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NEC DIRECTION L - SERVICE Manual (199 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.86 MB

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

9
- Text Conventions
  11
- Related Documents
  12
1 Introducing Your Computer

14
- Front Features
  15
  - System Controls and Lamps
    16
  - Diskette Drive a
    17
  - CD-ROM Reader
    18
- Back Features
  20
  - External Connectors
    22
  - Power Supply Features
    25
  - Zip Drive
    25
  - Microphone
    27
  - Speakers
    27
  - Mouse
    28
2 Using Your Computer

29
- System Operation
  29
  - Starting up
    30
  - Shutting down
    31
  - Setting the Date and Time
    32
  - Using Diskettes
    32
  - Using Cds
    33
    
    Handling Compact Discs
    34
    
    Loading a CD
    35
    
    Removing a CD
    36
  - Using Your System's Audio Functions
    36
  - Power Management
    36
  - Protecting Your System
    37
    
    Setting a Password
    37
    
    Using a Password
    38
- Productivity
  39
  - Saving Your Work
    39
  - Backing up Your Work
    40
  - Printing a Document
    40
- Display Properties
  41
- System Care
  43
- Battery Replacement
  46
- Online Documentation
  49
- Where to Go from here
  49
3 Understanding System Features

51
- Standard Features
  51
- System Chassis
  52
- System Board Components
  52
  - Processor
    52
  - Drive Interfaces
    52
  - Ports
    53
  - System Memory
    53
  - Intel Xcelerator Multifunction Controller
    53
  - Flash ROM
    53
  - Plug and Play
    54
  - Graphics and Multimedia Features
    54
    
    Accelerated Graphics Port Interface (AGP)
    54
    
    Video Support
    54
    
    Audio
    55
  - Super I/O Controller
    55
  - USB Ports
    56
  - Dual IDE Channels
    56
  - Power-Saving Feature
    56
- Options and Upgrades
  57
  - Network Interface Card
    57
  - Modem
    57
  - Removable Storage
    57
  - Keyboard
    58
  - Audio
    58
  - Power Backup
    58
4 System BIOS and Utilities

59
- System BIOS and the Setup Utility
  59
  - Sample Memory Configurations
    73
  - The Setup Utility
    79
    
    When to Use Setup
    79
    
    How to Start Setup
    80
    
    How to Use Setup
    80
  - Main Menu
    81
    
    Processor Type
    82
    
    Processor Speed
    82
    
    Cache RAM
    82
    
    Total Memory
    82
    
    BIOS Version
    83
    
    Language
    83
    
    System Time and Date
    83
    
    Floppy Options Submenu
    83
  - Maintenance Menu
    81
    
    Processor Speed
    81
    
    Clear All Passwords
    81
  - IDE Devices
    84
    
    Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus
    85
  - Advanced Menu
    88
    
    Resource Configuration Submenu
    89
    
    Peripheral Configuration Submenu
    90
    
    Keyboard Configuration Submenu
    92
    
    Video Configuration Submenu
    93
    
    DMI Event Logging Submenu
    93
  - Security Menu
    95
    
    How to Set a Password
    96
    
    How to Disable Password Protection
    97
    
    Unattended Start
    97
  - Power Menu
    98
  - Boot Menu
    99
    
    Hard Drive Submenu
    101
  - Removable Devices Submenu
    101
- Exit Menu
  102
- BIOS Flash Utility
  103
- Video Drivers
  104
  - Device Cables
    106
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    107
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    108
    
    System Power Cables
    109
  - Cabling Storage Devices
    109
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    110
    
    Cabling a Diskette Drive
    111
  - Installing Storage Devices
    112
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    113
    
    Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Device
    114
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    117
    
    Accessing the CD-ROM Reader
    119
    
    Replacing the Front Panel
    119
- Adding External Options
  120
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    120
  - Connecting a Serial Device
    122
6 Setting System Board Jumpers

123
- Locating the Jumper
  123
- Clearing Your Password
  124
- Recovering the BIOS
  126
24-Hour Information Services

128
- NECCSD Faxflash Service
  129
- NECCSD Bulletin Board Service
  130
- America Online Service
  133
- Compuserve Online Service
  134
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  135
- Internet
  136
- NECCSD Technical Support Services
  137
8 If You Have a Problem

138
- Problem Checklist
  139
- Solutions to Common Problems
  140
  - System Problems
    140
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    142
  - Monitor Problems
    143
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    144
  - CD-ROM Problems
    144
  - Speaker Problems
    145
  - Microphone Problems
    145
- Getting Help
  145
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

148
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  148
- Arrange Your Equipment
  150
- Adjust Your Chair
  151
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  153
- Adjust Your Monitor
  155
- Vary Your Workday
  157
- Preexisting Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  158
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  159
  - Checking Your Chair
    159
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    159
  - Checking Your Mouse
    159
  - Checking Your Monitor
    159
  - Checking You
    160
Limited Warranty

161
- How Long Is the Warranty
  161
- Who Is Protected
  161
- What Is Covered and What Is Not Covered
  161
- What We will Pay for and What We will Not Pay for
  162
- How You Can Get Warranty Service
  163
  - Year One
    163
  - Years Two and Three
    163
- For Customer Service and Other Information
  164
- Telephone 1-888-632-9128
  164
- Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties
  165
- How State Law Relates to the Warranty
  165
System Specifications

166
- Standard Features
  166
  - Processor
    166
  - Second Level Cache
    167
  - Memory
    167
  - Acceptable DIMM Options
    168
  - Chipset
    170
    
    Intel 82443LX PCI/A.G.P. Controller (PAC
    170
    
    Intel 82371AB PCI Isa IDE Xccelerator (PIIX4
    171
    
    Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP
    173
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support
    173
  - IDE Support
    174
  - Super I/O Controller
    174
  - Serial Ports
    175
  - Parallel Port
    175
  - Floppy Controller
    175
  - Keyboard & Mouse
    175
  - Interrupt Requests (Irqs
    176
  - Interrupt Assignments
    176
  - Audio Support
    177
    
    OPL3-SA3 Audio System
    177
    
    OPL4-ML Wavetable Synthesizer
    177
    
    Audio Connectors
    178
    
    CD-ROM Audio Connector
    178
  - Expansion Slots
    178
  - Bios
    178
  - Video Support and Monitor
    179
  - Power Supply
    179
    
    Power Consumption
    180
    
    DC Voltage
    180
  - Environmental Specifications
    181
    
    Ambient Temperature
    181
  - Humidity
    181
System Board, Connectors, and Error Messages

182
- System Board
  182
- Connectors
  183
  - Rear Panel Connectors
    184
  - System Board External Connectors
    184
  - Internal Connectors
    185
  - System Board Internal Connectors
    185
- Error Messages
  187
- Beep Codes
  192
Index

193

NEC DIRECTION L - SERVICE Service Manual (139 pages)

Desktop and minitower Pentium II systems

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.84 MB

Table of Contents
2
Preface
10
Abbreviations
11
Technical Information

14
Tables

15
- Table 1-1 L Series System Features
  15
- Table 1-2 SPL Series System Features
  16
- System Board
  17
  - Processor
    17
  - System Cache/Memory
    17
  - Table 1-3 SP Series System Features
    17
  - Chipset
    18
  - PCI Local Bus
    18
    
    Expansion Bus
    19
  - Bios
    19
    
    Plug and Play Support
    20
    
    Table 1-4 System Memory Map
    20
  - CMOS Memory/Real-Time Clock Battery
    21
  - DMA/IRQ Settings
    21
  - Table 1-5 Interrupt Level Assignments
    21
  - IDE Ports
    22
  - I/O Ports
    22
  - Table 1-6 DMA Assignments
    22
  - Sound System
    23
- Robotics Modem Board (Optional)
  23
- Diskette Drive
  23
- Hard Disk Drive
  24
- CD-Rom/DVD Drive
  24
- Zip Drive
  24
- Power Supply
  24
- Power Management
  24
Setup Utility

25
- Configuration Information
  25
- When to Use Setup
  25
- How to Start Setup
  26
- How to Use Setup
  27
  - Menu Bar
    27
  - Legend Bar
    28
  - Selecting a Menu Item
    28
  - Displaying a Submenu
    28
  - Getting Help
    28
  - Table 2-1 Setup Key Functions
    28
- Main Menu
  29
  - Floppy Options Submenu
    30
  - Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus
    31
- Advanced Menu
  33
- Security Menu
  38
- Power Menu
  38
- Boot Menu
  39
  - Hard Drive Submenu
    39
  - Removable Drive Submenu
    40
- Exit Menu
  40
Option Installation

41
- General Rules for Installing Options
  41
- Precautions
  42
- Removing the Access Cover
  43
- Figure 3-1 Releasing the Cover
  44
- Figure 3-2 Aligning the Tabs
  44
- Figures
  
  44
- Replacing the Access Cover
  44
- Expansion Boards
  45
- DIMM Upgrade
  47
  - DIMM Removal
    49
  - Table 3-1 Sample Memory Configurations
    49
  - DIMM Installation
    50
  - Figure 3-5 Removing a DIMM
    50
- Data Storage Devices
  51
  - Device Slots
    51
  - Figure 3-6 Installing a DIMM
    51
  - Device Preparation
    52
  - Figure 3-7 Locating Device Slots
    52
  - Device Cables
    53
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    53
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    53
    
    Figure 3-8 System Board Cable Connectors
    53
    
    Figure 3-9 Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    54
    
    System Power Cables
    55
  - Device Cabling
    56
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    56
    
    Cabling an Accessible 5 1/4-Inch Device
    57
  - Storage Device Installation
    58
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    58
    
    Removing the CD-ROM/DVD Drive
    58
    
    Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Device
    59
    
    Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device
    63
    
    Replacing the Front Panel
    64
- Video Upgrade
  51
- Adding External Options
  65
  - Parallel Printer
    65
  - RS-232C Device Connection
    67
Maintenance and Troubleshooting

68
- Table 4-1 NEC CSD Service and Information Telephone Numbers
  68
- Maintenance
  69
  - System Cleaning
    69
  - Keyboard Cleaning
    70
  - Mouse Cleaning
    70
- Troubleshooting
  72
  - Diagnosing and Solving Problems
    72
  - Table 4-2 Problems and Solutions
    72
  - Beep Codes
    78
  - CMOS Battery Replacement
    78
  - Table 4-3 Beep Code Descriptions
    78
Disassembly and Reassembly

80
Appendix A System Specifications

108
Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments

114
Appendix C System Resources

129
- IRQ Settings
  129
- Viewing System Resources
  130
- Setting the Jumper
  130
  - Clearing Your Password
    131
  - Recovering the BIOS
    132

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NEC DIRECTION L - SERVICE Manual (199 pages)

Table of Contents

Using this Guide

1 Introducing Your Computer

2 Using Your Computer

3 Understanding System Features

4 System BIOS and Utilities

6 Setting System Board Jumpers

24-Hour Information Services

8 If You Have a Problem

Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

Limited Warranty

System Specifications

System Board, Connectors, and Error Messages

Index

NEC DIRECTION L - SERVICE Service Manual (139 pages)

Table of Contents

Technical Information

Tables

Setup Utility

Option Installation

Figures

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Disassembly and Reassembly

Appendix A System Specifications

Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments

Appendix C System Resources

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