Nec POWERMATE P2166, POWERMATE P2200M user Manual

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First Printing — November 1996

NEC Computer Systems Division

Packard Bell NEC, Inc.

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Boxborough, MA 01719-2298

Using This Guide
	Text Conventions......................................................	xiii
	Related Documents ...................................................	xiv
1	Introducing Your Computer
	Front Features ..........................................................	1-2
	System Controls and Lamps.................................	1-5
	IR Window ..........................................................	1-7
	Diskette Drive A ..................................................	1-7
	CD-ROM Reader.................................................	1-9
	Back Features...........................................................	1-11
	External Connectors.............................................	1-15
	Power Supply Features ........................................	1-17
	Speakers...................................................................	1-18
	Microphone ..............................................................	1-19
2	Getting Started
	Using a Mouse..........................................................	2-1
	Using Online Documentation.....................................	2-2
	Where To Go From Here ..........................................	2-4
3	Installing Options
	Option Installation Procedures ..................................	3-2
	General Rules ......................................................	3-2
	Safety Precautions ...............................................	3-3
	Cover Removal and Replacement ..............................	3-4
	Removing the Desktop Cover ...............................	3-5
	Replacing the Desktop Cover ...............................	3-8
	Removing the Minitower Cover............................	3-9
	Replacing the Minitower Cover ............................	3-12

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Expansion Boards .....................................................	3-13
Locating Expansion Slots.....................................	3-14
Installing an Expansion Board..............................	3-15
Installing an Expansion Board in the Inside Slot ...	3-19
Removing an Expansion Board ............................	3-21
Removing an Expansion Board from
the Inside Slot ...................................................	3-23
System Board Options ..............................................	3-24
SIMM Upgrade ........................................................	3-25
Checking System Memory....................................	3-26
Removing a SIMM ..............................................	3-28
Installing a SIMM ...............................................	3-29
Video Upgrade..........................................................	3-31
Overdrive Processor Upgrade....................................	3-33
Removing the Processor .......................................	3-33
Installing the OverDrive Processor .......................	3-35
Data Storage Devices................................................	3-36
Locating Device Slots ..........................................	3-37
Preparing the Device............................................	3-39
Device Cables......................................................	3-39
Diskette Drive Signal Cable ............................	3-40
IDE Signal Cables ..........................................	3-41
System Power Cables......................................	3-43
Cabling Storage Devices ......................................	3-43
IDE Device Cabling........................................	3-44
Diskette Drive Cabling....................................	3-45
Installing Desktop Storage Devices ......................	3-46
Removing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch
Drive Bracket...............................................	3-46
Installing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive ...........	3-47
Removing the Desktop Front Panel..................	3-48
Installing the Desktop 5 1/4-Inch Device .........	3-50
Replacing the Desktop Front Panel..................	3-52
Replacing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive
Bracket ........................................................	3-53

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Installing Minitower Storage Devices ...................	3-54
Installing the Minitower 3 1/2-Inch Drive ........	3-54
Removing the Minitower Side Panel ................	3-57
Removing the Minitower Front Panel ..............	3-59
Installing the Minitower 5 1/4-Inch Device ......	3-60
Replacing the Minitower Side and
Front Panels .................................................	3-62
Adding External Options...........................................	3-64
Connecting a Parallel Printer................................	3-64
Connecting an RS-232C Device ...........................	3-66
4 Setting System Parameters
The Setup Utility ......................................................	4-1
When to Use Setup ..............................................	4-2
How to Start Setup ..............................................	4-3
How to Use Setup ................................................	4-4
Main Menu...............................................................	4-5
System Date/Time ...............................................	4-6
Diskette Drive......................................................	4-6
IDE Devices ........................................................	4-6
IDE Device Configuration Submenu................	4-7
IDE Device Configuration...............................	4-7
IDE Translation Mode ....................................	4-8
Language.............................................................	4-10
Boot Options .......................................................	4-10
Boot Options Submenu ...................................	4-10
Boot Sequence ................................................	4-10
System Cache .................................................	4-11
Boot Speed .....................................................	4-11
Num Lock ......................................................	4-11
Setup Prompt..................................................	4-11
Hard Disk Pre-Delay.......................................	4-12
Typematic Rate Programming .........................	4-12
Scan User Flash Area .....................................	4-13
Boot Virus Detection ......................................	4-13
Video Mode .........................................................	4-13
Mouse .................................................................	4-14

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Base Memory ......................................................	4-14
Extended Memory................................................	4-14
BIOS Version ......................................................	4-14
Advanced Menu........................................................	4-14
Processor Type ....................................................	4-15
Processor Speed...................................................	4-15
Cache Size...........................................................	4-15
Peripheral Configuration ......................................	4-15
Peripheral Submenu........................................	4-15
IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary) ...........	4-16
Floppy Interface..............................................	4-16
Serial Port (1 and 2) Address ..........................	4-16
Serial Port 2 IR Mode.....................................	4-16
Parallel Port Interface .....................................	4-17
Parallel Port Type...........................................	4-17
Audio Interface ...............................................	4-17
Hardware Monitor Interface ............................	4-17
PCI LAN Interface .........................................	4-18
Advanced Chipset Configuration ..........................	4-18
Advanced Chipset Submenu............................	4-18
Base Memory Size ..........................................	4-19
ISA LFB Size .................................................	4-19
ISA LFB Base Address ...................................	4-19
Video Palette Snoop........................................	4-20
Latency Timer (PCI Clock).............................	4-20
Banks 0, 1 and 2 SIMM Detected....................	4-20
Power Management Configuration .......................	4-20
Power Management Submenu .........................	4-21
IDE Drive Power Down ..................................	4-21
Inactivity Timer (Minutes) ..............................	4-22
Hot Key..........................................................	4-22
Plug and Play Configuration ................................	4-23
Plug and Play Submenu ..................................	4-23
Boot with PnP OS...........................................	4-24
ISA Shared Memory Size................................	4-24
ISA Shared Memory Base Address..................	4-25
Event Logging Configuration ...............................	4-26

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Security Menu ..........................................................	4-26
Set User Password and Set
Administrative Password...................................	4-28
Unattended Start ..................................................	4-29
Security Hot Key (Ctrl-Alt-) ................................	4-29
Exit Menu ................................................................	4-29
Exit Saving Changes............................................	4-30
Exit Discarding Changes......................................	4-30
Load Setup Defaults ............................................	4-31
Discard Changes..................................................	4-31
Flash Utility..............................................................	4-32
LANDesk Client Manager.........................................	4-33
PC Health Indicator .............................................	4-33
Managing Workstations ..................................	4-33
PC Health Meter.............................................	4-34
PC Health Description ....................................	4-34
Inventory .............................................................	4-35
Using DMI ..........................................................	4-36
Heceta Capabilities ..............................................	4-36
CD Restore...............................................................	4-37
Selecting CD Restore Options ..............................	4-37
Restore Individual Files...................................	4-37
System Recovery ............................................	4-38
Restoring Individual Files ....................................	4-39
Selecting Files.................................................	4-40
Checking Selected Files...................................	4-40
Restoring the Files ..........................................	4-41
Recovering Your System......................................	4-41
5 Setting System Board Jumpers
Changing Processor Jumper Settings .........................	5-2
BIOS Recovery.........................................................	5-5
Clearing CMOS........................................................	5-7
Denying Access To Setup .........................................	5-9
Clearing Your Password ...........................................	5-10
PCI Expansion Slots .................................................	5-12

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6 Using Voyetra Sound Software
Power Bar ................................................................	6-2
Audio Mixer .............................................................	6-3
Adjusting the Sound Using Software ....................	6-4
Adjusting the Sound Using the Speakers...............	6-4
CD Player.................................................................	6-4
WAV Player .............................................................	6-5
Recording Digital Audio Files ..............................	6-5
Playing Digital Audio Files ..................................	6-6
Editing Digital Audio Files...................................	6-6
MIDI Player .............................................................	6-6
7 24-Hour Information Services
NEC’s FastFacts Service ..........................................	7-2
NECCSD Bulletin Board Service ..............................	7-4
America Online Service.............................................	7-7
Compuserve Online Service ......................................	7-8
E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service......................	7-9
Internet .....................................................................	7-10
NECCSD Technical Support Services.......................	7-11
8 Solving System Problems
Problem Checklist.....................................................	8-2
Solutions To Common Problems ...............................	8-3
System Problems .................................................	8-3
Diskette Drive Problems ......................................	8-5
Monitor Problems ................................................	8-6
Keyboard/Mouse Problems ..................................	8-7
CD-ROM Problems .............................................	8-7
Speaker Problems ................................................	8-8
Microphone Problems ..........................................	8-8
Replacing the CMOS Battery....................................	8-9
Diagnostic Diskette...................................................	8-12

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	Getting Help .............................................................	8-12
	Getting Help From Your Company.......................	8-13
	Getting Help From Your NECCSD Dealer ...........	8-13
	Getting Help From NECCSD's Technical
	Support Center..................................................	8-13
	NECCSD Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service 8-14
A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
	Making Your Computer Work For You.....................	A-1
	Arrange Your Equipment ..........................................	A-3
	Adjust Your Chair ....................................................	A-4
	Adjust Your Input Devices........................................	A-6
	Adjust Your Monitor ................................................	A-8
	Vary Your Workday .................................................	A-10
	Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors .....	A-11
	Checking Your Comfort:
	How Do You Measure Up?....................................	A-12
	Checking Your Chair ...........................................	A-12
	Checking Your Keyboard.....................................	A-12
	Checking Your Mouse .........................................	A-12
	Checking Your Monitor .......................................	A-12
	Checking You ......................................................	A-13
B	Limited Warranty
	How Long Is the Warranty? ......................................	B-1
	Who Is Protected?.....................................................	B-1
	What Is Covered and What Is Not Covered?..............	B-1
	What We Will Pay For and What We Will
	Not Pay For...........................................................	B-2
	How You Can Get Warranty Service.........................	B-3
	Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties .........	B-4
	How State Law Relates to the Warranty....................	B-5
	For Information, Telephone 1-800-632-4525 .............	B-5
C	Reviewing System Interrupts

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Index

List of Tables

Quick Reference to Information About Your
Computer ..............................................................	2-5
Navigation Keys .......................................................	4-4
Hot Key Parameters..................................................	4-23
Security Passwords ...................................................	4-27
Interrupt Level Assignments......................................	C-1

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Using This Guide

The PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your computer.

The guide contains the following information:

TChapter 1, Introducing Your Computer, provides a look at system components. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your system.

TChapter 2, Getting Started, gives you information about using a mouse, using online documentation, and what you should do after your system is up and running.

The chapter includes a quick-reference chart for finding information about a variety of topics.

TChapter 3, Installing Options, provides installation procedures for internal and external options.

TChapter 4, Setting System Parameters, describes the Setup utility and explains how to use it to configure your system.

TChapter 5, Setting System Board Jumpers, provides information on changing jumper settings when reconfiguring your system.

TChapter 6, Using Voyetra® Sound Software, explains how to use Voyetra’s Multimedia Sound Software to play music CDs, record, play and edit .WAV files, and play MIDI files.

TChapter 7, 24-Hour Information Services, lists the services available to you for information and help and describes how to access the services.

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TChapter 8, If You Have a Problem, contains troubleshooting tips for solving simple problems and provides information on where you can find help when you cannot solve a problem yourself.

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, Limited Warranty, provides warranty information, policies, and restrictions.

TAppendix C, Reviewing System Interrupts, provides a list of interrupt settings.

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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 return and press Enter.

TFile names are printed in uppercase letters.

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RELATED DOCUMENTS

In addition to this guide, the following printed documentation ships with your PowerMate® P2166M/P2200M Series system.

TNEC PowerMate Quick Setup/Roadmap

Quick Setup contains information for quickly getting your system up and running. Read this information to set up the system for the first time.

The Quick-Reference Roadmap gives you a look at the documentation, NECCSD tools, software applications, and services available to you.

THow Does Your Workplace Measure Up?

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

TWindows 95 User’s Guide

This guide is a quick reference to information about using Windows 95.

Your system comes with the following online documentation on the hard disk:

TPowerMate System Documentation

This online documentation is your comprehensive source of information about your system. It contains a System Tour, User's Guide, Product Information Center, Option Installation Center, and Support Center.

THealthy Environment

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

TUsing Windows 95

Comes with Windows 95 systems. Contains information for using Windows 95.

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Most of your application programs provide extensive online help. Some programs provide separate online user’s guides for specific applications.

Windows 95 provides extensive online help and “wizards” to guide you through procedures.

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

TPowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series Service and Reference Manual

(part number 819-181682-000) which provides information for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series system. This guide 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 NECCSD at 1-800-632-4525 (U.S.) or your local

NECCSD sales provider (outside U.S.).

TNEC FastFactsä

NEC FastFacts is an automated service that sends the latest information about NECCSD and its products directly to a fax machine. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With FastFacts, you can obtain product literature and technical information bulletins. By using FastFacts, you can be kept up-to-date on the latest technical information for your system.

See “NEC’s FastFacts Service” in Chapter 7 for information about using FastFacts.

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1 IntroducingComputer Your

! WARNING

Once you set up your computer, the next thing is to become familiar with the system. PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series systems come in a minitower or a desktop configuration. The following information provides a brief overview of the front and back features of your system.

For a comprehensive source of information about your computer, see the online NEC PowerMate Series System Documentation in the Windows® 95 NEC Online Documentation group.

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FRONT FEATURES

The following figures show the features on the front of the desktop and minitower systems. A brief description follows the figures.

Front features — desktop models

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The following figure shows the system controls and lamps called out in the previous figure.

System controls and lamps — desktop models

Introducing Your Computer 1-3

Front features — minitower models

The following figure shows in detail the system controls and lamps called out in the previous figure.

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System controls and lamps — minitower models

System Controls and Lamps

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

TPower button

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

TSuspend button

Lets you initiate a power-saving mode of computer operation. 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.

A blinking system unit power lamp lets you know that the system is in a power-saving mode.

If you have a DDC-2 compliant monitor, your monitor also will go into power-saving mode.

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TReset button

The reset button lets you manually restart your system when it does not respond to keyboard commands.

! CAUTION

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

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. A blinking green lamp indicates that the system is in Suspend mode with full power reduction.

TDisk lamp

Indicates whether or not your hard disk is active. A green lamp tells you that the hard disk 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 disk 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. Your system comes with LapLink® software for wireless data transfer.

With IrDA software, 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

Diskette drive A loads and starts programs from a diskette. Diskette drive A is your primary “bootable” drive.

Diskette drive A features — desktop models

Introducing Your Computer 1-7

Diskette drive A features — minitower models

Your diskette drive has the following features:

TDiskette drive busy lamp

Lights when your diskette drive is reading to or writing 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.

TDiskette release button

Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive.

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CD-ROM Reader

A sixteen-speed CD-ROM reader is a standard feature in multimedia models. The CD-ROM reader is assigned as drive F.

Use the CD-ROM reader to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD). You can also use the CD-ROM reader to play your audio CDs.

NOTE

You can boot your system from the CD-ROM with a bootable CD. To enable the system to boot from the CD-ROM, see “Boot Options” in Chapter 4.

The CD-ROM reader 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.

NOTE

The CD-ROM reader in your system might look different from the one shown here.

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CD-ROM reader features

The CD-ROM reader has the following features:

THeadphone jack

Allows the connection of an optional set of headphones with a stereo mini-jack plug.

TVolume control knob

Lets you adjust the volume of an optional set of headphones.

TOpen/close button

Opens or closes the reader’s loading tray. Press this button when the computer power is on to insert or remove a CD into or out of the reader.

TEmergency eject hole

Allows the manual ejection of a CD if the eject function is disabled by software or if a power failure occurs. To manually eject the CD, insert a paper clip into the hole and press inward to open the CD tray.

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TCD busy lamp

Lights when the reader is retrieving data, music, or graphics/audio from a CD. Do not eject the CD or turn off the system unit when the lamp is on.

TCD tray

Provides a surface for loading a CD into the reader. Press the open/close button to open or close the CD tray.

NOTE

If your system is a desktop model and you have turned it on its side, there are four tabs on the inside of the CD tray that can be turned 180o to hold the CD in place.

BACK FEATURES

On the back of your computer, you’ll find external connectors, power supply features, and expansion board slots.

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The following figure shows these features in the desktop model.

Rear features — desktop models

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The following figure identifies the audio connectors called out previously.

Audio connectors — desktop models

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Nec POWERMATE P2166, POWERMATE P2200M user Manual

The following figure shows the connectors from the rear of the minitower model.

Rear features — minitower models

The following figure identifies the audio connectors that were called out previously.

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Audio connectors — minitower models

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:

TVGA monitor connector

Attach the signal cable from your monitor to this connector. Supports an NEC MultiSync® monitor or

other video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor with a 15-pin connector.

TAudio connectors

These connectors come integrated on multimedia models. The connectors include microphone in and line out jacks.

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¾The microphone in jack lets you connect a microphone for recording audio information in your data system files.

¾The line out jack allows you to connect an amplified output device such as powered speakers, stereo tape recorder, or an external amplifier for audio output.

Use this jack to connect the stereo speakers that come with your system.

TPrinter Port

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

TSerial Ports

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

TKeyboard port

Attach the keyboard that comes with your computer to this connector.

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 your computer to this port. The mouse port supports a PS/2-compatible mouse.

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