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PowerCenter Pro Low Profile 180/210

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Specifications for the PowerCenter Pro LP 180/210................................................................................Page 2

MLB Diagram ................................................................................................................................................Page 5

CUDA Reset

For Your Safety .............................................................................................................................................Page 3

Purpose of CUDA Reset...............................................................................................................................Page 4

Bezel Removal/Installation

Removing and installing the chassis cover................................................................................................Page 6

Removing and installing the front bezel....................................................................................................Page 7

Board Removal/Installation Procedures

Removing and installing RAM.....................................................................................................................Page 9

Removing and installing CPU card...........................................................................................................Page 11

Removing and installing L2 cache............................................................................................................Page 13

Removing and installing PCI expansion cards........................................................................................Page 14

Removing and installing PCI Riser card...................................................................................................Page 17

Removing and installing Adaptec SCSI Card ..........................................................................................Page 19

Drive Removal/Installation Procedures

Removing and installing drives in the 5.25-inch drive bay....................................................................Page 22

Removing and installing the floppy drive................................................................................................Page 24

System Level Removal/Installation Procedures

Removing and installing the MLB.............................................................................................................Page 26

Removing and installing the power supply ............................................................................................Page 28

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Page 1 PowerCenter PowerCenter ª ª Certification Module Certification Module PowerCenter Pro Low Profile 180/210 Table of Contents Table of Contents PowerCenter Pro LP Specifications ª Specifications for the PowerCenter Pro LP 180/210................Page 2 MLB Diagram ..............................Page 5 CUDA Reset For Your Safety .............................Page 3 Purpose of CUDA Reset..........................Page 4...
Page 2 PowerCenter Pro LP Specifications PowerCenter Pro LP Specifications PowerPC 604e at 180MHz or 210MHz Main Logic Board Catalyst (Comparable to a Macintosh 7200) CPU Upgrade Available via daughtercard replacement MacOS 7.5.3, 7.5.5, 7.6, 7.6.1 Memory 4 DIMM slotsÑ168-pin, 64 bit, 60 ns (512 Mb max); Memory interleaving not supported Cache 1MB Level 2...
Page 3: For Your Safety
To ensure your personal safety as well as prevent unnecessary damage to the computer, please follow all safety precautions when performing any service on Power Computing computers. N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : Always make sure that the computer is powered down before attempting any service.
Page 4 CUDA Reset CUDA Reset The CUDA Reset button is a small red button located on the Main Logic Board. Depressing this button resets the CUDA Microcontroller Chip. This chip is responsible for the following functions: ¥ Turns system power on and off ¥...
Page 5 MLB DIAGRAM MLB DIAGRAM MLB Diagram CONFIDENTIAL...
Page 6: Removing The Chassis Cover
Chassis Cover Removal/Installation Chassis Cover Removal/Installation Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Shut down the computer and turn off all external devices. If you do not have a grounding strap, leave the computer plugged into the wall socket. Leaving the computer plugged in ensures a positive ground.
Page 7 Front Bezel Removal/Installation Front Bezel Removal/Installation Removing the Front Bezel Cover 1. Remove the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). 2. Remove the floppy disk drive. ( refer to Removing the Floppy Disk Drive on page 24). 3.
Page 8: Installing The Front Bezel
Installing the Front Bezel 1. Connect the bezel wires to their respective ports on the main logic board. 2. Line up the bottom three tabs and push them in until they click. Lift the top edge of the bezel and line up the tabs.
Page 9: Installing Ram
RAM Removal/Installation RAM Removal/Installation N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : All DIMMs must be 168-pin, fast-paged mode, 60-nanosecond RAM access time or faster. The PowerCenter has four DIMM slots near the front on the motherboard. DIMMs may be installed in any slot.
Page 10 Figure 5: Installing RAM N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : DonÕt force the DIMM module into the slot; if the MLB starts bending significantly, pull the DIMM out, reposition it, and try again.
Page 11: Removing The Cpu
CPU Removal/Installation CPU Removal/Installation Removing the CPU 1. Remove the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). 2. Remove the retaining clips that secure the CPU to the support beam. 3. Place both hands on either side of the CPU card and lift up. Sometimes a gentle rocking motion from end to end (not side to side) will make it easier to remove the CPU card.
Page 12 be visible. N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : DonÕt force the CPU card into the slot; if the MLB starts bending significantly, pull the CPU card out, reposition it, and try again.
Page 13 Cache Removal/Installation Cache Removal/Installation Removing the Cache 1. Remove the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). 2. Locate the cache card ( refer to MLB Diagram on page 5). N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : The level 2 cache is located between the CPU riser card and the front drive bay assembly.
Page 14: Installing Pci Cards
PCI Card Removal/Installation PCI Card Removal/Installation N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : Before you install any expansion cards, be sure that the combined power consumption of the expansion cards does not exceed the limits of the computer.
Page 15 PCI slot Figure 10: Removing PCI slot cover Slot cover screw PCI slot cover 4. Hold the PCI card (contacts facing down) with one hand at each end. Notice that there is a notch in the contact edge of the PCI card. 5.
Page 16 6. Connect any wires or cables to the PCI card that are necessary for its proper operation. 7. Reset the CUDA ( refer to CUDA Reset on page 4). 8. Replace the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). CONFIDENTIAL...
Page 17 PCI Riser Card Removal/Installation PCI Riser Card Removal/Installation Removing the PCI Riser Card 1. Remove the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). 2. Locate the riser card ( refer to MLB Diagram on page 5). 3.
Page 18 1. Lower the PCI riser card squarely into the PCI slot so that the notch in the PCI card lines up with the notch in the PCI slot. Slide the contacts straight into the PCI slot and make sure the contacts are firmly seated.
Page 19 Adaptec SCSI Card Removal/Installation Adaptec SCSI Card Removal/Installation Removing the Adaptec SCSI Card 1. Remove the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). 2. Disconnect any cables that may be attached to the Adaptec SCSI card. 3.
Page 20 PCI slot Figure 12: Removing PCI slot cover Slot cover screw PCI slot cover 4. Hold the Adaptec SCSI card (contacts facing down) with one hand at each end. Notice that there is a notch in the contact edge of the PCI card. 5.
Page 21 6. Connect the UltraSCSI cable to the Adaptec SCSI card. 7. Reset the CUDA ( refer to CUDA Reset on page 4). 8. Replace the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). Routing the Ultra SCSI Cable 1.
Page 22: Installing 5.25-Inch Drives
5.25-inch Drive Removal/Installation 5.25-inch Drive Removal/Installation Removing 5.25-inch Drives 1. Remove the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). 2. Disconnect all cables that are attached to the device being removed (see Figure 14: CD ROM Removal on page 22).
Page 23 Drive bay Figure 15: Drive removal Drive retaining screws 4. Reset the CUDA ( refer to CUDA Reset on page 4). 5. Install the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). CONFIDENTIAL...
Page 24: Removing The Floppy Disk Drive
Floppy Disk Drive Removal/Installation Floppy Disk Drive Removal/Installation Removing the Floppy Disk Drive 1. Remove the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). 1. Remove the CPU card ( refer to CPU Removal/Installation on page 11). 2.
Page 25: Installing The Floppy Disk Drive
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive 1. Mount the floppy disk drive to the mounting bracket. 2. Connect the floppy disk cable to the main logic board. 3. Mount the floppy disk drive in the drive bay by lowering the front of the floppy disk drive down and into position in the chassis.
Page 26 Removal/Installation of MLB Removal/Installation of MLB Removing the MLB (Main Logic Board) 1. Remove the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). 2. Remove the CPU card ( refer to Removing the CPU on page 11). 3.
Page 27 Installing the MLB 1. Lower the MLB into the chassis at an angle. Lay the board flat and align the mounting holes with the posts. 2. Replace the eight screws that secure the MLB to the chassis. 3. Reconnect the plastic cover covering the speaker wire, NDI restart and power LED on the left side of the front of the chassis.
Page 28: Removing The Power Supply
Removal/Installation of Power Supply Removal/Installation of Power Supply Removing the Power Supply 1. Remove the chassis cover ( refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6). 2. Disconnect the logic board power connector from the MLB. The connectors will have red, white, blue, and black wires coming out of them that lead back to the power supply ( refer to MLB Diagram on Disconnect the power cable by pressing in on the retaining clip and pulling straight up.
Page 29: Installing Power Supply
Installing Power Supply 1. Slide the power supply into place, making sure that it is seated properly. 2. Secure the power supply with the three retaining screws on the back of the chassis. ¥ the first screw is located above and to the left of the fan. ¥...
Page 30 Mark Wood Laurie Veatch This Power Computing module was written, edited and produced on a desktop publishing system using Power Computing system that use the Mac OS. Every effort has been made to ensure that the informationin the module is accurate.