NEC POWERMATE 2000 - 05-2001 Bedienungsanleitung

First Printing — May 2001

NEC Computers Inc.

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Sacramento, CA 95828

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Contents iii

Contents

Using This Guide

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

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

1 Reviewing System Features

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

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

LCD Panel...................................................................................... 1-5

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

CD-ROM Drive.............................................................................. 1-6

Optional Combo Drive.................................................................... 1-6

Speakers......................................................................................... 1-6

Right Side Features................................................................................. 1-7

Volume Control.............................................................................. 1-7

Audio Connectors........................................................................... 1-8

Universal Serial Bus Ports............................................................... 1-8

Hard Drive...................................................................................... 1-8

Anti-theft Bracket........................................................................... 1-8

Left Side Features................................................................................... 1-9

PC Card Slots................................................................................. 1-9

System Unit Fans.......................................................................... 1-10

Rear Features........................................................................................ 1-10

PS/2 Mouse Port........................................................................... 1-11

Kensington Lock Slot ................................................................... 1-11

PS/2 Keyboard Port ...................................................................... 1-11

Printer Port................................................................................... 1-11

Serial Port..................................................................................... 1-11

LAN Connector............................................................................ 1-11

Optional Modem Connector.......................................................... 1-12

VGA Connector............................................................................ 1-12

DC Power Connector.................................................................... 1-12

Bottom Features.................................................................................... 1-13

Memory Sockets........................................................................... 1-13

Password Clear Jumper................................................................. 1-14

Microdesktop Chassis........................................................................... 1-14

System Overview.................................................................................. 1-15

Hardware...................................................................................... 1-15

iv Contents

Software........................................................................................1-16

Preloaded Software................................................................1-16

NEC Product Recovery CD ...................................................1-16

PowerMate Application and Driver CD..................................1-16

Security.........................................................................................1-17

2 Setting Up the System

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

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

Shutdown ................................................................................................2-3

Power-Saving Operation..........................................................................2-4

System Care ............................................................................................2-5

Protecting Your System From Damage ............................................2-5

Keeping Your System in Good Condition ........................................2-6

Moving or Shipping Your System....................................................2-7

More Information ....................................................................................2-8

3 Configuring the System

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

BIOS Setup Utility...................................................................................3-4

How to Start Setup...........................................................................3-4

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

Main Menu......................................................................................3-6

Advanced Menu ............................................................................3-12

Security Menu...............................................................................3-17

Power Menu..................................................................................3-21

Boot Menu ....................................................................................3-22

Exit Menu .....................................................................................3-24

Hard Drive Security...............................................................................3-25

Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords........................................3-25

Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords............................................3-26

Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection ..................................3-26

Moving the Hard Drive..................................................................3-27

FLASH Utility.......................................................................................3-28

NEC Customize Utility..........................................................................3-28

PowerMate Application and Driver CD..................................................3-29

NEC INFO Center .................................................................................3-30

NEC Product Recovery CD....................................................................3-31

Performing Full Disk Restore.........................................................3-32

Performing Partition Only Restore.................................................3-34

System Board Jumper Settings...............................................................3-36

Contents v

Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility........................................ 3-37

System Requirements.................................................................... 3-37

Installation.................................................................................... 3-38

Processor Serial Number............................................................... 3-38

Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................... 3-38

Technical Support......................................................................... 3-40

4 Adding Expansion Devices

Safety Precautions................................................................................... 4-2

USB Devices .......................................................................................... 4-3

PC Cards ................................................................................................ 4-4

Inserting a PC Card......................................................................... 4-4

Removing a PC Card ...................................................................... 4-6

Memory Modules.................................................................................... 4-7

Checking System Memory.............................................................. 4-8

Installing a SO-DIMM Module....................................................... 4-8

Removing a SO-DIMM Module.................................................... 4-11

Hard Drive............................................................................................ 4-12

Removing a Hard Drive................................................................ 4-12

Installing a Hard Drive.................................................................. 4-14

Parallel Printer...................................................................................... 4-15

External Monitor................................................................................... 4-15

Serial Devices....................................................................................... 4-15

5 Solving System Problems

Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 5-2

System Problems ............................................................................ 5-2

Diskette Drive Problems................................................................. 5-4

LCD Panel Problems....................................................................... 5-5

Keyboard/Mouse Problems............................................................. 5-5

CD-ROM Drive Problems............................................................... 5-6

Speaker Problems........................................................................... 5-7

How to Clean the Mouse......................................................................... 5-7

6 Getting Services and Support

NEC Computers Web Site....................................................................... 6-2

NEC Computers FTP Site ....................................................................... 6-3

Email/Fax Technical Support Service...................................................... 6-3

NEC Computers Technical Support Services........................................... 6-4

vi Contents

A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment

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

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-11

Checking Your Chair....................................................................A-11

Checking Your Keyboard .............................................................A-12

Checking Your Mouse..................................................................A-12

Checking Your Monitor................................................................A-12

Checking You...............................................................................A-12

B System Specifications

System Board .........................................................................................B-2

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

Random Access Memory (RAM)....................................................B-2

Cache Memory...............................................................................B-2

Read Only Memory (ROM) ............................................................B-2

Calendar Clock...............................................................................B-2

Input/Output (I/O) Features.............................................................B-3

Video Memory...............................................................................B-3

Sound Controller ............................................................................B-4

Network Board...............................................................................B-4

Modem Board ................................................................................B-4

Graphics Controller ........................................................................B-5

System Peripherals..................................................................................B-5

LCD Panel......................................................................................B-5

External Monitor ............................................................................B-6

Keyboard........................................................................................B-6

Mouse ............................................................................................B-7

Diskette Drive ................................................................................B-7

Hard Drive .....................................................................................B-7

CD-ROM Drive..............................................................................B-7

Combo Drive..................................................................................B-8

PC Card Slots.................................................................................B-8

Speakers.........................................................................................B-8

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Dimensions.............................................................................................B-8

System............................................................................................B-8

Keyboard........................................................................................B-8

Power .....................................................................................................B-9

Operating Environment...........................................................................B-9

Compliance.............................................................................................B-9

Index

Regulatory Statements

Using This Guide ix

Using This Guide

The PowerMate®2000 Series User’s Guide provides a comprehensive

reference to information about your system.

The guide contains the following information:



Chapter 1, Reviewing System Features, provides a look at the front,

sides, rear, and bottom features of the system. It also gives a summary

of the system’s hardware, software, and security features.



Chapter 2, Setting Up the System, briefly describes how to set up, start

up, and shut down the system. The chapter also provides information

on installing applications and tips on caring for the system.



Chapter 3, Configuring the System, describes how to use the software

shipped with your system, including the BIOS Setup Utility, FLASH

Utility, NEC®Customize Utility, PowerMate®Application and Driver

CD, NEC INFO Center, NEC Product Recovery CD, and Intel®

Pentium®III Serial Number Control Utility. The chapter also includes

information for setting the password jumper.



Chapter 4, Adding Expansion Devices, provides installation

procedures for adding expansion devices such as USB devices, PC

cards, memory upgrade modules, hard drive, external monitor, and

printer.



Chapter 5, Solving System Problems, contains troubleshooting tips for

solving simple problems and describes how to find help when you

cannot solve a problem yourself.



Chapter 6, Getting Services and Support, describes the services

available to you for information and help, and describes how to access

the services.



Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment, contains

guidelines to help you use your computer productively and safely.

This appendix also instructs you on how to set up and use your

computer to reduce your risk of developing nerve, muscle, or tendon

disorders.



Appendix B, System Specifications, provides a technical description

of your system and its components.

x Using This Guide

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 HealthyWork Environment.

Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.



Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:

Warnings alert you to situations that could result

in serious personal injury or loss of life.

Cautions indicate situations that can damage the

hardware or software.

Note Notes give important information about the material being

described.



Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard,

for example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.



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

example, type abc123 and press Enter.



File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example,

AUTOEXEC.BAT.

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