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- Page 1 FaxFlash is a trademark of NEC Computer Systems Division (NECCSD), Packard Bell NEC, Inc. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation and PowerMate is a registered trademark of NEC Technologies, Inc.; these registered trademarks are used under license by NEC Computer Systems Divison (NECCSD), Packard Bell NEC, Inc.
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Page 2: Preface
Preface ® This addendum to the PowerMate Ve Series Service and Reference Manual (document number 819-181516-000) provides updated information on the computer’s hardware for users who need an overview of system design. This information applies to computers with the following model numbers: ET-1830-24813E ET-1830-24813CE ET-1860-24813E... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface.........................v Section 1 Technical Information System Overview ......................1-1 SIMM Upgrade ......................1-2 Performing Memory Upgrades ................1-2 Locating SIMM Sockets..................1-2 Checking System Memory..................1-2 Installing SIMMS....................1-3 Interrupt Controller......................1-4 Integrated Graphics......................1-5 Network Interface......................1-5 Hard Disk Specifications....................1-6 System Specifications....................1-7 Section 2 Setup and Installation Section 3 Illustrated Parts Breakdown List of Figures Network Interface Board ................1-5... - Page 4 Contents List of Tables PowerMate Ve ETC Series System Configurations ........1-1 Recommended Memory Upgrade Path ............1-3 Interrupt Level Assignments................1-4 Hard Disk Drive Specifications...............1-6 Specifications....................1-7 PowerMate Ve ETC Series Field-Replaceable Parts List ........3-2 PowerMate Ve ETC Series Documentation and Packaging ......3-5...
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Page 5: Section 1 Technical Information
This section describes hardware features and components that are specific to the ® PowerMate Ve ETC Series of NEC PowerMate Ve Series computers. For information that is general to all PowerMate Ve Series computers, see the PowerMate Ve Series Service and Reference Manual (part number 819-181528-000). -
Page 6: Simm Upgrade
Technical Information SIMM UPGRADE PowerMate Ve ETC Series system configurations come with 16 MB of main system memory. Four sockets on the system board support up to 128 MB of high-speed memory using the following industry-standard, tin-plated, single in-line memory modules (SIMMs): NOTE: You may install 60-ns, parity or nonparity, extended data output (EDO) SIMMs into the SIMM sockets. -
Page 7: Installing Simms
Technical Information NOTE: SIMM memory must be installed in pairs of the same memory type. Table 1-2 Recommended Memory Upgrade Path Total Bank 0 Bank 1 Memory SIMM 1 SIMM 2 SIMM 3 SIMM 4 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 16 MB*... -
Page 8: Interrupt Controller
Technical Information 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 9: Integrated Graphics
Technical Information INTEGRATED GRAPHICS PowerMate Ve ETC Series computers have an SiS 6205 PCI graphics and video controller integrated on the system board. State of the art techniques are used for optimizing performance in computer graphic intensive applications and graphical user interfaces (GUI). PowerMate Ve ETC Series systems have 1 MB of video DRAM on the system board. -
Page 10: Hard Disk Specifications
Technical Information HARD DISK SPECIFICATIONS The PowerMate Ve ETC Series computer contains a 1.2-GB Western Digital IDE hard disk. The following table provides hard disk specifications. Table 1-4 Hard Disk Drive Specifications Features Specification Physical Configuration Formatted Capacity 1.278 GB Actuator Type Rotary voice-coil Number of Disks... -
Page 11: System Specifications
Technical Information SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS System specifications are included in Table 1-5. Table 1-5 Specifications Item Specification Dimensions and Weight System Unit Width: 17 inches (43.18 cm) Depth: 16 inches (40.64 cm) Height: 4 inches (10.6 cm) Weight: 22 lb (11.1 kg), dependent upon options Keyboard Width: 19.0 inches (48.3 cm) Depth: 8.4 inches (21.3 cm) - Page 12 Technical Information Table 1-5 Specifications Item Specification System Memory 16-MB EDO standard, expandable to 128 MB using SIMM sockets Optional SIMMs 4-, 8-, 16-, and 32-MB; 32-bit, non-parity, 70-ns SIMMs Integrated Graphics SiS 6205 PCI Graphics & Video Accelerator 1-MB video DRAM standard Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels Battery Coin-type battery...
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Page 13: Rear Panel I/O Ports
Section 2 Setup and Installation The following figure shows the location of the interface ports on the rear of the system unit for configuring PowerMate Ve ETC Series hardware. Use the procedures described in Section 2 of the PowerMate Ve Series Service and Reference Manual to set up the system hardware. - Page 14 Setup and Installation Figure 2-2 Network Interface Board Connectors The network board has connectors for coaxial and twisted-pair network cabling: The BNC connector supports thin coaxial cables. The AUI connector supports thick coaxial cables. The RJ-45 connector supports twisted-pair 10BASE-T cables. Connect the network cable to one of these connectors (depending on the type of network).
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Page 15: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Section 3 Illustrated Parts Breakdown This section contains updated parts lists and an exploded-view diagram for the PowerMate Ve ETC Series system. The information in this section applies to the following models: ET-1830-24813E ET-1830-24813CE ET-1860-24813E ET-1860-24813CE. Table 3-1 lists the field-replaceable parts for the computer*. Figure 3-1 provides the illustrated parts breakdown. -
Page 16: Powermate Ve Etc Series Field-Replaceable Parts List
Illustrated Parts Breakdown Table 3-1 PowerMate Ve ETC Series Field-Replaceable Parts List* Item Description Part Number Serial interface cable 158-050454-004 Fan assembly, 2-wire 158-050865-006 3 1/2-inch, 1.2-GB IDE hard disk, 158-050395-366 WDAC21200 IDE signal cable, 3-connector 158-050562-008 Floppy drive signal cable, 158-050503-002 3-connector 3-1/2 inch 1.44-MB diskette drive,... - Page 17 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Table 3-1 PowerMate Ve ETC Series Field-Replaceable Parts List* Item Description Part Number System board, without audio 158-056559-000 (non-multimedia systems) System board, with audio (multimedia 158-056560-000 models) Speaker assembly, internal 158-050685-003 Microphone (multimedia models only) 158-052116-000 Front bezel without IR (PowerMate 158-050992-000 V133e, V166, V166e models) Keyboard, Chicony...
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Page 18: Powermate Ve Etc Series Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Illustrated Parts Breakdown Figure 3-1 PowerMate Ve ETC Series Illustrated Parts Breakdown* * This data was prepared July 1997. For an up-to-date listing of spare parts, please call FaxFlash™ at 1-888-329-0088 (or 1-508-635-6090 outside the U.S.) and order document number 42181819. -
Page 19: Powermate Ve Etc Series Documentation And Packaging
Illustrated Parts Breakdown Table 3-2 lists PowerMate Ve ETC Series documentation and packaging part numbers. Table 3-2 PowerMate Ve ETC Series Documentation and Packaging* Description Part Number PowerMate Ve ETC Series User’s Guide 819-181780-000 PowerMate Ve Series Service and Reference Manual 819-181528-000 PowerMate Ve ETC Series Addendum to the PowerMate Ve Series 819-181819-000... - Page 20 Index Technical help, 3-1 Configurations, 1-1 Document part number, 3-5 Hard disk specifications, 1-7 Help, 3-1 Illustrated parts breakdown, 3-1 Integrated graphics, 1-5 video memory, 1-5 resolutions and refresh rates, 1-5 Interrupts, 1-5 Memory, 1-2 Network interface board, 1-6 Option installation SIMM upgrade, 1-2 checking system memory, 1-2 Packaging...
- Page 21 (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 22 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 in the PowerMate Ve Series Service and Reference Manual for battery replacement information.