iiABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDEThis User's Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product.Consult this guide to ensure safety as well as to cope with trouble during a system setup and dailyoperation.Keep this manual handy.This User's Guide is intended for users who have a good knowledge on the basic use of Linuxoperating systems and general I/O devices such as a keyboard and mouse.How to Use This User's GuideThis guide consists of eight chapters and appendices. To help you find a solution quickly, the guidecontains the following information:For descriptions on setting up this product, see the separate volume “User’s Guide (Setup)”.Read “Precautions for Use” first.Before going on to main chapters, be sure to read “Precautions for Use.” These precautions are veryimportant for using the product safely.Chapter 1 Precautions for UseThis chapter describes precautions necessary to use the product safely and properly. Besure to read this chapter before using the product. It also provides information on usersupport. It will be helpful when you need maintenance service, support, etc.Chapter 2 General DescriptionThis chapter describes what you should know about the product: its component names,functions, operating procedures as well as handling of devices and other parts.Chapter 3 Linux Setup and OperationThis chapter describes setup and operation specific to the product when it is on Linux.Chapter 4 System ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to make settings of built-in basic input/output system. It alsodescribes factory-shipped parameters.Chapter 5 Installing and Using UtilitiesThis chapter describes features and operating procedures of a standard utility “NECEXPRESSBUILDER.” It also describes procedures to install and operate varioussoftware programs contained in its CD-ROM.Chapter 6 MaintenanceThis chapter describes maintenance procedures and use of maintenance tools. If youneed to move the product for maintenance purposes, follow the steps provided in thischapter.Chapter 7 TroubleshootingIf the product does not work properly, see this chapter before deciding that it is abreakdown.Chapter 8 System UpgradeThis chapter describes procedures to add options and precautions. See also this chapterwhen you replace failed components.Appendix A SpecificationsThis appendix lists specifications of the product.Appendix B I/O Port AddressesThis appendix lists factory-assigned I/O port addresses.