Setting Up the System 2-3
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For all other boards (CNR, DVI, AGP, sound), see the documentation
provided with the board.
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Set the voltage switch correctly for your area. The correct setting for
the U.S. and Canada is 115V.
Set the voltage switch correctly for your area.
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Connect system power cables to a surge protector (recommended) or a
properly grounded wall outlet.
NECC recommends connecting the power cable
to a surge protector.
Startup
Press the power button to start up your system. The power lamp lights
green to indicate that the system is on. The system performs its
Power-On Self-Test (POST). Several messages appear indicating that
your system is checking its subsystems. To see the messages, press
Esc
during POST.
At the bottom of the NEC startup screen, the following message appears:
Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup
If you want to enter the BIOS Setup, immediately press
F2
while the
startup screen displays.
One beep indicates that the system has successfully completed the
power-on test.
After a short delay, Windows starts up.
If a problem occurs, a series of beeps may sound. If this happens
repeatedly after powering on, power off the system and turn to Chapter 5,
“Solving System Problems.” The chapter provides helpful hints for
solving system problems.
