User manual NEC POWERMATE V

[. . . ] PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Corporation (NEC) and/or its licensors. NEC and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others. The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control. [. . . ] Use the following table to select your boot options. 4-12 Setting System Parameters Boot Parameters PARAMETERS OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Displays system configuration at the end of boot-up. Disabling speeds boot time. Summary Screen Enabled (default) Disable Floppy Check Last Boot Fail Enabled (default) Disabled 3 (default) Sets the number of times you can User-selectable settings attempt to boot the system. If the Disabled system fails to boot on the set number of tries, the "Previous Boot Incomplete" message appears and the system boots with default settings. The default setting, 3, gives you three tries to boot the system before the "Previous Boot Incomplete" message appears. NumLock Select "NumLock" directly from the Main Menu summary window to display the Keyboard Features menu. Use the legend keys to make your selections and exit to the Main Menu. Use the following table to configure the keyboard parameters. Setting System Parameters 4-13 Keyboard Parameters PARAMETERS NumLock OPTIONS Auto (default) On Off Fast (default) Medium Slow 1/4 sec 1/2 sec (default) 3/4 sec 1 sec Enabled Disabled (default) Turns audible key click on or off. Sets the delay time after the key is held down and before it begins to repeat the keystroke. Keyboard AutoRepeat Rate Keyboard AutoRepeat Delay Key Click THE ADVANCED MENU Accessing the Advanced menu might require a Supervisor password. From the Advanced menu, you can select the Integrated Peripherals menu. See the following table for information on the Advanced menu parameters. ! CAUTION Setting menu items in the Advanced menu to incorrect values can cause your system to malfunction. 4-14 Setting System Parameters Advanced Menu Parameters PARAMETER OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Plug & Play OS No Yes (default) No (default) Yes Select "Yes" if you are using a Plug & Play capable operating system such as Windows 95. Otherwise, set to "No. " If Windows 95 or the ICU has difficulty configuring the system, try setting this parameter to "Yes" to clear all of the configuration data. Set to "Yes" if other system devices need to know you have an ISA graphics device installed. Selects the method the BIOS uses to report memory sizes over 64 MB to the operating system. Select "Alternate" for OS/2® and Windows NTTM. Reset Configuration Data ISA graphics device installed Big Memory Mode No (default) Yes Normal Alternate Large Disk Access Mode DOS (default) Other Select DOS if you have DOS. Select Other if you have another operating system such as Windows 95 or UNIX. A large disk is one that has more than 1024 cylinders, more than 16 heads, or more than 63 tracks per sector. Integrated Peripherals Menu Select the "Integrated Peripherals" menu on the Advanced Menu to configure the connections between the system processor and the I/O ports (serial port 1, serial port 2, and the printer port), the diskette drives, and hard disk controllers. Setting System Parameters 4-15 A Supervisor password might be required to select parameters from the Integrated Peripherals menu. NOTE Use the legend keys to make your selections and exit to the Main Menu. Use the table that follows to configure your peripherals. Integrated Peripherals Parameters FEATURE COM A Port COM B Port OPTIONS Disabled User-selectable settings Auto DESCRIPTION Selects a unique address and interrupt request for the listed COM ports. Factory settings: COM A default: 3F8, IRQ4 COM B default: 2F8, IRQ3 Serial Port enables COM B port as a serial port. IrDA enables COM B port for IrDA transfers and IR remote control signals. Auto selects the next available combination. COM B Mode Serial Port IrDA (default) LPT Port Disabled 378, IRQ 7 (default) User-selectable settings Auto LPT Mode ECP Output only (default) Enables parallel port to function normally (Output only), bidirectionally, or in an enhanced capabilities port (ECP) mode. Check your printer documentation to set the correct LPT mode for your printer. DMA 0 DMA 1 DMA 3 Available when ECP is selected for the LPT mode. ECP Channel 4-16 Setting System Parameters Integrated Peripherals Parameters FEATURE Diskette Controller Local Bus IDE Adapter OPTIONS Enabled (default) Disabled Both (default) Disabled Primary DESCRIPTION Enables the on-board diskette drive controller. "Both" enables the primary (fast) channel and secondary (standard) channel. [. . . ] Blink often. s 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. s If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen, use an anti-glare filter. s Clean your monitor regularly. Use a lint-free, non- abrasive cloth and a non-alcohol, neutral, non-abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to minimize dust. s Adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability. s Use a document holder placed close to the screen. s Position whatever you are looking at most of the time (the screen or reference material) directly in front of you to minimize turning your head while you are typing. s Get regular eye check-ups. Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-9 VARY YOUR WORKDAY If you use your computer for prolonged periods, follow these instructions. s Vary your tasks throughout the day. [. . . ]