Preface - NEC POWERMATE 8100 Series Service And Reference Manual

Preface

This manual contains technical information for servicing and repairing the NEC
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PowerMate 8100 Desktop Series computers 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. It
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 BIOS. The section also contains information on video modes and
power management features. Also included is information on system utilities,
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including the SCSI Select utility, BIOS update utility, LANDesk Client
Manager, and NEC Select Install CD.
Section 3 — Disassembly and Reassembly, provides computer disassembly
and reassembly procedures. Procedures are 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 — Riser Board, provides cable connector information and pin
assignments for the riser board 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 solving possible
computer problems and 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 system, and FaxFlash service.
Section 10 — Specifications, provides specifications on the major components
in the system, including the system board, power supply, and the system unit.
Appendix A — Release Notes, provides the latest release notes with
information about system operation that was unavailable at the time the user's
guide was published.
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