Preface - NEC POWERMATE PROFESSIONAL - SERVICE MANUAL 05-1997 Service Manual

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Preface

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This service and reference manual for NEC PowerMate Professional Series computer
systems contains hardware and interface information for users who need an overview of
system design. 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 — Technical Information, provides an overview of the system features,
hardware design, interface ports, and internal devices. System specifications are listed,
including dimensions, weight, environment, safety compliance, power consumption, and
memory.
Section 2 — Setup and Operation, includes unpacking, setup, and operation information.
It contains procedures for configuring the system through the Setup utility program and
reinstalling the system software. This section includes procedures for restoring the
operating system, various drivers, and application programs. Information on using the BIOS
Update utility is also included.
Section 3 — Option Installation, provides installation procedures for adding optional
expansion boards, diskette and hard disk storage devices, and system and video memory.
Section 4 — Maintenance and Troubleshooting, provides information on cleaning the
system and identifying system malfunctions.
Section 5 — Repair, includes disassembly procedures along with an exploded view
diagram of the system. Also included are parts lists for field-replaceable parts.
Appendix A — Connector Pin Assignments, provides a list of the system board's internal
and external connector pin assignments.
Appendix B — System Board Settings, includes information on setting jumpers for
clearing passwords, resetting CMOS, disabling Setup access, and recovering from a
corrupted BIOS.
Appendix C — Hard Disk Specifications, includes specifications for the IDE and SCSI
hard disk drives provided with the computer.
Appendix D — CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings, provides
specification and jumper setting information for the CD-ROM reader provided with the
computer.
An Index is provided at the end of this guide.