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NEC POWERMATE PRO2180 - SERVICE 1997 Service Manual (195 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.57 MB

Table of Contents
2
Preface
13
Abbreviations
14
Section 1 Technical Information

16
- System Chassis
  17
- System Board
  18
  - Processor and Secondary Cache
    20
List of Tables

20
- System Board Feature Components
  20
  - System BIOS
    21
  - I/O Addressing
    22
- System Memory Map
  22
- I/O Address Map
  22
  - System Memory
    24
  - Interrupt Controller
    25
- Interrupt Level Assignments
  25
  - Plug and Play
    26
  - ISA Bus
    26
  - PCI Local Bus
    26
  - PCI/IDE Ports
    26
  - Parallel Interface
    27
  - Serial Interface
    27
  - Infrared Interface
    28
- Serial Port Addressing and Interrupts
  28
- Video Board
  29
  - Video Support
    29
  - Video Playback
    30
- Audio
  30
- SCSI Board
  31
- Diskette Drive
  32
- Hard Disk Drive
  32
  - IDE Hard Drives
    32
  - SCSI Hard Disk
    33
- Eight-Speed CD-ROM
  34
  - CD-ROM Reader Operation
    34
  - CD-ROM Reader Settings
    35
- Power Supply
  35
- Keyboard
  35
- Mouse
  35
- Speakers
  36
- Microphone
  36
- Specifications
  36
- Power Button
  37
Section 2 Setup and Operation

41
- Unpacking and Repacking
  41
- System Setup
  41
- Starting up
  48
- Windows Nt 3.51 and Driver Installation
  49
  - Matrox Video Driver Installation
    52
    
    Crystal Audio Driver Installation
    53
    
    Installing Audio Drivers
    53
    
    Setting up MIDI Support
    54
    
    Intel Bus Mastering IDE Driver Installation
    54
    
    Installing the IDE Drivers
    54
    
    Configuring the IDE Drivers
    55
    
    SCSI Adaptec 7800
    55
    
    NEC DMI Installation
    56
    
    Microsoft Internet Explorer
    56
    
    Mcafee's Virus Scan for Windows NT
    57
  - Release Notes
    58
    
    Infrared (IR) Interface
    58
    
    Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors
    58
    
    AT & T Interchange
    58
    
    Unsupported Monitor Resolutions
    58
    
    Interrupt Assignment
    58
    
    Secondary Drive Configuration
    58
    
    Mcafee Virusscan
    59
    
    AVI Distortion
    59
- Setup Utility
  60
  - When to Use Setup
    60
  - How to Start Setup
    61
  - Main Menu
    61
  - How to Use Setup
    62
  - Main Menu
    62
- Navigation Keys
  62
  - System Date/Time
    63
  - Diskette Drive
    63
  - IDE Devices
    63
- Hard Disk Assignments
  64
- Partitioned Hard Disk Assignments
  64
  - IDE Device Configuration Submenu
    65
  - IDE Device Configuration
    65
  - Maximum Capacity
    65
  - IDE Translation Mode
    65
  - Multiple Sector Setting
    65
  - Fast Programmed I/O Modes
    65
  - Language
    67
  - Boot Options
    68
  - Boot Options Submenu
    68
  - Boot Sequence
    68
  - System Cache
    68
  - Boot Speed
    68
  - Numlock
    69
  - Speaker
    69
  - Setup Prompt
    69
  - Hard Disk Pre-Delay
    69
  - Typematic Rate Programming
    70
  - Video Mode
    70
  - Mouse
    70
  - Base Memory
    71
  - Extended Memory
    71
  - BIOS Version
    71
  - Advanced Menu
    71
    
    Processor Type
    71
    
    Processor Speed
    71
    
    Cache Size
    71
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    71
    
    Advanced Chipset Configuration
    71
    
    Advanced Chipset Submenu
    74
    
    Base Memory Size
    74
    
    ISA LFB Size
    74
    
    ISA LFB Base Address
    74
    
    Video Palette Snoop
    74
    
    Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)
    74
    
    Memory Error Detection
    74
    
    Onboard Audio
    76
    
    Banks 0 and 1 SIMM Detected
    76
  - Power Management Configuration
    76
    
    Power Management Submenu
    76
- Hot Key Parameters
  77
  - Plug and Play Submenu
    78
  - Event Logging Configuration
    80
  - Security Menu
    80
- Security Passwords
  80
  - Exit Menu
    82
    
    Exit Saving Changes
    82
    
    Exit Discarding Changes
    82
    
    Load Setup Defaults
    82
    
    Discard Changes
    82
- Flash Utility
  83
  - NEC Bulletin Board Service
    84
  - Using the BIOS Update Utility
    85
  - SCSISELECT Utility
    85
  - Desktop Management Interface
    86
    
    DMI Components
    86
    
    Manageable Components
    87
    
    CI Module
    87
    
    DMI Browser
    87
    
    Usage
    88
    
    Troubleshooting
    88
  - Video Drivers
    88
    
    Changing Video Drivers
    89
Section 3 Option Installation

90
- General Rules for Installing Options
  90
  - Precautions
    90
  - Optional Hardware
    91
- Removing the System Unit Cover
  93
  - Removing the Cover
    93
- Cover Screws
  94
  - Replacing the System Unit Cover
    95
  - Releasing the System Unit Cover
    95
- Adding Internal Options
  96
- System Unit Cover Replacement
  96
  - Expansion Boards
    97
    
    System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors
    97
    
    Expansion Board Installation
    98
    
    Slot Locations
    98
- Expansion Slots Locations
  98
- Removing a Slot Cover
  99
  - Expansion Board Removal
    100
- Inserting the Expansion Board
  100
  - SIMM Upgrade
    101
    
    Checking the Memory in the System
    101
- Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
  102
  - SIMM Removal
    103
  - SIMM Installation
    103
- Removing a SIMM
  103
  - Processor Upgrade
    104
- Inserting the SIMM
  104
  - Processor Removal
    105
  - Processor Installation
    105
  - Video Upgrade
    106
  - Data Storage Devices
    108
    
    Device Support
    108
    
    Device Slots
    108
    
    Device Preparation
    108
    
    Device Cables
    108
- Storage Device Slots
  109
- Diskette Drive Signal Cable
  110
  - Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    111
- System Board Cable Connectors
  111
  - IDE Signal Cables
    112
  - SCSI Cable
    112
- IDE Cable Connectors
  112
- SCSI Connectors
  112
  - System Power Cables
    113
  - Cabling an IDE or SCSI Device
    113
- Power Cable Connectors
  113
  - Cabling a Diskette Drive
    114
- Connecting IDE Device Cables
  114
- Connecting 1.2-MB Diskette Drive Cables
  114
  - Storage Device Installation
    115
    
    1/2-Inch Drive Installation
    115
- Locating the Power Supply
  116
- Removing the Power Supply Screws
  117
  - Removing the Side Panel
    118
- Securing a 3 1/2-Inch Drive
  118
  - Removing the Front Panel
    119
    
    Removing Side Panel Screws
    119
    
    Removing the Slot Cover
    120
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    120
  - Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    121
- Attaching the Device Rails
  121
- Inserting the Device
  122
  - Replacing the Front and Side Panels
    123
- Adding External Options
  123
- Aligning the Front Panel
  123
  - Parallel Printer
    124
  - Serial Devices
    124
- Connecting a Printer Cable
  124
  - SCSI Devices
    125
- Connecting an RS-232C Cable
  125
- Connecting a SCSI Cable
  126
Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

127
- NEC Service and Information Telephone Numbers
  127
- Maintenance
  128
  - System Cleaning
    128
  - Keyboard Cleaning
    129
  - Mouse Cleaning
    129
- Removing the Mouse Ball Cover
  129
- Troubleshooting
  130
  - Error Messages
    130
  - System Error Messages
    130
- PCI Error Messages
  132
  - Diagnosing and Solving Problems
    133
- Problems and Solutions
  133
  - Beep Codes
    138
  - CMOS Battery Replacement
    138
  - Diagnostic Beep Codes
    138
- Battery Socket Location
  139
- Battery Removal
  139
Section 5 Repair

141
- Disassembly and Reassembly
  141
- Section 5 Repair Disassembly and Reassembly
  141
- Powermate Pro2200/2180 Series System Unit Disassembly Sequence
  141
  - System Unit Cover Removal
    142
- Releasing the System Unit Cover
  143
- Cover Screws
  143
  - Side Panel Removal
    144
- Removing Side Panel Screws
  144
  - Expansion Board Removal
    145
  - SIMM Removal
    145
- System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors
  146
  - Removing a SIMM
    146
  - Blank Panel and Metal Cover Plate Removal
    147
  - Front Panel Assembly Removal
    147
  - Removing the Front Panel
    147
  - 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
    148
- Removing the Slot Cover
  148
- Inch Diskette Drive Cables
  148
- Diskette Drive Screws
  149
- Diskette Drive Removal
  149
  - 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive Removal
    150
  - Inch Hard Disk Drive Cables
    150
  - 1/4-Inch Device Removal
    151
- Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive
  151
- Removing the Device
  152
- Removing the Device Rails
  152
  - Power Supply Removal
    153
- Power Supply Screws
  153
  - System Board Removal
    154
- Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  155
- Powermate Pro2200/2180 Series Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  157
- Powermate Pro2200/2180 Series Memory Options
  158
- Powermate Pro2200/2180 Series Documentation and Packaging
  158
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

160
- Parallel Interface Connector
  160
- Serial Interface Connectors
  161
- Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
  162
- Power Supply Connector
  163
- Storage Device Connectors
  164
  - Diskette Drive Connector
    165
  - IDE Connectors
    166
- LED Connectors
  167
  - Hard Drive LED Connector
    167
  - Power LED Connector
    168
  - Reset Button Connector
    168
  - Infrared Connector
    169
- ISA Connectors
  169
- PCI Connectors
  171
Appendix B System Board Settings

173
- Changing Jumper Settings
  174
  - Processor Jumpers
    176
  - BIOS Recovery
    176
  - Clearing CMOS
    178
  - Denying Access to CMOS Setup
    179
  - Password Clear Jumper
    180
Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings

182
Appendix D CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings

185
- CD-ROM Reader Specifications
  185
- CD-ROM Reader Connectors and Jumper Settings
  186

NEC POWERMATE PRO2180 - SERVICE 1997 Manual (211 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.21 MB

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

10
- Text Conventions
  11
- Related Documents
  12
1 Introducing Your Computer

14
- Front Features
  15
  - System Controls and Lamps
    16
  - IR Window
    17
  - Diskette Drive a
    18
  - CD-ROM Reader
    19
- Back Features
  21
  - External Connectors
    22
  - Power Supply Features
    24
  - Matrox Video Board
    25
  - SCSI Adapter Board
    26
  - Speakers
    27
  - Microphone
    28
2 Using Your Computer

29
- System Operation
  29
  - Starting up
    29
  - Shutting down
    30
  - Setting Date and Time
    31
  - Using System Features
    32
    
    Using a Mouse
    32
    
    Diskette Removal
    34
    
    Using Diskettes
    34
    
    Handling Compact Discs
    36
    
    Loading a CD
    37
    
    Removing a CD
    38
    
    Suspend Power
    38
    
    Using Your Systems Audio Functions
    38
  - Protection Features
    39
    
    Setting a Password
    39
    
    Using a Password
    40
- Productivity
  42
  - Saving Your Work
    42
  - Backing up Your Work
    42
  - Printing a Document
    43
- Changing Video Drivers
  44
- System Care
  44
3 Understanding System Features

54
- System Chassis
  55
- System Board Components
  56
  - Processor
    56
  - System Memory
    57
  - Interrupt Controller
    57
- Interrupt Level Assignments
  58
  - PCI Local Bus
    59
  - Flash ROM
    59
  - Graphics Features
    60
    
    Graphics Accelerator
    60
    
    Motion Video Controller
    60
    
    Video Support
    61
    
    Dual IDE Ports
    62
    
    Feature Connector
    62
    
    High-Speed Communication Ports
    62
    
    SCSI Port
    63
    
    Sound System
    63
    
    USB Port
    63
    
    ZIF Socket
    63
    
    Plug and Play Support
    64
    
    Power Saving Feature
    64
4 NEC Drivers and Utilities

65
- The Setup Utility
  65
  - When to Use Setup
    66
  - How to Start Setup
    67
  - How to Use Setup
    68
- Navigation Keys
  68
  - Main Menu
    69
    
    Diskette Drive
    70
    
    IDE Devices
    70
    
    System Date/Time
    70
    
    IDE Device Configuration
    71
    
    IDE Device Configuration Submenu
    71
    
    IDE Translation Mode
    72
    
    Boot Options
    74
    
    Boot Options Submenu
    74
    
    Boot Sequence
    74
    
    Language
    74
    
    Boot Speed
    75
    
    Num Lock
    75
    
    Speaker
    75
    
    System Cache
    75
    
    Hard Disk Pre-Delay
    76
    
    Setup Prompt
    76
    
    Typematic Rate Programming
    76
    
    Video Mode
    77
    
    Base Memory
    78
    
    BIOS Version
    78
    
    Extended Memory
    78
    
    Mouse
    78
  - Advanced Menu
    78
    
    Cache Size
    79
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    79
    
    Peripheral Submenu
    79
    
    Processor Speed
    79
    
    Processor Type
    79
    
    Floppy Interface
    80
    
    IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)
    80
    
    Peripheral Configuration Mode
    80
    
    Serial Port (1 and 2) Address
    80
    
    USB Interface
    80
    
    Parallel Port Address
    81
    
    Parallel Port Mode
    81
    
    Serial Port 2 IR Mode
    81
  - Advanced Chipset Configuration
    82
    
    Advanced Chipset Configuration Submenu
    82
    
    Base Memory Size
    82
    
    Isa LFB Base Address
    83
    
    Isa LFB Size
    83
    
    Video Palette Snoop
    83
    
    Latency Timer (PCI Clock)
    84
    
    Memory Error Detection
    84
    
    Banks 0 and 1 SIMM Detected
    85
    
    Onboard Audio
    85
  - Power Management Configuration
    85
    
    Power Management Submenu
    85
    
    IDE Drive Power down
    86
    
    Inactivity Timer (Minutes)
    86
    
    VESA Video Power down
    86
    
    Hot Key
    87
- Hot Key Parameters
  87
  - Auto Start on AC Loss
    88
  - Power-On COM1 Ring
    88
  - Plug and Play Configuration
    88
    
    Plug and Play Submenu
    88
    
    Boot with Pnp os
    89
    
    ISA Shared Memory Size
    89
    
    ISA Shared Memory Base Address
    90
  - Event Logging Configuration
    91
- Security Menu
  91
- Security Passwords
  91
- Exit Menu
  94
  - Exit Saving Changes
    94
  - Exit Discarding Changes
    95
    
    Discard Changes
    95
    
    Load Setup Defaults
    95
  - Flash Utility
    96
  - Scsiselect Utility
    97
  - Landesk Client Manager
    97
    
    Managing Workstations
    98
    
    PC Health Indicator
    98
    
    PC Health Meter
    98
    
    PC Health Description
    99
    
    Inventory
    100
    
    Heceta Capabilities
    101
    
    Using DMI
    101
  - Video Drivers
    102
5 Installing Options

104
- Option Installation Procedures
  105
  - Safety Precautions
    105
- Cover Removal/Replacement Procedure
  107
  - Removing the System Unit Cover
    107
  - Replacing the System Unit Cover
    110
- Expansion Boards
  111
  - Locating Expansion Slots
    111
  - Installing an Expansion Board
    113
  - Removing an Expansion Board
    115
- SIMM Upgrade
  116
  - Checking System Memory
    117
- Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
  119
  - Removing a SIMM
    120
  - Installing a SIMM
    121
  - Video Upgrade
    122
  - Processor Upgrade
    124
    
    Removing the Processor
    124
    
    Installing the Processor
    125
  - Data Storage Devices
    126
    
    Locating Device Slots
    127
    
    Preparing the Device
    129
    
    Device Cables
    130
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    131
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    132
    
    SCSI Cable
    133
    
    System Power Cables
    133
    
    Cabling Storage Devices
    134
    
    Cabling an IDE or SCSI Device
    135
    
    Cabling a Diskette Drive
    136
    
    Installing Storage Devices
    136
    
    1/2-Inch Drive Installation
    137
    
    Removing the Side Panel
    139
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    140
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    142
    
    Replacing the Front and Side Panels
    144
  - Adding External Options
    146
    
    Connecting a Parallel Printer
    146
    
    Connecting an RS-232C Device
    147
    
    Connecting a SCSI Device
    148
6 Setting System Board Jumpers

150
- Changing Processor Jumper Settings
  151
- BIOS Recovery
  154
- Clearing CMOS
  156
- Denying Access to CMOS Setup
  158
- Clearing Your Password
  160
24-Hour Information Services

162
- Nec's Fastfacts Service
  163
- NEC Bulletin Board Service
  165
- America Online Service
  167
- Compuserve Online Service
  168
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  169
- Internet
  170
- NEC Technical Support Services
  171
8 If You Have a Problem

172
- Problem Checklist
  173
- Solutions to Common Problems
  174
  - System Problems
    174
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    176
  - Monitor Problems
    177
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    178
  - CD-ROM Problems
    178
  - Speaker Problems
    179
  - Microphone Problems
    179
- Getting Help
  180
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

183
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  183
- Arrange Your Equipment
  185
- Adjust Your Chair
  186
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  188
- Adjust Your Monitor
  190
- Vary Your Workday
  192
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  193
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  194
  - Checking Your Chair
    194
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    194
  - Checking Your Mouse
    194
  - Checking Your Monitor
    194
  - Checking You
    195

NEC POWERMATE PRO2180 - SERVICE 1997 Service Manual (61 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.27 MB

Table of Contents
2
Preface
6
Section 1 Technical Information

7
- List of Figures
  
  8
- System Chassis
  8
- System Controls and Storage Device Slots
  8
- Rear Panel Features
  9
  - Processor and Secondary Cache
    11
- System Board
  9
List of Tables

11
- System Board Feature Components
  11
  - System BIOS
    12
  - I/O Addressing
    13
- System Memory Map
  13
- I/O Address Map
  14
  - System Memory
    15
  - Interrupt Controller
    16
- IRQ Assignments
  16
  - Plug and Play
    17
  - ISA Bus
    17
  - PCI Local Bus
    17
  - PCI/IDE Ports
    17
  - Parallel Interface
    18
  - Serial Interface
    18
- Parallel Port Addressing and Interrupts
  18
  - USB Interface
    19
- Serial Port Addressing and Interrupts
  19
  - Infrared Interface
    20
- Video Board
  20
  - Video Support
    20
  - Video Playback
    21
- Audio
  22
- SCSI Board
  23
- Diskette Drive
  24
- Hard Disk Drive
  24
  - IDE Hard Drives
    24
- IDE Hard Disk Drive Jumper Settings
  24
  - SCSI Hard Disk
    25
- Eight-Speed CD-ROM
  25
  - CD-ROM Reader Operation
    25
  - CD-ROM Reader Settings
    26
- CD-ROM Reader Controls and Indicators
  26
- CD-ROM Jumper Settings
  26
- Power Supply
  27
- Keyboard
  27
- Mouse
  27
- Speakers
  27
- Microphone
  27
- Landesk Client Mananger
  27
  - PC Health Indicator
    28
    
    Managing Workstations
    28
    
    PC Health Meter
    28
    
    PC Health Description
    28
    
    Inventory
    29
    
    Using DMI
    30
  - Heceta Capabilities
    30
- Specifications
  31
Section 2 Installing Software

36
Section 3 Troubleshooting

42
Section 4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

53

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NEC POWERMATE PRO2180 - SERVICE 1997 Service Manual (195 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Technical Information

List of Tables

Section 2 Setup and Operation

Section 3 Option Installation

Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Section 5 Repair

Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

Appendix B System Board Settings

Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings

Appendix D CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings

NEC POWERMATE PRO2180 - SERVICE 1997 Manual (211 pages)

Table of Contents

Using this Guide

1 Introducing Your Computer

2 Using Your Computer

3 Understanding System Features

4 NEC Drivers and Utilities

5 Installing Options

6 Setting System Board Jumpers

24-Hour Information Services

8 If You Have a Problem

Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

NEC POWERMATE PRO2180 - SERVICE 1997 Service Manual (61 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Technical Information

List of Figures

List of Tables

Section 2 Installing Software

Section 3 Troubleshooting

Section 4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

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