NEC IMAGE P100E - SERVICE Bedienungsanleitung

First Printing — January 1995

NEC Technologies, Inc. NEC Corporation

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Contents iii

Contents

Using this Guide.................................................................. xi

1 Features of Your System

System Configurations ............................................. 1-2

Key Features............................................................ 1-3

Processor Subsystem........................................... 1-4

System Memory .................................................. 1-5

PCI Local Bus..................................................... 1-5

EISA Bus............................................................ 1-6

Integrated Fast SCSI-2........................................ 1-7

IDE Interface Controller...................................... 1-7

System I/O Controller.......................................... 1-8

Video Features .................................................... 1-8

Flash ROM......................................................... 1-9

IDE Quad-Speed CD-ROM Reader..................... 1-9

Asset Management and System Security.............. 1-10

Product Information ................................................. 1-10

NEC FastFacts.................................................... 1-10

2 Using Your System

System Hardware Features....................................... 2-2

Front Panel Controls ........................................... 2-2

Power Button................................................. 2-2

Lamps............................................................ 2-2

Reset Button .................................................. 2-3

Front Panel Storage Devices................................ 2-3

Diskette Drive................................................ 2-4

IDE Quad-Speed CD-ROM Reader................ 2-4

iv Contents

Accessible Device Slots.................................. 2-6

Internal Storage Device ....................................... 2-6

Rear Panel .......................................................... 2-6

Mouse Port .................................................... 2-6

Keyboard Port................................................ 2-7

Serial Ports .................................................... 2-7

VGA Monitor Connector................................ 2-7

SCSI-2 Port ................................................... 2-7

Printer Port .................................................... 2-7

Expansion Slot Covers ................................... 2-7

Cooling Fans.................................................. 2-9

Voltage Selector Switch.................................. 2-9

System Power Socket ..................................... 2-10

Keyboard............................................................ 2-10

Mouse................................................................. 2-12

System Operation..................................................... 2-12

Powering On ....................................................... 2-13

Diskette Loading ................................................. 2-15

CD Disc Loading ................................................ 2-16

System Reset....................................................... 2-17

Manual Reset................................................. 2-17

Automatic Reset............................................. 2-19

Backup ............................................................... 2-19

Powering Off....................................................... 2-19

3 Setting System Parameters

How to Start Setup................................................... 3-3

How to Use Setup .................................................... 3-4

The Menu Bar..................................................... 3-4

The Legend Bar................................................... 3-5

Selecting a Menu Item.................................... 3-6

Displaying a Submenu.................................... 3-7

The Item Specific Help Window.......................... 3-7

The General Help Window .................................. 3-7

Contents v

The Main Menu ....................................................... 3-7

IDE Adapters...................................................... 3-9

Memory Cache.................................................... 3-12

Memory Shadow................................................. 3-12

Boot Sequence..................................................... 3-13

Numlock ............................................................. 3-14

The Advanced Menu ................................................ 3-15

Integrated Peripherals Submenu........................... 3-16

Monitor Types ............................................... 3-18

Advanced Chipset Control................................... 3-19

Plug and Play O/S Parameters............................. 3-21

PCI Devices Parameters...................................... 3-22

Large Disk Access Parameters............................. 3-23

The Security Menu................................................... 3-23

Edit Supervisor Information Parameters............... 3-25

Edit User Information Parameters........................ 3-27

The Exit Menu......................................................... 3-29

Save Changes & Exit .......................................... 3-29

Discard Changes & Exit...................................... 3-30

Get Default Values.............................................. 3-30

Load Previous Values.......................................... 3-31

Save Changes...................................................... 3-31

4 Using ECU and SCSI Utilities

The EISA Configuration Utility (ECU)..................... 4-6

When to Use the ECU ......................................... 4-7

How to Load the ECU......................................... 4-8

How to Use the ECU........................................... 4-9

Configure Computer or Peripheral Devices ..... 4-10

Set Date or Time............................................ 4-20

Maintain System Configuration Diskette......... 4-21

Exit................................................................ 4-22

PCI Devices and Plug and Play ISA Boards.... 4-22

ISA Boards without CFG Files....................... 4-23

vi Contents

The SCSI Select Utility ............................................ 4-31

Configure/View Host Adapter Settings ................ 4-32

SCSI Disk Utilities.............................................. 4-34

5 Using NEC Utilities and Drivers

Mouse Driver........................................................... 5-1

Changing Mouse Parameters ............................... 5-2

Command Line Options.................................. 5-2

Video Drivers........................................................... 5-4

BIOS Update Utility................................................. 5-6

Using the Update Utility ...................................... 5-6

6 Maintaining Your Computer

System Care............................................................. 6-1

Protective Measures ............................................ 6-1

Routine Care....................................................... 6-3

Mouse Care.............................................................. 6-4

CD Care .................................................................. 6-6

Moving Guidelines ................................................... 6-7

7 Adding Options

Optional Hardware................................................... 7-1

Safety Precautions.................................................... 7-3

Removing and Replacing the System Unit Cover....... 7-4

Expansion Boards .................................................... 7-7

Precautions ......................................................... 7-8

Slot Locations..................................................... 7-9

Board Installation................................................ 7-10

Board Removal ................................................... 7-13

SIMM Upgrade Kits................................................. 7-14

Cautions.............................................................. 7-14

SIMM Installation............................................... 7-15

Removing the SIMM Memory Board.............. 7-15

Checking the Memory..................................... 7-16

Contents vii

Installing SIMMs ........................................... 7-18

Replacing the Memory Board ......................... 7-22

Dual-Processor Upgrade........................................... 7-23

Data Storage Devices............................................... 7-28

Storage Device Support....................................... 7-28

Device Slots........................................................ 7-29

Device Preparation.............................................. 7-30

SCSI Device Termination............................... 7-31

Termination Power......................................... 7-32

Motor Start at Power-On................................ 7-32

SCSI IDs ....................................................... 7-32

Cables...................................................................... 7-33

System Power Cables.......................................... 7-35

Diskette Drive Signal Cable................................. 7-36

Internal SCSI Cable ............................................ 7-37

PCI/IDE Cables .................................................. 7-38

Storage Device Installation.................................. 7-39

Installing an Accessible Storage Device .......... 7-39

Installing an Internal Storage Device............... 7-48

External Peripherals................................................. 7-52

Parallel Printer.................................................... 7-52

RS-232C Device ................................................. 7-54

Connecting External SCSI Devices...................... 7-55

8 Setting System Board Switches

Changing Switch Settings......................................... 8-3

Clearing CMOS....................................................... 8-4

9 Solving Problems

Problem Checklist .................................................... 9-1

Emergency Eject....................................................... 9-5

If You Need Assistance ............................................ 9-6

Getting Help from Your Company....................... 9-6

Getting Help from Your Dealer............................ 9-6

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Getting Help from NEC....................................... 9-6

NEC’s Bulletin Board Service ........................ 9-7

E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service ........... 9-9

America Online Service.................................. 9-9

A Setting Up a Healthy Working Environment

Making Your Computer Work for You..................... A-1

Arranging Equipment .......................................... A-2

Adjusting Your Chair.......................................... A-3

Positioning Your Monitor......................................... A-3

Adjusting the Keyboard and Mouse ..................... A-4

Modifying Your Workday ................................... A-6

Physical and Psycho-Social Factors.......................... A-6

B Specifications

C Quad-Speed CD-ROM Reader Configuration

D Memory Upgrade Path

Glossary

Index

List of Tables

Startup Functions..................................................... 3-6

Main Menu Parameters ............................................ 3-8

IDE Hard Disk Adapter Parameters.......................... 3-11

Memory Cache Parameters....................................... 3-12

Memory Shadow Parameters .................................... 3-13

Boot Parameters....................................................... 3-13

Numlock and Keyboard Parameters.......................... 3-14

Advanced Menu Parameters ..................................... 3-16

Contents ix

Integrated Peripherals Parameters............................. 3-17

Monitor Types ......................................................... 3-19

Advanced Chipset Control Parameters...................... 3-20

PCI Device Parameters............................................. 3-22

Large Disk Parameters............................................. 3-23

Security Menu.......................................................... 3-24

Edit Supervisor Information Parameters.................... 3-26

Edit User Information Parameters............................. 3-27

Quick Reference to Configuring Expansion Devices.. 4-2

EISA Configuration Utility Parameters..................... 4-16

SCSI Device Configuration Options ......................... 4-33

Advanced Configuration Options.............................. 4-34

Troubleshooting ....................................................... 9-2

Using this Guide xi

Using this Guide

The NEC Image® P90E/P100E Series User's Guide is a

comprehensive source of information about your Image

system. Before using this guide, set-up your system in

accordance with the instructions in the NEC Image

P90E/P100E Quick Setup sheet.

To get the most out of your system, read Chapters 1, 2, 3,

and 4 in this guide. See:

■Chapter 1, Features of Your System, for an overview of

your system’s configuration and capabilities.

■Chapter 2, Using Your System, to familiarize yourself

with system components and system operation.

■Chapter 3, Setting System Parameters, to check or

change system setup parameters.

■Chapter 4, Using ECU and SCSI Utilities, to use

configuration utilities for configuring expansion options.

See Chapter 5 for information on mouse parameters, video

drivers, and BIOS update procedures.

For information on maintaining your computer, see

Chapter 6.

Chapter 7 includes information about adding expansion

options to your system.

See Chapter 8 to identify the system configuration switches

and how to change the switch settings.

Chapter 9 provides a checklist of conditions to determine

and solve a problem that might occur with your system.

xii Using this Guide

See Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment,

for guidelines to help you use your computer productively

and safely. This appendix provides tips to prevent personal

injuries commonly associated with using computers.

System specifications are included in Appendix B.

Appendix C provides information on the CD-ROM reader

installed in your system. Appendix D lists the optional

memory upgrade path for your system.

Use this guide with the software documentation that comes

with your system.

TEXT CONVENTIONS

This guide uses the following text conventions.

■Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following

format:

WARNING: Warnings alert you to situations that

could result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Cautions indicate situations that can

damage the hardware or software.

NOTE: Notes give particularly important

information about the material being described.

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