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NEC PowerMate VP Series Manual

NEC PowerMate VP Series Manual (255 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.64 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

11
- Text Conventions
  13
- Related Documents
  14
- System Features
  16
  - Front Panel
    17
    
    Power Button
    19
    
    Lamps
    19
    
    Suspend Button
    20
    
    Diskette Drive
    20
  - Diskette Loading
    22
    
    Hard Disk
    24
    
    CD-ROM Reader
    25
  - CD Loading
    27
    
    Audio Support
    28
  - Rear Panel
    29
    
    15-Pin VGA Monitor Port
    30
    
    Printer Port
    31
    
    Serial Ports
    31
    
    Keyboard Port
    31
    
    Mouse Port
    32
    
    Expansion Slot Covers
    32
    
    Sound Board Jacks
    32
    
    Network Connectors
    35
  - Power Supply
    37
    
    Cooling Fans
    38
    
    Voltage Selector Switch
    38
    
    System Power Socket
    39
  - Keyboard
    39
    
    Function Keys
    40
    
    Status Lamps
    40
    
    Numeric Keypad/Cursor Control Keys
    40
    
    Standard Cursor Control Keys
    41
    
    Typewriter Keys
    41
  - Mouse
    41
  - Speakers
    42
  - Microphone
    42
Using Your Computer

16
- System Operation
  42
  - Startup/Shutdown
    42
    
    Powering on
    43
    
    Powering off
    45
  - System Reset
    46
- Integrated Technologies
  48
  - Processor Subsystem
    49
  - System Memory
    50
  - System BIOS
    50
  - Flash ROM
    50
  - Power Management
    51
    
    Using Standby Mode
    52
    
    Using Suspend Mode
    53
  - Plug and Play
    53
  - System I/O Controller
    55
  - PCI Local Bus
    56
  - PCI Auto Configuration
    56
  - Video Features
    56
- Desktop Management Interface
  57
  - DMI Components
    58
  - Manageable Products
    59
  - CI Module
    59
  - DMI Browser
    59
  - Usage
    61
  - Troubleshooting
    61
Setting System Parameters

63
- The Setup Utility
  63
- How to Start Setup
  64
- How to Use Setup
  65
  - The Menu Bar
    66
  - The Legend Bar
    68
  - Setup Key Functions
    68
    
    Selecting a Menu Item
    69
    
    Displaying a Submenu
    69
  - The Field Help Window
    69
  - The General Help Window
    69
  - Main Menu Options
    70
  - Main Menu Parameters
    70
  - IDE Adapters
    71
  - Memory Shadow
    73
  - IDE Hard Disk Parameters
    73
  - Boot Sequence
    74
  - Memory Shadow Parameters
    74
  - Boot Parameters
    75
  - Numlock
    76
- Keyboard Parameters
  76
  - Integrated Peripherals Menu
    77
  - Parity
    78
- The Advanced Menu
  76
- Integrated Peripherals Parameters
  78
  - Large Disk Access Mode
    79
- Large Disk Parameters
  79
- The Security Menu
  79
- System Security Options
  80
- Power Management Parameters
  82
- The Power Menu
  82
- The Exit Menu
  83
  - Save Changes & Exit
    84
  - Discard Changes & Exit
    84
  - Get Default Values
    84
  - Load Previous Values
    85
  - Save Changes
    85
- Mouse Driver
  86
  - Changing Mouse Parameters
    87
  - Command Line Options
    87
Using NEC Utilities and Drivers

86
- Video Drivers
  89
1 MB Video Resolutions

90
- Bios Update Utility
  91
2 MB Video Resolutions

91
- Using the Flash Utility
  92
- NEC Bulletin Board Service
  93
Maintaining Your Computer

95
- System Care
  95
  - Protective Measures
    95
  - Routine Care
    97
  - Backup
    97
- Mouse Care
  98
- CD Care
  100
- Moving Guidelines
  101
Removing the System Unit Cover

103
- Desktop System Unit Cover
  103
  - Removing the Desktop Cover
    103
  - Replacing the Desktop Cover
    106
- Minitower System Unit Cover
  108
Adding Options

115
- Optional Hardware
  115
- Safety Precautions
  117
- Expansion Boards
  118
  - Desktop Slot Expansion Locations
    119
  - Desktop Board Installation
    121
  - Desktop Board Removal
    123
Adding Options

123
- Desktop Inside Expansion Slot
  126
  - Installing an Inside Slot Board
    126
  - Removing an Inside Slot Board
    129
- Minitower Slot Locations
  131
- Minitower Board Installation
  132
- Minitower Board Removal
  134
6-20 Adding Options

134
- Simm Upgrade Kits
  135
  - Precautions
    136
  - Checking the Memory in Your System
    136
- Single-Sided SIMM Upgrade Path
  139
- Double-Sided SIMM Upgrade Path
  139
  - SIMM Installation
    140
- Video Upgrade
  144
- Processor Upgrade
  147
- Data Storage Devices
  151
  - Storage Device Support
    151
Adding Options

151
- Desktop Device Slots
  152
- Minitower Device Slots
  153
- Device Preparation
  154
- Cables
  154
  - System Power Cables
    156
  - Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    156
  - PCI/IDE Cable
    157
- Desktop Storage Device Installation
  158
  - Installing a Desktop Storage Device
    158
  - Cabling a Desktop Storage Device
    163
Adding Options

163
- Minitower Storage Device Installation
  168
- External Peripherals
  177
- Vga Monitor
  177
- Parallel Printer
  179
- Rs-232C Device
  181
- Multimedia Components
  183
  - Connecting the Speakers
    184
  - Connecting the Microphone
    186
Setting System Board Jumpers

188
- Jumper Locations
  189
- Jumper Settings
  189
  - Changing Jumper Settings
    193
  - CMOS Jumper
    194
Solving Problems

195
- Problem Checklist
  195
- Troubleshooting
  196
- Product Information
  199
- If You Need Assistance
  201
  - Getting Help from Your Company
    201
  - Getting Help from Your Dealer
    201
  - Getting Help from NEC
    201
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

203
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  203
- Arrange Your Equipment
  205
- Adjust Your Chair
  206
- Adjust Your Keyboard and Mouse
  208
- Adjust Your Monitor
  210
- Vary Your Workday
  212
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  214
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  215
  - Checking Your Chair
    215
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    215
  - Checking Your Mouse
    215
  - Checking Your Monitor
    215
  - Checking You
    215
- Specifications
  
  217
- CD-ROM Reader Configuration
  
  225
Glossary

245

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