Table Of Contents - NEC Versa LXi Service And Reference Manual

Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................. vii
Abbreviations.........................................................................................................................................ix
1 System Overview
Getting to Know the NEC Versa......................................................................................................... 1-2
The Front of the System...................................................................................................................... 1-3
LCD Panel..................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Base Unit....................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Operating Status LEDs.................................................................................................................. 1-4
Power Button ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Keyboard ....................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Front Features................................................................................................................................ 1-7
The Back of the System ...................................................................................................................... 1-8
The Left Side of the System................................................................................................................ 1-9
The Right Side of the System............................................................................................................ 1-10
The Bottom of the System................................................................................................................. 1-11
Internal Components ......................................................................................................................... 1-12
Hard Disk Drive .......................................................................................................................... 1-12
File Bay ....................................................................................................................................... 1-12
VersaBay III ................................................................................................................................ 1-12
CPU Board .................................................................................................................................. 1-12
Audio Board ................................................................................................................................ 1-12
Main Battery................................................................................................................................ 1-12
CMOS Battery............................................................................................................................. 1-12
Bridge Battery ............................................................................................................................. 1-12
ChipSet.............................................................................................................................................. 1-13
2 System Configuration and Setup
Power Sources for Your NEC Versa................................................................................................... 2-2
Using the AC Adapter ................................................................................................................... 2-2
Connecting the AC Adapter .......................................................................................................... 2-2
Powering the System On and Off.................................................................................................. 2-3
Using the Battery........................................................................................................................... 2-3
Determining Battery Status ........................................................................................................... 2-4
Battery Gauge LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 2-5
Low Battery Status ........................................................................................................................ 2-5
Returning the Battery to its Normal State ..................................................................................... 2-5
Extending Battery Life .................................................................................................................. 2-5
Battery Handling ........................................................................................................................... 2-6
Replacing the Battery .................................................................................................................... 2-6
Battery Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 2-9
Precautions for Recharging the Battery......................................................................................... 2-9
System Batteries............................................................................................................................ 2-9
Main Battery .................................................................................................................... 2-10
CMOS Battery ................................................................................................................. 2-10
Bridge Battery.................................................................................................................. 2-10
Optional Battery............................................................................................................... 2-10
BIOS Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 2-10
Pausing the Screen ...................................................................................................................... 2-11
BIOS Setup Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 2-11
Looking at Screens ...................................................................................................................... 2-12
Using Keys .................................................................................................................................. 2-12
Checking/Setting System Parameters.......................................................................................... 2-13
Resetting System Parameters ...................................................................................................... 2-13
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