NEC MC2400 - Manual (Page 5)

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Contents Contents Contents Contents
Using This Guide.................................................................. ix
Text Conventions................................................................................................................... x
Related Documents...............................................................................................................xi
Safety Notices......................................................................................................................xii
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada.........................................xiii
Care and Handling..............................................................................................................xiv
System Overview ............................................................... 1-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................1-2
System Chassis ...................................................................................................................1-5
Power Supply......................................................................................................................1-7
Peripheral Bays...................................................................................................................1-7
SAF-TE Board....................................................................................................................1-7
System Board Features .......................................................................................................1-8
Pentium Processor .....................................................................................................1-9
System Memory ............................................................................................................1-9
I/O Expansion Slots.....................................................................................................1-10
Real-Time Clock/Calendar..........................................................................................1-11
BIOS............................................................................................................................1-11
IDE Controller.............................................................................................................1-11
Network Controller......................................................................................................1-11
SCSI Controller ...........................................................................................................1-12
Video Controller..........................................................................................................1-12
Peripheral Controller ...................................................................................................1-13
Serial Ports...........................................................................................................1-13
Parallel Port .........................................................................................................1-13
External Device Connectors........................................................................................1-13
System Board Management Controller (BMC)...........................................................1-13
System Security ................................................................................................................1-14
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring .......................................................1-14
Software Locks via the System Setup Utility..............................................................1-14
Setting Up the System ....................................................... 2-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................2-2
Selecting a Site ...................................................................................................................2-2
Unpacking the System........................................................................................................2-3
Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly.....................................................................................2-4
Before You Begin..........................................................................................................2-4
Static Precautions ..........................................................................................................2-4
Assembly.......................................................................................................................2-5
Getting Familiar with the System.......................................................................................2-8
Front View with Front Door Closed..............................................................................2-8
Front View with Front Door Opened ............................................................................2-9
Rear View....................................................................................................................2-11
Status Indicator LED Descriptions..............................................................................2-12
Making Connections.........................................................................................................2-14
Setting the Line Voltage ...................................................................................................2-15
Connecting the Power Cord(s) .........................................................................................2-17