Preface - NEC POWERMATE ES 5200 Service Manual

Preface

This manual contains technical information for servicing and repairing the NEC
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PowerMate ES 5200 Series computers manufactured by NEC Computer
Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc. The manual contains hardware and
interface information for users who need an overview of system design. It
includes system setup information, disassembly procedures, and illustrated parts
lists. The manual is prepared for NEC CSD trained customer engineers, system
analysts, service center personnel, and dealers.
The manual is organized as follows.
Section 1 — System Overview, provides an overview of system features and
includes brief descriptions of system components.
Section 2 — System Configuration, includes information on system IRQs,
jumpers, and BIOS. The section also contains information on video modes and
power management features. System utilities including the BIOS update utility,
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NEC ToolTelligent utilities, and LANDesk Client Manager are described.
Information about the NEC OS Restore CD and the NEC Application and
Driver CD is also provided.
Section 3 — Disasssembly and Reassembly, provides computer disassembly
and reassembly procedures. Procedures are supported by detailed illustrations.
Section 4 — System Board, includes information on cable and board
connectors, jumper settings, and upgrade sockets. Information on board
components and the memory map is also provided.
Section 5 — Riser Board, provides cable connector information for the riser
board installed in the system.
Section 6 — Illustrated Parts Breakdown, includes an exploded view diagram
(illustrated parts breakdown) and parts lists for field-replaceable parts.
Section 7 — Preventive Maintenance, provides recommended maintenance
information for maintaining the system in top condition.
Section 8 — Troubleshooting, includes information for identifying possible
computer problems and finding ways to correct them.
Section 9 — NEC CSD Information Services, lists telephone numbers for
obtaining service. The section also includes information on NEC CSD technical
support, our website, and the bulletin board system.
Section 10 — Specifications, provides specifications on the major components
in the system including the system board, power supply, diskette drive, and hard
drives.
Appendix A — Release Notes, provides information about system operation
that was unavailable at the time the user's guide was published.
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