Nec POWERMATE PROFESSIONAL 9000E user Manual

NEC Computer Systems Division,

A Division of Packard Bell NEC, Inc.

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Using This Guide

Text Conventions.............................................................................. x

Related Documents..........................................................................xi

1 Reviewing System Features

Front Features............................................................................... 1-3

System Controls and Lamps .................................................. 1-4

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

CD-ROM Drive..................................................................... 1-5

PC Card Adapt er................................................................... 1-6

Tape Backup Unit.................................................................. 1-6

Zip Drive............................................................................... 1-6

Jaz Drive ............................................................................... 1-6

Rear Features................................................................................ 1-7

External Connectors .............................................................. 1-8

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

Inside Features .............................................................................1-12

System Board .......................................................................1-13

Expansion Boards.................................................................1-14

Stand...........................................................................................1-14

Speakers......................................................................................1-16

System Features...........................................................................1-17

Hardware..............................................................................1-17

Software...............................................................................1-20

Preloaded Operating System .........................................1-20

NEC OS Restore CD.....................................................1-20

NEC Select Install CD ..................................................1-21

PC MacLAN CD ..........................................................1-22

Hummingbird Unix Connectivity Evaluation CD ..........1-22

Security................................................................................1-23

2 Setting Up the System

Site Selection................................................................................ 2-2

Installation Guidelines .................................................................. 2-3

Voltage Selection.......................................................................... 2-4

Cable Connections........................................................................ 2-5

Contents iii

Theft Protection............................................................................ 2-7

Startup.......................................................................................... 2-7

Shutdown...................................................................................... 2-9

System Care.................................................................................2-10

Protecting Your System From Damage.................................2-10

Keeping Your System in Good Condition.............................2-12

Moving or Shipping Your System.........................................2-13

More Information.........................................................................2-14

3 Configuring the System

Configuration Tools and Utilities.................................................. 3-2

BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................ 3-3

Using the BIOS Setup Utility................................................. 3-3

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings........................................ 3-5

Main Menu.................................................................... 3-5

Advanced Menu............................................................. 3-9

Security Menu...............................................................3-13

Boot Menu....................................................................3-15

Exit Menu.....................................................................3-16

FLASH Utility.............................................................................3-17

Symbios Configuration Utility .....................................................3-17

Running the Symbios Configuration Utility..........................3-18

Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations.................3-19

NEC OS Restore CD....................................................................3-22

Introducing OS Restore Options...........................................3-23

Choosing a Restore Program.................................................3-24

Auto Rebuild and Restore.............................................3-24

Custom Rebuild and Restore.........................................3-27

NEC Select Install CD .................................................................3-31

Introducing Select Install Options.........................................3-31

Choosing the Correct Installation Method.............................3-32

Installing Applications and Online Documents......................3-32

Using the Sel e c tive Restor e Program on a Remote CD ..3-3 4

Installing Drivers..................................................................3-36

Installing Drivers with the NEC Select Install CD.........3-37

Installing Drivers from a Remote CD............................3-38

System Board Jumper Settings.....................................................3-39

Moving System Board Jumpers............................................3-42

Resetting the CMOS NVRAM..............................................3-43

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Clearing and Changing the Passwords ..................................3-44

Recovering the BIOS............................................................3-44

Boot Block Write Protect......................................................3-45

Fault Resilient Booting Timer Enable Jumper .......................3-45

BMC Forced Update Mode...................................................3-47

4 Installing Options

General Rules............................................................................... 4-2

Safety Precautions......................................................................... 4-3

System Unit Covers...................................................................... 4-4

Removing the Side Covers..................................................... 4-4

Replacing the Side Covers..................................................... 4-8

Removing the Top Cover....................................................... 4-9

Replacing the Top Cover......................................................4-10

System Board Options..................................................................4-12

DIMM Upgrade....................................................................4-13

Checking System Memory............................................4-16

Removing a DIMM.......................................................4-17

Installing a DIMM........................................................4-18

Processor Upgrade................................................................4-20

Removing the Processor................................................4-21

Removing a Termination Board....................................4-23

Installing a Termination Board......................................4-25

Installing an Upgrade Processor....................................4-28

Expansion Boards........................................................................4-33

Locating Expansion Slots .....................................................4-33

Installing an Expansion Board..............................................4-35

Cabling Wake-On LAN........................................................4-37

Removing an Expansion Board.............................................4-38

Data Storage Devices...................................................................4-39

Locating Device Bays...........................................................4-40

Preparing the Device ............................................................4-41

Connecting Device Cables....................................................4-44

Diskette Drive Signal Cable..........................................4-45

IDE Signal Cables.........................................................4-47

Internal SCSI Device Cables.........................................4-48

PC Card Adapter Cable .................................................4-49

System Power Cables....................................................4-49

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Cabling Storage Devices.......................................................4-50

IDE Drive Cabling........................................................4-50

Diskette Drive Cabling..................................................4-52

PC Card Adapter Cabling..............................................4-52

Internal SCSI Device Cabling.......................................4-53

Network Board Wake-On LAN Cabling........................4-54

Installing Storage Devices....................................................4-54

Removing the Front Panel.............................................4-55

Replacing the Front Panel .............................................4-57

Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device in an Upper Bay.............4-59

Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device in the Lowest Bay...........4-61

Replacing the 3 1/2-Inch Internal Hard Drive................4-63

Removing the Drive Cage.............................................4-65

Replacing the Drive Cage..............................................4-67

5 Solving System Problems

Static Precautions.......................................................................... 5-3

Troubleshooting Checklists........................................................... 5-3

Initial System Startup............................................................ 5-3

New Application Software..................................................... 5-5

After System Has Been Running Correctly............................ 5-6

Additional Troubleshooting Procedures......................................... 5-7

Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing.......................... 5-7

Monitoring POST .................................................................. 5-8

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators ..........5-10

Confirming Loading of the Operating System.......................5-10

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions....................................5-11

Power LED Does Not Light..................................................5-12

Incorrect or No Beep Code...................................................5-12

No Characters Appear on Screen..........................................5-12

Characters are Distorted or Incorrect.....................................5-13

System Cooling Fan Does Not Rotate...................................5-14

Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light........................5-14

Hard Drive Activity LED Does Not Light.............................5-15

CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light....................5-16

Problems with Application Software.....................................5-16

Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected......................................5-17

Problems with the Network..........................................................5-17

PCI Installation Tips....................................................................5-19

vi C ont ents

BIOS User’s Information.............................................................5-19

Error and Status Messages....................................................5-19

POST Error Codes and Messages..........................................5-22

How to Clean the Mouse..............................................................5-25

Battery Replacement....................................................................5-26

How to Get Help..........................................................................5-29

Help From Your Company...................................................5-29

Help From Your NEC CSD Dealer.......................................5-29

Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center...................5-30

NEC CSD Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service..............5-31

6 Getting Services and Support

NEC CSD Website........................................................................ 6-2

NEC CSD FTP Site....................................................................... 6-3

NEC CSD FaxFlash Service.......................................................... 6-3

Email/Fax Technical Support Service............................................ 6-5

NEC CSD Bulletin Board System................................................. 6-6

NEC CSD Technical Support Services.......................................... 6-9

A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment

Making Your Computer Work for You.........................................A-2

Arrange Your Equipment.............................................................. A-4

Adjust Your Chair.........................................................................A-5

Adjust Your Input Devices............................................................A-7

Adjust Your Monitor.....................................................................A-9

Vary Your Workday....................................................................A-11

Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors.......................A-12

Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?..................A-13

Checking Your Chair...........................................................A-13

Checking Your Keyboard....................................................A-13

Checking Your Mouse......................................................... A-13

Checking Your Monitor....................................................... A-13

Checking You .....................................................................A-14

B System Specifications

System Processor..........................................................................B-2

Processor Support.................................................................. B-2

Processor Socket ...................................................................B-2

Random Access Memory (RAM)..................................................B-3

Cache Memory .............................................................................B-3

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Read Only Memory (ROM)..........................................................B-3

Calendar Clock.............................................................................B-3

Input/Output (I/O) Facilities ..........................................................B-4

Graphics Board.............................................................................B-6

Sound System...............................................................................B-7

Fax/Modem Board........................................................................B-8

Hard Drive....................................................................................B-8

CD-ROM Drive............................................................................B-9

PC Card Adapt er...........................................................................B-9

Tape Backup Unit.........................................................................B-9

Zip Drive....................................................................................B-10

Speakers.....................................................................................B-11

Dimensions.................................................................................B-12

System Unit......................................................................... B-12

Keyboard.............................................................................B-12

Power .........................................................................................B-12

Operating Environment...............................................................B-12

Compliance.................................................................................B-13

C Questions and Answers

Boot Questions .............................................................................C-2

BIOS Questions............................................................................C-4

Monitor Questions........................................................................C-6

Multimedia Questions...................................................................C-7

CD-ROM Drive Questions............................................................C-8

Mouse Questions ..........................................................................C-9

System Security Questions..........................................................C-10

Memory Questions......................................................................C-12

Modem Questions.......................................................................C-12

Miscellaneous Questions.............................................................C-13

Glossary Index

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Using This Guide

The PowerMate Professional 9000E Series User’s Guide provides a comprehensive re ference to infor mat ion about your computer.

The guide contains the following informat ion:

Chapter 1, Reviewing System Featur es, provides a look at

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the front, rear, internal, and periphera l featur es of the syste m. It also gives a summary o f the s yst em’s hardware and software, and secur ity features.

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

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Chapter 2, Setting Up the System, explains how to set up,

start up, and shut down the syste m. It also pro v ides information on installing applications, and tips on caring for the system.

Chapter 3, Configuring the System, describes how to use

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the software utilities shipped with your system, including the BIOS Setup Utility, the System Setup utility, the Symbios Configuration Utility, the NEC OS Restore CD, and the NEC Select Install CD. It also provides detailed info rmation on ju mper ing de vices in the system.

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Chapter 4, Installing Options, provides detailed

installatio n pro cedures fo r inte rnal o ptio ns.

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Chap ter 5, Solving System Problems, contains

troublesho oting tips for solving si mple p rob lems and describes how to find help when you cannot solve a problem yourself.

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Chapter 6, Getting Services and Support, describes the

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services ava ilab le to you for information and he lp, and describes how to access the services.

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.

WARNING

Prolonged or improper use of a c om puter workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of i njur y, set up and use your computer in the manner described in Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Envir onm ent.

Appendix B, System Specifications, provides a technica l

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description of your computer and its components.

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Appendix C, Qu estions and Answer s, prov ides answ ers to

questions frequently asked about the system.

Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.

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Warnings, caut ions, and notes have the following

meanings:

WARNING

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

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CAUTION

Cautions indi c ate situations that can damage the hardware or software.

Note:

about the material being described.

Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the

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

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For example, type File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example,

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Notes give important information

Ctrl, Alt

abc123

and press

AUTOEXEC.BAT.

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Front Features

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Rear Features

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Inside Features

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Stand

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Speakers

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System Features

WARNING

Prolonged or improper use of a c om puter workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of i njur y, set up and use the computer in the manner described in Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Envir onm ent.

This chapter provides a look at the front, rear, internal, and peripheral features of the system. It highlights system hardware and software, and descr ibes the security features of the system.

For more information abou t using system features, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the System.”

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Front Features

The following figure shows t he featur es on the front of the syste m. A brie f de scription follows the figu r e.

Front features

A – 5 1/4-Inch Device B – System Lamps C – Power Button D – Diskette Drive

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System Controls and Lamps

System contro ls let you se lect specific system operations. Lamps let you know the status of system operation. The following figure shows t he co nt ro ls and lamps on the fro nt of the system. Descr ipt ions fo llow the figure.

System lamps

A – Power Lamp B – Disk Lamp

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Power button Press this button to turn on the system power. Press it again to tur n off the p ower .

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Power lamp The power lamp indicates whether syst em power is on or off. It also lets you know if the system is operating in a power-saving mode.

A steady green lamp indicates that the power is on to all system components. An amber lamp indicates that the system is in Suspend mode with full-power reduction.

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Disk la mp

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A lit disk lamp indicates t hat the hard drive is act ive. The green lamp tells you that the hard drive is reading or writing data.

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

Diskette Drive A

Use diskett e drive A to copy data files to and fro m a diskett e. You can also use it as a bootable drive for loading and starting pro grams from a diskette.

To prevent damage to your disket te drive and data, do not turn off the system or remove a diskette whil e the diskette drive busy lamp is lit.

CAUTION

CD-ROM Drive

Some systems come with a 32X Max variable CD-ROM drive. Use the CD-ROM drive to load and start prog r ams from a compact disc (CD). Yo u can also use the CD-ROM drive to play your audio CDs.

Note:

CD-ROM drive with a bootable CD. To enable the system to boot from the CD-RO M drive, see “Boot Menu” in Chapter 3.

You can boot your system from the

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The CD-ROM drive operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music. This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video.

PC Card Adapter

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

Tape Backup Unit

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

Zip Drive

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

Jaz Drive

Some model s com e with an Iomega® SCSI Jaz® drive. The Jaz drive is a high-capacity, high-per formance storage device that writes data on and reads data fro m Jaz cartr idges. S t or e up to 1 GB of data on a 3 1/2-inch Jaz cartridge.

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Rear Features

On the back of your workstation, find external connecto r s, power supply features, and expansion board slots.

The following figure shows these features.

Rear features

A – Mouse Port B – Keyboard Port C – COM1 Port D – Printer Port E – COM2 Port F – VGA Monitor Connector G – Security Slot H – Lock ing T ab I – USB Po r ts J – Audio Connectors

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External Connectors

External connecto r s let you att ach peripheral devices, such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer to your system. Your system has the fo llow ing exter na l co nnect ors:

Mouse port

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

Keyboard port

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Attach the keyboard that comes with your wor kstat ion to the keyboar d port.

The keyboard port supports a PS/2®-compatible (personal system/2-compatible) 101-key or 104-key keyboard (in the U.S. and Canada) or a 102-key keyboard (in the Unit ed Kingdom and Germany) with a 6-pin mini DIN connector.

VGA monitor connector

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The system comes with a graphics board in an expansion slot. The graphics board provides an external VGA mon itor connect or. ( There might a lso be a VGA monitor co nnector on the I /O panel. It is not functional.)

The graphics boards available through NEC CSD support VGA- and SVGA-compatible monitors with a 15-pin connector. Attach the signal cable fro m your monitor to the VGA connector on the graphics board.

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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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Serial ports (COM1 and COM2)

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

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Audio connectors

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Find the following connecto rs on the sound board:

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Microphone in jack Connect a microphone for r ecor ding audio information in your data system files.

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Line in jac k Connect a stereo audio device such as a st er eo amplifier or a cassette for playback or recording.

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Line out jack The line out jack allows you to connect an amplified output device, such as powered speaker s, a stereo tape recorder, or an external amplifier for audio output. If you ordered speakers, use t his jack to connect t hem.

Audio connectors

– Line In Jack B – Microphone In Jack C – Line O ut Ja ck

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 MIDI/game port connector

Connect a digital musica l instr ument to create your own musical instrument digital interface ( MID I ) files. You can also connect a joystick for playing games.

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Unive rsal S erial Bus port s The Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports allow you to add new plug and play serial devices without opening up the system. You simply plug the devices into the ports. The USB determines syst em resources for each per iphera l and assigns them without user intervention. Up to 127 devices can be daisy chained to the USB ports.

Fax/modem ports

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Some systems come with a 56-kilobits per second (Kbps) fax/modem b oar d. Th e fax/modem bo ar d allow s the connection of a phone line to the workstation for fax and data communications functions. Dual fax/modem ports let you use a telephone line for the fax/modem and your telephone.

The fax/modem board is V.90- and x2™-compatible. A V.90 product is capable of 56 Kbps (54 Kbps in the U.S.). An x2 product is capable of 56 Kbps (52 Kbps in the U.S.). However, the download speeds you experience may go lower due to varying line conditions. Uploads from end user to service provider tr ave l at speeds up to 28.8 Kpbs. An x2-compatible analog phone line and an x2-capable service provider are required for high-speed downloads. Go to http:\\www.3com.com on the Internet for details.

LAN connector

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

You can also order a network board fro m NEC CSD and install it in a n e xpan sio n slot.

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Security slot

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You can use a Kensington® Security Standard connector or other locking device in the security slot on the back of the chassis. Secure its cable to an immovable object to protect your system fr om theft.

Locking tab

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A locking tab on the rear edge of the system allows you to padlock the cover to prevent unauthorized cover removal.

Power Supply Features

The 260-watt power supply is switch selectable for 115 or 230 VAC at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. It is designed to comply with existing emissio ns st andards and provides sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration. Note the following power supply features:

Pow er supply fan

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The power supply fan cools system components and prevents them from overheat ing. Keep the area near t he fan clear for proper ve ntila tion.

Voltage selector switch

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

CAUTION

Set the switch corr ectly for the voltage in your area. Most wall outl ets in the United States and Canada are 115 volts. O utlets in Europe, Australia, and Asi a ( ex c ept T aiwan) are 230 volts. Taiwan uses 115-volt outlets.

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Power socket

Connect your power cable to this socket .

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Inside Features

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

Inside the system

A – Power Supply B – Accessible Device Cage C – Drive Cage D – Expansion Slot s E – System Bo ard F – Sound Boar d

The system has the following internal features:

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system board with two processor connectors, memory sockets, s ignal connect o r s, and power connectors

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graphics board

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sound board

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four accessible device bays (three 5 1/4-inch bays and one

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diskette dr ive bay) four 1-inch or three 1.6-inch internal device bays

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power supply.

System Board

System memory, one or two processors, and the system battery reside on the system board.

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

The system board also co mes w ith a dual-channel SCSI subsystem. The system supports up to four internal SCSI devices within the drive cage, and/or three devices in the 5 1/4-inch accessible device bays. The SCSI subsyst em is RAID compat ible.

Find the following internal connector s o n the system board:

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primary and secondary IDE co nnectors

diskette dr ive connector

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expansion board connectors

front panel connecto r s for syste m power, the system power

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lamp, and the disk ac tivity lamp additional connectors including the mode m in connector,

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the chassis intrusion connecto r (hardware monitor ) , speaker connector, and system fan connector

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power connector.

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External connectors include:

two serial connectors

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a parallel connector

two USB ports

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keyboard and mouse ports

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a LAN connector.

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For information on t hese co nnect or s, refer to “External Connectors” ear lier in this chapt er .

Expansion Boards

The system board supports five expansion boards with the following connector s:

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three PCI connecto r s

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one shared PCI/ISA connector

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one ISA connector.

Stand

The system unit sits on a foot ed, non-r emovable st and to prevent it from being tipped over. This is a safety feature to prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Keep the feet of the stand turned out, or perpend icular to the system unit.

WARNING

Keep the feet perpendic ular to the length of the system unit. The feet are desi gned to keep the unit from being tipped ov er .

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Locating the feet under the system unit

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Speakers

Some systems come with a pair of high-quality, 9-watt stereo speakers that you can arrange to suit your work environment.

A – Left Speaker B – Righ t Spea ker C – Power Lamp D – Volume Control E – Treble Control

Speakers

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

The speaker set features a power button, a power lamp, and volume a nd treble control knob s.

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Adjust the speaker volume by using the volume control on the front of the right speaker or by using the Windows sound software. To bring up a volume control, double click the speaker icon on the taskbar (next to the syst em clock). Also use the sound software to balance the so und betwee n t he left and right speakers.

System Features

Your workstat ion hardware and software de liver the performance and technologies yo u need for all yo ur challenging tasks today and into the future.

Hardware

The NEC PowerMate Professional 9000E Series workstation includes the following hardware features:

PC97 Compliance

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All the hardware in t he syste m has been certified by Microsoft® to be PC97 compliant.

Latest in Pro cessor Techno logy

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The system comes with o ne or two Intel Pent ium® II processo r s. T he Pent ium II is a fast, powerful processor that lends itself to heavy-duty computational, graphical, and networking tasks.

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Workstation- class Grap hics

All systems come with a high-end graphics board that provides the work station-c la ss performance required for leading CAD, 3-D animation, and graphics software.

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