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DIGITAL PC 3010
System Reference
Part Number: ER-F3GWW-UA. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL PC 3010 System Reference Part Number: ER-F3GWW-UA. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Digital Equipment Corporation. All Rights Reserved. AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. DEC and the DIGITAL logo are registered trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft 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.
  • 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 Energy Star Compliant The DIGITAL PC 3010 series of computers are 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 3010 Computers..................Audience........................Organization ........................Conventions........................xiii Special Notices ......................Beyond Quick Setup Introduction........................Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................Rear Panel Connectors and Voltage Select Switch............
  • Page 8 Contents Using the BIOS Setup Utility What is the BIOS Setup Utility? ..................Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility ................Helpful Hints......................Changing Your Computer’s Configuration ..............Changing Time and Date....................Setting Up Security ......................Setting Supervisor and User Passwords..............Enabling Password On Boot ..................Eliminating User and Supervisor Passwords ............
  • Page 9 Contents Main Logic Board Expansion Introduction........................Installing Additional Computer Memory ................. Memory Configurations..................... Installing a DIMM ...................... Adding Expansion Boards Introduction........................Expansion Slots ......................Installing Expansion Boards................... Removing Expansion Boards ..................Adding Mass Storage Devices Introduction........................Installing Mass Storage Devices..................Installing a 3½-Inch Device ..................
  • Page 10 Contents Technical Specifications Introduction........................Computer Specifications....................Features........................Computer Dimensions ....................Shipping/Packaging Dimensions................Environmental Specifications ..................ISA Expansion Slots ...................... PCI Local Bus Expansion Slots ..................System Input Power Requirements................Power Supply Requirements ..................Current Requirements ....................Power Cord Requirements .................... Main Logic Board Jumper Settings................
  • Page 11 Contents Figures Typical DIGITAL PC 3010 Computer ................1-1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators ..............1-2. Rear Panel Connectors and Voltage Select Switch..........1-3. Removing the Outside Cover ................1-4. Replacing the Outside Cover................1-5. Attaching the Hasp ....................1-11 1-6.

  • Page 12: Preface

    Preface Introduction This guide describes how to operate, configure, and upgrade DIGITAL PC 3010 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.

  • Page 13: Latest Product Information And Updates

    You can also access software updates through DIGITAL’s Bulletin Board Service (BBS) by calling: In the United States: (508) 496-8800 DIGITAL PC 3010 Computers Your DIGITAL PC 3010 computer features: • Low-profile enclosure with 100 W power supply • ZIF Socket 7 compatible processors •...

  • Page 14: Typical Digital Pc 3010 Computer

    Preface DEC01283 Typical DIGITAL PC 3010 Computer...

  • Page 15: Audience

    Preface Audience This guide is written specifically for anyone responsible for configuring and expanding a DIGITAL PC 3010 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 also explains how to physically secure your computer to a desk or table, connect optional external devices (such as a printer, a USB device, etc.),...

  • Page 16: Conventions

    Preface • Appendix A: Technical Specifications —This appendix lists vital computer operating and performance specifications. Also included is information about your computer’s jumper and switch settings. • 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.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Beyond Quick Setup

    Beyond Quick Setup Introduction This chapter describes your 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 a printer, a USB device, etc.), use your computer’s Windows enhanced keyboard, and create a comfortable working environment.

  • Page 19: 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. Hard disk drive activity LED Lights when your hard disk drive is in use.

  • Page 20: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Beyond Quick Setup DEC01284-2 Figure 1-1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Rear Panel Connectors And Voltage Select Switch

    Beyond Quick Setup DEC01285-2 Figure 1-2. Rear Panel Connectors and Voltage Select Switch...

  • Page 23: 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 24 Beyond Quick Setup DEC01286-2 Figure 1-3. Removing the Outside Cover...

  • Page 25: 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 26 Beyond Quick Setup DEC01286-3 Figure 1-4. Replacing the Outside Cover...

  • Page 27: Chassis Lockdown

    Beyond Quick Setup Chassis Lockdown A chassis lockdown hasp is located at the rear of your computer. It is secured to the outside cover with the hasp opening located near the top-right of the rear panel. When locked, the hasp prevents others from opening and removing the computer's outside cover.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Hasp

    Beyond Quick Setup Attaching the Hasp 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.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 1-8) bring up the Start menu much like pointing and clicking the left mouse button on the Start button.

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34: 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 35: 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 permanently information about your computer's hardware and software 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 36: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility • Change the boot options • Reconfigure power management • Increase your computer’s frame buffer size Additionally, you will need to change your computer’s initial setup after: • Upgrading hardware (such as adding a new hard drive) •...
  • Page 37 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Function Help (provides a general help screen) Exit (Exits the Setup utility and exits sub menus within the Setup utility) ↑↓ arrow keys Select Item ← → arrow keys Select Menu -/+ or spacebar Change Values Enter Select >...

  • Page 38: 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.
  • Page 39 Using the BIOS Setup Utility If "Password On Boot" is enabled, and both the supervisor and user passwords are enabled, you need to enter either the supervisor or user password to use the computer. Password on boot limits who accesses the computer and the level of functionality you receive.

  • Page 40: Enabling Password On Boot

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility 4. Press [Esc] then [Enter] twice to exit the BIOS Setup utility and to reboot the computer so changes immediately take affect. The computer runs the POST and then asks for the password, which has just been set.

  • Page 41: Protecting Against Boot Sector Viruses

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility 4. Press Enter three times. You have cleared the old password and are returned to the “Security” menu. Verify that the appropriate password is disabled by checking “User Password is” or the “Supervisor Password is” field, whichever is relevant.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Setting Power Management Options

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility • SETUP Prompt − Found in the “Main” menu under “Boot Options,” this feature allows disabling the [F2] Setup prompt during the boot sequence. Although this feature does not prevent entering setup if you know the setup key, it will help prevent infrequent users from accessing Setup.
  • Page 44 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 4. Press the [+] key to select one of the available options: • Maximum Power Savings ¾ settings that conserve the greatest amount of system power • Maximum Performance ¾ settings that conserve power, while allowing the greatest system performance •...

  • Page 45: Increasing Your Computer's Video Memory

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Increasing Your Computer’s Video Memory Your computer supports Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) for video buffering. This advanced architecture allows you to map a variety of frame buffer sizes into your computer’s memory. UMA replaces traditional video memory by allowing computer memory to be allocated for the video.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Autotyping A Hard Disk

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Autotyping a Hard Disk To Autotype a newly installed hard disk: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Highlight the “Main” menu. 3. Select a "Primary Master/Slave" or "Secondary Master/Slave" field to assign the new hard disk and press [Enter]. 4.

  • Page 48: 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 49 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 5. If your computer has more that one hard disk drive or you wish to boot from a networked hard drive, use the “Hard Drive” menu to set the boot order for available hard disk drives. Select the “Hard Drive” choice on the “Boot”...

  • Page 50: Speeding Up The Boot Process

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility Speeding up the Boot Process There are three 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 51: Flash Utility

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility 4. Select the item(s) you wish to change and use the [+] or [-] as follows: Field Speed Up Boot Selection Floppy check Disable Summary screen Disable Quiet boot Disable 5. Press [Esc] twice then [Enter] twice to exit the BIOS Setup utility and to reboot the computer so changes immediately take effect.

  • Page 52: 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 • Backplane Each computer contains a main logic board and a backplane. The main logic board provides most of the chips and components.

  • Page 53: Improving Computer Performance

    Inside Your Computer Improving Computer Performance As your computing needs change, you can achieve improved computer performance by: • Installing additional computer 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 54: Computer Components

    Inside Your Computer DEC01289-2 Figure 3-1. Computer Components...

  • Page 55: Main Logic Board Components And Connectors

    Inside Your Computer Main Logic Board Components and Connectors Figure Component Legend Computer flash and video BIOS Computer battery Fan connector (User option) Onboard 256 KB pipeline burst cache Pentium processor (CPU) socket Two 168-pin, DIMM, 64-bit SDRAM sockets SiS 5597 Pentium PCI/ISA controller Super I/O controller...

  • Page 56: Main Logic Board Components And Connectors

    Inside Your Computer DEC1288-7 Figure 3-2. Main Logic Board Components and Connectors...

  • Page 57: Main Logic Board Connectors (Rear Panel)

    Inside Your Computer Main Logic Board Connectors (Rear Panel) Figure Connector Legend Keyboard port Mouse port Two USB ports Video (VGA) port Serial ports Parallel port...

  • Page 58: Main Logic Board Components (Rear Panel)

    Inside Your Computer DEC01288-2 Figure 3-3. Main Logic Board Components (Rear Panel)

  • Page 59: Backplane Components And Connectors

    Inside Your Computer 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 SCSI activity connector Control panel connector Fan connector (User option) Main logic board connectors Power connector...

  • Page 60: Backplane Components And Connectors

    Inside Your Computer DEC01295-2 Figure 3-4. Backplane Components and Connectors...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Removing The Main Logic Board

    Inside Your Computer DEC01290 Figure 3-5. Removing the Main Logic Board 3-11...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    Inside Your Computer Replacing the Lithium Battery Your computer comes with a Lithium 3 V dc wafer-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 64 Inside Your Computer DEC01288-5 Figure 3-6. Replacing the Battery 3-13...

  • Page 65: Installing A Higher Performance Processor

    Inside Your Computer Installing a Higher Performance Processor Your computer comes with ZIF Socket 7 compatible processor. Improving overall performance is based on your computer’s main logic board design, the amount of L2 cache and computer memory, the video controller type, as well as the performance characteristics of the installed hard disk drive(s).
  • Page 66 Inside Your Computer To install a higher performance processor: 1. Turn off your computer and monitor and then disconnect all external devices, monitor power, and ac power. CAUTION: Static electricity collects on non-conductors such as paper, cloth, or plastic. A static discharge can be damaging even though you often cannot see or feel it.
  • Page 67 Inside Your Computer 7. Install the new processor. Make sure pin 1 on the processor is aligned with pin 1 on the ZIF socket (A, Figure 3-7). Once the new processor is in place, return the release lever to its original position.

  • Page 68: Installing A Higher Performance Processor

    Inside Your Computer DEC01288-4 Figure 3-7. Installing a Higher Performance Processor 3-17...

  • Page 69: Main Logic Board Expansion

    Main Logic Board Expansion Introduction This chapter provides detailed instructions on installing additional computer memory Refer to Chapter 1, “Beyond Quick Setup,” 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 70 Main Logic Board Expansion Computer memory is installed using the two DIMM sockets located on the main logic board as shown in Figure 4-1. Sockets J2 and J3 can accept either single or dual bank DIMMs. When adding memory make sure you reference the memory configuration table and follow these memory expansion guidelines: •...
  • Page 71 Main Logic Board Expansion J2 (DIMM 0) J3 (DIMM 1) DEC01288-3 Figure 4-1. DIMM Socket Locations...

  • Page 72: Memory Configurations

    Main Logic Board Expansion Memory Configurations DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Total Socket J2 Socket J3 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 48 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB...

  • Page 73: Installing A Dimm

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

  • Page 74: Adding Expansion Boards

    Adding Expansion Boards Introduction Your computer’s expansion slots are located on a backplane. This chapter describes the location of these slots and provides detailed instructions on installing ISA and PCI expansion boards. Plug and Play technology eliminates the process of manually configuring optional expansion boards for operation in your computer.

  • Page 75: Expansion Slots

    Adding Expansion Boards Expansion Slots 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 76: Expansion Board Slots

    Adding Expansion Boards ISA2 PCI2 ISA1 PCI1 DEC01295-3 Figure 5-1. Expansion Board Slots...

  • Page 77: 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 78 Adding Expansion Boards DEC01291-2 Figure 5-2. Removing a Metal Filler Plate...
  • Page 79 Adding Expansion Boards 5. Insert the new expansion board into the socket. Push the expansion board firmly into place. 6. Secure the expansion board to the slot with the screw removed in step 4. 7. Replace the outside cover. 8. Connect all external devices and restore power. DEC01291-3 Figure 5-3.

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 CD-ROM, a tape drive, or another diskette drive. This chapter also describes how to connect diskette and IDE mass storage devices after installation.
  • Page 82 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 83 Adding Mass Storage Devices − ATAPI storage devices such as CD-ROM and tape backup drives should be connected to the secondary IDE interface. If the ATAPI drive is the only device installed on the secondary interface, configure the drive for “master” operation. If a hard disk drive is also connected to the secondary IDE interface, then configure the ATAPI drive for “slave”...

  • Page 84: Installing Mass Storage Devices

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices Your 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 bays are accessible from the front of the computer and can hold 3½-inch or 5¼-inch half-height devices (B, Figure 6-1).
  • Page 85 Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC01289-3 Figure 6-1. Storage Device Bay Locations...

  • Page 86: Installing A 3½-Inch Device

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing a 3½-Inch Device 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 87: Installing A 3½-Inch Device

    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. Connect the power and data cables to the 3½-inch device. Refer to "Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices" later in this chapter. DEC01292-2 Figure 6-3.

  • Page 88: Installing A 5¼-Inch Device

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing a 5¼-Inch Device 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 89: Installing A 5¼-Inch Device

    Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC01292-3 Figure 6-4. Installing a 5¼-Inch Device...

  • Page 90: Connecting Diskette And Ide Devices

    Adding Mass Storage Devices Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices 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 91 Adding Mass Storage Devices Figure Legend Diskette Drive Component Power supply Power connections Diskette drive connections Backplane diskette drive connection Diskette drive DEC01193 Figure 6-5. Diskette Drive Data Cable Connections 6-11...
  • Page 92 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 Optional CD-ROM drive Backplane IDE drive connection (secondary) The optional CD-ROM drive is connected to the secondary IDE port and configured as a master drive.
  • Page 93 Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC01294 Figure 6-6. IDE Drive Data Cable Connections 6-13...

  • Page 94: 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 95: Features

    Technical Specifications Features Feature Specification Chipset SiS 5597 PCI/ISA External L2 cache 256 KB onboard ISA clock 7.5/8.33 MHz PCI clock 30 MHz/33 MHz Data I/O 8-bit and 16-bit 32-bit Main logic board 168-pin, DIMM, 64-bit SDRAM (66 MHz or greater) memory 16 MB minimum (expandable up to 256 MB using 128 MB DIMMs)

  • Page 96: Computer Dimensions

    Technical Specifications Computer Dimensions 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) Shipping/Packaging Dimensions Specification Low Profile Short Tower Width 535,94mm (21.1 in.) 535,94mm (21.1 in.) Depth 628,65 mm (24.75 in.) 628,65 mm (24.75 in.)

  • Page 97: Environmental Specifications

    Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Attributes Specification Operating temperature 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -40 °C to 66 °C (-40 °F to 150.8 °F) Operating humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, (noncondensing) maximum wet bulb 40 °C (104 °F) Storage humidity 10% to 95% relative humidity, (noncondensing)

  • Page 98: System Input Power Requirements

    Technical Specifications System Input Power Requirements Rated Voltage Range Maximum Range Rated Input Current Operating Frequency Range 100 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 99: Current Requirements

    Technical Specifications Current Requirements Your computer’s power supply provides the following maximum current requirements: Total power 100 W maximum • +3.3 V 0 A min, 7.0 A max. • +5 V 2.0 A min, 7.0 A max. • +12 V 0 A min, 3.5 A max.

  • Page 100: 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 101 Technical Specifications Feature Function Setting Description Internal Disable W1, ON Allows you to disable the onboard video Enable W1, OFF controller. Must be set with W22 to select onboard video controller or external, add-on video card. CPU bus W2, ON Sets processor clock speed x 2 speed ratio W3, OFF...
  • Page 102 Technical Specifications Feature Function Setting Description CMOS Normal W11, pins 1 and 2, ON Clears CMOS of all BIOS setup information. /RTC Clear CMOS W11, pins 2 and 3, ON Use the Clear setting when your computer will battery not boot, and BIOS setup cannot be accessed due to configuration data corruption.
  • Page 103 Technical Specifications W5 W6 W7 W2 W3 W4 DEC1288-6 Figure A-1. Main Logic Board Jumper Locations A-10...

  • Page 104: 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 jumper W11 to Clear CMOS (pins 2 and 3). 3. Wait 10 seconds. Moving the jumper to pins 2 and 3 erases the existing password(s) and sets all BIOS settings back to their defaults.

  • Page 105: 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 106: Full Range Processor Memory Address Map

    Device Mapping Full Range Processor Memory Address Map Range Function Size 0000 to 9FFFFh Base memory 640 KB 0A0000h to 0BFFFFh Video RAM 128 KB 0C0000h to 0C7FFFh Video BIOS 32 KB 0C8000h to 0DFFFFh BIOS extension ROM (AT bus 96 KB used) 0E0000h to 0FFFFFh...

  • Page 107: 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 - 071 Real-Time Clock (RTC), NMI 080 - 08F DMA page register 0A0 - 0A1 Interrupt controller two...
  • Page 108 Device Mapping Range (hexadecimal) Function 2F8 - 2FF COM2 378 - 37A LPT1 3BC - 3BE LPT3 3E8 - 3EF COM3 3F0 - 3F5 Diskette (floppy disk) controller Primary/secondary IDE controller (alt status, device address) Diskette (floppy disk) controller 3F8 - 3FF COM1 Edge/level control register - INTCNTRL1 Edge/level control register - INTCNTRL2...

  • Page 109: 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 Available IRQ6 Diskette (floppy disk) drive, if enabled IRQ7 LPT1, LPT3, if enabled IRQ8 Real Time Clock (RTC) IRQ9...

  • Page 110: Dma Channel Assignment

    Device Mapping DMA Channel Assignment Channel Controller Function Available Available Diskette (floppy disk) controller, if enabled ECP, if enabled Cascade DMA Available Available Available...

  • Page 111: 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 112: Video Resolution Modes And Memory Reqirements

    Video Output Information Video Resolution Modes and Memory Reqirements Resolution Video Memory Allocations 0.5 MB 1 MB 1.5 MB 2 MB 2.5 MB 3 MB 3.5 MB 4 MB 640 x 480 x 8 640 x 480 x 16 640 x 480 x 24 800 x 600 x 4 800 x 600 x 8 800 x 600 x 16...

  • Page 113: Glossary

    Glossary address A specific location or range of locations in your computer's memory or in a port (such as a parallel or serial port). Memory addresses specify the location of information, while I/O addresses specify the location of a port used by a particular component of your computer.
  • Page 114 Glossary baud A unit of speed in data transmission, as one bit per second for binary signals. See also bits-per-second (bps). The smallest unit of electronically stored information, represented by the binary digits 0 or 1. See also byte. bits per second Abbreviated as bps.
  • Page 115 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. Kilobit (Kb) 1,024 bits Kilobyte (KB)
  • Page 116 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 117 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. DPMS 1.
  • Page 118 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 119 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.
  • Page 120 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 121 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 122 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). port The physical connection between your computer and a peripheral device, such as a printer, mouse, or SCSI device.
  • Page 123 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 124 Glossary Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) This advanced architecture allows you to map a variety of frame buffer sizes into your computer’s memory. UMA replaces traditional video memory by allowing computer memory to be allocated for the video. Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB is a new industry standard bi-directional bus designed to work with the PC architecture for connecting slow and medium speed (12 Mb/s) external peripherals to computer systems in a dynamically attachable, consistent,...

  • Page 125: Index

    Index 3½-inch mass storage devices (bottom bay) setting power management options, 2-9 installing speed up boot, 2-16 computer, 6-6 virus protection, 2-7 5¼-inch mass storage devices installing computer, 6-8 chassis lockdown attaching hasp, 1-11 computer, 1-10 assignment components DMA channel, B-6 internal, 3-2 components and connectors main logic board, 3-4...
  • Page 126 A-4 external devices disconnecting, 1-6 Lithium battery replacing, 3-12 local printer connecting, 1-12 backplane components/connectors, 3-8 features system input power requirements, A-5 DIGITAL PC 3010, viii flash.exe utility, 2-17 forgetting your password, A-11, A-12 computer components, 3-2 IN-2...
  • Page 127 Index main logic board S.M.A.R.T IDE devices, 6-1 removing, 3-10 specifications, A-1 main logic board computer, A-1 jumper settings, A-7 computer performance, A-1 main logic board connectors environmental, A-4 rear panel, 3-6 dimensions, A-3 maneuvering through BIOS Setup utility, 2-4 shipping/packaging, A-3 mapping memory, B-2...

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