Nec POWERMATE 5100 user Manual

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First Printing — July 1998

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Using This Guide

The PowerMate 5100 Series User’s Guide provides a comprehensive reference to information about your computer.

The guide contains the following information:

TChapter 1, Reviewing System Features, provides a look at the front, rear, internal, and peripheral features of the system. It also gives a summary of the system’s hardware and software, and security features.

The chapter includes a quick-reference chart for finding information described more fully later in the document.

TChapter 2, Setting Up the System, explains how to set up, start up, and shut down the system. It also provides information on installing applications and tips on caring for the system.

TChapter 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 provides detailed information on jumpering devices in the system.

TChapter 4, Managing System Resources, describes the utilities that allow you to identify and control system and

networked resources. See this chapter for information about LANDesk® Client Manager, NEC WebTelligent™, the NEC SNMP Agent, the Cheyenne backup utility, and NEC Security.

TChapter 5, Installing Options, provides detailed installation procedures for internal options.

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TChapter 6, Solving System Problems, contains troubleshooting tips for solving simple problems and describes how to find help when you cannot solve a problem yourself.

TChapter 7, Getting Services and Support, describes the services available to you for information and help, and describes how to access the services.

TAppendix 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.

! 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 as described in Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.

TAppendix B, System Specifications, provides a technical description of your computer and its components.

TAppendix C, Questions and Answers, provides answers to questions frequently asked about the system.

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Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.

TWarnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:

! WARNING

Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life.

! CAUTION

Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware or software.

Note: Notes give important information about the material being described.

TNames of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard, for example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.

TText or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface type. For example, type abc123 and press Enter.

TFile names are printed in uppercase letters. For example, AUTOEXEC.BAT.

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Related Documents

In addition to this guide, the following printed documentation ships with your computer.

TNEC 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 describes the documentation,

NEC CSD tools and utilities, software applications, and services available with the NEC PowerMate® 5100 Series computer.

THow Does Your Workplace Measure Up?

This brochure provides information for setting up and using the computer productively and safely. Information includes guidelines to reduce the risk of injury associated with using a computer.

TNEC PowerMate 5100 Series Release Notes

Release Notes provide additional information about the computer that was not available at the time the user’s guide was printed.

TNEC PowerMate Series Installing Your Applications

Follow the directions in this brief document to install applications and the NEC Help Center on your system from the NEC Select Install CD.

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Your system comes with the following online documentation on the NEC Select Install CD:

TNEC Help Center

The NEC Help Center is an online version of the printed user’s guide. It provides information about your system under the following topics: System Tour, System Information, System Upgrades, FAQs, and Service & Support.

THealthy Environment

This is an online help file that complements the “How Does Your Workplace Measure Up?” brochure.

In addition to the documentation that ships with the system, the following documentation is available from NEC CSD:

TNEC PowerMate 5100 Series Service and Reference Manual (part number 819-181926-000)

This manual provides information for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the computer. This manual also includes hardware and 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).

TNEC CSD FaxFlashSM

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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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 Application Restore Program
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 Capabilities .........................................................	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

vi	Contents

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

TFront Features

TRear Features

TInside Features

TSpeakers

TSystem Features

! WARNING

The PowerMate® 5100 Series system features the latest in component technology, including support for both the Intel® Celeron™ and Pentium ® II 266-MHz, 300-MHz, or 333-MHz processors and built-in Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) functionality. These components are housed 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 system hardware and software, and describes the security features of the system.

For more information about using system features, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the System” and Chapter 4, “Managing System Resources.” See the NEC Help Center for a comprehensive source of online information about your PowerMate system.

Front Features

The following figures show the features on the front of the system. A brief description follows the figures.

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Front features

A – System Controls and Lamps

B – CD-ROM Drive (not installed in all systems)

C – Diskette Drive (not installed in all systems)

System controls and 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 controls let you select specific system operations. Lamps let you know the status of system operation. The computer has the following controls and lamps:

TPower button

Press this button to turn on the system power. Press it again to turn off the power.

TSuspend button

Press this button to suspend system operation when you plan to be away from the computer for a short time. 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, the monitor also goes into a power-saving mode.

TReset 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.

! CAUTION

Resetting your system can result in the loss of data. Press the reset button only when all other methods of restarting the computer fail.

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TPower lamp

The power lamp indicates whether system 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.

TDisk lamp

A lit disk lamp indicates that the hard drive is active. The green lamp tells you that the hard drive is reading or writing data.

! CAUTION

Do not turn off the system unless absolutely necessary while the disk lamp is lit. To do so can damage your hard drive or data.

Diskette Drive A

Some systems come with a 3 1/2-inch diskette drive (assigned as drive A by the system). Use diskette drive A to copy data files to and from a diskette. You can also use it as a bootable drive for loading and starting programs from a diskette.

! CAUTION

To prevent damage to the diskette drive and data, do not turn off the system or remove a diskette while 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 programs from a compact disc (CD). You can also use the CD-ROM drive to play audio CDs.

Note: You can boot the system from the CD-ROM drive with a bootable CD. To enable the system to boot from the CD-ROM 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.

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.

Rear 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 connectors let you attach peripheral devices (such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer) to the system. The computer has the following external connectors:

TVGA connector

Attach the signal cable from the monitor to the VGA connector. The VGA connector and the system board AGP controller provide enhanced graphics performance,

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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TAudio connectors

The following connectors come integrated on the system board (see the following figure):

¾Microphone in jack

The microphone in jack lets you connect a microphone for recording audio information in your data system files.

¾Line out jack

The line out jack allows you to connect an amplified output device, such as powered speakers, a stereo tape recorder, or an external amplifier for audio output. If you ordered speakers, use this jack to connect them.

Audio connectors

A – Microphone In Jack B – Line Out Jack

TPrinter port

Use this port to connect a parallel printer with a 25-pin connector to the system.

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TSerial port (COM1)

Attach a serial device with a 9-pin connector to the serial port. Serial devices include a pointing device, serial printer, or a modem.

TKeyboard port

Attach the keyboard that comes with the computer to the keyboard 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.

TMouse port

Attach the mouse that comes with the computer to this port. The mouse port supports a PS/2-compatible mouse.

TUniversal Serial 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 system resources for each peripheral and assigns them without user intervention. Up to 127 devices can be daisy chained to the USB ports.

TLAN connector

The rear panel contains one RJ-45-compatible port for connecting the system to an Ethernet local-area network (LAN) so you can communicate with other computers.

TFax/modem 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 connection of 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.

TNetwork board

You can order a network board from NEC CSD and install it in an expansion slot (see Chapter 5 for option installation procedures). This board allows you to configure your system to meet varying network interface requirements.

TPCI Video Board

You can order a video board from NEC CSD and install it in an expansion slot (see Chapter 5 for option installation procedures). This board is compatible with the PCI graphics standard and supports graphics-intensive, 3-D applications.

Power Supply Features

The system has the following power supply features:

TPower supply fan

The power supply fan cools system components and prevents them from overheating. Keep the area near the fan clear for proper ventilation.

TVoltage selector switch

Sets the voltage for the system to 115 volts or 230 volts.

! 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.

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TPower 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 descriptions 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 processor, system memory, AGP controller, and the system battery. The system board also comes with an audio subsystem.

External connectors include one serial connector, a parallel connector, two USB ports, keyboard and mouse ports, and external audio connectors. For information 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-inch device slot. The internal hard disk can be upgraded with a hard disk option available from NEC CSD.

Note: Other storage devices (such as a Zip® drive or tape backup unit) can be installed in the accessible device slot(s). These devices (and the required cables) may be purchased separately from your computer vendor.

See the printed release notes that ship with the PowerMate 5100 Series computer for up-to-date information about optional hardware available from NEC CSD.

The system board is seated in the NLX connector 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 contains most of the cable connectors in the system. The following connectors reside on the riser board:

Tprimary and secondary IDE connectors

Tdiskette drive connectors

Texpansion board connectors

Tfront panel connector for lamps

Tthe NLX connector for the system board

Tadditional connectors including the CD Audio In, Modem In, Wake-On LAN connector, and the chassis intrusion connector (hardware monitor)

Tthe external LAN connector

Tpower connectors (on the back of the board).

The following connectors support one or two expansion boards:

Tone PCI connector

Tone shared PCI/ISA connector.

Power Supply

The system’s 145-watt power supply converts AC voltage from the power source (such as a standard, properly grounded wall outlet or power strip) to the DC voltages required for the system devices. For more information, see “Power Supply Features” earlier in this chapter.

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IntelliCase Chassis

The NEC IntelliCase chassis conforms to the NLX form factor. With an NLX form factor, the system has the following features:

Tstandardized chassis size and dimensions

Tstandardized system board size and dimensions

Triser board with an NLX connector for signal and power circuitry to keep the system board largely free of cabling

Ta system board that installs along rails with a single 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 Speaker C – Volume Control D – Treble Control E – Power Lamp

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 speaker set features a power button, a power lamp, and volume and treble 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 system clock). Also use the software to balance the sound between the left and right speakers.

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System Features

The computer hardware and software deliver the performance and technologies you need for all your challenging tasks today and into the future.

Hardware

Hardware features include:

TPC97 Compliance

All the hardware in the system has been certified by Microsoft® to be PC97 compliant.

TLatest in Processor Technology

The system comes with an Intel Celeron or Pentium II processor. These processor technologies are fast and powerful and support heavy-duty computational, graphical, and networking tasks.

TAGP 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 operations, such as 3-D applications.

TAudio 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 synthesis. Wavetable synthesis uses actual recordings of real sound effects and musical instruments for a dynamic audio experience.

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TFlashable ROM BIOS

The system’s ROM BIOS features system setup configuration, Plug and Play support, and flash support for easy and economical BIOS upgrades.

TUSB Ports

The computer has two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors. You can connect two USB peripherals directly to the system without a special connector. Connect an external hub to either of the USB connectors and add additional USB devices of any kind.

USB connections reduce the 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.

TSystem Memory

The computer comes with at least 32 MB of SDRAM and supports (or can be upgraded to) 256 MB.

The system memory is made up of Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) sticks. DIMMs have 168 pins, and are 64 bits each, non-parity.

DIMMs function as a single bank. They can be installed in your computer individually (instead of in pairs). The system board contains two DIMM sockets and supports any combination of DIMMs.

TLAN support

All systems come with a network connector on the riser board, ready for connection. Systems are also equipped for remote startup from a server computer with the “Wake-On LAN” technology.

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