Preface - NEC POWERMATE 4100M Service Manual

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Preface

This service and reference manual contains the technical information necessary to set up,
maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the NEC PowerMate 433D, PowerMate 466D, Power-
Mate 466M, and PowerMate 4100M computer systems. It also provides hardware and in-
terface information for users who need an overview of the computer system design. The
manual is written for NEC-trained customer engineers, system analysts, service center per-
sonnel, and dealers.
The manual is organized as follows:
Section 1, Technical Information, provides an overview of the computer features, hard-
ware design, interface ports and internal devices.
Section 2, Setup and Operation, takes the user from unpacking to setup and operation.
Included is a description of the system configuration, system password, and the computer's
jumper settings, including the factory default settings.
Section 3, Options, provides the user with installation and troubleshooting information for
each specific option.
Section 4, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, includes recommended maintenance in-
formation and lists possible problem and solutions for computer.
Section 5, Desktop Repair, includes a list of NEC service information and telephone num-
bers that provide access to the NEC Bulletin Board System (BBS), FastFacts, and Techni-
cal Information Bulletins. Included are desktop disassembly and reassembly procedures
along with an illustrated parts breakdown. NEC service and spare parts ordering informa-
tion is also provided.
Section 6, Minitower Repair, includes a list of NEC service information and telephone
numbers that provide access to the NEC Bulletin Board System (BBS), FastFacts, and
Technical Information Bulletins. Included are minitower disassembly and reassembly proce-
dures along with an illustrated parts breakdown. NEC service and spare parts ordering in-
formation is also provided.
Appendix A, Connector Pin Assignments, provides a list of the system boards' internal
connector pin assignments and a list of external pin assignments for the keyboard/mouse,
serial port, parallel port, and video port.
Appendix B, Specifications, provides specifications for the system unit, power supply,
diskette drives, hard disk drives, and optional NEC SVGA Monitor.