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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installing Your System Selecting a Site ................... Checking the Input Voltage Setting ..........Checking the Power Cord..............Connecting Devices When Configuring the System....... Before Installing Optional Items............Front Panel Controls and Indicators ..........Back Panel Connectors and Features ..........PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 3 Resetting the System................. Turning on the System at First Start-up.......... Setting Up Drives................Using the Setup Program Make a Record of the Setup Configuration ........Overview of the Setup Menu Screens ..........Overview of the Setup Keys ............Main BIOS Setup Screen..............System Date................
Page 4 Configuration Mode ..............3-13 Boot with PnP OS................ 3-14 ISA Shared Memory Size ............3-14 ISA Shared Memory Base Address ........... 3-15 IRQ 5, 9, 10, 11................3-15 Security Screen................... 3-16 Administrative and User Access Modes ........3-16 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 5 Security Screen Options ..............3-17 User Password is................ 3-17 Administrative Password is............3-17 Set User Password ..............3-17 Set Administrative Password ........... 3-17 Unattended Start................ 3-18 Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-) ..........3-18 Exit Screen ..................3-18 Exit Saving Changes ..............3-18 Exit Discarding Changes ............
Page 6 Error and Information Messages............6-11 Beep Codes..................6-11 Error and Information Messages............6-12 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ....... 6-15 Technical Reference Safety Compliance ................Dimensions..................System Environment ................. Power Supply Specifications............. AC Input..................Power Supply Output..............PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 7 Board Connectors ................Serial Port Connectors ............... Parallel Port Connector ............. Keyboard and Mouse Connectors ..........CPU Fan Connector ..............Card Slot Fan Connector ............Power Connector ............... Diskette Drive Connector............IDE Connectors ................7-10 Speaker Connector..............7-11 Reset Switch Connector............. 7-12 Power LED Connector...............
Page 8 Checking Your Mouse ..............B-10 Checking Your Monitor.............. B-10 Checking You ................B-10 24-Hour Information Services NEC's FastFacts Service ..............NEC Bulletin Board Service.............. America Online Service..............CompuServe Online Service ............. AT & T Interchange................E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service ..........Internet ....................
Page 9 4-17 Installing the Speaker ............4-28 4-18 Removing the System Board........... 4-30 System Board Components..........Location of Jumper Block..........Removing the Spring Clamps and the CPU ....5-11 Installing a Processor Upgrade........5-12 Location of SIMM Sockets ..........5-13 Installing a 72-Pin SIMM..........5-16 Replacing the Battery ............
Page 11: Using This Guide
Using This Guide The PowerMate Pro150 User's Guide provides a quick reference to information about your computer. The guide contains the following information: Chapter 1, Product Description, provides a summary of the system unit features and system board components. Chapter 2, Installing Your System, gives you a look at the front and back features of the system and tips on setting it up.
Page 12: Text Conventions
This appendix also provided information on how to use the NEC FastFacts™. NEC FastFacts is an automated service that sends the latest information about NEC and its products directly to a fax machine. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Page 14: Product Description
CMOS RAM, keyboard controller, and support for an IrDA-compatible infrared interface) PCI and ISA peripheral connectors on the system board Support for up to 128 MB of DRAM installed in single in-line memory modules (SIMMs) PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 15 AMIBIOS in a flash memory device supports system setup and PCI auto-configuration Expansion slots for up to six add-in boards Three dedicated PCI slots Two dedicated ISA-bus slots One "combination" slot for either a PCI or an ISA add-in board 180 watt continuous (200 watt peak) power supply switch-selectable for 115 and 230 V ac operation Two RS-232C-compatible 9-pin serial connectors...
Page 16: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
SIMM you can install to get the total amount of DRAM you want. Cache Memory The Pentium Pro microprocessor includes 16 KB of cache on the chip. A 256 KB secondary (L2) cache device is contained in the same package as the Pentium Pro microprocessor. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 17: Ide Peripheral Interface
IDE Peripheral Interface The onboard 82450 PCI chipset provides a high speed, 32-bit PCI/IDE interface. The PCI/IDE interface supports: Up to four PCI/IDE hard drives on the PCI bus Enhanced Mode 3 and Mode 4 support Logical block addressing (LBA) of hard drives larger than 528 MB Extended Cylinder Head Sector (ECHS) translation modes ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROMs) on both IDE interfaces System I/O...
Page 18: System Bios
If you install an IDE drive in the system, the IDE auto-configuration utility automatically detects and configures the drive for operation in the system. This utility eliminates the need to enter the Setup program after you install an IDE drive. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 19: Isa Plug And Play Capability
ISA Plug and Play Capability This provides auto-configuration of Plug and Play ISA cards and resource management for legacy (non Plug and Play) ISA cards when used with the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) or a Plug and Play compatible operating system like Windows 95.
Page 20: System Security
See Chapter 6 for beep code information. A speaker can be installed in the card guide module. See Chapter 4 for installation instructions. If you install a speaker, remove the jumper that enables the onboard speaker (Chapter 7). PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 21: External Speakers
External Speakers Most systems come with a pair of high-quality stereo speakers that you can arrange to suit your work environment. The speaker set features a power button, power lamp, bass control, treble control and volume knob. An AC adapter comes with the system. Set up the speakers with the AC adapter.
Page 22: Installing Your System
Selecting a site Checking the input voltage setting and power cord Installing optional devices Location of back panel and front panel connectors and controls Resetting the system Turning on the system at first start-up Setting up drives PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 23: Selecting A Site
Selecting a Site The system is designed to operate in a typical commercial environment. Choose a site that is: Located near a grounded, three-pronged power outlet. For the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 115 V ac or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 230 V ac.
Page 24: Checking The Input Voltage Setting
230 V ac (in the range of 200-240 V ac) To verify that your system has the correct setting for your environment, check the input power selection switch. For power supply output ratings, see Chapter 7. OM04193 Figure 2-1. Check the Input Voltage Setting PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 25: Checking The Power Cord
Checking the Power Cord WARNING Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required. In some cases, the power cord supplied with this system might not be compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region. If this is true, you must obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following criteria: The cord must be rated for use at the AC voltage available, with a current rating that is at least 125% of the current rating of the product.
Page 26: Front Panel Controls And Indicators
The interface uses infrared as the transmission medium instead of a traditional cable. The IR window lets you transfer files to or from portable devices such as laptops and personal digital assistance (PDA) products using application software supporting IrDA data transfer. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 27: Back Panel Connectors And Features
Back Panel Connectors and Features O M04 192 Figure 2-3. Back Panel Connectors and Features A. Serial port 1 connector B. PS/2-style keyboard/mouse connectors C. Parallel port connector D. Serial port 2 connector E. Add-in board expansion slots (standard installed boards are not shown) F.
Page 28: Resetting The System
<Esc> key. If you want to go into the Setup program, press the <F1> key after the POST starts the memory test, but before the system boots up (see Setup, Chapter 3). PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 29 After booting the system, the POST may find the following possibilities. What happens What to do If the settings in CMOS RAM match the hardware No action needed. configuration, and if the POST does not find any errors, the power-on testing continues. If the POST finds a fatal error (an error that Record the number of beeps.
Page 30: Setting Up Drives
If you are installing a non-IDE hard disk drive, see the manufacturer's instructions and Chapter 3 in this manual for information about specifying your drive. Note The hard disk drive comes installed in the system. You must install an operating system. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 32: Using The Setup Program
Make a Record of the Setup Configuration To make sure you have a reference to the Setup values for your system, we recommend you write down the current settings and keep this record up-to- date. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 33: Overview Of The Setup Menu Screens
Overview of the Setup Menu Screens The Setup program initially displays the Main menu screen. In each screen there are options for modifying the system configuration. Select a menu screen by pressing the left < > or right < > arrow keys. Use the up < > or down <...
Page 34: Overview Of The Setup Keys
Pressing the <F5> key allows you to Load Setup Defaults (see later in this chapter). <F6> Pressing the <F6> key allows you to Discard Changes (see later in this chapter). <F10> Pressing the <F10> key allows you to Exit Saving Changes (see later in this chapter). PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 35: Main Bios Setup Screen
Main BIOS Setup Screen This section describes the Setup options found on the main menu screen. If you select certain options from the main screen (e.g., Primary IDE Master), the Setup program switches to a subscreen for the selected option. System Date Specifies the current date.
Page 36: Language
Reports the amount of extended memory. There are no options. Floppy Options Subscreen Floppy A: Reports if a diskette drive is connected to the system. There are no options. Floppy B: Reports if a second diskette drive is connected to the system. There are no options. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 37: Floppy A: Type
Floppy A: Type Specifies the physical size and capacity of the diskette drive. The options are Disabled, 360 KB, 5.25-inch; 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch; 720 KB, 3.5-inch; 1.44/1.25 MB, 3.5-inch; 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch. The default is 1.44/1.25 MB, 3.5-inch. Floppy B: Type Specifies the physical size and capacity of the diskette drive.
Page 38: Number Of Sectors
Sets how fast transfers on the IDE interface occur. The options are Disabled or Auto Detected. The default is Auto Detected. If set to Disabled, transfers occur at a less than optimized speed. If set to Auto Detected, transfers occur at the drive’s maximum speed. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 39: Boot Options Subscreen
Boot Options Subscreen This section describes the options available on the Boot Options subscreen. First Boot Device Sets which drive the system checks first to find an operating system to boot from. The options are Disabled, Floppy, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, and Network.
Page 40: Num Lock
The higher the number, the faster the characters repeat. The options are 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30 characters per second. The default is 6. If Typematic Rate Programming is set to Default, this option will not be visible. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 41: Advanced Screen
Advanced Screen This section describes the Setup options found on the Advanced menu screen. If you select certain options from the Advanced screen (e.g., Peripheral Configuration), the Setup program switches to a subscreen for the selected option. Subscreens are described in the sections following the description of the Advanced screen options.
Page 42: Configuration Mode
Setup program assigns the first free COM port (normally COM2, 2F8h, IRQ3) as the serial port 2 address and IRQ, regardless of what is selected under the Serial Port 2 Address option. (If Configuration Mode is set to Auto, this option cannot be modified.) 3-11 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 43: Serial Port 2 Ir Mode
Note If either serial port address is set, the address it is set to will not appear in the options dialog box of the other serial port. † † If an ATI mach32 or an ATI mach64 video controller is active, the COM4, 2E8h, IRQ3 address will not appear in the options dialog box of either serial port.
Page 44: Isa Lfb Size
Configuration Mode Sets how the BIOS gets information about ISA cards that do not have Plug and Play capabilities. The options are Use Setup Utility and Use ICU (ISA Configuration Utility). The default is Use Setup Utility. 3-13 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 45: Boot With Pnp Os
If Use ICU is selected, the BIOS will depend on run-time software to ensure that there are no conflicts between ISA boards with Plug and Play capabilities and those without. Only Boot With PnP OS will be visible. Boot with PnP OS Enables the PC to boot with an operating system capable of managing Plug and Play add-in cards.
Page 46: Isa Shared Memory Base Address
If you have disabled the parallel port or either of the serial ports, or have not installed a PS/2 mouse, more IRQs will be available. See Chapter 7 for information on reserved and available IRQs. 3-15 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 47: Security Screen
Security Screen This section describes the two access modes that can be set using the options found on the Security screen, and then describes the Security screen options themselves. Administrative and User Access Modes The options on the Security screen menu make it possible to restrict access to the Setup program by enabling you to set passwords for two different access modes: Administrative mode and User mode.
Page 48: Security Screen Options
Reports if there is an Administrative password set. There are no options. Set User Password Sets the User password. The password can be up to seven alphanumeric characters. Set Administrative Password Sets the Administrative password. The password can be up to seven alphanumeric characters. 3-17 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 49: Unattended Start
Unattended Start Controls when the security password is requested. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The default is Disabled. The User password must be enabled before you can enable this option. If Enabled is selected, the system boots, but the keyboard will be locked until the User password is entered. Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-) Sets a hot key that, when pressed, locks the keyboard until the User password is entered.
Page 50: Taking Your System Apart
Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the system or do any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present in this product. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 51 WARNING The procedures are written for system integrators, engineers, and service technicians and should be done only by technically qualified personnel. The procedures assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Page 52: Removing The System Cover
8. Pull the bottom of the cover out (like it was hinged at the top) until the bottom metal tabs clear their slots. 9. Slide the cover up until it comes free of the chassis (Figure 4-1, D). PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 53: Removing The System Cover
Figure 4-1. Removing the System Cover Taking Your System Apart...
Page 54: Replacing The System Cover
5. Pull the left side of the bezel out (like it was hinged on the right side) until the retaining screw tab, and the power button clear the chassis (Figure 4-2, C). 6. Slide the bezel to the right until it comes free. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 55: Replacing The Bezel
Figure 4-2. Removing the Bezel Replacing the Bezel 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin.” 2. Insert the metal tabs on the right side into their slots. 3. Squeeze the bezel and the chassis together along the left side so the tabs snap into their slots.
Page 56: Add-In Board Considerations
After removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the system, place it flat on a grounded, static-free surface, component-side up. Do not slide the board over any surface. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 57: System Slot Numbering Convention
O M0 41 73 Figure 4-3. System Slot Numbering Convention Taking Your System Apart...
Page 58: Removing Expansion Slot Covers
There are two types of chassis: those with breakout slot covers (Figure 4-4, A) and those with standard slot covers (Figure 4-4, B). This procedure tells how to remove both types of expansion slot covers. OM04334 Figure 4-4. Expansion Slot Cover Types PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 59: Removing Breakout Slot Covers
Removing Breakout Slot Covers 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin.” CAUTION Be careful to not damage components on the system board or add-in boards when doing this procedure. You may need to remove add-in boards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove.
Page 60: Removing Standard Slot Covers
2. Remove the expansion slot screw from the top of the slot cover (Figure 4-6). Lift the cover up and out. Save the slot cover in case you remove the board later. OM04178 Figure 4-6. Removing a Standard Expansion Slot Cover 4-11 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 61: Installing An Expansion Slot Cover
Installing an Expansion Slot Cover 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin.” 2. Using a standard metal slot cover, insert the cover into the slot at the base of the chassis and secure it with a screw. Note The bottom end of the cover fits inside the chassis, flush with the chassis wall, and the top end secures to the board guide with a screw.
Page 62: Installing An Add-In Board
OM04179 Figure 4-7. Installing an Add-in Board 4-13 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 63: Removing An Add-In Board
Removing an Add-in Board Note Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to ensure proper cooling of the system components. 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin.” 2.
Page 64: Removing The 3.5-Inch Drive Bay
4. Slide the carrier back until the tabs hit their stops (Figure 4-8). 5. Pull the carrier away from the 5.25-inch drive bay and remove it from the chassis. OM04197 Figure 4-8. Removing the 3.5-inch Drive Bay 4-15 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 65: Installing The 3.5-Inch Drive Bay
Installing the 3.5-inch Drive Bay 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin.” 2. Insert the tabs on the carrier into their slots on the bottom and side of the 5.25-inch drive bay. 3. Slide the carrier all the way forward until the screw hole in the 5.25-inch drive bay and the hole in the carrier line up.
Page 66: Installing A 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive
6. Insert and tighten four screws of the appropriate type and length (not supplied). 7. Install the 3.5-inch drive bay. 8. Attach the power cable and the data cable to the drive. 4-17 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 67: Installing A Drive In The 3.5-Inch Drive Bay
Installing a Drive in the 3.5-inch Drive Bay 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin.” 2. Remove the 3.5-inch drive bay. 3. Remove the 3.5-inch disk drive from its protective wrapper and place it on an antistatic surface. 4. Set any drive jumpers, switches, or terminating resistors according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 68: Removing A Drive From The 3.5-Inch Drive Bay
5. Remove the drive from the bay and place it on an antistatic surface. 6. Replace the 3.5-inch drive bay. 7. Replace the data cables and power cables on any remaining drives in the 3.5-inch drive bay. 4-19 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 69: Installing A 5.25-Inch Device
Installing a 5.25-inch Device 8. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin.” 9. Remove the bezel. 10. Remove the snap-in EMI shield from the desired 5.25-inch bay by pushing the tab on the left side to the right and pulling the shield forward (Figure 4-11, A).
Page 70: Installing The Snap-In Slide Rails
B as shown); take care to position the rails on the drive as shown in Figure 4-12. OM04180 Figure 4-12. Installing the Snap-In Slide Rails 8. Position the drive so that the plastic slide rails on each side of the device engage the front peripheral bay guide rails. 4-21 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 71: Installing A 5.25-Inch Device
9. Push the drive into the bay until the slide rails lock in place. 10. Connect power and data cables to the device. OM04080 Figure 4-13. Installing a 5.25-inch Device 11. Replace the bezel. 12. If you are installing a new or different type of drive, instead of replacing a drive already configured in the system, run Setup to specify the drive type.
Page 72: Removing A 5.25-Inch Device
(Figure 4-13), carefully slide the device out of the bay. 5. Replace the snap-in EMI shield. 6. Replace the filler panel and secure it to the bezel with two screws. 7. Replace the bezel. 4-23 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 73: Removing The Power Supply
Removing the Power Supply WARNING This procedure should be done only by technically qualified personnel. Unplug the system before doing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power before you open the system can result in personal injury or equipment damage. 1.
Page 74: Installing The Power Supply
3. Slide the power supply to the rear of the chassis until it is flush with the back panel. 4. Insert and tighten the three screws that secure the power supply to the back panel. 5. Connect the power connector to the system board. 6. Connect the power connectors to any peripherals. 4-25 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 75: Removing The Card Guide Module
Removing the Card Guide Module 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin.” 2. Remove any installed add-in boards. 3. Press in on the plastic clip that secures the card guide module to the bracket (Figure 4-15, A). Swing the module away from the bracket (Figure 4-15, B).
Page 76: Installing An Optional Fan
6. Attach the fan’s power connector to pins 1-3 of the card slot fan connector on the system board. See Chapter 7 for the location of the card slot fan connector. O M04332 Figure 4-16. Installing a Fan 4-27 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 77: Installing An Optional Speaker
Installing an Optional Speaker 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin.” 2. Remove the card guide module. 3. Insert the speaker in the location shown (Figure 4-17). 4. Install the card guide module. 5. Remove the on-board speaker jumper on the system board. See Chapter 7 for the location of the speaker connector.
Page 78: Removing The System Board
7. Lift the board out of the chassis (Figure 4-18), being careful not to flex the board. CAUTION Be careful not to scrape any board components. Do not flex the board. Place the board on a grounded, static-free surface or in an antistatic protective wrapper. 4-29 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 79: Removing The System Board
Figure 4-18. Removing the System Board 4-30 Taking Your System Apart...
Page 80: Installing The System Board
3. Secure the board to the chassis with nine screws (Figure 4-18). 4. Reinstall the power supply. 5. Connect all internal cables to the system board. 6. Install any add-in boards. 7. Connect all internal cables that go to the add-in boards installed in the expansion slots. 4-31 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 82: Installing And Configuring System Board Options
You will need a Phillips screwdriver (#2 bit), a medium flat-bladed screwdriver, and a jumper removal tool, such as a pair of fine needle- nosed pliers. We recommend that you use an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when working on the system. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 83 WARNINGS The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. The power supply in this system contains no user- serviceable parts.
Page 84: System Board Components
Battery Front panel I/O connectors Serial port 2 connector Floppy drive connector Parallel port connector Primary PCI IDE connector PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connectors Secondary PCI IDE connector Serial port 1 connector On-board speaker CPU Fan Connector I/O controller PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 85: Jumper Block Overview
Jumper Block Overview The system board in your computer contains a 27-pin block of configuration jumpers in a 3 x 9 array. The jumper block makes it possible to change the system configuration. For instance, you can prevent access to the system Setup program by moving a jumper.
Page 86: Location Of Jumper Block
DOWN OM04100 Figure 5-2. Location of Jumper Block PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 87: Cpu / Bus Speed / Clock Ratio Jumpers
CPU / Bus Speed / Clock Ratio Jumpers These jumpers set the CPU, PCI, and ISA bus frequencies and the clock ratio. The jumpers should be changed only when you upgrade the CPU. For 166 MHz CPU Bus frequency = 66.48 MHz Clock ratio = 5/2 PCI frequency = 33 MHz ISA frequency = 8.31 MHz...
Page 88: How To Clear The User Password
3. Turn on power and allow the system to boot. 4. Turn off power. 5. Move the jumper to the position shown below to restore normal operation. Normal mode (Default) DOWN 6. Replace the system cover and turn the power back on. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 89: How To Clear Cmos Ram
How to Clear CMOS RAM This procedure should be done after the system BIOS is updated. CAUTION Do not use this procedure if your system is running Windows 95. Clearing CMOS RAM after a BIOS upgrade erases the Plug and Play data in the CMOS RAM. To clear CMOS RAM on a Windows 95 system, press the <F5>...
Page 90: How To Disable Access To The Setup Program
If the BIOS is corrupted during a BIOS upgrade, this jumper enables you to boot the system and recover the BIOS. Appendix A tells how and when to use the recovery boot enable jumpers. Recovery boot enable DOWN Normal (Default) DOWN PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 91: Installing An Overdrive Processor
Installing an OverDrive Processor ® This section tells how to install an OverDrive processor upgrade in your system. The OverDrive processor comes with a heat sink and fan mounted on top. Installing the Upgrade Note If the system contains several add-in boards and peripherals, it may be easier to access the CPU if you remove the power supply.
Page 92: Removing The Spring Clamps And The Cpu
Do not touch or bend the pins. 5. Place the processor in a piece of conductive foam and store it in an antistatic package. OM04228 Figure 5-3. Removing the Spring Clamps and the CPU 5-11 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 93: Installing A Processor Upgrade
6. Remove the upgrade processor from its antistatic package; do not touch or bend the pins. 7. With the processor in place, lower it gently, being careful not to bend the pins. Push the lever on the ZIF socket forward until it snaps into place.
Page 94: Installing Simms
You can configure the system memory from 16 MB to 128 MB. Table 5-2 lists the possible combinations of SIMM types and the resulting amount of system memory. The instructions for installing SIMMs follow Table 5-2. OM04196 Figure 5-5. Location of SIMM Sockets 5-13 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 95: Supported Simm Sizes
Table 5-1. Supported SIMM Sizes Total Memory Size SIMM configuration SIMM configuration of SIMM (without parity) (with parity) 4 Mbytes 1M x 32 1M x 36 8 Mbytes 2M x 32 2M x 36 16 Mbytes 4M x 32 4M x 36 32 Mbytes 8M x 32 8M x 36...
Page 96 SIMM snaps into place (Figure 5-6). If the SIMM does not install correctly, gently spread the retaining clips just enough so that you can pull away the top edge of the SIMM and try again. 5-15 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 97: Installing A 72-Pin Simm
OM04088 Figure 5-6. Installing a 72-Pin SIMM 5-16 Installing and Configuring System Board Options...
Page 98: Removing Simms
6. Holding the SIMM only by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package. 7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to gain access to the SIMM sockets. 5-17 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 99: Replacing The Clock/Cmos Ram/Battery
Replacing the Clock/CMOS RAM/Battery A lithium battery, installed in a socket on the system board, provides power for the real-time clock and CMOS RAM. Figure 5-1 shows the location of the battery. The battery has an estimated life expectancy of seven years. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage;...
Page 100: Replacing The Battery
5. Figure 5-1 shows the battery location. Gently pry the battery free from its socket, taking care to note the "+" and "-" orientation of the battery (Figure 5-7). 6. Install the new battery in the socket. OM03774 Figure 5-7. Replacing the Battery 5-19 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 101: Solving Problems
3. Press the power on/off button to turn on system power. The system powers up and immediately begins the power-on self test (POST). Resetting the system: Clears the system memory Restarts the power-on self test (POST) Reinitializes all peripherals Loads the operating system PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 102: Troubleshooting Procedure
Troubleshooting Procedure This section provides a step-by-step troubleshooting procedure to identify a problem and locate its source. CAUTION Turn off the system and any peripheral devices before you disconnect peripheral cables from the system. Otherwise, you can permanently damage the system or the peripheral devices.
Page 103 Errors that prevent the boot process from continuing (fatal errors), are communicated by a series of audible beeps. If this type of error occurs, refer to the error codes and messages listed at the end of this chapter. 7. Confirm that the operating system has loaded. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 104: Problems At Initial System Start-Up
Problems at Initial System Start-up Problems that occur at initial start-up are usually caused by incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. ___ Are all cables correctly connected and secured? ___ Are the configuration settings correct in Setup? See Chapter 3. ___ Are all drivers properly installed? ___ Are the jumpers on the system board correct if changed from the default settings? See Chapter 5 for defaults.
Page 105: Problems After The System Has Been Running Correctly
Wait 15 minutes for the system to cool, then switch the power on again. If the system does not successfully power up, make sure the power supply fan is blowing cool air onto the CPU heatsink. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 106: Problems Running New Application Software
Problems Running New Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly. Go through the checklist below to see if the situation is one that may be easily corrected.
Page 107: Problems Operating Add-In Boards
___ If the ISA legacy board uses memory space between 80000H - 9FFFFH, run Setup and set conventional memory to 512 K. ___ If the ISA legacy board uses shared memory between C8000H - DFFFH, run Setup and enable shared memory for the appropriate memory space. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 108: Problems And Suggestions
Problems and Suggestions Contact your service representative if the suggested actions don't solve the problem. What happens What to do Application software Make sure all cables are installed correctly. problems Verify that the system board jumpers are set properly. Verify that your system hardware configuration is set correctly. In Setup, check the values against the system settings you recorded previously.
Page 109 Press a key to wake the system up. If the power-on light flashes and the system won’t boot up, the CPU might be defective or one of the IDE cables was improperly installed. Continued PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 110 What happens What to do Prompt doesn't appear See "Problems at Initial System Start-up". after system boots Setup, can't enter If you can't enter Setup to make changes, check the jumper that disables entry into Setup (Chapter 5). If the jumper is set to allow entry into Setup, you might need to clear CMOS RAM to the default values (Chapter 5) and reconfigure the system in Setup (Chapter 3).
Page 111: Error And Information Messages
ROM Checksum Error The ROM checksum value does not match the value encoded in the BIOS. CMOS Shutdown Register The shutdown register for CMOS RAM Read/Write Error failed. Cache Error The cache is faulty. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 112: Error And Information Messages
Error and Information Messages Error Message Explanation Address Line Short! Error in the address decoding circuitry on the motherboard. Cache Memory Failure, Do Not Enable Cache memory is defective; the CPU has Cache! failed. Call for service. CMOS Battery Failed CMOS RAM is powered by a battery.
Page 113 Master Interrupt Controller failed during POST. Memory Size Decreased The amount of memory on the system board is less than the amount in CMOS RAM. Check for mismatched SIMM sizes. (All SIMMs must be the same size.) Run Setup. Continued PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 114 Error Message Explanation Off Board Parity Error Parity error in memory installed in an expansion slot. The format is: OFF BOARD PARITY ERROR ADDR (HEX) = (XXXX) XXXX is the hex address where the error occurred. Slave DMA Controller Error Error in the slave DMA channel.
Page 115: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages
Primary Boot Device Not Found The designated primary boot device (hard disk drive, diskette drive, or CD-ROM drive) could not be found. Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict The primary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use. Continued PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 116 Message Explanation Primary Input Device Not Found The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other, if input is redirected) could not be found. Secondary IDE Controller Resource The secondary IDE controller has Conflict requested a resource that is already in use. Serial Port 1 Resource Conflict Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is already in use.
Page 117: Technical Reference
–40 to 70 °C (–40 to 158 °F) Operating humidity (no hard disk drive) 80% RH @ 36 °C Non-operating humidity 95% RH @ 30 °C Shock, operating 2.0g, 11ms, 1/2 sine Shock, non-operating 30.0g, 11 ms, trapezoidal PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 118: Power Supply Specifications
Power Supply Specifications Following are the specifications for the power supply. WARNING To avoid damage to the system board or power supply, do not exceed a total of 180 watts of continuous power draw, or a 200 watt surge for a maximum of 12 seconds. Do not overload the system board by installing add-in boards that draw excessive current.
Page 119: Board Connectors
Board Connectors This section provides the pinouts for the system board connectors. Chapter 5 shows the location of the connectors (Figure 5-1). Serial Port Connectors Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 OM04083 Signal Name Serial In# Serial Out# PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 120: Parallel Port Connector
Parallel Port Connector OM04084 Signal Name Signal Name Strobe# Auto Feed# Data Bit 0 Fault# Data Bit 1 INIT# Data Bit 2 SLCT IN# Data Bit 3 Ground Data Bit 4 Ground Data Bit 5 Ground Data Bit 6 Ground Data Bit 7 Ground ACK#...
Page 121: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors
No connect Ground +5 V (fused) Clock No Connect Note You can plug the mouse and keyboard into either of the PS/2-style connectors. The system automatically detects the presence of the keyboard and mouse at boot up. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 122: Cpu Fan Connector
CPU Fan Connector Connector on the end of the wires attached to the system board. J 1 7 OM04097 Signal Name Ground +12 V No connect Technical Reference...
Page 123: Card Slot Fan Connector
Card Slot Fan Connector Connector on the end of the wires attached to the system board. J 2 0 OM04098 Signal Name Ground Fast fan (+12 V) Ground Ground Slow fan (<12 V) Ground PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 124: Power Connector
Power Connector OM04085 Signal Signal Name Function Name Function 3.3 V +3.3 V DC 3.3 V +3.3 V DC 3.3 V +3.3 V DC -12 V -12 V DC Ground Ground +5 V DC PS-ON DC Remote Enable Ground Ground +5 V DC Ground Ground...
Page 125: Diskette Drive Connector
Drive Select B# Ground Drive Select A# Ground Motor Enable B# MSEN1 DIR# Ground STEP# Ground Write Data# Ground Write Gate# Ground Track 00# MSEN0 Write Protect# Ground Read Data# Ground Side 1 Select# Ground Diskette Change# PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 126: Ide Connectors
IDE Connectors The pinouts for the two connectors are the same, except for the signal names in brackets, which are for the secondary connector. The primary IDE connector is at location A; the secondary IDE connector is at location B. OM04087 Signal Name Signal Name...
Page 127: Speaker Connector
Connector for external speaker. By default, there is a jumper installed on pins 1 and 2 that enables the on-board speaker. SPKR PWRLED HDLED INFRARED OM04090 System Harness Signal Name Wire Color SPKR_DAT# Black On-board speaker +5V Vcc 7-11 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 128: Reset Switch Connector
Reset Switch Connector Connector for a front panel reset switch. SPKR PWRLED HDLED INFRARED OM04091 Signal Name Reset# Ground 7-12 Technical Reference...
Page 129: Power Led Connector
Power LED Connector Connector on the end of the power LED wires attached to the system board. SPKR PWRLED HDLED INFRARED OM04092 System Harness Signal Name Wire Color LED_PWR Green Ground Blue 7-13 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 130: Hard Drive Led Connector
Hard Drive LED Connector Connector on the end of the hard drive LED wires attached to the system board. SPKR PWRLED HDLED INFRARED OM04093 System Harness Signal Name Wire Color +5 V White HD ACTIVE# Yellow +5 V 7-14 Technical Reference...
Page 131: Infrared Connector
Infrared Connector Connector for optional infrared port. SPKR PWRLED HDLED INFRARED OM04094 Signal Name IRTX Ground IRRX +5 V 7-15 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 132: Sleep Switch Connector
Sleep Switch Connector Connector for optional sleep switch. SPKR PWRLED HDLED INFRARED OM04095 Signal Name +5 V Sleep Request 7-16 Technical Reference...
Page 133: Remote On/Off Switch Connector
Remote On/Off Switch Connector Connector on the end of the power on/off switch wires. SPKR PWRLED HDLED INFRARED OM04096 Signal Name System Harness Wire Color Ground Power on # 7-17 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 134: Auxiliary Hard Drive Led Connector
Auxiliary Hard Drive LED Connector LED connector for a SCSI adapter or an external IDE adapter. OM04331 Signal Name HD ACTIVE# HD ACTIVE# 7-18 Technical Reference...
Page 135: Isa Connectors
IOCHK# RSTDRV IRQ9 DRQ2 -12 V 0WS# +12 V IOCHRDY SMEMW# SMEMR# SA19 IOW# SA18 IOR# SA17 DACK3# SA16 DRQ3 SA15 DACK1# SA14 DRQ1 SA13 REFRESH# SA12 SYSCLK SA11 IRQ7 SA10 IRQ6 IRQ5 IRQ5 IRQ4 Continued 7-19 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 136 ISA Connectors Signal Name Signal Name IRQ3 DACK2#- BALE MEMCS16# SBHE# IOCS16# LA23 IRQ10 LA22 IRQ11 LA21 IRQ12 LA20 IRQ15 LA19 IRQ14 LA18 DACK0# LA17 DRQ0 MEMR# DACK5# MEMW# DRQ5 DACK6# DRQ6 SD10 DACK7# SD11 DRQ7 SD12 SD13 Master# SD14 SD15 7-20 Technical Reference...
Page 137: Pci Connectors
No Connect SDONE PERR# Reserved SBO# 3.3 V Reserved No Connect SERR# 3.3 V AD15 CBE1# Reserved Reserved 3.3 V AD14 SPCIRST# AD13 PCLKE AD11 AD12 GNT# AD10 REQA# Reserved AD30 AD31 3.3 V AD29 CBE0# Continued 7-21 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 138 PCI Connectors Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name AD28 3.3 V AD26 AD27 3.3 V AD25 AD24 3.3 V AD22 (IDSEL) B26 CBE3# 3.3 V AD23 AD22 AD20 AD21 SREQ64# SACK64# AD19 AD18 3.3 V 7-22 Technical Reference...
Page 139: System I/O Addresses
0170 - 0177 8 bytes Secondary IDE Channel 01F0 - 01F7 8 bytes Primary IDE Channel 0278 - 027B 4 bytes Parallel Port 2 or 3 (Note 1) 02F8 - 02FF 8 bytes On-Board Serial Port 2 Continued 7-23 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 140 System I/O Addresses Address Range Size (Hexadecimal) (Decimal) Description 0376 1 byte Secondary IDE Channel Command Port 0377 1 byte Secondary IDE Channel Status Port 0378 - 037F 8 bytes Parallel Port 1 or 2 (Note 1) 03BC - 03BF 4 bytes Parallel Port x (Note 2) 03E8 - 03EF...
Page 141: Memory Map
Available High DOS memory (open to ISA and PCI bus) 640K-799K A000-C7FFF 160 K Off-board video memory and BIOS 639K 9FC00-9FFFF Extended BIOS Data (moveable by QEMM, 386MAX) 512K-638K 80000-9FBFF 127 K Extended conventional 0K-511K 00000-7FFFF 512 K Conventional 7-25 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 142: Board Interrupts
Board Interrupts Interrupt Request System Resource I/O Channel Check (Note) Reserved, Interval Timer Reserved, Keyboard buffer full Reserved, Cascade interrupt from slave PIC Serial Port 2 Serial Port 1 User available (or second parallel port) Floppy Parallel Port 1 Real Time Clock User available User available User available...
Page 143: Dma
Channel Data Width System Resource 8- or 16-bits Open 8- or 16-bits Open 8- or 16-bits Floppy 8- or 16-bits Parallel port (for ECP/EPP option) — Reserved - Cascade channel 16-bits Open 16-bits Open 16-bits Open 7-27 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 144: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice (USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 145: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International)
Ministre Canadian des Communications. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of Communications. ------------- 7-29 PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 146: Recycling Statement
Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer The Performance/AU ATX Desktop system is compliant with EU directive 89/336/EEC, using the EMC standards EN55022 and EN50082-1. Recycling Statement This computer is not intended to be discarded as ordinary trash, but is designed to be recycled. Recycling extends the useful life of the product and reduces the impact the product has on the environment.
Page 147: Bios Update And Recovery
The appendix also tells how to recover from an interrupted upgrade. If you have access to a modem, the NEC Bulletin Board Service (BBS) can be used to provide you with the latest BIOS information. The BBS allows you to download files (video drivers, printer drivers, BIOS updates, etc.) for...
Page 148: Bios Recovery
BIOS Recovery It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the Flash upgrade process. However, if an interruption occurs that prevents continuing with the upgrade, it is possible the BIOS could be left in an unusable state. The steps below tell how to recover from this kind of problem. Note Because of the small amount of code available in the non- erasable boot block area, no video is available to direct the...
Page 149 7. Move the jumper back to the Normal position as shown below. Normal (Default) DOWN 8. Replace the system cover. 9. Leave the upgrade floppy in drive A, and turn the system on. 10. Continue with the original upgrade. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 150: Setting Up A Healthy Work Environment
Although some studies have shown an association between increasing hours of keyboard use and the development of some musculoskeletal disorders, it is still unclear whether working at a computer causes such disorders. Some doctors believe that using the keyboard and mouse may aggravate existing musculoskeletal disorders. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 151: Arrange Your Equipment
Some people are more susceptible to developing these disorders due to pre- existing conditions or psychosocial factors (see “Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors” later in the appendix). To reduce your risk of developing these disorders, follow the instructions in this appendix. If you experience discomfort while working at your computer or afterwards, even at night, contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Page 152: Adjust Your Chair
Make sure that the backs of your lower legs do not press against the front of the chair. Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle between your thighs and lower legs is 90° or more. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 153: Adjust Your Input Devices
Place your feet flat on the floor. Only use a footrest when attempts to adjust your chair and workstation fail to keep your feet flat. Be sure that you have adequate clearance between the top of your thighs and the underside of your workstation. Use armrests or forearm supports to support your forearms.
Page 154 Adjust your keyboard slope so that your wrists are straight while you are typing. Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard. Use a wrist pad only to rest your wrists between typing. Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 155: Adjust Your Monitor
Type with your wrists straight. Instead of twisting your wrists sideways to press hard-to-reach keys, move your whole arm. Keep from bending your wrists, hands, or fingers sideways. Press the keys gently; do not bang them. Keep your shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers relaxed.
Page 156 Use a document holder placed close to the screen. Position whatever you are looking at most of the time (the screen or reference material) directly in front of you to minimize turning your head while you are typing. Get regular eye check-ups. PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 157: Vary Your Workday
Vary Your Workday If you use your computer for prolonged periods, follow these instructions. Vary your tasks throughout the day. Take frequent short breaks that involve walking, standing, and stretching. During these breaks, stretch muscles and joints that were in one position for an extended period of time.
Page 158: Pre-Existing Conditions And Psychosocial Factors
When sitting, are your feet flat on the floor? Do you periodically adjust your chair and your posture? Checking Your Keyboard Is your keyboard angled so your wrists are straight when you type? Is your keyboard directly in front of you? PowerMate Pro150 System...
Page 159: Checking Your Mouse
Do you avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges? Do you press the keys gently and not bang on them? Checking Your Mouse Is your mouse at the same height as the keyboard and next to the keyboard? Are your wrists straight and your touch light when moving the mouse? Checking Your Monitor Did you adjust your monitor so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level?
Page 160: 24-Hour Information Services
24-Hour Information Services NEC has made it easy for you to get information and help when you need it. We offer 24-hour information services via: NEC's FastFacts™ Service NEC's Bulletin Board Service America Online® Service CompuServe® Online Service AT & T Interchange™ Online Service...
Page 161 Each catalog lists the available documents and their document numbers. Current catalogs include: Catalog 1, NEC Graphics Products Catalog 2, NEC CD-ROM, Printers, and Disk Drive Products Catalog 3, NEC Computer Products Catalog 4, NEC Products for the Macintosh...
Page 162: Nec Bulletin Board Service
NEC Bulletin Board Service If you have access to a modem, the NEC Bulletin Board Service (BBS) can be used to provide you with the latest information on hardware and software. The BBS allows you to download files (video drivers, printer drivers, BIOS updates, etc.) for system enhancements and upgrades.
Page 163: America Online Service
America Online Service If you subscribe to America Online, you can use the service to obtain information about NEC and its products. You can use America Online to E- mail technical questions to NEC's Technical Support staff, post technical questions and messages on the Message Board, and access the NEC Software Library to download files Use the following steps to access America Online and NEC’s online...
Page 164: Compuserve Online Service
4. At the prompt, type either NECTECH or NEC, then either press Enter or click on Go. 5. At the NEC menu, double-click on one of the following topics, then follow the prompts: About NEC Terms and Conditions News Product Information...
Page 165: At & T Interchange
AT & T Interchange If you subscribe to the AT&T Interchange online service, you can use the service to obtain information about NEC and its products. You can use the AT&T Interchange to obtain NEC corporate and product information, and participate in online discussions pertaining to NEC products.
Page 166: Internet
Internet If you have a modem, you can access NEC's Home Page on the Internet World Wide Web. You can do this through a commercial online service or through your Internet account. NEC's Home Page contains general information about NEC products.
Page 167: Nec Technical Support Services
NEC Technical Support Services NEC also offers direct technical support through its Technical Support Center. Direct assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call the NEC Technical Support Center, toll free, at 1-800-632-4525. Please have available your system’s name, model number, serial number, and as much information as possible about your system’s problem before...

NEC POWERMATE PRO150 Manual

Using this Guide

1 Product Description

2 Installing Your System

3 Using the Setup Program

4 Taking Your System Apart

5 Installing and Configuring System Board Options

6 Solving Problems

7 Technical Reference

BIOS Update and Recovery

Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

24-Hour Information Services

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