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The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is
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  • Page 1 The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Corporation (NEC) and/or its licensors. NEC and/or its licen- sors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this docu- ment, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ........................Abbreviations ......................xvii Section 1 Technical Information System Chassis ......................1-2 System Board ......................1-3 Processor and Secondary Cache................1-5 System BIOS......................1-6 I/O Addressing ..................... 1-7 System Memory....................1-9 Interrupt Controller ....................1-10 Plug and Play......................1-11 ISA Bus........................
  • Page 3 Intel Bus Mastering IDE Driver Installation ........... 2-14 Installing the IDE Drivers ................2-14 Configuring the IDE Drivers ................2-15 SCSI Adaptec 7800 ..................2-15 NEC DMI Installation..................2-16 Microsoft Internet Explorer ................2-16 McAfee’s Virus Scan for Windows NT............2-17 Release Notes....................... 2-18 Infrared (IR) Interface..................
  • Page 4 Contents Diskette Drive ....................2-23 IDE Devices ....................2-23 IDE Device Configuration Submenu .............. 2-25 IDE Device Configuration ................2-25 Maximum Capacity..................2-25 IDE Translation Mode ................... 2-25 Multiple Sector Setting .................. 2-26 Fast Programmed I/O Modes ................. 2-27 Language....................... 2-27 Boot Options ....................
  • Page 5 Exit Discarding Changes ................2-43 Load Setup Defaults ..................2-43 Discard Changes .................... 2-43 Flash Utility ......................... 2-43 NEC Bulletin Board Service ................. 2-44 Using the BIOS Update Utility................2-45 SCSISELECT Utility.................... 2-45 Desktop Management Interface ................2-46 DMI Components ..................2-46 Manageable Components ................
  • Page 6 Contents Expansion Board Installation ................. 3-9 Expansion Board Removal................3-11 SIMM Upgrade ....................3-12 Checking the Memory in the System .............. 3-12 SIMM Removal ..................... 3-14 SIMM Installation..................3-14 Processor Upgrade ....................3-15 Processor Removal ..................3-16 Processor Installation..................3-16 Video Upgrade .....................
  • Page 7 viii Contents Troubleshooting ......................4-4 Error Messages..................... 4-4 Diagnosing and Solving Problems ................. 4-7 Beep Codes ......................4-12 CMOS Battery Replacement................. 4-12 Section 5 Repair Disassembly and Reassembly ..................5-1 System Unit Cover Removal ................. 5-2 Side Panel Removal ....................5-4 Expansion Board Removal..................
  • Page 8 Contents Appendix B System Board Settings Changing Jumper Settings.................... B-2 Processor Jumpers ....................B-4 BIOS Recovery ....................B-4 Clearing CMOS ....................B-6 Denying Access to CMOS Setup ................B-7 Password Clear Jumper..................B-8 Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings Hard Disk Drive Specifications ..................
  • Page 9 Contents Cover Screws ....................3-5 Releasing the System Unit Cover ..............3-6 System Unit Cover Replacement..............3-7 System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors..........3-8 Expansion Slots Locations ................3-9 Removing a Slot Cover.................. 3-10 Inserting the Expansion Board ............... 3-11 Removing a SIMM ..................
  • Page 10 Contents Removing Side Panel Screws ................. 5-4 Expansion Board Removal................5-5 System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors..........5-6 Removing a SIMM ..................5-6 Removing the Front Panel................5-7 Removing the Slot Cover................5-8 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Cables ..............5-8 5-10 Diskette Drive Screws ...................
  • Page 11 Partitioned Hard Disk Assignments..............2-24 Hot Key Parameters..................2-37 Security Passwords..................2-40 Recommended Memory Upgrade Path ............3-13 NEC Service and Information Telephone Numbers ........4-1 System Error Messages.................. 4-4 PCI Error Messages..................4-6 Problems and Solutions.................. 4-7 Diagnostic Beep Codes.................. 4-12 PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Series System Unit Disassembly Sequence....
  • Page 12 Contents xiii Hard Disk LED Pin Assignments ..............A-9 Power LED Pin Assignments ................. A-10 A-10 Reset Pin Assignments ................... A-10 A-11 Infrared Pin Assignments ................A-11 A-12 ISA Bus Pin Assignments ................A-12 A-13 PCI Bus Pin Assignments................A-13 Hard Disk Specifications................

  • Page 13: Preface

    The manual also includes system setup information, procedures for installing options, and illustrated parts lists. The manual is written for NEC-trained customer engineers, system analysts, service center personnel, and dealers. The manual is organized as follows: Section 1 —...

  • Page 14: Abbreviations

    xvii Abbreviations ampere error checking and correction alternating current enhanced capabilities port (ECP) advanced technology (IBM PC) Enhanced Graphics Adapter Bulletin Board System Enhanced Parallel Port binary-coded decimal EPROM erasable and programmable ROM BIOS Customized Utility EVGA Enhanced Video Graphics Array BIOS basic input/output system Fahrenheit...
  • Page 15 xviii Abbreviations milliamps switch maximum Technical Assistance Center megabyte Technical Support Center Monochrome Display Adapter transistor/transistor logic modified frequency modulation tracks per inch megahertz volt microphone volts, alernating current MIDI musical instrument device interface volts, direct current multimedia PC VESA video electronics standards association millimeter...

  • Page 16: Section 1 Technical Information

    Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows NT (diskette) McAfee VirusScan for Windows NT (diskette) Adobe Acrobat Reader (diskette) NEC 8X CD-ROM drivers (diskette for multimedia configurations only) Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set drivers (diskette for SCSI configuration only) Puma TranXit for Windows NT (orderable when available)

  • Page 17: System Chassis

    Technical Information SYSTEM CHASSIS The chassis provides an enclosure for the system board, power supply, seven PCI/ISA expansion slots and six storage device slots. The expansion slots include three 8-/16-bit ISA slots, one shared PCI/ISA slot, and three 32-bit PCI slot. The six storage device slots accommodate up to four accessible devices and two internal hard disk drive devices.

  • Page 18: System Board

    Technical Information Video Module Video Module F e a t u r e C o n n e c t o r F e a t u r e C o n n e c t o r V G A C o n n e c t o r V G A C o n n e c t o r M I D I / G a m e P o r t M I D I / G a m e P o r t...
  • Page 19 Technical Information Expansion slots for up to five add-in boards Three dedicated PCI slots Three dedicated ISA-bus slots One “combination” slot for either a PCI or an ISA add-in board 200 watt power supply (switch-selectable for 115 and 230 V ac operation) Two RS-232C-compatible 9-pin serial connectors ®...

  • Page 20: Processor And Secondary Cache

    Technical Information Table Section 1-1 System Board Feature Components Chip Function Pentium Chip 200/66-MHz or 180/60-MHz Intel Pentium Pro processor 82440FX Chipset: 82371SB PCI/ISA IDE Provides interface between PCI and ISA bus Xccelerator (PIIX3) Supports up to four PCI/IDE devices Mode 3 and mode 4 support;...

  • Page 21: System Bios

    The system BIOS is always shadowed. Shadowing allows any BIOS routine to be executed from fast 32-bit onboard DRAM instead of from the slower 8-bit flash device. NEC’s Flash ROM allows fast, economical BIOS upgrades. NEC Flash ROMs are reprogrammable system and video EPROMs. With NEC’s Flash ROM, a ROM BIOS...

  • Page 22: I/O Addressing

    Technical Information The system memory map in shown in Table Section 1-2. Table Section 1-2 System Memory Map Memory Space Size Function 100000-8000000 130048 KB Extended memory (configurable/upgradable) E0000-FFFFF 64 KB AMI System BIOS EC000-EFFFF 16 KB FLASH boot block (available as UMB) EA000-EBFFF 8 KB ECSD (Plug and Play configuration area)
  • Page 23 Technical Information Table Section 1-3 I/O Address Map Address (Hex) I/O Device Name 0064 Keyboard controller, command/status byte 0070, bit 7 PIIX3 - Enable NMI 0070, bits 6 through 0 PIIX3 - Real time clock, address 0071 PIIX3 - Real time clock, data 0078-0079 Reserved - board configuration 0080-008F...

  • Page 24: System Memory

    Technical Information Table Section 1-3 I/O Address Map Address (Hex) I/O Device Name 0CF9 Turbo and reset control register 0CFC-0CFF* PCI configuration data register FF00-FF07 IDE bus master register FFA0-FFA7 IDE primary channel 0FF0-0FF7 CS4236 audio * Only accessible by DWORD accesses. System Memory Configurations ship with 16 MB of memory (32 MB in the SCSI configuration): 640 KB of base memory and 15 MB (31 MB in the SCSI configuration) of extended memory.

  • Page 25: Interrupt Controller

    1-10 Technical Information Interrupt Controller The interrupt controller operates as an interrupt manager for the entire 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 26: Plug And Play

    Technical Information 1-11 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 27: Parallel Interface

    1-12 Technical Information 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 28: Infrared Interface

    Technical Information 1-13 I/O addresses and interrupt levels for the two channels are given Table Section 1-6. 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 29: Video Board

    1-14 Technical Information The IR port permits transfer of files to or from portable devices such as laptops and personal digital assistant (PDA) products using Puma TranXit applications software (not pre-installed) or other software supporting IrDA data transfer. The port supports data transfers at 115 Kbps from a distance of 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches).

  • Page 30: Video Playback

    Technical Information 1-15 1152 by 882 - 256, 65K, and 16.7 colors 1280 by 1024 - 256, 65K, and 16.7 colors 1600 by 1200 - 256 and 65K colors. When the video board contains 8 MB of video WRAM, the following resolutions are available: 640 by 480 - 256, 65K, and 16.7 colors 1024 by 768 - 256, 65K, and 16.7 colors...

  • Page 31: Scsi Board

    If CMOS is cleared, the sound board settings stored in the BIOS will not be restored with the defaults. Use an ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) to restore the sound board settings. The NEC defaults are as follows. I/O RANGE: 0220-0233...

  • Page 32: Diskette Drive

    Technical Information 1-17 The BIOS-resident SCSISelect configuration utility eliminates the need to handle jumpers or terminators while adding peripherals. All configuration and terminator settings are controlled via the keyboard (see “SCSISelect Utility” in Section 2). The SCSI adapter board feature the following: PCI to UltraSCSI host adapter with SCSISelect, utilizing the PCI local-bus to support up to fifteen SCSI devices Bus master DMA interface protocol...

  • Page 33: Scsi Hard Disk

    1-18 Technical Information All systems ship with one internal 3 1/2-inch hard disk (1-inch high, thin-height) installed behind the front panel in the bottom slot in the drive cage. The three-connector hard disk drive cable plugs into the primary connector on the system board. An optional second hard drive can be connected to the middle connector on the primary IDE cable.

  • Page 34: Eight-Speed Cd-Rom

    Technical Information 1-19 EIGHT-SPEED CD-ROM An eight-speed CD-ROM reader comes pre-installed as drive E. 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. The reader is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs™...

  • Page 35: Cd-Rom Reader Settings

    1-20 Technical Information To remove the disc, press the open/close button. The tray opens, allowing removal of the disc. CD-ROM Reader Settings The reader is set as the master device on the secondary IDE/PCI port (see Figure Section 1- 5). For details about CD-ROM jumper settings and connector descriptions, see Appendix Master (default) Audio Connector...

  • Page 36: Speakers

    Technical Information 1-21 SPEAKERS Systems come with a high-quality stereo 20-watt speaker set, an AC adapter, and connecting wires. The speaker set features a volume control, power on/off switch, power lamp, and a headphone jack. Volume is controlled from the speaker or from the sound application software.

  • Page 37: Power Button

    1-22 Technical Information Table Section 1-7 Specifications Item Specification Peripheral Interface System Board, rear panel PS/2-style keyboard connector, rear panel PS/2-style mouse connector, rear panel Two RS-232C serial ports, Parallel printer port Video Board, rear panel VGA connector Video feature connector Sound System, rear panel (integrated on system board) Line in jack Line out Jack...
  • Page 38 Technical Information 1-23 Table Section 1-7 Specifications Item Specification Battery Replaceable 3-volt lithium, non-rechargeable coin-type Power Supply 115 V/230V switch selectable, 200 Watt 115 V (90-135 V) 230 V (180-265 V) DC Voltage +12 V, 6.0 A +5 V, 22.0 A +3.3 V, 14.0 A 5 V, 0.5 A 12 V, 0.8 A...
  • Page 39 1-24 Technical Information Table Section 1-7 Specifications Item Specification Video Board Graphics Support (with 2 MB video WRAM) 1600 by 1200 pixels, 256 colors, vertical refresh rate of 60-78 Hz and horizontal refresh rate of 76-96 Kz 1280 by 1024 pixels, 256 colors, vertical refresh rate of 60-110 Hz and horizontal refresh rate of 63-107 Kz 1152 by 882 pixels, 256/65K colors, vertical refresh rate of 60-120 Hz and horizontal refresh rate of 54-110 Kz...
  • Page 40 Technical Information 1-25 Table Section 1-7 Specifications Item Specification Crystal CS4236 audio CODEC chip integrated on system board; Sound System standard in multimedia models Compatible with Sound Blaster Pro™, Sound Blaster™ 2.0, ® Adlib™, MPU-401 and Microsoft Windows Sound System for PC sound applications Stereo jacks for microphone, line in, and line out Software address mapping and DMA and IRQ selections for...

  • Page 41: Section 2 Setup And Operation

    Operation includes information in loading Windows NT, installing the drivers for system, and running the Setup utility program. Information on using the NEC bulletin board service and running the BIOS update utility is provided at the end of the section. Setting system board switches are described in Appendix B, “System Board Settings.”...
  • Page 42 Setup and Operation Set the voltage selector switch to 115V (U.S. and Canada) or 230V and plug the power cord into the power socket (see Figure Section 2-1). Figure Section 2-1 Voltage Selector Switch NOTE: The correct AC input voltage must be properly set .

  • Page 43: Monitor Connection

    Setup and Operation Connect the keyboard and mouse cables to the back of the system (see Figure Section 2-2). Keyboard M o u s e Figure Section 2-2 Keyboard/Mouse Connections Monitor Connection NOTE: Use the documentation that comes with your monitor along with the instructions in this subsection to set up the monitor.

  • Page 44: Speaker And Microphone Connections

    Setup and Operation Figure Section 2-3 Monitor Signal Cable Connection Connect the monitor power cable to a properly grounded wall outlet. Speaker and Microphone Connections Connect the speakers and microphone to the system unit as follows. Locate the speaker with the control knobs. This is the right speaker (see Figure Section 2-4).
  • Page 45 Setup and Operation P o w e r L a m p Treble P o w e r C o n t r o l B u t t o n B a s s V o l u m e C o n t r o l C o n t r o l R i g h t...
  • Page 46 Setup and Operation Insert the other end of the speaker cable into the jack marked “L SPEAKER OUTPUT” on the back of the right speaker. Figure Section 2-6 Connecting the Two Speakers Attach the Y-cable as follows. Insert the red connector into the red jack marked “RIGHT LINE IN” on the back of the right speaker.
  • Page 47 Setup and Operation Figure Section 2-7 Attaching the Microphone and Y-Cable Locate the AC adapter. Plug the AC adapter into the jack marked “+15 DC” on the back of the right speaker. Plug the other end of the cable into a properly grounded wall outlet. Figure Section 2-8 Connecting the AC Adapter...

  • Page 48: Starting Up

    Setup and Operation Power on the speakers after the operating system has been loaded. To operate your speakers push the power button on the front of the right speaker and adjust your volume control. This completes setup procedures. Continue to the “Windows NT 3.51 and Driver Installation”...

  • Page 49: Windows Nt 3.51 And Driver Installation

    Setup automatically guides you through each of these steps. Help for these steps are provided in the Windows NT Workstation Installation Guide. NEC recommends that the applications shipped with the system be installed in the following order. Any selections that are different from the defaults have been identified.
  • Page 50 2-10 Setup and Operation When prompted insert “Setup Disk 3” and press Enter The system displays a screen listing the mass storage devices recognized on your system. Press to continue without adding additional devices. The following Enter information will appear on the next screen. Please select the media from which you will install Windows NT.
  • Page 51 Setup and Operation 2-11 When prompted, enter your printer name, select the printer model, print to port, and click on “Continue” or press Enter At the network prompt: if the system comes without a network card (the default), or you choose not to install a network card at this time, continue as follows.

  • Page 52: Matrox Video Driver Installation

    2-12 Setup and Operation This completes the installation of the Windows NT operating system. Use the following procedure to install the video, audio, and other drivers. Matrox Video Driver Installation Use the following procedure to install Matrox video drivers. From the Main group in Windows, double click on “Control Panel.” The Control Panel menu appears.

  • Page 53: Crystal Audio Driver Installation

    Setup and Operation 2-13 NOTE: When using a DDC2 compliant monitor, Windows NT will automatically set scan rate to optimum resolution, stored within the OS for that monitor. Resolutions which are not defined are not given as selections in Control Panel/Display/Desktop Area and are not displayed even when the video driver and video hardware are capable of supporting them.

  • Page 54: Setting Up Midi Support

    2-14 Setup and Operation Setting Up MIDI Support From the Main group, double click on “Control Panel.” The Control Panel menu appears. Double click on the “Drivers” icon and then click on the “Add” button. Go to the bottom of the list and select “MIDI Synthesizer” and then click “OK.” When the screen comes up prompting you to Restart Computer, click on the “Restart”...

  • Page 55: Configuring The Ide Drivers

    SCSI Adaptec 7800 Use the following procedure to install the Adaptec 7800 Family Manager. If you do not have a SCSI installed adapter, skip to “NEC DMI Installation.” From Program Manager, select the “Main” group window. From Main group window, double click on Windows NT “Setup” icon.

  • Page 56: Nec Dmi Installation

    A message appears to restart your computer. Select “OK.” NEC DMI Installation Use the following procedure to install the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility. Log in as administrator. Insert the NEC DMI diskette marked 1. From Program Manager, select “File,” then “Run.” Type and click “OK.”...

  • Page 57: Mcafee's Virus Scan For Windows Nt

    Setup and Operation 2-17 On the Microsoft Internet Explorer Setup window, click “OK” to install. Type in your name and organization and click “OK”. If the information is correct, then click “OK” again. You are asked if you want the files installed under directory “C:\IEXPLORER.” Click “OK.”...

  • Page 58: Release Notes

    ATA device must be configured as the master. Please be aware that the NEC CD-ROM is an Atapi device configured as the master on the secondary channel. If an ATA device is installed on this channel (such as a second hard drive), the NEC CD-ROM needs to be reconfigured as the slave device.

  • Page 59: Mcafee Virusscan

    Setup and Operation 2-19 McAfee VirusScan When you activate Scan and select Scan Now, the following error message appears. There is no disk in the drive. Please insert a disk into drive d: If you click “Ignore,” the following message appears. d:\WIN32app\VirusScanNT\Scan Activity Log.txt could not be opened, logging will be disabled for this session.

  • Page 60: Setup Utility

    The battery supplies continuous power to CMOS memory and maintains configuration information when system power is off (see “Replacing the CMOS Battery” in Section 4). NOTE: NEC recommends that you print out or write down your current Setup parameters and store the information in a safe place. This lets...

  • Page 61: How To Start Setup

    Setup and Operation 2-21 to configure system connections for peripherals such as your diskette drive, hard disks, and devices connected to the printer port and serial ports. to customize your system with security features. to set system parameters in the event that you need to replace the complimentary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) battery.

  • Page 62: How To Use Setup

    2-22 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 Section 2-1 Navigation Keys Function Provides help for the parameter field being displayed.

  • Page 63: System Date/Time

    Setup and Operation 2-23 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 day, month, and year in dd/mm/yyyy format. To set the time, enter the current hour, minute, and seconds in hh:mm:ss, 24-hour format.

  • Page 64: Hard Disk Assignments

    2-24 Setup and Operation Jumper settings on the IDE device set the device to master or slave (see the documentation that comes with the device). Drive letters will be assigned to physical drives as follows. Table Section 2-2 Hard Disk Assignments IDE Interface Hard Drive Connector...

  • Page 65: Ide Device Configuration Submenu

    Setup and Operation 2-25 IDE Device Configuration Submenu The IDE Device Configuration 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 66 2-26 Setup and Operation Extended CHS mode also overcomes the 528 MB maximum size limitations imposed by the Standard CHS mode. It can be used with drives which are larger than 528 MB, but does not support the LBA mode. Auto Detected (default) allows the BIOS to examine the drive and determine the optimal mode.

  • Page 67: Language

    Setup and Operation 2-27 Disabled generates an interrupt generated for each sector transferred, even if the OS issues a multisector transfer. 4 Sector/Block or 8 Sectors/Block transferred 4 or 8 sectors per interrupt (for requests that are as large or larger than 4 or 8 sectors). Auto Detected (default) transfers x sectors transferred per interrupt, where x is the maximum value supported by the drive.

  • Page 68: Boot Options

    2-28 Setup and Operation Boot Options When the cursor is placed in the Boot Option field, you can select it by pressing Enter. The 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 69: Numlock

    Setup and Operation 2-29 NOTE: ”De-turbo does not reduce the CPU ” speed to 8 MHz. If De-turbo is selected, it will “ ” automatically Disable the System Cache. “ ” NumLock The NumLock field controls whether the NumLock key on the keyboard will be “On” or “Off”...

  • Page 70: Typematic Rate Programming

    2-30 Setup and Operation Typematic Rate Programming The parameter controls whether the default user configuration values are used for Typematic Rate Delay and Typematic Rate. Default sets the Typematic Rate to 250 msec and Typematic Rate is set to 6. Override provides the following two options.

  • Page 71: Base Memory

    Setup and Operation 2-31 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 72 2-32 Setup and Operation Processor Speed This field cannot be entered; it is an information field only. The processor operates at internal speed of 200 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz. 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 Enter...
  • Page 73 Setup and Operation 2-33 Serial Port (1 and 2) Address The serial ports 1 and 2 may be “Auto” detected or “Disabled.” The default is “Auto.” When “Auto” is selected, the first free COM port is assigned regardless of what is selected. The serial COM port and addresses are as follows.

  • Page 74: Advanced Chipset Submenu

    2-34 Setup and Operation Advanced Chipset Configuration When the cursor is placed in the Advanced Chipset field, you can select it by pressing Enter . The “Advanced Chipset Submenu” appears allowing parameters which affect the system performance to be changed. Advanced Chipset Submenu The Advanced Chipset Submenu lets you check or change the following chipset parameters Base Memory Size...
  • Page 75 Setup and Operation 2-35 ISA LFB Base Address This field cannot be entered; it is an information field only. If the ISA LFB field is “Disabled,” this field does not appear.. The ISA Video LFB Base Address field displays “15 MB” (the starting address of the ISA memory hole) if “1 MB”...

  • Page 76: Onboard Audio

    2-36 Setup and Operation Onboard Audio Disables the onboard audio (if present) on the system board. The default is “Enabled” on multimedia systems. Banks 0 and 1 SIMM Detected These fields cannot be entered; it is an information field only. These fields displays either “Fast Page Mode,”...

  • Page 77: Hot Key Parameters

    Setup and Operation 2-37 VESA Video Power Down The VESA Video Power Down field controls the VESA power management command issued to the graphics card when the system goes into low power mode. Settings are dependent upon the VESA mode(s) supported by your graphic card. The following choices are available.

  • Page 78: Plug And Play Submenu

    2-38 Setup and Operation Auto Start on AC Loss This field allows you to return to the last known state of the computer in the event of a power loss. This field can be either “Enabled” or “Disabled.” The default is “Enabled.” Power-On COM1 Ring If a telephony device is installed, this field enables the system to power on upon an incoming call.
  • Page 79 Setup and Operation 2-39 ISA Shared Memory Size The ISA Shared Memory Size field is used to set a block of system memory which will not be shadowed. (Shadowing is a technique which copies a block of memory from an address in the expansion board’s ROM to the same address in the system memory to allow faster access to the code and achieve higher performance.) If “Disabled,”...

  • Page 80: Event Logging Configuration

    2-40 Setup and Operation NOTE: All but one IRQ can be set to Used By “ ISA Card. One must remain available for a PCI ” expansion board. Event Logging Configuration When set to enabled, this field keeps track of system events. Security Menu There are two types of passwords available: “User Password”...
  • Page 81 Setup and Operation 2-41 NOTE: You can enter the Setup program with either a User or Supervisor password. However, more Setup choices are available with the Supervisor password. The Security Submenu lets you check or change the following password parameters. NOTE: If neither the User or Administrative Password is Enabled,...

  • Page 82: Exit Menu

    2-42 Setup and Operation Unattended Start The Unattended Start field controls the point at which the User Password is required. The Unattended Start field can only be set if a User Password is in effect. Disabled (default) prompts the user for the password before the system boots. The text string prompt “Enter Password (1).”...

  • Page 83: Flash Utility

    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 Technologies or, if a modem is available, the latest BIOS can be downloaded from NEC's Bulletin Board Service (BBS).

  • Page 84: Nec Bulletin Board Service

    (available in the U.S. and Canada). NEC Bulletin Board Service If you have access to a modem, the NEC Bulletin Board Service (BBS) can be used to provides the latest BIOS information. The BBS allows you to download files (ICU, video drivers, printer drivers, BIOS updates, etc.).

  • Page 85: Using The Bios Update Utility

    Setup and Operation 2-45 After you complete downloading your file, log off the BBS as follows. Press Enter (to continue). Press (command for Goodbye/Hangup). Press Enter Using the BIOS Update Utility The system BIOS resides on a flash component. You can upgrade a flash BIOS through software, without taking the system apart or replacing the flash component.

  • Page 86: Desktop Management Interface

    DMI is not a protocol but an interface that complements network protocols like the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). DMI Components The NEC DMI consists of two major functional components: the NEC Component Interface (CI) module the NEC DMI Browser.

  • Page 87: Manageable Components

    The Browser has the ability to set attributes and manage DMI components. The NEC Browser can only access the local MIF database. The Browser lets you access MIF attributes according to the structure defined by the DMTF. It is not intended to be a general PC management application.

  • Page 88: Usage

    Browser, it restores all the viewing screens to the last known position. Usage To start the NEC DMI Browser, simply double click on the NEC DMI Browser icon in the NEC Tools group in Windows. The initial display contains the system serial number, model number, asset tag number, processor information, serial and parallel ports and their status, video information, HDD information, and memory information.

  • Page 89: Changing Video Drivers

    640 by 480 pixels, 256/65K/16.7M colors, 60-200 Hz. Additional VGA drivers are available for a variety of software applications through the NEC Bulletin Board Service ( see “NEC Bulletin Board Service” earlier in this section). NOTE: A multi-frequency monitor, such as an NEC MultiSync®...

  • Page 90: Section 3 Option Installation

    Section 3 Option Installation This section provides instructions for installing the following options: expansion boards SIMM upgrade processor upgrade video upgrade data storage devices These options require that the system unit cover be removed. Procedures for removing the cover are included in this section. In addition, this section provides procedures for installing external options to the connector ports on on the rear of the system unit.

  • Page 91: Optional Hardware

    When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable connector or strain-relief loop, not on the cable. Optional Hardware The system supports a variety of NEC and industry-standard options. The following information describes the following hardware. CAUTION: Review the “Precautions” before following any installation procedures for the system.
  • Page 92 Option Installation video WRAM Your system comes standard with a 2- or 4-MB video WRAM board that provides resolutions (dependent on the monitor) of up to 1600 by 1200 with 256 colors, 1280 by 1024 with 256 colors, 1024 by 768 with 65K colors, 800 by 600 with 65K colors, or 640 by 480 with 16.7 million colors.

  • Page 93: Removing The System Unit Cover

    Option Installation REMOVING THE SYSTEM UNIT COVER Before installing optional hardware inside the computer, you must first remove the system unit cover. (The system unit cover must also be removed to access internal configuration switches.) Removing the Cover WARNING: Before removing the system unit cover, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable.

  • Page 94: Cover Screws

    Option Installation Figure Section 3-1 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 Section 3-2).

  • Page 95: Replacing The System Unit Cover

    Option Installation Figure Section 3-2 Releasing the System Unit Cover Pull the cover up and free it from the chassis. To replace the system unit cover, see “Replacing the System Unit Cover.” Replacing the System Unit Cover CAUTION: To prevent damage to system cables, carefully tuck the cables out of the path of the cover.

  • Page 96: Adding Internal Options

    Option Installation Figure Section 3-4 System Unit Cover Replacement Slide the cover forward to meet the front panel. 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.

  • Page 97: Expansion Boards

    Option Installation These options require that the system unit cover be removed. Procedures for removing the cover are provided in “Removing the System Unit Cover” earlier in this section. Use Figure Section 3-6 to locate the sockets and connectors for system board upgrades. Figure Section 3-6 System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors Expansion Boards The computer supports Plug and Play expansion boards (see “Plug and Play Support”...

  • Page 98: Slot Locations

    Option Installation Slot Locations As shown in Figure Section 3-8, the system has seven expansion board slots: three PCI slots three ISA slots one shared PCI/ISA slot. PCI expansion boards run at the system's processor speed. The PCI bus handles 32 bits of data at a time, being wider as well as faster than the standard ISA bus.

  • Page 99: Removing A Slot Cover

    3-10 Option Installation Figure Section 3-10 Removing a Slot Cover CAUTION: A slot cover can damage the system board or any option board if it drops into the system. Take care not to drop the slot cover when removing the screw. If the slot cover does fall into the unit, remove it before replacing the cover.

  • Page 100: Expansion Board Removal

    Option Installation 3-11 Insert the screw removed earlier to secure the expansion board to the support bracket. Figure Section 3-12 Inserting the Expansion Board Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board. Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the System Unit Cover” in this section).

  • Page 101: Simm Upgrade

    3-12 Option Installation SIMM Upgrade SIMM sticks are installed into SIMM sockets on the system board. The system board provides four SIMM sockets and supports up to 256 MB of high-speed memory using industry-standard, tin-plated, single in-line memory modules (SIMMs). The system supports the following SIMMs: 1-MB by 32- or 36-bit (4-MB stick) 2-MB by 32-or 36-bit (8-MB stick)

  • Page 102: Recommended Memory Upgrade Path

    Option Installation 3-13 Locate the four SIMM sockets on the system board (see Figure Section 3-6). If any cables block access to the SIMM sockets, label and disconnect them. Use Table Section 3-1 to determine the SIMM configuration you need to upgrade memory and to identify the sockets for SIMM installation.

  • Page 103: Simm Removal

    3-14 Option Installation SIMM Removal If the SIMM configuration requires the removal of a SIMM, remove the SIMM as follows. CAUTION: Reduce static discharge by touching the system's metal chassis. Remove the system unit cover. Locate the SIMMs sockets on the system board (see Figure Section 3-6). Press the metal clips at the outer edges of the socket away from the SIMM (see Figure Section 3-13).

  • Page 104: Processor Upgrade

    Option Installation 3-15 Insert the SIMM at an angle into the socket. Tilt the SIMM towards the locking tabs using equal pressure at the ends of the SIMM until it locks into the socket. Figure Section 3-15 Inserting the SIMM Replace any cables or boards that you may have removed during this procedure.

  • Page 105: Processor Removal

    3-16 Option Installation When upgrading the processor, you must first remove the processor currently installed in the system (see “Processor Removal”). Once removed, you can then install the upgrade processor, see “Processor Installation.” Processor Removal To remove the installed processor on the system board, proceed as follows. Remove the system unit cover (see “Removing the System Unit Cover”).

  • Page 106: Video Upgrade

    Option Installation 3-17 CAUTION: Remember to either reattach the heatsink used with the old processor or install any new heatsink required for the OverDrive processor. Check to see if the newly installed processor requires the switches on the system board to be changed (see Appendix B, “System Board Settings”). Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the System Unit Cover”...
  • Page 107 3-18 Option Installation Figure Section 3-16 Aligning the Video WRAM Module with the Socket Replace the removed video board (see “Expansion Board Installation” earlier in this section). Replace the system unit cover. NOTE: After upgrading the video memory, different video driver can be used to display more colors at higher resolutions.

  • Page 108: Data Storage Devices

    Option Installation 3-19 Data Storage Devices The following sections provides information about installing storage devices in the system. Device Support Device Slots Device Preparation Device Cables Storage Device Installation Device Support The system board in the computer supports the following peripheral storage devices: up to two diskette drives, including the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive an 8-speed IDE CD-ROM reader (multimedia configurations) up to two internal IDE drives (two SCSI drives in SCSI configurations)

  • Page 109: Storage Device Slots

    3-20 Option Installation Figure Section 3-18 Storage Device Slots You can install accessible devices such as a diskette drive, tape drive, or CD-ROM reader with a 5 1/4-inch form factor (frame) in the 5 1/4-inch slots. You can also install a hard disk with a 5 1/4-inch form factor in the 5 1/4-inch slots.

  • Page 110: Diskette Drive Signal Cable

    Option Installation 3-21 Device Preparation Before you install a storage device in the system, follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the device. For example, check the following items for these devices: Diskette drive remove any termination on the optional diskette drive. See the documentation that comes with the drive.

  • Page 111: Diskette Drive Signal Cable

    3-22 Option Installation Figure Section 3-12 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. The installation of a second diskette drive in the system does not require the replacement of the existing diskette drive signal cable.

  • Page 112: Ide Signal Cables

    Option Installation 3-23 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. Each IDE connector on the system board supports two IDE devices.

  • Page 113: System Power Cables

    3-24 Option Installation 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. Power cable connectors are keyed to fit only in the correct position. The following figure shows the power cable connectors.

  • Page 114: Cabling A Diskette Drive

    Option Installation 3-25 Connect the appropriate power cable to the power connector on the IDE device. Figure Section 3-17 Connecting IDE Device Cables If you are installing an IDE CD-ROM reader, also connect the audio cable (see the instructions that come with the reader). Cabling a Diskette Drive Connect the appropriate connector on the diskette drive signal cable to the signal connector on the diskette drive (see Figure Section 3-18).

  • Page 115: Storage Device Installation

    3-26 Option Installation Storage Device Installation Click on an appropriate procedure for installing a storage device in the system. Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Removing the Side and Front Panels Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Replacing the Front Panel and Side Panel 3 1/2-Inch Drive Installation Use the following procedure to install a hard disk drive.

  • Page 116: Locating The Power Supply

    Option Installation 3-27 Remove the power supply as follows. Locate the power supply as shown. Figure Section 3-20 Locating the Power Supply Disconnect the power supply cables from the system board.

  • Page 117: Removing The Power Supply Screws

    3-28 Option Installation Remove the screws attaching the power supply from the rear of the system. Figure Section 3-21 Removing the Power Supply Screws Remove the power supply from the system. Align the holes in the hard disk drive with the holes at the bottom of the system.

  • Page 118: Removing The Side Panel

    Option Installation 3-29 Secure the device to the bottom of the system. Figure Section 3-22 Securing a 3 1/2-inch Drive Connect the drive cables. Replace the power supply and reattach the power supply cables to the system board. Replace the four screws. Removing the Side Panel Remove the side panel only if you are installing a 5 1/4-inch device.

  • Page 119: Removing The Front Panel

    3-30 Option Installation If you are installing a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive, see “Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive”. Remove the system unit cover as previously described (see “System Unit Cover Removal”). Remove the side panel by removing the two screws from the top of the panel. Figure Section 3-23 Removing Side Panel Screws Removing the Front Panel Remove the front panel only if you are installing a 5 1/4-inch device.

  • Page 120: Removing The Slot Cover

    Option Installation 3-31 Figure Section 3-24 Removing the Front Panel Identify the slot on the front panel for the device being installed. Remove the blank panel from the selected slot in the front panel by pressing the tabs inside the front panel and pushing the blank panel out. Remove the slot cover from the selected slot on the chassis by unscrewing the screws on each side of the cover.

  • Page 121: Installing The 5 1/4-Inch Device

    3-32 Option Installation Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device Use the following procedure to install an accessible device into the 5 1/4-inch device cage. Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel”). Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel”). Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the device, such as setting jumpers and switches.

  • Page 122: Inserting The Device

    Option Installation 3-33 From the front of the system unit, insert the device (connector end first) into the device slot. Connect the device cables (see “Device Cabling”). Align the holes in the device with the holes in the sides of the system unit. Secure the device to the system with the four screws, two to a side, that come with the device.

  • Page 123: Replacing The Front And Side Panels

    3-34 Option Installation Replacing the Front and Side Panels Replace the front panel only after it has been removed in a 5 1/4-inch device installation. If you are installing a 5 1/4-inch device, see “Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device.” Align the four front panel tabs with the holes in the front of the system unit. Evenly press the front panel into position until the tabs lock the panel in place.

  • Page 124: Parallel Printer

    Option Installation 3-35 Parallel Printer NOTE: Before connecting a printer to the system, be sure that you have set up the printer correctly. Follow the setup instructions that come with the printer. Make sure the power to the system unit and printer are off. Connect the printer cable to the printer port on the rear of the system unit.

  • Page 125: Scsi Devices

    3-36 Option Installation Connect one end of the serial cable to one of the two serial ports on the rear of the computer. Secure the cable with the screws provided. Connect the other end to the serial device. S e r i a l P o r t 1 S e r i a l P o r t 1 S e r i a l P o r t 2 S e r i a l P o r t 2...

  • Page 126: Connecting A Scsi Cable

    Option Installation 3-37 Connect the other end to the SCSI device. NOTE: After powering on the system and SCSI device, access the SCSISelect utility to set the SCSI ID and remove the termination on the SCSI adapter board (see Section 2 for information on accessing SCSISelect).

  • Page 127: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting This section provides information on maintaining and troubleshooting the PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Series computers. Also included in this section are NEC service telephone numbers (Table Section 4-1) and procedures for replacing the CMOS battery. Table Section 4-1 NEC Service and Information Telephone Numbers...

  • Page 128: Maintenance

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting MAINTENANCE This subsection contains general information for cleaning and checking the system, key- board, and monitor. The system, keyboard, and monitor require cleaning and checking at least once a year, and more often if operating in a dusty environment. No other scheduled maintenance or lubrica- tion is required.

  • Page 129: Keyboard Cleaning

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Keyboard Cleaning When necessary, inspect and clean the inside of the keyboard as follows: Remove the six screws holding the keyboard enclosure together. NOTE: The keyboard and cable together are considered a whole-unit, field-replaceable assembly. Therefore, disassembly of the key- board is necessary only when cleaning the inside.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Gently push the ball out of the large opening in the side of the ball cover. Clean the mouse as follows: Clean the mouse ball with tap water or tap water and a mild detergent. Dry the mouse ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. Blow into the mouse socket to remove any dust or lint.
  • Page 131 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table Section 4-2 System Error Messages Message Description Diskette Boot Failure The boot disk in drive A: is corrupt and cannot be used to boot the system. Use another boot disk and follow the screen instructions. DMA Controller Error Error in the DMA controller.

  • Page 132: Pci Error Messages

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table Section 4-2 System Error Messages Message Description Slave Interrupt Controller Slave Interrupt Controller failed during POST. Error System Memory Size The amount of memory on the system board is less than the Mismatch amount in CMOS RAM. Check for mismatched SIMM sizes. (All SIMMs must be the same size within a bank.) Run Setup (see Section 2).

  • Page 133: Diagnosing And Solving Problems

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table Section 4-4 PCI Error Messages Message Description Serial Port 1 Resource Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is already in use. Conflict Serial Port 2 Resource Serial port 2 has requested a resource that is already in use. Conflict Static Device Resource A non Plug and Play ISA card has requested a resource that is...
  • Page 134 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table Section 4-6 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Power supply Any one or more of the 1. Perform steps 1 through 4 listed in this malfunction following conditions could table under No Power. occur: Front panel lamps out, 2.
  • Page 135 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table Section 4-6 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Diskette drive does Lamp on drive panel does not 1. Check power and signal cable not work light when diskette is loaded. connections between diskette drive, system board, and power supply. 2.
  • Page 136 4-10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table Section 4-6 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Keyboard or mouse Monitor has prompt, but 1. Check that keyboard/mouse is plugged malfunction cannot input data. 2. Check password (see Section 2). 3. Disable password (see Section 2). 4.
  • Page 137 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-11 Table Section 4-6 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution CD-ROM Disc tray does not open. 1. Check that the system power is on. Malfunction 2. System power failed. Insert a jewelers screwdriver into the emergency eject hole and turn counterclockwise to open the tray, clockwise to close the tray.

  • Page 138: Beep Codes

    4-12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Beep Codes One beep indicates that the system has completed its power-on self-test. If a long beep or a series of long beeps occur, power off the computer and try again. If the long beeps persists, see Table Section 4-8 for the diagnostic beep codes.

  • Page 139: Battery Socket Location

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-13 Locate the battery socket on the system board (see Figure Section 4-2). Figure Section 4-2 Battery Socket Location Carefully lift the battery from the socket tabs and out of the socket. Figure Section 4-4 Battery Removal With the positive (+) side facing up, press the new battery into the socket.
  • Page 140 4-14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 141: Disassembly And Reassembly

    Section 5 Repair DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY This section contains step-by-step disassembly procedures for the system unit. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly. Each procedure is supported by a simplified disassembly illustration to facilitate removal. The detailed exploded-view diagram and parts lists for the systems are included at the end of this section.

  • Page 142: System Unit Cover Removal

    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 143: Releasing The System Unit Cover

    Repair Figure Section 5-1 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 Section 5-2). Figure Section 5-2 Releasing the System Unit Cover Pull the cover up and free it from the chassis.

  • Page 144: Side Panel Removal

    Repair 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 145: Expansion Board Removal

    Repair 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 146: System Board Upgrade Sockets And Connectors

    Repair Locate the SIMMs sockets on the system board (see Figure Section 5-6). Figure Section 5-5 System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors Press the metal clips at the outer edges of the socket away from the SIMM (see Figure Section 5-7). Push the SIMM away from the locking tabs and remove it from the socket.

  • Page 147: Front Panel Assembly Removal

    Repair 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 Section 5-7).

  • Page 148: 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal

    Repair Store the slot cover in case you choose to use it in the future. Figure Section 5-8 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 149: Diskette Drive Screws

    Repair Figure Section 5-10 Diskette Drive Screws Slide the 3 1/2-inch diskette drive out of the system chassis (see Figure Section 5- 11). Figure Section 5-11 Diskette Drive Removal NOTE: When reinstalling the diskette drive, note that all power cables are keyed to fit only in the correct position.

  • Page 150: 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive Removal

    5-10 Repair 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 Section 5-12).

  • Page 151: 1/4-Inch Device Removal

    Repair 5-11 Remove the four screws securing the 3 1/2-inch drive to the bottom of the system chassis (see Figure Section 5-13). Remove the drive out the side of the chassis. Figure Section 5-13 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 152: Removing The Device

    5-12 Repair Remove the four screws (two to a side) securing the drive inside the system chassis. Remove the two screws securing the drive to the front of the system chassis (see Figure Section 5-14). Slide the device out of the slot. Figure Section 5-14 Removing the Device Remove the rails from the sides of the device by removing the four screws shown in Figure Section 5-15.

  • Page 153: Power Supply Removal

    Repair 5-13 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. Unplug the power cables from all installed devices.

  • Page 154: System Board Removal

    5-14 Repair 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. Remove and label all cables connected to the system board. Appendix A provides the connector identifiers and pin assignments for each connector.

  • Page 155: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    5-15 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN This subsection contains the illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) and NEC part numbers for the PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Series computer. Table Section 5-2 lists the field-replaceable parts for the computer. Figure Section 5-18 provides the illustrated parts breakdown.
  • Page 156 16MB EDO SIMM (4 x 32) 158-082662-060 System Board w/o Audio 158-052130-000A System Board with Audio 158-052130-001A Coin-cell Battery 158-060436-000 NEC 8X CD-ROM Reader CDR-1450A/BR 3-1/2 inch 1.44MB Floppy Drive FD1231H-013 (w/o Bezel) 2GB SCSI Ultra-Wide HDD 158-050395-374 2GB IDE HDD...

  • Page 157: Powermate Pro2200/2180 Series Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    Repair 5-17 Figure Section 5-18 PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Series Illustrated Parts Breakdown* ____________ * This data was prepared July 1996. For an up-to-date listing of spare parts, please call FastFacts (800) 366-0476 and order document number 42181519.

  • Page 158: Powermate Pro2200/2180 Series Memory Options

    5-18 Repair Table 5-3 lists PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Series memory options. Table Section 5-3 PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Series Options Description Part Number 4-MB EDO SIMM (1 x 32) 158-082629-060 8-MB EDO SIMM (1 x 32)* 158-082778-060 16-MB EDO SIMM (1 x 32)* 158-082662-060 32 MB EDO SIMM (1 x 32)* 158-082663-060...
  • Page 159 Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments This appendix describes the system board connector pin assignments. Table A-1 list the system board connectors and provides the page number where the pin assignments defined. Table Appendix A-1 System Board Connectors Description Page Number Parallel Interface Connector Serial Interface Connectors (COM1/COM2) Keyboard and Mouse Connectors...

  • Page 160: Parallel Interface Connector

    Connector Pin Assignments SCSI Port Serial and Parallel Ports Keyboard and Mouse Ports Power Connector Figure Appendix A-1 System Board Power and Interface Port Locations PARALLEL INTERFACE CONNECTOR The following figure shows the parallel interface connector on the system board. Table Appendix A-2 provides the pin assignments.

  • Page 161: Serial Interface Connectors

    Connector Pin Assignments Table Appendix A-2 Parallel Interface Pin Assignments Signal Name Signal Name Strobe Auto Feed Data Bit 0 Fault Data Bit 1 INIT Data Bit 2 SLCT IN Data Bit 3 Ground Data Bit 4 Ground Data Bit 5 Ground Data Bit 6 Ground...

  • Page 162: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors

    Connector Pin Assignments Table Appendix A-3 Serial Interface Pin Assignments Signal Name Serial In- Serial Out- KEYBOARD AND MOUSE CONNECTORS The following figure shows the keyboard and mouse connectors on the system board. The keyboard and mouse are PS/2-style connectors and can be plugged into either connector. The system unit will detect their presence at power on.

  • Page 163: Power Supply Connector

    Connector Pin Assignments Clock No connection POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR Table Appendix A-5 provides power supply connector pin assignments. Table Appendix A-5 Power Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Signal Name +3.3Vdc +3.3Vdc +3.3Vdc -12Vdc Ground Ground +5Vdc CD Remote Enable Ground Ground +5Vdc Ground...

  • Page 164: Storage Device Connectors

    Connector Pin Assignments STORAGE DEVICE CONNECTORS The following figure shows the connectors on the system board for the diskette drive and IDE hard disks. For more information, see the following subsections. Figure Appendix A-5 Storage Device Connector Locations...

  • Page 165: Diskette Drive Connector

    Connector Pin Assignments Diskette Drive Connector Table Appendix A-6 provides pin assignments for the system board diskette drive connector. Table Appendix A-6 Diskette Drive Pin Assignments Signal Name Signal Name Ground DENSEL Ground Reserved FDEDIN Ground Index- Ground Motor Enable A- Ground Drive Select B- Ground...

  • Page 166: Ide Connectors

    Connector Pin Assignments IDE Connectors Table Appendix A-7 provides the pin assignments for system board IDE connectors. The signals in parentheses are for the secondary connector. Table Appendix A-7 IDE Interface Pin Assignments Signal Name Signal Name Reset IDE Ground Host Data 7 Host Data 8 Host Data 6...

  • Page 167: Led Connectors

    Connector Pin Assignments LED CONNECTORS The following figure shows the location of the LED connector on the system board. For more information, see the following subsections. L E D C o n n e c t o r s Figure Appendix A-6 LED Connectors Hard Drive LED Connector The following figure shows the hard disk LED connector on the system board.

  • Page 168: Power Led Connector

    A-10 Connector Pin Assignments Power LED Connector The following figure shows the power LED connector on the system board. Table Appendix A-9 provides the pin assignments. SPKR RST PWRLED HDLED INFRARED Figure Appendix A-8 Power LED Connector Table Appendix A-9 Power LED Pin Assignments Signal Name LED_PWR (green) Ground (blue)

  • Page 169: Infrared Connector

    Connector Pin Assignments A-11 Infrared Connector The following figure shows the infrared (IR) connector on the system board. Table Appendix A-11 provides the pin assignments. SPKR RST PWRLED HDLED INFRARED Figure Appendix A-10 Infrared Connector Table Appendix A-11 Infrared Pin Assignments Signal Name IRTX Ground...
  • Page 170 A-12 Connector Pin Assignments Table Appendix A-12 ISA Bus Pin Assignments Signal Signal Signal Signal IOCHK- DACK2- RSTDRV BALE IRQ9 -5 V DRQ2 -12 V 0WS- MEMCS16- SBHE- +12 V IOCS16- LA23 IOCHRDY IRQ10 LA22 SMEMW- IRQ11 LA21 SMEMR- SA19 IRQ12 LA20 IOW-...

  • Page 171: Pci Connectors

    Connector Pin Assignments A-13 PCI CONNECTORS Figure Appendix A-13 shows the location of the PCI connectors on the system board. Table Appendix A-13 provides PCI connector pin assignments. Figure Appendix A-13 PCI Expansion Board Connectors Table Appendix A-13 PCI Bus Pin Assignments Signal Signal Signal...
  • Page 172 A-14 Connector Pin Assignments Table Appendix A-13 PCI Bus Pin Assignments Signal Signal Signal Signal SPCIRST- AD13 PCLKE AD11 AD12 AGNT- AD10 REQA- Reserved AD30 AD31 3.3 V AD29 CBEO- AD28 3.3 V AD26 AD27 3.3 V AD25 AD24 3.3 V AD22 CBE3- (IDSEL)

  • Page 173: Appendix B System Board Settings

    Appendix B System Board Settings This appendix provides jumper setting information for configuring your system for a particular system requirement. Situations that require changing the jumper settings include the following: upgrading the processor resetting your password BIOS recovery clearing the system board CMOS values and restoring the default settings denying access to CMOS Setup NOTE: The clear CMOS jumper is intended to be used only if the BIOS has been corrupted...

  • Page 174: Changing Jumper Settings

    Change the jumper setting to the appropriate position. Change the jumper setting by lifting the plastic block and placing it on the appropriate pins as shown in the following figures. NEC recommends using needle-nose pliers to move a jumper. Reinstall any removed expansion boards (see “Expansion Board Installation” in Section 3).
  • Page 175 System Board Settings The Figure Appendix B-1 shows the jumper location on the system board. Explanations follow the figure. Figure Appendix B-1 System Board Jumper Locations...

  • Page 176: Processor Jumpers

    System Board Settings Processor Jumpers Check or set the Processor/Bus Speed jumper pins for the processor (see Figure Appendix B-2). Processor/Bus Speed Jumpers 200-MHz Processor/ 9-11 66-MHz Bus Speed 12-14 19-21 180-MHz Processor/ 9-11 60-MHz Bus Speed 12-14 17-19 166-MHz Processor/ 10-12 66-MHz Bus Speed 11-13...
  • Page 177 System Board Settings Locate the BIOS Recovery jumper pins on the system board (see Figure Appendix B-4). You may have to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers (see “Expansion Board Removal” in Section 3). Remove the jumper block from pins 4-6 and set it on pins 2-4. BIOS Recovery Jumpers Recovery Mode...

  • Page 178: Clearing Cmos

    System Board Settings Clearing CMOS If you want to return your system to the factory default settings, use the following procedure to clear CMOS to the default factory settings. CAUTION: Clearing CMOS changes your setup configuration (including hard disk settings). Power off the system and unplug any peripherals.

  • Page 179: Denying Access To Cmos Setup

    System Board Settings Remove the jumper block from pins 18-20 and replace it on pins 20-22. If you removed any expansion boards, replace them (see “Expansion Board Installation” in Section 3). Replace the system unit cover. Reconnect the system power cables and peripheral devices.

  • Page 180: Password Clear Jumper

    System Board Settings Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the System Unit Cover” in Section 3). Connect system power cables and monitor. Power on the system. The system displays a system configuration error message. Power off, unplug the system and monitor, and remove the cover. Remove the jumper block from pins 26-28 and replace it on pins 28-30.
  • Page 181 System Board Settings Password Clear Jumpers Password Clear/Disabled 25-27 Password Enabled 27-29 (default) Figure Appendix B-10 Password Clear Jumper Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the System Unit Cover” in Section 3). Connect system power cables and monitor. Power on the system. The system lets you boot your computer. Power off, unplug the system and monitor, and remove the cover.

  • Page 182: Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Specifications And Jumper Settings

    This appendix provides specifications and jumper settings for the Seagate 2.1-GB IDE hard disk drive and the Seagate 2.5-GB SCSI hard disk drives used in the PowerMate Pro2200/2180 series computer configurations. NEC part numbers for the hard drives are provided in Sections 5.

  • Page 183: 2.1-Gb Ide Hard Disk Drive Jumper Settings

    Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings Table Appendix C-1 Hard Disk Drive Specifications 2.1-GB IDE Hard 2.5-GB SCSI Hard Disk Features Disk (ST32140A) (ST32155W) Dimensions Height 1.03 in. (25.4 mm) 1.00 in. (25.4 mm) Length 5.79 in. (146.6 mm) 5.74 in.

  • Page 184: 2.5-Gb Scsi Hard Disk Drive Jumper Settings

    Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings 2.5-GB SCSI HARD DISK DRIVE JUMPER SETTINGS The 2.54-GB SCSI hard drive has three jumper blocks used to configure the drive. These are identified on the drive by labels J2, and J6, and J1-A. Jumper block J2 sets drive termination and the termination power source.

  • Page 185: Appendix D Cd-Rom Reader Specifications And Jumper Settings

    An audio cable connects the reader to the sound system. The reader is assigned as drive E. See Section 2 for information on the CD-ROM reader’s controls and indicators. NEC part numbers are provided in Section 5. CD-ROM READER SPECIFICATIONS Table Appendix D -1 lists the specifications for the eight-speed CD-ROM reader.

  • Page 186: Cd-Rom Reader Connectors And Jumper Settings

    Quad-Speed CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings Table Appendix D -1 Specifications for Eight-Speed CD-ROM Reader Feature Specification General Specifications Interface Capacity 656 MB, Mode 1 748 MB, Mode 2 Disc Loading Motorized Front Loading (power tray with holder) MTBF (power-on hours) 70, 000 hours (10% duty cycle) MTTR 30 minutes...
  • Page 187 Quad-Speed CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings Jumper B Jumper A (Cable Select/Master/Slave) Audio Connector IDE Connector Power Connector Figure Appendix D -1 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 two 6-pin jumper blocks (jumper A and jumper B).
  • Page 188 Quad-Speed CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings Table Appendix D -3 Jumper B Settings Setting Signal Disabled (unshorted) CSEL (cable select) Disabled (unshorted) SL (slave) Enabled (shorted) Master (default setting)
  • Page 189 Index speakers, 2-4 Connectors, A-1 diskette drive, A-7 Advanced chipset configuration, 2-34 hard disk LED, A-9 Advanced menu, 2-31 IDE, A-8 Audio features, 1-16 infrared, A-11 ISA, A-11 keyboard, A-4 Battery, 4-12 mouse, A-4 Baud rate, 1-13 parallel, A-2 Beep codes, 4-12 PCI, A-13 BIOS, 1-6, 2-43 power LED, A-10...
  • Page 190 Index-2 expansion boards, 5-4 front panel, 5-7 Fast page mode, 2-36 power supply, 5-13 Flash utility, 2-43 side panel, 5-4 Front panel SIMM, 5-5 removal, 3-30, 5-7 system board, 5-14 replacement, 3-34 Diskette drive, 1-17 cables, 3-22, 3-25 removal, 5-8 Hard disk Diskette drive connector, A-7 system board connector, A-8...
  • Page 191 Multimedia components cables, 3-24 microphone, 1-21 Power LED connector, A-10 speakers, 1-21 Power supply, 1-20 removal, 5-13 Power supply connector, A-5 NEC telephone numbers, 4-1 Precautions, 3-1 Numlock, 2-29 Printer installation, 3-35 Processor, 1-5, 2-32 Operating systems, 2-26 installation, 3-16...
  • Page 192 Index-4 removal, 3-14, 5-5 SIMMs, 1-9 Reassembly, 5-1 Slot locations, 3-9 Repair, 5-1 Speakers, 1-21, 2-4 disassembly, 5-1 Specifications, 1-21 reassembly, 5-1 Starting DMI, 2-48 Reset connector, A-10 Switches. See Jumpers Resolution, 1-14 System BIOS, 1-6 System board, 1-3 BIOS, 1-6 SCSI chip sets, 1-4 drivers, 1-1...
  • Page 193 Index-5 Video drivers, 1-1 mode, 2-30 Video board, 1-14 playback, 1-15 resolution, 1-14 support interface, 1-14 upgrade, 3-17 Voltage select switch, 2-2 Windows NT installation, 2-9...
  • Page 194 (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 195 BATTERY REPLACEMENT A lithium battery in your computer maintains system configuration information. In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information, NEC recommends that you replace the battery. 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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