NEC POWERMATE P - SERVICE MANUAL 1996 Service And Reference Manual page 5

Using the BIOS Update Utility.............................................................................. 2-29
Section 3 Option Installation
General Rules For Installing Options............................................................................ 3-1
Precautions.................................................................................................................. 3-1
Removing the System Unit Cover ................................................................................ 3-2
Expansion Boards........................................................................................................ 3-5
Expansion Slot Locations ..................................................................................... 3-5
Expansion Board Installation ................................................................................ 3-6
Expansion Board Removal............................................................................. 3-8
Simm Upgrade............................................................................................................. 3-9
Checking System Memory .................................................................................... 3-9
SIMM Removal.................................................................................................... 3-12
SIMM Installation................................................................................................. 3-13
Video Upgrade ............................................................................................................ 3-14
Processor Upgrade ...................................................................................................... 3-15
Processor Removal ............................................................................................... 3-15
Processor Installation............................................................................................ 3-16
Data Storage Devices .................................................................................................. 3-17
Device Slots ......................................................................................................... 3-17
Device Preparation ............................................................................................... 3-18
Device Cables....................................................................................................... 3-18
Diskette Drive Signal Cable ........................................................................... 3-20
IDE Signal Cables.......................................................................................... 3-21
System Power Cables..................................................................................... 3-22
Device Cabling ..................................................................................................... 3-23
Cabling an IDE Device .................................................................................. 3-23
Cabling a Diskette Drive ................................................................................ 3-24
Storage Device Installation ................................................................................... 3-25
Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive into the Internal Front Slot.............................. 3-25
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Drive into a Rear Slot.................................................. 3-26
Removing the Front Panel.............................................................................. 3-28
Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device...................................................................... 3-31
Replacing the Front Panel .............................................................................. 3-34
Adding External Options ............................................................................................. 3-35
Parallel Printer ...................................................................................................... 3-35
RS-232C Device Connection ................................................................................ 3-36
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