Nec POWERMATE ES 5200 user Manual

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First Printing — February 1999

NEC Computer Systems Division

Packard Bell NEC, Inc.

1 Packard Bell Way

Sacramento, CA 95828-0903

Using This Guide

Text Conventions ...........................................................................	xiii
Related Documents ........................................................................	xiv

1 Reviewing System Features

Front Features ...............................................................................	1-2
System Controls and Lamps ..................................................	1-4
Diskette Drive A....................................................................	1-6
Front Audio and USB Access ................................................	1-6
CD-ROM Drive.....................................................................	1-7
DVD-ROM Drive..................................................................	1-7
PC Card Adapter ...................................................................	1-7
Tape Backup Unit..................................................................	1-8
Zip Drive...............................................................................	1-8
Rear Features ................................................................................	1-8
External Connectors .............................................................	1-10
Power Supply Features .........................................................	1-12
Inside Features .............................................................................	1-14
System Board .......................................................................	1-16
Riser Board ..........................................................................	1-16
Chassis .................................................................................	1-17
Stand ...........................................................................................	1-18
Speakers ......................................................................................	1-19
System Features ...........................................................................	1-19
Hardware..............................................................................	1-19
Software...............................................................................	1-20
Preloaded Operating System .........................................	1-20
NEC OS Restore CD.....................................................	1-21
NEC Application and Driver CD...................................	1-21
Security................................................................................	1-24

2 Setting Up the System

Cable Connections ........................................................................	2-2
Startup ..........................................................................................	2-3

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Shutdown......................................................................................	2-5
Power-Saving Operation ...............................................................	2-6
System Care..................................................................................	2-7
Protecting Your System From Damage ..................................	2-7
Keeping Your System in Good Condition ..............................	2-9
Moving or Shipping Your System.........................................	2-10
More Information.........................................................................	2-11

3 Configuring the System

Configuration Tools and Utilities ..................................................	3-2
CMOS Setup Utility......................................................................	3-6
How to Start CMOS Setup.....................................................	3-7
How to Use CMOS Setup......................................................	3-8
Main Menu............................................................................	3-8
Standard CMOS Setup...........................................................	3-9
BIOS Features Setup ............................................................	3-10
Chipset Features Setup .........................................................	3-11
Power Management Setup ....................................................	3-12
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup...............................................	3-13
Load Setup Defaults .............................................................	3-14
Special Features Setup..........................................................	3-14
Integrated Peripherals ...........................................................	3-16
Supervisor Password ............................................................	3-17
User Password......................................................................	3-18
Save & Exit Setup ................................................................	3-18
Exit Without Saving .............................................................	3-19
FLASH Utility .............................................................................	3-19
NEC OS Restore CD....................................................................	3-21
Introducing OS Restore Options ...........................................	3-21
Choosing a Restore Program.................................................	3-21
Launching the NEC OS Restore CD .....................................	3-22
Auto Rebuild and Restore.....................................................	3-24
Custom Rebuild and Restore.................................................	3-26
Fixing the Operating System.................................................	3-29
NEC Application and Driver CD..................................................	3-30
Launching the Application and Driver CD ............................	3-30
Installing Software ...............................................................	3-31

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NEC Help Center .........................................................................	3-32
Installing the NEC Help Center ............................................	3-32
Uninstalling the NEC Help Center ........................................	3-33
Resolutions for NEC VistaScan USB Monitors ............................	3-33
Jumper Settings............................................................................	3-34
System Board Configuration Settings ...................................	3-35
Setting Onboard VGA...................................................	3-36
Clearing CMOS ............................................................	3-37
Setting the Power On Mode...........................................	3-37
Changing a System Board Jumper Setting .....................	3-38
NEC 32X CD-ROM Drive Jumpers ......................................	3-39
Zip Drive Jumpers ................................................................	3-39
Tape Backup Unit Jumpers ...................................................	3-40

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 .......................................	4-6
Monitoring PC Health....................................................	4-6
Inventory...............................................................................	4-7
DMI ......................................................................................	4-8
Monitoring Capabilities .........................................................	4-8
Using the Chassis Intrusion Notification Feature ............	4-9
LDCM Admin Function .......................................................	4-10
Cheyenne Backup ........................................................................	4-11
NEC ToolTelligent Suite..............................................................	4-11
NEC ToolTelligent Utilities..................................................	4-11
Installing ToolTelligent Utilities ...........................................	4-12
NEC WebTelligent.......................................................................	4-13
NEC WebTelligent Features .................................................	4-14
NEC WebTelligent Requirements .........................................	4-15
NEC WebTelligent Installation.............................................	4-17
NEC SNMP Agent .......................................................................	4-21
Installing the NEC SNMP Agent ..........................................	4-22
Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows 95
or Windows 98 ................................................................	4-23

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	Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows NT ...........	4-25
	NEC Configuration Change Notification ......................................	4-26
	NEC Auto Backup Utility ............................................................	4-27
5	Installing Options
	General Rules ...............................................................................	5-2
	Safety Precautions.........................................................................	5-3
	Small Desktop and Desktop System Unit Cover ............................	5-4
	Removing the Small Desktop or Desktop Cover ....................	5-4
	Replacing the Small Desktop or Desktop Cover .....................	5-8
	Minitower System Unit Covers ....................................................	5-11
	Removing the Minitower Side Covers ..................................	5-11
	Replacing the Minitower Side Covers ...................................	5-15
	Removing the Minitower Top Cover.....................................	5-17
	Replacing the Minitower Top Cover .....................................	5-18
	Opening the Chassis Floor ....................................................	5-19
	Closing the Chassis Floor .....................................................	5-20
	System Board Options..................................................................	5-21
	Memory Upgrade .................................................................	5-22
	Checking System Memory ............................................	5-23
	Removing a DIMM.......................................................	5-24
	Installing a DIMM ........................................................	5-26
	Processor Upgrade................................................................	5-28
	Removing the Celeron or Pentium III Processor
	Cartridge..................................................................	5-29
	Installing the Celeron or Pentium III Upgrade
	Processor Cartridge ..................................................	5-31
	Removing the Pentium II Processor Cartridge ...............	5-34
	Installing the Pentium II Upgrade Processor Cartridge...	5-37
	System Board .......................................................................	5-39
	Removing the System Board — Small Desktop.............	5-39
	Replacing the System Board — Small Desktop .............	5-41
	Removing the System Board — Desktop.......................	5-45
	Replacing the System Board — Desktop .......................	5-46
	Removing the System Board — Minitower ...................	5-48
	Replacing the System Board — Minitower....................	5-49
	Expansion Boards ........................................................................	5-51
	Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors ............................	5-51

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Installing and Removing Expansion Boards ..........................	5-53
Installing an Expansion Board — Small Desktop
or Desktop ...............................................................	5-54
Removing an Expansion Board — Small Desktop
or Desktop ...............................................................	5-56
Installing an Expansion Board — Minitower .................	5-57
Removing an Expansion Board — Minitower ...............	5-59
Data Storage Devices ...................................................................	5-61
Locating Device Bays...........................................................	5-61
Preparing the Device ............................................................	5-64
Connecting Device Cables ....................................................	5-65
Diskette Drive Signal Cable ..........................................	5-71
IDE Signal Cables.........................................................	5-71
PC Card Adapter Cable.................................................	5-71
System Power Cables....................................................	5-72
Cabling Storage Devices.......................................................	5-72
IDE Drive Cabling ........................................................	5-72
Diskette Drive Cabling..................................................	5-74
PC Card Adapter Cabling..............................................	5-74
Network Board Wake-On LAN Cabling........................	5-74
Installing Storage Devices ....................................................	5-76
Removing the Front Panel — Small Desktop.................	5-76
Replacing the Front Panel — Small Desktop .................	5-77
Removing the Front Panel — Desktop ..........................	5-78
Replacing the Front Panel — Desktop ...........................	5-80
Removing the Front Panel — Minitower .......................	5-82
Replacing the Front Panel — Minitower .......................	5-84
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device — Small Desktop
and Desktop .............................................................	5-85
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device — Minitower..................	5-88
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive — Small Desktop.....	5-89
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive — Desktop...............	5-92
Installing an Additional 3 1/2-Inch Device — Desktop ..	5-94
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive — Minitower ...........	5-96

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6	Solving System Problems
	Solutions to Common Problems ....................................................	6-3
	System Problems ...................................................................	6-3
	Diskette Drive Problems ........................................................	6-6
	Monitor Problems..................................................................	6-7
	Keyboard/Mouse Problems....................................................	6-8
	CD-ROM Drive Problems .....................................................	6-8
	Speaker Problems ..................................................................	6-9
	How to Clean the Mouse..............................................................	6-10
	Battery Replacement ....................................................................	6-11
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

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Memory........................................................................................	B-2
Random Access Memory (RAM)...........................................	B-2
Cache Memory......................................................................	B-3
Read Only Memory (ROM)...................................................	B-3
Calendar Clock .............................................................................	B-3
Input/Output (I/O) Facilities ..........................................................	B-3
Video Controller ...........................................................................	B-5
Sound System ...............................................................................	B-5
Fax/Modem Board ........................................................................	B-6
Network Support...........................................................................	B-6
Peripherals ....................................................................................	B-7
Diskette Drive .......................................................................	B-7
Hard Drive ............................................................................	B-7
CD-ROM Drive.....................................................................	B-8
Zip Drive...............................................................................	B-8
Tape Backup Unit..................................................................	B-9
PC Card Adapter ...................................................................	B-9
Speakers..............................................................................	B-10
Dimensions .................................................................................	B-10
System Unit.........................................................................	B-10
Keyboard.............................................................................	B-11
Power .........................................................................................	B-11
Operating Environment ...............................................................	B-12
Compliance.................................................................................	B-12

Index

Contents ix

Using This Guide

The PowerMate ES 5200 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.

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.

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

TChapter 3, Configuring the System, describes how to use the software utilities shipped with your system, including the CMOS Setup Utility, the NEC OS Restore CD, and the NEC Application and 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, and the Cheyenne Backup utility.

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 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.

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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 or fixed-width 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 ES 5200 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® ES 5200 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 ES 5200 Series Release Notes

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

Your system comes with the following online documentation on the NEC Application and Driver CD:

TNEC Help Center

The NEC Help Center is an online guide to PowerMate computers. It provides information about your system under the following topics: System Tour, System Information, System Upgrades, Service and Support, and Reference.

THealthy Environment

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

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

TNEC PowerMate ES 5200 Series Service and Reference Manual

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.

Service and reference manuals are also available from the NEC CSD website (see Chapter 7).

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.

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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Reviewing System

Features

TFront Features

TRear Features

TInside Features

TStand

TSpeakers

TSystem Features

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

This guide describes the PowerMate ES 5200 Series of small desktop, desktop, and minitower computers. This chapter highlights system hardware and software, and describes system security.

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 small desktop, desktop, and minitower models. A brief description follows the figures.

Front features — small desktop models

A – USB Port	E – Sleep Button/Lamp
B – Headphone Connector	F – Power Button/Lamp
C – Volume Control	G – CD-ROM Drive
D – Disk Lamp	H – Diskette Drive

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Front features — desktop models

A – Device Bay Cover	F – Disk Activity Lamp
B – Diskette Drive	G – Sleep Button/Lamp
C – USB Port	H – Power Button/Lamp
D – Headphone Connector	I – 5 1/4-Inch Devices
E – Volume Control

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Front features — minitower models

A – Power Button/Lamp	F – USB Port
B – Sleep Button/Lamp	G – 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Bays
C – Disk Lamp	H – Chassis Foot
D – Volume Control	I – Diskette Drive
E – Headphone Connector

System Controls and Lamps

System controls let you select specific system operations. Lamps let you know the status of system operation. The figures in the previous section show the controls and lamps on the front of each system. Descriptions of system controls and lamps are provided below.

TPower button

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

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TPower lamp

The round lamp in the power button is lit when system power is on.

! CAUTION

Do not power off the system while the system is in sleep mode.

TSleep 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.

TSleep lamp

A green lamp in the sleep button 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.

TDisk lamp

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.

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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.

! CAUTION

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.

Front Audio and USB Access

The system features front access for audio and USB devices. The following features are found on the front of the system:

TUniversal Serial Bus port

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows 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 port.

THeadphone jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect a headphone set to the front of the system.

TVolume control

The volume control lets you adjust audio system volume.

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CD-ROM Drive

Some systems 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 audio CDs.

Note: You can boot your system from the CD-ROM drive with a bootable CD. To configure the system to boot from the CD-ROM drive, see “BIOS Features Setup” in Chapter 3.

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.

DVD-ROM Drive

Some models come with a DVD-ROM drive. The DVD-ROM drive offers many improvements over the standard CD-ROM technology including superior video and audio playback, faster data access, and greater storage capacities. The drive uses the latest DVD technology that reads from specially designed 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. Inserting a PC card into a PC card slot is similar to inserting a diskette into a diskette drive. Each type of PC card has a different function. One PC card adapter lets you can add a number of capabilities to your system with a variety of PC cards.

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Tape Backup Unit

Some models 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 an ATAPI 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.

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.

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Rear features — small desktop models

A – PCI Slot	H – Keyboard Port
B – PCI/ISA Shared Slot	I – Mouse Port
C – USB Port	J – Serial Port 2
D – Power Supply	K – Serial Port 1
E – Line Out Jack	L – VGA Monitor Connector
F – Microphone In Jack	M – Printer Port
G – LAN Connector

Rear features — desktop models

A – Expansion Board Slots	G – Keyboard Port
B – Power Supply	H – Mouse Port
C – USB Port	I – Serial Port 2
D – Line Out Jack	J – Serial Port 1
E – Microphone In Jack	K – Printer Port
F – LAN Connector	L – VGA Monitor Connector

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Rear features — minitower models

A – Power Supply	G – Serial Port 1
B – Line Out Jack	H – VGA Monitor Connector
C – Microphone In Jack	I – USB Port
D – LAN Connector	J – Printer Port
E – Keyboard Port	K – Serial Port 2
F – Mouse Port	L – Expansion Board Slots

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:

TMouse port

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

TKeyboard port

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

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The keyboard port supports a PS/2® -compatible (personal system/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.

TVGA monitor connector

The system supports the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

standard, and comes with an external video graphics array (VGA) connector. The connector supports an NEC VistaScan™ monitor, NEC MultiSync® monitor, or other VGA-compatible monitor with a 15-pin connector. Attach the signal cable from your monitor to the VGA connector on the rear of the system.

TPrinter port

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

TSerial 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.

TUniversal Serial Bus port

This port adds a USB connection at the rear of the system (see “Front Audio and USB Access”).

TLAN connector

The rear panel contains an RJ-45-compatible port for connecting the system to an Ethernet local-area network (LAN). Some systems also have a network board installed in a PCI slot.

The system board has an Intel 82558 LAN controller and supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet connections. The controller also supports remote Wake-On LAN.

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TAudio connectors

The following connectors come integrated on the system board:

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.

TFax/modem ports

Some systems come with a 56-kilobytes per second (Kbps) v.90 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.

Power Supply Features

The power supply has the following 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.

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TVoltage selector switch

This switch sets the system voltage to 115 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.

TPower socket

The power socket provides a connection for your power cable.

TThree-wire fan

The three-wire fan works with system software for fan failure detection.

TPower-on features

Power-on features include remote on/off, Wake-On LAN, and Instant On ready.

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Inside Features

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

Inside the system — small desktop models

A – Expansion Slots	D – System Board
B – Riser Board	E – Internal Hard Drive
C – Power Supply	F – Accessible Device Bays

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Inside the system — desktop models

A – Expansion Slots	E – Accessible Device Bays
B – Riser Board	F – Internal Hard Drive
C – Internal Hard Drive	G – System Board
D – Power Supply

Inside the system — minitower models

A – Expansion Slots	D – Accessible Device Bays
B – Power Supply	E – System Board
C – Riser Board	F – Chassis Floor

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System Board

System memory, the processor, and the system battery reside on the system board. The system board also comes with an audio subsystem and a LAN controller, and it supports the AGP standard.

See “Front Audio and USB Access” and “External

Connectors” for descriptions of external connectors.

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

Riser Board

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

Tprimary and secondary IDE connectors

Tdiskette drive connector

Tfront panel connector for lamp

Tthe NLX connector for the system board

Tthe external LAN connector

Tpower connectors

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

Expansion board connectors on the riser board are as follows:

TSmall desktop models

¾one PCI connector

¾one shared PCI/ISA connector

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TDesktop models

¾two PCI connectors

¾one shared PCI/ISA connector

¾one ISA connector

TMinitower models

¾three PCI connectors

¾two ISA connectors.

Note: Some minitowers have a fourth PCI connector next to the ISA connector. This connector is not supported and cannot be used.

Chassis

Each model has a state of the art chassis design. The chassis provides the following features that make the system easy to use, upgrade, repair, and secure:

Ta sturdy design

Teasy upgradeablilty, so internal devices can be installed with only a screw driver

Tstandardized size and dimensions to accommodate NLX form factor system boards

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

The chassis supports the following storage device configurations:

TSmall desktop models

Three bays accommodate an internal 3 1/2-inch hard drive, a 3 1/2-inch diskette drive, and a 5 1/4-inch accessible device.

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