Standard CMOS Setup ................................................................................................................ 2-13
Advanced CMOS Setup .............................................................................................................. 2-14
System Security Setup................................................................................................................. 2-15
Hard Disk Drive Passwords ........................................................................................................ 2-17
Power Management Setup........................................................................................................... 2-18
Boot Device Setup....................................................................................................................... 2-21
Peripheral Setup .......................................................................................................................... 2-22
Other BIOS Setup Options.......................................................................................................... 2-22
Updating the BIOS............................................................................................................................ 2-23
Obtaining the BIOS Update ........................................................................................................ 2-23
Performing the BIOS Update ...................................................................................................... 2-26
NEC Utilities..................................................................................................................................... 2-27
NEC Customize Utility ............................................................................................................... 2-27
HDPREPEZ Utility ..................................................................................................................... 2-28
SpeedStep Applet.............................................................................................................................. 2-28
Application and Driver CD ............................................................................................................... 2-28
Installing the A&D Software....................................................................................................... 2-29
Upgrade Information........................................................................................................................... 3-2
Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................................................................ 3-2
NEC VersaBay III Devices ........................................................................................................... 3-2
System Memory ............................................................................................................................ 3-2
Disassembly ........................................................................................................................................ 3-3
Disassembly Order ........................................................................................................................ 3-3
General Rules ................................................................................................................................ 3-4
Battery................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
VersaBay III Device ........................................................................................................................... 3-5
Memory Modules................................................................................................................................ 3-7
Hard Disk Drive.................................................................................................................................. 3-8
File Bay Device ................................................................................................................................ 3-11
Keyboard and Switch Settings .......................................................................................................... 3-12
Switch Settings............................................................................................................................ 3-13
Front Cover ....................................................................................................................................... 3-14
Speaker Assembly............................................................................................................................. 3-15
VersaGlide Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 3-15
LED Status Board ............................................................................................................................. 3-16
PC Card Assembly............................................................................................................................ 3-17
Mini PCI Option ............................................................................................................................... 3-17
CMOS Battery .................................................................................................................................. 3-18
Buzzer ............................................................................................................................................... 3-18
Top Cover and LCD Panel................................................................................................................ 3-19
Audio Board...................................................................................................................................... 3-21
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