Nec POWERMATE 8100 user Manual

High Performance With Manageability For The Networked Enterprise

POWERMATE® 8100 SERIES

U S E R ’ S G U I D E

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Using This Guide
Text Conventions.....................................................................................	xii
Related Documents .................................................................................	xiii
1 Reviewing System Features
Front Features.........................................................................................	1-2
System Controls and Lamps............................................................	1-3
IR Window.....................................................................................	1-5
Diskette Drive A.............................................................................	1-5
CD-ROM Drive ..............................................................................	1-5
DVD-ROM Drive ...........................................................................	1-6
PC Card Adapter.............................................................................	1-6
Tape Backup Unit ...........................................................................	1-6
Zip Drive........................................................................................	1-6
Rear Features..........................................................................................	1-7
External Connectors........................................................................	1-8
Power Supply Features..................................................................	1-11
Inside Features......................................................................................	1-12
System Board ...............................................................................	1-13
Riser Board ..................................................................................	1-14
AGP Board ...................................................................................	1-14
Network Board .............................................................................	1-15
Storage Device Support ................................................................	1-15
Intellicase Chassis.........................................................................	1-15
Stand ....................................................................................................	1-15
Speakers ...............................................................................................	1-16
System Features....................................................................................	1-17
Hardware......................................................................................	1-17
Software .......................................................................................	1-18
Preloaded Operating System .................................................	1-18
NEC Select Install CD ..........................................................	1-18
NEC Driver CD....................................................................	1-20
Security ........................................................................................	1-20

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2 Setting Up the System
	Cable Connections...................................................................................	2-2
	Startup.....................................................................................................	2-4
	Shutdown ................................................................................................	2-4
	Power-Saving Operation ..........................................................................	2-5
	System Care ............................................................................................	2-6
	Protecting Your System From Damage ............................................	2-6
	Keeping Your System in Good Condition ........................................	2-7
	Moving or Shipping Your System ....................................................	2-8
	More Information ....................................................................................	2-8
3	Configuring the System
	Configuration Tools and Utilities .............................................................	3-2
	BIOS Setup Utility...................................................................................	3-4
	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 ....................................................................................	3-22
	Exit Menu .....................................................................................	3-25
	FLASH Utility.......................................................................................	3-25
	NEC Select Install CD ...........................................................................	3-26
	Introducing Select Install Options ..................................................	3-26
	Choosing a Program ......................................................................	3-27
	Rebuilding the Hard Drive and Restoring the Operating System .....	3-28
	Auto Rebuild and Restore......................................................	3-29
	Custom Rebuild and Restore..................................................	3-32
	Restoring the Operating System .....................................................	3-36
	Installing Applications...................................................................	3-38
	Using the NEC Select Install CD with a SCSI Drive.......................	3-40
	Using the Selective Application Restore Program on a
	Remote CD................................................................................	3-40
	NEC Help Center Online Documentation ...............................................	3-43
	Installing the NEC Help Center Online Documentation ..................	3-43
	Uninstalling the NEC Help Center .................................................	3-44
	NEC Driver CD .....................................................................................	3-44
	Installing Drivers with the NEC Driver CD ....................................	3-44
	Installing Drivers From a Remote CD ............................................	3-45
	Jumper Settings .....................................................................................	3-47

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System Board Jumper Settings ......................................................	3-47
Changing the Processor Speed ..............................................	3-48
Clearing a Password .............................................................	3-50
Minitower Riser Board Jumper Settings ........................................	3-51
Enabling LAN on the Minitower Riser Board........................	3-52
Configuring the System Fan..................................................	3-53
Hard Drive Jumper Settings ..........................................................	3-53
Seagate Barracuda ................................................................	3-53
Quantum Viking ...................................................................	3-54
NEC 32X CD-ROM Drive ............................................................	3-54
Zip Drive Jumpers ........................................................................	3-55
Tape Backup Unit Jumpers ...........................................................	3-55
4 Managing System Resources
System Management Tools......................................................................	4-2
LANDesk Client Manager.......................................................................	4-4
PC Health Indicator ........................................................................	4-5
Managing Workstations ..........................................................	4-5
Selecting the PC Health Meter ................................................	4-5
Monitoring PC Health.............................................................	4-6
Inventory ........................................................................................	4-6
DMI ...............................................................................................	4-7
Monitoring Capabilities ..................................................................	4-7
Using the Chassis Intrusion Notification Feature .....................	4-8
LDCM Admin Function ..................................................................	4-9
Cheyenne Backup ...................................................................................	4-9
NEC Security........................................................................................	4-10
NEC SNMP Agent................................................................................	4-10
Installing the NEC SNMP Agent...................................................	4-11
Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows 95 or
Windows 98..............................................................................	4-11
Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows NT ...................	4-12
NEC WebTelligent ...............................................................................	4-13
NEC WebTelligent Features..........................................................	4-14
NEC WebTelligent Requirements .................................................	4-15
NEC WebTelligent Installation .....................................................	4-16
NEC Configuration Change Notification ...............................................	4-19
NEC Auto Backup Utility......................................................................	4-20

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5	Installing Options
	General Rules ..........................................................................................	5-2
	Safety Precautions ...................................................................................	5-2
	System Unit Cover...................................................................................	5-4
	Removing the Desktop Cover ..........................................................	5-4
	Replacing the Desktop Cover ...........................................................	5-6
	Removing the Minitower Cover .......................................................	5-7
	Replacing the Minitower Cover .......................................................	5-9
	Chassis Floor .........................................................................................	5-11
	Removing the Chassis Floor ..........................................................	5-11
	Replacing the Chassis Floor ...........................................................	5-12
	Removing the Stand.......................................................................	5-13
	Replacing the Stand .......................................................................	5-14
	System Board Options ...........................................................................	5-15
	AGP Board....................................................................................	5-16
	Removing the AGP Board .....................................................	5-16
	Replacing the AGP Board......................................................	5-17
	Adding Video Memory..........................................................	5-18
	DIMM Upgrade.............................................................................	5-18
	Checking System Memory.....................................................	5-20
	Removing a DIMM ...............................................................	5-21
	Installing a DIMM.................................................................	5-21
	Processor Upgrade.........................................................................	5-23
	Removing the Processor ........................................................	5-23
	Installing an Upgrade Processor .............................................	5-25
	System Board ................................................................................	5-27
	Removing the System Board..................................................	5-28
	Replacing the System Board ..................................................	5-29
	Expansion Boards ..................................................................................	5-32
	Locating Expansion Slots...............................................................	5-33
	Installing an Expansion Board .......................................................	5-34
	Removing an Expansion Board ......................................................	5-38
	Data Storage Devices .............................................................................	5-38
	Locating Device Slots ....................................................................	5-39
	Preparing the Device......................................................................	5-41
	Connecting Device Cables .............................................................	5-41
	Diskette Drive Signal Cable...................................................	5-45
	IDE Signal Cables .................................................................	5-45
	Internal SCSI Device Cable ...................................................	5-45
	PC Card Adapter Cable .........................................................	5-45
	System Power Cables ............................................................	5-46
	Cabling Storage Devices ................................................................	5-46
	IDE Drive Cabling ................................................................	5-46

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Diskette Drive Cabling .........................................................	5-47
PC Card Adapter Cabling .....................................................	5-48
Internal SCSI Device Cabling ...............................................	5-48
Network Board Wake-On LAN Cabling................................	5-49
Installing Storage Devices.............................................................	5-49
Removing the Desktop Front Panel ...............................................	5-50
Replacing the Desktop Front Panel................................................	5-52
Removing the Minitower Front Panel............................................	5-53
Replacing the Minitower Front Panel ............................................	5-55
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device........................................................	5-56
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive .................................................	5-59
6 Solving System Problems
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................	6-2
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Problems............................................	6-2
Diskette Drive Problems .................................................................	6-4
Keyboard Problems.........................................................................	6-5
Monitor Problems ...........................................................................	6-6
Mouse Problems .............................................................................	6-7
Power Management Problems .........................................................	6-7
Speaker Problems ...........................................................................	6-8
System Problems ............................................................................	6-9
How to Clean the Mouse .......................................................................	6-11
Battery Replacement .............................................................................	6-13
How to Get Help ...................................................................................	6-15
Help From Your Company............................................................	6-15
Help From Your NECC Dealer .....................................................	6-16
Help From NECC Technical Support Center .................................	6-16
NECC Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service.............................	6-16
7 Getting Services and Support
NECC Website .......................................................................................	7-2
NECC FTP Site ......................................................................................	7-3
Email/Fax Technical Support Service ......................................................	7-3
NECC Technical Support Services ..........................................................	7-4
NECC Customer Assistance Center .........................................................	7-4
A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Making Your Computer Work for You ....................................................	A-2
Arrange Your Equipment ........................................................................	A-3
Adjust Your Chair...................................................................................	A-4
Adjust Your Input Devices ......................................................................	A-5

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Adjust Your Monitor ..............................................................................	A-7
Vary Your Workday ...............................................................................	A-8
Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors..................................	A-10
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up? ............................	A-10
Checking Your Chair ....................................................................	A-10
Checking Your Keyboard .............................................................	A-10
Checking Your Mouse ..................................................................	A-11
Checking Your Monitor ................................................................	A-11
Checking You...............................................................................	A-11
B System Specifications
System Processor ....................................................................................	B-2
Processor Support...........................................................................	B-3
Processor Socket.............................................................................	B-3
Random Access Memory (RAM) ............................................................	B-3
Cache Memory .......................................................................................	B-3
Read Only Memory (ROM) ....................................................................	B-3
Calendar Clock .......................................................................................	B-4
Input/Output (I/O) Facilities....................................................................	B-4
Video Memory........................................................................................	B-5
Sound System .........................................................................................	B-6
Fax/Modem Board ..................................................................................	B-7
Network Board .......................................................................................	B-8
Peripherals..............................................................................................	B-9
Hard Drive .....................................................................................	B-9
Diskette Drive ..............................................................................	B-10
CD-ROM Drive............................................................................	B-11
DVD-ROM Drive.........................................................................	B-15
PC Card Adapter ..........................................................................	B-15
Zip Drive......................................................................................	B-16
Tape Backup Unit.........................................................................	B-17
Speakers.......................................................................................	B-17
Power ...................................................................................................	B-17
Operating Environment.........................................................................	B-17
Dimensions and Weights.......................................................................	B-18
Desktop System Unit ....................................................................	B-18
Minitower System Unit.................................................................	B-18
Keyboard......................................................................................	B-18
Compliance ..........................................................................................	B-18

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C Questions and Answers
Boot Questions .......................................................................................	C-2
BIOS Questions ......................................................................................	C-4
Monitor Questions ..................................................................................	C-5
Multimedia Questions .............................................................................	C-6
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Questions .....................................	C-7
Mouse Questions.....................................................................................	C-7
Power Management Questions ................................................................	C-8
System Security Questions ......................................................................	C-9
Memory Questions................................................................................	C-11
Modem Questions .................................................................................	C-11
Miscellaneous Questions.......................................................................	C-11

Glossary

Index

Regulatory Statements

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Using This Guide

The PowerMate 8100 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.

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.

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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.

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 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.

Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.

T Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:

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

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.

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Reviewing System Features

!Front Features

!Inside Features

!Rear Features

!Stand

!Speakers

!System Features

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 the computer in the manner described in Appendix A, “Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.”

This chapter 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.”

Front Features

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

Front features - desktop models

A – Power Button	E – Disk Lamp
B – B - Suspend Button	F – IR Window
C – C - Reset Button	G – CD-ROM Drive
D – Power Lamp	H – Diskette Drive

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Front features - minitower models

A – Diskette Drive	F – Disk Lamp
B – CD-ROM Drive	G – Disk Lamp
C – Stand	H – Reset Button
D – IR Window	I – Power Button
E – Suspend Button

System Controls and Lamps

System controls let you select specific system operations. Lamps let you know the status of system operation. The previous figures show the controls and lamps on the front of the system.

!Power button

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

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!Suspend button

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

!Reset button

Use the reset button to restart your computer after it is powered on. You might need to restart your system if your system power is on and the computer is not running properly.

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

!Power 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.

!Disk 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.

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.

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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 assistant (PDA) products using application software supporting IrDA data transfer.

With the addition of an IrDA software package, you can transfer data at speeds of up to 115 kilobytes per second (Kbps) and at distances up to 3 feet from the IR window.

Diskette Drive A

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.

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.

CD-ROM Drive

Some models come with a 32X or 40X 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 your audio CDs.

Note You can boot your 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.

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DVD-ROM Drive

Some models come with a 5X digital video disc (DVD)-ROM drive. The drive offers many improvements over the standard CD-ROM technology, including superior video and audio playback, faster data access, and greater storage capacities. The DVD-ROM drive uses DVD technology to read DVD discs as well as standard audio and video CDs.

PC Card Adapter

If your system has a PC card adapter, you can add PC cards to the system. A PC card is inserted into a PC card slot much as a diskette is inserted in a diskette drive, but each type of PC card has a different function. One PC card adapter lets you add a number of capabilities to your system with a variety of PC cards.

Tape Backup Unit

Some systems come with a tape backup unit. If your system has a tape backup unit, you can use it to quickly back up all or part of your system's files to a high-capacity tape cartridge. Backup software helps you tailor the backup process to protect your files and applications. Files are compressed during the backup process to conserve space and to speed up the process.

Zip Drive

Some models come with a Zip® drive. Use the Zip drive to back up work, archive old files, and transport your work. Store up to 100 MB of data on a 3 1/2-inch Zip disk.

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Rear Features

On the back of your computer, you'll find external connectors, power supply features, and expansion board slots. The following figures show these features.

Rear features - desktop models

A – Expansion Slots	F – Audio Connectors
B – Network Board	G – USB Ports
C – Mouse Port	H – Serial Port 2
D – Printer Port	I – Keyboard Port
E – VGA Monitor Connector	J – Serial Port 1

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Rear features - minitower models

A – LAN Connector	F – Mouse Port
B – Audio Connectors	G – Serial Port
C – USB Ports	H – Printer Port
D – Serial Port 2	I – Expansion Slots
E – Keyboard Port	J – VGA Monitor Connector

External Connectors

External connectors let you attach peripheral devices, such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer to your system. Your system has the following external connectors:

!Mouse port

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

!Keyboard port

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

The keyboard port supports a personal system/2–compatible (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.

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!VGA monitor connector

The system comes with an AGP board connected to the system board.

The AGP board provides an external VGA connector. AGP boards available from NECC support an NEC MultiSync® monitor, NEC VistaScan™ monitor, or other video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor with a 15-pin connector. Attach the signal cable from your monitor to the VGA connector on the AGP board.

!Printer port

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

!Serial ports (COM1 and COM2)

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

!Audio connectors

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

—Microphone in jack

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

—Line in jack

The line in jack lets you connect a stereo audio device such as a stereo amplifier or a cassette or minidisc player for playback or recording.

—Line 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.

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Audio connectors - desktop models

A – Line Out Jack	C – Line In Jack
B – Microphone In jack

Audio connectors - minitower models

A – Line In Jack	C – Line Out Jack
B – Microphone In Jack

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!Universal 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.

!Fax/modem ports

Some systems come with a 56-kilobytes per second (Kbps) fax/modem board. The fax/modem board allows the connection of a phone line to the computer for fax and data communications functions.

Dual fax/modem ports let you use a telephone line for the fax/modem and your telephone.

!LAN connector

The rear panel on minitower models contains one RJ-45-compatible port for connecting the system to an Ethernet local-area network (LAN). Desktop models have a network board installed in a PCI slot.

!SCSI port

Some systems come with a SCSI adapter board in an expansion slot on the rear panel. An Ultra-Wide SCSI interface on the board allows connection of up to 15 SCSI devices to the board.

Power Supply Features

Your system has the following power supply features:

!Power supply fan

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

!Voltage selector switch

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

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.

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Inside Features

See the following figures for the location of features within the system. Feature descriptions follow.

Inside the system - desktop models

A – System Board	D – Riser Board
B – AGP Board	E – Internal Device Slot
C – Expansion Slots	F – Accessible Device Slots

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Inside the system - minitower models

A – Expansion Slots	D – AGP Board
B – Internal Device Slots	E – System Board
C – Riser Board	F – Accessible Device Slots

System Board

System memory, the processor, the AGP board, and the system battery reside on the system board. The system board also comes with an audio subsystem.

External connectors include two serial connectors, a parallel connector, two USB ports, keyboard and mouse ports, and external audio connectors. For information on these connectors, see “External Connectors” earlier in this chapter.

The system board supports a diskette drive and up to four IDE devices such as IDE hard drives, an IDE CD-ROM drive, an IDE DVD-ROM drive, or an IDE Zip drive.

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Riser Board

Most of the cable connectors in the system reside on the riser board. Riser board connectors include:

!primary and secondary IDE connectors

!diskette drive connector

!front panel connector for lamp and infrared signals

!the NLX connector for the system board

!additional connectors including the CD Audio In, Modem In, WakeOn LAN connector, the minitower chassis intrusion connector (hardware monitor), speaker connector (minitower models), and fan connector (minitower models)

!the external LAN connector (minitower models)

!power connectors (on the back of the board)

Expansion board connectors on the riser board are as follows:

Desktop models

!one PCI connector

!one shared PCI/ISA connector

!one ISA connector

Minitower models

!three PCI connectors

!one shared PCI/ISA connector

!one ISA connector.

AGP Board

The system board supports the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) standard. All models come with an AGP board.

AGP boards enhance graphics performance, particularly for 3-D applications.

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Network Board

Desktop models ship with a 3Com® network board installed in a PCI slot. This board is a 10/100Base-T Ethernet board.

Storage Device Support

In desktop models, four storage device slots accommodate up to three accessible devices and one internal hard drive. In minitower models, six storage device slots accommodate up to four accessible devices and two internal hard drives.

Intellicase Chassis

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

!standardized chassis size and dimensions

!standardized system board size and dimensions

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

!a system board that installs along rails with a single securing latch for easy access.

Stand

The minitower system unit sits on a stand to prevent it from being tipped over. This is a safety feature to prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Keep the system unit in the stand except when opening or upgrading the system.

Place the system unit on the stand so the stand's tabs go into the slots in the bottom of the chassis. Slide the system unit forward to lock the tabs in the slots.

Keep the system unit in the stand. The stand is designed to keep the unit from being tipped over.

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Minitower chassis stand

Speakers

Some systems come with a pair of high-quality stereo speakers that you can arrange to suit your work environment.

An AC adapter comes with the speakers if you ordered speakers. Set up the speakers with the AC adapter.

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

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

Hardware

The PowerMate 8100 Series includes the following hardware features:

!PC98 Compliance

All the hardware in the system has been certified by Microsoft® to be PC98 compliant.

!Latest in Processor Technology

The system comes with a Celeron™ , Intel Pentium® II, or Intel Pentium III processor. Some of these are fast, powerful processors that lend themselves to heavy-duty computational, graphical, and networking tasks.

!Audio on the System Board

The system board comes with an audio subsystem. 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.)

!Sound Board

Some systems come with the Creative® Labs Sound Blaster® Live!™ board. This board produces superb three-dimensional sound with multiple voices. The board is upgradeable so you enhance your board with Creative Lab’s latest innovations.

!Flashable ROM BIOS

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

!System Memory

Your computer comes with at least 32 MB of SDRAM and supports up to 384 MB. The system also provides ECC memory support.

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

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