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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface.........................xvii Abbreviations.......................xix Section 1 Technical Information Desktop System Chassis....................1-3 Minitower System Chassis ...................1-4 System Board ......................1-5 Processor ......................1-8 Secondary Cache ....................1-8 System and Video BIOS ..................1-9 System Memory....................1-10 Integrated Graphics....................1-10 Video Memory....................1-11 Video Resolutions and Refresh Rates ..............1-11 Interrupt Controller....................1-12 I/O Addressing......................1-13 ISA Bus........................1-14 PCI Local Bus ......................1-14...
Page 3 Section 2 Setup and Operation Unpacking and Repacking....................2-1 Setup ...........................2-1 Desktop Setup ......................2-1 Minitower Setup ....................2-4 Power Management .....................2-7 NEC Setup Icon......................2-8 CD-ROM Reader......................2-8 System Configuration....................2-10 Setup Utility......................2-10 How to Start Setup ..................2-11 How to Use Setup..................2-12 Main Menu ......................2-12 System Date/Time..................2-13...
Page 4 Contents Setup Prompt....................2-17 Hard Disk Pre-Delay ..................2-17 Typematic Rate Programming ................2-17 Scan User Flash Area ..................2-18 Boot Virus Detection ..................2-18 Video Mode....................2-18 Mouse......................2-18 Base Memory....................2-19 Extended Memory..................2-19 BIOS Version ....................2-19 Advanced Menu....................2-19 Processor Type ....................2-19 Processor Speed.....................2-20 Cache Size .....................2-20 Peripheral Configuration ................2-20 Peripheral Submenu ..................2-20 IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary) ............2-20...
Page 5 Contents Hot Key ......................2-24 Plug and Play Configuration................2-25 Plug and Play Submenu..................2-25 Boot with PnP OS..................2-26 ISA Shared Memory Size................2-26 ISA Shared Memory Base Address ..............2-26 Event Logging Configuration .................2-27 Security Menu.......................2-28 Set User Password and Set Administrative Password ........2-29 Unattended Start ....................2-29 Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-) ..............2-30 Exit Menu......................2-30...
Page 6 Contents Section 3 Option Installation General Rules for Installing Options................3-1 Precautions ........................3-1 Removing and Replacing the System Unit Cover............3-2 Removing the Desktop Cover ................3-3 Replacing the Desktop Cover................3-4 Removing the Minitower Cover ................3-5 Replacing the Minitower Cover................3-6 Expansion Boards ....................3-7 Locating Expansion Slots................3-8 Installing an Expansion Board ................3-9 Installing an Expansion Board in the Inside Slot ..........3-11...
Page 7 Replacing the Minitower Side and Front Panels..........3-41 Adding External Options..................3-42 Connecting a Parallel Printer ................3-42 Connecting an RS-232C Device ..............3-43 Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Online Services ......................4-2 NEC’s FastFacts Service..................4-2 NECCSD Bulletin Board Service ................4-3 America Online Service..................4-4 CompuServe Online Service..................4-5 Internet .........................4-6 Maintenance ........................4-6 System Cleaning....................4-7...
Page 8 Contents Speaker Assembly Removal ................5-9 SIMM Removal .....................5-10 5 1/4-Inch Device Removal ................5-12 Power Supply Removal ..................5-13 System Board Removal ..................5-14 Minitower Disassembly ..................5-16 System Unit Cover Removal ................5-17 Side Panel Removal..................5-19 Expansion Board Removal ................5-20 SIMM Removal .....................5-20 Front Panel Assembly Removal ..............5-22 Blank Panel and Metal Cover Plate Removal ..........5-22 3 1/2-inch Diskette Drive Removal..............5-23 3 1/2-inch Hard Disk Drive Removal..............5-25...
Page 9 Hard Disk Drive Specifications ..................C-1 3.2-GB IDE Hard Disk Drive Jumper Settings .............C-2 Appendix D CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings CD-ROM Reader Specifications...................D-1 NEC CD-ROM Reader ..................D-1 Lucky Goldstar CD-ROM Reader .................D-2 CD-ROM Reader Connectors and Jumper Settings ............D-3 List of Figures Desktop System Controls and Storage Device Slots ........1-3...
Page 10 Contents Releasing the Cover ..................3-4 Replacing the System Unit Cover ..............3-4 Loosening Minitower Cover Screws...............3-6 Releasing the Minitower Cover ..............3-6 Replacing the Minitower Cover..............3-7 Locating Desktop Expansion Slots ..............3-8 Locating Minitower Expansion Slots..............3-9 Removing a Desktop Slot Cover ..............3-10 3-10 Removing a Minitower Slot Cover ..............3-10 3-11 Installing an Expansion Board in the Desktop..........3-11...
Page 11 Contents 3-39 Securing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive.................3-37 3-40 Removing the Minitower Side Panel...............3-38 3-41 Removing the Front Panel ................3-39 3-42 Removing the Slot Cover ................3-39 3-43 Attaching Device Rails ...................3-40 3-44 Securing the Device ..................3-41 3-45 Aligning the Front Panel.................3-41 3-46 Connecting a Printer Cable to the Desktop .............3-42 3-47...
Page 12 Contents xiii 5-22 System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors ..........5-21 5-23 Removing a SIMM..................5-21 5-24 Removing the Front Panel ................5-22 5-25 Removing the Slot Cover ................5-23 5-26 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Cables..............5-23 5-27 Diskette Drive Screws..................5-24 5-28 Diskette Drive Removal .................5-24 5-29 3 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive Cables..............5-25 5-30...
Page 13 Contents I/O Address Map ...................1-13 Parallel Port Addressing and Interrupts ............1-15 Serial Port Addressing and Interrupts .............1-16 Specifications....................1-25 Navigation Keys.....................2-12 Hot Key Parameters ..................2-25 Security Passwords ..................2-28 Recommended Memory Upgrade Path ............3-16 NECCSD Service and Information Telephone Numbers .........4-1 Problems and Solutions ..................4-9 Desktop Disassembly Sequence..............5-1 Minitower System Unit Disassembly Sequence..........5-16 PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Desktop Field-Replaceable Parts List ....5-31...
Page 14 Contents Hard Disk Drive Specifications...............C-1 IBM 3.2-GB IDE Hard Disk Jumper Settings..........C-3 Specifications for Sixteen-Speed NEC CD-ROM Reader........D-1 Specifications for Sixteen-Speed Lucky Goldstar CD-ROM Reader ....D-2 Jumper A Settings (NEC CD-ROM Reader Only) ..........D-4 Jumper B Settings ..................D-5...
Page 15: Preface
Preface This service and reference manual contains the technical information necessary to set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the NEC PowerMate P2166/P2200M Series computer systems. It also provides hardware and interface information for users who need an overview of the computer system design. The manual is written for NECCSD-trained customer engineers, system analysts, service center personnel, and dealers.
Page 16: Abbreviations
Abbreviations ampere frequency modulation alternating current field-replaceable unit advanced technology (IPM PC) gigabyte Bulletin Board System ground BIOS basic input/output system hexadecimal binary digit hertz bits per inch integrated circuit bits per second identification capacitance intelligent device electronics centigrade inch Cache high-speed buffer storage illustrated parts breakdown...
Page 17 Abbreviations millisecond Video Graphics Array NASC National Authorized Service VRAM video RAM Center watt not connected write Non-maskable Interrupt nanosecond NSRC National Service Response Center programmable array logic personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect personal digital assistant plastic flat package parallel input/output pixel picture element PROM...
Page 18: Section 1 Technical Information
Section 1 Technical Information ® The PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series desktop and minitower systems come standard ® with an Intel Pentium™ multimedia extension (MMX™) processor, a 3 1/2-inch, 1.44 megabyte (MB) diskette drive, 256 kilobyte (KB) secondary cache, 16 MB or 32 MB of random access memory (RAM), and 2 MB of synchronous graphics random access memory (SGRAM).
Page 19: Powermate P2166M System Configurations
Technical Information Table 1-2 PowerMate P2166M System Configurations Configurations Desktop Minitower Non-multimedia 166-MHz Pentium MMX processor 166-MHz Pentium MMX processor 3 1/2-inch diskette drive 3 1/2-inch diskette drive 2.0-GB hard disk 2.0-GB hard disk 2 MB of SGRAM 2 MB of SGRAM 16 MB of EDO RAM 16 MB of EDO RAM 256 KB secondary cache...
Page 20: Desktop System Chassis
Technical Information DESKTOP SYSTEM CHASSIS The desktop chassis provides an enclosure for the system board, power supply, four expansion slots, a five-connector PCI/ISA backboard, and four storage device slots. The expansion slots include two 8-/16-bit ISA slots, one dedicated 32-bit PCI slot, and one shared PCI/ISA (32-bit PCI or 8-/16-bit ISA) slot.
Page 21: Minitower System Chassis
Technical Information MINITOWER SYSTEM CHASSIS The minitower chassis provides an enclosure for the system board, power supply, five useable expansion slots, a six-connector PCI/ISA backboard, and six storage device slots. The expansion slots include two 8-/16-bit ISA slots, one shared PCI/ISA slot, and two 32-bit PCI slots.
Page 22: System Board
Technical Information SYSTEM BOARD Key features of the system board include the following: Intel Pentium 166- or 200-MHz Pentium MMX processor, depending on system configuration 32-KB internal dual write-back cache integrated on the processor (16 KB instruction, 16 KB data) 256-KB of synchronous pipeline burst, secondary static random access memory (SRAM) cache integrated on the system board system Setup program built into the America Megatrends, Inc.
Page 23 Technical Information two intelligent drive electronics (IDE) interface channels, supports up to four IDE devices; two on each channel hard disk drive ships on the primary IDE channel, for optimum transfer rate CD-ROM reader (some configurations) ships on secondary IDE channel (set as master) 3 1/2-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive standard all configurations PCI/ISA backboard configurations...
Page 24: System Board Chips
Technical Information infrared (IR) window for wireless data transfers hardware monitoring using an Heceta chip, monitors the following functions in conjunction with LANDesk Client Manager software: internal system temperature chassis intrusion power supply voltages suspend button and power management for placing system in power save mode when idle for a specified amount of time.
Page 25: Processor
Technical Information Processor The PowerMate series of computers use the following Pentium processors: PowerMate P2166M — 166-MHz MMX processor with internal speed of 166 MHz and external speed of 66 MHz. PowerMate P2200M — 200-MHz MMX processor with internal speed of 200 MHz and external speed of 66 MHz.
Page 26: System And Video Bios
Technical Information System and Video BIOS The system and video BIOS are stored in a DMI-compliant, 2 MB (256K x 8) flash memory device (Flash ROM). The system BIOS uses 64 KB and the video BIOS uses 32 KB. The system BIOS is capable of being shadowed and cached through the system’s Setup utility (see Section 2 for Setup information).
Page 27: System Memory
Technical Information 1-10 System Memory Non-multimedia systems come standard with 16 MB of memory: 640 KB of base memory and 15 MB of extended memory. Most other configurations come with a 2.0-GB hard disk and 16 MB of memory: 640 KB of base memory and 15 MB of extended memory. Multimedia configurations ship with a 3.0-GB hard disk drive and 32 MB of system memory.
Page 28: Video Memory
Technical Information 1-11 Video Memory PowerMate P MMX systems come with 2 MB of on-board video SGRAM, upgradeable to 4 MB. The first megabyte of SGRAM is mounted on the system board. Two connectors on the system board accept a 1- or 3-MB video module, providing a total of 2 MB or 4 MB of SGRAM.
Page 29: Interrupt Controller
Technical Information 1-12 Interrupt Controller The interrupt controller operates as an interrupt manager for the entire AT system environment. The controller accepts requests from peripherals, issues interrupt requests to the processor, resolves interrupt priorities, and provides vectors for the processor to determine which interrupt routine to execute.
Page 30: I/O Addressing
Technical Information 1-13 I/O Addressing The processor communicates with I/O devices by I/O mapping. The hexadecimal (hex) addresses of I/O devices are listed in Table 1-6. Table 1-6 I/O Address Map Address (Hex) I/O Device Name 0000-000F DMA controller 1 (channel 0-3) 0020-0021 Interrupt controller 1 0040-0043...
Page 31: Isa Bus
Technical Information 1-14 ISA Bus The system board uses the ISA bus for transferring data between the processor and I/O peripherals and expansion boards. The ISA bus supports 16-bit data transfers and typically operates at 8 MHz. ISA expansion slot connector pin assignments are provided in Appendix A.
Page 32: Parallel Interface
Technical Information 1-15 Parallel Interface The system has a 25-pin parallel bidirectional enhanced parallel port on the system board. Port specifications conform to the IBM-PC standards. The port supports Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) modes for devices that require ECP or EPP protocols.
Page 33: Usb Interface
Technical Information 1-16 I/O addresses and interrupt levels for the two channels are given Table 1-8. The interrupt level is selectable via Setup to either IRQ3 or IRQ4. Software selectable base addresses are 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, and 2E8h. NOTE: Any interrupts used for the built-in serial ports are not available for ISA parallel ports.
Page 34: Infrared Interface
(see Section 3). Adding a third hard drive requires an optional two-drive connector cable (NEC part number 158-050383-004). The optional cable plugs into the secondary connector on the system board. If adding a fourth hard drive (in a 5 1/4-inch accessible...
Page 35: Keyboard
Technical Information 1-18 KEYBOARD The PS/2-style 104 key keyboard is standard equipment for the system. The keyboard provides a numeric keypad, separate cursor control keys, and 12 function keys, capable of up to 48 functions. Status lamps on the keyboard indicate: Num (Numeric) Lock, Caps (Capital) Lock, and Scroll Lock key status.
Page 36: Cd-Rom Reader
Technical Information 1-19 CD-ROM Reader A sixteen-speed IDE CD-ROM reader is pre-installed as drive F on multimedia configurations. The reader can be used to load programs from a CD or it can be used to play audio CDs. The reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD contains music or data.
Page 37: Plug And Play
Technical Information 1-20 PLUG AND PLAY The system comes with a Plug and Play BIOS which supports Plug and Play technology. Plug and Play eliminates complicated setup procedures for installing Plug and Play expansion boards. With Plug and Play, adding a Plug and Play expansion board is done by turning off the system, installing the board, and turning on the system.
Page 38: Landesk Client Manager
Technical Information 1-21 LANDESK CLIENT MANAGER LANDesk Client Manager is provided with your PowerMate system. For installation procedures, see “LANDesk Client Manager Setup” and “Using LANDesk Client Manager” in Section 2. With Client Manager you can review system inventory. view DMI-compliant component information. back up and restore system configuration files.
Page 39: Pc Health Meter
Technical Information 1-22 PC Health Meter The PC Health meter is a traffic signal that provides a visual indicator of workstation health. A red light means that a critical system event has occurred. You are required to fix the problem immediately. A yellow light or noncritical system event requires that you monitor the situation.
Page 40: Inventory
Technical Information 1-23 Inventory Client Manager Inventory views the hardware and software components of your workstation. The inventory consists of the following categories: workstation summary basic hardware drives memory audio keyboard/mouse video system resources I/O ports operating system network applications system files user information.
Page 41: Using Dmi
Technical Information 1-24 Using DMI As part of the LANDesk Client Manager, the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is the standard interface used to manage system components on the computer. Examples of system components are software applications, network cards, and printers. System components provide a Management Information Format (MIF) file to be DMI compliant.
Page 42: Specifications
Technical Information 1-25 SPECIFICATIONS System specifications are included in Table 1-9. Table 1-9 Specifications Item Specification Dimensions and Weight Desktop Width: 17 inches (43.18 cm) Depth: 16 inches (40.64 cm) Height: 4 inches (10.16 cm) Weight: 24.5 lb (11.03 kg) (dependent upon options) Minitower Width: 8.5 inches (21.59 cm) Depth: 18.5 inches (46.99 cm)
Page 43 Technical Information 1-26 Table 1-9 Specifications Item Specification Peripheral Interface PS/2-style 6-pin keyboard connector (mini DIN), rear panel PS/2-style 6-pin mouse connector (mini DIN), rear panel Two RS-232C serial ports using 165550 UART, rear panel Two USB ports, rear panel Parallel printer port (25-pin), rear panel VGA port (6-pin D-shell), rear panel Front Panel...
Page 44 Technical Information 1-27 Table 1-9 Specifications Item Specification CD-ROM Reader See Appendix D for specifications. (multimedia systems only) Integrated Sound Creative Labs Vibra 16C standard in multimedia systems Stereo jacks for microphone in and line out Sound Blaster compatible FM synthesis Ad Lib, MPC II, Multimedia PC Level 2 compliance 20-Watt Speakers Standard in multimedia models...
Page 45: Section 2 Setup And Operation
Section 2 Setup and Operation This section provides information on hardware setup and operation for the PowerMate P2166M/P2200M series systems. Setup includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system. It also includes information for configuring the system with the setup program, using the NECCSD Bulletin Board Service, and running the BIOS update utility.
Page 46: Desktop Voltage Selector Switch
Setup and Operation NOTE: The correct AC input voltage must be properly set. Select the appropriate voltage with the voltage selector switch located at the rear of the system. Figure 2-1 Desktop Voltage Selector Switch Connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer cables to the back of the system unit (see Figure 2-2).
Page 47: Desktop Speaker And Microphone Jacks
Setup and Operation If installing a multimedia system, connect the speakers as follows. Locate the right speaker (the controls are on the front) and the speaker cables. Match and attached the color-coded speaker cables to the speakers. Plug the speaker jack into the Line Out jack at the rear of the system (see Figure 2-3).
Page 48: Minitower Setup
Setup and Operation Figure 2-4 Desktop Power Button, Lamps, and System Controls To operate your speakers, turn on your system. Push the power button on the front of the right speaker. Turn on your audio source. Adjust the volume by turning the volume control on the front of the right speaker. Adjust the bass and treble controls on the front of the right speaker to the desired levels.
Page 49: Minitower Voltage Selector Switch
Setup and Operation Figure 2-5 Minitower Voltage Selector Switch Connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer cables to the back of the system unit (see Figure 2-6). Figure 2-6 Minitower Peripheral Connections...
Page 50: Minitower Speaker And Microphone Jacks
Setup and Operation If installing a multimedia system, connect the speakers as follows. Locate the right speaker (has the controls on the front) and the speaker cables. Match and attached the color-coded speaker cables to the speakers. Plug the speaker jack into the Line Out jack at the rear of the system (see Figure 2-7).
Page 51: Power Management
Setup and Operation If a problem occurs and is not indicated by beeps, power off the system and Troubleshoot. NOTE: If the system displays a message indicating that system settings have changed, run Setup (see “System Configuration” later in this section).
Page 52: Nec Setup Icon
After the default Windows 95 installation completes, double click on the NEC Setup icon. This setup utility installs a custom NEC wallpaper, desktop icons, and applications that run automatically when you start your NEC PowerMate system. Once the Setup process ends, this icon no longer appears.
Page 53: Typical Cd-Rom Reader Controls And Indicators
Setup and Operation Use the CD-ROM reader to load and start programs from a CD or to play audio CDs. The CD-ROM reader has the following controls and indicators: jack for connecting headphones with a stereo mini-jack plug volume control for adjusting the headphone volume busy lamp that lights during read operations open/close/stop button for opening or closing the CD tray when the power is on.
Page 54: System Configuration
2-10 Setup and Operation SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This section describes the Setup utility program that allows the system configuration information to be viewed and changed. NOTE: The system ships from the factory with the correct system parameters for the configuration. Unless setting the time and date, setting security features, customizing the system, or adding optional hardware, Setup does not need to be run.
Page 55: How To Start Setup
Setup and Operation 2-11 How to Start Setup To start the Setup utility, follow these steps: Turn on or reboot the system. Press after POST, but before the system boots up, to start the memory test. You have approximately five seconds to press before the system boot continues.
Page 56: How To Use Setup
2-12 Setup and Operation How to Use Setup Use the keys shown on the right of the Setup menu to make your selections or exit the current menu. The following table describes the navigation keys and their alternates. Table 2-1 Navigation Keys Function Provides help for the parameter field being displayed.
Page 57: Diskette Drive
Setup and Operation 2-13 Language Boot Options Video Mode Mouse Base Memory Extended Memory BIOS Version System Date/Time Use this menu to set the current time and date. The settings remain in memory even after you turn off the system power. To set the date, enter the current month, day, and year in mm/dd/yyyy format.
Page 58: Ide Device Configuration Submenu
2-14 Setup and Operation IDE Device Configuration Submenu The IDE Device Submenu lets you check or change the following hard disk drive parameters. IDE Device Configuration Number of Cylinders Number of Heads Number of Sectors Maximum Capacity IDE Translation Mode Multiple Sector Setting Fast Programmed I/O Modes IDE Device Configuration...
Page 59: Language
Setup and Operation 2-15 Auto Detected (default) allows the BIOS to examine the drive and determine the optimal mode. The first choice is to utilize Logical Block mode if it is supported by the drive. The second choice is to utilize Extended CHS mode if the drive topology allows.
Page 60: Boot Options
2-16 Setup and Operation Boot Options When the cursor is placed in the Boot Option field, you can select it by pressing . The Enter Boot Options Submenu appears allowing parameters which affect the boot process to be set. Boot Options Submenu The Boot Options Submenu lets you check or change the following bootup parameters.
Page 61: Num Lock
Setup and Operation 2-17 NOTE: “De-turbo” does not reduce the CPU speed to 8 MHz. If “De-turbo” is selected it will automatically “Disable” the System Cache. Num Lock The Num Lock field controls whether the Num Lock key on the keyboard will be “On” or “Off”...
Page 62: Scan User Flash Area
2-18 Setup and Operation 250 msec (default) 500 msec 750 msec 1000 msec Typematic Rate The Typematic Rate field controls the speed characters repeat when you hold down a keyboard key. The higher the number the faster the repeat. The delay times are as follows: 6 char/sec (default) 8 char/sec 10 char/sec...
Page 63: Base Memory
Setup and Operation 2-19 Base Memory This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The system uses 640 KB of base memory. Extended Memory This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. Displays the amount of system memory above 1 MB.
Page 64: Processor Speed
2-20 Setup and Operation Processor Speed This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. The processor operates at the rated internal and external speeds. Cache Size This field cannot be entered, it is an information field only. Peripheral Configuration When the cursor is placed in the Peripheral Configuration field, you can select it by pressing .
Page 65 Setup and Operation 2-21 Serial Port (1 and 2) Address The serial ports 1 and 2 may be “Auto Configured” detected or “Disabled.” The default is “Auto Configured.” When “Auto Configured” is selected, the first free Serial port is assigned regardless of what is selected. The serial COM port and addresses are as follows.
Page 66: Audio Interface
2-22 Setup and Operation sets the parallel port to the Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) mode. sets the parallel port to the Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) mode. Audio Interface For multimedia systems, this option “Enables” the Vibra 16C audio subsystem. If this option is “Disabled,”...
Page 67: Isa Lfb Size
Setup and Operation 2-23 ISA LFB Size The ISA Video Linear Frame Buffer (LFB) Size provides a mechanism for creating a hole in the system memory map. Address accesses made to this hole will be directed to the ISA bus instead of main memory.
Page 68: Power Management Configuration
2-24 Setup and Operation Power Management Configuration Place the cursor in the Power Management Configuration field and select it by pressing . The Power Management Submenu appears for setting parameters that affect the Enter power saving features. Power Management Submenu The Power Management Submenu lets you check or change the Advanced Power Management parameter.
Page 69: Plug And Play Configuration
Setup and Operation 2-25 If there is a User Password in effect the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock lamps on the keyboard flash in sequence, indicating that the system is in Secure Mode. (See Set User Password field in Security Menu.) In this case, the password has to be entered before you regain control of the system.
Page 70: Boot With Pnp Os
2-26 Setup and Operation Use PnP OS (default) If “Use PnP OS” is selected, the BIOS depends on run- time software to ensure that there are no conflicts between ISA boards with Plug and Play capabilities and those without. Only “Boot With PnP OS” is visible. Boot with PnP OS The Boot with PnP OS field enables the system to boot with an operating system capable of managing Plug and Play add-in cards.
Page 71: Isa Shared Memory Base Address
Setup and Operation 2-27 ISA Shared Memory Base Address The ISA Shared Memory Base Address field is only displayed when an ISA Shared Memory Size has be selected. The choices are as follows. C8000h (default) CC000h D0000h D4000h D8000h DC000h Available interrupt requests (IRQ) between IRQ3 through IRQ15 will be displayed.
Page 72: Security Menu
2-28 Setup and Operation Security Menu There are two types of passwords available: “User Password” and “Administrative Password.” The user passwords can be used to access the Setup Utility, the keyboard upon initial boot and the keyboard when used in conjunction with the Security Hot Key. The Administrative Password is used to control access to the Setup Utility.
Page 73: Set User Password And Set Administrative Password
Setup and Operation 2-29 NOTE: If neither the User or Administrative Password is “Enabled,” the Unattended Start and Security Hot Key fields are not displayed. User Password This field allows you to enable a user level password during POST and to enter Setup.
Page 74: Security Hot Key (Ctrl-Alt-)
2-30 Setup and Operation Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-) The Security Hot Key field is used to lock the keyboard when you step away from the system. When you press – – alpha-numeric key (the alpha-numeric key is CTRL defined by the user) the system enters secure mode (locks the keyboard). When this Hot Key combination is entered the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock lamps on the keyboard will flash in sequence, indicating that the system is in secure mode.
Page 75: Discard Changes
Performing an update is done with a BIOS flash diskette. The diskette, which contains the latest version of the BIOS code, can be obtained from NEC Computer Systems Division or, if a modem is available, the latest BIOS can be downloaded from NECCSD’s Bulletin Board Service (BBS).
Page 76 2-32 Setup and Operation Log onto the BBS as follows. From the Windows 95 desktop, click the Start button. Point to Programs. Point to Accessories and then click HyperTerminal. Double click the Hypertrm.exe icon. The HyperTerminal program appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your modem. Click the HyperTerminal Help button for information about dialing the phone number.
Page 77: Using The Bios Update Utility
Setup and Operation 2-33 CAUTION: Executable files automatically format your diskette when you download files from the BBS. Formatting destroys any data on the diskette. Before you download files from the BBS, check that you do not have information on the diskette that you need.
Page 78: Restore Individual Files
2-34 Setup and Operation Restore Individual Files This option lets you select the files and directories you want restored from the CD Restore compact disc. Use this option to: restore only a few files control which files and directories are restored to their factory state. You can use this option for restoring AUTOEXEC, CONFIG, and INI files.
Page 79: Restoring Individual Files
With system power on, insert the CD Restore disc into the CD-ROM reader. On the Windows 95 desktop, double click “My Computer.” Double click the CD-ROM reader “(F:)” icon. The NEC System Restore screen appears. At the System Restore screen, click “OK” to restore individual files. A license agreement appears.
Page 80: Checking Selected Files
Go to the next step to complete the restoration. Cancel — click this option to cancel the restoration. This returns you to the NEC System Restore menu. To proceed with the restoration, click “Restore the files listed.” When the restoration is completed, a file restore message appears.
Page 81 Setup and Operation 2-37 System Recovery erases and resets the hard disk completely before reinstalling the files. CAUTION: If you are doing a Full System Recovery, ALL files on the hard drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory installed files. You will T lose data T need to reinstall any software you installed...
Page 82: Landesk Client Manager Setup
Use the following procedure to setup the LANDesk Client Manager software. Click the Start button on the taskbar. Point to “Programs” to open the Programs menu. Point to “NEC Information Center” and click on “LANDesk Client Manager Setup.” Follow the instructions in the Setup program.
Page 83: Heavy Network Use With Other Powermate Models
Setup and Operation 2-39 Heavy Network Use with Other PowerMate Models When LANDesk Client Manager Admin tries to select a remote client such as a PowerMate model with LANDesk Client Manager client software installed during heavy network load, LANDesk Client Manager Admin might display the following message: The remote workstation is not responding to the requests, please select another workstation.
Page 84: Section 3 Option Installation
Section 3 Option Installation This section provides instructions for installing the following options: expansion boards SIMM memory upgrade video memory upgrade processor upgrade data storage devices external options. All options require that the system cover be removed. Procedures for removing the desktop and minitower covers are included in this section.
Page 85: Removing And Replacing The System Unit Cover
Option Installation WARNING: Before removing the system unit cover, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged. Static electricity and improper installation procedures can damage computer components. Protect computer components by following these safety instructions. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components.
Page 86: Removing The Desktop Cover
Option Installation Removing the Desktop Cover WARNING: Before removing the system unit cover, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged. Turn off and unplug the system unit. Disconnect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and any other external options (such as a printer) from the rear of the system unit.
Page 87: Replacing The Desktop Cover
Option Installation Figure 3-2 Releasing the Cover Lift the cover up and away from the system unit. Replacing the Desktop Cover Replace the cover as follows. Align the tabs on the sides of the cover with the inside unit frame as you position the cover over the chassis (see Figure 3-3).
Page 88: Removing The Minitower Cover
Option Installation NOTE: The cover fits tightly. If the cover does not slide all the way to the front panel, place one hand on the front of the unit while you slide the cover forward from the rear. Secure the cover with the two thumb screws. (See “Removing the Desktop Cover,”...
Page 89: Replacing The Minitower Cover
Option Installation Figure 3-4 Loosening Minitower Cover Screws From the rear of the system, grasp the handle and pull it back so that the cover clears the padlock slot. Figure 3-5 Releasing the Minitower Cover Lift up at the top of the cover to release the cover tabs from the chassis. Pull the cover up until it comes free of the chassis.
Page 90: Expansion Boards
Option Installation Insert the metal tabs on the top of the system cover into their slots on the chassis. Insert the metal tabs on the bottom of the system cover into their slots on the chassis. Figure 3-6 Replacing the Minitower Cover Slide the cover forward to meet the front panel.
Page 91: Locating Expansion Slots
Option Installation Locating Expansion Slots The desktop system has four useable expansion slots and the minitower system has five expansion slots (see the following figures). two ISA slots in both systems one PCI slot in the desktop, two PCI slots in the minitower system one shared PCI/ISA slot in both systems ISA expansion slots support industry-standard 8-bit or 16-bit expansion boards.
Page 92: Installing An Expansion Board
Option Installation Figure 3-8 Locating Minitower Expansion Slots Installing an Expansion Board Install expansion boards in the system as follows (see the following figure). Remove the system unit cover. Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the expansion board (such as setting switches or jumpers on the board).
Page 93: Removing A Desktop Slot Cover
3-10 Option Installation CAUTION: A slot cover can damage the system board or any option board if it falls into the system. Take care to keep the slot cover from falling when removing the screw. If the slot cover does fall into the unit, remove it before replacing the cover.
Page 94: Installing An Expansion Board In The Inside Slot
Option Installation 3-11 Insert the screw removed earlier to secure the expansion board to the support bracket. Figure 3-11 Installing an Expansion Board in the Desktop Figure 3-12 Installing an Expansion Board in the Minitower Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board. Replace the system unit cover.
Page 95: Removing The Slot Cover
3-12 Option Installation Follow any preinstallation instructions that comes with the expansion board (such as setting switches or jumpers on the board). Remove the two screws that secure the slot cover support and expansion slot cover to the rear of the system (see the following figure). Remove the slot cover support and slot cover from inside the system unit.
Page 96: Removing An Expansion Board From The Inside Slot
Option Installation 3-13 Hold the slot cover support over the expansion board bracket and replace the two screws removed earlier (see the following figure). The slot cover support secures the expansion board in place. Figure 3-14 Attaching the Slot Cover Support Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board.
Page 97: System Board Options
3-14 Option Installation Figure 3-15 Removing the Slot Cover Screw Pull the board out of the connector. Gently rock the board from side-to-side to release it from the connector. Replace the system unit cover. System Board Options Some of the options require locating the connector on the system board. See the following figure for connector locations.
Page 98: Simm Upgrade
Option Installation 3-15 SIMM Upgrade PowerMate system configurations come with 16 MB or 32 MB of main system memory, depending on the model. Six sockets on the system board support up to 384 MB of high- speed memory using the following industry-standard, tin-plated, single in-line memory modules (SIMMs): NOTE: You may install 60-ns or 70-ns, parity or nonparity, extended data output (EDO) or...
Page 99: Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
3-16 Option Installation Locate the six SIMM sockets on the system board (see”System Board Options” earlier in this section). If any cables block access to the SIMM sockets, label and disconnect them. If any boards block access to the sockets, remove them. Use the following table to determine the SIMM configuration needed to upgrade memory and to identify the sockets for SIMM installation.
Page 100: Removing A Simm
Option Installation 3-17 Table 3-1 Recommended Memory Upgrade Path Total Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Memory SIMM 1 SIMM 2 SIMM 3 SIMM 4 SIMM 5 SIMM 6 88 MB 32 MB 32 MB 8 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 96 MB 32 MB...
Page 101: Installing A Simm
3-18 Option Installation Figure 3-17 Removing a SIMM Use the following procedure to install a SIMM stick. Installing a SIMM Install a SIMM as follows. Remove the system unit cover. Locate the SIMM sockets (see “System Board Options” earlier in th.is section). Remove any currently installed SIMMs that are not needed.
Page 102: Video Upgrade
Option Installation 3-19 Figure 3-18 Inserting the SIMM Replace any cables or boards that may have been removed. Replace the system unit cover. Video Upgrade Upgrade the video memory by adding a 3-MB upgrade SGRAM module as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. Locate the video SGRAM sockets (see “System Board Options”...
Page 103: Removing The Processor
3-20 Option Installation Figure 3-19 Aligning the Video SGRAM Module with the Sockets Replace any boards that were removed. Replace the system unit cover. Processor Upgrade The zero-insertion force (ZIF) socket accepts pin-grid-array (PGA) processors, such as the primary processor or an OverDrive processor.
Page 104: Installing The Overdrive Processor
Option Installation 3-21 Locate the processor socket (see “System Board Options” earlier in this section). If any expansion boards are obstructing the socket, remove the boards. Release the heatsink clip from the tabs on the socket. Release the processor by pulling the lever on the socket away from the socket and as far back as it goes without forcing.
Page 105: Data Storage Devices
3-22 Option Installation Figure 3-21 Aligning the Processor Swing the lever down to lock the OverDrive processor into the socket. CAUTION: Remember to either reattach the heatsink used with the old processor or install the new heatsink supplied with the OverDrive processor.
Page 106: Locating Desktop Device Slots
Option Installation 3-23 a 3 1/2-inch accessible device slot which contains the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive internal hard disk drive slots (1-inch high, thin-height) desktop: one 3 1/2-inch internal hard disk drive slot minitower: two 3 1/2-inch internal hard disk slots Hard disk configurations come with an IDE hard disk installed.
Page 107: Device Preparation
3-24 Option Installation Figure 3-23 Locating Minitower Device Slots Device Preparation Before installing a storage device in the system, follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the device. For example, check the following: Diskette drive remove any termination on the optional diskette drive. See the documentation that comes with the drive.
Page 108: Diskette Drive Signal Cable
Option Installation 3-25 The diskette drive and IDE cables shipped with the system each support two devices. Cable connector locations on the system board are shown in the following figure. Figure 3-24 System Board Cable Connectors Diskette Drive Signal Cable A three-connector diskette drive signal cable comes attached to the system board and to the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive.
Page 109: Diskette Drive Signal Cable
3-26 Option Installation Figure 3-25 Diskette Drive Signal Cable IDE Signal Cables Hard disk systems come with a three-connector IDE interface cable attached to the primary IDE connector. Multimedia systems come with a second IDE cable connected to the CD-ROM reader and to the secondary IDE connector. For multimedia configurations, the secondary IDE connector connects to both devices.
Page 110: System Power Cables
Option Installation 3-27 Figure 3-26 IDE Device Signal Cable System Power Cables Power cables come from the power supply and are attached to the standard storage devices. System power cables vary in length and provide connector sizes to accommodate a variety of supported storage configurations.
Page 111: Ide Device Cabling
3-28 Option Installation Procedures are provided on the following optional devices: IDE devices hard disk drive or CD-ROM reader diskette drive 1.2-MB drive. IDE Device Cabling The following procedure explains how to cable an IDE device. Connect the signal cable connector to the connector on the IDE device. Take care to prevent bending drive connector pins.
Page 112: Installing Desktop Storage Devices
Option Installation 3-29 Figure 3-29 Connecting 1.2-MB Diskette Drive Cables Installing Desktop Storage Devices The following subsections describe how to install 3 1/2-inch and 5 1/4-inch drives. The installation procedures include: removing the desktop 3 1/2-inch drive bracket installing a desktop 3 1/2-inch drive removing the desktop front panel installing a desktop 5 1/4-inch device replacing the desktop front panel...
Page 113: Installing The Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive
3-30 Option Installation Remove the system cover. Remove the screw securing the drive bracket to the chassis (see the following figure). Slide the bracket to the rear of the chassis to release it from the three bracket tabs. Carefully lift the drive bracket up and place it on top of the power supply. Avoid pulling on the installed drive cables.
Page 114: Removing The Desktop Front Panel
Option Installation 3-31 Figure 3-31 Securing a 3 1/2-Inch Drive Connect the drive cables. Replace the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket (see “Replacing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket” later in this section). Removing the Desktop Front Panel Remove the front panel only if you are installing a 5 1/4-inch device. The front panel does not need to be removed if you are installing a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive.
Page 115: Installing The Desktop 5 1/4-Inch Device
3-32 Option Installation Identify the slot for the device being installed. Remove the blank panel from the selected slot by pressing the panel tabs from inside the front panel and pushing the blank panel out. Figure 3-33 Locating the Blank Panel Tabs Remove the perforated metal plate from the selected slot on the chassis by pulling the metal plate back and forth until it releases.
Page 116: Replacing The Desktop Front Panel
Option Installation 3-33 NOTE: To easily access device connectors for cabling, do not insert a 5 1/4-inch device all the way into the slot. Connect the device cables. Align the holes in the device with the holes in the cage. Secure the device to the cage with the four screws, two to a side, that come with the device.
Page 117: Replacing The Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
3-34 Option Installation Figure 3-35 Aligning the Front Panel Replace the system unit cover. Run the Setup program to set the new configuration. Replacing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket When replacing the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket, take care to prevent pulling and loosening the cable connections.
Page 118: Installing Minitower Storage Devices
Option Installation 3-35 Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Desktop Front Panel”). Replace the system unit cover. Run the Setup program to set the new configuration. Installing Minitower Storage Devices The following subsections describe how to install 3 1/2-inch and 5 1/4-inch drives. The installation procedures include: installing the minitower 3 1/2-inch drive removing the minitower side panel...
Page 119: Installing The Minitower 3 1/2-Inch Drive
3-36 Option Installation Installing the Minitower 3 1/2-Inch Drive Install the hard disk drive into the rear slot as follows. Remove the system unit cover. Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device, such as setting jumpers and switches. Remove and label any cables that interfere with installing the device.
Page 120: Removing The Power Supply
Option Installation 3-37 Figure 3-38 Removing the Power Supply Lift the power supply out of the system unit. Align the holes in the hard disk drive with the holes at the bottom of the unit (see the following figure). Secure the device to the bottom of the system unit. Figure 3-39 Securing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Connect the drive cables.
Page 121: Removing The Minitower Side Panel
3-38 Option Installation Replace the power supply and reattach the power supply cables to the system board. Replace the four screws. Replace the system unit cover. See “Replacing the Minitower Cover” earlier in this section. Run the Setup program (see Section 2) to set the new configuration. Removing the Minitower Side Panel Remove the side panel only if you are installing a 5 1/4-inch device in the top slot.
Page 122: Removing The Front Panel
Option Installation 3-39 Remove the front panel by releasing the six tabs from the back of the front panel (see the following figure). Figure 3-41 Removing the Front Panel Identify the slot for the device being installed. Remove the blank panel from the selected slot by pressing the panel tabs from inside the front panel and pushing the blank panel out.
Page 123: Installing The Minitower 5 1/4-Inch Device
3-40 Option Installation Install the device (see the following section “Installing the Minitower 5 1/4-Inch Device”). Installing the Minitower 5 1/4-Inch Device Install an accessible device into the device cage as follows. Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device, such as setting jumpers and switches.
Page 124: Replacing The Minitower Side And Front Panels
Option Installation 3-41 If installing in the middle and bottom slots, secure the device to the system from the front with the two metal slot cover screws. Figure 3-44 Securing the Device Replacing the Minitower Side and Front Panels To replace the front and side panels, follow this procedure (see the following figure). Align the four front panel tabs with the holes in the front of the system unit.
Page 125: Adding External Options
3-42 Option Installation Replace the cover. See “Replacing the Minitower Cover” earlier in this section. Run the Setup program (see Section 2) to set the new configuration. Adding External Options This subsection includes installation procedures for the following external options: parallel printer serial devices.
Page 126: Connecting An Rs-232C Device
Option Installation 3-43 Figure 3-47 Connecting a Printer Cable to the Minitower Secure the cable with the screws provided. Connect the other end to the printer. Connecting an RS-232C Device NOTE: Before connecting a serial device to the system, be sure the serial device is set up correctly.
Page 127: Connecting An Rs-232C Cable To The Minitower
3-44 Option Installation Figure 3-49 Connecting an RS-232C Cable to the Minitower Secure the cable with the screws provided. Connect the other end to the serial device.
Page 128: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
In the U.S., call 1(800) 233-6321 In Canada, call 1(800) 727-2787 To obtain option information, literature, dealer Call 1(800) NEC-INFO locations, and sales leads To open a service call or speak to a technician In the U.S., call 1(800) 632-4565 To send technical questions over email tech-support@nectech.com...
Page 129: Online Services
The following sections provide valuable information on how to access the various online services available for your use. NEC’s FastFacts Service NEC’s FastFacts service is a self-help, automated electronic information service for obtaining up-to-date product application notes, installation procedures, troubleshooting tips, data sheets, technical information bulletins, illustrated parts lists, part numbers, and other information about your system.
Page 130: Neccsd Bulletin Board Service
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Listen to the instructions provided by the voice prompts. Press if you do not want an introduction to FastFacts. Follow the automated instructions for ordering your document or catalog. Press if you want an introduction to FastFacts. Follow the automated instructions for ordering your catalog or document.
Page 131: America Online Service
If you subscribe to America Online, you can use the service to obtain information about NECCSD and its products. You can use America Online to E-mail technical questions to NECCSD’s Technical Support staff, post technical questions and messages on the Message Board, and access the NEC Software Library to download files.
Page 132: Compuserve Online Service
At the Go To menu, click Keyword. At the prompt, type either NECTECH or NEC, then either press or click on Enter At the NEC menu, double-click on one of the following topics, then follow the prompts: About NEC Terms and Conditions...
Page 133: Internet
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Log onto CompuServe. At the opening screen, click on Service, type in NEC TECH at the prompt, and click OK. At the NEC menu, double-click on one of the following topics, then follow the prompts: NEC Bulletin Board...
Page 134: System Cleaning
Maintenance and Troubleshooting WARNING: Unplug all power cords before performing any maintenance. Voltage is present inside the system and monitor even after the power button is off. All voltage is removed only when the power cord is unplugged. System Cleaning Use the following procedure for cleaning the system.
Page 135: Mouse Cleaning
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Mouse Cleaning Under normal conditions, the mouse has a self-cleaning mechanism that prevents a buildup of dust or lint around the mouse ball and tracking mechanism. Periodically, however, the mouse ball must be cleaned. Use the following procedure to clean the mouse. Unplug the mouse from the system.
Page 136: Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING This subsection provides information that helps isolate and repair system malfunctions at the field level. Step-by-step instructions for diagnosing and solving system hardware problems are provided. If disassembly is required, see Section 5. Connector pin assignments are given in Appendix A.
Page 137 4-10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4-2 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Operating system Intermittent beeping at 1. Check system configuration and does not boot power-on. Computer beeps jumper settings (refer to Appendix B). more than once and is unable to complete boot-up.
Page 138 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-11 Table 4-2 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Hard disk Cannot access hard disk. 1. Check signal/power connections malfunction (cont’d) between hard disk, PCB, power supply. 2. Check drive jumper settings. 3. Check power supply. 4. Check hard disk cable and hard disk. Replace as necessary.
Page 139 4-12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4-2 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Monitor Wavy display. 1. Check that the computer and monitor malfunction are not near motors or electric fields. (cont’d) Blank display. 1. Press any key or move mouse to ensure power management has not blanked the display 2.
Page 140 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-13 Table 4-2 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution CD-ROM No sound from CDs. 1. Check that speaker power is on and Malfunction volume is adjusted. (cont’d) 2. Check audio software settings. 3. Check CD audio cable. Replace as necessary.
Page 141: Cmos Battery Replacement
4-14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting CMOS Battery Replacement The CMOS is backed up by a 3-volt coin-cell type battery intalled in a socket on the system board. Replace the CMOS battery as follows. (See Section 5 for parts removal procedures necessary for CMOS battery replacement.) Turn off and unplug the system unit and any external option connected to it.
Page 142: Battery Removal
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-15 Figure 4-3 Battery Removal Replace the system unit cover and reconnect external peripherals and power cables. Run Setup to reconfigure your system parameters.
Page 143: Disassembly And Reassembly
Section 5 Repair DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY This section contains step-by-step disassembly procedures for the desktop and minitower systems. The hard disk drive, and 3 1/2-inch diskette drive are installed and included in these disassembly procedures. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly. Each procedure is supported by a simplified disassembly illustration to facilitate removal.
Page 144: System Unit Cover Removal
Desktop Repair When disassembling the system unit, follow these general rules. Disconnect all peripherals. When handling boards or chips, touch the system unit frame to discharge static. Do not disassemble parts other than those specified in the procedure. All screws are Phillips-head, unless otherwise specified. Label all removed connectors.
Page 145: Expansion Board Removal
Desktop Repair Loosen the two captive thumb screws shown in Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1 System Unit Cover Screws Slide the system unit cover toward the front about one inch. Lift the system unit cover up and off (see Figure 5-2). Figure 5-2 Removing the System Unit Cover Expansion Board Removal Remove any installed expansion board(s) using Figure 5-3 and Figure 5-4 and the following...
Page 146: Pci/Isa Backboard Removal
Desktop Repair Figure 5-3 Expansion Slot Screw To remove a board on the inside of the PCI/ISA backboard, remove the two slot cover support screws shown in Figure 5-4. The slot cover support secures the expansion board in place. Figure 5-4 Inside Expansion Slot Screw Remove the board from the expansion slot connector and out of the system unit.
Page 147: 1/2-Inch Diskette And Hard Disk Drive Removal
Desktop Repair Remove the two screws that secure the backboard to the support bracket (see Figure 5-5). Pull the backboard out from its connector on the system board and remove it from the system. PCI/ISA Backboard Srews Support Bracket System Board Connector Figure 5-5 PCI/ISA Backboard Screws...
Page 148: Hard Disk And Diskette Drive Cabling
Desktop Repair Figure 5-6 Hard Disk and Diskette Drive Cabling NOTE: When reinstalling the drives, note that all power cables are keyed to fit only in the correct position. The red edge of the diskette drive signal cable is positioned as shown. Remove the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket screw (see Figure 5-7) and push the bracket back toward the rear of the chassis so that the tabs release and the drives come out of the openings in the front panel.
Page 149: Front Panel Assembly Removal
Desktop Repair Remove the two 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive screws; two on each side of the drive bracket (see Figure 5-8). Pull the drives out from the front of the bracket. Diskette Drive Diskette Drive Screws Diskette Drive Screws Hard Disk Drive Screws Hard Disk...
Page 150: Blank Panel Removal
Desktop Repair Figure 5-9 Front Panel Tabs Separate the lamps and buttons from the front panel assembly by pulling them out from the sockets in the panel assembly. Blank Panel Removal Remove the blank panels from the front panel as follows. Remove the system unit cover and front panel as previously described.
Page 151: Speaker Assembly Removal
Desktop Repair Figure 5-10 Blank Panel Tabs Speaker Assembly Removal Remove the speaker from the device cage as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. Unplug the speaker from its connector on the system board (see Appendix A for connector assignments).
Page 152: Simm Removal
5-10 Desktop Repair Slide the speaker out from the tabs on the device cage (see Figure 5-11). Figure 5-11 Internal Speaker SIMM Removal Remove SIMM sticks from the system board as follows. Remove the system unit cover, and any full size expansion boards as previously described.
Page 153: System Board Upgrade Sockets And Connectors
Desktop Repair 5-11 Locate the SIMMs sockets on the system board (see Figure 5-12). Figure 5-12 System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors Spread apart the two clips at each end of the SIMM stick (the clips are part of the system board’s connectors).
Page 154: 1/4-Inch Device Removal
5-12 Desktop Repair 5 1/4-Inch Device Removal Remove an 5 1/4-inch device from the 5 1/4-inch device cage per Figure 5-14 and the following steps. Remove the system unit cover, front panel, and 3 1/2-inch drive bracket as previously described. Unplug all signal and power cables from the device(s) in the 5 1/4-inch device cage.
Page 155: Power Supply Removal
Desktop Repair 5-13 Power Supply Removal Remove the power supply from the system unit as follows. Remove the system unit cover and front panel as previously described. Unplug the two power cables attached to the system board's connectors (see Appendix A for connector locations). Unplug the power cables from all installed devices.
Page 156: System Board Removal
5-14 Desktop Repair Power Supply Screws Figure 5-16 Power Supply Screws System Board Removal Remove the system board per Figure 5-17 and the following steps. Remove the following components as previously described. system unit cover expansion slot boards...
Page 157: System Board Connectors And Screws
Desktop Repair 5-15 PCI/ISA backboard 3 1/2-inch drive bracket SIMMs installed on the system board NOTE: Remove the optional video DRAM chips if installed (see Section 3, Options). Remove and label all cables connected to the system board Appendix A provides the general locations of the connectors for the system board.
Page 158: Minitower Disassembly
Repair 5-16 Minitower Disassembly A Phillips-head screwdriver is the only required disassembly tool. For complete disassembly of the system unit, follow the disassembly order listed in Table 5-2. To reassemble, follow the table and procedures in reverse order. Individual removal procedures do not require the total disassembly of the computer. Each of the following subsections lists the parts that must be removed before beginning the removal procedure.
Page 159: System Unit Cover Removal
Repair 5-17 CAUTION: When handling boards or chips, ground yourself to release static. System Unit Cover Removal Remove the system unit cover as follows. WARNING: Before removing the system unit cover, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.
Page 160: Cover Screws
Repair 5-18 Figure 5-18 Cover Screws From the rear of the system, grasp the handle and pull it back so that the cover clears the padlock slot (see Figure 5-19). Figure 5-19 Releasing the System Unit Cover Pull the cover up and free it from the chassis.
Page 161: Side Panel Removal
Repair 5-19 Side Panel Removal Remove the system unit side panel as follows. WARNING: Before removing the system unit side panel, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged. Remove the system unit cover as previously described (see “System Unit Cover Removal”).
Page 162: Expansion Board Removal
Repair 5-20 Expansion Board Removal Remove any installed expansion board(s) per the following steps. Remove the system unit cover (see “System Unit Cover Removal” earlier in this section). If you have any cables connected to the board that you need to remove, label the connectors before you remove them.
Page 163: System Board Upgrade Sockets And Connectors
Repair 5-21 Locate the SIMMs sockets on the system board (see Figure 5-22). Figure 5-22 System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors Press the metal clips at the outer edges of the socket away from the SIMM (see Figure 5-23). Push the SIMM away from the locking tabs and remove it from the socket. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each SIMM being removed.
Page 164: Front Panel Assembly Removal
Repair 5-22 Front Panel Assembly Removal Remove the front panel from the system unit as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described (see “System Unit Cover Removal”). Disconnect the LED and IR cables on the front panel from the system board. (See Appendix A for system board connector locations.) Carefully pull on the front panel, releasing the six tabs that secure the panel to the system chassis (see Figure 5-24).
Page 165: 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
Repair 5-23 Store the slot cover in case you choose to use it in the future. Figure 5-25 Removing the Slot Cover 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal Remove the 3 1/2-inch diskette drive as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described (see “System Unit Cover Removal”).
Page 166: Diskette Drive Screws
Repair 5-24 Remove the four diskette drive screws (two to a side) from the 3 1/2-inch diskette drive bracket (see Figure 5-27 and Figure 5-28). Figure 5-27 Diskette Drive Screws Slide the 3 1/2-inch diskette drive out of the system chassis (see Figure 5-28). Figure 5-28 Diskette Drive Removal NOTE: When reinstalling the diskette drive, note that all power cables are keyed to fit only in...
Page 167: 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive Removal
Repair 5-25 3 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive Removal Remove the 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described (see “System Unit Cover Removal”). Unplug the hard disk drive power and signal cables from the hard disk drive (see Figure 5-29).
Page 168: 1/4-Inch Device Removal
Repair 5-26 Remove the four screws securing the 3 1/2-inch drive to the bottom of the system chassis (see Figure 5-30). Remove the drive out the side of the chassis. Figure 5-30 Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive 5 1/4-Inch Device Removal Remove a 5 1/4-inch device (CD-ROM reader or other device) from the 5 1/4-inch device cage as follows.
Page 169: Removing The5 1/4-Inch Device
Repair 5-27 Figure 5-31 Removing the 5 1/4-inch Device For the devices removed from the bottom or middle 5 1/4-inch slot, remove the rails from the sides of the device by removing the four screws (see Figure 5-32. Figure 5-32 Removing the Device Rails...
Page 170: Power Button Screws
Repair 5-28 Power Supply Removal Remove the power supply as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described (see “System Unit Cover Removal”). Unplug the two power cables attached to the system board’s connectors. See Appendix A for connector locations. Remove the two screws securing the power button to the front of the system unit chassis (see Figure 5-33).
Page 171: Power Supply Screws
Repair 5-29 Figure 5-34 Power Supply Screws Remove the power supply from the system unit chassis. System Board Removal Remove the system board per the following steps. Remove the following components as previously described: system unit cover expansion slot boards SIMMs.
Page 172 Repair 5-30 Remove the screws that hold the system board to the system unit chassis. Remove the system board from the system unit (see Figure 5-35). Figure 5-35 System Board Removal NOTE: When replacing a defective system board, remove the I/O spring from the defective board and attach it to the new board.
Page 173: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Repair 5-31 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN The following subsections contain parts lists and exploded-view diagrams for the desktop and minitower systems. Desktop Illustrated Parts Breakdown This subsection contains the illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) and NECCSD part numbers for the following PowerMate P2166M/P2200M desktop models: •...
Page 174 Speakers, 20 watt with cables and adapter 158-050979-000 Speaker adapter for 8-watt speaker 158-056391-000 Speakers, 8 watt with cables and adapter 158-050980-001 16-speed IDE CD-ROM reader (NEC) CDR-1600A/BR 16-speed IDE CD-ROM reader (Lucky Goldstar) 158-052240-000 24-speed IDE CD-ROM reader 730128-02...
Page 175 Repair 5-33 Table 5-3 PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Desktop Field-Replaceable Parts List* Item Description Part Number Fan assembly 158-050865-006 Card edge guide 158-050883-005 Audio cable (for CD-ROM) 158-050824-000 System board, non-multimedia (without audio), 158-056455-000 with USB) System board, multimedia (with audio) with USB 158-056456-000 CPU heatsink (with clip) 158-060324-001...
Page 176: Powermate P2166M/P2200M Desktop Illustrated Parts Breakdown
5-34 Repair Figure 5-36 PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Desktop Illustrated Parts Breakdown* * This data was prepared October 1997. For an up-to-date listing of spare parts, please call FaxFlash 1-888-329-0088 (or 1-978-635-6090 outside the U.S.) and order document number 42181682.
Page 177: Minitower Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Repair 5-35 Table 5-4 lists PowerMate P2166M/P2200M desktop documentation and packaging. Table 5-4 PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Desktop Documentation and Packaging* Description Part Number PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series User's Guide 819-181680-000 PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series Service and Reference 819-181682-000 Manual PowerMate P2166M/P2200M desktop shipping carton 158-040565-000 (non-multimedia) PowerMate P2166M/P2200M desktop shipping carton (multimedia)
Page 178 5-36 Repair Table 5-5 PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Minitower Field-Replaceable Parts List* Item Description Part Number LED power cable 158-052170-001 HDD LED cable 158-052169-000 Sleep switch cable assembly 158-050895-004 Reset switch cable assembly 158-050685-031 Serial interface cable 158-050454-002 Mouse, PS/2 style 158-052115-000 Keyboard, Chicony 158-052121-000 Plastic blank panel - 5 1/4”...
Page 179 3 1/2-Inch, 3.0-GB hard drive (WD Caviar AC33100) 215-00030 3 1/2-Inch, 3.0-GB hard drive (Quantum Fireball) 158-050395-382 3 1/2-Inch, 2.0-GB hard drive (WD Caviar AC22100) 215-00031 16-speed IDE CD-ROM reader (NEC) CDR-1600A/BR 16-speed IDE CD-ROM reader (Lucky Goldstar) 158-052240-000 8-speed IDE CD-ROM reader (NEC) CDR-1450A/BR...
Page 180 5-38 Repair Figure 5-37 PowerMate P2166/P2200M Series Minitower Illustrated Parts Breakdown* * This data was prepared October 1997. For an up-to-date listing of spare parts, please call FaxFlash 1-888-329-0088 (or 1-978-635-6090 outside the U.S.) and order document number 42181682.
Page 181 Repair 5-39 Table 5-6 lists PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series minitower documentation and packaging. Table 5-6 PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Minitower Documentation and Packaging Description Part Number PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series User’s Guide 819-181500-000 PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series Service and Reference Manual 819-181519-000 Corner Blocks (4 required) 158-040395-004 Shipping carton (multimedia) 158-040563-001...
Page 182: Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments This appendix describes the system board connector pin assignments. Figure A-1 and Figure A-2 show the locations of the system board connectors. Table A-1 identifies the connector function with the connector number. Pin assignments for the connectors are provided in the following subsections.
Page 183: Cd Audio Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments Table A-1 System Board Connectors Function Type VGA Monitor Port 15 pin female sub D-shell LAN Port RJ-45 connector Microphone In 1/8-Inch banana connector Line Out 1/8-Inch banana connector Parallel Interface 25 pin female sub D-shell Serial Interface COM1/COM2 9 pin D-shell Keyboard and Mouse 6-pin PS/2 style connector Diskette Drive...
Page 184: Serial Interface Connectors
Connector Pin Assignments SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS Serial interface signals are output from the system board through two 9-pin COM port connectors. The 9-pin, D-subconnectors are located at the rear of the system unit. Pin assignments for the serial interface connectors given in Table A-3. Table A-3 Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments Signal Carrier detect...
Page 185: Vga Interface Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments Table A-4 Parallel Port Connector Pin Assignments Signal Strobe Data bit 0 Data bit 1 Data bit 2 Data bit 3 Data bit 4 Data bit 5 Data bit6 Data bit 7 Acknowledge Busy Select Auto feed XT Error Initialize Select in...
Page 186: Speaker Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments Table A-5 VGA Interface Connector Pin Assignments Signal Green Blue Monitor ID bit 2 (not used) Ground Red return (ground) Green return (ground) Blue return (ground) Key (no pin) Sync return (ground) Monitor ID bit 0 (not used) Monitor ID bit 1 (not used) Horizontal sync Vertical sync...
Page 187: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors
Connector Pin Assignments Power Good Signal Figure A-3 Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments KEYBOARD AND MOUSE CONNECTORS The keyboard and mouse use standard PS/2 connectors. Pin assignments are given in Table A-7. Table A-7 Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pin Assignments Keyboard Connector Mouse Connector Keyboard Data...
Page 188: Irda Connector
Connector Pin Assignments IRDA CONNECTOR The IRDA (infrared) connector pin assignments are given in Table A-8. Table A-8 IRDA Connector Pin Assignments Signal IR RX (IR receive) Ground IR TX (IR transmit) SUSPEND BUTTON CONNECTOR The suspend button connector pin assignments are given in Table A-9. Table A-9 Suspend Connector Pin Assignments Signal Power control...
Page 189: Diskette Drive Interface Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments DISKETTE DRIVE INTERFACE PIN ASSIGNMENTS Table A-11 provides the pin assignments for the diskette drive interface. Table A-11 Diskette Drive Connector Pin Assignments Ground Pin Signal Pin Signal Name FDHDIN Not used FDEDIN INDEX MOTEN1 MOTEN2 STEP WRT DATA WRT EN GATE TRK0...
Page 190: Ide Interface Connectors
Connector Pin Assignments IDE INTERFACE CONNECTORS All signal levels in the IDE interface are TTL compatible. A logic 1 is a signal whose voltage level is between 2.0 and 5.0 V. A logic 0 is a signal measuring between 0.00 V and 0.70 V.
Page 191: Simm Sockets
A-10 Connector Pin Assignments SIMM SOCKETS Table A-13 provides the SIMM socket pin assignments. Table A-13 SIMM Socket Pin Assignments Signal Signal Signal RAS2 CAS0 CAS2 CAS3 CAS1 PD0 (N/C) RAS0 PD1 (N/C) PD2 N/C PD3 N/C *Identifies SIMM Sockets...
Page 192: Isa/Pci-Bus Backboard Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments A-11 ISA/PCI-BUS BACKBOARD CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS Table A-14 provides the pin assignments for the ISA/PCI-bus backboard connector on the system board. Table A-14 ISA/PCI Backboard Connector Pin Assignments Signal Signal Signal Signal IOCHCK SD07 RSET DRV E2 SD06 PCIINT1 PCIINT3...
Page 193 A-12 Connector Pin Assignments Table A-14 ISA/PCI Backboard Connector Pin Assignments Signal Signal Signal Signal SA03 BALE FRAME IRDY SA02 CBE2 DEVSEL SA01 TRDY PLOCK SA00 STOP PERR SBHE MEMCS16 SDONE SERR LAB23 I/OCS16 AD15 LAB22 IRQ10 CBE1 AD14 LAB21 IRQ11 AD12 LAB20...
Page 194: Isa Expansion Bus Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments A-13 ISA EXPANSION BUS CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The expansion slots signals, voltages, and grounds are supplied through the bus connectors. There are no active components on the ISA/PCI-bus backboard. Table A-15 provides the pin assignments for the ISA expansion slots. Table A-15 ISA Expansion Slot Pin Assignments Direction Signal...
Page 195 A-14 Connector Pin Assignments Table A-15 ISA Expansion Slot Pin Assignments Direction Signal Direction Signal Input/Output SA04 Output Input/Output SA03 Output BALE Input/Output SA02 Power Input/Output SA01 Output Input/Output SA00 Ground Input/Output SBHE Input MEMCS16 Input/Output LAB23 Input I/OCS16 Input/Output LAB22 Input IRQ10...
Page 196: Appendix B Setting System Board Jumpers
Appendix B Setting System Board Jumpers This chapter provides jumper setting information for configuring the system for a particular system requirement. Situations that require changing the jumper settings include the following: You are upgrading the processor. You have interrupted the Flash utility during a BIOS upgrade. You want to clear all customized CMOS settings back to the factory defaults.
Page 197: Locating System Configuration Jumpers
B-2 Setting System Board Jumpers Figure B-1 Locating System Configuration Jumpers Set the Processor/Bus Speed jumpers for the processor (see the following figure). Change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins as shown in the following figure. NECCSD recommends using needle-nose pliers to move a jumper.
Page 198: Processor/Bus Speed Jumper Settings
Setting System Board Jumpers B-3 Microprocessor Speed J1K2 200-MHz Processor/66-MHz Bus Speed Jumper 5-6, 1-2 (C) Jumper 5-6, 1-2 (D) 166-MHz Processor/66-MHz Bus Speed Jumper 5-6, 1-2 (C) Jumper 5-6, 2-3 (D) 150-MHz Processor/60-MHz Bus Speed Jumper 4-5, 2-3 (C) Jumper 5-6, 2-3 (D) 133-MHz Processor/66-MHz Bus Speed Jumper 5-6, 1-2 (C)
Page 199: Bios Recovery
B-4 Setting System Board Jumpers Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Desktop Cover” or “Replacing the Minitower Cover” in Section 3). Power on the system. BIOS RECOVERY If an interruption occurs during the BIOS upgrade that prevents continuation of the process, it is possible that the BIOS may be left in an unstable state.
Page 200: Clearing Cmos
Setting System Board Jumpers B-5 Power on the system. The system displays a system configuration error message. Power off, unplug the system and monitor, and remove the cover. Return the jumper block to the Normal Operation position. If you removed any expansion boards, replace them (see “Replacing Expansion Boards”...
Page 201: Denying Access To Setup
B-6 Setting System Board Jumpers CMOS Clear J1K2 Normal Operation (Default) Jumper 4-5 Clear Jumper 5-6 Figure B-4 Clear CMOS Jumper Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Desktop Cover” or “Replacing the Minitower Cover” in Section 3). Connect system power cables and monitor. Power on the system.
Page 202: Clearing The Password
Setting System Board Jumpers B-7 Remove the system unit cover (see “Removing the Desktop Cover” or “Removing the Minitower Cover” in Section 3). Locate the Setup Access jumper J1K2 (B) on the system board (see Figure B-1). You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers (see “Removing Expansion Boards”...
Page 203: Pci Expansion Slots
B-8 Setting System Board Jumpers Locate the Password Clear jumper J1K2 (A) on the system board (see Figure B-1). You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers (see “Removing Expansion Boards” in Section 3). Move the jumper block to the Password Clear position (see the following figure).
Page 204: Change Pci Slot Setting
Setting System Board Jumpers B-9 Power off and unplug the system and any peripherals. WARNING: The system power must be off before removing the cover and changing a jumper setting. Remove the system unit cover (see “Removing the Desktop Cover” or “Removing the Minitower Cover”...
Page 205 B-10 Setting System Board Jumpers Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Desktop Cover” or “Replacing the Minitower Cover” in Section 3). Connect system power cables and monitor. Power on the system. The system lets you boot the computer.
Page 206: Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Specifications And Jumper Settings
Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings This appendix provides specifications and jumper settings for the following hard disks used in the PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series computer configurations: Western Digital Caviar 2.1-GB Western Digital Caviar 3.2-GB IBM DAQA-33240 3.2-GB Quantum Fireball 3.2-GB.
Page 207: 3.2-Gb Ide Hard Disk Drive Jumper Settings
Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings Table C-1 Hard Disk Drive Specifications 2-GB Hard Disk 3-GB Hard Disk Features (WD Caviar (WD Caviar 3-GB Hard Disk 3-GB Hard Disk ACC22100) ACC33100) (Quantum Fireball) (DAQA-33240) Bytes per Sector Maximum Data 104 MB/s 104 MB/s 90.0 MB/s...
Page 208 Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings Table C-2 IBM 3.2-GB IDE Hard Disk Jumper Settings Jumper Function JP-1 Master (default setting) JP-2 Slave JP-3 Cable Select JP-4 Spare JP-5 Disable Write Cache JP-6 Spare JP-7 Spare...
Page 209: Appendix D Cd-Rom Reader Specifications And Jumper Settings
Appendix D CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings This appendix provides specifications and jumper settings for the sixteen-speed NEC and Lucky Goldstar IDE CD-ROM readers used in the PowerMate P2166M/P2200M Series multimedia configurations. The CD-ROM reader comes pre-installed in the top 5 1/4-inch accessible device slot. The reader is connected to the secondary PCI/IDE connector on the system board via an I/O cable.
Page 210: Lucky Goldstar Cd-Rom Reader
CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings Table D-1 Specifications for Sixteen-Speed NEC CD-ROM Reader Feature Specification Average Full Stroke Seek 160 ms (16X-MPSS mode) Average 1/3 Full Stroke Seek 100 ms (16X-MPSS mode) Random Stroke 100 ms (16X-MPSS mode) Data Buffer...
Page 211: Cd-Rom Reader Connectors And Jumper Settings
5°C to 45°C CD-ROM READER CONNECTORS AND JUMPER SETTINGS The back of the NEC and Lucky Goldstar sixteen-speed CD-ROM readers provides the following connectors and jumpers (see Figure D-1): Analog audio line output connector — 4-pin male connector that connects the reader to the system’s sound system via an audio cable.
Page 212: Cd-Rom Connector And Jumper Locations
To the left of the standard 40-pin IDE connector on the back of the CD-ROM reader are one or two 6-pin jumper blocks (depending on the drive.). On the NEC CD-ROM reader, the block to the extreme left (jumper A) is factory set with the pins unshorted (see Table D-3).
Page 213 CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings Table D-4 Jumper B Settings Setting Signal Disabled (unshorted) CSEL (cable select) Disabled (unshorted) SL (slave) Enabled (shorted) Master (default setting)
Page 214 America Online, 4-5 IDE interface, A-9 CompuServe, 4-5 infrared, A-7 Internet, 4-6 ISA expansion bus, A-13 NEC’s FastFacts, 4-2 ISA/PCI bus backboard, A-11 NECCSD’s ftp site, 4-6 parallel interface, A-3 NECCSD’s WWW home page, 4-6 power supply, A-5 NECCSD bulletin board service, 2-31...
Page 215 1-19, 1-24 PCI slots, B-9 speakers, 1-19 CD-ROM reader, D-3 BIOS recovery, B-4 CMOS, B-5 system board, B-1 NEC’s FastFacts, 4-2 NECCSD bulletin board service, 2-31, 4-3 Keyboard, 1-18 Keyboard cleaning, 4-7 Operation, 2-1 Option installation, 3-1 cover removal, 3-2...
Page 216 Index-3 PCI/IDE ports, 1-14 System board, 1-5 Peripheral submenu, 2-20 chip sets, 1-7 Pin assignments, A-1 connectors, A-1 Plug and Play, 1-20 features, 1-5 Power Management, 1-20 flash ROM, 1-9 suspend button, 1-20 infrared interface, 1-17 Power supply, 1-17 integrated graphics, 1-10 Power-on-self-test (POST), 2-6 interrupts, 1-12 Problems and solutions, 4-9...
Page 217 Index-4...
Page 218 (For United States Use Only) FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 219 BATTERY REPLACEMENT A lithium battery in your computer maintains system configuration information. In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information, replace the battery or real time clock chip. See Chapter 4 for battery replacement information. WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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