2-2 Setting Up the System
This chapter provides the basic information you need to set up and use
your system. This includes cable connections, system startup procedures,
system shutdown procedures, and system care. The chapter also includes
a chart showing where to find additional information about the system.
Chassis Orientation
The NEC PowerMate CT 815 system can be used either as a minitower or
as a desktop system. The accessible drives in the system can be positioned
to accommodate either orientation. Rubber feet on the system allow it to
rest securely at your work area when the system is in either position.
The system ships ready for use as a minitower system. You can easily
convert the system for use as a desktop. See “Minitower and Desktop
Setup Options” in Chapter 4 for instructions on converting to a desktop
orientation, or back to a minitower orientation.
Cable Connections
After unpacking the system, converting the system to the desktop
orientation (if desired), and positioning the system unit in your work area,
connect the system components using your Quick Setup poster and the
following tips.
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Use the icons on the rear of the system unit to identify the keyboard,
mouse, printer, USB, and monitor connectors.
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If the system comes with an optional LAN board, connect the LAN
cable to the RJ-45 connector on the board. See your network
administrator for guidelines on configuring the system for network
access.
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If the system comes with an optional fax/modem board, connect it to
the telephone line as follows:
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Unplug the telephone from the telephone jack on the wall.
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Plug the telephone cable that comes with the system into the line
jack on the rear of the system and into the telephone jack on the
wall.
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Plug the cable on the telephone into the phone jack on the rear of
the system.
