Preface - NEC PowerMate Professional 9000E Series Service Manual

Preface

This manual contains technical information for servicing and repairing the NEC
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PowerMate Professional 9000E Series workstations manufactured by NEC
Computer Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc. The manual contains
hardware and interface information for users who need an overview of system
design. The manual includes system setup information, disassembly procedures,
and illustrated parts lists. The manual is prepared for NEC CSD trained
customer engineers, system analysts, service center personnel, and dealers.
The manual is organized as follows.
Section 1 — System Overview, provides an overview of system features and
includes brief descriptions of system components.
Section 2 — System Configuration, includes information on system IRQs,
jumpers, and video modes. Also included is information on system utilities,
including the BIOS update utility, the Symbios Configuration Utility, the NEC
OS Restore CD, and NEC Select Install CD.
Section 3 — Disasssembly and Reassembly, provides computer disassembly
and reassembly procedures. Each procedure is supported by detailed
disassembly illustrations.
Section 4 — System Board, includes information on cable and board
connectors, jumper settings, and upgrade sockets. Also provided is information
on board components, pin assignments, and memory map.
Section 5 — Expansion Boards, provides cable connector information and pin
assignments for the expansion boards installed in the system.
Section 6 — Illustrated Parts Breakdown, includes an exploded view diagram
(illustrated parts breakdown) and parts lists for field-replaceable parts.
Section 7 — Preventive Maintenance, provides recommended maintenance
information for maintaining the system in top condition.
Section 8 — Troubleshooting, includes information for isolating possible
computer problems and finding their solutions.
Section 9 — NEC CSD Information Services, lists telephone numbers for
obtaining service. The section also includes information on NEC CSD technical
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support, website, bulletin board service, and FaxFlash service.
Section 10 — Specifications, provides specifications on the major components
in the system, including the system board, power supply, diskette drive, hard
drives, and sound system.
Appendix A — Release Notes, describes recommended operating procedures
not documented in other PowerMate Professional 9000E Series documentation.
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