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  • Page 1 The Space-Saving Office PC ES S OWER ® ERIES U S E R ’ S G U I D E...
  • Page 2 NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. PowerMate and MultiSync are registered trademarks and VistaScan is a trademark of NEC Corporation or one of its subsidiaries. All are used under license by NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Optional Speakers ................. 1-12 System Overview.................. 1-12 Hardware..................1-12 Software ..................1-13 Preloaded Software............... 1-13 NEC OS Restore CD ............1-14 NEC Application and Driver CD........... 1-15 Security ..................1-15 2 Setting Up the System Slimtower Setup ..................2-2 Cable Connections .................. 2-3 Startup....................
  • Page 4 Advanced Menu ................3-10 Security Menu ................3-19 Exit Menu ..................3-20 FLASH Utility..................3-20 NEC INFO Center .................3-21 NEC Application and Driver CD............3-23 NEC OS Restore CD................3-24 System Board Jumper Settings ...............3-25 Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility.........3-29 System Requirements ..............3-29 Installation ..................3-29 Processor Serial Number..............3-30...
  • Page 5 Expansion Boards ................. 4-15 Installing an Expansion Board............4-16 Removing an Expansion Board ............. 4-18 Data Storage Devices ................4-18 Connecting Device Cables ............4-19 Replacing the 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device ........4-19 Removing the 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device......4-19 Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device ......
  • Page 6 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 ................

  • Page 7: Using This Guide

    T Chapter 3, Configuring the System, describes how to use the software utilities shipped with your system, including the BIOS Setup Utility, FLASH Utility, NEC INFO Center, NEC Application and Driver CD, NEC OS Restore CD, and Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility.

  • Page 8: Text Conventions

    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.

  • Page 9: Related Documents

    Release Notes is the result of extensive product testing. Your system also comes with the NEC INFO Center online documentation on your hard drive. The NEC INFO Center is an online guide to your PowerMate system. It provides information about the system through the following online modules: Tour, User’s Guide,...

  • Page 10: Reviewing System Features

    Reviewing System Features Front Features Rear Features Interior Features Chassis Optional Speakers System Overview...

  • Page 11: Front Features

    Front Features Your PowerMate ES SlimLine Series system can be used as a slimtower or as a desktop system. The following figures show the features on the front of the system for both configurations. Brief descriptions follow the figures.
  • Page 12 PowerMate ES SlimLine Series slimtower front features A – CD-ROM Tray Open/Close Button H – Power/Sleep Button B – CD-ROM Drive I – Hard Drive Activity Lamp C – CD-ROM Drive Activity Lamp J – Volume Control D – Diskette Drive Disk Eject Button K –...

  • Page 13: System Controls And Lamps

    PowerMate ES SlimLine Series desktop front features A – Diskette Drive H – Microphone Jack B – Diskette Drive Activity Lamp I – Headphone Jack C – Diskette Drive Disk Eject Button J – Volume Control D – CD-ROM Drive K –...

  • Page 14: Diskette Drive

    T Power/Sleep lamp The power/sleep lamp indicates whether system power is on or off. It also lets you know if the system is operating in a power-saving mode. A steady green lamp indicates that the power is on to all system components.

  • Page 15: Cd-Rom Drive

    CD-ROM Drive Systems come with a 40X Max or higher variable speed CD-ROM drive. Use the CD-ROM drive to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD). You can also use the CD-ROM drive to play your audio CDs. The CD-ROM drive operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music.

  • Page 16: Rear Features

    On the rear of your computer, you’ll find external connectors, the power supply socket, a voltage switch, and expansion board slots. The following figures show the features. PowerMate ES SlimLine Series slimtower rear features A – Serial Port I – VGA Port B –...

  • Page 17: External Connectors

    T VGA monitor connector The system comes with an accelerated graphics port (AGP) integrated on the system board and ported to the external video graphics array (VGA) connector on the board. The VGA connector supports an NEC ® MultiSync monitor, NEC VistaScan™ monitor, or other VGA-compatible monitor with a 15-pin connector.

  • Page 18: Power Supply Features

    T Printer port Use this port to connect a parallel printer with a 25-pin connector to the system. T Serial port (COM1) Attach a serial device with a 9-pin connector to this serial port. Serial devices include a pointing device, serial printer, or a modem. T Universal Serial Bus port This port adds a USB capability at the rear of the system (see “Universal Serial Bus Port”...

  • Page 19: Interior Features

    T Power connectors The power supply has four power connectors that connect to the diskette drive, system board, and two storage devices. T Power supply fan The power supply fan cools the power supply and other system components to keep them from overheating. Keep the area near the fan clear for proper ventilation.

  • Page 20: System Board

    System Board The system processor, memory, system battery, internal connectors, and external connectors are on the system board. For information on the external connectors, see “External Connectors” earlier in this chapter. The system board supports a diskette drive, an IDE hard drive, and an IDE CD-ROM drive (or IDE DVD-ROM drive on some systems).

  • Page 21: Chassis

    Chassis The chassis is an NEC proprietary design with the following features: T standardized chassis size and dimensions T standardized system board size and dimensions T standardized ATX 106-watt power supply T convertible to slimtower or desktop orientation. The system can be placed in the slimtower or desktop position. Choose the position that best suits your space.

  • Page 22: Software

    If you have a Windows 2000/Windows NT configuration, you must choose the operating system you want to load. The operating system you choose is your only operating system and is the one that the NEC OS Restore program restores. Reviewing System Features 1-13...

  • Page 23: Nec Os Restore Cd

    Should a problem occur that causes data loss or corruption, you can use the NEC OS Restore CD to restore your system to its original factory state or you can restore just the operating system and drivers. A full system restore loads the operating system and all the factory-supplied software that comes on your hard drive.

  • Page 24: Nec Application And Driver Cd

    NEC Application and Driver CD Use the NEC Application and Driver CD to install drivers for NEC system options that are not part of the factory configuration. Also use the NEC Application and Driver CD to reinstall NECC-supplied software. See “NEC Application and Driver CD” in Chapter 3 for information about installing software from the CD.
  • Page 25 T Anti-Theft Ring The system has an anti-theft ring on the rear of the chassis. Attaching a padlock (not supplied) to the ring prohibits removal of the screw fastening the system cover to the chassis. With the padlock attached and locked, the cover cannot be removed and the system is physically protected from chassis intrusion.

  • Page 26: Setting Up The System

    Setting Up the System Slimtower Setup Cable Connections Startup Shutdown Power-Saving Operation System Care More Information...

  • Page 27: Slimtower Setup

    This chapter provides the basic information you need to set up and use your system (refer to the Quick Setup poster for details). Included are procedures for converting the desktop to a slimtower (if required), making cable connections, system startup, system shutdown, and system care. The chapter also includes a table showing where to find additional information about the computer.

  • Page 28: Cable Connections

    Attaching the slimtower stabilizer(s) A – Foot (4) C – Stabilizer (1 of 2) B – Screw (2) Cable Connections After unpacking the system and positioning it in your work area, connect the system components using your Quick Setup poster and the following tips.

  • Page 29: Startup

    Test (POST) and several messages appear indicating that the system is checking its subsystems. Note At the bottom of the NEC startup screen, the following message appears: <F2 for BIOS Setup>. If you want to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, immediately press F2 while the startup screen displays. (See Chapter 3, “Configuring the System,”...

  • Page 30: Power-Saving Operation

    Wait until all applications are saved and closed before using the Windows shut down procedure in step 4. Unless absolutely necessary, never power off the system if the system power lamp is amber (sleep mode), if the hard drive lamp, diskette drive, or other device lamp is flashing, or if any applications are open.

  • Page 31: System Care

    When the system goes into sleep mode, it saves data and system status and then shuts off power to all possible components. Sleep mode lets you save power without first saving your work. An amber power lamp indicates that the system is in sleep mode. Press a key or move the mouse to resume system operation where you left off.

  • Page 32: Keeping Your System In Good Condition

    If you plan to use software programs other than NECC-supplied software, NECC strongly recommends that you take the necessary steps, such as virus checks, to protect the system. T Position the system away from direct sunlight and extreme hot and cold temperatures.

  • Page 33: Moving Or Shipping Your System

    If these are not available, be sure to use adequate packing materials to protect the components. To set up the system, follow the steps on the PowerMate ES SlimLine Series Quick Setup poster that comes with the system. 2-8 Setting Up the System...

  • Page 34: More Information

    Setting up the system as a desktop Chapter 2 Setting up the system as a slimtower Chapter 2 Reinstalling the applications provided “NEC Application and Driver CD” in by NECC Chapter 3 Installing the NEC INFO Center online “NEC INFO Center” in Chapter 3...

  • Page 35: Configuring The System

    Configuring the System Configuration Tools and Utilities BIOS Setup Utility FLASH Utility NEC INFO Center NEC Application and Driver CD NEC OS Restore CD System Board Jumper Settings Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility...

  • Page 36: Configuration Tools And Utilities

    T American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) BIOS Setup Utility for configuring your system T FLASH Utility for BIOS updates T NEC INFO Center for quick access to information about your system T NEC Applications and Driver CD for reinstalling the NEC-supplied applications and installing optional drivers...
  • Page 37 Inactivity timeout, setting BIOS Setup (Advanced Menu) Keyboard options BIOS Setup (Advanced Menu) NEC INFO Center, installing NEC Application and Driver CD (see “NEC INFO Center”) NEC INFO Center, uninstalling See “NEC INFO Center” Operating system, restoring NEC OS Restore CD...

  • Page 38: Bios Setup Utility

    To start the BIOS Setup Utility, follow these steps. Turn on or reboot the system. Press as soon as you see the following message at the bottom of the NEC startup screen. <F2 for BIOS Setup> You have about five seconds to press before the system boot continues.

  • Page 39: How To Use Setup

    How to Use Setup The Setup Utility has a Main Menu window and four top-level menus with submenus. The menu bar at the top of the Main Menu window lists the following top-level menus. T Main Use the Main Menu for basic system configuration. For example, select Main to set the system date, set diskette and hard disk parameters, or set the hard drive auto-detect feature.

  • Page 40: Main Menu

    To select one of the four menus from the menu bar, use the left and right arrow keys. Use the up or down arrow keys to select an item under the menu. Menu items preceded by a > contain a submenu of selectable fields for setting system parameters.
  • Page 41 Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) System Date Set system date in this field. Press Tab or Enter to move between month, date, and year fields. Example: 04/28/2000 System Time Set system time in this field. Press Tab or Enter to move between hour, minute, and second fields.
  • Page 42 Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Primary IDE Master Auto Primary IDE Slave Auto Secondary IDE Master Auto Secondary IDE Slave Auto Each device menu item displays the hard drive or CD-ROM identifier if a device is installed. If you install a hard drive that does not feature auto IDE type detection or your IDE hard drive was formatted on another system with...
  • Page 43 Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Block Mode On, Off When On is selected, it allows block mode data transfers. Fast Programmed Auto, 0 -5 I/O Modes Use these settings to configure the Advanced PIO Mode. 32 Bit Transfer Mode On, Off When On, allows 32 bit IDE data transfers.

  • Page 44: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu Choose the Advanced Menu by selecting Advanced in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Advanced Menu options include: T Advanced CMOS Setup T Advanced Chipset Setup T Power Management Setup T Plug and Play Setup T Peripheral Setup T Hardware Monitor Setup.
  • Page 45 Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Quick Boot Enabled, Disabled When Enabled, the BIOS does not test system memory above 1 MB or wait for ready signals, allowing a quick boot. Delay for Hard Drive 3, Disabled, 1 -10 (seconds) Selects the amount of time for hard drive delay.
  • Page 46 Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Boot-up Num-Lock On, Off Select Off to lock the numeric keypad on boot up. Password Check Setup, Always Allows the user to determine at what moment a password check is needed. Boot to OS/2>64 MB No, Yes Select Yes to enable a boot to OS/2 if RAM is greater...
  • Page 47 Advanced Menu - Advanced Chipset Setup Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Memory Hole Enabled, Disabled Select Enabled to reserve a space in the memory, between 15 and 16 MB, for certain ISA boards. ClkGen Spread Enabled, Disabled Spectrum Select Enabled to enable the Clock Generator Spectrum and limit the risk of electromagnetic emissions.
  • Page 48 Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Hard Disk Power Down Suspend, Standby, Disabled Mode Select Suspend or Standby to power down the hard disk as a power saving feature. Standby Time Out Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 (Minutes) Specifies the length of time of system inactivity while in full power on state before entering Standby state.
  • Page 49 Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup Menu Item Settings (default is bold) PME Function Enabled, Disabled Select Enabled to allow the system to react to PCI Power Management Enabled wake up events. Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled, Enabled When Enabled, you can choose the time the system boots up (see the following time settings).
  • Page 50 Advanced Menu - Plug and Play Setup Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Plug and Play Aware No, Yes Select No to allow the BIOS to initialize any add-on boards (Windows NT only). Select Yes to allow the operating system to initialize any add-on boards (Windows 98 and Windows 2000).
  • Page 51 Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Onboard AC’97 Audio Enabled, Disabled, The Enabled setting allows use of onboard sound. Onboard AC’97 Modem Enabled, Disabled Onboard modem not available. Onboard LAN Enabled, Disabled Select Enabled to allow use of onboard local area network.
  • Page 52 Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup Menu Item Settings (default is bold) EPP Version N/A, 1.9, 1.7 Use this setting (1.7 or 1.9) to select the EPP version. Parallel Port IRQ 7, 5 Allows setting of the interrupt request (IRQ) for the parallel port.

  • Page 53: Security Menu

    Security Menu Choose the Security Menu by selecting Security in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Security Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use the arrow keys to select one of the Security Menu options and press to select a submenu.

  • Page 54: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu Choose the Exit Menu by selecting Exit in the legend bar on the Main Menu. Other Exit Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use the arrow keys to select one of the Exit Menu options and press Enter to display the submenu.

  • Page 55: Nec Info Center

    Check this module for a quick reference to the many NECC support services available to you. To install the NEC INFO Center, double click the NEC OnLine Docs icon on the Windows desktop. Once the NEC INFO Center is installed, an NEC INFO Center icon appears on the Windows desktop.
  • Page 56 Click on an NEC INFO Center module of your choice, depending on the information you want to see. We suggest you start with the Tour module. NEC INFO Center opening screen To uninstall the NEC INFO Center, use these steps: Access the C:\NEC INFO directory on your system.

  • Page 57: Nec Application And Driver Cd

    T applications T utilities and device drivers T the NEC INFO Center (online documentation). You can also use the NEC Application and Driver CD at any time to restore an application, driver, or utility. Note If you perform a full system restore using the NEC OS Restore CD, the full restore process loads all the factory-installed software that came with your system.

  • Page 58: Nec Os Restore Cd

    NEC OS Restore CD Use the NEC OS Restore CD to restore your system to its original factory state if a problem occurs that causes data loss or corruption. The NEC OS Restore CD provides options for a full system restore with factory- installed software or for a restore with only the operating system and drivers.

  • Page 59: System Board Jumper Settings

    Remove the Master Restore bootable diskette and restore CD from their drives. Insert the NEC Application and Driver CD or other CD into the drive(s). If you are using the NEC Application and Driver CD, go to “NEC Application and Driver CD”...
  • Page 60 Locating the system board jumpers A – Keyboard Wakeup (JKBV1) D– CPU Type (J23) B – Onboard Audio (JP3) E – Save to RAM (JP4) C – BIOS Recovery (J4) F – CMOS Clear (JBAT1) Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for your configuration.
  • Page 61 Move the appropriate jumpers for your application as shown on the following figure, “Setting system board jumpers.” Note Before setting jumpers, we recommend that you first contact NECC for assistance (see Chapter 6 for contact information). The system power must be off before changing a jumper setting.
  • Page 62 Setting system board jumpers 3-28 Configuring the System...

  • Page 63: Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility

    Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility is a Windows program that enables or disables the reading of the Pentium III processor serial number by software. This function lets you control which software programs or websites have permission to read the processor serial number.

  • Page 64: Processor Serial Number

    Processor Serial Number The Intel processor serial number, a feature of the Pentium III processor, is an identifier for the processor. The processor serial number is unique, and when used in conjunction with other identification methods, can be used to identify the system or user. This number can be used in a wide variety of applications which benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification.

  • Page 65: Technical Support

    Can a website read my serial number without my knowledge? No, generally not. Websites cannot read serial numbers unless you allow them to download a program which can read the processor serial number. Almost all browsers are configured to warn users whenever they download executable software.

  • Page 66: Installing System Upgrades

    Installing System Upgrades General Rules Safety Precautions System Cover System Board Upgrades Expansion Boards Data Storage Devices...

  • Page 67: General Rules

    This chapter provides installation instructions for a variety of industry- standard and NECC upgrades that you can add to your system. Included in the chapter are procedures for T memory module upgrade T processor upgrade T expansion board installation T data storage device installation. Most procedures require the removal of the system cover.

  • Page 68: System Cover

    Static electricity and improper installation procedures can damage system components. Protect system components by following these safety instructions. Electrostatic discharge can damage system components. Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before removing the system cover. T Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. Leave boards and chips in their anti-static packaging until ready to be installed.

  • Page 69: Removing The Cover

    Removing the Cover Remove the cover as follows. Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged. Turn off the system and any peripherals and unplug the system power cord.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Cover

    Press in on the sides of the cover and slide the cover about one inch towards the front of the chassis. Note The cover is a one piece unit that fits tightly to the chassis. The cover unit includes the top panel, left and right side panels, and front panel.

  • Page 71: System Board Upgrades

    Align the tabs on the sides of the cover with the corresponding slots on the bottom edges of the chassis sides. Firmly press the cover against the chassis and slide the cover towards the back of the chassis until it locks in place. Note If the cover does not slide all the way to the rear of the chassis, check that the cover tabs on the sides of the cover are properly inserted...

  • Page 72: Memory Upgrade

    Locating the memory module and processor sockets A – Memory Sockets 1 and 2 C – Fan Connector (under CD-ROM drive) B – Processor Socket Memory Upgrade Memory upgrades are installed into two memory module sockets on the system board. The sockets support up to 512 MB of high-speed memory. The system supports 168-pin, 100-MHz non-ECC SDRAM modules in 64-, 128-, and 256-MB unbuffered memory configurations.

  • Page 73: Checking System Memory

    To locate memory module sockets on the system board, see the previous figure, “System board sockets and connectors.” To determine the memory you need to purchase for a memory upgrade, see “Checking System Memory.” Supported DIMMs DIMM Size Configuration 64 MB 8 Mbit x 72 128 MB 16 Mbit x 72...

  • Page 74: Removing A Dimm

    With the left mouse button, click . The tab shows Properties General the random access memory (RAM). This is the amount of system memory in your computer. In Windows 98 or Windows 2000, you can also find the amount of memory by pointing to , clicking the right mouse button, My Computer...

  • Page 75: Installing A Dimm

    Removing a DIMM A – Plastic Clips If you are installing a DIMM, see “Installing a DIMM” in the next section. If you are not installing a DIMM, replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). Installing a DIMM Use the following steps to install a memory module.

  • Page 76: Processor Upgrade

    Processor” in the following sections. To install the upgrade processor, see “Installing an Upgrade Processor” in the following sections. NECC recommends that you contact your NEC service center for assistance in upgrading your processor. Incorrect installation of the processor, fan, and heat sink can damage the processor, system board, or both.

  • Page 77: Removing The Processor

    Removing the Processor Remove the processor from its socket on the system board as follows. Before handling components, reduce static discharge by touching the chassis. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). Remove the diskette drive and bracket (see “Removing the 3 1/2-inch Diskette Drive”...
  • Page 78 Remove the processor as follows. Carefully pull out on the processor socket lock lever just enough to release the lever from the socket, then pivot the lever up to release the processor. Carefully lift up on the processor and remove it from the socket. Store the processor in a static-free bag.

  • Page 79: Installing An Upgrade Processor

    Installing an Upgrade Processor Install the upgrade processor as follows. Remove the processor currently in your system (see “Removing the Processor” in the previous section). Before picking up the processor, reduce static discharge by touching the metal chassis. Determine the manufacturer (Intel or Cyrix) of the processor and set jumper J23 accordingly (see “System Board Jumper Settings”...

  • Page 80: Expansion Boards

    Install the replacement heat sink and fan as follows and in accordance with the procedures contained in the upgrade kit. If the kit includes a thermal pad, center it on top of the processor. Align the heat sink, fan, and retention clip assembly with the processor and set it down on the processor (see the figure “Removing the fan, heat sink, and processor”...

  • Page 81: Installing An Expansion Board

    Installing an Expansion Board Install an expansion board in the system as follows. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). Remove the riser board bracket to access the expansion board connectors on the riser board. Label and remove any cable(s) connected to the expansion board.
  • Page 82 Removing the riser board bracket A – Upper Side Screw D – Slot Cover Screw B – Riser Board E – Expansion Slots C – Expansion Board Connectors F – Tab Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector on the riser board.

  • Page 83: Removing An Expansion Board

    Removing an Expansion Board Remove an expansion board as follows. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this chapter). Remove the riser board bracket (see “Installing an Expansion Board” earlier in this section). Remove the screw securing the expansion board to the riser board bracket.

  • Page 84: Connecting Device Cables

    Connecting Device Cables The cables used for installing replacement storage devices include: T flat ribbon cable for the diskette drive T Ultra ATA/66 cable for the hard drive T IDE cable for the CD-ROM drive T system power cables. A two-connector diskette drive signal cable comes connected to the system board and to the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive.
  • Page 85 While pressing the lock on the device bracket, raise the bracket up just enough to access the cables (see the following figure). Unplugging the 5 1/4-inch device cables A – Audio Cable C – Signal Cable B – Power Cable D –...
  • Page 86 Raise up the device bracket until it is vertical to the chassis. Remove the top screw ( ) securing the device to the bracket. Remove the two bottom screws ( ) securing the device to the bracket. Releasing the 5 1/4-inch device A –...

  • Page 87: Installing A 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device

    Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device Install a 5 1/4-inch accessible device as follows. With the empty device bracket latched in place (see “Removing a 5 1/4-inch Accessible Device” earlier in this section), slide the connector end of the device through the front panel and into the device bracket align the front of the device flush to the bracket.

  • Page 88: Replacing The 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive

    Replacing the 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive The following sections describe how to remove and install the 3 1/2-inch diskette drive. Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive The 3 1/2-inch diskette drive is secured to a bracket which is attached to the rear panel of the chassis.
  • Page 89 Removing the 3 1/2-Inch diskette drive A – Bracket Screw D – Diskette Drive Cable B – Bracket E – Brown Cable Retainer C – Diskette Drive 4-24 Installing System Upgrades...

  • Page 90: Installing The 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive

    Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Attach the diskette drive to the bracket and install the bracket in the chassis as follows. Attach the diskette drive to the bracket with the two previously removed screws. Tilt the bracket and slide into the back of the front panel until it stops. Installing the 3 1/2-inch diskette drive A –...

  • Page 91: Replacing The 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive

    Replacing the 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive The internal hard drive is located under the CD-ROM drive. Remove and install the hard drive as follows. Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive Remove the hard drive as follows. Remove the system cover (see “Removing the Cover”). While pressing the device bracket lock on the side of the bracket, raise the bracket up enough to access and unplug the CD-ROM drive cables.

  • Page 92: Installing The 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive

    Remove the hard drive as follows. Tilt the device bracket slightly from its vertical position, enough to allow access to the front of the drive. Slide the drive towards the rear of the chassis until the shoulder screw is aligned with the vertical shoulder screw slot. Lift the drive straight up, following the path of the shoulder screw slots on each side of the drive bay.
  • Page 93 Align the fastener hole in the hard drive with its corresponding hole in the chassis. Secure the drive in place with the previously removed screw. Tighten the accessible shoulder screw. Lower the device bracket halfway, and plug in the CD-ROM drive signal cable, power cable, and audio cable (if installed).

  • Page 94: Solving System Problems

    Solving System Problems Solutions to Common Problems How to Clean the Mouse How to Replace the CMOS Battery...

  • Page 95: Solutions To Common Problems

    You may occasionally encounter a problem with the system. In most cases, the problem is one that you can solve yourself. The system has a built-in program that automatically checks its components when the system is powered on. If there is a problem, the system displays an error message.
  • Page 96 The CMOS battery is reaching end of life. Replace the battery (see “How to Replace the CMOS Battery” in this chapter). Or have the battery checked and replaced by an NEC authorized service center. T System does not boot from hard drive.

  • Page 97: Diskette Drive Problems

    T System shuts off instead of going into sleep mode. You pressed and held in the power/sleep button for more than four seconds. For sleep mode, press in the button and immediately release. T System does not shut off after pressing the power/sleep button. You might not have pressed and held in the power/sleep button long enough.

  • Page 98: Monitor Problems

    Monitor Problems Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution. T Monitor screen is dark or the display is hard to read. Check that the monitor is on. Check that the monitor power cable is connected to the monitor and a power outlet, the monitor signal cable is connected to the system, and the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted.

  • Page 99: Keyboard/Mouse Problems

    Keyboard/Mouse Problems Check the following problem to see the possible cause and solution. T Mouse or keyboard does not respond. You might have connected the mouse and keyboard after turning on your system. Turn the system off, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected, and turn the system back on.

  • Page 100: Speaker Problems

    T The drive is not reading a disc. Check that the disc is inserted in the disc tray with the printed label side up. Check that the disc is a data disc, not a music disc. Clean the non-label side of the disc with a soft lint-free cloth. Gently brush from the center of the disc to the outer edge of the disc.

  • Page 101: How To Clean The Mouse

    T No sound from the speakers. Check that the volume control is turned up. Check that the optional headphone (if used) is unplugged. Check that the speaker power is on. Check that all speaker cable connections are correct and secure. Check that the speaker’s AC adapter is plugged into a live, properly grounded AC power outlet.
  • Page 102 Typical mouse ball cover A – Mouse Ball Cover Rotate the ball cover counterclockwise and remove the cover. Turn the mouse over so that the cover and ball fall into your palm. Clean the mouse as follows. Use tap water, or tap water and a mild detergent, to clean the mouse ball.

  • Page 103: How To Replace The Cmos Battery

    How to Replace the CMOS Battery The system board uses a CMOS battery to maintain system configuration information. The battery is a coin-cell battery mounted on the system board (see the following figure). If it fails to maintain system configuration information, replace it with an identically rated battery from the same manufacturer.
  • Page 104 Locating the battery on the system board A – Battery Press down on the battery clip to release the battery from its socket in the system board. Remove the battery and discard in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Removing the battery A –...
  • Page 105 With the positive (+) side of the new battery facing up, press the new battery into the socket. Ensure that the new battery is the same type as the removed battery or is an equivalent battery recommended by the manufacturer. Replace any removed expansion boards (see “Installing an Expansion Board”...

  • Page 106: Getting Services And Support

    Getting Services and Support NECC Website NECC FTP Site Email/Fax Technical Support Service NECC Technical Support Services...

  • Page 107: Necc Website

    Support and links to vendor websites T automated email form for your technical support questions T Reseller’s area (password accessible). To access the NECC Home Page, enter the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator (URL) in your browser: www.nec-computers.com 6-2 Getting Services and Support...

  • Page 108: Necc Ftp Site

    The NECC Technical Support Center offers technical support by Internet email if you have access. The Internet email address is: tech-support@nec-computers.com You can also fax technical questions to the NECC Technical Support Center if you have access to a fax machine (or an optional fax/modem).

  • Page 109: Necc Technical Support Services

    NECC Technical Support Services NECC also offers direct technical support through its Technical Support Center. (NECC technical support is for U.S. and Canadian customers only; international customers should check with their sales provider.) Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the NECC Technical Support Center, toll free, at (U.S.

  • Page 110: A Setting Up A Healthy Work Environment

    Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Chair Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Monitor Vary Your Workday Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?

  • Page 111: Making Your Computer Work For You

    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 this appendix. Contact a doctor if you experience pain, tenderness, swelling, burning, cramping, stiffness, throbbing, weakness, soreness, tingling and/or numbness in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, back, and/or legs.

  • Page 112: Arrange Your Equipment

    Arrange Your Equipment Arrange your equipment so that you can work in a natural and relaxed position. Place items that you use frequently within easy reach. Adjust your workstation setup to the proper height (as described in this appendix) by lowering the table or stand that holds your computer equipment or raising the seat height of your chair.

  • Page 113: Adjust Your Chair

    Adjust Your Chair Your chair should be adjustable and stable. Vary your posture throughout the day. Check the following: T Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position. The backrest of your chair should support the inward curve of your back. T Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body.
  • Page 114 T Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your thighs and lower legs is 90° or more. T Place your feet flat on the floor. Only use a footrest when attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep your feet flat. T Be sure that you have adequate clearance between the top of your thighs and the underside of your workstation.

  • Page 115: Adjust Your Input Devices

    Adjust Your Input Devices Follow these points in positioning your keyboard and mouse. T Position your keyboard directly in front of you. Avoid reaching when using your keyboard or mouse. T If you use a mouse, position it at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard.
  • Page 116 T Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard. Use a wrist pad only to rest your wrists between typing. Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges. T Type with your wrists straight. Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard-to-reach keys, move your whole arm.

  • Page 117: Adjust Your Monitor

    Adjust Your Monitor Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue. Check the following when you position the monitor. T Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level.
  • Page 118 T Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections. Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen. T If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen, use an anti- glare filter.

  • Page 119: Vary Your Workday

    Vary Your Workday If you use your computer for prolonged periods, follow these instructions. T Vary your tasks throughout the day. T Take frequent short breaks that involve walking, standing, and stretching. During these breaks, stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time.

  • Page 120: Pre-Existing Conditions And Psychosocial Factors

    Note For more information on workstation setup, see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations. ANSI/HFS Standard No. 100-1988. The Human Factors Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1369, Santa Monica, California 90406. Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Pre-existing conditions that may cause or make some people more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders include the following: hereditary...

  • Page 121: Checking Your Keyboard

    Checking Your Keyboard T Is your keyboard angled so your wrists are straight when you type? T Is your keyboard directly in front of you? T Do you avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges? T Do you press the keys gently and not bang on them? Checking Your Mouse T Is your mouse at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard?
  • Page 122 For more information on workstation setup, see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations. ANSI/HFS Standard No. 100-1988. The Human Factors Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1369, Santa Monica, California 90406 This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr. David Rempel of the University of California/San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr.

  • Page 123: B System Specifications

    System Specifications System Board System Peripherals Dimensions Power Operating Environment Compliance...

  • Page 124: System Board

    System Board The following sections give the specifications for major components on the system board. System Processor T Processor types (type, speed, and FSB depend on system model) — Intel Celeron 500-MHz or higher processor, 66-MHz or higher — Intel Pentium III 533-MHz or higher processor, 100-MHz or higher FSB T Support —...

  • Page 125: Calendar Clock

    Calendar Clock Year/month/day/hour/minute/second/.01 second; maintained by lithium coin cell battery. Input/Output (I/O) Features Industry-standard interfaces integrated on system board: T Universal Serial Bus (USB) — two USB ports support two USB peripherals directly to the system. With appropriate connectors, the system supports up to 127 daisy-chained devices.

  • Page 126: Video Memory

    Video Memory Standard video memory — shared with system memory. Memory allocation controlled by Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). Sound Controller All systems come with audio integrated on the system board. The audio is based on the Audio-Codec AC 97 controller. Features include: T Compatible with Sound Blaster Pro ™...

  • Page 127: System Peripherals

    System Peripherals The following sections give the specifications for system peripherals. Keyboard Systems come with a Windows enhanced PS/2-compatible keyboard. T Function keys T Cursor control keys T Numeric keypad T Windows keys T Typewriter keys Mouse Systems come with a PS/2-compatible mouse. Diskette Drive Systems come with a notebook type diskette drive, 3 1/2-inch, 1.44 MB T Capacity...

  • Page 128: Hard Drive

    Hard Drive Systems come with a 10-GB or higher EIDE Ultra DMA33/66 hard drive ® with SMART technology. CD-ROM Drive Systems come with a 40X or higher CD-ROM drive. Use of CD-ROM drive controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this document may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

  • Page 129: Power

    FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B UL 1950 3rd edition Canadian: C-UL C22.2 No.950-95 ICES-003 Issue 2, Revision 1 Year 2000: YMARK 2000 NEC Y2KTEST.EXE WHQL DMI 2.0 Self Certification Test Suite Energy Star All systems are Energy Star Compliant System Specifications B-7...

  • Page 130: Index

    Index Accessible device Cables installing 5 1/4-inch device, 4-22 connecting, 4-19 removing 5 1/4-inch device, 4-19 connections, 2-3 Acrobat Reader, 1-14 diskette drive, 4-19 Advanced Menu, 3-10 IDE drive, 4-19 AGP graphics, 1-13 CD-ROM drive Anti-theft ring, 1-16 features, 1-6 Application and Driver CD, 3-23 installing, 4-22 Audio...
  • Page 131 1-15 installing, 4-25 software, 1-13 problems, 5-4 FLASH diskette, 3-20 replacing, 4-23 FTP site, 6-3 Diskette, FLASH, 3-20 Documentation online NEC INFO Center, 3-22 Graphics Drives AGP, 1-13 cabling, 4-19 controller specifications, B-4 CD-ROM, 1-6 diskette, 1-5 DVD-ROM, 1-6...
  • Page 132 A-6, A-12 cleaning, 5-8 anti-theft bracket, 1-15 port, 1-8 cleaning, 2-7 problems, 5-6 port, 1-8 problems, 5-6 NEC Application and Driver CD features, 1-15 Lamps installing software, 3-23 disk activity, 1-5 restoring software, 3-23 power, 1-5 NEC INFO Center, 1-14...
  • Page 133 Problems CD-ROM drive, 5-6 Online documentation common, 5-2 installing, 3-21 diskette drive, 5-4 NEC INFO Center, 1-14, 3-22 keyboard/mouse, 5-6 uninstalling, 3-22 monitor, 5-5 Operating environment, B-7 solutions, 5-2 OS Restore CD, 3-24 speakers, 5-7 system, 5-2 Processor, 1-13 Padlock...
  • Page 134 Setup speakers, B-6 converting desktop to slimtower, system board, B-2 system memory, B-2 converting slimtower to desktop, system peripherals, B-5 video memory, B-4 Shipping, 2-8 Speed Shutdown, system, 2-4 memory, B-2 Sleep processor, 1-13 button, 1-4 Stabilizers lamp, 1-5 attaching, 2-2 mode, 2-5 removing, 4-4 Slimtower system...
  • Page 135 4-5 safety precautions, 4-2 USB ports, 1-5, 1-9 Utilities BIOS Setup, 3-4 configuration, 3-2 FLASH, 3-20 NEC OS Restore, 1-14 Norton AntiVirus, 1-14 software, 1-13 VGA connector, 1-8 Virus protection, 1-14 Voltage switch power supply, 1-9 setting, 2-3...

  • Page 136: Regulatory Statements

    Regulatory Statements The following regulatory statements include the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement, compliance statements for Canada and Europe, battery disposal and replacement information, and the Declaration of Conformity. FCC Statement for United States Only Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 137 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations (pursuant to ICES-003 Issue 2, Revision 1). Avis de conformité aux normes du ministere des communications du Canada Cet equipment numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matérial brouillage du Canada (en conformité...
  • Page 138 Battery Disposal The CMOS battery is made of lithium. Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling, and disposal of batteries. Regulatory Statements 3...
  • Page 140 NEC Computers Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc. 15 Business Park Way Sacramento, CA 95828 declare that the product NEC PowerMate ES SlimLine Series is in compliance with FCC CFR47 part 15 for Class B digital devices.

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