NEC POWERMATE VE - SERVICE MANUAL 08-1996 Service Manual page 4

Load Previous Values ................................................................................... 2-21
Save Changes................................................................................................ 2-21
BIOS Update Utility ....................................................................................................2-21
Using the BIOS Update Utility..............................................................................2-22
Section 3 Option Installation
General Rules For Installing Options ............................................................................3-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................................3-2
Removing the System Unit Cover..........................................................................3-3
Expansion Boards ........................................................................................................3-4
Expansion Slot Locations......................................................................................3-4
Expansion Board Installation.................................................................................3-5
Inside Slot Expansion Board Installation ....................................................... 3-7
System Board Options .................................................................................................3-9
SIMM Upgrade.....................................................................................................3-9
Checking System Memory............................................................................. 3-9
SIMM Removal ............................................................................................ 3-11
SIMM Installation......................................................................................... 3-11
Video Upgrade .....................................................................................................3-12
Processor Upgrade................................................................................................3-13
Processor Removal ....................................................................................... 3-14
Processor Installation .................................................................................... 3-14
Data Storage Devices...................................................................................................3-15
Device Bays..........................................................................................................3-15
Device Preparation................................................................................................3-16
Device Cables .......................................................................................................3-16
Diskette Drive Signal Cable........................................................................... 3-17
IDE Signal Cables ......................................................................................... 3-18
System Power Cables.................................................................................... 3-19
Device Cabling......................................................................................................3-20
Cabling an IDE Device.................................................................................. 3-20
Cabling a Diskette Drive ............................................................................... 3-20
Storage Device Installation....................................................................................3-21
Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket ........................................................ 3-21
Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive ....................................................................... 3-22
Removing the Front Panel ............................................................................. 3-23
Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device..................................................................... 3-25
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