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Removing the System Unit Cover
4-11
3.
Secure the cover with three screws.
Securing the minitower cover
4.
Connect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and any other
external devices to the rear of the system unit.
5.
Plug in your power cables.
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
2
Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide
9
Text Conventions
11
Related Documents
11
1 Using Your Computer
14
System Features
15
Front Panel
15
Lamps
18
Power Button
18
Suspend Button
18
Diskette Drive
19
CD-ROM Reader (Multimedia Models)
20
Rear Panel
21
15-Pin VGA Monitor Connector
24
Printer Port
24
Keyboard Port
25
Mouse Port
25
Power Supply Fan
25
Serial Ports
25
Expansion Slot Covers
26
System Power Socket
26
Voltage Selector Switch
26
Sound Board Connectors (Multimedia Models)
27
Fax/Modem Jacks (Fax/Modem Models)
30
NIC Connectors (Network-Ready Models)
32
Hard Disk
34
Keyboard
34
Function Keys
36
Numeric Keypad/Cursor Control Keys
36
Standard Cursor Control Keys
36
Status Lamps
36
Typewriter Keys
36
Mouse
37
Speakers (Multimedia Models)
37
Microphone (Multimedia Models)
38
System Operation
39
Start-Up/Shutdown
39
Powering on
40
Powering off
42
Diskette Loading
44
Diskette Removal
46
CD Loading (Multimedia Models)
46
Fax/Modem Functions (Fax/Modem Models)
48
Power Management
49
Using Standby Mode
50
Using Suspend Mode
50
System Reset
51
Backup
53
Security Features
53
Desktop Management Interface
54
DMI Components
55
Manageable Products
55
CI Module
55
DMI Browser
56
Usage
57
Troubleshooting
58
NEC Fastfacts
58
Integrated Technologies
61
Processor Subsystem
62
PCI Local Bus
62
Flash ROM
63
Video Features
63
True Color
64
Dual IDE Ports
64
High-Speed Communication Ports
65
ZIF Socket
65
Audio Support (Multimedia Models)
65
Data Fax/Modem (Fax/Modem Models)
66
Plug and Play Support
66
Power Saving Features
67
2 Setting System Parameters
68
The Setup Utility
69
How to Start Setup
70
How to Use Setup
71
The Menu Bar
72
The Legend Bar
73
Setup Key Functions
73
Selecting a Menu Item
74
Displaying a Submenu
74
The Field Help Window
74
The General Help Window
74
Main Menu Options
75
Legend Bar Main Menu Parameters
75
IDE Adapters
76
IDE Hard Disk Parameters
77
Memory Shadow
78
Memory Shadow Parameters
78
Boot Sequence
79
Boot Parameters
79
Numlock
80
Keyboard Parameters
80
The Advanced Menu
81
Integrated Peripherals Menu
81
Integrated Peripherals Parameters
82
Parity
83
Large Disk Access Mode
83
Large Disk Parameters
83
The Security Menu
84
System Security Options
85
The Power Menu
87
Power Management Parameters
87
The Exit Menu
89
Save Changes & Exit
89
Discard Changes & Exit
90
Get Default Values
90
Load Previous Values
91
Save Changes
91
Flash Utility
91
Mouse Driver
91
Changing Mouse Parameters
92
Command Line Options
92
Video Drivers
95
NEC Bulletin Board Service
96
Network Drivers and Settings
98
3 Maintaining Your Computer
99
System Care
99
Protective Measures
99
Routine Care
101
Mouse Care
102
CD Care
103
Moving Guidelines
105
4 Removing the System Unit Cover
106
Desktop Cover
106
Removing the Desktop Cover
106
Replacing the Desktop Cover
109
Minitower Cover
111
Removing the Minitower Cover
111
Replacing the Minitower Cover
114
5 Adding Options
117
Optional Hardware
117
Safety Precautions
119
Boards
121
Precautions
121
Slot Locations
122
Board Installation
123
Board Removal
129
Inside Expansion Slot in the Desktop
133
Installing a Board
133
Removing a Board
136
SIMM Upgrade Kits
138
Cautions
139
SIMM Installation
139
Checking the Memory in Your System
139
Installing Simms
142
Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
142
Secondary Cache
146
Video Upgrade
152
Chip Upgrades
156
Data Storage Devices
162
Device Slots
162
Storage Device Support
162
Device Preparation
164
Cables
165
Diskette Drive Signal Cable
168
System Power Cables
168
IDE Cables
170
Storage Device Installation
171
Installing a Storage Device in the Desktop
172
Installing a Storage Device in the Minitower
181
External Peripherals
188
Parallel Printer
188
RS-232C Device
190
Multimedia Components (Multimedia Models)
193
Setting up the Speakers
194
Connecting the Microphone
198
Fax/Modem (Fax/Modem Models)
199
6 Setting System Board Jumpers
202
Changing Jumper Settings
206
Clearing Your Password
207
7 Solving Problems
208
Problem Checklist
208
Battery Replacement
214
Emergency Eject
218
If You Need Assistance
219
Getting Help from Your Company
219
Getting Help from Your Dealer
219
Getting Help from NEC
219
E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
220
NEC Fastfacts
221
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment
222
Making Your Computer Work for You
222
Arrange Your Equipment
224
Adjust Your Chair
225
Adjust Your Keyboard and Mouse
227
Adjust Your Monitor
229
Vary Your Workday
231
Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
233
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
233
Checking Your Chair
233
Checking Your Keyboard
234
Checking Your Mouse
234
Checking Your Monitor
234
Checking You
234
Specifications
236
CD-ROM Reader Configuration
246
Rear Panel
246
Jumper Settings
248
Sound Board Jumper Settings
249
Factory Settings
250
Sound Board Jumper Settings - Factory Settings
250
Jumper Functions
252
MIDI Base I/O Address
252
Joystick Connector
253
Audio Interface DMA Channels
254
Audio Interface Base I/O Address
256
Audio Interface IRQ Line
257
MIDI Interface
258
Changing Jumper Settings
259
Glossary
260
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