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The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is
the valuable property of NEC Computer Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc.
(hereinafter "NECCSD, PB NEC") and/or its licensors. NECCSD and/or its licensors, as
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First Printing — February 1997
Copyright 1997
NEC Computer Systems Division
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  • Page 1 NECCSD is prohibited. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. FastFacts, MultiSync, and PowerMate are either trademarks or registered trademarks of NEC Technologies, Inc.; all these trademarks are used under license by Packard Bell NEC, Inc.

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface This service and reference manual for NEC PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Series computers contains hardware and interface information for users who need an overview of system design. The manual also includes system setup information, procedures for installing options, and illustrated parts lists. The manual is written for NECCSD-trained customer engineers, system analysts, service center personnel, and dealers.

  • Page 3: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations ampere DRAM dynamic RAM alternating current error checking and correction advanced technology (IBM PC) extended data output Bulletin Board Service Enhanced Graphics Adapter binary-coded decimal EPROM erasable and programmable ROM BIOS Customized Utility EVGA Enhanced Video Graphics Array BIOS basic input/output system Fahrenheit binary digit...
  • Page 4 Abbreviations kilohertz read-only memory pound revolutions per minute light-emitting diode read least-significant bit real-time clock large-scale integration read/write mega slave milliamps SCSI Small Computer System Interface maximum signal ground megabyte SIMM single inline memory module Monochrome Display Adapter standard page mode modified frequency modulation Sound Retrieval System megahertz...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Preface......................... xiii Abbreviations....................... Section 1 Technical Information System Overview ......................1-1 System Chassis ......................1-6 System Board ......................1-7 Processor ......................1-10 Secondary Cache ....................1-10 System and Video BIOS ..................1-11 Power Management ....................1-12 I/O Addressing...................... 1-12 System Memory....................
  • Page 6 Contents Keyboard ........................1-23 Mouse ......................... 1-23 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) ................1-23 Multimedia Components ....................1-23 Integrated Audio....................1-24 CD-ROM Reader....................1-24 Speakers ....................... 1-24 Microphone ......................1-25 Fax/Data/Speakerphone Modem Board................ 1-25 Plug and Play ....................... 1-25 Power Management ..................... 1-25 Specifications.......................
  • Page 7 Contents General Help Window..................2-21 Main Menu Options ..................2-21 IDE Adapters....................2-22 Memory Cache....................2-24 Memory Shadow.................... 2-25 Boot Options ....................2-25 Numlock ......................2-26 Advanced Menu....................2-26 Integrated Peripherals Menu................2-27 Security Menu....................... 2-29 Power Menu ......................2-30 Boot Menu ......................
  • Page 8 Contents Processor Upgrade....................... 3-18 Processor Removal ....................3-18 Processor Installation .................... 3-19 Data Storage Devices....................3-21 Device Slots......................3-21 Device Preparation....................3-22 Device Cables ....................... 3-23 Diskette Drive Signal Cable................3-24 IDE Signal Cables ..................3-24 System Power Cables..................3-25 Device Cabling......................
  • Page 9 Contents Blank Panel and Metal Slot Cover Removal ............5-5 Speaker Assembly Removal .................. 5-6 Card Guide and Fan Assembly Removal..............5-7 System Lamp Cable Assembly Removal ..............5-7 Suspend Switch and Reset Switch Removal ............5-8 SIMM Removal ....................5-9 5 1/4-Inch Device Removal ...................
  • Page 10 viii Contents Video Memory Card Connectors Pin Assignments ............A-22 Universal Serial Bus Connectors Pin Assignments ............A-24 AMI Multimedia Connector ..................A-25 Appendix B Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings 1.6-GB Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings ........B-1 2.5-GB Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings ........
  • Page 11 Contents System Lamps and Control Buttons ............... 2-8 Basic CD-ROM Reader Controls and Indicators..........2-10 2-10 Zip Drive Controls and Indicators ..............2-11 2-11 Setup Utility Main Menu Window..............2-18 Removing Cover Screws ................3-3 Removing the Cover ..................3-4 Aligning the Cover ..................
  • Page 12 Contents Replacing the Battery..................4-14 Replacing the Battery Cover................4-15 Removing the Expansion Board ..............5-3 Front Panel Removal..................5-4 Blank Panel Removal ..................5-5 Removing the Metal Slot Cover ..............5-5 Speaker and Card Guide/Fan Assembly Location..........5-6 SIMM Socket ....................5-9 Removing the Device Screws .................
  • Page 13 Contents Setup Key Functions ..................2-20 Main Menu Parameters .................. 2-22 IDE Hard Disk Parameters................2-24 Memory Cache Parameters................2-25 Boot Parameters .................... 2-25 Numlock Parameters ..................2-26 Advanced Menu Parameters ................2-27 Integrated Peripherals Parameters ..............2-28 System Security Options ................2-29 2-10 Power Management Parameters ..............
  • Page 14 AMI Multimedia (MDP Mode) Connector Pin Assignments ......A-27 A-29 AMI Multimedia (MPP Mode) Connector Pin Assignments......A-28 1.6-GB Hard Disk Drive Specifications ............B-1 2.5-GB Hard Disk Drive Specifications ............B-3 NEC Eight-Speed CD-ROM Specifications............ D-2 Zip Drive Specifications ................. E-2...

  • Page 15: Technical Information

    Technical Information SYSTEM OVERVIEW NEC PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Series computers are tailored for small office use. Each model provides in-demand office technologies and applications including fax, internal phone, and integrated audio. The Plug and Play I/O controller allows devices to be added easily, without reconfiguring the system.
  • Page 16 256 KB pipeline burst cache memory 1.6-GB Hard Disk Drive (2513 models, some 2516 models) 2.5-GB Hard Disk Drive (some 2516 models) NEC MultiSpin 8X CD-ROM reader Stereo speakers, 8-watt OPL3-SA sound system integrated on system board 33.6-Kbps Fax/Data/Voice Modem...

  • Page 17: Powermate Office Front View

    Technical Information Figure 1-2 PowerMate Office Front View Figure 1-3 PowerMate Office Rear View...

  • Page 18: System Configurations

    Technical Information NEC PowerMate 2513/2516 Series computers include the configurations identified in Table 1-1. Table 1-1 System Configurations 2513 2516 2516 (MT-2150-24833C) (MT-2160-24833C) (MT-2160-64864C) System Unit Pentium 133 MHz Pentium 166 MHz Pentium 166 MHz System RAM* 16 MB EDO...

  • Page 19: Software Shipped With The Powermate 2513/2516 Series Computers

    Vocaltec Internet Phone 3.2 Custom Radish Talkshop 2.00.NCB2000 Online Documentation NEC Help Center 3.00.03 NEC Help Library 3.00 NEC The Healthy Help File 1.01.00 Misc. Applications Norton Smart Dr. (Symantec) Voyetra Audiostation 727.10 Voyetra Videostation 727.10 3M’s Post It Notes 1.0.320...

  • Page 20: System Chassis

    Softkey MBA Small Business Edition 344BE ABI 16M Business Phonebook 1996 Edition Microsoft Automap Street Plus System/Misc. NEC Bootable Restore CD 1.00.01 Ring Central Restore CD Windows 95 Companion CD System/Video BIOS 4.01 The following sections give an overview of the systems. Differences between systems are noted as they occur.

  • Page 21: System Board

    Technical Information SYSTEM BOARD Key features of the system board include the following: Intel 133-MHz Pentium processor (2513 models, some 2516 models) Intel 166-MHz Pentium processor (some 2516 models) 16-KB internal dual write-back cache integrated on the processor pipelined 32-bit addressing 64-bit data direct mapped write-back and write-through support using Card Edge Low Profile (CELP) socket and Cache On A Stick (COAST) technology...
  • Page 22 Technical Information integrated graphics Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) graphical user interface (GUI) accelerator and motion video playback controller using ATI VT2 controller. 1 MB of standard (two 256K x 16) video EDO DRAM; supports resolutions of 640 x 480 pixels with up to 16.8 million colors, 800 x 600 pixels with up to 64K colors, 1024 x 768 pixels with up to 256 colors.

  • Page 23: System Board Chips

    Technical Information external connectors for connecting the following external devices: VGA-compatible monitor (standard, super, high-resolution VGA) ® personal system/2 (PS/2 )-style mouse PS/2-style keyboard bidirectional Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and enhanced capabilities port (ECP) are supported for a parallel printer serial devices through a buffered 16C550 UART serial port, supporting up to 19.2 KB per second multimedia speakers and microphone connectors...

  • Page 24: Processor

    1-10 Technical Information Processor The PowerMate Office computers use the following Pentium processors: 133-MHz processor with an internal speed of 133 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz (2513 models) 166-MHz processor with an internal speed of 166 MHz and an external speed of 66 MHz (2516 models).

  • Page 25: System And Video Bios

    Technical Information 1-11 System and Video BIOS The system and video BIOS are stored in a 1 MB (128 KB by 8) flash memory device (Flash ROM). The system BIOS uses 64 KB, the video BIOS uses 32 KB, and 32 KB is reserved.

  • Page 26: Power Management

    1-12 Technical Information Power Management Each system incorporates power management features that lower power consumption when there is no activity detected from the keyboard, mouse, diskette drive, CD-ROM reader, or hard disk drive after a pre-defined period of time. As soon as activity is detected the system resumes where it left off.

  • Page 27: I/O Address Map

    Technical Information 1-13 Table 1-5 I/O Address Map Address (Hex) I/O Device Name 0064-0064 Keyboard Controller CMD/Status Byte 0070-007F Real Time Clock and NMI Mask 0080-008F DMA Page Registers 00A0-00A1 Interrupt Controller 2 00C0-00DE DMA Controller 2 00E0-00EF Reserved 00F0-00F0 Clear Math Coprocessor Error 00F1-00F1 Reset Math Coprocessor...

  • Page 28: System Memory

    1-14 Technical Information System Memory The PowerMate Office 2513 model and some 2516 models come standard with 16 MB of memory: 640 KB of base memory and 15 MB of extended memory. Some PowerMate Office 2516 models come standard with 32 MB of memory: 640 KB of base memory and 31 MB of extended memory.

  • Page 29: Interrupt Controller

    Technical Information 1-15 Table 1-6 SIMM Memory Upgrade Path Total Memory SIMM 1 SIMM 2 SIMM 3 SIMM 4 40 MB 4 MB 4 MB 16 MB 16 MB 40 MB 16 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 48 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB...

  • Page 30: Integrated Graphics

    1-16 Technical Information Table 1-7 Interrupt Level Assignments Interrupt Priority Interrupt Device IRQ00 Counter/Timer IRQ01 Keyboard IRQ02 Second Interrupt Controller IRQ03 COM2 IRQ04 33.6 Modem IRQ05 Sound IRQ06 Diskette Drive Controller IRQ07 Parallel Port 1 IRQ08 Real-Time Clock IRQ09 Sound IRQ10 IRQ11 Available...

  • Page 31: Graphics Accelerator

    Technical Information 1-17 MPEG is a compression/decompression standard developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group. MPEG produces full-screen 30-fps, broadcast-quality digital video. The video controller architecture maximizes the motion video performance and removes bandwidth bottlenecks to display multimedia data at its full speed. Graphics Accelerator The graphics accelerator is specifically designed for graphics-intensive operations, text and color pixel amplification, and scrolling.

  • Page 32: Ami Multimedia Channel (Amc/Vfc) Connector

    1-18 Technical Information With 4 MB of video EDO DRAM, the system supports the following resolutions, colors, and refresh rates: 1280 by 1024 pixels, 256 colors, 43 Hz 1024 by 768 pixels, 256/64K colors, 60 Hz, 66 Hz, 70 Hz, 72 Hz, and 75 Hz 800 by 600 pixels, 256/64K/16.8 million colors, 56 Hz, 60 Hz, 72 Hz, and 75 Hz 640 by 480 pixels, 16/256/64K/16.8/32 bit million colors, 56 Hz, 60 Hz, 72 Hz, and 75 Hz.

  • Page 33: Mdp/Mpp Mode

    Technical Information 1-19 MDP/MPP Mode The MPEG data port (MDP) and multimedia peripheral port (MPP) modes are mutually exclusive of each other. The support for a particular mode is determined by the revision of the ATI controller in use. MPP provides a direct connect to the ATI MPEG decoder and has some advantages over MDP.

  • Page 34: Pci/Ide Ports

    1-20 Technical Information PCI/IDE Ports The system board provides two high-performance PCI/IDE ports: a primary (fast) port and a secondary port. Each port supports up to two devices for a total of four IDE devices. The primary PCI/IDE port has an enhanced IDE interface which supports up to 10 MB per second 32-bit wide data transfers on the high-performance PCI local bus.

  • Page 35: Serial Interface

    Technical Information 1-21 Serial Interface The system has a buffered high-speed 16C550 UART compatible serial port (COM2) integrated on the I/O controller. The serial port supports the standard RS-232C interface (see Table 1-9). The buffered high-speed serial port supports transfer rates up to 19.2 KB. This port allows the installation of high-speed serial devices for faster data transfer rates.

  • Page 36: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface

    1-22 Technical Information Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Series computers come equipped with two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports located on the rear panel. The USB port allows new plug and play serial devices to be added to the system without having to open up the system.

  • Page 37: Keyboard

    Technical Information 1-23 The Zip drive is a high-capacity, high-performance data storage device that writes data on and reads data from Zip disks. A Zip disk is flexible media contained in a durable plastic cartridge. The Zip drive supports removable Zip disks with a formatted capacity of 100 MB.

  • Page 38: Integrated Audio

    1-24 Technical Information Integrated Audio PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Series computers come with audio components integrated on the system board. The audio components include an OPTi 82C930 Sound Blaster- compatible chip, a Yamaha OPL3-SA FM synthesizer chip, and an SRS Labs Sound ®...

  • Page 39: Microphone

    FAX/DATA/SPEAKERPHONE MODEM BOARD PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Series computers come with a fax/data/speakerphone modem board and the NEC RingCentral data communications software preinstalled. The board and the data communications software are an all-in-one communications product that serves as a speakerphone, voicemail, a fax system, and a data modem. The fax/modem board offers a full-duplex speakerphone and 33,600 bits per second (bps) data/14,400 bps fax communications.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    1-26 Technical Information The amount of inactive time is adjustable. Power management can also be disabled. Both can be set through the Setup utility (see Section 2), and from the Windows 95 Start button submenu. The system ships with the Windows 95 Auto Insert Notification feature enabled for the CD-ROM reader.
  • Page 41 Technical Information 1-27 Table 1-10 Specifications Item Specification Processor Intel Pentium 133 MHz, or 166 MHz depending on system Cache Memory 16 KB of primary cache (8 KB data, 8 KB instruction) integrated in the processor 256 KB secondary cache Flash ROM 128 KB (28F001) Flash ROM Chip Set...
  • Page 42 1-28 Technical Information Table 1-10 Specifications Item Specification Integrated Sound Standard OPTi 82C930 Sound Blaster compatible Yamaha OPL3-SA FM Synthesis SRS Labs 3D sound solution 16-bit 128x oversampling sigma-delta stereo CODEC with 85 dB S/N ratio Built-in 5-channel 16/32 step multimedia PC (MPC) compatible stereo mixer with master volume and sample rates up to 48 KHz stereo Stereo jacks for microphone...
  • Page 43 Technical Information 1-29 Table 1-10 Specifications Item Specification Fax/Data/Speakerphone Modem Protocols and compatibles Board (continued) Data (maximum speed) ITU-T V.34 (28,800 bps) V.32bis (14,400 bps) V.32 (9600 bps) V.22bis (2400 bps) V.22 (1200 bps) Bell 212A (1200 bps) Bell 103 (300 bps) Data compression ITU-T V.42bis/MNP5 for throughput up to 115,200 bps Error control ITU-T/MNP2-4...

  • Page 44: Setup And Operation

    Section 2 Setup and Operation This section provides information on hardware setup and operation for the NEC PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Series computers. Setup includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system. Operation includes restoring the system with the Restore CD,...

  • Page 45: Setup

    Setup and Operation SETUP WARNING: Do not connect the system to a power source until all other cables have been connected. Set up the system by taking the following steps. Set the voltage selector switch at the back of the system to 115V (U.S. and Canada) or 230V (see Figure 2-1).

  • Page 46: Peripheral Connections

    Setup and Operation Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse cables to the back of the system. Connect cables for optional devices to the back of the system. (See Figure 2-2.). Figure 2-2 Peripheral Connections...

  • Page 47: Eight-Watt Speaker

    Setup and Operation Connect the 8-watt speakers as follows (see Figure 2-3). Locate the left speaker (with a single jack on the back) and the two-connector speaker cable. Attach the two-connector cable to the left speaker and to the L SPEAKER OUTPUT jack on the right speaker.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Speakers And Microphone

    Setup and Operation Figure 2-4 Connecting the Speakers and Microphone Set up the microphone as follows. Plug the microphone into the microphone in jack at the back of the system (see Figure 2-4). Change the angle of the microphone by pushing it forward, back, left, or right; change the orientation of the microphone head by rotating the microphone stem (see Figure 2-5).

  • Page 49: Fax/Modem Connections

    Setup and Operation Connect the phone or fax cables to the system unit as follows. Unplug the phone or fax cable from the telephone jack on the wall. Plug the free end of the phone or fax cable into the phone jack on the system (see Figure 2-6).

  • Page 50: The Uninterruptible Power Supply

    Setup and Operation Connect the components to a properly grounded power source: Set the voltage selector switch at the back of the system to 115V (U.S. and Canada) or 230V, if it has not already been done (see Figure 2-1). Plug the system power cord into the system power socket at the rear of the chassis.

  • Page 51: Using System Controls

    Setup and Operation USING SYSTEM CONTROLS The system controls are located on the front panel of the system (see Figure 2-8). Use these controls to power on the system, to put the system in Suspend mode, and to reset the computer.

  • Page 52: Suspend Button

    Setup and Operation Suspend Button Press the suspend button (see Figure 2-8) to place the unit in the maximum power management mode. The power lamp blinks when the system is in the power-saving Suspend mode. Press the suspend button again to place the system back in Full-Power mode. If the system is left alone for a preset time, it goes into the automatic Standby mode.
  • Page 53 2-10 Setup and Operation Figure 2-9 Basic CD-ROM Reader Controls and Indicators To load a disc in the CD-ROM reader, follow these steps. Press the open/close button. The CD tray opens. Put the CD, printed side up, into the tray. Press the open/close button.

  • Page 54: Zip Drive

    Setup and Operation 2-11 ZIP DRIVE The Zip drive comes pre-installed on some PowerMate Office 2516 models. The Zip drive is used like any other drive on the system. Specifications and jumper settings for the Zip drive are given in Appendix E. Use the Zip drive and Zip disks for backing up data extending the hard disk drive...

  • Page 55: Cd Restore

    2-12 Setup and Operation To load a Zip disk into the Zip drive, follow these steps. Insert the Zip disk, label side up, into the Zip drive. Gently insert the Zip disk all the way into the drive. CAUTION: If the Zip disk is difficult to insert, check the orientation of the disk and try again.

  • Page 56: Restoring Individual Files

    With system power on, insert the CD Restore disc into the CD-ROM reader. On the Windows 95 desktop, double click My Computer Double click the CD-ROM reader icon. The NEC System Restore screen appears. At the System Restore screen, click to restore individual files. A license agreement appears.

  • Page 57: Checking Selected Files

    The “Restore the files from the CD” area of the screen offers two options: Restore the files listed — to proceed with the restoration and continue to the next step. Cancel — to cancel the restoration and return to the NEC System Restore menu. To proceed with the restoration, click .
  • Page 58 Setup and Operation 2-15 CAUTION: If a Full System Recovery is performed, ALL files on the hard disk will be deleted and replaced by the factory installed files. Data files and software application programs added by the user will be deleted. Full System Recovery should only be used if the preinstalled software is unusable.

  • Page 59: Checking Installed Memory Configuration

    2-16 Setup and Operation The system files are restored and the System Recovery Completed screen appears. Remove the CD and restart the computer. Perform the following steps after the System Recovery process is complete: Restore to the hard disk all the data files that were backed up before System Recovery.

  • Page 60: Setup Utility

    Setup and Operation 2-17 Setup Utility The Setup utility is used to view and set system parameters. Use the Setup utility to: set the time and date. update or check system parameters when adding or removing expansion options. correct a hardware discrepancy when the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) displays an error message and a prompt appears to run Setup.

  • Page 61: How To Start Setup

    2-18 Setup and Operation How to Start Setup To start the Setup utility, follow these steps: Turn on or reboot the system. Setup displays the following message: Wait for startup_OR_<Esc> to view POST_OR_<F2>for BIOS Setup Press F2. Setup’s Main Menu window appears similar to the screen shown in Figure 2-11.

  • Page 62: How To Use Setup

    Setup and Operation 2-19 How to Use Setup The Setup utility has a Main Menu window and six top-level menus with submenus. The Main Menu window contains the following areas: A title line the top line of the Main Menu. This line displays the Setup utility name and copyright message.

  • Page 63: Legend Bar

    2-20 Setup and Operation Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords and the Backup and Virus-check reminders. Power Use this menu to configure Power Management features. Boot Use this menu to select the boot device (diskette drive, CD-ROM reader, or hard disk drive).

  • Page 64: Field Help Window

    Setup and Operation 2-21 Selecting a Menu Item To select a menu item, use the up or down arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired field. Use the tab key to cycle the cursor through the options. Then use the value keys (F5, - , F6, +, or space bar) to cycle through the value for that field.

  • Page 65: Ide Adapters

    2-22 Setup and Operation Table 2-2 Main Menu Parameters Parameter Options Description System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date. Diskette A: 360 KB, 5 1/4” Selects the type of diskette drive in the Diskette B: 1.2 MB, 5 1/4”...
  • Page 66 Setup and Operation 2-23 The factory-installed master/slave combination for configurations with an IDE hard disk drive and a CD-ROM reader (all 2513 models, and some 2516 models) is “2 Masters.” The hard disk drive is connected to the primary PCI/IDE port as a master and the CD-ROM reader is connected to the secondary PCI/IDE port as a master.

  • Page 67: Memory Cache

    2-24 Setup and Operation Table 2-3 IDE Hard Disk Parameters Parameter Options Description Autotype Fixed Disk Automatically Pressing Enter causes the system to attempt detected by the to detect the hard disk type. If successful, system Setup fills in the remaining fields on this menu.

  • Page 68: Memory Shadow

    Setup and Operation 2-25 Table 2-4 Memory Cache Parameters Parameter Options Description External cache Enabled (default) Sets the state of external cache. Disabled Cache Video BIOS Enabled (default) Controls caching of the video BIOS area. Area Disabled Caching Memory Enabled Default is disabled.

  • Page 69: Numlock

    2-26 Setup and Operation Numlock Select “Numlock” directly from the Main Menu summary window to display the Keyboard Features menu. Use the legend keys to make the selections and exit to the Main Menu. Use Table 2-6 to configure the keyboard parameters. Table 2-6 Numlock Parameters Parameters Options...

  • Page 70: Integrated Peripherals Menu

    Setup and Operation 2-27 Table 2-7 Advanced Menu Parameters Parameter Options Description Integrated Peripherals See Table 2-8 for See Table 2-8 for option descriptions. options. Plug and Play OS Select “Yes” if you are using a Plug and Play Yes (default) capable operating system such as Windows 95.
  • Page 71 2-28 Setup and Operation Table 2-8 Integrated Peripherals Parameters Feature Options Description COM A Port Disabled Selects a unique address and interrupt request COM B Port User-selectable for the listed COM ports. Auto selects the next settings available combination. Auto Factory settings: COM A port default: Disabled COM B port default: 2F8, IRQ3...

  • Page 72: Security Menu

    Setup and Operation 2-29 Security Menu Selecting “Security” from the Main Menu displays a menu with system security options. NOTE: The Setup program can be entered with either a User or Supervisor password. However, more Setup choices are available with the Supervisor password.

  • Page 73: Power Menu

    2-30 Setup and Operation Table 2-9 System Security Options Feature Options Description Password on boot Disabled (default) Enabled requires a password on boot (cold boot Enabled only, no password required for warm boot). Requires the prior setting of the Supervisor and/or User password.

  • Page 74: Boot Menu

    Setup and Operation 2-31 Table 2-10 Power Management Parameters Feature Options Description Enabled (default) Advanced power management (APM) allows Disabled APM-aware software to better manage power savings. IRQs to Monitor IRQs Enabled Selects IRQ which will wake the system from (default) deep sleep.

  • Page 75: Exit Menu

    2-32 Setup and Operation Exit Menu Selecting “Exit” from the menu bar displays the following exit options. Save Changes & Exit Discard Changes & Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Changes. The following subsections describe each of the options on the Exit Menu. NOTE: does not exit the Setup Utility menu.

  • Page 76: Save Changes

    Setup and Operation 2-33 Get Default Values To load all the default Setup values in all Setup menus, select Load ROM Default Values from the Main Menu. The program displays this message: ROM Default values have been loaded! Press <space> to continue If, during bootup, the BIOS program detects a problem in the integrity of values stored in NVRAM, it displays these messages: System CMOS checksum bad - run SETUP...

  • Page 77: Neccsd Bulletin Board Service

    2-34 Setup and Operation NECCSD Bulletin Board Service Log onto the BBS as follows. If you are going to download a BIOS update utility file, have an unformatted diskette ready to use for the download. NOTE: First time users must answer a new user questionnaire.

  • Page 78: Using The Bios Update Utility

    Setup and Operation 2-35 After completing downloading of the file, log off the BBS as follows. Press (to continue). Enter Press (command for Goodbye/Hangup). Press Enter Using the BIOS Update Utility Update the BIOS from the BIOS flash diskette as follows. Write down the Setup parameters currently set on the system.

  • Page 79: Option Installation

    Section 3 Option Installation This section provides instructions for installing the following options: expansion boards SIMM memory upgrade video memory upgrade processor upgrade data storage devices external options. All options require that the system cover be removed. Procedures for removing the cover are included in this section.

  • Page 80: Removing The System Unit Cover

    Option Installation Static electricity and improper installation procedures can damage computer components. Protect computer components by following these safety instructions. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components. Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before removing the system unit cover. Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas.
  • Page 81 Option Installation CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components. Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before you remove the system unit cover. If a cover lock is being used, unlock it and remove it from the system unit. Unscrew the three cover thumb screws from the back of the system unit (see Figure Section 3-1).
  • Page 82 Option Installation Figure Section 3-2 Removing the Cover Lift the cover up and away from the system unit.
  • Page 83 Option Installation Reinstall the cover by reversing steps 1 through 5, above. Be sure that the cover tabs on the sides of the cover align inside the frame of the unit when replacing the cover (see Figure Section 3-3). Figure Section 3-3 Aligning the Cover...

  • Page 84: Expansion Boards

    Option Installation EXPANSION BOARDS The computer supports ISA Plug and Play expansion boards. Plug and Play expansion boards allow installing a board in an expansion slot without changing the hardware settings. There are no system resource conflicts to resolve. Plug and Play automatically configures the board for the system.

  • Page 85: Expansion Board Installation

    Option Installation Expansion Board Installation Install expansion boards in the system as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. Follow any preinstallation instructions that came with the expansion board (such as setting switches or jumpers on the board). Remove the screw securing an expansion slot cover and remove the cover (see Figure Section 3-5).
  • Page 86 Option Installation Hold the board by its edges and insert it into the expansion slot (see Figure Section 3-6). Align full-size expansion boards with the guide rail at the front of the system unit. Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector. Gently rock the board from side-to-side to seat it into the connector.

  • Page 87: Expansion Board Removal

    Option Installation Expansion Board Removal Remove the system unit cover as previously described. Label and disconnect any cables connected to the board. Remove the screw that secures the board to the support bracket (see Figure Section 3-7). Figure Section 3-7 Removing the Screw Pull the board out of the connector.

  • Page 88: Simm Memory Upgrade

    3-10 Option Installation SIMM MEMORY UPGRADE SIMM sticks are installed into SIMM sockets on the system board. The system board has four SIMM sockets and supports up to 128 MB of high-speed memory. The system supports the following 32-bit (non-parity) SIMMs: 1-MB by 32-bit (4-MB stick) 2-MB by 32-bit (8-MB stick) 4-MB by 32-bit (16-MB stick)
  • Page 89 Option Installation 3-11 Figure Section 3-8 System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors Figure Section 3-9 SIMM Socket Identification...
  • Page 90 3-12 Option Installation Table Section 3-1 SIMM Memory Upgrade Path Total SIMM 1 SIMM 2 SIMM 3 SIMM 4 Memory 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB Empty Empty 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 16 MB* 8 MB 8 MB Empty...

  • Page 91: Simm Removal

    Option Installation 3-13 SIMM Removal Remove a SIMM as follows. CAUTION: Reduce static discharge by touching the system’s metal chassis. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. Locate the SIMM sockets (see Figure Section 3-8 and Figure Section 3-9). Press the metal clips at the outer edges of the socket away from the SIMM.

  • Page 92: Simm Installation

    3-14 Option Installation SIMM Installation Install a SIMM as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. Locate the SIMM sockets (see Figure Section 3-8 and Figure Section 3-9). Remove any installed SIMMs that are not needed (see “SIMM Removal,” in this section.) CAUTION: Before installing a SIMM, reduce static discharge by touching the system’s metal...

  • Page 93: Video Memory Upgrade

    Option Installation 3-15 Reinstall the system unit cover. VIDEO MEMORY UPGRADE PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Series computers ship with 1 MB of EDO video memory. Video memory can be upgraded to a maximum of 4 MB. Two video memory upgrade options are available to upgrade the video memory as follows: 1-MB Video Memory Upgrade —...

  • Page 94: Video Memory Upgrade To 4 Mb

    3-16 Option Installation Figure Section 3-12 Aligning the Video Memory Module with the Socket Replace any boards that were removed. Reinstall the system unit cover. NOTE: After the video memory is upgraded a different video driver can be used to display more colors at higher resolutions.
  • Page 95 Option Installation 3-17 Carefully align the upgrade card connectors with the video memory upgrade connectors on the system board (see Figure Section 3-13). Using equal pressure over the connectors, gently press the card firmly to fully seat it into the connectors on the board.

  • Page 96: Processor Upgrade

    3-18 Option Installation PROCESSOR UPGRADE The zero-insertion force (ZIF) socket accepts pin-grid-array (PGA) processors, such as the ® primary processor or an upgrade processor, such as an Intel OverDrive™ processor. CAUTION: Incorrect installation of the processor can damage the processor, system board, or both.

  • Page 97: Processor Installation

    Option Installation 3-19 Release the processor by pulling the lever on the socket away from the socket and as far back as it goes without forcing. CAUTION: Before picking up the processor, reduce static discharge by touching the metal frame of the system unit. Lift the processor out of the socket.
  • Page 98 3-20 Option Installation Swing the lever down to lock the processor into the socket. Replace the heatsink by positioning the clamp openings over the top and bottom socket tabs (see Figure Section 3-16). CAUTION: Remember to either reattach the heatsink used with the old processor or install the new heatsink supplied with the upgrade processor.

  • Page 99: Data Storage Devices

    Option Installation 3-21 DATA STORAGE DEVICES The system board in the computer supports the following storage devices: up to two diskette drives, including the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive up to four IDE devices such as IDE hard disk drives, the standard IDE CD-ROM reader, and an IDE Zip drive.

  • Page 100: Device Preparation

    3-22 Option Installation Figure Section 3-17 Locating the Device Slots Device Preparation Before installing a storage device in the system, follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the device. For example, check the following: Diskette drive remove any termination on the optional diskette drive. See the documentation that comes with the drive.

  • Page 101: Device Cables

    Option Installation 3-23 Device Cables The cables used for installation of optional storage devices include: diskette drive signal cable IDE signal cables system power cables. The diskette drive and IDE hard disk drive/Zip drive signal cables shipped with the system are three-connector cables that each support two devices.
  • Page 102 3-24 Option Installation Diskette Drive Signal Cable A three-connector diskette drive signal cable comes attached to the system board and to the standard 1.44-MB diskette drive. The colored edge of the cable goes to pin 1 on the cable connector. Align the red edge of the cable with pin 1 (the notched end) on the drive connector.

  • Page 103: System Power Cables

    Option Installation 3-25 Figure Section 3-20 IDE Signal Cable System Power Cables Power cables come from the power supply and are attached to the standard storage devices. System power cables vary in length and provide connector sizes to accommodate a variety of supported storage configurations.

  • Page 104: Device Cabling

    3-26 Option Installation Device Cabling All storage devices require a power and signal cable connection. Devices shipped with the system are already connected. Cable optional devices as follows. Cabling an Additional IDE Device Connect the middle IDE signal cable connector to the connector on the IDE device.

  • Page 105: Cabling A Additional Diskette Drive

    Option Installation 3-27 Cabling a Additional Diskette Drive Connect the unused diskette drive signal cable connector to the signal connector on the diskette drive (see Figure Section 3-23). Locate an available power connector. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the device. Figure Section 3-23 Connecting 1.2-MB Diskette Drive Cables Storage Device Installation The following subsections describe how to install 5 1/4-inch storage devices.

  • Page 106: Removing The Front Panel

    3-28 Option Installation Removing the Front Panel Remove the front panel to install a 5 1/4-inch device. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. CAUTION: The cable connectors for the hard drive LED, power LED, sleep switch, and reset switch plug into the inside of the front panel.
  • Page 107 Option Installation 3-29 Identify the slot for the device being installed. Remove the blank panel from the selected slot by pressing the panel tabs from inside the front panel and pushing the blank panel out (see Figure Section 3-25). Store the blank panel for future use. NOTE: If the device being installed is a hard disk drive, do not remove the blank panel.
  • Page 108 3-30 Option Installation Remove the slot cover from the selected slot by removing the two slot cover screws on the front of the system (see Figure Section 3-26). Figure Section 3-26 Locating the Slot Cover Install the 5 1/4-inch device (see “Installing an Additional 5 1/4-Inch Device,” next).

  • Page 109: Installing An Additional 5 1/4-Inch Device

    Option Installation 3-31 Installing an Additional 5 1/4-Inch Device Install an accessible device into the device cage as follows. Remove the front panel as previously described. NOTE: To install a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive in the 5 1/4-inch slot, a 5 1/4-inch form factor drive is required.
  • Page 110 3-32 Option Installation Secure the device with the two screws that were removed when the slot cover was removed (see Figure Section 3-28). Figure Section 3-28 Device Screws Connect the device cables. Replace the system unit front panel (see Reinstalling the Front Panel). Replace the system unit cover.

  • Page 111: Reinstalling The Front Panel

    Option Installation 3-33 Reinstalling the Front Panel Reinstall the front panel after installing a 5 1/4-inch device. If the hard disk LED, the power LED, the sleep switch connector, or the reset switch connector were disconnected from the inside of the front panel, reconnect them.

  • Page 112: Installing An Additional 3 1/2-Inch Device

    3-34 Option Installation Installing an Additional 3 1/2-Inch Device Install a 3 1/2-inch device into the system unit as follows. Follow the preinstallation instructions that come with the hard disk drive, such as setting jumpers and switches. See “Device Preparation” earlier in this section for device preparation information.
  • Page 113 Option Installation 3-35 Locate the four holes on the bottom of the new hard disk drive. With the holes facing the floor of the system unit and the connectors facing the front of the unit, connect the IDE and power cables to the new hard disk drive (see “Device Cabling”...
  • Page 114 3-36 Option Installation Figure Section 3-31 Securing the Hard Disk Drive...

  • Page 115: Adding External Options

    Option Installation 3-37 ADDING EXTERNAL OPTIONS External connectors on the back of the system unit allow for a variety of industry-standard options. This subsection provides the installation procedures for the most commonly used external options, which are as follows: parallel printer serial devices.

  • Page 116: Rs-232C Device Connection

    3-38 Option Installation Figure Section 3-32 Connecting a Printer Cable RS-232C Device Connection NOTE: Before connecting a serial device to the system, be sure the serial device is set up correctly. Follow the setup instructions that come with the option. Turn off power to the system and to the serial device.
  • Page 117 Option Installation 3-39 Figure Section 3-33 Connecting the RS-232C Cable...

  • Page 118: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    In the U.S., call 1 (800) 233-6321 In Canada, call 1 (800) 727-2787 To obtain option information, literature, dealer Call 1 (800) NEC-INFO locations, and sales leads: To open a service call or speak to a technician: In the U.S., call 1 (800) 632-4565 To send technical questions over email: tech-support@nectech.com...

  • Page 119: Maintenance

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting MAINTENANCE This subsection contains general information for cleaning and checking the system, keyboard, and monitor. The system, keyboard, and monitor require cleaning and checking at least once a year, and more often if operating in a dusty environment. No other scheduled maintenance or lubrication is required.

  • Page 120: Keyboard Cleaning

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Keyboard Cleaning As necessary, inspect and clean the inside of the keyboard as follows. Remove the eight screws holding the keyboard enclosure together (see Figure 4-1). NOTE: The keyboard and cable together are considered a whole-unit, field-replaceable assembly.

  • Page 121: Mouse Cleaning

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Mouse Cleaning Under normal conditions, the mouse has a self-cleaning mechanism that prevents a buildup of dust or lint around the mouse ball and tracking mechanism. Periodically, however, the mouse ball must be cleaned. Use the following procedure to clean the mouse. Unplug the mouse from the system.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING This subsection provides information that helps isolate and repair system malfunctions at the field level. Step-by-step instructions for diagnosing and solving system hardware problems are provided. If disassembly is required, see Section 5. Connector pin assignments are given in Appendix A.
  • Page 123 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4-2 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Operating system Intermittent beeping at power- 1. Check system configuration (see does not boot on. Computer beeps more than Section 2). once and is unable to complete boot-up. 2. Check all jumper settings and verify that drives are enabled (see appendices and Section 2).
  • Page 124 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4-2 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Hard disk drive Hard drive lamp does not light 1. Check cable connections between malfunction but hard disk drive can be lamp and system board. accessed. Hard disk drive controller 1.
  • Page 125 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4-2 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Monitor Unable to synchronize display. 1. Adjust the monitor’s synchronization malfunction controls. 2. Check that the monitor’s resolution matches the video setting or the video driver used (see Section 1). 3.
  • Page 126 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4-2 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution CD-ROM System power not on. 1. Turn system power on. Malfunction Disc tray does not open. 1. System power not on. Turn system power on. 2. System power failed. Insert about an inch of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole, until the tray opens.
  • Page 127 4-10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4-2 Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Zip Drive System power not on. 1. Turn system power on. Malfunction Cannot access Zip drive. 1. Check that the Zip drive driver software is loaded and not corrupted. 2.

  • Page 128: Cmos Battery Replacement

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-11 CMOS Battery Replacement Remove the 3-volt lithium battery from the system board as follows. Turn off and unplug the system unit and any external options connected to the system. CAUTION: Removing the battery from the system board causes the computer to lose system configuration information.
  • Page 129 4-12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Use fingers to carefully remove the battery from the battery clip on the system board (see Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4 Battery Removal WARNING: The battery can explode if it is incorrectly replaced or improperly discarded. Use only the same battery or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer when replacing the battery.

  • Page 130: Ups Battery Replacement

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-13 UPS Battery Replacement The battery in the UPS is automatically recharged and lasts a long time. When the battery starts to reach end-of-life, the Check Battery lamp lights, indicating that the battery should be replaced within four weeks. Use the following procedures to replace the battery. Remove power from the UPS and all connected devices.

  • Page 131: Replacing The Battery

    4-14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Remove the battery and install a new battery as follows. Press outward on the battery hold-down clip. Carefully remove the battery from the unit. Unplug the two battery wires from the battery and set the battery aside for proper disposal.

  • Page 132: Replacing The Battery Cover

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-15 Use the following procedure to replace the cover and reconnect all devices. Position the cover over the battery. Slide the cover into the UPS until it snaps in place (see Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7 Replacing the Battery Cover Turn the UPS over.

  • Page 133: Repair

    Section 5 Repair DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY This section contains step-by-step disassembly procedures for the system unit. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly. Each procedure is supported by a simplified disassembly illustration to facilitate removal. The detailed exploded-view diagram and parts lists for the systems are included at the end of this section.

  • Page 134: System Unit Cover Removal

    Repair When disassembling the system unit, follow these general rules. Turn off system power and unplug the system power cable. Turn off and disconnect all peripherals. When handling boards or chips, touch the system unit frame to discharge static. Do not disassemble parts other than those specified in the procedure. All screws are Phillips-head, unless otherwise specified.

  • Page 135: Expansion Board Removal

    Repair Expansion Board Removal Remove any installed expansion board(s) per the following steps. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. Disconnect any cables leading from the expansion board(s). Remove the screw from the expansion slot bracket (see Figure Section 5-1). Remove the expansion board.

  • Page 136: Front Panel Assembly Removal

    Repair Front Panel Assembly Removal Remove the front panel assembly from the chassis as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. CAUTION: The cable connectors for the hard drive LED, power LED, sleep switch, and reset switch plug into the inside of the front panel. The front panel must be removed before these cables can be disconnected.

  • Page 137: Blank Panel And Metal Slot Cover Removal

    Repair Figure Section 5-2 Front Panel Removal Blank Panel and Metal Slot Cover Removal Remove the blank panel and the metal slot cover from the chassis as follows. Remove the front panel as previously described. Remove the blank panel from the selected slot by pressing the panel tabs from inside the front panel and pushing the blank panel out (see Figure Section 5-4).

  • Page 138: Speaker Assembly Removal

    Repair Remove the two screws holding the metal slot cover to the front of the chassis. Remove the slot cover (see Figure Section 5-6). Figure Section 5-6 Removing the Metal Slot Cover Speaker Assembly Removal Remove the speaker per Figure Section 5-8 and the following steps.
  • Page 139 Repair Remove the system unit cover as previously described. Unplug the speaker cable from its connector on the system board. Slide the speaker over the raised spot and out from the speaker tabs. Remove the speaker from the system unit. Figure Section 5-8 Speaker and Card Guide/Fan Assembly Location...

  • Page 140: Card Guide And Fan Assembly Removal

    Repair Card Guide and Fan Assembly Removal Remove the card guide and fan assembly per Figure Section 5-8 and the following steps. Remove the system unit cover and front panel assembly as previously described. NOTE: The speaker must be removed before the Card Guide and Fan Assembly can be removed.

  • Page 141: Suspend Switch And Reset Switch Removal

    Repair Suspend Switch and Reset Switch Removal Remove the suspend switch or reset switch cable assembly per the following steps. Remove the system unit cover and front panel as previously described. CAUTION: The cable connectors for the hard drive LED, power LED, sleep switch, and reset switch plug into the inside of the front panel.

  • Page 142: Simm Removal

    5-10 Repair SIMM Removal Remove any optional SIMMs from the system board as follows. Remove the system unit cover and any expansion boards as previously described. Press the metal clips at the outer edges of the socket away from the SIMM (see Figure Section 5-10).

  • Page 143: 1/4-Inch Device Removal

    Repair 5-11 5 1/4-Inch Device Removal Remove a 5 1/4-inch device from the system unit as follows. Remove the system unit cover and front panel as previously described. Label and unplug all signal and power cables from any device(s) in the 5 1/4-inch device cage.

  • Page 144: 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive Removal

    5-12 Repair Figure Section 5-12 Removing the Device Screws 3 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive Removal Remove the 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. Unplug the hard disk drive power and signal cables from the hard disk drive. NOTE: When reinstalling the drive, note that all power cables are keyed to fit only in the correct position.

  • Page 145: 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal

    Repair 5-13 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal Remove the 3 1/2-inch diskette drive as follows. Remove the system unit cover and front panel as previously described. Unplug the diskette drive power cable and signal cable from the diskette drive. NOTE: When reinstalling the diskette drive, note that all power cables are keyed to fit only in the correct position.

  • Page 146: Power Supply Removal

    5-14 Repair Power Supply Removal Remove the power supply as follows. Remove the system unit cover as previously described. CAUTION: The cable connectors for the hard drive LED, power LED, sleep switch, and reset switch plug into the inside of the front panel. The front panel must be removed before these cables can be disconnected.

  • Page 147: Isa/Pci Backboard Removal

    Repair 5-15 ISA/PCI Backboard Removal Remove the ISA/PCI backboard as follows. Remove the system unit cover and all expansion boards as previously described. Remove the two backboard bracket screws (see Figure Section 5-20). Pull the backboard out of its socket on the system board and remove the backboard from the system unit.

  • Page 148: System Board Removal

    5-16 Repair System Board Removal Remove the system board per the following steps. Remove the following components as previously described: system unit cover expansion boards ISA/PCI backboard. Label and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. Appendix A provides the connector identifiers and pin assignments for each connector. Remove the screws that hold the system board to the system unit chassis (see Figure Section 5-22).

  • Page 149: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    Customers in the U.S., call 1 (800) 233- 6321; in Canada, call 1 (800) 727-2787. To order options in the U.S., call NECCSD Sales Info at 1-800-NEC-INFO. Table Section 5-2 PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Series Model Numbers Series Computer Model Number...
  • Page 150 1.6-GB IDE Hard Disk Drive 158-050395-377 2.5-GB IDE Hard Disk Drive 158-050395-376 Iomega Zip Drive, 100 MB 158-052125-000 NEC 8X CD-ROM Reader CDR-1450A/BR 1.44-MB Diskette Drive, 3 1/2-Inch x 1-Inch 158-056414-000 Internal Speaker with cable 158-050865-008 5 1/4-Inch Blank Plastic Panel...
  • Page 151 Repair 5-19 Table Section 5-3 PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Computers FRU List* Item Description Part Number Speakers, 8-Watt (with Adapter) 158-050980-000 Power Supply (200 Watt) with Power-On Switch and Cable 158-050684-004 Fan Assembly 158-050865-006 Card Edge Guide 158-052127-012 System Board, 256 KB cache, 1 MB EDO, ATI VT2 158-056445-000 ISA/PCI Backplane 158-026232-001C...
  • Page 152 5-20 Repair Figure Section 5-24 PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Computers Illustrated Parts Breakdown* * This data was prepared February 1997. For an up-to-date listing of spare parts, please call FastFacts at 1 (800) 366-0476 and order document 42181599.

  • Page 153: Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

    Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments This appendix describes the system board connector pin assignments. Figure A-1 shows the locations of the system board internal connectors. Figure A-2 shows the locations of the system board external connectors. Table A-1 identifies the connector function with the connector number.
  • Page 154 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-2 System Board External Connectors...

  • Page 155: Serial Interface

    Connector Pin Assignments Table A-1 System Board Connectors Function Connector Number Type VGA Monitor J27 (VGA) 15 pin female sub D-shell Microphone In MIC IN 1/8-Inch banana connector Line In LINE IN 1/8-Inch banana connector Line Out LINE OUT 1/8-Inch banana connector 1 x 3 pin male straight Modem In 1 x 4 pin male straight...

  • Page 156: Serial Interface Connectors

    Connector Pin Assignments SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS Serial interface signals are output from the system board through an external 9-pin COM port connector at J9 and an internal 10-pin COM header connector at J6. The 9-pin, D- subconnector is located at the rear of the system unit. The 10-pin header is located internally on the system board.

  • Page 157: Parallel Interface Connector

    Connector Pin Assignments PARALLEL INTERFACE CONNECTOR The system has a 25-pin parallel port at J20 on the system board. Parallel interface specifications for this port conform to the IBM-PC interface. Pin locations and pin assignments for the parallel interface connector are shown in Figure A-4 and Table A-3. Figure A-4 Parallel Interface Connector...
  • Page 158 Connector Pin Assignments Table A-3 Parallel Printer Port Connector Pin Assignments Signal Strobe Data bit 0 Data bit 1 Data bit 2 Data bit 3 Data bit 4 Data bit 5 Data bit 6 Data bit 7 Acknowledge Busy Select Auto feed XT Error Initialize...

  • Page 159: Vga Interface Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments VGA INTERFACE CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS Video signals are output from the system board through a VGA interface connector at J27, which is a 15-pin, D-subconnector (VESA VS890803-2) located at the rear of the system unit. Figure A-5 and Table A-4 show the connector pin locations and pin assignments. Figure A-5 VGA Interface Connector Table A-4 VGA Interface Connector Pin Assignments Signal...

  • Page 160: Pc Speaker Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments PC SPEAKER CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS PC speaker connector (J12) pin locations and pin assignments are shown in Table A-5. Table A-5 PC Speaker Connector Pin Assignments Signal Speaker data out Logic ground Logic ground +5 Volts POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR Voltages from the power supply are input to the system board through the power supply connector (J1).

  • Page 161: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors

    Connector Pin Assignments KEYBOARD AND MOUSE CONNECTORS The keyboard and mouse use standard PS/2 connectors at J7. Pin assignments are given in Table A-6. Table A-6 Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pin Assignments Keyboard Connector Mouse Connector Keyboard Data Mouse Data +5V, (fused) +5V, (fused) Keyboard Clk...

  • Page 162: Diskette Drive Interface Pin Assignments

    A-10 Connector Pin Assignments DISKETTE DRIVE INTERFACE PIN ASSIGNMENTS Table A-9 provides the pin assignments for the diskette drive interface connector at J5. Table A-9 Diskette Drive Connector Pin Assignments Description Description Logic ground DENSITY SELECT Not used Not used Logic ground Not used Logic ground...

  • Page 163: Ide Interface Connectors

    Connector Pin Assignments A-11 IDE INTERFACE CONNECTORS All signal levels in the IDE interface are TTL compatible. A logic 1 is a signal whose voltage level is between 2.0 and 5.0 V. A logic 0 is a signal measuring between 0.00 V and 0.70 V.

  • Page 164: Simm Sockets

    A-12 Connector Pin Assignments SIMM SOCKETS Table A-11 provides the SIMM socket (SIMM1, SIMM2, SIMM3, SIMM4) pin assignments. Table A-11 SIMM Socket Pin Assignments Signal Signal Signal RAS3 RAS2 PARITY DATA2 PARITY DATA0 PARITY DATA1 PARITY DATA3 CAS0* CAS2* CAS3* CAS1* RAS0 RAS1...

  • Page 165: Isa/Pci-Bus Backboard Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments A-13 ISA/PCI-BUS BACKBOARD CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS Table A-12 provides the pin assignments for the ISA/PCI-bus backboard connector at J10 on the system board. Table A-12 ISA/PCI-Bus Backboard Connector Pin Assignments Signal Signal Signal Signal IOCHCK SD07 RSET DRV SD06 -PCIINT1 -PCIINT3...
  • Page 166 A-14 Connector Pin Assignments Table A-12 ISA/PCI-Bus Backboard Connector Pin Assignments Signal Signal Signal Signal SA03 BALE -FRAME -IRDY SA02 -CBE2 -DEVSEL SA01 -TRDY -PLOCK SA00 -STOP -PERR SBHE -MEMCS16 SDONE -SERR LAB23 -I/OCS16 -SB0 AD15 LAB22 IRQ10 -CBE1 AD14 LAB21 IRQ11 AD12...

  • Page 167: Isa Expansion Bus Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments A-15 ISA EXPANSION BUS CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The expansion slots signals, voltages, and grounds are supplied through the bus connectors. There are no active components on the ISA/PCI-bus backboard. Table A-13 provides the pin assignments for the ISA expansion slots. Table A-13 ISA Expansion Slot Pin Assignments Direction Signal...
  • Page 168 A-16 Connector Pin Assignments Table A-13 ISA Expansion Slot Pin Assignments Direction Signal Direction Signal Input/Output SA04 Output Input/Output SA03 Output BALE Input/Output SA02 Power Input/Output SA01 Output Input/Output SA00 Ground Input/Output SBHE Input MEMCS16 Input/Output LAB23 Input I/OCS16 Input/Output LAB22 Input IRQ10...

  • Page 169: Pci Expansion Bus Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments A-17 PCI EXPANSION BUS CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The expansion slots signals, voltages, and grounds are supplied through the bus connectors. There are no active components on the ISA/PCI-bus backboard. Table A-14 provides the pin assignments for the PCI expansion slots. Table A-14 PCI Expansion Slot Pin Assignments Signal Signal...
  • Page 170 A-18 Connector Pin Assignments Table A-14 PCI Expansion Slot Pin Assignments Signal Signal IRDY- FRAME- DEVSEL- CBE2- PLOCK- TRDY- PERR- STOP- SERR- SDONE AD15 SBO- AD14 CBE1- AD12 Ground Ground Ground Ground AD10 AD13 AD11 CBE0- Ground Ground Ground Ground...

  • Page 171: Cd Audio-In Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments A-19 CD AUDIO-IN CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The pin assignments for the CD audio-in connector (J21) are provided in Table A-15. Table A-15 CD Audio-In Connector Pin Assignments Signal Ground Right channel Ground Left channel MIDI/GAME PORT CONNECTOR The pin assignments for the MIDI/game connector (J8) are provided in Table A-16.

  • Page 172: Modem-In Connector Pin Assignments

    A-20 Connector Pin Assignments MODEM-IN CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The pin assignments for the modem-in connector (J23) are provided in Table A-17. Table A-17 Modem-In Connector Pin Assignments Signal Logic ground Modem MIC out Logic ground Modem speaker in POWER LED CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The pin assignments for the power LED connector (J15) are provided in Table A-18.

  • Page 173: Microphone In Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments A-21 MICROPHONE IN CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The pin assignments for the microphone in connector (J22) are provided in Table A-20. Table A-20 Microphone In Connector Pin Assignments Signal Mic-In left Mic-In right Ground RESET CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The pin assignments for the reset connector (S1) are provided in Table A-21.

  • Page 174: Video Memory Card Connectors Pin Assignments

    A-22 Connector Pin Assignments VIDEO MEMORY CARD CONNECTORS PIN ASSIGNMENTS The pin assignments for the video memory card connectors (J17 and J25)) are provided in Table A-23 and Table A-24. Table A-23 Video Memory Card Connector J17 Pin Assignments Description Description Ground MD10...
  • Page 175 Connector Pin Assignments A-23 Table A-24 Video Memory Card Connector J25 Pin Assignments Description Description Ground MD16 MD17 MD18 MD19 MD20 MD21 MD22 MD23 Ground MD24 MD25 MD26 MD27 MD28 MD29 MD30 MD31 RAS0 Ground RAS1 Ground MD48 MD49 MD50 MD51 MD52 Ground...

  • Page 176: Universal Serial Bus Connectors Pin Assignments

    A-24 Connector Pin Assignments UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS CONNECTORS PIN ASSIGNMENTS The pin assignments for the universal serial bus (USB) connectors (J4 top, J4 bottom) are provided in Table A-25. Table A-25 Universal Serial Bus Connector Pin Assignments Signal +5V (cable power) - Data + Data Ground (cable ground)

  • Page 177: Ami Multimedia Connector

    Connector Pin Assignments A-25 AMI MULTIMEDIA CONNECTOR The pin assignments for the four different AMI modes supported through the same AMI multimedia connector (J26) on the system board are provided in Table A-26 through Table A-29. Table A-26 AMI Multimedia (Standard VFS Mode) Connector Pin Assignments Description Description DATA0...
  • Page 178 A-26 Connector Pin Assignments Table A-27 AMI Multimedia (DVS Mode) Connector Pin Assignments Description Description DATA0 DGND DATA1 DGND DATA2 DGND DATA3 BS#1 DATA4 CONTRL DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 DGND DGND BS#0 DGND Not used VFSENSE# Not used DGND SNRDY# RESET# MASK0 Not used RESVD...
  • Page 179 Connector Pin Assignments A-27 Table A-28 AMI Multimedia (MDP Mode) Connector Pin Assignments Description Description DATA0 DGND DATA1 DGND DATA2 DGND DATA3 DATA4 DATA5 RDY/INT DATA6 SDA/SAD4 DATA7 DGND DCLK DGND SAD0 DGND SAD1 VFSENSE# SAD2 DGND SAD3 SAD7 RESET# SAD5 SAD6 RESVD...
  • Page 180 A-28 Connector Pin Assignments Table A-29 AMI Multimedia (MPP Mode) Connector Pin Assignments Description Description DATA0 DGND DATA1 DGND DATA2 DGND DATA3 DATA4 DATA5 RDY/INT DATA6 DATA7 DGND DCLK DGND SAD0 DGND SAD1 VFSENSE# SAD2 DGND SAD3 SAD7 RESET# SAD5 SAD6 SAD4 +12V...

  • Page 181: Appendix B Hard Disk Drive Specifications And Jumper Settings

    This appendix provides specifications and jumper settings for the Maxtor 1.6-GB and Western Digital 2.5-GB hard disk drives used in NEC PowerMate Office 2513/2516 Series computers. See Table 1-1 in Section 1 to identify system usage for a particular hard disk drive.
  • Page 182 Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings Table B-1 1.6-GB Hard Disk Drive Specifications Features Maxtor 71626AP 1.6-GB Hard Disk Drive Rotation Speed 4,480 rpm Data Transfer Rate (buffer to host) 16.6 MB/s, Mode 4 Start/Stop Cycles 50,000 minimum Buffer Size 128 KB Interface The 1.6-GB hard disk drive jumpers set the drive as a master or as a slave.

  • Page 183: 2.5-Gb Hard Disk Drive Specifications And Jumper Settings

    Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings 2.5-GB HARD DISK DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS AND JUMPER SETTINGS The 2.5-GB IDE hard disk drive is connected via a three-connector IDE cable to the primary (fast) IDE channel on the system board. The hard disk drive is set as the master device on the primary IDE channel.
  • Page 184 Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings The 2.5 GB hard disk drive jumpers set the drive as a master or as a slave. The drive is factory set as the master on the primary PCI/IDE channel. The Zip drive shipped with the 2.5 GB 2516 model is connected to the primary PCI/IDE port and set as the slave.

  • Page 185: Appendix C System Board Jumpers

    Appendix C System Board Jumpers This appendix provides jumper setting information for configuring PowerMate Office 2513/2516 computers for a particular requirement. Situations that require changing the jumper settings include: upgrading the processor clearing a password. CAUTION: Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for the shipped configuration.

  • Page 186: Changing Processor Jumper Settings

    System Board Jumpers CHANGING PROCESSOR JUMPER SETTINGS Use the following procedure when replacing the installed processor with a faster speed processor. Jumper blocks requiring changes include the Processor Speed blocks. Turn off and unplug the system and any connected external options. WARNING: System power must be off before removing the cover and changing a jumper.

  • Page 187: Changing The Password

    System Board Jumpers Figure C-2 Processor Speed Jumper Settings CHANGING THE PASSWORD If a password is forgotten, use the following procedure to clear the current password and to set a new one. Turn off and unplug the system and any connected external options. WARNING: System power must be off before removing the cover and changing a jumper setting.
  • Page 188 System Board Jumpers Remove the jumper from the Password Clear jumper block. Reinstall any removed expansion boards. Reinstall the system unit cover. Connect and power up the system and any removed peripherals. Rerun Setup to set a new password (see Section 2).

  • Page 189: Eight-Speed Cd-Rom Reader

    This technology allows data to be transferred at up to 1200 KB/second. This allows the user to obtain data faster and to see smoother animation and video. Table D-1 lists the specifications for the NEC eight-speed CD-ROM reader. Jumpers and connectors are described after the table.

  • Page 190: Appendix E Zip Drive Specifications And Jumper Settings

    Appendix E Zip Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings This appendix provides specifications and jumper settings for the Iomega Zip drive used in some PowerMate Office 2516 models. See Table 1-1 in Section 1 to identify Zip drive usage. The Zip drive comes pre-installed in the middle 5 1/4-inch accessible device slot. The Zip drive is connected to the primary PCI/IDE connector on the system board via the three- connector IDE cable also connecting the hard disk drive.
  • Page 191 Zip Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings Table E-1 Zip Drive Specifications Feature Iomega Zip Drive Specification Performance Sustained Data Transfer Rate Up to 11.2 Mbits/sec Burst Transfer Rate Up to 26.7 Mbits/sec Minimum Seek 4.0 ms Average Seek 29.0 ms Maximum Seek 55.0 ms Average Latency...
  • Page 192 Zip Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings The Zip drive has one six-pin configuration jumper block on the back of the drive. Jumpers on the block configure the drive as a slave (factory set) or master. Descriptions of the jumpers are as follows Cable Select Mode (Master Drive Automatic Selection) —...
  • Page 193 CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings Table D-1 NEC Eight-Speed CD-ROM Specifications Feature NEC CD-ROM Specification Performance Data Transfer Rate 1200 KB/sec Burst Transfer Rate PI/O Mode 3 support Seek Time Full Stroke Access 260 ms (typical) Memory Buffer 128 KB...
  • Page 194 Power connector — connects the reader to the power supply via a power supply cable. The NEC eight-speed CD-ROM reader has two jumper blocks on the back of the reader. Jumpers on connector block A enable or disable the single drive mode function of the reader and sets test modes (for factory use only).

  • Page 195: Glossary

    Glossary applications programs Software designed to perform specific functions, like solving business or mathematical problems. asynchronous communications Method of data transmission where characters are preceded by a start bit and followed by a stop bit, permitting the time between characters to vary. AUTOEXEC.BAT A batch program file that the operating system runs to define hardware device characteristics.
  • Page 196 Glossary-2 An electronic circuit within a computer used for transmitting data or electrical power from one device to another. busy lamp Indicator on the front of the diskette drive that lights when the drive is writing to or reading from a diskette. byte Group of eight contiguous bits.
  • Page 197 Glossary-3 CONFIG.SYS A text file that tells the computer where in memory to load the operating system, what device drivers to install, and what memory management features to activate. conventional RAM The first megabyte of RAM in the system which contains 640 KB of base memory and 384 KB of reserved memory.
  • Page 198 Glossary-4 hardware The electrical and mechanical parts from which a computer is made. hertz (Hz) A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. input/output (I/O) The process of transferring data between the computer and external devices. Intelligent Drive Electronics. A hard disk drive type that has controller electronics built into the drive and delivers high throughput.
  • Page 199 Glossary-5 microprocessor A semiconductor central processing unit that is the principal component of a microcomputer. Usually contained on a single chip that includes an arithmetic logic unit, control logic, and control-memory unit. millisecond (ms) One-thousandth of one second; 0.001 second. mode A method of operation;...
  • Page 200 Glossary-6 password A string of characters that the user must enter before the system allows access or system privileges. peripheral Input or output device not under direct computer control. A printer is a peripheral device. pixels Picture elements. Tiny dots that make up a screen image. port Provides the means for an interface between the microprocessor and external devices.
  • Page 201 Glossary-7 resolution The degree of screen image clarity. Video display resolution is determined by the number of pixels on the screen. Resolution is usually specified in pixels by scan lines, for example, 640 by 480. See pixels. RS-232C Standard interface for serial devices. serial interface An interface that communicates information one bit at a time.
  • Page 202 Glossary-8 volatile memory Storage media that loses its data when system power is turned off. Standard memory and memory that you add to your computer are volatile memory. See nonvolatile memory. wait state The additional cycle beyond the minimum cycles required by the microprocessor to complete a memory transaction.

  • Page 203: Index

    2-9 operation, 2-10, 2-12 Disassembly, 5-1 CD-ROM reader jumper settings, D-1 3 1/2-inch diskette drive, 5-12 NEC eight-speed CD-ROM, D-3 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive, 5-11 CD-ROM reader specifications, D-1 5 1/4-inch device, 5-10 NEC eight-speed CD-ROM, D-1...
  • Page 204 3-21 Jumpers expansion board removal, 3-9 CD-ROM, D-1 expansion boards, 3-6 locations, system board, C-1 external options, 3-36 NEC eight-speed CD-ROM, D-1 precautions, 3-2 password, C-3 processor upgrade, 3-18 system board, C-1 SIMM installation, 3-14 password, C-3 SIMM memory, 3-10...
  • Page 205 Index-3 power, 2-8 power management, 2-9 Packing, 2-1 voltage selector switch, 2-2, 2-7 Parallel interface, 1-20 Setup and Operation, 2-1 addressing and interrupts, 1-20 unpacking, 2-1 Password, 2-29 Setup utility, 2-17 options, 2-29 advanced menu parameters, 2-26 supervisor, 2-29 boot menu, 2-31 user, 2-29 boot options, 2-25 PCI auto configuration, 1-19...
  • Page 206 Index-4 features, 1-7 emergency tray eject, 2-11 flash ROM, 1-11 jumper settings, E-2, E-3 integrated audio, 1-24 specifications, E-1 integrated graphics, 1-16 interrupt controller, 1-15 ISA bus, 1-19 jumper settings, C-1 parallel interface, 1-20 PCI local bus, 1-19 PCI/IDE ports, 1-20 processor, 1-10 secondary cache, 1-10 video memory, 1-17...
  • Page 207 (For United States Use Only) FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: 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.
  • Page 208 If the modem malfunctions, all repairs should be performed by NEC Computer Systems Division or an NECCSD Authorized Service Center. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to NEC Computer Systems Division or to an NECCSD Authorized Service Center. Service can be obtained at: NEC Computer Systems Division Packard Bell NEC, Inc.
  • Page 209 (For Canadian Use Only) This equipment is a Class B digital apparatus which complies with the Radio Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c.1374. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme àu Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique, C.R.C., ch.1374. Canadian Department of Communications Modem Connection Requirements NOTE: The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment.
  • Page 210 BATTERY REPLACEMENT A lithium battery in your computer maintains system configuration information. In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information, NECCSD recommends that you replace the battery (see Section 4, "Maintenance and Troubleshooting," for battery removal procedures). WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

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