NEC POWERMATE P2166 User manual

First Printing — November 1996
Copyright 1996
NEC Computer Systems Division
Packard Bell NEC, Inc.
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Contents
Using This Guide
Text Conventions......................................................xiii
Related Documents...................................................xiv
1 Introducing Your Computer
Front Features ..........................................................1-2
System Controls and Lamps.................................1-5
IR Window..........................................................1-7
Diskette Drive A..................................................1-7
CD-ROM Reader.................................................1-9
Back Features...........................................................1-11
External Connectors.............................................1-15
Power Supply Features ........................................1-17
Speakers...................................................................1-18
Microphone ..............................................................1-19
2 Getting Started
Using a Mouse..........................................................2-1
Using Online Documentation.....................................2-2
Where To Go From Here ..........................................2-4
3 Installing Options
Option Installation Procedures ..................................3-2
General Rules......................................................3-2
Safety Precautions...............................................3-3
Cover Removal and Replacement..............................3-4
Removing the Desktop Cover...............................3-5
Replacing the Desktop Cover...............................3-8
Removing the Minitower Cover............................3-9
Replacing the Minitower Cover............................3-12

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Expansion Boards.....................................................3-13
Locating Expansion Slots.....................................3-14
Installing an Expansion Board..............................3-15
Installing an Expansion Board in the Inside Slot ...3-19
Removing an Expansion Board ............................3-21
Removing an Expansion Board from
the Inside Slot...................................................3-23
System Board Options ..............................................3-24
SIMM Upgrade ........................................................3-25
Checking System Memory....................................3-26
Removing a SIMM..............................................3-28
Installing a SIMM ...............................................3-29
Video Upgrade..........................................................3-31
Overdrive Processor Upgrade....................................3-33
Removing the Processor.......................................3-33
Installing the OverDrive Processor .......................3-35
Data Storage Devices................................................3-36
Locating Device Slots..........................................3-37
Preparing the Device............................................3-39
Device Cables......................................................3-39
Diskette Drive Signal Cable ............................3-40
IDE Signal Cables ..........................................3-41
System Power Cables......................................3-43
Cabling Storage Devices......................................3-43
IDE Device Cabling........................................3-44
Diskette Drive Cabling....................................3-45
Installing Desktop Storage Devices ......................3-46
Removing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch
Drive Bracket...............................................3-46
Installing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive ...........3-47
Removing the Desktop Front Panel..................3-48
Installing the Desktop 5 1/4-Inch Device .........3-50
Replacing the Desktop Front Panel..................3-52
Replacing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive
Bracket ........................................................3-53

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Installing Minitower Storage Devices...................3-54
Installing the Minitower 3 1/2-Inch Drive........3-54
Removing the Minitower Side Panel................3-57
Removing the Minitower Front Panel ..............3-59
Installing the Minitower 5 1/4-Inch Device......3-60
Replacing the Minitower Side and
Front Panels.................................................3-62
Adding External Options...........................................3-64
Connecting a Parallel Printer................................3-64
Connecting an RS-232C Device...........................3-66
4 Setting System Parameters
The Setup Utility ......................................................4-1
When to Use Setup ..............................................4-2
How to Start Setup ..............................................4-3
How to Use Setup................................................4-4
Main Menu...............................................................4-5
System Date/Time ...............................................4-6
Diskette Drive......................................................4-6
IDE Devices ........................................................4-6
IDE Device Configuration Submenu................4-7
IDE Device Configuration...............................4-7
IDE Translation Mode....................................4-8
Language.............................................................4-10
Boot Options .......................................................4-10
Boot Options Submenu...................................4-10
Boot Sequence................................................4-10
System Cache.................................................4-11
Boot Speed.....................................................4-11
Num Lock ......................................................4-11
Setup Prompt..................................................4-11
Hard Disk Pre-Delay.......................................4-12
Typematic Rate Programming.........................4-12
Scan User Flash Area .....................................4-13
Boot Virus Detection ......................................4-13
Video Mode.........................................................4-13
Mouse .................................................................4-14

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Base Memory ......................................................4-14
Extended Memory................................................4-14
BIOS Version......................................................4-14
Advanced Menu........................................................4-14
Processor Type....................................................4-15
Processor Speed...................................................4-15
Cache Size...........................................................4-15
Peripheral Configuration......................................4-15
Peripheral Submenu........................................4-15
IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)...........4-16
Floppy Interface..............................................4-16
Serial Port (1 and 2) Address..........................4-16
Serial Port 2 IR Mode.....................................4-16
Parallel Port Interface.....................................4-17
Parallel Port Type...........................................4-17
Audio Interface...............................................4-17
Hardware Monitor Interface............................4-17
PCI LAN Interface .........................................4-18
Advanced Chipset Configuration..........................4-18
Advanced Chipset Submenu............................4-18
Base Memory Size..........................................4-19
ISA LFB Size.................................................4-19
ISA LFB Base Address...................................4-19
Video Palette Snoop........................................4-20
Latency Timer (PCI Clock).............................4-20
Banks 0, 1 and 2 SIMM Detected....................4-20
Power Management Configuration .......................4-20
Power Management Submenu .........................4-21
IDE Drive Power Down..................................4-21
Inactivity Timer (Minutes) ..............................4-22
Hot Key..........................................................4-22
Plug and Play Configuration ................................4-23
Plug and Play Submenu ..................................4-23
Boot with PnP OS...........................................4-24
ISA Shared Memory Size................................4-24
ISA Shared Memory Base Address..................4-25
Event Logging Configuration ...............................4-26

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Security Menu..........................................................4-26
Set User Password and Set
Administrative Password...................................4-28
Unattended Start..................................................4-29
Security Hot Key (Ctrl-Alt-) ................................4-29
Exit Menu ................................................................4-29
Exit Saving Changes............................................4-30
Exit Discarding Changes......................................4-30
Load Setup Defaults ............................................4-31
Discard Changes..................................................4-31
Flash Utility..............................................................4-32
LANDesk Client Manager.........................................4-33
PC Health Indicator .............................................4-33
Managing Workstations..................................4-33
PC Health Meter.............................................4-34
PC Health Description ....................................4-34
Inventory.............................................................4-35
Using DMI ..........................................................4-36
Heceta Capabilities..............................................4-36
CD Restore...............................................................4-37
Selecting CD Restore Options..............................4-37
Restore Individual Files...................................4-37
System Recovery ............................................4-38
Restoring Individual Files ....................................4-39
Selecting Files.................................................4-40
Checking Selected Files...................................4-40
Restoring the Files..........................................4-41
Recovering Your System......................................4-41
5 Setting System Board Jumpers
Changing Processor Jumper Settings.........................5-2
BIOS Recovery.........................................................5-5
Clearing CMOS........................................................5-7
Denying Access To Setup .........................................5-9
Clearing Your Password ...........................................5-10
PCI Expansion Slots.................................................5-12

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6 Using Voyetra Sound Software
Power Bar ................................................................6-2
Audio Mixer.............................................................6-3
Adjusting the Sound Using Software ....................6-4
Adjusting the Sound Using the Speakers...............6-4
CD Player.................................................................6-4
WAV Player.............................................................6-5
Recording Digital Audio Files..............................6-5
Playing Digital Audio Files..................................6-6
Editing Digital Audio Files...................................6-6
MIDI Player.............................................................6-6
7 24-Hour Information Services
NEC’s FastFacts Service ..........................................7-2
NECCSD Bulletin Board Service..............................7-4
America Online Service.............................................7-7
Compuserve Online Service ......................................7-8
E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service......................7-9
Internet.....................................................................7-10
NECCSD Technical Support Services.......................7-11
8 Solving System Problems
Problem Checklist.....................................................8-2
Solutions To Common Problems ...............................8-3
System Problems .................................................8-3
Diskette Drive Problems ......................................8-5
Monitor Problems................................................8-6
Keyboard/Mouse Problems..................................8-7
CD-ROM Problems.............................................8-7
Speaker Problems................................................8-8
Microphone Problems..........................................8-8
Replacing the CMOS Battery....................................8-9
Diagnostic Diskette...................................................8-12

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Getting Help.............................................................8-12
Getting Help From Your Company.......................8-13
Getting Help From Your NECCSD Dealer...........8-13
Getting Help From NECCSD's Technical
Support Center..................................................8-13
NECCSD Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service 8-14
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-8
Vary Your Workday.................................................A-10
Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors.....A-11
Checking Your Comfort:
How Do You Measure Up?....................................A-12
Checking Your Chair...........................................A-12
Checking Your Keyboard.....................................A-12
Checking Your Mouse .........................................A-12
Checking Your Monitor .......................................A-12
Checking You......................................................A-13
B Limited Warranty
How Long Is the Warranty?......................................B-1
Who Is Protected?.....................................................B-1
What Is Covered and What Is Not Covered?..............B-1
What We Will Pay For and What We Will
Not Pay For...........................................................B-2
How You Can Get Warranty Service.........................B-3
Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties.........B-4
How State Law Relates to the Warranty....................B-5
For Information, Telephone [phone].............B-5
C Reviewing System Interrupts

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Index
List of TablesQuick Reference to Information About Your
Computer .............................................................. 2-5
Navigation Keys....................................................... 4-4
Hot Key Parameters.................................................. 4-23
Security Passwords................................................... 4-27
Interrupt Level Assignments...................................... C-1

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Using This Guide
The PowerMate P2166M/P2200M 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 of 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 .WAV files, and
play MIDI files.

Chapter 7, 24-Hour Information Services, lists the
services available to you for information and help and
describes how to access the services.

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
Chapter 8, 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.

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.
!
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.
 Appendix B, Limited Warranty, provides warranty
information, policies, and restrictions.
 Appendix C, Reviewing System Interrupts, provides a
list of interrupt settings.

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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.
!
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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RELATED DOCUMENTS
In addition to this guide, the following printed
documentation ships with your PowerMate®
P2166M/P2200M Series system.

NEC PowerMate Quick Setup/Roadmap
Quick Setup contains information for quickly getting
your system up and running. Read this information to set
up the system for the first time.
The Quick-Reference Roadmap gives you a look at the
documentation, NECCSD tools, software applications,
and services available to you.

How Does Your Workplace Measure Up?
This brochure provides information for setting up and
using your computer productively and safely.
Information includes guidelines to reduce the risk of
injury associated with using a computer.
 Windows 95 User’s Guide
This guide is a quick reference to information about
using Windows 95.
Your system comes with the following online documentation
on the hard disk:

PowerMate System Documentation
This online documentation is your comprehensive source
of information about your system. It contains a System
Tour, User's Guide, Product Information Center, Option
Installation Center, and Support Center.
 Healthy Environment
This is an online help file that complements the “How
Does Your Workplace Measure Up?” brochure.

Using Windows 95
Comes with Windows 95 systems. Contains information
for using Windows 95.

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Most of your application programs provide extensive online
help. Some programs provide separate online user’s guides
for specific applications.
Windows 95 provides extensive online help and “wizards”
to guide you through procedures.
In addition to the documentation that ships with the system,
the following documentation is available from NECCSD:
 PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series Service and
Reference Manual
(part number 819-181682-000) which provides
information for maintaining, troubleshooting, and
repairing the PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series
system. This guide also includes hardware and interface
information for programmers, engineers, and others who
need to know how the system is designed.
To purchase the service and reference manual, call
NECCSD at 1-800-632-4525 (U.S.) or your local
NECCSD sales provider (outside U.S.).

NEC FastFacts
NEC FastFacts is an automated service that sends the
latest information about NECCSD and its products
directly to a fax machine. The service is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
With FastFacts, you can obtain product literature and
technical information bulletins. By using FastFacts, you
can be kept up-to-date on the latest technical information
for your system.
See “NEC’s FastFacts Service” in Chapter 7 for
information about using FastFacts.

Introducing Your Computer 1-1
Introducing Your
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.
Once you set up your computer, the next thing is to become
familiar with the system. PowerMate P2166M/P2200M
Series systems come in a minitower or a desktop
configuration. The following information provides a brief
overview of the front and back features of your system.
For a comprehensive source of information about your
computer, see the online NEC PowerMate Series System
Documentation in the Windows® 95 NEC Online
Documentation group.
1

1-2 Introducing Your Computer
FRONT FEATURES
The following figures show the features on the front of the
desktop and minitower systems. A brief description follows
the figures.
Front features — desktop models

Introducing Your Computer 1-3
The following figure shows the system controls and lamps
called out in the previous figure.
System controls and lamps — desktop models

1-4 Introducing Your Computer
Front features — minitower models
The following figure shows in detail the system controls and
lamps called out in the previous figure.

Introducing Your Computer 1-5
System controls and lamps — minitower models
System Controls and Lamps
System controls let you select specific system operations.
Lamps let you know the status of system operation. Your
computer has the following controls and lamps:
 Power button
Press this button to turn on system power. Press it again
to turn off the power.
 Suspend button
Lets you initiate a power-saving mode of computer
operation. Press this button to suspend system operation
when you plan to be away from your computer for a
short time. Press any key or move your mouse to resume
system operation at the point where you stopped it.
A blinking system unit power lamp lets you know that
the system is in a power-saving mode.
If you have a DDC-2 compliant monitor, your monitor
also will go into power-saving mode.

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
Reset button
The reset button lets you manually restart your system
when it does not respond to keyboard commands.
!
CAUTION
Resetting your system can result in the loss of data.
Press the reset button only when all other methods
of restarting your computer fail.
 Power lamp
The power 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. A blinking green lamp indicates that
the system is in Suspend mode with full power
reduction.
 Disk lamp
Indicates whether or not your hard disk is active. A
green lamp tells you that the hard disk is reading or
writing data.
!
CAUTION
Do not turn off the system, unless absolutely
necessary, while the disk lamp is lit. To do so can
damage your hard disk or data.