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Nec POWERMATE 5100 user Manual

Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
The NEC CSD product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordanc e with the terms of the Warr anty Statement accompan ying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator contr o l. S ince imp leme nta t ion b y cus to mers of each pr oduc t may var y, th e suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC CSD.
As an ENERGY STAR partner, NEC Computer Systems Division (NEC CSD) has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
FaxFlash is a service mark and WebTelligent is a trademark of NEC Computer Systems
Division , Packar d B e ll NEC, In c. NEC and PowerMate are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation, used under license. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark. All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or
registere d t rademarks of th eir respe ct ive trademark ow ners.
First Printing — July 1998
Copyright 1998
NEC Computer Systems Division
Packar d Bell NEC, Inc.
1 Packar d Bell Wa y
Sacramento, CA 95828-0903
All Rights Reserved

Using This Guide

The PowerMate 5100 Series User’s Guide provides a comprehensive reference to infor mat ion about your computer.
The guide contains the following informat ion:
Chapter 1, Reviewing System Featur es, provides a look at
the front, rear, internal, and periphera l featur es of the syste m. It also gives a summary of the system’s hardware and software, and secur ity features.
The chapter includes a quick-reference chart for finding information described more fully later in the document.
Chapter 2, Setting Up the System, explains how to set up,
start up, and shut down the syste m. It also pro v ides information on installing applications and tips on caring for the system.
Chapter 3, Configuring the System, describes how to use
the software utilities shipped with your system, including the BIOS Setup Utility, the NEC Select Install CD, and the NEC Driver CD. It also pro vides detailed infor mat ion on jump e ring d evices in t he system.
Chapter 4, Managing System Reso u r ces, describes the
utilities t hat al low you to identify and control system and networked reso urces. S ee th is chapter for infor mat ion about LANDesk® Client M anage r, NEC WebTelligent, the NEC SNMP Agent, the Cheyenne backup utility, and NEC Security.
Chapter 5, Installing Options, provides detailed
installation proce dures for int ernal o ption s .
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Chap ter 6, Solving System Proble ms , co ntains
troubleshooting tips fo r solving si mple proble ms a nd describes how to find help when you cannot solve a problem yourself.
Chapter 7, Getting Services and Support, describes the
services avai lable t o you for info rmation and help, and describes how to access the services.
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.
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WARNING
Prolonged or improper use of a c om puter workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of i njur y, set up and use your computer as described i n A ppendix A , Sett ing Up a Healthy Work Environment.
Appendix B, System Specifications, provides a technical
description of your computer and its components.
Appendix C, Qu estions and Answers, provides answers to
questions frequently asked about the system.
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Text Conventions
This guide u ses t he following text convent ions.
Warnings, caut ions, and notes have the following
meanings:
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WARNING
Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life.
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CAUTION
Cautions indi c ate situations that can damage the hardware or software.
Note:
about the material being described.
Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the
keyboard, for example,
Text or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface type.
For example, type
File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example,
Notes give important information
Ctrl, Alt
abc123
and press
, or
Enter
Enter
.
.
AUTOEXEC.BAT.
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Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following printed documentation ships with your computer.
NEC PowerMate 5100 Series Quick Setup/Quick
Reference
The Quick Setup shows how to quickly get the system connected and powered on.
The Quick Reference briefly descr ibes t he do cumentat ion, NEC CSD tools and utilities, software applications, and services availa ble w ith the NEC PowerMate® 5100 Series computer.
How Does Your Workplace Measure Up?
This brochure provides information for setting up and using the computer productively and safely. Informat ion includes guidelines to reduce the risk of injury associated with using a computer.
NEC PowerMate 5100 Series Release Notes
Release Not es pro vide addit ional information about the computer that was not available at t he time the user’s guide was printed.
NEC PowerMate Series Installing Your Applications
Fo llow the directions in this brief docu ment to install applications and the NEC He lp Center on your syst em from the NEC Select I nst all CD.
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Your system comes with the following online documentation on the NEC Select Inst all CD:
NEC Help Center
The NEC Help Center is an online version o f the pr inted user’s guide. It pro vides infor mation about your system under the following to pics: System Tour, System Information, S ystem Upgrades, FAQs, and Service & Support.
Healthy Environment
This is an online h elp file that c omple ments the “How Does Your Workplace Measure Up?” brochure.
In addition to the documentation that ships with t he syst em, the following documentat ion is available fro m NEC CSD:
NEC PowerMate 5100 Series Service and Reference
Manual (part number 819-181926-000) This manu al prov id es in fo r m ation fo r maint a in in g , troubleshooting, and repairing the computer. This manual also includes hardware a nd interface information for programmers, engineers, and others who need to know how the system is designed.
To purchase the service and reference manual, call NEC CSD at
1-800-632-4525
(in the U.S. and Canada) or your local NEC CSD sales provider (outside the U.S. and Canada).
NEC CSD FaxFlash
SM
NEC CSD FaxFlash is an automated service that sends the latest information about NEC CSD and its products directly to a fax machine. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Obtain product literature and technical information bulletins with FaxFlash. By using FaxFlash, you can be kept up-to-date on the latest technical information for your system.
See “NEC CSD FaxFlash Service” in Chapter 7 for information about using FaxFlash.
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Contents

Using This Guide
Text Conventions .............................................................................xi
Related Documents.........................................................................xii
1 Reviewing System Features
Front Features............................................................................... 1-2
System Controls and Lamps ..................................................1-4
Diskette Drive A.................................................................... 1-5
CD-ROM Drive..................................................................... 1-6
Rear Features................................................................................ 1- 6
External Connectors.............................................................. 1-7
Power Supply Features.........................................................1-10
Inside Features.............................................................................1-11
System Board .......................................................................1-12
Riser Board..........................................................................1-13
Power Supply.......................................................................1-13
IntelliCase Chassis...............................................................1-14
Speakers......................................................................................1-14
System Features...........................................................................1-16
Hardware..............................................................................1-16
Software...............................................................................1-18
Preloaded Operating System.........................................1-18
NEC Select Install CD..................................................1-18
NEC Driver CD............................................................1-20
Security................................................................................1-21
2 Setting Up the System
Cable Connections........................................................................ 2-2
Startup.......................................................................................... 2-4
Shutdown...................................................................................... 2-5
Power-Saving Features.................................................................. 2-7
System Care.................................................................................. 2-7
Protecting the System From Damage..................................... 2-8
Keeping the System in Good Condition................................. 2-9
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Moving or Shipping the System............................................2-10
More Information.........................................................................2-11
3 Configuring the System
Configuration Tools and Utilities.................................................. 3-2
BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................ 3-5
How to Start BIOS Setup....................................................... 3-5
How to Use BIOS Setup........................................................ 3-6
Maintenance Menu................................................................ 3-7
Main Menu............................................................................ 3-8
Advanced Menu...................................................................3-10
Security Menu ......................................................................3-19
Power Menu.........................................................................3-21
Boot Menu...........................................................................3-23
Exit Menu............................................................................3-25
FLASH Utility.............................................................................3-25
NEC Select Install CD.................................................................3-26
Introducing Select Install Options.........................................3-27
Choosing a Program.............................................................3-28
Rebuilding the Hard Drive and Restoring the Operating
System...............................................................................3-29
Auto Rebuild and Restore.............................................3-30
Custom Rebuild and Restore .........................................3-34
Restoring the Operating System............................................3-39
Installing Applications..........................................................3-43
Using the Selective Appli catio n Rest ore Progra m
on a Remote CD................................................................3-45
NEC Help Center.........................................................................3-48
Installing the NEC Help Center ............................................3-48
Uninstalling the NEC Help Center........................................3-49
NEC Driver CD...........................................................................3-49
Installing Drivers with the NEC Driver CD...........................3-50
Installing Drivers from a Remote CD....................................3-51
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Jumper Settings............................................................................3-54
System Board Jumper Settings..............................................3-54
Verifying the Processor Speed.......................................3-56
Clearing a Password......................................................3-59
Hard Drive Jumper Settings..................................................3-61
NEC 32X CD-ROM Drive....................................................3-62
4 Managing System Resources
System Management Tools........................................................... 4-2
LANDesk Client Manager............................................................. 4-4
PC Health Indicator............................................................... 4-6
Managing Workstations................................................. 4-6
Selecting the PC Health Meter ....................................... 4-6
Monitoring PC Health.................................................... 4-7
Inventory............................................................................... 4-7
DMI...................................................................................... 4-8
Monitoring Capa bilities ......................................................... 4-9
Using the Chassis Intrusion Notification Feature...........4-10
LDCM Admin Function .......................................................4-11
Cheyenne Backup........................................................................4-11
NEC Security...............................................................................4-12
NEC SNMP Agent.......................................................................4-12
Installing the NEC SNMP Agent..........................................4-14
Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows 95............4-14
Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows 98............4-16
Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows NT ...........4-18
NEC WebTelligent.......................................................................4-19
NEC WebTelligent Features.................................................4-20
NEC WebTelligent Requirements.........................................4-22
NEC WebTelligent Installation.............................................4-23
NEC Configuration Change Notification......................................4-28
NEC Auto Backup Utility............................................................4-29
5 Installing Options
General Rules............................................................................... 5-2
Safety Precautions......................................................................... 5-2
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System Unit Cover ........................................................................ 5-4
Removing the Cover.............................................................. 5-4
Replacing the Cover.............................................................. 5-7
System Board Removal and Replacement ..................................... 5-9
System Board Removal......................................................... 5-9
System Board Replacement..................................................5-11
DIMM Upgrade...........................................................................5-15
Checking System Memory....................................................5-17
Removing a DIMM..............................................................5-17
Installing a DIMM................................................................5-19
Expansion Boards........................................................................5-21
Locating Expansion Slots.....................................................5-21
Installing an Expansion Board..............................................5-23
Removing an Expansion Board.............................................5-26
Data Storage Devices...................................................................5-27
Locating Device Slots...........................................................5-28
Preparing the Device ............................................................5-28
Connecting Device Cables....................................................5-29
Diskette Drive Signal Cable..........................................5-31
IDE Signal Cables.........................................................5-32
System Power Cables....................................................5-33
Cabling Storage Devices.......................................................5-34
IDE Device Cabling......................................................5-35
Diskette Drive Cabling..................................................5-36
Installing Storage Devices ....................................................5-37
Removing the Front Panel....................................................5-38
Replacing the Front Panel.....................................................5-40
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device...............................................5-42
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive.........................................5-44
6 Solving System Problems
Solutions to Common Problems.................................................... 6-2
System Problems................................................................... 6-2
Diskette Drive Problems........................................................ 6-4
Monitor Problems.................................................................. 6-5
Keyboard/Mouse Problems.................................................... 6-6
CD-ROM Drive Problems..................................................... 6-7
Speaker Problems.................................................................. 6-8
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How to Clean the Mouse ............................................................... 6-8
Battery Replacement....................................................................6-10
How to Get Help..........................................................................6-13
Getting Help From Your Company.......................................6-14
Getting Help From an NEC CSD Dealer...............................6-14
Getting Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center ......6-14
NEC CSD Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service..............6-15
7 Getting Services and Support
NEC CSD Website........................................................................ 7-2
NEC CSD FTP Site.......................................................................7-3
NEC CSD FaxFlash Service.......................................................... 7-3
Email/Fax Technical Support Service............................................ 7-5
NEC CSD Bulletin Board System................................................. 7-6
NEC CSD Technical Support Services.......................................... 7-9
A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Making Your Computer Work for You.........................................A-2
Arrange Your Equipment.............................................................. A-4
Adjust Your Chair.........................................................................A-5
Adjust Your Input Devices............................................................A-7
Adjust Your Monitor.....................................................................A-9
Vary Your Workday....................................................................A-11
Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors.......................A-12
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?.................. A-13
Checking Your Chair...........................................................A-13
Checking Your Keyboard....................................................A-13
Checking Your Mouse.........................................................A-13
Checking Your Monitor.......................................................A-13
Checking You .....................................................................A-14
B System Specifications
System Processor..........................................................................B-2
Processor Support.................................................................. B-2
Processor Socket ...................................................................B-2
Random Access Memory (RAM)..................................................B-2
Read Only Memory (ROM)..........................................................B-3
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Calendar Clock.............................................................................B-3
Input/Output (I/O) Facilities..........................................................B-3
Sound System...............................................................................B-5
Fax/Modem Board........................................................................B-5
Graphics.......................................................................................B-6
Diskette Drive...............................................................................B-6
Hard Drive....................................................................................B-7
CD-ROM Drive............................................................................B-8
PC Card Adapter...........................................................................B-8
Video Board.................................................................................B-8
Speakers.......................................................................................B-8
Dimensions ...................................................................................B-9
System Unit........................................................................... B-9
Keyboard...............................................................................B-9
Power ...........................................................................................B-9
Operating Environment...............................................................B-10
Compliance.................................................................................B-10
C Questions and Answers
Boot Questions.............................................................................C-2
BIOS Questions............................................................................C-4
Monitor Questions........................................................................C-6
Multimedia Questions ...................................................................C-7
CD-ROM Drive Questions............................................................C-9
Mouse Questions ..........................................................................C-9
Power Management Questions.................................................... C-11
System Security Questions..........................................................C-12
Memory Questions......................................................................C-14
Modem Questions.......................................................................C-14
Miscellaneous Questions.............................................................C-15
Glossary
Index
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Reviewing System Features

Front Features
Rear Features
Inside Features
Speakers
System Features
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WARNING
Prolonged or improper use of a c om puter workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of i njur y, set up and use your computer as described i n A ppendix A , Sett ing Up a Healthy Work Environment.
The PowerMate® 5100 Series system features the latest in component technology, including support for both the Intel Cele ron™ a nd Pentium® II 266-MHz, 300-MHz, or 333-MHz processors and built-in Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) functionality. These co mponents are ho used inside the system’s space-saving, mini-desktop chassis.
This chapter provides a look at the front, rear, internal, and peripheral features of the system. It highlights syste m hardware and software, and descr ibes the security features of the system.
For more information abou t using system features, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the System” and Chapter 4, “Managing Syst em Resources.” See the NEC Help Center for a comprehensive source of online information about your Power Mat e system.
Front Features
The following figures show the features on the front of the syste m. A brie f de scription fo llow s the figures.
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Front features
A – System Controls and Lamps B – CD-ROM Drive (not installed in all systems) C – Dis kette Drive ( not ins talled in all syst ems)
System co ntr ols an d lamps
A – Power Button B – Power Lamp C – Suspend Button D – Reset Button E – Disk Lamp
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System Controls and Lamps
System contro ls let you se lect specific system operat ions. Lamps let you know the status of system operation. The computer has the fo llowing contr ols and lamps:
Power button
Press this button to turn on the system power. Press it again to turn off the power.
Suspend button
Press th is but t on to suspend system operation when you plan to be away from the computer for a short t ime. Press any key or move the mouse to resume system operation at the point where you stopped it.
An amber system unit power lamp indicates that the system is in a power-saving mode.
If you have a VESA-compliant monitor, t he monitor also goes into a power-saving mode.
Reset button
Use the reset button to restart the computer after it is powered on. You might need to restart the computer if the system power is on and the computer is not running properly.
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CAUTION
Resetting your system can result in the loss of data. Press the reset butt on only when all other methods of restarting the computer fail.
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Power lamp
The power lamp indicates whether syst em power is on or off. It also lets you know if the system is operating in a power-saving mode.
A steady green lamp indicates that the power is on to all system components. An amber lamp indicates that the system is in Suspend mode with full-power reduction.
Disk la mp
A lit disk lamp indicates t hat the hard drive is act ive. The green lamp tells you that the hard drive is reading or writing data.
Do not turn off the system unless absolutely necessary while the disk lamp is lit. To do so can damage your hard driv e or data.
Diskette Drive A
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CAUTION
Some systems come with a 3 1/2-inch diskette drive (assigned as drive A by the syste m). Use diskette drive A to copy data files to and from a diskett e. You can also use it as a bootable drive for loading and starting programs from a diskette.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the disket te drive and data, do not turn off the system or remove a diskette whil e the diskette drive busy lamp is lit.
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CD-ROM Drive
Some systems come with a 32X Max variable CD-ROM drive. Use the CD-ROM drive to load and start prog r ams from a compact disc (CD). Yo u can also use the CD-ROM drive to play audio CDs.
Note:
CD-ROM drive with a bootable CD. To enable the system to boot from the CD-RO M drive, see “Boot Menu” in Chapter 4.
The CD-ROM drive operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music. This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video.
You can boot the system from the
Rear Features
On the back of the computer, you can find external connectors, power supply features, and expansion board slots.
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The following figure shows these features.
A – Shared PCI/ISA Slot B – PCI Slot C – Power Supply Fan D – LAN Connector E – Audio Connectors F – USB Connectors G – Mouse Port H – Keyboard Port I – Serial Port J – Parallel Port K – VGA Connector
External Connectors
External connector s let you attach peripheral devices (such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer) to the system. The computer has the following external connect or s:
Rear features
VGA connector Attach the signal cable from the monitor to the VGA connector. T he VGA connector and the system board AGP controller provide enhanced grap hics per forma nce, particularly for 3-D applications. The VGA connector supports an NEC MultiSync® monitor or other video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor with a 15-pin connector.
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Audio connectors
The following connector s co me integrated on the system board (see the following figure):
Microphone in jack The microphone in jack lets you connect a microphone for recording audio information in your data s ystem files.
Line out jack The line out jack allows you to connect an amplified output device, such as powered speaker s, a stereo tape recorder, or an external amplifier for audio output. If you ordered speakers, use t his jack to connect t hem.
Audio connectors
A
– Microphone In Jack B – Line Out Jack
Printer port
Use this port to connect a parallel printer with a 25-pin connector to the system.
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Serial port (COM1)
Attach a serial device with a 9-pin connector to the ser ial port. Serial devices include a pointing device, serial printer, or a modem.
Keyboard port
Attach the keyboard that comes with the co mputer t o t he ke yboard port.
The keyboard port supports a personal system (PS)/2®­compatible, 101-key or 104-key keyboard (in the U.S. and Canada) or a 102-key keyboard (in the United Kingdom and Germany) with a 6-pin mini DIN connector.
Mouse port
Attach the mouse that co mes w ith the co mputer to this port. The mouse port supports a PS/2-compatible mouse.
Unive rsal Se rial Bus ports
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports allow you to add new plug and play serial devices without opening up the system. You simply plug the devices into the ports. The USB determines syst em resources for each periphera l and assigns them without user intervention. Up to 127 devices can be daisy chained to the USB ports.
LAN connector
The rear panel contains one RJ-45-compatible port for connecting the syste m to an Ethernet local-area network (LAN) so you can communicate with other computers.
Fa x /mo d em board
You can order a 56-kilobytes per second (Kbps) fax/modem board and install it in an expansion slot ( see Chapter 5 for option installation procedures). The fax/modem board allows the connect ion o f a phone line to the computer for fax and data communications functions.
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Dual fax/modem ports let you use a telephone line for the fax/modem and your telephone.
Networ k board
You can order a network board from NEC CSD and install it in an exp ansion slot (se e Chapter 5 for option installation procedures). This board allows you to configure your system to meet varying network interface requirements.
PCI Video Board
You can order a video board from NEC CSD and install it in an expansion slot (see Chapter 5 for opt ion inst allation procedures). This board is compat ible with the PCI graphics standard and supports graphics-intensive, 3-D applications.
Power Supply Features
The system has the following power supply features:
Pow er supply fan
The power supply fan cools system components and prevents them from overheat ing. Keep the area near t he fan clear for proper vent ilation.
Voltage selector switch
Sets the voltage for the system to 115 volts or 230 volts.
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CAUTION
Set the switch corr ectly for the voltage in your area. Most wall outl ets in the United States and Canada are 115 volts. O utlets in Europe, Australia, and Asi a ( ex c ept T aiwan) are 230 volts. Taiwan uses 115-v olt outlets.
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Power socket
Connect your power cable to this socket .
Inside Features
See the following figure for the location of features inside the system. A list of features and feature descr ipt ions follow the figure.
Inside the system
A
– Riser Board B – Expansion Slots C – System Board
D
– Internal Hard Drive E – Power Supply
F
– Accessible Device Slots
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System Board
System board components include the Celeron or Pentium II processo r, syste m memory, AGP controller, and t he syst em battery. The syst em board a lso comes with an audio subsystem.
External connector s include one ser ial connector, a parallel connector, two USB port s, keyboard and mouse ports, and external audio co nnectors. For informat ion on these connectors, see “External Connectors” later in this chapter .
The system board supports a 1.44-MB diskette drive and an internal IDE hard drive. The system board also supports an IDE CD-ROM drive housed in the accessible 5 1/4-inc h device slot. The internal hard disk can be upgraded with a hard disk option available from NEC CSD.
Note:
drive or tape backup unit ) c an be installed in the accessible devic e sl ot(s). These devices (and the required cabl es) may be purchased separat ely from your computer vendor.
See the printed release notes that shi p with the PowerMate 5100 Series computer for up-to-date informati on about opt ional hardware available from NEC CSD.
Other storage devices (such as a Zi p
The system board is seated in the NLX connect or on the riser board. The system board is installed in the chassis along guide rails and is secured with a single latch for easy removal and replacement.
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Riser Board
The riser board cont ains most of the cable connectors in the system. The following connectors reside on the riser board:
primary and secondary IDE co nnectors
diskette dr ive connectors
expansion board connectors
front panel connector for lamps
the NLX connector for the syst em board
additional connectors including the CD Audio In, Modem
In, Wake-On LAN connector, and the chassis intrusio n connector (hardware monitor)
the external LAN connector
power connector s (on the back of the board).
The following conn ectors support one or two expansion boards:
one PCI connector
one shared PCI/ISA connector .
Power Supply
The system’s 145-watt power supply converts AC voltage from the power source (such as a standard, proper ly grounded wall outlet or power strip) to the DC voltages required for t he system devices. For more information, see “Power Supply Features” earlier in this chapter .
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IntelliCase Chassis
The NEC IntelliCase chass is co nforms to the NLX form factor. With an NLX form factor , the syst em has the following features:
standardized chassis size a nd dimens ions
standardized system board size and dimensions
riser board with an NLX connector for signal and power
circuitry to keep the syste m board largely free of cabling a system board that ins talls along rails with a sing le
securing latch for easy access.
Speakers
Some systems come with a pair of high-quality, 9-watt stereo speakers that you can arrange to suit your work environment.
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Speakers
A – Left Speaker B – Right S peaker C – Volume C ontro l D – Treble Control E – Power Lamp
An AC adapter comes with the syste m. Set up the speakers with the AC adapter. The speakers connect to the line out jack on the back of the system unit.
The speaker set features a power button, a power lamp, and volume and t reble control knobs.
Adjust the speaker volume by using the volume control on the front of the right speaker or by using the Windows sound software. To bring up a volume control, double click the speaker icon on the taskbar (next to the syst em clock). Also use the software to ba lance the sound bet ween t he left and right speakers.
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System Features
The computer hardware and software deliver t he per for mance and technologies you need for all your challenging tasks today and into the futu r e.
Hardware
Hardware features include:
PC97 Compliance
All the hardware in the system has been certified by Microsoft® to be PC97 compliant.
Latest in Pro cessor Technology
The system co mes wit h an Int el Ce leron or Pentium II processo r. These pro cessor technologies are fast and powerful and support heavy-duty computational, graphical, and networking tasks.
AGP Graphics
The computer supports the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) standard. An AGP controller and 2-MB of video memory reside on the system board and enhance performance with graphics-intensive operat ions, such as 3-D applications.
Audio on the System Board
The Crystal CS4235 audio system is integrated on the system board. The audio chipset gives you a surround sound system for three-dimensional sound effects (much like a live performance!) It also provides wavetable synthes i s . Wa ve tab le synthesis uses act ual re cor dings of real sound effects and musical instruments for a dynamic audio experience.
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Flashable ROM BIOS
The syste m’s RO M BIOS features system setup configuration, Plug and Play support, and flash support for easy and economical BIOS upgrades.
USB Ports
The computer has two Universal Ser ial Bus (U SB) connectors. You can connect two USB peripherals directly to the system without a special connect or. Connect an external hub to either o f the USB connect or s and add additional USB devices of any kind.
USB connections reduce t he complexity of connections, get rid of tangled cables, and eliminate the need to swap devices.
A single USB port can connect up to 127 daisy-chained devices.
Syste m Memory
The computer comes with at least 32 MB o f SDRAM and supports (or can be upgraded to) 256 MB.
The system memory is mad e up o f Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) sticks. DIMMs have 168 pins, and are 64 bits each, non-parity.
DIMMs function as a single bank. T he y can be installed in your computer individually (instead of in pairs). The system board contains two DIMM sockets and supports any combination of DIMMs.
LAN support
All systems come wit h a network connector on the riser board, ready for connect ion. S yst ems are also equipped for remote startup from a server computer with the “Wake-On LAN” technology.
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