swelling, burning, cramping, stiffness, throbbing, weak- ness, soreness, tingling and/or numbness in the hands,...
  • Page 152 Although some studies have shown an association between increasing hours of keyboard use and the development of some musculoskeletal disorders, it is still unclear whether working at a computer causes such disorders. Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders.

  • Page 153: Arrange Your Equipment

    ARRANGE YOUR EQUIPMENT Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural and relaxed position. Place items that you use frequently within easy reach. Adjust your workstation setup to the proper height (as described in this appendix) by lowering the table or stand that holds your computer equipment or raising the seat height of your chair.

  • Page 154: Adjust Your Chair

    ADJUST YOUR CHAIR Your chair should be adjustable and stable. Vary your posture throughout the day. Check the following: Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position. The backrest of your chair should support the inward curve of your back. Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body.
  • Page 155 Your seat depth should allow your lower back to com- fortably contact the backrest. Make sure that the backs of your lower legs do not press against the front of the chair. Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your thighs and lower legs is 90°...

  • Page 156: Adjust Your Input Devices

    ADJUST YOUR INPUT DEVICES Follow these points in positioning your keyboard and mouse. Position your keyboard directly in front of you. Avoid reaching when using your keyboard or mouse. If you use a mouse, position it at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard.
  • Page 157 Type with your hands and wrists floating above the key- board. Use a wrist pad only to rest your wrists between typing. Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges. Type with your wrists straight. Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard-to-reach keys, move your whole arm.

  • Page 158: Adjust Your Monitor

    ADJUST YOUR MONITOR Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue. Check the following when you position the monitor. Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen.
  • Page 159 Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away. Blink often. Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections. Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen.

  • Page 160: Vary Your Workday

    VARY YOUR WORKDAY If you use your computer for prolonged periods, follow these instructions. Vary your tasks throughout the day. Take frequent short breaks that involve walking, stand- ing, and stretching. During these breaks, stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time.

  • Page 161: Pre-Existing Conditions And Psychosocial Factors

    Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to take breaks. To enhance blood circulation, alter your sitting posture periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm. NOTE For more information on workstation setup, see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations.

  • Page 162: Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up

    CHECKING YOUR COMFORT: HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP? Use this checklist to see if you are setting up your work environment to fit your physical needs. Checking Your Chair Do you sit in an upright position with the backrest sup- porting your lower back? When sitting, are your feet flat on the floor? Do you periodically adjust your chair and your posture?

  • Page 163: Checking You

    Checking You Is your work area set up to promote a natural and relax- ing working position with frequently used work items within close reach? Do you take frequent short breaks? Do you stretch and walk during your breaks? Do you vary your tasks during the day? Do you have regular eye checkups? Do you contact your doctor if you feel any sustained discomfort?

  • Page 164: B Reviewing System Interrupts

    Reviewing System Interrupts The interrupt controller accepts requests from peripherals, issues interrupt requests to the processor, resolves interrupt priorities, and provides vectors for the processor to determine which interrupt routine to execute. The interrupt controller has priority assignment modes that can be reconfigured at any time during system operations.
  • Page 165 Interrupt Level Assignments INTERRUPT PRIORITY INTERRUPT DEVICE IRQ08 Real-time clock IRQ09 Available IRQ10 Available (Audio on multimedia configurations) IRQ11 Network interface board IRQ12 PS/2 mouse IRQ13 Coprocessor IRQ14 Primary IDE IRQ15 Secondary IDE B-2 Reviewing System Interrupts...

  • Page 166: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty NEC Computer Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc. (hereinafter “NECCSD”) warrants this Product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms: HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY? Labor and parts are warranted for three (3) years from the date of the first consumer purchase in the U.S.A.
  • Page 167 Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from, but not limited to: Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature, unauthorized Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the Product. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by NECCSD.

  • Page 168: What We Will Pay For And What We Will Not Pay For

    WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items, but we will not pay for the following: Removal or installation charges. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls.

  • Page 169: Limitation Of Damages And Implied Warranties

    LIMITATION OF DAMAGES AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES NECCSD'S SOLE LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT AT OUR OPTION. NECCSD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THIS PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME OR DATA, LOSS OF SOFTWARE, COMMERCIAL LOSS;...

  • Page 170: For Warranty Information

    FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION, TELEPHONE 1-888-ETC-SUPT (1-888-382-7878) NOTE: All Products returned to NECCSD for service MUST have prior approval; this may be obtained by calling the above number. NECCSD Products are warranted in accordance with the terms of the applicable NECCSD limited warranty. Product performance is affected by system configuration, software, the application, customer data, and operator control of the system, among other factors.
  • Page 171 Index CMOS battery replacement, 7-10 Accessing Voyetra from CMOS jumper, 5-7 Windows 95, 6-1 Configuration Activating a module, 6-2 jumpers, 5-2 Adjusting sound, 6-3 Configuring Plug and Play, 4-23 Advanced menu, 4-14 Configuring Power Management, Audio connectors, 1-11 4-20 Audio mixer, 6-3 Connectors, 1-9 AudioStation modules keyboard, 1-10...
  • Page 172 1-10 pressing, 2-2 using, 2-1–2-2 Jumper Multimedia Sound Software clearing password, 5-10 package, 6-1 denying access to CMOS, 5-9 PCI slots, 5-13 Jumpers NEC Information group, 2-3 BIOS recovery, 5-5 Network interface board, 1-10 CMOS, 5-7 system board, 5-2 Index-2...
  • Page 173 Keyboard/mouse, 7-7 microphone, 7-9 Obtaining Flash utility, 4-32 monitor, 7-6 Online diagnostics, 7-13 Online documentation, xiv, 2-2, 2-4 speakers, 7-9 Option installation, 3-1 system, 7-3 what to do, 7-2 expansion boards, 3-8 Processor upgrade, 3-21 external options, 3-43 precautions, 3-3 Product Recovery CD, 4-37 processor upgrade, 3-21 SIMM memory, 3-13...
  • Page 174 Storage device installation, 3-25 3 1/2-inch hard drive, 3-33 VGA monitor connector, 1-9 5 1/4-inch device, 3-39 Video upgrade, 3-19 device cables, 3-26 Voltage selector switch, 1-12 device preparation, 3-26 Volume, 1-7, 1-12 device slots, 3-25 Voyetra software components Suspend button, 1-3 AudioStation, 6-1 Suspend mode, 1-3, 1-4 System board...
  • Page 175 NEC Computer Systems Division, A Division of Packard Bell NEC, Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the Responsible Party NEC Computer Systems Division Packard Bell NEC, Inc. 1414 Massachusetts Ave. Boxborough, MA 01719 (508) 264-8000 declare that the product PowerMate MT V/P Series is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 176 (For United States Use Only) FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 177 A lithium battery in your computer maintains system configuration information. In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information, NEC recommends that you replace the battery. See “Replacing the CMOS Battery” in Chapter 7 of this guide for battery replacement information.

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