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Using This Guide

The PowerMate P ETC Series User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your computer.

The guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1, Introducing Your Computer, provides a look

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at system components. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your system.

Chapter 2, Getting Started, gives you information about

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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.

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

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

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

Chapter 6, Using Voyetra Sound Software, explains how

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to use Voyetra music CDs, record, play and edit .WAV files, and play MIDI files.

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Chapter 7, 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.

’s Multimedia Sound Software to play

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Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment,

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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.

Appendix B, Reviewing System Interrupts, provides a

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list of interrupt settings.

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Appendix C, Limited Warranty, includes warranty

information about your PowerMate Desktop Computer.

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.

WARNING

P ETC Series

TEXT CONVENTIONS

This guide uses the following text conventions.

Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following

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meanings:

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

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WARNING

Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware or software.

CAUTION

NOTE

Notes give important information about the

material being described.

Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on

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the keyboard, for example,

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Text or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface type. For example, type

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File names are printed in uppercase letters.

Ctrl, Alt

return

and press

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Enter

RELATED DOCUMENTS

In addition to this guide, the following printed documentation ships with your PowerMate P ETC Series system.

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NEC PowerMate P ETC Series Quick Setup/ Quick-Reference 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, NEC tools, software applications, and services available to you.

Using This Guide xiii

How Does Your Workplace Measure Up?

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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.

Windows 95 User’s Guide

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This guide is a quick reference to information about using Windows

95.

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

PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation

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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.

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Healthy Environment

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

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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.

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Using Windows 95

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

Using This Guide

Text Conventions...................................................... xii

Related Documents ................................................... xiii

1 Introducing Your Computer

Front Features .......................................................... 1-2

System Controls and Lamps................................. 1-3

IR Window.......................................................... 1-5

Diskette Drive A.................................................. 1-5

CD-ROM Reader................................................. 1-6

Back Features........................................................... 1-8

External Connectors............................................. 1-9

Power Supply Features ........................................ 1-11

Speakers................................................................... 1-12

Microphone .............................................................. 1-14

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

Removing the System Unit Cover......................... 3-4

Replacing the System Unit Cover......................... 3-7

Expansion Boards..................................................... 3-8

Locating Expansion Slots..................................... 3-9

Installing an Expansion Board.............................. 3-10

Removing an Expansion Board ............................ 3-12

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System Board Options .............................................. 3-13

SIMM Upgrade ........................................................ 3-13

Checking System Memory.................................... 3-14

Removing a SIMM .............................................. 3-16

Installing a SIMM ............................................... 3-17

Video Upgrade.......................................................... 3-19

Processor Upgrade.................................................... 3-21

Removing the Processor....................................... 3-21

Installing the Processor ........................................ 3-23

Data Storage Devices................................................ 3-24

Locating Device Slots .......................................... 3-25

Preparing the Device............................................ 3-26

Device Cables...................................................... 3-26

Diskette Drive Signal Cable ............................ 3-27

IDE Signal Cables .......................................... 3-28

System Power Cables...................................... 3-30

Cabling Storage Devices ...................................... 3-30

IDE Device Cabling........................................ 3-31

Diskette Drive Cabling.................................... 3-32

Installing Storage Devices.................................... 3-33

Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive........ 3-33

Removing the Side Panel................................. 3-37

Removing the Front Panel ............................... 3-38

Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device....................... 3-39

Replacing the Side and Front Panels................ 3-41

Adding External Options........................................... 3-43

Connecting a Parallel Printer................................ 3-43

Connecting an RS-232C Device ........................... 3-44

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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

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

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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

Security Menu .......................................................... 4-26

Set User Password and Administrative Password.. 4-28

Unattended Start.................................................. 4-29

Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-).......................... 4-29

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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

Product Recovery CD ............................................... 4-33

System Restore Options ....................................... 4-33

Restore Individual Files........................................ 4-34

Selecting Files................................................. 4-35

Checking Selected Files................................... 4-36

Restoring the Files ............................................... 4-36

System Recovery ................................................. 4-37

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

6 Using Voyetra Sound Software

Power Bar ................................................................ 6-2

Audio Mixer............................................................. 6-3

Adjusting the Sound Using Software .................... 6-3

Adjusting the Sound Using the Speakers............... 6-4

CD Player................................................................. 6-4

WAV Player............................................................. 6-4

Recording Digital Audio Files .............................. 6-5

Playing Digital Audio Files .................................. 6-5

Editing Digital Audio Files................................... 6-6

MIDI Player ............................................................. 6-6

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7 Solving System Problems

Problem Checklist..................................................... 7-2

Solutions To Common Problems ............................... 7-3

System Problems ................................................. 7-3

Diskette Drive Problems ...................................... 7-5

Monitor Problems................................................ 7-6

Keyboard/Mouse Problems .................................. 7-7

CD-ROM Problems............................................. 7-8

Speaker Problems ................................................ 7-9

Microphone Problems .......................................... 7-9

Replacing the CMOS Battery.................................... 7-10

Diagnostic Diskette................................................... 7-13

Getting Technical Help ............................................. 7-13

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 Reviewing System Interrupts

Interrupt Controller................................................... B-1

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C Limited Warranty

How Long Is the Warranty?...................................... C-1

Who Is Protected?..................................................... C-1

What Is Covered and What is Not Covered?.............. C-1

What We Will Pay For and What We Will Not

Pay For ................................................................ C-3

How You Can Get Warranty Service......................... C-3

Limitation Of Damages and Implied Warranties ........ C-4

How State Law Relates to the Warranty.................... C-4

For Warranty Information......................................... C-5

List of Tables

Quick Reference to Information About Your Computer 2-5

Recommended Memory Upgrade Path....................... 3-15

Navigation Keys ....................................................... 4-4

Hot Key Parameters.................................................. 4-23

Security Passwords................................................... 4-27

Interrupt Level Assignments...................................... B-1

Contents ix

Introducing Your

Computer

Once you set up your PowerMate® P ETC series system, the next thing is to become familiar with the system. 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 P ETC Series System Documentation. The online documentation can be accessed through NEC’s PowerMate Online Documents group on the Windows

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95 desktop.

Introducing Your Computer 1-1

FRONT FEATURES

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

Front features

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

1-2 Introducing Your Computer

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:

System controls and lamps

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

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Suspend button Lets you initiate a power-saving mode of operating your computer. 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 to 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.

Introducing Your Computer 1-3

Reset button

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The reset button lets you manually restart your system

when it does not respond to keyboard commands.

Resetti ng your system can resul t i n t he loss of dat a. Press the reset button only when all other methods of restarting your computer fails.

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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. A blinking green lamp indicates that

the system is in Suspend mode with full power

reduction.

CAUTION

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Disk lamp

Indicates whether or not your hard disk is active. A

green lamp tells you that the hard disk is reading or

writing data.

Do not turn off the system, unless absolutely necessary, while the di sk l amp is lit. To do so can damage your hard disk or data.

1-4 Introducing Your Computer

CAUTION

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 assistance (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 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

Introducing Your Computer 1-5

Your diskette drive has the following features:

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To prev ent damage to y our di skette dr iv e and data, do not turn off the system or remove a diskette while the diskette drive busy lamp is lit.

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CD-ROM Reader

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

Diskette drive busy lamp

Lights when your diskette drive is reading to or writing

from a diskette.

CAUTION

Diskette release button

Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette

drive.

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 f rom 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.

1-6 Introducing Your Computer

NOTE

The CD-ROM reader in your system might

look different from the one shown here.

CD-ROM reader features

The CD-ROM reader has the following features:

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

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Volume control knob Lets you adjust the volume of an optional set of headphones.

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Open/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.

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Emergency eject hole Allows the manual ejection of a CD if the eject function is disabled by software or if a power failure occurs.

Introducing Your Computer 1-7

CD busy lamp

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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.

CD tray

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

BACK FEATURES

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

The following figure shows the connectors on the rear of the computer. (The slot location of the network interface board in your system might vary from the slot location shown on the figure.)

1-8 Introducing Your Computer

Rear features

The following figure shows the audio connectors and network interface board connectors that were called out previously. (The slot location of the network interface board in your system might vary from the slot location shown.)

RJ-45 Connector

AUI Connector

BNC 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:

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VGA monitor connector Attach the signal cable from your monitor to this

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

Audio and network board connectors

monitor or

Introducing Your Computer 1-9

Network interface board connectors

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These connectors allow connection to an Ethernet network and communications with other computers. The board has three connectors for coaxial and twisted-pair network cabling.

 The BNC connector supports thin coaxial cables.  The AUI connector supports thick coaxial cables.  The RJ-45 connector supports twisted-pair

10BASE-T cables.

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Universal Serial Ports (USB) Use these ports to connect up to 126 daisy-chained devices (monitors, communication devices, mass storage, and more) directly to your system.

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

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Mouse 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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Keyboard 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.

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Audio connectors

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

 The microphone in jack lets you connect a

microphone for recording audio information in your data system files.

 The 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.

Serial Ports

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

Power Supply Features

Your system has the following power supply features:

Power supply fan

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Keep this area clear for proper ventilation. The power supply fan cools system components.

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

Introducing Your Computer 1-11

SPEAKERS

Set the switch correctl y f or the v olt age in your ar ea. Most wall outlets in the United States and Canada are 115 vol t s. Out let s in Eur ope, Austr ali a, and Asi a (except Taiwan) are 230 volts. T aiwan uses 115-volt outlets.

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Power socket

CAUTION

Connect your power cable to this socket.

Multimedia models come with a pair of high-quality, 20-watt stereo speakers that you can arrange to suit your work environment.

Power Lamp

Power Button

Treble Bass

Volume Control

Headphone Jack

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Speaker

An AC adapter comes with the system. Set up the speakers with the AC adapter. The speakers connect to the line out jack on the back of the system unit.

The 20-watt speaker set features a power button, power lamp, volume, treble and bass control knobs, and headphone jack.

Adjust the speaker volume by using the volume control on the front of the right speaker or by using the preinstalled sound system software. Use the sound software to balance the speakers.

The sound software is Voyetra Multimedia Sound Software. See Chapter 6 for information on using the Voyetra sound software.

Introducing Your Computer 1-13

MICROPHONE

The microphone allows you to record voice and sound into your computer data files. See Chapter 6 for information on recording sound using the Voyetra sound software.

Microphone

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USING A MOUSE

Getting Started

This chapter provides the information you need to start using your system. Information includes:

Using a Mouse

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If you are already familiar with using a mouse, skip this section.

Using Online Documentation

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Read this section to use the comprehensive online system documentation about your system.

Where to Go from Here

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Look at this section for a quick reference to what you can do and where you can go for information.

Use the mouse to quickly move around on the screen, to select menu items, and to choose functions specific to your software.

Here are the basic ways to use the mouse:

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Click Clicking selects an object on your screen. To “click,” point to the object and press and release the left mouse button.

Clicking the right mouse button on the Windows 95 desktop provides shortcuts to such features as the Properties menu. See Using Windows 95 online guide for more information on the uses for the right mouse button.

Getting Started 2-1

Double click

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Some actions require a double click to execute them. To “double click” an object, point to the object and press and release the left mouse button twice.

Press

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Pressing the mouse button holds an action until you release the mouse button.

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Drag Dragging your mouse attaches your pointer to an object on the screen and allows you to highlight text or move an object. To drag an object, point to the object, press the left mouse button, and move the mouse to the new location.

Typical screen objects that you click or double click are icons, buttons, and menu options.

NOTE

If your mouse pointer disappears, m ove your mouse in wide circles to bring it back into the screen.

For more information about your mouse, see your online User’s Guide and your application documentation. Also included in the online documentation is information on cleaning your mouse.

USING ONLINE DOCUMENTATION

Your system comes with documentation conveniently available at your fingertips. No more looking for printed documents. Information about your system is available right from the Windows 95 desktop.

2-2 Getting Started

To access the online system documentation, locate NEC’s PowerMate Online Documents group on the Windows 95 desktop. Double click NEC’s PowerMate Online Documents icon. A welcome screen appears with the information you need to use the online documentation.

The NEC PowerMate Series System Documentation is a comprehensive source of information about your system. To help you find the information you need, the documentation is organized by topic and the following modules:

System Tour

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User’s Guide

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Product Information Center Option Installation Center

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Support Center.

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NOTE

Run the online NEC PowerMate P ETC Series System Documentation at the shipping default video resolution — 800 by 600 with 256 colors with small fonts.

Installing Options

Your system supports a variety of industry-standard and NEC expansion options, including the following.

monitors − your system supports the connection of a

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VGA-compatible monitor such as NEC MultiSync and XP series.

SIMM memory − your system comes with 16-MB of

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Extended Data Out (EDO) RAM upgradeable to 192 MB of 32- or 36-bit, 60-ns high-speed memory using SIMM sticks.

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video SGRAM − your system comes standard with 2 MB of video synchronous graphics random access memory (SGRAM) that provides resolutions of up to 1280 by 1024 with 256 colors, 1152 by 864 with 32 K colors, 1024 by 768 with 32 K colors, 800 by 600 with

16.7 million colors, or 640 by 480 with 16.7 million colors.

With an upgrade to 4 MB of video SGRAM, your system supports resolutions of up to 1600 by 1200 with 32 K colors, 1280 by 1024 with 64 K colors, 1152 by 864 with 16.7 million colors, 1024 by 768 with 16.7 million colors, 800 by 600 with 16.7 million colors, or 640 by 480 with 16.7 million colors.

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processor upgrade − a 320-pin zero insertion force (ZIF) socket on the system board supports the primary processor or an OverDrive processor for upgrades.

drives − your system supports a total of six storage

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devices.

Installing Options 3-1

OPTION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

This chapter provides installation instructions for the following options:

expansion boards

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SIMM memory upgrade video memory upgrade

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processor upgrade

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data storage devices

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external options.

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All options require that the system cover be removed. Procedures for removing the cover are included in this chapter.

General Rules

Follow these general rules when you install the system options.

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3-2 Installing Options

Turn off system power and unplug the power cable. Turn off and disconnect all peripherals. When handling boards or chips, touch the system frame

to discharge static. Do not disassemble parts other than those specified in

the procedure. All screws are Phillips-head unless otherwise specified. Label any removed connectors. Note where the

connector goes and in what position it was installed.

Safety Precautions

Take care when working inside the system and when handling computer components. Avoid electric shock or personal injury by observing the following warning.

Before remov ing the system unit cover, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable. Power i s removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Static electricity and improper installation procedures can damage computer components. Protect computer components by following these safety instructions.

Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components. Discharge stat ic el ectri cit y by touchi ng a metal object before removing the system unit cover.

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CAUTION

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Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. Leave an option, such as a board or chip, in its anti-static packaging until ready to install it.

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Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components (boards, chips, and so on) by touching a grounded metal object, such as the system's unpainted metal chassis.

If possible, use anti-static devices, such as wrist straps and floor mats.

Installing Options 3-3

Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid

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touching the components on the chip or board. Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A

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damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit. Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at power-on.

When installing a cable, route the cable so it is not pinched by other components and is out of the path of the system unit cover. Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before you connect the cable.

When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable connector or strain-relief loop, not on the cable.

Removing the System Unit Cover

The following procedure describes how to remove the system unit cover.

Before remov ing the system unit cover, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable. Power i s removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

WARNING

3-4 Installing Options

Turn off and unplug the system unit. Disconnect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and any other

external options (such as a printer) from the rear of the system unit.

Label all cables to make reinstallation easier.

Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components. Discharge stat ic el ectri cit y by touchi ng a metal object before removing the system unit cover.

Loosen the three thumb screws at the rear of the system unit. If you installed a padlock on the back of the system, unlock the padlock and remove it.

CAUTION

Loosening the cover screws

Installing Options 3-5

From the rear of the system, grasp the handle and pull it back so that the cover clears the padlock slot.

Releasing the cover

3-6 Installing Options

Lift up at the top of the cover to release the cover tabs from the chassis.

Pull the cover up until it comes free of the chassis.

Replacing the System Unit Cover

Replace the system unit cover as follows.

Insert the metal tabs on the top of the system cover into their slots on the chassis.

Insert the metal tabs on the bottom of the system cover into their slots on the chassis.

Replacing the cover

Slide the cover forward to meet the front panel.

NOTE

The cover fits tightly. If the cover does not slide all t he way to the front panel , place one hand on the front of the unit while you slide the cover forward from the rear.

Installing Options 3-7

Secure the cover with the three thumb screws.

Reconnect all external peripherals.

Plug in your power cables.

EXPANSION BOARDS

Your system supports industry standard 8- and 16-bit ISA Plug and Play or non-Plug and Play, and 32-bit PCI expansion boards.

With Plug and Play expansion boards, you can install a board in an expansion slot without changing the hardware settings. There are no system resource conflicts to resolve. Plug and Play automatically configures the board for the system.

3-8 Installing Options

Locating Expansion Slots

The system has five expansion slots.

two ISA slots

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two PCI slots

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one shared PCI/ISA slot

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ISA expansion slots support industry-standard 8-bit or 16bit expansion boards. The PCI/ISA slot also supports PCI expansion boards.

PCI expansion boards run at the system's processor speed. The PCI bus handles 32 bits of data at a time, being wider as well as faster than the standard ISA bus. PCI boards can send and receive data much faster which boosts system performance.

Locating expansion slots

Installing Options 3-9

Installing an Expansion Board

Install expansion boards in the system as follows.

Remove the system unit cover.

Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the board (such as setting switches or jumpers).

Remove the screw securing an expansion slot cover and remove the cover.

Save the screw for installing the expansion board. Save the slot cover for future use.

A slot c over can damage the syst em board or any option board i f it fall s into the system . Take car e to keep the slot cover from f alling when rem oving the screw.

CAUTION

3-10 Installing Options

Removing a slot cover

Hold the board by its edges and insert it into the expansion slot. Align full-size expansion boards with the guide rail at the front of the system unit.

Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector. Gently rock the board from side-to-side to seat it into the connector.

Insert the screw removed earlier to secure the expansion board to the support bracket.

Installing an expansion board

Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board.

Replace the system unit cover.

Installing Options 3-11

Removing an Expansion Board

Remove the system unit cover as previously described.

Label and remove any cables connected to the board.

Remove the screw that secures the board to the support bracket.

Pull the board out of the connector. Gently rock the board from side-to-side to release it from its connector.

3-12 Installing Options

Removing the expansion board

Replace the slot cover removed when the expansion board was installed.

Replace the system unit cover.

SYSTEM BOARD OPTIONS

Some of the options require locating the connector on the system board. See the following figure for connector locations.

System board sockets and connectors

SIMM UPGRADE

Your system comes with 16 MB of main system memory. Six sockets on the system board support up to 192 MB of high-speed memory using industry-standard, tin-plated, single in-line memory modules (SIMM).

EDO SIMMs into the SIMM sockets.

See the following list for supported SIMMs.

NOTE

You can install 60-ns, parity or nonparity,

Installing Options 3-13

1-MB by 32- or 36-bit (4-MB stick)

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2-MB by 32- or 36-bit (8-MB stick)

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4-MB by 32- or 36-bit (16-MB stick) 8-MB by 32- or 36-bit (32-MB stick).

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To avoid corrosion between different metals, only use tin-plated SIMM sticks.

Checking System Memory

Use the following procedure to:

check the memory installed in the system

determine the SIMM configuration needed to increase memory

CAUTION

3-14 Installing Options

NOTE

SIMM memory must be installed in pairs of

the same memory type.

identify SIMM sockets.

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Locate the six SIMM sockets on the system board (see “System Board Options”).

If any cables block access to the SIMM sockets,

label and disconnect them. If any boards block access to the sockets, remove them.

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Use the following table to determine the SIMM configuration needed to upgrade memory and to identify the sockets for SIMM installation.

Recommended Memory Upgrade Path

TOTAL BANK 0 BANK 1 BANK 2 MEMORY SIMM 1 SIMM 2 SIMM 3 SIMM 4 SIMM 5 SIMM 6

8 MB 4 MB 4 MB Empty Empty Empty Empty 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB Empty Empty 16 MB* 8 MB 8 MB Empty Empty Empty Empty 24 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 24 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB Empty Empty 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB Empty Empty 32 MB* 16 MB 16 MB Empty Empty Empty Empty 40 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 40 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB Empty Empty 48 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 48 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 48 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB Empty Empty 56 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 64 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 64 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB Empty Empty 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB Empty Empty Empty Empty 72 MB 32 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB Empty Empty 72 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 80 MB 32 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 80 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 80 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB Empty Empty

*Standard configuration.

Installing Options 3-15

Recommended Memory Upgrade Path

TOTAL BANK 0 BANK 1 BANK 2 MEMORY SIMM 1 SIMM 2 SIMM 3 SIMM 4 SIMM 5 SIMM 6

88 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 96 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB

96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB Empty Empty 112 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 8 MB 8 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB Empty Empty 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 136 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 4 MB 4 MB 144 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 160 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 192 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB

Removing a SIMM

Use the following procedure to remove a SIMM.

3-16 Installing Options

Reduce static discharge by touching the system's metal chassis.

CAUTION

Remove the system unit cover. Locate the SIMM sockets (see “System Board

Options”). Press the metal clips at the outer edges of the socket

away from the SIMM.

Push the SIMM away from the locking tabs and remove it from the socket.

Use the following procedure to install a SIMM stick.

Installing a SIMM

Install a SIMM as follows.

Removing a SIMM

Remove the system unit cover.

Locate the SIMM sockets (see “System Board Options”).

Remove any currently installed SIMMs that are not needed.

Bef ore instal l ing a S IMM , reduc e stati c di scharge by touching the system's metal chassis.

CAUTION

Installing Options 3-17

Install the SIMMs from the back to the front.

Align the notched end of the SIMM with the left side of the SIMM socket as shown in the following figure.

Insert the SIMM at an angle into the socket.

Tilt the SIMM towards the locking tabs using equal pressure at the ends of the SIMM until it locks into the socket.

3-18 Installing Options

Inserting the SIMM

Replace any cables or boards that may have been removed.

Replace the system unit cover.

VIDEO UPGRADE

Upgrade the video memory by adding a 3-MB upgrade SGRAM module as follows.

NOTE

SGRAM (includes a 1-MB modul e). To upgrade to 4 MB, you must replace your 1-MB module with a 3-MB upgrade module.

Remove the system unit cover as previously described.

Locate the video SGRAM sockets (see “System Board Options”).

If any expansion boards are obstructing your view of the sockets, remove the boards (see “Removing an Expansion Board”).

Your system comes standard with 2 MB of

Reduce static discharge by touching the system's metal chassis.

Align the module over the sockets on the system board.

CAUTION

Using equal pressure, gently press the module into the sockets.

Installing Options 3-19

Aligning the video SGRAM module with the sockets

Replace any boards that were removed.

Replace the system unit cover.

3-20 Installing Options

PROCESSOR UPGRADE

The zero-insertion force (ZIF) socket accepts pin-grid-array (PGA) processors, such as the primary processor or an OverDrive processor.

Incorrect installation of the processor can damage the processor, system board, or both. Follow the installation instructions carefully.

The system requires a heatsink on the OverDrive processor. Verif y that you hav e the correct heatsink for the processor.

When upgrading the processor, first remove the processor currently installed in the system, then install the OverDrive processor.

CAUTION

Removing the Processor

Remove the processor installed on the system board as follows.

Remove the system unit cover.

Locate the processor socket (see “System Board Options”).

If any expansion boards are obstructing the socket, remove the boards.

Release the heatsink clip from the tabs on the socket.

Release the processor by pulling the lever on the socket away from the socket and as far back as it goes without forcing.

Installing Options 3-21

Releasing the processor

Before picking up the processor, reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the system unit.

CAUTION

3-22 Installing Options

Lift the processor out of the socket. Continue with the following procedure to install the new

OverDrive processor.

Installing the Processor

Remove the processor currently in the system (see previous procedure).

Bef ore pi cking up the Over Drive processor, reduce static discharge by t ouching the metal frame of the system unit.

Align the notched corner of the OverDrive processor with the alignment corner in the socket and insert the processor.

CAUTION

Aligning the processor

Swing the lever down to lock the OverDrive processor into the socket.

Installing Options 3-23

Remem ber to eit her reatt ach the heatsink used with the old processor or install the new heatsink supplied with the OverDrive processor.

Check to see if the newly installed OverDrive processor requires a system board jumper change (see Chapter 5, “Setting System Board Jumpers”).

Replace any boards removed during this procedure.

Replace the system unit cover.

DATA STORAGE DEVICES

The system board in the computer supports the following storage devices:

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up to two diskette drives, including the standard

1.44-MB diskette drive

CAUTION

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Other storage devices might require the installation of a compatible controller board.

3-24 Installing Options

up to four IDE devices such as IDE hard disks and an IDE CD-ROM reader.

Installing Options

Installing Options 3-23

3-24 Installing Options

Locating Device Slots

The system has six storage device slots:

a 3 1/2-inch accessible device slot which contains the

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standard 1.44-MB diskette drive

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two internal 3 1/2-inch internal hard disk drive slots (1-inch high, thin-height)

three 5 1/4-inch accessible device slots (1.6-inch high,



half-height) In multimedia models, one accessible device slot

contains the standard CD-ROM reader. Other accessible devices (diskette drive, tape drive,

CD-ROM reader) can be installed in the 5 1/4-inch slots. A hard disk with a 5 1/4-inch form factor can be

installed in the 5 1/4-inch slots.

Locating device slots

Installing Options 3-25

Preparing the Device

Before installing a storage device in the system, follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the device. For example, check the following:

Diskette drive  remove any termination on the optional

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diskette drive. See the documentation that comes with the drive.

IDE device  check the jumper settings on the device

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before installing it. See the documentation that comes with the device for jumper setting information.

An IDE device, such as an IDE hard disk or IDE CDROM reader, must be set correctly as the first (master) or second (slave) device on the IDE channel.

The standard IDE hard disk is set as the master device on the primary IDE connector. The CD-ROM reader in multimedia models is the master device on the secondary IDE connector.

Device Cables

The cables used for installation of optional storage devices include:

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The diskette drive and IDE cables shipped with the system each support two devices. Cable connector locations on the system board are shown in the following figure.

3-26 Installing Options

diskette drive signal cable IDE signal cables system power cables.

Diskette Drive Signal Cable

A three-connector diskette drive signal cable comes attached to the system board and to the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive.

System board cable connectors

The installation of a second diskette drive in your system does not require the replacement of the existing diskette drive signal cable. Connect an optional diskette drive to the middle connector on the standard diskette drive signal cable.

The colored edge of the cable goes to pin 1 on the cable connector. Align the red edge of the cable with pin 1 (the notched end) on the drive connector.

Installing Options 3-27

The following figure shows a three-connector diskette drive signal cable.

Diskette drive signal cable

IDE Signal Cables

Hard disk systems come with a three-connector IDE interface cable attached to the primary IDE connector. Multimedia systems come with a second IDE cable connected to the CD-ROM reader and to the secondary IDE connector.

Each IDE connector on the system board supports two IDE devices. The addition of an IDE device to an IDE connector does not require the replacement of the existing IDE signal cable.

If installing an optional IDE CD-ROM reader, connect it to the secondary IDE connector. The primary IDE port should be reserved for hard disks.

3-28 Installing Options

The following figure shows a typical three-connector IDE cable. If the IDE cable is not keyed with a connector tab, align the colored edge of the cable with the pin 1 side of the drive connector.

IDE cable connectors

Installing Options 3-29

System Power Cables

Power cables come from the power supply and are attached to the standard storage devices. System power cables vary in length and provide connector sizes to accommodate a variety of supported storage configurations. Power cable connectors are keyed to fit only in the correct position. The following figure shows the power cable connectors.

Cabling Storage Devices

All storage devices require a power and signal cable connection. Devices shipped with the system are already connected.

Procedures are provided on the following optional devices:

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IDE devices − hard disk drive or CD-ROM reader

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diskette drive − 1.2-MB drive.

3-30 Installing Options

Power cable connectors

IDE Device Cabling

The following procedure explains how to cable an IDE device.

Connect the signal cable connector to the connector on

the IDE device. Take care to prevent bending drive connector pins. Align

the cable connector as shown in the following figure. Locate an available power connector coming from the

power supply. Connect the appropriate power cable to the power

connector on the IDE device.

Connecting IDE device cables

If you are installing a CD-ROM reader, also connect the

audio cable (see the instructions that come with the reader).

Installing Options 3-31

Diskette Drive Cabling

Connect the diskette drive signal cable connector to the

signal connector on the diskette drive as shown in the following figure.

Locate an available power connector.

Connect the power cable to the power connector on the

device.

3-32 Installing Options

Connecting 1.2-MB diskette drive cables

Installing Storage Devices

The following subsections describe how to install 3 1/2-inch and 5 1/4-inch drives. The installation procedures include:

installing the 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive

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removing the side panel removing the front panel

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installing a 5 1/4-inch device

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replacing the front and side panels.

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Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive

Install the hard disk drive into the rear slot as follows.

Remove the system unit cover.

Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the

device, such as setting jumpers and switches. Remove and label any cables that interfere with

installing the device.

Installing Options 3-33

To install the internal hard disk drive, you must first

remove the power supply. Remove the power supply as follows.

Locate the power supply as shown.

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Locating the power supply

3-34 Installing Options

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Disconnect the power supply cables from the system board.

Remove the power supply screws.

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Removing the power supply

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Lift the power supply out of the system unit.

Align the holes in the hard disk drive with the holes at

the bottom of the unit.

Installing Options 3-35

Secure the device to the bottom of the system unit.

Securing the 3 1/2-inch drive

Connect the drive cables.

Replace the power supply and reattach the power

supply cables to the system board.

10.

11.

3-36 Installing Options

Replace the four screws. Replace the system unit cover. See “Replacing the

System Unit Cover.” Run the Setup program to set the new configuration.

Removing the Side Panel

Remove the side panel only if you are installing a 5 1/4-inch device in the top slot. (The second and middle slots install using rails from the front.) The side panel does not need to be removed if you are installing a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive.

If you are installing a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive (see “Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive”).

Remove the system unit cover as previously described.

Remove the side panel by removing the two screws from

the top of the panel.

Removing the side panel

Installing Options 3-37

Removing the Front Panel

Remove the front panel only if you are installing a 5 1/4-inch device. The front panel does not need to be removed if you are installing a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive.

Remove the front panel by releasing the six tabs from

the back of the front panel.

3-38 Installing Options

Removing the front panel

Identify the slot for the device being installed. Remove the blank panel from the selected slot by

pressing the panel tabs from inside the front panel and pushing the blank panel out.

Remove the slot cover from the selected slot on the

chassis.

Removing the slot cover

Install the device (see the following section “Installing

the 5 1/4-Inch Device”).

Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device

Install an accessible device into the device cage as follows.

Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the

device, such as setting jumpers and switches. If installing the device in the middle or top slots, go to

Step 4. Otherwise, continue with Step 3. Attach rails to the sides of the device.

Installing Options 3-39

Attaching device rails

From the front of the system, insert the device, connector

end first, into the device slot.

NOTE

To easily access device connectors for cabling, do not insert a 5 1/ 4-i nch devi ce al l t he way into the slot.

3-40 Installing Options

Connect the device cables. Secure the device as follows.

If installing in the top slot, align the holes in the

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device with the holes in the side of the system unit.

Secure the device to the system with the four screws,

two to a side, that come with the device.

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If installing in the middle and bottom slots, secure the device to the system from the front with the two metal slot cover screws.

Replacing the Side and Front Panels

To replace the front and side panels, follow this procedure.

Align the four front panel tabs with the holes in the front

of the system unit.

Securing the device

Evenly press the front panel into position until the tabs

lock the panel in place.

Installing Options 3-41

Aligning the front panel

Replace the side panel, and reinsert the screws to hold

the panel in place. Replace the cover. See “Replacing the System Unit

Cover.” Run the Setup program to set the new configuration.

3-42 Installing Options

ADDING EXTERNAL OPTIONS

This subsection includes installation procedures for the following external options:

parallel printer

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serial devices.

Connecting a Parallel Printer

NOTE

Before connecti ng a pri nt er to t he system , be sure the printer is set up correctly. Follow the setup instructions that come with the printer.

Connect a parallel printer to the system as follows.

Turn off power to the system and printer.

Connect the printer cable to the printer port on the rear

of the system unit.

Installing Options 3-43

Secure the cable with the screws provided.

Connect the other end to the printer.

Connecting an RS-232C Device

Connecting a printer cable

3-44 Installing Options

NOTE

Before connecting a serial device to the system, be sure the serial devi ce i s set up c orrect l y. Follow the setup instructions that come with the option.

Turn off power to the system and to the serial device. Connect one end of the serial cable to one of the two

serial ports on the rear of the computer.

Connecting an RS-232C cable

Secure the cable with the screws provided.

Connect the other end to the serial device.

Installing Options 3-45

Setting System

THE SETUP UTILITY

Parameters

This chapter provides information on the NEC utilities that ship with your system. The following topics are covered in this chapter.

Setup utility

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Flash utility Product Recovery utility (multimedia systems only)

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The Setup utility program allows you to enter system configuration information and control special features of the system.

NOTE

correct system parameters for your configuration. Unless you add optional har dware, you do not need to run Setup to oper ate your system . However , you might wish to run the Setup utility to set features that customize your system, such as security features.

Your system ships from the factory with the

Setting System Parameters 4-1

System configuration information is stored in nonvolatile memory. A nonvolatile memory device retains its data when system power is turned off. Nonvolatile memory in your system is a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip backed up by a battery on the system board. The battery supplies continuous power to CMOS memory and maintains configuration information when system power is off (see “Replacing the CMOS Battery ” in Chapter 7).

NOTE

down your current Setup parameters and store the information in a safe place. This lets you restore your system to the current parameters if you ever need to replace the battery.

When to Use Setup

The Setup utility lets you view and set system parameters. Use the Setup utility program to

NEC recommends that you print out or write

set the time and date.

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update or check system parameters when you add or remove expansion options.

change or set power management features.

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correct a hardware discrepancy when the Power-On Self-Test (POST) displays an error message and prompts you to run Setup.

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check the installation of optional memory by comparing the amount of memory installed with the amount of memory displayed by Setup.

change certain system operating parameters, such as

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boot device sequence and keyboard parameters.

4-2 Setting System Parameters

configure system connections for peripherals such as



your diskette drive, hard disks, and devices connected to the printer port and serial ports.

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customize your system with security features such as passwords, diskette drive restriction, virus check reminder and system backup reminder.

set system parameters in the event that you need to



replace the complimentary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) battery.

How to Start Setup

To start the Setup utility, follow these steps:

Turn on or reboot the system.

Press

after POST, but before the system boots up, to

start the memory test.

There is about five seconds to press

before the

system boot continues.

Setup’s Main Menu appears and looks similar to the following screen.

Setting System Parameters 4-3

Main Advanced Security Exit

System Date 03:14:1997 F1 Help System Time 08:12:20 ESC Back Enter Select Floppy Options Press Enter

Primary IDE Master IBM-DAQA-32160 Primary IDE Slave Not Installed Secondary IDE Master Not-Installed Secondary IDE Slave Not-Installed

Language English (US) F5 Setup Defaults Boot Options Press Enter F6 Previous Values F10 Save & Exit Video Mode EGA/VGA Mouse Installed

Base Memory 640 Extended Memory 15360 BIOS Version XX.XX

Previous Item

↑

Next Item

↓

Select Menu

←→

How to Use Setup

Use the keys shown on the right of the Setup menu to make your selections or exit the current menu. The following table describes the navigation keys and their alternates.

Main Menu

Key

F1 Provides help for the parameter field

Esc Exits the menu. Enter Executes Command or Selects

↓ or ↑ arrow keys

4-4 Setting System Parameters

Navigation Keys

Function

being displayed.

submenu. Moves cursor up and down.

Navigation Keys

Key Function

MAIN MENU

← or → arrow keys

F5 Loads the Default Configuration values

F6 Selects the Previous Value for the field. F10 Save and Exit

Selects next menu.

for this menu.

To display a submenu, use the arrow keys to move the

Enter

cursor to the submenu you want. Then press

The following is a list of available options when you select the Main Menu in the legend bar. Other Main Menu options are available by selecting submenus.

NOTE

See How to Start Set up for a look at a typic al

Main menu screen.

Use the arrow keys to select one of the following Main Menu options and press

Enter

to select a submenu. Items

with grayed-out text are not available. Explanations of each menu item follow.

System Date/Time

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Diskette Drive

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IDE Devices Language

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Boot Options

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Setting System Parameters 4-5

Video Mode

 

Mouse Base Memory



Extended Memory



BIOS Version



System Date/Time

Use this menu to set the current time and date. The settings remain in memory even after you turn off the system power.

To set the date, enter the current month, day, and year in mm/dd/yyyy format.

To set the time, enter the current hour, minute, and seconds in hh:mm:ss, 24-hour format. For example, type for 1:30 P.M.

Diskette Drive

This menu selects the type of diskette drive in your system. Unless you are changing your hardware, you do not need to change the diskette drive (floppy) A or B settings.

13:30:00

If you add an optional 5 1/4-inch diskette drive to your system, select “Floppy B” and change the parameter to “1.2 MB, 5.25 inch.”

IDE Devices

The hard disk drive (drive C:) is configured as “Primary IDE Master.” This field reports the presence of an identification string supported by up to four physical IDE drives (two on each PCI/IDE connector). If the cursor is placed on one of these fields and the field is selected by pressing the This submenu lets you set the drive parameters.

4-6 Setting System Parameters

Enter

key, the IDE Device Submenu appears.

Jumper settings on the IDE device must be set to the master or slave device (see the documentation that comes with the device).

IDE Device Configuration Submenu

The IDE Device Submenu lets you check or change the following hard disk drive parameters.

IDE Device Configuration

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

Number of Cylinders



Number of Heads



Number of Sectors



Maximum Capacity

IDE Translation Mode

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Multiple Sector Setting

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Fast Programmed I/O Modes

IDE Device Configuration

The system is shipped with the default as “Auto Configured” selected in this submenu. The system then automatically detects the hard disk type and sets the remaining parameters.

If your IDE hard disk does not feature auto IDE type detection or your IDE hard disk was formatted on another system with parameters different than those reported by the drive, you need to select “User Definable,” and set the “Number of Cylinders,” “Number of Heads,” “Number of Sectors,” and Maximum Capacity.”

Setting System Parameters 4-7

IDE Translation Mode

The IDE Translation Mode parameter controls the way in which the BIOS interacts with the drive in terms of drive geometry. Proper choice is dependent upon the drive’s size, capabilities, and the operating system (OS) used. The following choices are available.

Standard CHS

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−

is the translation mode that has been in use for years. Its use limits IDE capacity to a maximum of 528 MB regardless of the size of the drive used.

Logical Block

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−

mode overcomes the 528 MB maximum size limitations imposed by the Standard CHS mode. It should be used only when the drive supports logical block addressing (LBA), and the OS supports LBA, or uses the BIOS to access the disk.

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Extended CHS

−

mode also overcomes the 528 MB maximum size limitations imposed by the Standard CHS mode. It can be used with drives which are larger than 528 MB, but do not support the LBA mode.

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Auto Detected (default)

−

allows the BIOS to examine the drive and determine the optimal mode. The first choice is to use Logical Block mode if it is supported by the drive. The second choice is to use Extended CHS mode if the drive topology allows. If neither of the above two methods are possible, then Standard CHS mode is used.

4-8 Setting System Parameters

When set to Auto Detected, the BIOS will detect what the drive is capable of, not the translation mechanism which was used to format the drive.

If a drive i s run i n a mode other than the mode i n which it was partitioned and formatted, unpredictable results may occur, including data loss.

Different OS’s have different abilities regarding IDE translation modes:

CAUTION

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You will get better performance not using “Fast 32-bit IDE” if using a drive which employs Mode 3 PIO on the PCI interface, unless using a version of WDCDRV.386 which supports these advanced modes.

−

UNIX and must use the Standard CHS method. UNIX can support drives larger than 528 MB, but does so in a different manner.

OS/2 2.1 and OS/2 WARP or Standard CHS methods. Note that LBA support may require a switch setting on an OS/2 drive in order to operate in the mode.

OS/2 2.0 and Novell Netware ECHS or Standard CHS methods, but not LBA.

DOS and Windows Standard CHS methods. If the “Fast 32-bit IDE” option of Windows is used, make sure to use the Standard CHS setting only, unless a version of WDCDRV.386 is being used which supports this advanced geometry.

does not currently support either LBA or ECHS

−

can support LBA, ECHS,

−

can support either,

−

can support LBA, ECHS, or

Setting System Parameters 4-9

Language

The installed language will appear in the Setup and BIOS text strings. English (US) is the default in the U. S. and Canada.

Boot Options

When the cursor is placed in the Boot Option field, you can select it by pressing appears allowing parameters which affect the boot process to be set.

Boot Options Submenu

The Boot Options Submenu lets you check or change the following bootup parameters.

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Boot Sequence

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System Cache

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Boot Speed

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Num Lock

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Setup Prompt

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Hard Disk Pre-Delay Typematic Rate Programming

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Scan User Flash Area

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Boot Virus Detection

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. The Boot Options Submenu

Boot Sequence

The BIOS attempts to load the operating system in the sequence listed here. The defaults are as follows.

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First boot device

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Second boot device Third boot device

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Fourth boot device

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Floppy

−

CD-ROM

−

Hard Disk

Disabled

System Cache

Boot Speed

The default for the System Cache field is “Enabled.” This field controls both the primary and secondary caches. Setting the system cache to “Disabled” will hurt performance, but might be required when running software which uses software timing loops and needs to be slowed down to execute properly.

Boot speed refers to the system CPU cycles. The default boot speed is “Turbo.” “De-turbo” mode slows the CPU by disabling the system cache and adding increased refresh cycles.

NOTE

“De-turbo” does not reduce the CPU speed to

8 MHz. If “De-turbo” is selected it will automatically

Disable” the System Cache.

“

Num Lock

Setup Prompt

The Num Lock field controls whether the Num Lock key on the keyboard will be “On” or “Off” at bootup. The default is “On.”

The Setup Prompt field allows you to disable the “Press <F1> Key To Enter Setup” message displayed during POST. It does not control access, just the message. This field can be either “Enabled” or “Disabled.” The default is “Enabled.”

Setting System Parameters 4-11

Hard Disk Pre-Delay

The Hard Disk Pre-Delay field causes the BIOS to wait a specified time before accessing the first hard disk drive. Setting a pre-delay provides the system with some time to identify any additional drives before the standard hard drive initializes. The default is “Disabled.” The delay times are as follows.

3 seconds

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6 seconds

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9 seconds

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12 seconds 15 seconds

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21 seconds

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30 seconds

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Disabled (default)

Typematic Rate Programming

The parameter controls whether the default user configuration values are used for Typematic Rate Delay and Typematic Rate. The field is set as Default.

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Default Typematic Rate to 15.

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Override options allow you to customize the values.

Typematic Rate Delay The Typematic Rate Delay field controls how long it takes

for the keyboard auto-repeat function to start when a keyboard key is held down. The delay times are as follows.

250 msec (default)

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500 msec

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−

sets the Typematic Delay to 250 msec and

−

provides the following two options. These

750 msec

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1000 msec

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Typematic Rate

The Typematic Rate field controls the speed characters repeat when you hold down a keyboard key. The higher the number the faster the repeat. The delay times are as follows:

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6 char/sec (default) 8 char/sec

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10 char/sec

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12 char/sec

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15 char/sec

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20 char/sec

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24 char/sec

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30 char/sec.

Scan User Flash Area

Allows a user’s program to scan the user Flash area for user data. Can be set as “Disabled” or “Enabled.” The default is “Disabled.”

Boot Virus Detection

Enables an anti-virus program resident in the BIOS to scan for any virus in the system. The program can also repair the virus-infected area. The default is “Enabled.”

Video Mode

This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The system has a video controller, the default is “EGA/VGA.”

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Mouse

This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The system supports a PS/2 mouse. If the mouse is not installed the field will not be displayed. The default is “Installed.”

Base Memory

This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The system uses 640 KB of base memory.

Extended Memory

This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. Displays the amount of system memory above 1 MB.

BIOS Version

This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. Reports the BIOS identification string.

ADVANCED MENU

Selecting “Advanced” from the menu bar on the Main Menu displays a menu with the following options. Use the arrow keys to select an item from the Advanced menu and press

Enter

. Explanations of each topic follow.

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Processor Type

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Processor Speed

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Cache Size

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Peripheral Configuration Advanced Chipset Configuration

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Power Management Configuration

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Plug and Play Configuration Event Logging Configuration

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Setting items in this menu to incorrect values can cause your system to malfunction.

Processor Type

This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The processor is a Pentium processor that is backward compatible with 8086, 80286, Intel 386, and Intel 486 processors.

Processor Speed

This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The processor operates at the rated internal and external speeds.

Cache Size

This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only.

CAUTION

Peripheral Configuration

When the cursor is placed in the Peripheral Configuration field, you can select it by pressing Submenu appears for setting parameters that affect the IDE devices, diskette drive, serial ports, and parallel port.

Peripheral Submenu

The Peripheral Submenu lets you check or change the following peripheral parameters.

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. The Peripheral

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IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)

The Primary and Secondary IDE Interface fields enable the IDE interface connectors on the system board. These fields can be either “Auto Configured” detected or “Disabled.” The default is “Auto Configured.”

Floppy Interface

The Floppy Interface field enables the diskette drive interface connector on the system board. This field can be either “Auto Configured” detected or “Disabled.” The default is “Auto Configured.”

Serial Port (1 and 2) Address

The serial ports 1 and 2 may be “Auto Configured” detected or “Disabled.” The default is “Auto Configured.” When “Auto Configured” is selected, the first free Serial port is assigned regardless of what is selected.

The serial COM port and addresses are as follows. When an option is selected for one serial port, the selection is not available for the second port.

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Disabled

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COM1, 3F8h, IRQ4 COM2, 2F8h, IRQ3

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COM3, 3E8h, IRQ4

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COM4, 2E8h, IRQ3

Serial Port 2 IR Mode

The Serial Port 2 IR Mode field allows you to dedicate Serial Port 2 for infra-red applications. This field can be either “Enabled” or “Disabled.” The default is “Enabled.”

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Parallel Port Interface

The parallel port may be “Auto” detected or “Disabled.” The default is “Auto.” When “Auto” is selected, the first free LPT port is assigned regardless of what is selected. The parallel port address options are as follows.

Disabled

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LPT3, 3BCh, IRQ5 or IRQ7

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LPT1, 378h, IRQ5 or IRQ7 LPT2, 278h, IRQ5 or IRQ7

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Auto

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Parallel Port Type

The Parallel Port Type field options are as follows.

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Compatible − sets the parallel port to the standard AT compatibility.

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Bi-directional (default) input/output mode only.

ECP

−

sets the parallel port to the Enhanced Capabilities

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Port (ECP) mode. EPP

−

sets the parallel port to the Enhanced Parallel

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Port (EPP) mode.

Audio Interface

For multimedia systems, this option “Enables” the Vibra 16C audio subsystem. If this option is “Disabled,” then the I/O resources and addresses that are used to support the audio interface are freed. The default is “Enabled.”

Hardware Monitor Interface

This option “Enables” or “Disables” the hardware monitor subsystem. The default is “Enabled.”

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sets the parallel port to

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PCI LAN Interface

For network-ready systems, this option “Enables” or “Disables” the onboard LAN interface. The default is “Enabled.”

Advanced Chipset Configuration

When the cursor is placed in the Advanced Chipset Configuration field, you can select it by pressing The Advanced Chipset Submenu appears, allowing parameters which affect the system performance to be changed.

Advanced Chipset Submenu

The Advanced Chipset Submenu lets you check or change the following chipset parameters.

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Base Memory Size

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ISA LFB Size

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ISA LFB Base Address

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Video Palette Snoop Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)

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Banks 0, 1 and 2 SIMM Detected

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Base Memory Size

The Base Memory Size field controls the mapping of addresses between “512 KB” and “640 KB.” The two choices are described as follows.

ISA LFB Size

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512 KB

−

directs address mapping between 512 KB and

640 KB to the ISA bus. 640 KB (default)

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−

directs address mapping between 512 KB and 640 KB to the system DRAM. Unless using an ISA expansion board that requires access to this address range, this field should not be changed.

The ISA Video Linear Frame Buffer (LFB) Size provides a mechanism for creating a hole in the system memory map. Address accesses made to this hole will be directed to the ISA bus instead of main memory.

This “Disabled” setting should not be changed unless you are using an ISA board which has memory greater than 64K, needs to be accessed by the CPU, and you are not using the Plug and Play run-time utilities. The following choices are available.

Disabled (default)

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1 MB

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2 MB 4 MB

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ISA LFB Base Address

This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. If the ISA LFB field is “Disabled,” this field does not appear.

The ISA Video LFB Base Address field displays “15 MB” (the starting address of the ISA memory hole) if “1 MB” is chosen as the ISA LFB Size parameter.

Setting System Parameters 4-19

Video Palette Snoop

The Video Palette Snoop field enables card “snoop” (also called RAMDAC shadowing) write cycles to the ISA video card’s palette registers. This field can be either “Enabled” or “Disabled,” the default is “Disabled.”

This should only be set to “Enabled” if all of the following conditions occur.

An ISA card connects to a PCI Graphics card via the

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VESA connector. The ISA card connects to a color monitor.

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The card uses the RAMDAC on the PCI card.

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The palette snooping feature is broken on the PCI card.

Latency Timer (PCI Clock)

The Latency Timer (PCI CLOCK) field controls the length of time an agent on the PCI bus can hold the bus when another agent has requested the bus. Value choices range between 0 and 256, the default value is 66.

Banks 0, 1 and 2 SIMM Detected

These fields cannot be entered, it is an information field only. These fields display either “Fast Page Mode,” “EDO Mode,” or “None installed” depending upon what the BIOS detects.

Power Management Configuration

Place the cursor in the Power Management Configuration field and select it by pressing Management Submenu appears for setting parameters that affect the power saving features.

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