NEC PowerMate P Series Manuals

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NEC PowerMate P Series Service And Reference Manual (171 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.81 MB

Table of Contents

3
Table of Contents

11
- Preface
  13
- Abbreviations
  14
- Technical Information
  
  16
  - System Chassis
    16
  - System Board
    17
- List of Tables
  
  19
  - System Board Chips
    19
    
    Processor
    20
    
    Secondary Cache
    20
    
    System and Video BIOS
    21
    
    Power Management
    22
    
    System Memory Map
    22
    
    I/O Address Map
    23
    
    I/O Addressing
    23
    
    System Memory
    24
  - SIMM Memory Upgrade Path
    25
    
    Interrupt Controller
    26
    
    Interrupt Level Assignments
    26
    
    Feature Connector
    27
    
    Integrated Graphics
    27
    
    Motion Video Controller
    27
    
    Graphics Accelerator
    28
    
    ISA Bus
    28
    
    PCI Local Bus
    28
    
    Plug and Play
    28
    
    Video Memory
    28
    
    Parallel Interface
    29
    
    PCI/IDE Ports
    29
    
    Power Management
    29
    
    Parallel Port Addressing and Interrupts
    30
    
    Serial Interface
    30
    
    Infrared Interface
    31
    
    Serial Port Addressing and Interrupts
    31
  - Diskette Drive
    32
  - Hard Disk Drive
    32
  - Power Supply
    32
  - Keyboard
    32
  - Mouse
    32
  - Multimedia Components
    33
    
    Integrated Audio
    33
    
    Music Synthesizer
    33
    
    Microphone
    34
    
    MIDI Interface
    34
    
    Quad-Speed CD-ROM
    34
    
    Speakers
    34
    
    Surround Sound
    34
    
    Wavetable Synthesis
    34
  - Specifications
    35
- Setup and Operation
  
  38
  - Unpacking and Repacking
    38
  - System Setup
    39
  - CD-ROM Reader
    42
  - System Configuration
    43
  - NEC Utilities and Drivers
    43
    
    Setup Utility
    43
    
    How to Start Setup
    44
    
    When to Use Setup
    44
    
    How to Use Setup
    45
    
    Diskette Drive
    46
    
    Hard Disk
    46
    
    Main Menu
    46
    
    System Date/Time
    46
    
    Fast Programmed I/O Modes
    48
    
    Hard Disk Submenu
    48
    
    Hard Disk Type
    48
    
    IDE Translation Mode
    48
    
    Maximum Capacity
    48
    
    Multiple Sector Setting
    48
    
    Language
    50
    
    Boot Options
    51
    
    Boot Options Submenu
    51
    
    Boot Sequence
    51
    
    Boot Speed
    51
    
    Numlock
    51
    
    Setup Prompt
    51
    
    System Cache
    51
    
    Mouse
    52
    
    Typematic Rate Programming
    52
    
    Video Mode
    52
    
    Advanced Menu
    53
    
    Base Memory
    53
    
    Cache Size
    53
    
    Extended Memory
    53
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    53
    
    Processor Speed
    53
    
    Processor Type
    53
    
    Peripheral Submenu
    54
    
    Advanced Chipset Configuration
    55
    
    Advanced Chipset Submenu
    55
    
    Audio Configuration Mode
    55
    
    Base Memory Size
    56
    
    ISA LFB Base Address
    56
    
    ISA LFB Size
    56
    
    Video Palette Snoop
    56
    
    Banks 0 and 1 SIMM Detected
    57
    
    Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)
    57
    
    PCI Burst
    57
    
    Power Management Configuration
    57
    
    Power Management Submenu
    57
    
    Plug and Play Configuration
    59
    
    Plug and Play Submenu
    59
    
    Security Menu
    61
    
    Discard Changes
    63
    
    Exit Discarding Changes
    63
    
    Exit Menu
    63
    
    Exit Saving Changes
    63
    
    Load Setup Defaults
    63
    
    Flash Utility
    65
    
    NEC Bulletin Board Service
    65
    
    Using the BIOS Update Utility
    66
    
    Video Drivers
    66
    
    Changing Video Drivers
    67
    
    NEC Backup Utility
    68
    
    Guidelines for Backups
    69
    
    NEC Backup Controls
    69
    
    Start up
    69
  - Desktop Management Interface
    70
    
    CI Module
    71
    
    DMI Browser
    71
    
    DMI Components
    71
    
    Manageable Products
    71
    
    Usage
    72
- Option Installation
  
  74
  - General Rules for Installing Options
    74
    
    Precautions
    74
    
    Optional Hardware
    75
  - Removing the System Unit Side Panel
    76
    
    Removing the Side Panel
    77
    
    Replacing the Side Panel
    78
  - Adding Internal Options
    78
    
    Expansion Boards
    79
    
    Slot Locations
    79
    
    Expansion Board Installation
    80
    
    Expansion Board Removal
    81
    
    Checking the Memory in the System
    82
    
    SIMM Upgrade
    82
    
    SIMM Installation
    84
    
    SIMM Removal
    84
    
    Processor Upgrade
    85
    
    Processor Removal
    86
    
    Processor Installation
    87
    
    Audio Wave Upgrade
    88
    
    Data Storage Devices
    88
    
    Device Slots
    88
    
    Device Support
    88
    
    Device Cables
    89
    
    Device Preparation
    89
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    90
    
    System Power Cables
    92
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    93
    
    Device Cabling
    93
    
    Cabling a Diskette Drive
    94
    
    Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive
    95
    
    Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    95
    
    Storage Device Installation
    95
    
    Replacing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    97
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    98
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    99
    
    Replacing the Front Panel
    101
  - Adding External Options
    102
    
    Parallel Printer
    102
    
    Serial Devices
    103
    
    Speakers
    103
    
    Microphone
    107
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  
  109
  - Maintenance
    110
    
    System Cleaning
    110
    
    Keyboard Cleaning
    111
    
    Mouse Cleaning
    112
  - Troubleshooting
    113
    
    Error Messages
    113
    
    Diagnosing and Solving Problems
    115
    
    Beep Codes
    119
    
    CMOS Battery Replacement
    120
- Repair
  
  122
  - Disassembly and Reassembly
    122
    
    Section 5 Repair Disassembly and Reassembly
    122
    
    Side Panel Removal
    123
    
    Expansion Board Removal
    125
    
    SIMM Removal
    126
    
    Front Panel Assembly Removal
    127
    
    Blank Panel and Metal Cover Plate Removal
    128
    
    1/2-Inch Drive Bracket Removal
    129
    
    Card Guide/Fan Bracket Removal
    129
    
    1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
    130
    
    Speaker Assembly Removal
    130
    
    1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive Removal
    132
    
    1/4-Inch Device Removal
    133
    
    Power Supply Removal
    135
    
    System Board Removal
    136
    
    Illustrated Parts Breakdown
    137
  - Suspend Button Connector
    141
  - Fan Connector
    141
  - Speaker Connector
    141
  - Audio Riser I/O Connector
    141
  - Wavetable Connector
    141
  - CD-ROM Audio Interface Connector
    141
  - ISA Expansion Board Connectors
    141
  - PCI Expansion Board Connectors
    141
- Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments
  
  142
  - Parallel Interface Connector
    142
  - Serial Interface Connectors
    143
  - Power Supply Connector
    144
  - Diskette Drive Connector
    145
  - IDE Connectors
    146
  - Turbo Connector
    147
  - Hard Drive LED Connector
    148
  - Power LED Connector
    149
  - Reset Button Connector
    150
  - Suspend Button Connector
    151
  - Infrared Connector
    152
  - Fan Connector
    153
  - Speaker Connector
    154
  - Audio Riser I/O Connector
    155
  - Wavetable Connector
    156
  - CD-ROM Audio Connector
    157
  - ISA Connectors
    157
  - PCI Connectors
    159
- Appendix B System Board Switches
  
  161
  - Changing Switch Settings
    162
  - Clearing Your Password
    163
  - Clearing CMOS
    164

NEC PowerMate P Series Manual (70 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.29 MB

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

5
- Text Conventions
  6
- Related Documents
  7
1 Taking a Look at Your Computer

10
- On the Front
  11
  - CD-ROM Reader
    11
  - Diskette Drive a
    13
  - IR Window
    14
  - System Controls and Lamps
    15
- On the Back
  17
  - External Connectors
    17
  - Power Supply Features
    20
- Speakers
  20
- Microphone
  21
2 Getting Started

22
24 Hour Information Services

30
- Nec's Fastfacts Service
  31
- NEC Bulletin Board Service
  33
- America Online Service
  35
- Compuserve Online Service
  36
- AT & T Interchange
  37
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  38
- Internet
  39
- NEC Technical Support Services
  39
4 If You Have a Problem

40
- What to Do if You Have a Problem
  41
- Solutions to Common Problems
  42
  - System Problems
    42
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    44
  - Monitor Problems
    45
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    46
  - CD-ROM Problems
    46
  - Speaker Problems
    47
  - Microphone Problems
    47
- Replacing the CMOS Battery
  48
- Online Diagnostics
  50
- Getting Help
  50
A Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

53
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  53
- Arrange Your Equipment
  55
- Adjust Your Chair
  56
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  58
- Adjust Your Monitor
  60
- Vary Your Workday
  62
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  63
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  64
  - Checking Your Chair
    64
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    64
  - Checking Your Mouse
    64
  - Checking Your Monitor
    64
  - Checking You
    64

NEC PowerMate P Series 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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