NEC POWERMATE VE ETC Manual de usuario

First Printing — April 1997

NEC Computer Systems Division

Packard Bell NEC, Inc.

1414 Massachusetts Avenue

Boxborough, MA 01719

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Contents iii

Contents

Using This Guide

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

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

1 Introducing Your Computer

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

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

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 .............................................................. 1-13

2 Getting Started

Using a Mouse.......................................................... 2-1

About Your Online Documentation ........................... 2-2

Where to Go from Here............................................. 2-4

3 Installing Options

Option Installation Procedures .................................. 3-2

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

Removing the System Unit Cover......................... 3-5

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

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

Locating Expansion Slots..................................... 3-8

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

Installing an Expansion Board in the Inside Slot ... 3-12

Removing an Expansion Board ............................ 3-14

Removing an Expansion Board from Inside Slot... 3-15

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SIMM Upgrade ........................................................ 3-17

Checking System Memory.................................... 3-18

Removing a SIMM.............................................. 3-20

Installing a SIMM ............................................... 3-21

Video Upgrade.......................................................... 3-22

Processor Upgrade.................................................... 3-24

Removing the Processor....................................... 3-24

Installing the Processor........................................ 3-25

Data Storage Devices................................................ 3-26

Locating Device Slots.......................................... 3-26

Preparing the Device............................................ 3-27

Device Cables...................................................... 3-28

Diskette Drive Signal Cable ............................ 3-29

IDE Signal Cables .......................................... 3-30

System Power Cables...................................... 3-31

Cabling Storage Devices...................................... 3-31

Cabling an IDE Device ................................... 3-32

Cabling a Diskette Drive................................. 3-33

Installing Storage Devices.................................... 3-34

Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket........... 3-34

3 1/2-Inch Drive Installation ........................... 3-36

Removing the Front Panel............................... 3-37

Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device....................... 3-38

Replacing the Front Panel ............................... 3-41

Replacing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket........... 3-42

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 ...................................................... 4-2

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

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

The Menu Bar ..................................................... 4-5

The Legend Bar................................................... 4-6

Selecting a Menu Item..................................... 4-7

Displaying a Submenu.................................... 4-7

Getting Help................................................... 4-7

Main Menu Options.................................................. 4-7

IDE Adapters....................................................... 4-9

Memory Cache .................................................... 4-11

Memory Shadow.................................................. 4-12

Boot Options ....................................................... 4-12

NumLock ............................................................ 4-13

The Advanced Menu................................................. 4-14

Integrated Peripherals Menu................................. 4-15

The Security Menu ................................................... 4-17

The Power Menu ...................................................... 4-20

The Boot Menu......................................................... 4-22

The Exit Menu.......................................................... 4-22

Save Changes & Exit........................................... 4-22

Discard Changes & Exit ...................................... 4-23

Get Default Values .............................................. 4-23

Load Previous Values.......................................... 4-24

Save Changes ...................................................... 4-24

Restoring System Software ....................................... 4-24

System Restore Options....................................... 4-25

Restore Individual Files........................................ 4-26

Selecting Files................................................. 4-27

Checking Selected Files................................... 4-27

Restoring the Files............................................... 4-28

System Recovery ................................................. 4-29

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5 Setting System Board Jumpers

Changing Processor Jumper Settings......................... 5-2

Clearing Your Password ........................................... 5-5

6 Using Voyetra Sound Software

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

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

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

Adjusting the Sound with 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

7 If You Have a Problem

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

Solutions to Common Problems................................. 7-3

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

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

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

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

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

Speaker Problems................................................ 7-8

Microphone Problems.......................................... 7-8

Replacing the CMOS Battery.................................... 7-9

Diagnostic Diskette................................................... 7-12

Getting Technical Help ............................................. 7-12

Contents vii

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-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 Reviewing System Interrupts

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

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

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List of TablesQuick Reference to Information About Your Computer 2-5

Setup Key Functions................................................. 4-6

Main Menu Parameters............................................. 4-8

IDE Hard Disk Parameters........................................ 4-11

Memory Cache Parameters ....................................... 4-12

Boot Option Parameters............................................ 4-13

Keyboard Features Parameters.................................. 4-14

Advanced Menu Parameters...................................... 4-15

Integrated Peripherals Parameters ............................. 4-16

System Security Options........................................... 4-19

Power Management Parameters................................. 4-21

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

Index

Using This Guide ix

Using This Guide

The PowerMate Ve 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

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 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 audio files, and play

and edit MIDI files.



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.

x Using This Guide

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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, Reviewing System Interrupts, provides the

interrupt settings used by the system.



Appendix C, Limited Warranty, includes warranty

information about your PowerMate®Ve ETC Series

Desktop Computer.

WARNING

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.

TEXT CONVENTIONS

This guide uses the following text conventions.



Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following

meanings:

WARNING

Warnings alert you to situations that could result in

serious personal injury or loss of life.

Using This Guide xi

CAUTION

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 return and press Enter.



File names are printed in uppercase letters.

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