NEC POWERMATE P2166 Manuel utilisateur
First Printing — November 1996
Copyright 1996
NEC Computer Systems Division
Packard Bell NEC, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Avenue
Boxborough, MA 01719-2298
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Contents
Using This Guide
Text Conventions......................................................xiii
Related Documents...................................................xiv
1 Introducing Your Computer
Front Features ..........................................................1-2
System Controls and Lamps.................................1-5
IR Window..........................................................1-7
Diskette Drive A..................................................1-7
CD-ROM Reader.................................................1-9
Back Features...........................................................1-11
External Connectors.............................................1-15
Power Supply Features ........................................1-17
Speakers...................................................................1-18
Microphone ..............................................................1-19
2 Getting Started
Using a Mouse..........................................................2-1
Using Online Documentation.....................................2-2
Where To Go From Here ..........................................2-4
3 Installing Options
Option Installation Procedures ..................................3-2
General Rules......................................................3-2
Safety Precautions...............................................3-3
Cover Removal and Replacement..............................3-4
Removing the Desktop Cover...............................3-5
Replacing the Desktop Cover...............................3-8
Removing the Minitower Cover............................3-9
Replacing the Minitower Cover............................3-12
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Expansion Boards.....................................................3-13
Locating Expansion Slots.....................................3-14
Installing an Expansion Board..............................3-15
Installing an Expansion Board in the Inside Slot ...3-19
Removing an Expansion Board ............................3-21
Removing an Expansion Board from
the Inside Slot...................................................3-23
System Board Options ..............................................3-24
SIMM Upgrade ........................................................3-25
Checking System Memory....................................3-26
Removing a SIMM..............................................3-28
Installing a SIMM ...............................................3-29
Video Upgrade..........................................................3-31
Overdrive Processor Upgrade....................................3-33
Removing the Processor.......................................3-33
Installing the OverDrive Processor .......................3-35
Data Storage Devices................................................3-36
Locating Device Slots..........................................3-37
Preparing the Device............................................3-39
Device Cables......................................................3-39
Diskette Drive Signal Cable ............................3-40
IDE Signal Cables ..........................................3-41
System Power Cables......................................3-43
Cabling Storage Devices......................................3-43
IDE Device Cabling........................................3-44
Diskette Drive Cabling....................................3-45
Installing Desktop Storage Devices ......................3-46
Removing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch
Drive Bracket...............................................3-46
Installing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive ...........3-47
Removing the Desktop Front Panel..................3-48
Installing the Desktop 5 1/4-Inch Device .........3-50
Replacing the Desktop Front Panel..................3-52
Replacing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive
Bracket ........................................................3-53
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Installing Minitower Storage Devices...................3-54
Installing the Minitower 3 1/2-Inch Drive........3-54
Removing the Minitower Side Panel................3-57
Removing the Minitower Front Panel ..............3-59
Installing the Minitower 5 1/4-Inch Device......3-60
Replacing the Minitower Side and
Front Panels.................................................3-62
Adding External Options...........................................3-64
Connecting a Parallel Printer................................3-64
Connecting an RS-232C Device...........................3-66
4 Setting System Parameters
The Setup Utility ......................................................4-1
When to Use Setup ..............................................4-2
How to Start Setup ..............................................4-3
How to Use Setup................................................4-4
Main Menu...............................................................4-5
System Date/Time ...............................................4-6
Diskette Drive......................................................4-6
IDE Devices ........................................................4-6
IDE Device Configuration Submenu................4-7
IDE Device Configuration...............................4-7
IDE Translation Mode....................................4-8
Language.............................................................4-10
Boot Options .......................................................4-10
Boot Options Submenu...................................4-10
Boot Sequence................................................4-10
System Cache.................................................4-11
Boot Speed.....................................................4-11
Num Lock ......................................................4-11
Setup Prompt..................................................4-11
Hard Disk Pre-Delay.......................................4-12
Typematic Rate Programming.........................4-12
Scan User Flash Area .....................................4-13
Boot Virus Detection ......................................4-13
Video Mode.........................................................4-13
Mouse .................................................................4-14
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Base Memory ......................................................4-14
Extended Memory................................................4-14
BIOS Version......................................................4-14
Advanced Menu........................................................4-14
Processor Type....................................................4-15
Processor Speed...................................................4-15
Cache Size...........................................................4-15
Peripheral Configuration......................................4-15
Peripheral Submenu........................................4-15
IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)...........4-16
Floppy Interface..............................................4-16
Serial Port (1 and 2) Address..........................4-16
Serial Port 2 IR Mode.....................................4-16
Parallel Port Interface.....................................4-17
Parallel Port Type...........................................4-17
Audio Interface...............................................4-17
Hardware Monitor Interface............................4-17
PCI LAN Interface .........................................4-18
Advanced Chipset Configuration..........................4-18
Advanced Chipset Submenu............................4-18
Base Memory Size..........................................4-19
ISA LFB Size.................................................4-19
ISA LFB Base Address...................................4-19
Video Palette Snoop........................................4-20
Latency Timer (PCI Clock).............................4-20
Banks 0, 1 and 2 SIMM Detected....................4-20
Power Management Configuration .......................4-20
Power Management Submenu .........................4-21
IDE Drive Power Down..................................4-21
Inactivity Timer (Minutes) ..............................4-22
Hot Key..........................................................4-22
Plug and Play Configuration ................................4-23
Plug and Play Submenu ..................................4-23
Boot with PnP OS...........................................4-24
ISA Shared Memory Size................................4-24
ISA Shared Memory Base Address..................4-25
Event Logging Configuration ...............................4-26
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Security Menu..........................................................4-26
Set User Password and Set
Administrative Password...................................4-28
Unattended Start..................................................4-29
Security Hot Key (Ctrl-Alt-) ................................4-29
Exit Menu ................................................................4-29
Exit Saving Changes............................................4-30
Exit Discarding Changes......................................4-30
Load Setup Defaults ............................................4-31
Discard Changes..................................................4-31
Flash Utility..............................................................4-32
LANDesk Client Manager.........................................4-33
PC Health Indicator .............................................4-33
Managing Workstations..................................4-33
PC Health Meter.............................................4-34
PC Health Description ....................................4-34
Inventory.............................................................4-35
Using DMI ..........................................................4-36
Heceta Capabilities..............................................4-36
CD Restore...............................................................4-37
Selecting CD Restore Options..............................4-37
Restore Individual Files...................................4-37
System Recovery ............................................4-38
Restoring Individual Files ....................................4-39
Selecting Files.................................................4-40
Checking Selected Files...................................4-40
Restoring the Files..........................................4-41
Recovering Your System......................................4-41
5 Setting System Board Jumpers
Changing Processor Jumper Settings.........................5-2
BIOS Recovery.........................................................5-5
Clearing CMOS........................................................5-7
Denying Access To Setup .........................................5-9
Clearing Your Password ...........................................5-10
PCI Expansion Slots.................................................5-12
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6 Using Voyetra Sound Software
Power Bar ................................................................6-2
Audio Mixer.............................................................6-3
Adjusting the Sound Using Software ....................6-4
Adjusting the Sound Using the Speakers...............6-4
CD Player.................................................................6-4
WAV Player.............................................................6-5
Recording Digital Audio Files..............................6-5
Playing Digital Audio Files..................................6-6
Editing Digital Audio Files...................................6-6
MIDI Player.............................................................6-6
7 24-Hour Information Services
NEC’s FastFacts Service ..........................................7-2
NECCSD Bulletin Board Service..............................7-4
America Online Service.............................................7-7
Compuserve Online Service ......................................7-8
E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service......................7-9
Internet.....................................................................7-10
NECCSD Technical Support Services.......................7-11
8 Solving System Problems
Problem Checklist.....................................................8-2
Solutions To Common Problems ...............................8-3
System Problems .................................................8-3
Diskette Drive Problems ......................................8-5
Monitor Problems................................................8-6
Keyboard/Mouse Problems..................................8-7
CD-ROM Problems.............................................8-7
Speaker Problems................................................8-8
Microphone Problems..........................................8-8
Replacing the CMOS Battery....................................8-9
Diagnostic Diskette...................................................8-12
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Getting Help.............................................................8-12
Getting Help From Your Company.......................8-13
Getting Help From Your NECCSD Dealer...........8-13
Getting Help From NECCSD's Technical
Support Center..................................................8-13
NECCSD Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service 8-14
A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Making Your Computer Work For You.....................A-1
Arrange Your Equipment..........................................A-3
Adjust Your Chair ....................................................A-4
Adjust Your Input Devices........................................A-6
Adjust Your Monitor ................................................A-8
Vary Your Workday.................................................A-10
Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors.....A-11
Checking Your Comfort:
How Do You Measure Up?....................................A-12
Checking Your Chair...........................................A-12
Checking Your Keyboard.....................................A-12
Checking Your Mouse .........................................A-12
Checking Your Monitor .......................................A-12
Checking You......................................................A-13
B Limited Warranty
How Long Is the Warranty?......................................B-1
Who Is Protected?.....................................................B-1
What Is Covered and What Is Not Covered?..............B-1
What We Will Pay For and What We Will
Not Pay For...........................................................B-2
How You Can Get Warranty Service.........................B-3
Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties.........B-4
How State Law Relates to the Warranty....................B-5
For Information, Telephone 1-800-632-4525.............B-5
C Reviewing System Interrupts
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Index
List of TablesQuick Reference to Information About Your
Computer .............................................................. 2-5
Navigation Keys....................................................... 4-4
Hot Key Parameters.................................................. 4-23
Security Passwords................................................... 4-27
Interrupt Level Assignments...................................... C-1
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Using This Guide
The PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series User’s Guide
provides a quick reference to information about your
computer.
The guide contains the following information:
Chapter 1, Introducing Your Computer, provides a look
at system components. See this chapter to familiarize
yourself with your system.
Chapter 2, Getting Started, gives you information about
using a mouse, using online documentation, and what
you should do after your system is up and running.
The chapter includes a quick-reference chart for finding
information about a variety of topics.
Chapter 3, Installing Options, provides installation
procedures for internal and external options.
Chapter 4, Setting System Parameters, describes the
Setup utility and explains how to use it to configure your
system.
Chapter 5, Setting System Board Jumpers, provides
information on changing jumper settings when
reconfiguring your system.
Chapter 6, Using Voyetra®Sound Software, explains
how to use Voyetra’s Multimedia Sound Software to
play music CDs, record, play and edit .WAV files, and
play MIDI files.
Chapter 7, 24-Hour Information Services, lists the
services available to you for information and help and
describes how to access the services.
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