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USER’S GUIDE

POWERMATE®2000 SERIES

First Printing — August 1999

NEC Computer Systems Division

6000 Florin-Perkins Road

Sacramento, CA 95828-0903

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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

Hard Drive..........................................................................................1-5

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

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

Left Side Features........................................................................................1-6

Audio Connectors...............................................................................1-7

Volume Control ..................................................................................1-8

PC Card Slots......................................................................................1-8

Fan ......................................................................................................1-8

Rear Features...............................................................................................1-8

Universal Serial Bus Ports..................................................................1-9

DC Power Connector..........................................................................1-9

PS/2 Mouse Port...............................................................................1-10

PS/2 Keyboard Port ..........................................................................1-10

VGA Monitor Connector..................................................................1-10

Printer Port........................................................................................1-10

Serial Port .........................................................................................1-10

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

Bottom Features ........................................................................................1-11

Memory Sockets...............................................................................1-11

Password Clear Jumper.....................................................................1-12

Microdesktop Chassis................................................................................1-12

System Overview.......................................................................................1-12

Hardware...........................................................................................1-12

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

Security.............................................................................................1-16

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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................................................................................3-5

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

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

Security Menu...................................................................................3-18

Power Menu......................................................................................3-20

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

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

FLASH Utility...........................................................................................3-24

NEC Application and Driver CD...............................................................3-25

Launching the Application and Driver CD .......................................3-25

Installing Software............................................................................3-26

NEC INFO Center .....................................................................................3-27

Installing the NEC INFO Center.......................................................3-28

Uninstalling the NEC INFO Center ..................................................3-29

NEC OS Restore CD .................................................................................3-29

Introducing OS Restore Options .......................................................3-29

Choosing a Restore Program.............................................................3-30

Launching the NEC OS Restore CD.................................................3-30

Auto Rebuild and Restore.................................................................3-32

Custom Rebuild and Restore.............................................................3-33

Fixing the Operating System.............................................................3-36

System Board Jumper Settings..................................................................3-37

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4 Managing System Resources

System Management Tools .........................................................................4-2

LANDesk Client Manager...........................................................................4-4

PC Health Indicator ............................................................................4-5

Managing Workstations .............................................................4-5

Selecting the PC Health Meter...................................................4-6

Monitoring PC Health................................................................4-6

Inventory.............................................................................................4-7

DMI ....................................................................................................4-7

Monitoring Capabilities......................................................................4-8

Using the Chassis Intrusion Notification Feature.......................4-8

LDCM Admin Function......................................................................4-9

Cheyenne Backup......................................................................................4-10

NEC ToolTelligent Suite...........................................................................4-10

NEC ToolTelligent Utilities..............................................................4-10

ToolTelligent Utilities Installation....................................................4-11

NEC WebTelligent....................................................................................4-12

NEC WebTelligent Features.............................................................4-13

NEC WebTelligent Requirements ....................................................4-14

NEC WebTelligent Installation.........................................................4-15

NEC SNMP Agent ....................................................................................4-19

Installing the NEC SNMP Agent......................................................4-19

Configuring SNMP Agent for Windows 98 or Windows 2000........4-20

Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows NT .....................4-21

NEC Configuration Change Notification ..................................................4-22

NEC Auto Backup Utility..........................................................................4-23

5 Adding Expansion Devices

Safety Precautions.......................................................................................5-2

USB Devices ...............................................................................................5-3

PC Cards......................................................................................................5-4

Inserting a PC Card.............................................................................5-4

Removing a PC Card ..........................................................................5-6

Memory Modules........................................................................................5-6

Checking System Memory..................................................................5-7

Installing a SO-DIMM Module...........................................................5-8

Removing a SO-DIMM Module.......................................................5-10

Parallel Printer...........................................................................................5-12

External Monitor .......................................................................................5-12

Serial Devices............................................................................................5-12

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6 Solving System Problems

Solutions to Common Problems ..................................................................6-2

System Problems.................................................................................6-2

Diskette Drive Problems.....................................................................6-4

LCD Panel Problems...........................................................................6-5

Keyboard/Mouse Problems.................................................................6-5

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

Speaker Problems................................................................................6-6

How to Clean the Mouse .............................................................................6-7

How to Get Help..........................................................................................6-8

Help From Your Company..................................................................6-8

Help From Your NEC CSD Dealer.....................................................6-9

Help From NEC CSD Technical Support Center................................6-9

NEC CSD Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service...........................6-9

7 Getting Services and Support

NEC CSD Website ......................................................................................7-2

NEC CSD FTP Site .....................................................................................7-3

Email/Fax Technical Support Service .........................................................7-3

NEC CSD Bulletin Board System ...............................................................7-4

NEC CSD Technical Support Services........................................................7-6

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

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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-3

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

Video Memory................................................................................... B-4

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

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

Graphics Controller............................................................................B-4

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

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

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

Mouse ................................................................................................B-6

Diskette Drive.................................................................................... B-6

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

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

PC Card Slots..................................................................................... B-7

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

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

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

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

Power.......................................................................................................... B-8

Operating Environment.............................................................................. B-8

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,

side, 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

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

the flash utility, the NEC Application and Driver CD, the NEC INFO

Center, and the NEC OS Restore CD. The chapter also includes

information for setting system jumpers.

!Chapter 4, Managing System Resources, describes the utilities that

allow you to identify and control system and networked resources. See

this chapter for information about LANDesk™Client Manager, NEC

WebTelligent™, the NEC SNMP Agent, and the Cheyenne Backup

utility.

!Chapter 5, Adding Expansion Devices, provides installation

procedures for adding expansion devices such as memory upgrade

modules, external monitor, printer, serial device, and more.

!Chapter 6, Solving System Problems, contains troubleshooting tips for

solving simple problems and describes how to find help when you

cannot solve a problem yourself.

!Chapter 7, 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.

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 Healthy Work Environment.

!Appendix B, System Specifications, provides technical specifications

of your system and its components.

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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