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DIGITAL PC 3500/5510
System Reference
Part Number: ER-G2BWW-UA. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 System Reference Part Number: ER-G2BWW-UA. B01 Digital Equipment Corporation...
  • Page 2 All Rights Reserved. AMD and Magic Packet are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. DEC, DIGITAL PC, and the DIGITAL logo are registered trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. Intel, Pentium Pro and Pentium II are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
  • Page 3 FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 4 VCCI Notice This equipment is in the 2nd Class category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area.
  • Page 5 ADVARSEL: Der er fare for, at et lithiumbatteri eksploderer, hvis det udskiftes ukorrekt. Undgå, at beskadige din computer - HUSK, at + siden skal vende opad, når du installerer et nyt batteri. Du skal udskifte batteriet med enten et DIGITAL (delnummer 12-41474-05), Toshiba (delnummer CR2032), eller tilsvarende 3 V jævnstrøms lithiumbatteri.
  • Page 6 DIGITAL service personnel should perform such repairs. Energy Star Compliant Your DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computer (low profile model only) is ENERGY STAR compliant when used with Windows 95. DIGITAL advises that you do not use the enable Power Management features with operating systems that do not allow for power management, such as SCO UNIX, Windows NT, or OS/2.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Introduction ..................... Related Material ....................Latest Product Information and Updates ............DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 Computers..............Features....................Chassis Versions..................Audience ......................Organization....................Conventions ....................Special Notices....................Beyond Quick Setup Introduction ..................... Front Panel Controls and Indicators..............Rear Panel Connectors and Voltage Select Switch ..........
  • Page 8 Contents Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ..........1-24 Your Computer’s Windows Enhanced Keyboard ..........1-26 Creating a Comfortable Working Environment ..........1-27 Using the BIOS Setup Utility What is the BIOS Setup Utility? ............... Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility .............. Helpful Hints .....................
  • Page 9 Contents Inside Your Computer Introduction ..................... Improving Computer Performance ..............Preparing Your Computer for Expansion............Your Computer’s Components and Connectors ..........Computer Components ................... Main Logic Board Components................ Rear Panel Connectors ................... Main Logic Board Connectors................Low Profile Backplane Components and Connectors ........Short Tower Backplane Components and Connectors ........
  • Page 10 Contents Installing an AGP Graphics Accelerator Card........... 5-10 Removing Expansion Boards................5-14 Adding Mass Storage Devices Introduction ..................... Installing Mass Storage Devices (Low Profile Computers)........ Installing a 3½-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers)......... Installing a 5¼-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers)......... Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices (Low Profile Computers) ....... 6-11 Installing Mass Storage Devices (Short Tower Computers) ......
  • Page 11 Contents Short Tower System Input Power Requirements ..........Power Supply Requirements................Current Requirements ..................Low Profile (145 W) .................. Short Tower (200 W) ................Power Cord Requirements................Main Logic Board Switch Settings..............A-10 Processor Clock Speed Switch Settings............A-11 If You Forget Your Password................A-13 Device Mapping Introduction .....................
  • Page 12 Contents 1-7. Attaching the Hasp (Low Profile Computers).......... 1-15 1-8. Attaching the Hasp (Short Tower Computers) ........1-16 1-9. Connecting Speakers (Low Profile Computers) ........1-17 1-10. Connecting Speakers (Short Tower Computers) ........1-18 1-11. Connecting Headphones ............... 1-19 1-12. Connecting a Microphone ..............1-21 1-13.
  • Page 13 Contents 6-7. Storage Device Bay Locations (Short Tower Computers) ....... 6-16 6-8. Removing the Front Bezel ..............6-18 6-9. Installing a 3½-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers)......6-20 6-10. Installing 5¼-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers)....... 6-22 6-11. Accessing the Internal 3½-Inch Device Bay (Short Tower Computers) ... 6-24 6-12.

  • Page 14: Preface

    Preface Introduction This guide describes how to operate, configure, and upgrade DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computers. The information presented will help to familiarize you with all aspects of your computer and provide a reference tool for questions you might have in the future. Related Material A Quick Setup guide is available as a supplement to this System Reference guide.

  • Page 15: Latest Product Information And Updates

    Internet at: http://www.windows.digital.com DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 Computers A variety of DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computers, using two chassis variations, are discussed in this guide. The following sections provide brief descriptions of your computer’s features and each chassis version.

  • Page 16: Features

    Chassis Versions Two chassis versions are available for DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computers: the low profile and the short tower as shown in the following two figures. Note that your monitor, keyboard, and mouse might look different.

  • Page 17: Typical Low Profile Computer

    Preface Typical Low Profile Computer...

  • Page 18: Typical Short Tower Computer

    Preface DEC00746-2 DEC00746 Typical Short Tower Computer xiii...

  • Page 19: Audience

    Preface Audience This guide is written specifically for anyone responsible for configuring and expanding a DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computer. Organization This guide contains the following: • Chapter 1: Beyond Quick Setup — This chapter describes your computer’s front and rear panel components, indicators, and connectors. This chapter...

  • Page 20: Conventions

    Preface • Appendix B: Device Mapping —This appendix contains tables listing the main logic board's memory map, I/O address map, interrupt map, and DMA map. • Appendix C: Video Output Information —This appendix describes the video modes supported by your computer’s video circuitry. Conventions Convention Description...

  • Page 21: Special Notices

    Preface Special Notices Three kinds of special notices are used in this System Reference guide to emphasize specific information. WARNING: indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided. CAUTION: indicates the presence of a hazard that might cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt software.

  • Page 22: Beyond Quick Setup

    Beyond Quick Setup Introduction This chapter describes your DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computer’s front and rear panel components, indicators, and connectors. This chapter also explains how to physically secure your computer to a desk or table, connect optional external devices (such as headphones, microphone, printer, etc.), use your computer’s Windows...

  • Page 23: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Beyond Quick Setup Front Panel Controls and Indicators Figure Control or Indicator Function Legend On/off switch Turns your computer’s power on and off. Power LED Lights when your computer is turned on. Reset switch Resets your computer and causes POST to run. CD-ROM drive Not available on all models.

  • Page 24: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Beyond Quick Setup Figure 1-1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators...

  • Page 25: Rear Panel Connectors And Voltage Select Switch

    Beyond Quick Setup Rear Panel Connectors and Voltage Select Switch Figure Connector or Switch Function Legend Voltage select switch Enables you to select 115 V ac input power or 230 V ac input power. Chassis lockdown Enables you to physically anchor your computer to a fixed location.

  • Page 26: Rear Panel Connectors And Voltage Select Switch

    Beyond Quick Setup DEC01251-2 Figure 1-2. Rear Panel Connectors and Voltage Select Switch...

  • Page 27: Typical Cd-Rom Front Panel (Not Available On All Models)

    Beyond Quick Setup Typical CD-ROM Front Panel (not available on all models) Some computers come with a CD-ROM drive. For all other models, the CD-ROM drive is a separately orderable option. The drive shown in Figure 1-3 is a typical front panel, showing the lights, switches, and connectors on most CD-ROM drives.

  • Page 28: Typical Cd-Rom Front Panel

    Beyond Quick Setup Figure 1-3. Typical CD-ROM Front Panel...

  • Page 29: Removing Your Computer's Outside Cover

    Beyond Quick Setup Removing your Computer’s Outside Cover To remove your computer’s outside cover: 1. Turn off power to all external devices connected to your computer. 2. Turn your computer off. 3. Unplug your computer and monitor power cord from the wall outlet. 4.

  • Page 30: Removing The Outside Cover

    Beyond Quick Setup DEC01252-2 Figure 1-4. Removing the Outside Cover...

  • Page 31: Securebox (Digital Pc 5510 Only)

    Beyond Quick Setup SecureBOX (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) Your computer features SecureBOX circuitry that detects the removal of the computer cover to improve asset management of remote networked clients (see Figure 1-5). If the computer cover is removed, SecureBOX circuitry will log the event with system management software.

  • Page 32: Securebox Microswitch Location (Digital Pc 5510 Only)

    Beyond Quick Setup DEC01253-2 Figure 1-5. SecureBOX Microswitch Location (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) 1-11...

  • Page 33: Replacing Your Computer's Outside Cover

    Beyond Quick Setup Replacing your Computer’s Outside Cover To replace the outside cover: 1. Replace the outside cover by sliding it onto the chassis. 2. For computers without a chassis lock, go to step 2a. For computers with a chassis lock, go to step 2b. a.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Outside Cover

    Beyond Quick Setup DEC01252-3 Figure 1-6. Replacing the Outside Cover 1-13...

  • Page 35: Chassis Lockdown

    Beyond Quick Setup Chassis Lockdown A chassis lockdown hasp is located at the rear of your computer. It is either secured to the outside cover or to the side of the chassis. The hasp for low profile computers is near the top-right of the rear panel. The hasp for short tower computers is at the lower-left of the rear panel.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Hasp (Low Profile Computers)

    Beyond Quick Setup Attaching the Hasp (Low Profile Computers) To attach the hasp: 1. Pull the hasp out from the clip at the rear edge of the cover and turn it around 180 degrees so the hasp is pointing out to the rear of the computer. 2.

  • Page 37: Attaching The Hasp (Short Tower Computers)

    Beyond Quick Setup Attaching the Hasp (Short Tower Computers) To attach the hasp: 1. Insert the hasp tab, with the lock/cable hole, through the slot in the rear panel. 2. Slide the foot of the hasp behind the rear panel tongue and seat the foot securely.

  • Page 38: Connecting Speakers (Digital Pc 5510 Only)

    Beyond Quick Setup Connecting Speakers (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) If your computer came with integrated audio capabilities and you purchased speakers, perform the following instructions to connect them: 1. Unpack the speakers. 2. Plug the slave speaker cable into the master speaker “Speaker Output” (A, Figure 1-9 or 1-10).

  • Page 39: Connecting Speakers (Short Tower Computers)

    Beyond Quick Setup DEC01254-2 Figure 1-10. Connecting Speakers (Short Tower Computers) 1-18...

  • Page 40: Connecting Headphones (Digital Pc 5510 Only)

    Beyond Quick Setup Connecting Headphones (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) If your computer came with integrated audio capabilities and you purchased headphones, perform the following instructions to connect them: 1. Unpack the headphones. 2. Connect the headphones cable into the connector at the left/front of your computer.

  • Page 41: Connecting A Microphone (Digital Pc 5510 Only)

    Beyond Quick Setup Connecting a Microphone (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) If your computer came with integrated audio capabilities and you purchased a microphone, perform the following instructions to connect it: 1. Unpack the microphone and assemble the base. 2. Connect the microphone cable into the connector at the left/front of your computer.

  • Page 42: Connecting A Microphone

    Beyond Quick Setup DEC00897-3 Figure 1-12. Connecting a Microphone 1-21...

  • Page 43: Connecting A Local Printer

    Beyond Quick Setup Connecting a Local Printer Perform the following steps to connect a local printer to your computer: 1. Look over your printer documentation and perform any pre-installation instructions before attempting to connect it to your computer. 2. Make sure your printer and computer are turned off. 3.

  • Page 44: Connecting A Local Printer

    Beyond Quick Setup DEC01177-3 Figure 1-13. Connecting a Local Printer 1-23...

  • Page 45: Connecting A Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Device

    Beyond Quick Setup Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device USB simplifies connectivity requirements for plug and play external devices by consolidating ports and eliminating the need to open the computer to plug in expansion boards. If you purchased a USB device for your computer, perform the following instructions to connect it: 1.

  • Page 46: Connecting A Usb Device

    Beyond Quick Setup DEC01255-2 Figure 1-14. Connecting a USB Device 1-25...

  • Page 47: Your Computer's Windows Enhanced Keyboard

    Beyond Quick Setup Your Computer’s Windows Enhanced Keyboard Your computer comes equipped with a 104-key Windows enhanced keyboard that enables you to communicate with your computer by entering data or commands. The right and left Windows keys (A and B, Figure 1-15) bring up the Start menu much like pointing and clicking the left mouse button on the Start button.

  • Page 48: Creating A Comfortable Working Environment

    Beyond Quick Setup Creating a Comfortable Working Environment Under circumstances of poor posture or poor setup, certain recent scientific articles suggest that injuries may occur. Other articles suggest that there is no cause and effect. Because the safety of our users is a great concern, it is important to take these precautions: •...
  • Page 49 Beyond Quick Setup Adjust So . . . Monitor No higher than the level of your eyes and at the correct distance for your vision. Avoid eye fatigue, which can be caused by glare, image quality, uncomfortable furniture, eye height, and uncorrected vision. If you cannot focus to read at different distances, you may need special glasses.

  • Page 50: Creating A Comfortable Working Environment

    Beyond Quick Setup IMPORTANT: If you experience pain or discomfort during use of the PC, take a rest break and review the instructions for proper ergonomic setup and use. If the pain or discomfort continues after resuming use of the PC, discontinue use and report the condition to your job supervisor or physician.

  • Page 51: Using The Bios Setup Utility

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility What is the BIOS Setup Utility? The BIOS Setup utility enables you to select and store information about your computer's hardware and software permanently in the battery-backed memory of the CMOS RAM. This information takes effect each time the computer boots and can be changed any time you run setup.

  • Page 52: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility • Change the boot options • Reconfigure power management • Setup your keyboard for your comfort and use Additionally, you might need to change your computer’s initial setup after: • Upgrading hardware (such as adding a new hard drive) •...

  • Page 53: Helpful Hints

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Helpful Hints When using the BIOS Setup utility consider: • Several keyboard keys are assigned to help you select menus and sub- menus, options, change option values, and display help information. These keys are displayed at the bottom of all menus, and are listed in the following table.
  • Page 54 Using the BIOS Setup Utility • Choosing the “Exit” menu reveals several helpful options: − Select “Exit Saving Changes” to save all Setup values and exit Setup. − Select “Discarding” to exit Setup without recording any changes. NOTE : Answer the Warning message carefully. −...

  • Page 55: Changing Your Computer's Configuration

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Changing Your Computer’s Configuration The following sections provide detailed information on changing your computer’s factory configuration. Before changing any setting, make sure you fully read and understand the information provided and view any on-line help for a selected setting. Changing Time and Date There may be instances when it will be necessary to change the date and/or time that is resident in your computer’s BIOS.

  • Page 56: Setting Supervisor And User Passwords

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Setting Supervisor and User Passwords Your computer has two password levels that can be set to prevent unauthorized access to computer files or to the BIOS Setup utility. If a supervisor password is set, the computer asks you to enter a password before accessing the BIOS Setup utility. In order to use the password features, “Password On Boot”...

  • Page 57: Enabling Password On Boot

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility If desired, set a user password as follows: 1. Highlight “Set User Password” and press [Enter]. 2. Type in a seven (7) digit alpha-numeric user password and then press [Enter]. 3. To confirm, retype your user password as instructed and press [Enter]. (Notice that “User Password Is”...

  • Page 58: Eliminating User And Supervisor Passwords

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Eliminating User and Supervisor Passwords To eliminate your computer’s password(s), follow the directions given below: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Enter the supervisor password and press [Enter]. 3. Do you wish to eliminate the User Password or the Supervisor Password? 4.

  • Page 59: Securebios

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility SecureBIOS Your computer offers improved security features that protect against unauthorized flash BIOS firmware changes. SecureBIOS features are implemented within the computer hardware and BIOS design for use with ClientWORKS and/or other computer software. This feature is enabled by default. NOTE : Before flashing the BIOS, you must disable SecureBIOS.

  • Page 60: Other Security Options

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Other Security Options These options can provide further security for your computer under certain conditions. • If “Password On Boot” is enabled and “Diskette Access” is set to “Supervisor,” entering the supervisor password at boot allows access to a diskette.

  • Page 61: Remote Network Wake-Up (Digital Pc 5510 Only)

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Remote Network Wake-up (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) Your computer features remote network wake-up technology that allows easy system management of networked client computers, even if the system power switch is turned off. Utilizing Magic Packet software, developed by AMD, the system hardware design provides standby power to the integrated network interface controller.

  • Page 62: Setting Power Management Options

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Setting Power Management Options This section describes how to select and set your computer’s Power Management parameters using the BIOS Setup utility. NOTE : You can use DIGITAL’s Power Management utility to set your computer’s power management features (Windows 95 only). Windows NT Workstation does not support power management.
  • Page 63 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 4. Press the [+] key to select one of the available options. NOTE : “Auto Standby Timeout” and “Auto Suspend Timeout” have been preset. You can change these times by selecting them and pressing the + key to sequence through the available options. In “Standby”...

  • Page 64: Configuring For New Disk Drives

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Configuring for New Disk Drives These sections describe how to configure new disk drives in the BIOS Setup utility. Diskette Drive Configuration Diskette drives need to be configured from within the BIOS Setup utility once the new diskette drive is installed.

  • Page 65: Hard Disk Drive Configuration

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Drive Configuration Installing new ANSI-supported IDE hard disks is made easier by the “Autotype” drive detect mode available in the BIOS Setup utility. Operating systems such as Windows NT which are not Plug and Play capable might require you to use the “Autotype”...

  • Page 66: Manually Defining A Hard Disk

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Manually Defining a Hard Disk If your hard disk was not recognized correctly by the Autotype mode in the BIOS Setup utility, or you wish to change your hard disk’s definition, you can manually define your hard disk drive as follows: 1.

  • Page 67: Changing The Boot Priority

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Changing the Boot Priority It is sometimes necessary to change your computer’s boot sequence. For example, when you need to boot from a diskette or CD-ROM. To change the boot priority, proceed as follows: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2.

  • Page 68: Changing The Hard Drive Sequence

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Changing the Hard Drive Sequence If your computer has multiple hard disk drives installed, it might become necessary to change the hard drive boot sequence. For example, when you have more than one operating system installed. To change the hard drive boot sequence, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 69: Speeding Up The Boot Process

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Speeding up the Boot Process There are several options for speeding up the boot process. They in essence eliminate or replace displays or checks. To make these changes, proceed as follows: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2.

  • Page 70: Resetting Keyboard Features

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3. Select the item(s) you wish to change and use the [+] or [-] as follows: Field Speed Up Boot Selection Summary Disable Floppy check Disable 4. Press [Esc] twice then [Enter] twice to exit the BIOS Setup utility and to reboot the computer so changes immediately take effect.

  • Page 71: Changing The Keyboard Features

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Changing the Keyboard Features To change the keyboard features: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Highlight the “Main” menu. 3. Highlight “Keyboard Features” and press [Enter]. If you wish to leave “NumLock” on, skip steps 4 and 5, otherwise: 4.

  • Page 72: Flash Utility

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Flash Utility All computers have BIOS software in a read-only, non-volatile memory (ROM) chip. This BIOS initializes hardware and boots the operating system when the computer is turned on. The BIOS also provides access to other services such as keyboard and disk drives.

  • Page 73: Inside Your Computer

    Inside Your Computer Introduction This chapter shows the location of your computer’s internal components. Expansion information is also covered in this chapter along with illustrations detailing the: • Main logic board • Backplanes Each computer contains a main logic board and a backplane. The main logic board provides most of the chips and components.

  • Page 74: Improving Computer Performance

    Inside Your Computer Improving Computer Performance As your computing needs change, you can achieve improved computer performance • Installing additional computer memory • Adding a higher-performance video controller and/or more video memory • Upgrading your hard disk drives • Installing a higher performance main logic board design Preparing Your Computer for Expansion Before you begin to expand your computer, refer to Chapter 1, “Beyond Quick Setup,”...
  • Page 75 Inside Your Computer DEC01253-3 Figure 3-1. Computer Components...

  • Page 76: Main Logic Board Components

    Inside Your Computer Main Logic Board Components Figure Component Legend Video controller Onboard video memory Ethernet controller PCI/ISA/IDE Xcellerator (PIIX4) System and video FLASH BIOS Peripheral input/output controller Computer battery Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) Pentium® II processor Dip switch Intel 440LX chip (1) Not available on all models...
  • Page 77 Inside Your Computer DEC01256-2 Figure 3-2. Main Logic Board Components...

  • Page 78: Rear Panel Connectors

    Inside Your Computer Rear Panel Connectors Figure Connector Legend Parallel port 10/100BaseTX network port Keyboard port Mouse port Two USB ports Video (VGA) port Serial port AGP video port (located on rear chassis) (1) Not available on all models DEC01256-3 Figure 3-3.

  • Page 79: Main Logic Board Connectors

    Inside Your Computer Main Logic Board Connectors Figure Connector Legend Three 168-pin, DIMM, 64-bit SDRAM sockets Video memory (SGRAM) upgrade connectors AUI/BNC (network) connector AGP graphics expansion board connector (1) DIGITAL PC 5510 only DEC01256-4 Figure 3-4. Main Logic Board Connectors...

  • Page 80: Low Profile Backplane Components And Connectors

    Inside Your Computer Low Profile Backplane Components and Connectors Figure Connector Legend PCI expansion board connectors ISA expansion board connectors Primary IDE drive connector Secondary IDE drive connector (recommended for an installed CD- ROM drive) Diskette drive connector Audio rear panel connector CD-ROM audio input connector (CD-IN) Fax/modem audio input connector (F/M IN) Control panel connector...

  • Page 81: Low Profile Backplane Components And Connectors

    Inside Your Computer Low Profile Fax/Modem Audio Input Connector (F/M IN) Item H, Figure 3-5 Description Pin 1 Audio in (fax/modem) Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 Ground Pin 4 Microphone in (fax/modem) (1) DIGITAL PC 5510 only. 1 2 3 4 DEC01259-2 Figure 3-5.

  • Page 82: Short Tower Backplane Components And Connectors

    Inside Your Computer Short Tower Backplane Components and Connectors Figure Connector Legend Micro switch connector PCI expansion board connectors ISA expansion board connectors Crystal CS4236B audio controller Audio rear panel connector CD-ROM audio input connector (CD-IN) (1) (2) Fax/modem audio input connector (F/M IN) Control panel connector Fan connector (user option) Diskette drive connector...

  • Page 83: Short Tower Backplane Components And Connectors

    Inside Your Computer Short Tower Fax/Modem Audio Input Connector (F/M IN) Item G, Figure 3-6 Description Pin 1 Audio in (fax/modem) Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 Ground Pin 4 Microphone in (fax/modem) (1) DIGITAL PC 5510 only 1 2 3 4 DEC01257-2 Figure 3-6.

  • Page 84: Audio Card Connectors (Digital Pc 5510 Only)

    Inside Your Computer Audio Card Connectors (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) Computers with the Crystal CS4236B sound chip come with an audio adapter card installed. This card allows you to connect speakers to your computer. NOTE : The location of this adapter card might vary depending on your computer model.

  • Page 85: Audio Adapter Card Connectors

    Inside Your Computer DEC01260 Figure 3-7. Audio Adapter Card Connectors 3-13...

  • Page 86: Network Adapter Card Connector

    Inside Your Computer Network Adapter Card Connector Your DIGITAL PC is network ready. You may add an optional network or other “feature” card, expanding your systems capabilities. Two cards that are offered are a network adapter card with a BNC (10Base2) connector and another network card with an AUI (10Base5) connector.

  • Page 87: Network Adapter Card Orientation And Installation

    Inside Your Computer Version Version Version Version DEC01318-3 Figure 3-8. Network Adapter Card Orientation and Installation 3-15...

  • Page 88: Removing The Main Logic Board

    Inside Your Computer Removing the Main Logic Board To remove the main logic board: 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. WARNING : Make sure you disconnect the power cords from the computer and monitor or the power cords from the power outlets.

  • Page 89: Replacing The Main Logic Board

    Inside Your Computer Replacing the Main Logic Board To replace the main logic board: 1. Carefully slide the main logic board into the chassis. Make sure the main logic board completely engages the backplane and the two latches fully lock into place. 2.

  • Page 90: Removing The Main Logic Board

    Inside Your Computer DEC01261 Figure 3-9. Removing the Main Logic Board 3-18...

  • Page 91: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    Inside Your Computer Replacing the Lithium Battery Your computer comes with a Lithium 3 V dc coin-style battery. If your computer ever fails to retain the correct date, time, or configuration settings when it is turned on, you need to replace the battery. To replace the Lithium battery, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 92: Replacing The Battery

    Inside Your Computer DEC01256-6 Figure 3-10. Replacing the Battery 3-20...

  • Page 93: Installing A Higher Performance Processor

    Inside Your Computer Installing a Higher Performance Processor Your computer is equipped with a single Intel Pentium® II processor module installed in the Slot 1 socket on the main logic board. Total computer performance is based upon your computer’s main logic board design, speed and L2 cache of the processor module, amount of computer memory, video controller type and amount of video memory, and performance characteristics of your hard disk drive.

  • Page 94: Removing The Installed Processor

    Inside Your Computer 5. Release the processor from its socket by pushing in on the two plastic tabs at each side of the processor (see Figure 3-11). 6. Carefully remove the old processor and fan assembly from the socket. DEC01262-2 Figure 3-11.

  • Page 95: Installing A New Processor

    Inside Your Computer 7. Carefully insert the new processor into the socket on the main logic board (see Figure 3-12). 8. Secure the new processor to the socket by pushing out on the two plastic tabs at each side of the processor. DEC01262-3 Figure 3-12.

  • Page 96: Installing A Voltage Regulator Module (Vrm)

    Inside Your Computer 9. Connect the fan assembly to the backplane. 10. Set all appropriate switch settings on the main logic board. Refer to Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” for jumper and switch location settings with the “Processor Clock Speed Switch Settings” table. 11.

  • Page 97: Installing A Vrm

    Inside Your Computer DEC01256-9 Figure 3-13. Installing a VRM 3-25...

  • Page 98: Main Logic Board Expansion

    Main Logic Board Expansion Introduction This chapter provides detailed instructions on installing the following main logic board options: • Computer memory • Video memory Refer to Chapter 1, “Beyond Quick Setup,” for information on removing and replacing your computer’s outside cover. Installing Additional Computer Memory Your computer supports 168-pin DIMM memory modules utilizing Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) technology.
  • Page 99 Main Logic Board Expansion Computer memory is installed using the three DIMM sockets located on the main logic board as shown in Figure 4-1. All three DIMM sockets (J18, J19, and J20) accept single or dual bank DIMMs. When adding memory make sure you reference the memory configuration table and follow these memory expansion guidelines: •...

  • Page 100: Dimm Socket Locations

    Main Logic Board Expansion DIMM 2 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DEC01256-7 Figure 4-1. DIMM Socket Locations...

  • Page 101: Memory Configurations

    Main Logic Board Expansion Memory Configurations DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0 Total 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 48 MB 64 MB 16 MB 16 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB...

  • Page 102: Installing A Dimm

    Main Logic Board Expansion Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, perform the following: 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. 3. Remove the outside cover. 4. Align the notches on the DIMM with the key notches in the socket. 5.

  • Page 103: Installing A Dimm

    Main Logic Board Expansion Figure 4-2. Installing a DIMM...

  • Page 104: Installing Video Memory

    Main Logic Board Expansion Installing Video Memory Your computer comes with either an integrated Matrox 3D graphics controller and 2 MB of SGRAM video memory on the main logic board or, a Diamond AGP graphics card with 4 MB of SGRAM video memory on the card. You can upgrade both video options to 6 MB and 8 MB respectively by installing an optional 4 MB SODIMM.

  • Page 105: Video Memory Installation

    Main Logic Board Expansion DEC01512 Figure 4-3. Video Memory Installation...

  • Page 106: Adding Expansion Boards

    Adding Expansion Boards Introduction Your computer contains expansion slots located on a backplane and an AGP slot on the main logic board. This chapter describes the location of these slots and provides detailed instructions on installing ISA, PCI, and AGP expansion boards. Plug and Play technology eliminates the process of manually configuring optional expansion boards for operation in your computer.

  • Page 107: Expansion Slots (Low Profile Computers)

    Adding Expansion Boards Expansion Slots (Low Profile Computers) Your computer’s low profile backplane contains four connectors for installing up to three expansion boards: • Two ISA expansion boards and one PCI expansion board or • One ISA expansion board and two PCI expansion boards (refer to the table). Expansion Slot Description Designation...

  • Page 108: Expansion Board Slots (Low Profile Computers)

    Adding Expansion Boards ISA2 PCI2 ISA1 PCI1 DEC01259-3 Figure 5-1. Expansion Board Slots (Low Profile Computers)

  • Page 109: Expansion Slots (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Expansion Boards Expansion Slots (Short Tower Computers) Your short tower backplane contains six connectors for installing up to five expansion boards: • Three ISA expansion boards and two (or less) PCI expansion boards or • Three PCI expansion boards and two ISA (or less) expansion boards (refer to the table).

  • Page 110: Expansion Board Slots (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Expansion Boards ISA1 ISA2 PCI3 ISA3 PCI2 PCI1 DEC01257-3 Figure 5-2. Expansion Board Slots (Short Tower Computers)

  • Page 111: Installing Expansion Boards

    Adding Expansion Boards Installing Expansion Boards To install an ISA or PCI local bus expansion board: NOTE : Read and fully understand your optional expansion board’s documentation before installing it. Do not install non-Plug and Play expansion boards until you have run the ICU to determine what configuration the ICU recommends.

  • Page 112: Removing A Metal Filler Plate

    Adding Expansion Boards DEC01268-2 Figure 5-3. Removing a Metal Filler Plate...
  • Page 113 Adding Expansion Boards 6. Insert the new expansion board into the socket. 7. Push the expansion board firmly into place. 8. Secure the expansion board to the slot with the screw removed in step 5. 9. Replace the outside cover. 10.

  • Page 114: Installing An Expansion Board

    Adding Expansion Boards DEC01268-3 Figure 5-4. Installing an Expansion Board...

  • Page 115: Installing An Agp Graphics Accelerator Card

    Adding Expansion Boards Installing an AGP Graphics Accelerator Card To install an AGP video card: NOTE : Read and fully understand your AGP card’s documentation before installing it. 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. 3.

  • Page 116: Removing A Metal Filler Plate (Agp Card)

    Adding Expansion Boards DEC01513 Figure 5-5. Removing a Metal Filler Plate (AGP Card) 5-11...
  • Page 117 Adding Expansion Boards 5. Insert the AGP card into the AGP socket. 6. Push the AGP card firmly into place. 7. For short tower computers only, secure the AGP card to the slot with the screw removed in step 4. For low profile computers, do not use the screw. The top cover for the low profile computer’s chassis securely holds the AGP card in place.

  • Page 118: Installing An Agp Card

    Adding Expansion Boards DEC01514 Figure 5-6. Installing an AGP Card 5-13...

  • Page 119: Removing Expansion Boards

    Adding Expansion Boards Removing Expansion Boards If you remove a legacy expansion board or remove an expansion board from a computer running Windows NT Workstation, run the ICU. Use the ICU bootable diskette with Windows NT Workstation. Windows 95 users removing legacy expansion boards can use the ICU that is integrated into Windows 95.

  • Page 120: Adding Mass Storage Devices

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Introduction This chapter provides detailed information on installing mass storage devices, such as another hard disk drive, a tape drive, or another diskette drive. This chapter also describes how to connect diskette, IDE, and SCSI mass storage devices after installation.
  • Page 121 Adding Mass Storage Devices Before adding mass storage devices to your computer, review the following installation guidelines: 1. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for your device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device. Set all switches and jumpers accordingly before installing the device.
  • Page 122 Adding Mass Storage Devices − ATAPI storage devices such as CD-ROM and tape backup drives should be connected to the secondary IDE interface. This increases overall computer performance if a hard drive is connected to the primary interface. If the ATAPI drive is the only device installed on the secondary interface, configure the drive for “master”...

  • Page 123: Installing Mass Storage Devices (Low Profile Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices (Low Profile Computers) Your low profile computer contains four mass storage device bays: • The middle-front device bay contains a factory installed 3½-inch diskette drive (A, Figure 6-1). • The bottom-right device bay is accessible from the front of the computer and can hold a 3½-inch or 5¼-inch half-height device (B, Figure 6-1).
  • Page 124 Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC01269 Figure 6-1. Storage Device Bay Locations (Low Profile Computers)

  • Page 125: Installing A 3½-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing a 3½-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers) The following procedures describe how to install a 3½-inch device into the bottom- right device bay. NOTE : Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device.

  • Page 126: Installing A 3½-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices 6. Carefully slide the 3½-inch device into the device bay. Secure the device using the supplied mounting screws. 7. If necessary, replace the filler panel. 8. Connect the power and data cables to the 3½-inch device. Refer to "Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices (Low Profile Computers)"...

  • Page 127: Installing A 5¼-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing a 5¼-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers) The following procedures describe how to install a 5¼-inch device into the bottom- right device bay. NOTE : Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device.

  • Page 128: Installing A 5¼-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC00757-7 Figure 6-4. Installing a 5¼-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers)

  • Page 129: Connecting Diskette And Ide Devices (Low Profile Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices (Low Profile Computers) To connect diskette and IDE devices, perform the following: 1. Connect the supplied ribbon cable to the appropriate device as shown in figures 6-5 and 6-6. NOTE : If only one IDE device is installed, make sure you use the ribbon cable connector furthest from the backplane connector.

  • Page 130: Diskette Drive Data Cable Connections (Low Profile Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Figure Legend Diskette Drive Component Power supply Power connections Diskette drive connection (5¼ inch devices) Backplane diskette drive connection Diskette drive connection (3½ inch devices) Diskette drive DEC01271-2 Figure 6-5. Diskette Drive Data Cable Connections (Low Profile Computers) 6-11...
  • Page 131 Adding Mass Storage Devices Figure Legend IDE Drive Component Power supply Primary IDE hard disk drive Power connections Primary IDE hard disk drive connections Backplane IDE drive connection (primary) Secondary IDE hard disk drive connections CD-ROM drive (not available on all models) Backplane IDE drive connection (secondary) (1) The CD-ROM drive is connected to the secondary IDE port and configured as a master drive.

  • Page 132: Ide Drive Data Cable Connections (Low Profile Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC01271-2 Figure 6-6. IDE Drive Data Cable Connections (Low Profile Computers) 6-13...

  • Page 133: Installing Mass Storage Devices (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices (Short Tower Computers) Your short tower computer contains six mass storage device bays: • The top device bay contains a factory installed 3½-inch diskette drive (A, Figure 6-7). • The second device bay (B, Figure 6-7) contains a factory installed CD-ROM (not available on all models).

  • Page 134: Storage Device Bay Locations (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC01272-2 Figure 6-7. Storage Device Bay Locations (Short Tower Computers) 6-15...

  • Page 135: Removing The Front Bezel (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Removing the Front Bezel (Short Tower Computers) To install mass storage devices into the front access drive bays you must first remove the front bezel. To remove the bezel: 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2.

  • Page 136: Removing The Front Bezel

    Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC00758-11 Figure 6-8. Removing the Front Bezel 6-17...

  • Page 137: Installing A 3½-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing a 3½-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers) The following procedures describe how to install 3½-inch device into a front-access device bay. NOTE : Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device.

  • Page 138: Installing A 3½-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC00758-8 Figure 6-9. Installing a 3½-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers) 6-19...

  • Page 139: Installing A 5¼-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing a 5¼-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers) The following procedures describe how to install 5¼-inch device into a front-access device bay. NOTE : Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device.

  • Page 140: Installing 5¼-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC00758-9 Figure 6-10. Installing 5¼-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers) 6-21...

  • Page 141: Installing An Internal 3½-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing an Internal 3½-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers) The following procedures describe how to install a low profile, 1-inch high, 3½-inch mass storage device into the internal device bay. NOTE : Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your mass storage device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device.

  • Page 142: Accessing The Internal 3½-Inch Device Bay (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC01273-2 Figure 6-11. Accessing the Internal 3½-Inch Device Bay (Short Tower Computers) 6-23...
  • Page 143 Adding Mass Storage Devices 7. Attach the 3½-inch device to the internal 3½-inch device bay. Secure the device using the supplied mounting screws. DEC01273-3 Figure 6-12. Attaching a 3½-Inch Device to the Internal 3½-inch Device Bay (Short Tower Computers) 8. Secure the internal 3½-inch device bay to the chassis using the screw(s) removed in step 5.

  • Page 144: Connecting Diskette And Ide Devices (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices (Short Tower Computers) To connect a diskette or IDE device, perform the following: 1. Connect the supplied ribbon cable to the device as shown in Figure 6-13 and 6-14. NOTE : If only one IDE device is installed, make sure you use the ribbon cable connector furthest from the backplane connector.

  • Page 145: Diskette Device Data Cable Connections (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Figure Legend Diskette Drive Component Power connection Diskette drive Diskette drive connections Backplane diskette drive connection Power supply DEC01274-2 Figure 6-13. Diskette Device Data Cable Connections (Short Tower Computers) 6-26...

  • Page 146: Ide Device Data Cable Connections (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Figure Legend IDE Drive Component Backplane IDE drive connection (primary) Power connections Power supply Primary IDE hard disk drive Primary IDE hard disk drive connections Backplane IDE drive connection (secondary) Secondary IDE hard disk drive connections CD-ROM drive (not available on all models) (1) The CD-ROM drive is connected to the secondary IDE port and configured as a master drive.

  • Page 147: Adding Scsi Devices

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Adding SCSI Devices When adding a SCSI device, your computer configuration, SCSI adapter, and all SCSI devices must work together for optimum performance. Use the following guidelines to configure your computer and all SCSI devices. • Fast and wide SCSI supports up to 16 devices.
  • Page 148 Adding Mass Storage Devices To connect SCSI devices, perform the following: 1. Connect the supplied ribbon cable to the appropriate device(s) as shown in Figure 6-15. Make sure the cable is connected with the correct orientation. Most cables and connectors are keyed so you cannot connect them backwards. If your cable or device is not keyed, you must connect pin 1 of the cable to pin 1 of the device's connector.
  • Page 149 Adding Mass Storage Devices Figure Component Legend SCSI hard disk drive or other device Power connection Single-ended active terminator SCSI drive connectors SCSI adapter connector (50-pin narrow) External SCSI connector (68-pin wide) Power supply SCSI adapter connector (68-pin wide) 6-30...

  • Page 150: Scsi Device Data Cable Connections (Short Tower Computers)

    Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC01274-4 Figure 6-15. SCSI Device Data Cable Connections (Short Tower Computers) 6-31...

  • Page 151: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Introduction This appendix provides information about the technical characteristics of your computer. • Computer specifications • PCI and ISA expansion slots • Power supply and input power • Nominal current requirements • Power supply and power cord requirements •...

  • Page 152: Features

    Technical Specifications Features Feature Specification ® PCI chipset Intel 440LX (Pentium External L2 cache 512 KB Video memory 2 MB SGRAM Video controller Matrox 3D graphics controller Diamond AGP card Network Single-chip DIGITAL 21143 PCI Ethernet LAN controller (not available on all models) Supports 10Base-T (Twisted-Pair) and 100Base-TX (Fast Ethernet) connections...

  • Page 153: Computer Dimensions (Low Profile

    Technical Specifications Computer Dimensions (Low Profile) Dimension Specification Width 450.8 mm (17.75 in.) Length 419.1 mm (16.5 in.) Height 105.7 mm (4.2 in.) Weight 14.1 kg (31.2 lb) Computer Dimensions (Short Tower) Dimension Specification Width 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) Depth 444.5 mm (17.5 in.) Height 406.4 mm (16.0 in.)

  • Page 154: Environmental Specifications

    Nonoperating shock 30 G, 11 ms halfsine Environmental Monitoring DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computers contain internal circuitry that monitors the various internal environmental operating conditions of the system. Operating Temperature Internal chassis temperature is constantly monitored to ensure that the processor is within specified operational tolerances.

  • Page 155: Product Materials And Recycling

    Technical Specifications Product Materials and Recycling This computer has been designed with several features intended to reduce environmental impact in manufacturing, use, and end-of-life disposition. Ozone Depleting This product and its shipping package do not contain, nor are Substances (ODS) they manufactured with, Class I ODS, as defined in Title VI, section 611 of the clean air act amendments of 1990.

  • Page 156: Computer Recycling

    Technical Specifications Computer Recycling DIGITAL’s Global Supply Operations Americas Materials Recovery Operation is one of the first 20 organizations in the world to register with the ISO 14001 certification. This facility handles the return and disposition/disassembly of DIGITAL products. The new ISO 14001 standards measure efforts in pollution prevention, preserving natural resources, and protecting the environment.

  • Page 157: Low Profile System Input Power Requirements

    Technical Specifications Low Profile System Input Power Requirements Rated Voltage Maximum Range Rated Input Operating Range Current @ Frequency Range 145 W 100 V ac - 120 V ac 88 V ac - 135 V ac 2.0 A 47 Hz - 63 Hz 220 V ac - 240 V ac 176 V ac - 265 V ac 1.1 A...

  • Page 158: Current Requirements

    Technical Specifications Current Requirements Your computer’s power supply provides the following maximum current requirements: Low Profile (145 W) Total power 145 W maximum: • +3.3 V 0 A min, 7.0 A max. • +5 V 2.0 A min, 18.5 A max. •...

  • Page 159: Power Cord Requirements

    Technical Specifications Power Cord Requirements WARNING: Do not attempt to modify or use an external 100 V ac (Japan only) or 115 V ac power cord for 220-240 V ac input power. Modifying either power cord can cause personal injury and severe equipment damage. The power cord used with this computer must meet the following criteria: •...

  • Page 160: Main Logic Board Switch Settings

    Technical Specifications Main Logic Board Switch Settings The switch settings located on the main logic board can be set to control many features in your computer. Use the following tables and figure to locate the switch settings on the main logic board and then modify the settings for desired results. Feature Function Setting...

  • Page 161: Processor Clock Speed Switch Settings

    Technical Specifications Processor Clock Speed Switch Settings The following table provides the switch settings for a number of available Pentium processors. The switches are set correctly for the processor that came with the computer you purchased. You only need to change the processor switch settings, that is SW1, should you upgrade to another processor.

  • Page 162: A-1. Main Logic Board Switch Locations

    Technical Specifications 8 9 10 DEC01256-8 Figure A-1. Main Logic Board Switch Locations A-12...

  • Page 163: If You Forget Your Password

    Technical Specifications If You Forget Your Password Use the following procedure to erase a password from your computer. 1. Turn off your computer and remove the outside cover. 2. Change switch SW1-1 to clear (switch ON). 3. Reconnect your computer and turn it on. Booting your computer with this switch in the ON position erases the existing password(s).

  • Page 164: Device Mapping

    Device Mapping Introduction This appendix provides a series of tables listing mapping and address information related to computer memory and various main logic board devices (keyboard controller, interrupt controller, DMA controller, etc.). Your computer's memory and address locations are allocated at the factory to operate within a standard PC environment.

  • Page 165: Full Range Processor Memory Address Map

    Device Mapping Full Range Processor Memory Address Map Range Function Size 0 to 9FFFFh Base memory 640 KB A0000h to BFFFFh Video RAM 128 KB C0000h to C7FFFh Video BIOS 32 KB C8000h to DFFFFh BIOS extension ROM (AT bus 96 KB used) E0000h to FFFFFh...

  • Page 166: I/O Address Map

    Device Mapping I/O Address Map Range (hexadecimal) Function 000 - 00F DMA controller one 020 - 021 Interrupt controller one 040 - 043 Interval timer 060 - 06F Keyboard controller 070 - 07F Real-Time Clock (RTC), NMI 080 - 08F DMA page register 0A0 - 0A1 Interrupt controller two...
  • Page 167 Device Mapping Range (hexadecimal) Function 2F8 - 2FF COM2 378 - 37A LPT1 388 - 38B Audio, FM music synthesizer 3BC - 3BE LPT3 3E8 - 3EF COM3 3F0 - 3F7 Diskette (floppy disk) controller 3F6 - 3F7 Primary/secondary IDE controller (alt status, device address) 3F8 - 3FF COM1 Edge/level control register - INTCNTRL1...

  • Page 168: Computer Interrupt Levels

    Device Mapping Computer Interrupt Levels Interrupt Number Interrupt Source IRQ0 Timer tick IRQ1 Keyboard controller IRQ2 Cascade interrupt IRQ3 COM2, COM4 (if enabled) IRQ4 COM1, COM3 (if enabled) IRQ5 Audio (if enabled) IRQ6 Diskette (floppy disk) drive (if enabled) IRQ7 LPT1, LPT3 (if enabled) IRQ8 Real Time Clock (RTC)

  • Page 169: Dma Channel Assignment

    Device Mapping DMA Channel Assignment Channel Controller Function Refresh Audio (if enabled) Diskette (floppy disk) controller, if enabled Cascade DMA Audio (for full duplex) Available Available...

  • Page 170: Video Output Information

    Video Output Information Introduction Your computer can be used with a variety of industry-standard VGA analog monitors. These computers also support several PCI local bus video adapters as well as many industry-standard ISA video adapters. CAUTION: Your monitor’s capabilities must match the capabilities of the onboard video controller or an optional video adapter if you select a video resolution higher than 640 x 480.

  • Page 171: Video Resolution Modes

    Video Output Information Video Resolution Modes Resolution Horizontal Refresh Dot Clock Video Memory Mode Freq (kHz) Rate (Hz) (MHz) Size 640x480x4 31.5 25.0 2 MB 640x480x8 37.5 31.5 2 MB 640x480x8 43.3 36.0 2 MB 6 4 0 x 4 8 0 x 1 6 3 7 .
  • Page 172 Video Output Information Resolution Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock Video Memory Mode Freq (kHz) Freq (Hz) (MHz) Size 1024x768x24 68.7 94.5 4 MB 1024x768x32 60.0 78.7 4 MB 1024x768x32 68.7 94.5 4 MB 1152x864x8 67.6 105.0 2 MB 1152x864x8 77.1 121.5 2 MB 1152x864x16 67.6...

  • Page 173: Glossary

    Glossary Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Technology providing increased bandwidth between the computer’s graphics controller and memory, allowing faster processing of texture maps and 3D application. address A specific location or range of locations in your computer's memory or in a port (such as a parallel or serial port).
  • Page 174 Glossary batch file A defined series of commands saved in a file, which can then be executed as a unit in order to save time and/or keystrokes. MS-DOS batch files have the extension .BAT. Batch files created for other operating systems, such as Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation, might have other extensions.
  • Page 175 Glossary byte The amount of storage space used to represent one character (such as a letter or number). One byte contains eight bits. The following table describes other commonly-used units of electronic storage space. These units are typically used to describe amounts of available memory.
  • Page 176 Glossary CMOS A type of memory that uses very little power. CMOS memory is often used to store information such as the time and date for your computer’s internal clock. cursor A line, block, or other indicator on your monitor screen. The cursor identifies the point at which typed characters or other information will appear on the screen.
  • Page 177 Glossary Direct Memory Access (DMA) DMA displays or delivers information from your computer's memory without making use of the processor. Devices with DMA capability (for example, many sound cards) must be properly configured in order for your computer to recognize and make use of this ability.
  • Page 178 Glossary Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) An option available in your computer's BIOS which affects the way a printer attached to your parallel port communicates with your computer. If your printer supports this standard, enabling the ECP option will allow faster printing. extended memory (XMS) Memory beyond 1 MB that can only be accessed by use of extended memory manager software (such as HIMEM.SYS, included with MS-DOS and Windows).
  • Page 179 Glossary hardware Computers, printers, modems and other physical devices for managing electronically stored information. icon A symbol or picture on your monitor screen that represents a file, a software application, an operating system command, or some other form of stored information. Groups of icons might sometimes be referred to as button bars or toolbars.
  • Page 180 Glossary jumper Jumper pins allow you to set specific computer parameters. They are set by changing the pin location of jumper blocks. A jumper block is a small, plastic- encased conductor (shorting plug) that slips over the pins. To change a jumper setting (make sure that your computer is turned OFF), remove the jumper from its current location with your fingers.
  • Page 181 Glossary memory-resident A condition in which software remains loaded in your computer's memory but does not operate until and unless it is activated by the user or by another software application. For example, a virus-detection program might be memory-resident. microprocessor A computer chip that processes electronic information and instructions, such as Intel’s Pentium or Pentium Pro computer chips.
  • Page 182 Glossary Pel - Picture Element, also known as Pixel The smallest graphic unit that can be displayed on the screen of your monitor. This unit is usually a single-colored dot; the size of the dot is determined by the dot pitch of your monitor (typically .25 mm to .42 mm).
  • Page 183 Glossary ROM BIOS See Basic Input/Output System and Read-Only Memory. ROM BIOS software enables your computer to control major input/output devices such as the keyboard and disk drives. SCSI device Hardware that communicates with your computer via a specific data-transmission technology (Small Computer System Interface).
  • Page 184 Glossary system utilities Software designed to increase your computer’s efficiency, determine whether it is operating properly, and/or correct problems that might arise as you use your computer. Some system utility software might be provided with your computer (such as a Setup program). Other utility software is available from various commercial and non-commercial sources.
  • Page 185 Index 3½-inch mass storage devices BIOS setup utility installing accessing, 2-2 front device bay, 6-17 changing boot sequence, 2-17, 2-18 3½-inch mass storage devices (bottom bay) changing time and date, 2-5 installing configuring diskette drives, 2-14 Low Profile, 6-6 configuring hard disk drives, 2-15 3½-inch mass storage devices (front bay) eliminating passwords, 2-8 installing...
  • Page 186 Index computer, 1-14 components inside DIGITAL PC 5510, 3-2 environmental features, A-5, A-6 main logic board, 3-4 ergonomics components/connectors providing a comfortable working environment, Low Profile, 3-9 1-27 short tower, 3-11 executing the BIOS Setup utility, 2-2 computer expansion boards chassis lockdown, 1-14 installing, 5-6, 5-10 components, 3-2...
  • Page 187 Index SGRAM module (video memory), 4-7 installing expansion boards, 5-6, 5-10 installing mass storage devices removing the front bezel, 6-17 low profile, 6-4 replacing computer battery, 3-20 short tower, 6-15 S.M.A.R.T IDE devices, 6-1 Lithium battery SCSI devices replacing, 3-20 connecting, 6-29 local printer (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) SCSI guidelines, 6-29...
  • Page 188 Index Voltage Regulator Module Windows enhanced keyboard installing, 3-25 using, 1-26 IN-4...

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