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  • Page 1 NECCSD is prohibited. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation and NEC CS500 is a trademark of NEC Technologies, Inc. These trademarks and registered trademarks are used under license by NEC Computer Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents System upgrades ................ 1 Choosing options................2 Getting started..................2 Precautions.................. 3 Working inside the system ..............4 Handling computer parts..............4 Connecting/disconnecting cables............5 A look inside ................7 Taking off the cover .................8 Taking a quick look inside ..............11 Looking at the system board ............12 Replacing the cover ................13 System memory.................
  • Page 3 Adding a 3 1/2-inch hard disk ............ 48 Adding a 5 1/4-inch device ............52 External options .................59 Locating external connectors............60 Connecting an NEC CS500 monitor..........64 Connecting an NEC C700 monitor..........66 Connecting a printer............... 68 System resources ..............71 Looking at communication ports............
  • Page 4 System specifications............... 79 System chassis ................80 Power supply ................80 Expansion board slots ..............81 Storage device slots ..............81 System unit dimensions and weight ..........81 System board..................82 Processor ...................83 Secondary cache ................84 System memory................84 Intel TX PCI chipset ..............85 PCI local bus................86 Expansion board slots ..............87 BIOS ..................87 IDE ports...................88...
  • Page 5 Ethernet network board ............... 103 Game pad ..................104 Environmental specifications ............104 Tables Diskette drive specifications ............92 CD-ROM reader specifications............94 CD-ROM reader jumper block A settings........96 CD-ROM reader jumper block B settings........96 vi Contents...

  • Page 6: This Guide

    This guide This guide provides information for adding system upgrades to your Ready computer. The guide also includes system specifications. Who should use this guide? We’ve written this guide for anyone who wants to install an upgrade option in the Ready computer or who needs system specifications. How should I use this guide? We recommend that you read: “System upgrades”...
  • Page 7 “System resources” to find a description of your computer’s resources, such as communication ports and interrupts, default settings, and how to view available resources. You can also find jumper setting information to check factory settings. “Specifications” for information about the features, characteristics, and capabilities of your Ready system.
  • Page 8 NEC Help Center The NEC Help Center is your comprehensive source of information about your system. Go to the NEC Help Center for detailed information about upgrading your computer. Choose the System Upgrades category. You can also choose topics from categories such as System Tour, The Basics, Advanced Topics, Questions &...

  • Page 9: System Upgrades

    System upgrades Your Ready computer comes with high-performance, state-of-the-art components designed to deliver the power and speed necessary for most of today's computing. New technologies and additional requirements demand more power and more speed. Upgrade options let you increase system power, memory, and storage capabilities to meet your growing computer needs.

  • Page 10: Choosing Options

    Choosing options For help in choosing options for your computer, see: “Upgrade Options” in your online NEC Help Center for a list of supported options your authorized NECCSD dealer for assistance in determining which options are best for you the software box or software documentation for hardware recommendations.

  • Page 11: Precautions

    Precautions Before you begin your system upgrade, please take a few minutes to look at the simple guidelines in this section. Follow these guidelines when you work inside the system handle computer parts. Precautions 3...

  • Page 12: Working Inside The System

    Working inside the system Take care when you work inside the system. Avoid electric shock or personal injury by observing the following warning. WARNING Before you remove the system cover and work inside the unit, turn off all system power and disconnect the system and its peripherals from their power sources.

  • Page 13: Connecting/Disconnecting Cables

    Connecting/disconnecting cables Take care when you connect or disconnect cables. A damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit. Misaligned pins can damage system components at power-on. Prevent damage by following these guidelines: Align cable connector pins carefully before you connect the cable.

  • Page 14: A Look Inside

    A look inside See the following sections to: take off the system unit cover get a quick look inside your system unit look at the upgrade features on the system board replace the system unit cover. A look inside 7...

  • Page 15: Taking Off The Cover

    Taking off the cover Use the following steps to remove the system unit cover. WARNING Before you remove the system unit cover, turn off system power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when you unplug the power cable . Turn off and unplug the system unit.
  • Page 16 Remove the three cover screws from the back of the system unit. Removing cover screws A look inside 9...
  • Page 17 Release the cover by pulling it about an inch away from the front panel. Note: The cover fits tightly. You might need to press the front edge of the cover to release it from the front panel. Also try pressing your thumbs against the rear panel to slide the cover one inch away from the front panel.

  • Page 18: Taking A Quick Look Inside

    Note: For a detailed description of these features and to view them in color, see “System Upgrades” in your NEC Help Center. Then choose “Looking at Your System.” Inside your system unit A look inside 11...

  • Page 19: Looking At The System Board

    Looking at the system board See the following figure to locate the memory and processor upgrade sockets on your system board. System board upgrade sockets 12 A look inside...

  • Page 20: Replacing The Cover

    Replacing the cover Use the following steps to replace the system unit cover. CAUTION To prevent damage to the system cables, carefully tuck the cables out of the path of the cover. With the cover about an inch away from the front of the system unit, carefully align the top and bottom cover tabs into the slots and tabs in the system unit frame.
  • Page 21 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. Secure the cover with the three cover screws removed earlier (see “Taking off the cover”).

  • Page 22: System Memory

    System memory See the following sections for information about: the memory upgrade kits for your computer how to identify the memory in your system where to install additional memory how to add memory. System memory 15...

  • Page 23: Looking At Memory Upgrade Kits

    Looking at memory upgrade kits Memory upgrade kits are installed in two memory upgrade sockets on the system board. Your system board ships with 32 MB of high-speed memory and supports up to 128 MB of memory. Note: Memory upgrade kits for your computer contain modules referred to in the computer industry as “dual in-line memory modules”...

  • Page 24: Checking The Memory In Your System

    Checking the memory in your system Use the following procedure to: check the memory installed in your system determine the memory configuration you need to increase your memory identify the correct sockets for the memory upgrade. If you don’t know how much memory is installed in your ®...

  • Page 25: Expansion Boards

    Determine the amount of memory you want to add and the modules you need. Modules do not need to be added in pairs. You may add modules singly. Use the following figure to locate and identify the memory upgrade sockets for the installation. If any cables block access to the sockets, label the cables and disconnect them.

  • Page 26: Adding Memory Modules

    Adding memory modules Use the following steps to install memory modules. Remove the system unit cover (see “Taking off the cover”). WARNING Be sure that the system unit power is turned off and the system is unplugged before you begin the installation procedure.
  • Page 27 CAUTION Be careful when handling the memory module. The module and socket clips are fragile. Inserting the module Replace any cables or boards that you removed during this procedure (see “Expansion boards”). Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the cover”). Note: If you find a discrepancy in the amount of memory displayed at the Power-On Self-Test with the...

  • Page 28: Removing A Memory Module

    Removing a memory module If your memory configuration requires the removal of a module, remove the module as follows. CAUTION To reduce static discharge, touch the system’s metal chassis. Press the plastic locking clips at the ends of the socket away from the memory module.

  • Page 29: Expansion Boards

    Expansion boards You’ll find information in the following sections about: how to add a board to your computer how to remove a board from your computer. Note: See the board removal procedure when a board is in the way of adding other options or connecting cables. Expansion boards 23...

  • Page 30: Adding Boards

    Adding boards Use the following steps to add a board to your system unit. WARNING Be sure that the system unit power is turned off and the system is unplugged before you begin the installation procedure . Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with your expansion board (such as setting switches or jumpers on the board).
  • Page 31 Locate the appropriate ISA or PCI slot for your board. Locating a slot for your board Expansion boards 25...
  • Page 32 Remove the screw securing an expansion slot cover and remove the cover. Save the screw for installing the board. Store the slot cover in case you choose to remove the board in the future. The following figure shows boards removed for clarity. Removing a slot cover 26 Expansion boards...
  • Page 33 Hold the board by its edges and install it into the slot: If you have a full-width board, align it with the guide rail at the front of the system unit. Align the connector end of the board with the slot connector.

  • Page 34: Removing A Board

    Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the cover”). Add any necessary drivers. See the instructions that come with the board for information about driver requirements. Removing a board See the following steps to remove a board from your system unit. WARNING Be sure that the system unit power is turned off and the system is unplugged before you begin the removal...
  • Page 35 Remove the screw that secures the board to the support bracket (see the following figure). Pull the board out of the connector. You might have to gently rock the board from side-to-side to release it from its connector. Removing a board Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the cover”).

  • Page 36: System Processor

    System processor See the following sections for information about: removing the processor in your computer ® adding an upgrade processor, such as an Intel OverDrive™ processor. System processor 31...

  • Page 37: Removing The Processor

    Removing the processor To upgrade your processor, you must first remove the processor currently in your computer. Use the following steps to remove it. Remove the system unit cover (see “Taking off the cover”). WARNING Be sure that the system unit power is turned off and the system is unplugged before you begin the installation procedure.
  • Page 38 Remove the power supply to access the processor socket. At the back of the system unit, locate and remove the four power supply screws. Carefully lift the power supply out of the system unit. You might need to label and disconnect any cables that do not reach outside the unit.
  • Page 39 Release the heatsink clamp from the socket tabs. Releasing the heatsink clamp Release the processor by pulling the socket lever away from the socket and as far back as it can go without forcing. CAUTION Before you pick up the processor, reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the chassis.

  • Page 40: Adding A Processor

    Adding a processor Use the following steps to add a processor upgrade to your computer. Remove the processor currently in your system (see “Removing the processor”). CAUTION Before you pick up the processor, reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the chassis. Align the notched corner of the processor with the pin 1 corner of the socket.
  • Page 41 Swing the socket lever down to lock the processor in the socket. Replace the heatsink by positioning the clamp openings over the socket tabs. Replacing the heatsink Be sure your jumper settings are set correctly for your upgrade processor (see “Checking jumper settings” in the “System Resources”...
  • Page 42 Replace the power supply you removed during this procedure. If you disconnected any cables from the power supply, reconnect them. Secure the power supply with the four screws you removed earlier. Replace any expansion boards you might have removed during this procedure (see “Adding a board”).

  • Page 43: Storage Devices

    Your Ready computer holds up to six storage devices. For a description of which devices you have and what you can add, go to your online NEC Help Center and select “System Upgrades.” Select “Adding Upgrade Options” and choose “Data Storage Devices.”...

  • Page 44: Preparing The Device

    Preparing the device Before you install a storage device in your computer, follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the device. For example: Diskette drive — remove any termination on an optional diskette drive. See the documentation that comes with the drive.

  • Page 45: Identifying The Cables You Need

    Identifying the cables you need The cables that you use to add storage devices in your system include: diskette drive cable IDE interface cable system power cable. The following figure shows the cable connector locations on the system board. See the information following the figure for descriptions of the cables and connectors.

  • Page 46: System Power Cables

    System power cables Power cables come from the power supply and are attached to the standard storage devices (hard disk, diskette drive, and CD-ROM reader). Additional cables are available for optional devices. System power cables vary in length and provide connector sizes to accommodate a variety of supported storage configurations.

  • Page 47: Diskette Drive Cable

    Diskette drive cable A three-connector diskette drive signal cable comes attached to the system board and to the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive. The cable connector for a 5 1/4-inch diskette drive is keyed to fit only in the correct position. The colored edge of the cable goes to pin 1 on the cable connector.

  • Page 48: Ide Cables

    IDE cables Your system comes with a three-connector IDE interface cable attached to the standard hard disk and to the primary IDE connector on the system board. A second three-connector IDE cable connects to the standard CD-ROM reader and to the secondary IDE connector. Each IDE connector on the system board supports two IDE devices.

  • Page 49: Connecting Cables To Your Device

    Connecting cables to your device All storage devices require a power cable and a signal cable connection. The devices that come with your system are already connected. Use the information in the following section along with the appropriate procedure in “Installing storage devices” to install optional devices.
  • Page 50 Locate an available power connector coming from the power supply (see “System power cables”). Connect the power cable to the power connector on the IDE device (see the following figure). Connecting cables to an IDE device If you are installing a CD-ROM reader, also connect the audio cable (see the instructions that come with the reader).

  • Page 51: Cabling A Diskette Drive

    Cabling a diskette drive Use these steps to cable a second diskette drive, such as a 1.2-MB diskette drive. Connect the appropriate diskette drive cable (see “Diskette drive cable”) to the diskette drive. Locate an available power connector coming from the power supply (see “System power cables”).

  • Page 52: Installing Storage Devices

    Installing storage devices Your Ready computer comes with one free 3 1/2-inch device slot and two free 5 1/4-inch device slots. See the following procedures to add your storage device: “Adding a 3 1/2-inch hard disk” “Adding a 5 1/4-inch device.” Adding a 3 1/2-inch hard disk Use the following steps to add a 3 1/2-inch hard disk to your system.
  • Page 53 Locate the following items inside your computer (see “Taking a quick look inside”): standard hard disk installed in the front 3 1/2-inch slot CD-ROM reader power supply internal 3 1/2-inch drive slot (next to the power supply). To access the internal drive slot, remove the power supply from the inside of the unit as follows: At the back of the system, locate and remove the four power supply screws.
  • Page 54 Carefully lift the power supply out of the system unit. You might need to label and disconnect any cables that do not reach outside the unit. Connect the IDE and power cables to the new hard disk as follows: Carefully place the system unit on its side with the open side facing up.
  • Page 55 Run the Setup utility to set your new configuration. See “Setup Utility” in the “Advanced Topics” category of your NEC Help Center. This completes your 3 1/2-inch device installation! Storage devices 51...

  • Page 56: Adding A 5 1/4-Inch Device

    Adding a 5 1/4-inch device Use the following steps to add a 5 1/4-inch device into an accessible device slot in your system. Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with your device, such as setting jumpers and switches. See “Preparing your device” earlier in this guide for preparation information.
  • Page 57 Remove the two screws holding the slot cover and the two rails to a device slot in the system. If you are installing a hard disk in the 5 1/4-inch slot, keep the slot cover handy. Otherwise, store the slot cover. Replace the cover if you remove the device from the slot.
  • Page 58 Attach the two rails that come with your system to the sides of the device. Use the four screws that come with the device. If you are installing an accessible device, attach the rails to the device so that the front of the device extends outside the chassis.
  • Page 59 If you are installing an accessible device, locate the blank panel on the front panel corresponding to the device slot in the system. Remove the blank panel by pressing the panel tabs from inside the panel and pushing the panel out. Locating the blank panel tabs Storage devices 55...
  • Page 60 Insert the connector end of the device into the device slot in the system unit. Secure the device with the two slot cover screws you removed earlier. Securing the device Connect the device cables (see “Identifying the cables you need”). 56 Storage devices...
  • Page 61 Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the cover”). Run the Setup program to set your new configuration (see “Setup Utility” in the “Advanced Topics” category of your NEC Help Center). This completes your 5 1/4-inch device installation! Storage devices 57...

  • Page 62: External Options

    Ready computer. You can also expand the capabilities of your computer by adding options to the outside of the computer. See the following sections to: locate the external connectors on your computer connect an NEC CS500™ monitor connect an NEC C700™ monitor connect a printer. External options 59...

  • Page 63: Locating External Connectors

    For a description of the devices each connector supports, go to “System Tour” in your NEC Help Center. Then choose “A Closer Look at the Parts” and “Looking at the Back.” Locating your external device connectors (modem configurations)
  • Page 64 Locating your modem and audio connectors (modem configurations) External options 61...
  • Page 65 Locating your external device connectors (Ethernet configurations) 62 External options...
  • Page 66 Locating your graphics board connectors (Ethernet configurations) Locating your audio connectors (Ethernet configurations) External options 63...

  • Page 67: Connecting An Nec Cs500 Monitor

    NEC color monitor, two amplified speakers, and a microphone. If your system comes with the NEC CS500 monitor, use the following steps to connect the monitor to the back of your system unit. Also see the documentation that comes with the monitor.
  • Page 68 Connect the speaker cable connector to the line out jack. Connect one end of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet. Connecting the NEC CS500 monitor power cable External options 65...

  • Page 69: Connecting An Nec C700 Monitor

    See the monitor’s documentation for further information on using the monitor with your system. Connecting an NEC C700 monitor Some systems ship with an NEC C700 monitor, without speakers and microphone. You might want to add optional speakers and an optional microphone.
  • Page 70 Connect the optional speaker set. See the documentation that comes with the speakers for additional connection information. Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker-to-system cable to the line out jack on the back of your system unit. If your speaker set has an AC adapter, connect the adapter to the speaker and to a grounded power source.

  • Page 71: Connecting A Printer

    Connecting a printer Before you connect a printer to your computer, follow the setup instructions that come with the printer. Then follow these steps: Turn off and unplug the system unit and any external option connected to the system unit. Check that the printer power is off and the power cable is unplugged.
  • Page 72 See the NEC Help Center for setting up a printer in ® Windows If your printer is not included in the Windows 95 listing, see your printer manual or call the printer manufacturer. External options 69...

  • Page 73: System Resources

    System resources When you are setting up new hardware, your system might require information such as available system resources. The following sections include information about: system resources for your communications ports default system settings viewing system resources jumper settings on the system board. System resources 71...

  • Page 74: Looking At Communication Ports

    Looking at communication ports Your system’s communications ports include a fax/modem port or network port (depending on your system configuration) and a serial port. Communication port settings are listed below. Fax/modem or network — enabled. Serial port 2 — enabled as serial port. See the following sections for default system settings, interrupts, and information to view system resources.

  • Page 75: Viewing System Resources

    IRQ8 (real time clock) IRQ9 (MIDI device) IRQ10 (modem/network) IRQ11 (graphics/PCI handler) IRQ12 (mouse) IRQ13 (coprocessor) IRQ14 (primary IDE) IRQ15 (secondary IDE). See the following section to view system resources. Viewing system resources Some hardware option installations might require system resources such as interrupt request (IRQ) lines, direct memory access (DMA) channels, and input/output (I/O) addresses.

  • Page 76: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking jumper settings The following procedure explains how to locate and, if necessary, change jumper settings when you upgrade your processor. See this section to also view factory jumper settings. If a jumper change is required, lift the plastic block from the jumper pins with needle-nose pliers and place the block on the appropriate pins.
  • Page 77 Locate the host bus frequency jumper (J9C1-C) and processor frequency jumper (J9C1-D) on the system board (see the following figure). You might need to remove any installed expansion boards to access the jumpers (see “Removing a board”). Locating system configuration jumpers System resources 75...
  • Page 78 Check the processor and host bus frequency jumper settings on your system board using the following factory settings. If upgrading your processor, set the jumpers per the following and the instructions included with the processor. 166-MHz processor Host Bus/ Processor J9C1-C J9C1-D Freq.

  • Page 79: Clearing Your Password

    Clearing your password If you forgot your password, use the following procedure to clear your current password and to set a new one. Turn off and unplug the system and any external options. Remove the system unit cover (see “Taking off the cover”). Locate the Password Clear jumper (J9C1-A) on the system board (see the “Locating system configuration jumpers”...
  • Page 80 Connect the system and monitor power cables and any external options. Power on the monitor and system. Run Setup to set a new password (see “Setting a Password” in the “Advanced Topics” category of your NEC Help Center). 78 System resources...

  • Page 81: System Specifications

    System specifications Look through these specifications for information about the features, characteristics, and capabilities of your Ready system. You can find information for the following components: system chassis system board diskette drive hard disk CD-ROM reader System specifications 79...

  • Page 82: System Chassis

    keyboard mouse fax/modem/sound board graphics board Ethernet network board game pad. System chassis The system chassis provides an enclosure for the system power supply, system board, hard drive, diskette drive, CD-ROM reader, and optional storage devices. Depending on your system configuration, the chassis also provides an enclosure for a fax/modem/sound board, graphics board, and/or Ethernet network board.

  • Page 83: Expansion Board Slots

    Expansion board slots The expansion board slots on the rear of the system unit include three PCI slots, two ISA slots, and one shared PCI/ISA slot. For modem configured systems, the factory-installed fax/modem/sound board occupies an ISA slot. For Ethernet configured systems, the graphics board and Ethernet board each occupy a PCI slot.

  • Page 84: System Board

    System board The system board contains most of the components that provide your system functions, including: ® ® Intel Pentium 166-MHz, 200-MHz, or 233-MHz processor with MMX technology secondary cache 256 KB (fax/modem/sound board configured systems) 512 KB (Ethernet network board configured systems) 32 MB of main system memory Intel TX PCI chipset PCI local bus...

  • Page 85: Processor

    I/O ports and connectors VESA feature connector onboard Yamaha OPL3 audio (Ethernet configurations only, modem configurations have sound integrated on the fax/modem/sound board) power management plug and play. Processor Your system uses a 166-MHz, 200-MHz, or 233-MHz Intel Pentium processor, depending on system configuration. The processor features multimedia extensions (MMX) and cache memory enhancements for powerful processing needs.

  • Page 86: Secondary Cache

    math coprocessor full backward compatibility. The processor comes mounted in the latest 321-pin zero-insertion- force (ZIF) socket (Socket 7). The socket allows easy processor upgrades with next generation processors. Secondary cache The secondary cache compliments the processor’s internal caches. The secondary cache uses burst pipelined synchronous static random access memory (BSRAM) and tag RAM.

  • Page 87: Intel Tx Pci Chipset

    Memory socket 0 contains the standard 32-MB DIMM module. The second socket is available for memory upgrades. The DIMM modules do not need to be installed in pairs. The modules can be single-sided or double-sided. Jumpers are not required to set memory size or type as the system BIOS automatically detects the DIMMs.

  • Page 88: Pci Local Bus

    The controller features: microprocessor interface control integrated L2 write-back cache controller integrated DRAM controller fully synchronous minimum latency PCI bus interface power management control. The PCI/ISA IDE Xcelerator provides the supporting PCI-to-ISA bridge, PCI/IDE functionality, universal serial bus (USB) function, and enhanced power management.

  • Page 89: Expansion Board Slots

    The high-bandwidth PCI local bus eliminates data bottlenecks found in traditional systems, maintains maximum performance at high clock speeds, and provides a clear upgrade path to future technologies. Expansion board slots The system board has three ISA expansion board connectors and four 32-bit PCI connectors.

  • Page 90: Ide Ports

    reduces inadvertent system board damage that can take place when replacing ROMs facilitates adopting new technology while maintaining corporate standards gives network administrators company-wide control of BIOS revisions. IDE ports The system board comes with a fast IDE port (primary channel) and a standard IDE port (secondary channel).

  • Page 91: Universal Serial Bus

    The enhanced parallel port supports Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) modes for devices that require ECP or EPP protocols. These protocols allow high-speed bi-directional transfer over a parallel port and increase parallel port functionality by supporting more devices. The buffered high-speed serial port uses a fast 16550 UART.

  • Page 92: Graphics Accelerator

    CAUTION Only shielded USB cables meeting the requirements for fast-speed USB devices should be used. Unshielded cables can generate harmful interference to radio and television reception, even if no device is connected to the cable. The board supports the universal host controller interface and uses software drivers that are controller compatible.

  • Page 93: Power Management

    Power management The Advanced Power Management (APM) program is contained in the Intel PCI I/O ISA/IDE Accelerator chip on the system board. The program reduces system power consumption to less than 30 watts when there is no activity detected from the keyboard, mouse, diskette drive, CD-ROM reader, or hard disk drive after a pre-determined period of time.

  • Page 94: Feature Connector

    Feature connector In addition to the system’s VGA connector, the system has an ATI multimedia channel/VESA-compliant (AMC/VCF) feature connector on the system board for maximizing multimedia performance. The feature connector synchronizes graphics output and lets pass-through signals from a video add-in board use the system’s VGA circuits. Diskette drive The system comes standard with a 1.44-MB high density diskette drive pre-installed in the 3 1/2-inch accessible device slot as drive A.

  • Page 95: Hard Disk

    Diskette drive specifications FEATURE SPECIFICATION Data Transfer Rate High density mode: 500/250 Kbit/sec Normal density mode: 250/125 Kbit/sec Disk Speed 300 rpm Number of Tracks 160 (80 tracks x 2 sides) Maximum bit density High density mode: 17434/8717 BPI Normal density mode: 8717/4359 BPI Seek time 3 ms...

  • Page 96: Cd-Rom Reader

    CD-ROM reader Your system comes standard with a 24-speed (maximum) CD-ROM reader pre-installed as drive Q in the system. 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 97 CD-ROM reader specifications 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 Weight 2 lb. (0.91 kg) Relative Humidity 30% to 70% (no condensation) (operational)

  • Page 98: Cd-Rom Reader Jumper Block A Settings

    On the back of the CD-ROM reader are two 6-pin jumper blocks (jumper A and jumper B). The jumper A block is factory set with the pins open, as shown in the following table. CD-ROM reader jumper block A settings SETTING SIGNAL Disabled (open)

  • Page 99: Keyboard

    Keyboard ® ® The Microsoft Natural Keyboard is an ergonomically designed 104-key Windows keyboard. The keyboard features an attractive design that provides a comfortable alternative to standard keyboards. The keyboard encourages a balanced natural hand position through use of a split and angled keypad layout. The keys are arranged in a staggered QWERTY layout.

  • Page 100: Mouse

    Mouse ® The Microsoft IntelliMouse™ is a PS/2-compatible, 400 dots per inch (dpi) unit. The two buttons on the top of the unit are standard momentary contact buttons used for mode selection. A scrolling wheel between the two buttons is used to scroll vertically and horizontally on the monitor screen and to zoom in on data on the ®...

  • Page 101: Sound

    The fax/modem portion of the board and the NEC Connections communications software provide modem, fax, full-duplex speakerphone, and voicemail capabilities. The board comes with a 52-Kbps (kilobytes per second) data/14.4-Kbps fax modem. The board also supports data transfer at 56 Kbps outside of the U.S.
  • Page 102 The MIDI interface provides a musical instrument digital interface and connector for the connection of a digital musical instrument. The connector can also be used as a game port. The board supports software or hardware wavetable functionality (depending on system configuration) for wavetable synthesis. Wavetable synthesis provides capabilities for producing extremely high fidelity stereo music for computer audio systems.

  • Page 103: Fax/Modem

    Fax/modem The data/fax/speakerphone functionality is based on the TMS320X2 DSP chip on the modem board. Features include: Speakerphone Full duplex, echo cancellation Protocols and Compatibility’s Data (maximum speed) X2 52/56 Kbps (Internet access) ITU-T V.34bis (33,600 bps) V.34 (28,800 bps) V.32bis (14,400 bps) V.32 (9000 bps) V.22bis (2400 bps)

  • Page 104: Graphics Board

    Firmware VoiceView™ support ADPCM voice operation DTMF tone detection/generation. Graphics board All Ethernet configured systems come with a Diamond graphics board containing a Trident ™ 3DImàge975™ video controller. The board is a high-performance PCI graphics board specifically designed for exceptional graphics and superior quality full-screen, full-motion video.

  • Page 105: Ethernet Network Board

    800 by 600 pixels, 256/64,000/16.8 million colors 640 by 480 pixels, 16/256/64,000/16.8 million colors. Your system comes set at high color (800 by 600 with 64,000 colors). Run the NEC Help Center at the high color video display resolution. Ethernet network board ®...

  • Page 106: Game Pad

    Game pad ® ® The Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad contains six gaming action buttons, two trigger buttons, start button, M button, and an eight-way cross-key pad for the ultimate in gaming action. The Game Pad can be daisy chained with up to four pads for interactive action. The Game Pad connects to the MIDI port on the back of the system unit.
  • Page 107 23 jumper settings, 95 removing, 28 specifications, 94 slots, 25 CMOS External devices battery, 89 connecting an NEC C700 COM ports, 72 monitor, 66 settings, 72 connecting an NEC CS500 Communication ports, 72 monitor, 64 settings, 72 External options, 59...
  • Page 108 removing a board, 28 removing a memory module, 21 Fax/modem, 101 storage devices, 39 Fax/modem/sound board system memory upgrade, 15 specifications, 98 system processor, 31 Feature connector, 92 system resources, 72, 73 Features Interrupts, 73 inside your computer, 11 IRQ settings, 72 system board upgrade sockets and IRQs, 73 connectors, 12...
  • Page 109 hard disk drive, 93 I/O ports, 88 Password IDE ports, 88 clearing, 77 keyboard, 97 PCI chipset, 85 mouse, 98 PCI expansion boards PCI chip set, 85 adding, 24 PCI local bus, 86 PCI local bus, 86 power supply, 80 Plug and play, 91 processor, 83 Power cables, 41, 42...
  • Page 110 System Specifications, 79 System unit, 80 dimensions and weight, 81 expansion board slots, 81 storage device slots, 81 Universal serial bus, 89 Upgrades expansion boards, 23 installing expansion boards, 23 system memory, 16 system processor, 31 Index-4...

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