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NEC POWERMATE P2166 Service Manual (219 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.51 MB

Table of Contents
2
Preface
15
Abbreviations
16
List of Tables

18
Section 1 Technical Information

18
- Powermate P2200M Minitower System Configurations
  18
- Powermate P2166M System Configurations
  19
- Desktop System Chassis
  20
- Desktop System Controls and Storage Device Slots
  20
- List of Figures
  
  20
- Minitower System Chassis
  21
- Minitower System Controls and Storage Device Slots
  21
- System Board
  22
- System Board Chips
  24
  - Processor
    25
  - Secondary Cache
    25
  - System and Video BIOS
    26
- System Memory Map
  26
  - System Memory
    27
  - Integrated Graphics
    27
    
    Video Memory
    28
  - Video Resolutions and Refresh Rates
    28
  - Interrupt Controller
    29
- Interrupt Assignments
  29
  - I/O Addressing
    30
- I/O Address Map
  30
  - ISA Bus
    31
  - PCI Local Bus
    31
  - PCI Auto Configuration
    31
  - PCI/IDE Ports
    31
  - Parallel Interface
    32
  - Serial Interface
    32
- Parallel Port Addressing and Interrupts
  32
  - USB Interface
    33
- Serial Port Addressing and Interrupts
  33
  - Infrared Interface
    34
- Diskette Drive
  34
- Hard Disk Drive
  34
- Power Supply
  34
- Keyboard
  35
- Mouse
  35
- Multimedia Components
  35
  - Integrated Audio
    35
  - CD-ROM Reader
    36
  - Speakers
    36
  - Microphone
    36
- Plug and Play
  37
- Power Management
  37
- Landesk Client Manager
  38
  - PC Health Indicator
    38
    
    Managing Workstations
    38
    
    PC Health Meter
    39
    
    PC Health Description
    39
  - Inventory
    40
  - Using DMI
    41
  - Heceta Capabilities
    41
- Specifications
  42
Section 2 Setup and Operation

45
- Unpacking and Repacking
  45
- Setup
  45
  - Desktop Setup
    45
- Desktop Voltage Selector Switch
  46
- Desktop Peripheral Connections
  46
- Desktop Speaker and Microphone Jacks
  47
  - Minitower Setup
    48
- Desktop Power Button, Lamps, and System Controls
  48
- Minitower Voltage Selector Switch
  49
- Minitower Peripheral Connections
  49
- Minitower Speaker and Microphone Jacks
  50
- Power Management
  51
- Minitower Power Button, Lamps, and System Controls
  51
- Buttons and Lamps - Desktop Model
  51
- NEC Setup Icon
  52
- CD-ROM Reader
  52
- Buttons and Lamps - Minitower Model
  52
- Typical CD-ROM Reader Controls and Indicators
  53
- System Configuration
  54
  - Setup Utility
    54
    
    How to Start Setup
    55
- Main Menu
  55
  - How to Use Setup
    56
  - Main Menu
    56
    
    System Date/Time
    56
    
    Diskette Drive
    56
    
    IDE Devices
    56
- Navigation Keys
  56
  - Diskette Drive
    57
  - IDE Device Configuration
    58
  - IDE Device Configuration Submenu
    58
  - IDE Translation Mode
    58
  - Language
    59
  - Boot Options
    60
  - Boot Options Submenu
    60
  - Boot Sequence
    60
  - Boot Speed
    60
  - System Cache
    60
  - Hard Disk Pre-Delay
    61
  - Num Lock
    61
  - Setup Prompt
    61
  - Typematic Rate Programming
    61
  - Boot Virus Detection
    62
  - Mouse
    62
  - Scan User Flash Area
    62
  - Video Mode
    62
  - Advanced Menu
    63
    
    Processor Type
    63
    
    Processor Speed
    64
    
    Cache Size
    64
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    64
    
    Peripheral Submenu
    64
    
    IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)
    64
    
    Floppy Interface
    64
    
    Serial Port (1 and 2) Address
    64
    
    Serial Port 2 IR Mode
    64
    
    Parallel Port Type
    64
    
    Audio Interface
    66
    
    Hardware Monitor Interface
    66
    
    PCI LAN Interface
    66
    
    Advanced Chipset Configuration
    66
    
    Advanced Chipset Submenu
    66
    
    Base Memory Size
    66
    
    ISA LFB Size
    67
    
    ISA LFB Base Address
    67
    
    Video Palette Snoop
    67
    
    Latency Timer (PCI Clock)
    67
    
    Banks 0, 1 and 2 SIMM Detected
    67
    
    Power Management Configuration
    68
    
    Power Management Submenu
    68
    
    IDE Drive Power down
    68
    
    Inactivity Timer (Minutes)
    68
    
    Hot Key
    68
    
    Plug and Play Configuration
    69
    
    Plug and Play Submenu
    69
    
    Hot Key Parameters
    69
    
    Boot with Pnp os
    70
    
    ISA Shared Memory Size
    70
    
    ISA Shared Memory Base Address
    71
    
    Event Logging Configuration
    71
  - Base Memory
    63
  - BIOS Version
    63
  - Extended Memory
    63
  - Security Menu
    72
- Security Passwords
  72
  - Set User Password and Set Administrative Password
    73
  - Unattended Start
    73
  - Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-)
    74
  - Exit Menu
    74
    
    Exit Saving Changes
    74
    
    Exit Discarding Changes
    74
    
    Load Setup Defaults
    74
    
    Discard Changes
    75
- BIOS Update Utility
  75
  - NECCSD Bulletin Board Service
    75
  - Using the BIOS Update Utility
    77
- CD Restore
  77
  - Selecting CD Restore Options
    77
    
    Restore Individual Files
    78
    
    System Recovery
    78
  - Restoring Individual Files
    79
    
    Selecting Files
    79
    
    Checking Selected Files
    80
    
    Restoring the Files
    80
  - Recovering the System
    80
- Landesk Client Manager Setup
  82
  - Using Landesk Client Manager
    82
    
    Accessing the Landesk Client Online Guide
    82
    
    Discover" Feature
    82
    
    Heavy Network Use with Other Powermate Models
    83
    
    Multiple Admin Sessions
    83
    
    Audio Not Listed in DMI
    83
Section 3 Option Installation

84
- General Rules for Installing Options
  84
- Precautions
  84
- Removing and Replacing the System Unit Cover
  85
  - Removing the Desktop Cover
    86
- Removing Cover Screws
  86
  - Replacing the Desktop Cover
    87
- Releasing the Cover
  87
- Replacing the System Unit Cover
  87
  - Removing the Minitower Cover
    88
  - Replacing the Minitower Cover
    89
- Loosening Minitower Cover Screws
  89
  - Releasing the Minitower Cover
    89
  - Expansion Boards
    90
    
    Replacing the Minitower Cover
    90
    
    Locating Desktop Expansion Slots
    91
    
    Locating Expansion Slots
    91
    
    Installing an Expansion Board
    92
- Locating Minitower Expansion Slots
  92
- Removing a Desktop Slot Cover
  93
- Removing a Minitower Slot Cover
  93
  - Installing an Expansion Board in the Inside Slot
    94
    
    Installing an Expansion Board in the Desktop
    94
    
    Installing an Expansion Board in the Minitower
    94
- Removing the Slot Cover
  95
  - Removing an Expansion Board from the Inside Slot
    96
- Attaching the Slot Cover Support
  96
  - System Board Options
    97
- Removing the Slot Cover Screw
  97
- System Board Sockets and Connectors
  97
  - SIMM Upgrade
    98
    
    Checking System Memory
    98
- Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
  99
  - Removing a SIMM
    100
  - Installing a SIMM
    101
- Removing a SIMM
  101
  - Video Upgrade
    102
- Inserting the SIMM
  102
  - Removing the Processor
    103
- Aligning the Video SGRAM Module with the Sockets
  103
  - Installing the Overdrive Processor
    104
- Releasing the Processor
  104
- Data Storage Devices
  105
  - Device Slots
    105
- Aligning the Processor
  105
- Locating Desktop Device Slots
  106
  - Device Preparation
    107
  - Device Cables
    107
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    107
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    107
- Locating Minitower Device Slots
  107
- Diskette Drive Signal Cable
  108
- System Board Cable Connectors
  108
- Diskette Drive Signal Cable
  109
  - System Power Cables
    110
  - Cabling Storage Devices
    110
- IDE Device Signal Cable
  110
- Power Cable Connectors
  110
  - IDE Device Cabling
    111
  - Diskette Drive Cabling
    111
- Connecting IDE Device Cables
  111
  - Installing Desktop Storage Devices
    112
  - Removing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    112
- Connecting 1.2-MB Diskette Drive Cables
  112
  - Installing the Desktop 3 1/2-Inch Drive
    113
- Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive
  113
  - Removing the Desktop Front Panel
    114
- Securing a 3 1/2-Inch Drive
  114
  - Installing the Desktop 5 1/4-Inch Device
    115
- Locating the Blank Panel Tabs
  115
- Locating the Power Supply
  119
- Removing the Power Supply
  120
- Securing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive
  120
  - Removing the Minitower Side Panel
    121
  - Removing the Minitower Front Panel
    121
- Removing the Front Panel
  122
  - Removing the Slot Cover
    122
  - Installing the Minitower 5 1/4-Inch Device
    123
- Attaching Device Rails
  123
  - Replacing the Minitower Side and Front Panels
    124
- Securing the Device
  124
- Aligning the Front Panel
  124
  - Adding External Options
    125
    
    Connecting a Parallel Printer
    125
- Connecting a Printer Cable to the Desktop
  125
  - Connecting an RS-232C Device
    126
- Connecting a Printer Cable to the Minitower
  126
- Connecting an RS-232C Cable to the Desktop
  126
- Connecting an RS-232C Cable to the Minitower
  127
Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

128
- NECCSD Service and Information Telephone Numbers
  128
- Online Services
  129
  - Nec's Fastfacts Service
    129
  - NECCSD Bulletin Board Service
    130
  - America Online Service
    131
  - Compuserve Online Service
    132
  - Internet
    133
- Maintenance
  133
  - System Cleaning
    134
  - Keyboard Cleaning
    134
  - Mouse Cleaning
    135
- Removing the Mouse Ball Cover
  135
- Troubleshooting
  136
  - Diagnosing and Solving Problems
    136
  - Problems and Solutions
    136
  - CMOS Battery Replacement
    141
- Battery Socket Location
  141
- Battery Removal
  142
Section 5 Repair

143
- Disassembly and Reassembly
  143
  - Desktop Disassembly
    143
    
    Desktop Disassembly Sequence
    143
    
    System Unit Cover Removal
    144
    
    Expansion Board Removal
    145
  - Section 5 Repair Disassembly and Reassembly
    143
- System Unit Cover Screws
  145
- Removing the System Unit Cover
  145
  - PCI/ISA Backboard Removal
    146
- Expansion Slot Screw
  146
- Inside Expansion Slot Screw
  146
  - 1/2-Inch Diskette and Hard Disk Drive Removal
    147
- PCI/ISA Backboard Screws
  147
- Hard Disk and Diskette Drive Cabling
  148
- Inch Drive Bracket
  148
  - Front Panel Assembly Removal
    149
- Inch Diskette and Hard Disk Drive Screws
  149
  - Blank Panel Removal
    150
- Front Panel Tabs
  150
  - Speaker Assembly Removal
    151
- Blank Panel Tabs
  151
  - SIMM Removal
    152
- Internal Speaker
  152
- System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors
  153
- SIMM Socket
  153
  - 1/4-Inch Device Removal
    154
- Inch Device Screws
  154
  - Power Supply Removal
    155
- Power Button Screws
  155
  - System Board Removal
    156
- Power Supply Screws
  156
- System Board Connectors and Screws
  157
  - Minitower Disassembly
    158
- Minitower System Unit Disassembly Sequence
  158
  - System Unit Cover Removal
    159
- Cover Screws
  160
- Releasing the System Unit Cover
  160
  - Side Panel Removal
    161
- Removing Side Panel Screws
  161
  - Expansion Board Removal
    162
  - SIMM Removal
    162
    
    System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors
    163
    
    Removing a SIMM
    163
  - Front Panel Assembly Removal
    164
  - Blank Panel and Metal Cover Plate Removal
    164
  - Removing the Front Panel
    164
  - 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
    165
    
    Removing the Slot Cover
    165
    
    Inch Diskette Drive Cables
    165
- Diskette Drive Screws
  166
- Diskette Drive Removal
  166
  - 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive Removal
    167
  - 1/4-Inch Device Removal
    168
- Removing The5 1/4-Inch Device
  169
- Removing the Device Rails
  169
  - Power Button Screws
    170
  - Power Supply Removal
    170
  - Power Supply Screws
    171
  - System Board Removal
    171
- Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  173
  - Desktop Illustrated Parts Breakdown
    173
- Powermate P2166M/P2200M Desktop Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  176
  - Minitower Illustrated Parts Breakdown
    177
- Powermate P2166M/P2200M Desktop Documentation and Packaging
  177
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

182
- System Board Layout
  182
- Detailed Front System Board Connectors
  182
- CD Audio Connector Pin Assignments
  183
- Serial Interface Connectors
  184
- Parallel Interface Connector
  184
- VGA Interface Connector Pin Assignments
  185
- Speaker Connector Pin Assignments
  186
- Power Supply Connector
  186
- Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
  187
- Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments
  187
- Irda Connector
  188
- Suspend Button Connector
  188
- Fan Connector
  188
- Diskette Drive Interface Pin Assignments
  189
- IDE Interface Connectors
  190
- SIMM Sockets
  191
- ISA/PCI-Bus Backboard Connector Pin Assignments
  192
- ISA Expansion Bus Connector Pin Assignments
  194
Appendix B Setting System Board Jumpers

196
- Changing Processor Jumper Settings
  196
- Locating System Configuration Jumpers
  197
- Processor/Bus Speed Jumper Settings
  198
- BIOS Recovery
  199
- BIOS Recovery Jumper
  199
- Clearing CMOS
  200
- Denying Access to Setup
  201
- Clear CMOS Jumper
  201
- Clearing the Password
  202
- Setup Access Jumper
  202
- PCI Expansion Slots
  203
- Clear Password Jumper
  203
- Change PCI Slot Setting
  204
Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings

206
- Hard Disk Drive Specifications
  206
- 3.2-Gb Ide Hard Disk Drive Jumper Settings
  207
Appendix D CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings

209
- CD-ROM Reader Specifications
  209
  - NEC CD-ROM Reader
    209
  - Lucky Goldstar CD-ROM Reader
    210
- CD-ROM Reader Connectors and Jumper Settings
  211
- CD-ROM Connector and Jumper Locations
  212

NEC POWERMATE P2166 Manual (221 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.42 MB

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

10
- Text Conventions
  12
- Related Documents
  13
1 Introducing Your Computer

15
- Front Features
  16
  - System Controls and Lamps
    19
  - IR Window
    21
  - Diskette Drive a
    21
  - CD-ROM Reader
    23
- Back Features
  25
  - External Connectors
    29
  - Power Supply Features
    31
- Speakers
  32
- Microphone
  33
2 Getting Started

34
- Using a Mouse
  34
- Using Online Documentation
  35
- Where to Go from here
  37
- Quick Reference to Information about Your
  38
3 Installing Options

40
- Option Installation Procedures
  41
  - General Rules
    41
  - Safety Precautions
    42
- Cover Removal and Replacement
  43
- Expansion Boards
  52
- System Board Options
  63
- SIMM Upgrade
  64
  - Checking System Memory
    65
  - Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
    66
  - Removing a SIMM
    67
  - Installing a SIMM
    68
- Video Upgrade
  70
- Overdrive Processor Upgrade
  72
  - Removing the Processor
    72
  - Installing the Overdrive Processor
    74
- Data Storage Devices
  75
4 Setting System Parameters

107
- The Setup Utility
  107
  - When to Use Setup
    108
  - How to Start Setup
    109
  - How to Use Setup
    110
- Navigation Keys
  110
  - Main Menu
    111
    
    Diskette Drive
    112
    
    IDE Devices
    112
    
    System Date/Time
    112
    
    IDE Device Configuration
    113
    
    IDE Device Configuration Submenu
    113
    
    IDE Translation Mode
    114
    
    Boot Options
    116
    
    Boot Options Submenu
    116
    
    Boot Sequence
    116
    
    Language
    116
    
    Boot Speed
    117
    
    Num Lock
    117
    
    Setup Prompt
    117
    
    System Cache
    117
    
    Hard Disk Pre-Delay
    118
    
    Typematic Rate Programming
    118
    
    Boot Virus Detection
    119
    
    Scan User Flash Area
    119
    
    Video Mode
    119
    
    Mouse
    120
  - Base Memory
    120
  - Extended Memory
    120
  - BIOS Version
    120
- Advanced Menu
  120
  - Processor Type
    121
  - Processor Speed
    121
  - Cache Size
    121
  - Peripheral Configuration
    121
    
    Peripheral Submenu
    121
    
    Floppy Interface
    122
    
    IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)
    122
    
    Serial Port (1 and 2) Address
    122
    
    Serial Port 2 IR Mode
    122
    
    Audio Interface
    123
    
    Parallel Port Interface
    123
    
    Parallel Port Type
    123
    
    Hardware Monitor Interface
    124
    
    PCI LAN Interface
    124
  - Advanced Chipset Configuration
    124
    
    Advanced Chipset Submenu
    124
    
    Base Memory Size
    125
    
    ISA LFB Base Address
    125
    
    ISA LFB Size
    125
    
    Banks 0, 1 and 2 SIMM Detected
    126
    
    Latency Timer (PCI Clock)
    126
    
    Video Palette Snoop
    126
  - Power Management Configuration
    126
    
    IDE Drive Power down
    127
    
    Power Management Submenu
    127
    
    Hot Key
    128
    
    Inactivity Timer (Minutes)
    128
  - Plug and Play Configuration
    129
    
    Plug and Play Submenu
    129
- Hot Key Parameters
  129
  - Boot with Pnp os
    130
  - ISA Shared Memory Size
    130
  - ISA Shared Memory Base Address
    131
  - Event Logging Configuration
    132
  - Security Menu
    132
- Security Passwords
  133
  - Set User Password and Set Administrative Password
    134
  - Unattended Start
    135
  - Security Hot Key (Ctrl-Alt-)
    135
  - Exit Menu
    135
    
    Exit Discarding Changes
    136
    
    Exit Saving Changes
    136
    
    Discard Changes
    137
    
    Load Setup Defaults
    137
  - Flash Utility
    138
  - Landesk Client Manager
    139
    
    Managing Workstations
    139
    
    PC Health Indicator
    139
    
    PC Health Description
    140
    
    PC Health Meter
    140
    
    Inventory
    141
    
    Heceta Capabilities
    142
    
    Using DMI
    142
  - CD Restore
    143
    
    Restore Individual Files
    143
    
    Selecting CD Restore Options
    143
    
    System Recovery
    144
    
    Restoring Individual Files
    145
    
    Checking Selected Files
    146
    
    Selecting Files
    146
    
    Recovering Your System
    147
    
    Restoring the Files
    147
5 Setting System Board Jumpers

150
- Changing Processor Jumper Settings
  151
- BIOS Recovery
  154
- Clearing CMOS
  156
- Denying Access to Setup
  158
- Clearing Your Password
  159
- PCI Expansion Slots
  161
- Computer
  163
6 Using Voyetra Sound Software

164
- Power Bar
  165
- Audio Mixer
  166
  - Adjusting the Sound Using Software
    167
  - Adjusting the Sound Using the Speakers
    167
- CD Player
  167
- WAV Player
  168
  - Recording Digital Audio Files
    168
  - Playing Digital Audio Files
    169
  - Editing Digital Audio Files
    169
- MIDI Player
  169
24-Hour Information Services

171
- Nec's Fastfacts Service
  172
- NECCSD Bulletin Board Service
  174
- America Online Service
  176
- Compuserve Online Service
  177
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  178
- Internet
  179
- NECCSD Technical Support Services
  180
8 Solving System Problems

181
- Problem Checklist
  182
- Solutions to Common Problems
  183
  - System Problems
    183
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    185
  - Monitor Problems
    186
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    187
  - CD-ROM Problems
    187
  - Speaker Problems
    188
  - Microphone Problems
    188
- Replacing the CMOS Battery
  189
- Diagnostic Diskette
  192
- Getting Help
  192
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

195
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  195
- Arrange Your Equipment
  197
- Adjust Your Chair
  198
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  200
- Adjust Your Monitor
  202
- Vary Your Workday
  204
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  205
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  206
  - Checking Your Chair
    206
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    206
  - Checking Your Mouse
    206
  - Checking Your Monitor
    206
  - Checking You
    207
Limited Warranty

208
C Reviewing System Interrupts

213
- Interrupt Level Assignments
  213

NEC POWERMATE P2166 Service Manual (25 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.13 MB

Preface
2
Table of Contents
3
List of Tables

5
Section 1 Technical Information

5
- Powermate P ETC Series System Configurations
  5
- System Overview
  5
- SIMM Upgrade
  6
- Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
  7
  - Installing SIMMS
    8
- Integrated Graphics
  9
  - Video Memory
    9
  - Video Resolutions and Refresh Rates
    9
- Interrupt Controller
  9
- Interrupt Level Assignments
  10
- Network Interface
  10
- Hard Disk Drive Specifications
  11
- Hard Disk Specifications
  11
- List of Figures
  
  11
- Network Interface Board
  11
- System Specifications
  13
Section 2 Setup and Installation

16
- Rear Panel I/O Ports
  16
- Network Interface Board Connectors
  17
Section 3 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

18
- Powermate P ETC Series Field-Replaceable Parts List
  19
- Powermate P ETC Series Documentation and Packaging
  22

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List of Figures

Section 2 Setup and Operation

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Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Section 5 Repair

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Appendix B Setting System Board Jumpers

Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings

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NEC POWERMATE P2166 Manual (221 pages)

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1 Introducing Your Computer

2 Getting Started

3 Installing Options

4 Setting System Parameters

5 Setting System Board Jumpers

6 Using Voyetra Sound Software

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8 Solving System Problems

Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

Limited Warranty

C Reviewing System Interrupts

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