User manual NEC VERSA DOCKING STATION 6000

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Once the options are installed, you must replace the cover before using the docking station. This chapter provides the information you need to remove and replace the docking station cover, install expansion boards, and add optional drives and the VersaBay II adapter. Before installing an option or expansion board in the docking station, read the documentation that came with the option or board. Set any switches required on the board or option before beginning the installation procedure. Adding Options 4-1 COVER REMOVAL Follow these steps to remove the docking station cover. WARNING Make sure docking station power is off, the NEC Versa is not docked, peripheral devices are disconnected, and cables are detached from the docking station before beginning installation procedures. 1. Turn the Docking Lock to the Manual position for easier cover removal and replacement 2. Locate and remove the two screws next to the expansion connector. Locating two screws 4. Locate and unscrew the thumbscrews on the back of the docking station. 4-2 Adding Options Thumbscrew locations 5. Pull the cover forward to clear the expansion connector. Clearing the expansion connector CAUTION When disassembling the docking station, be careful not to drop anything into it. Pull the sides of the cover outward slightly and lift the cover up and off of the docking station. Removing the cover COVER REPLACEMENT Once your options are installed, replace the docking station cover as follows: 1. Make sure the cover clears the expansion connector. CAUTION Be careful not to catch any wires or cables when replacing the cover. Move cables aside if they look like they may be pinched or squeezed when you replace the cover. 4-4 Adding Options Positioning the cover 2. Make sure the expansion connector and the volume control knob protrude through the openings in the cover. Replacing the cover 4. Replace the two screw on the front of the docking station. Adding Options 4-5 Replacing the two screws 6. Replace the thumbscrews on the back of the docking station to secure the cover. Securing the cover 7. Replace the two screws next to the docking connector. EXPANSION BOARDS You can install three full-size or half-size PCI-bus or AT-style expansion boards in the NEC Docking Station 6000. Before beginning the installation, check the documentation that came with the board. If you have any switches to set on the board, do so before starting this procedure. 4-6 Adding Options Precautions Always remove expansion boards from the shipping material very carefully. Take the following precautions when handling boards: n Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. n Before handling a board, discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. n Always hold a board by its edges. Avoid touching the components on the board. Slot Locations Slot locations for expansion boards are shown in the following figure. Expansion slot locations These slots accommodate the following expansion board types: n One slot accepts any industry-standard PCI-bus board. n One slot accepts any industry standard 8- or 16-bit ISA expansion board. n One slot accepts either a PCI-bus or ISA expansion board. Adding Options 4-7 PCI and ISA slot locations Installation Follow these steps to install an expansion board in the docking station. 1. [. . . ] Use shielded and properly grounded I/O cables and power cable to ensure compliance of this unit to the specified limits of the rules. FCC Modem Connection Requirements The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established Rules that permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. If the modem is malfunctioning, it may also be harming the telephone network. Disconnect the modem until the source of the problem is determined and repairs are made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service. [. . . ]