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NEC DIRECTION SP - SERVICE User Manual (191 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.9 MB

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

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

15
- Front Features
  16
  - System Controls and Lamps
    17
  - Diskette Drive a
    18
  - CD-ROM/DVD Drive
    19
- Your Computer
  19
  - Back Features
    21
    
    External Connectors
    23
  - Power Supply Features
    25
  - Zip Drive
    26
  - Speakers
    27
  - Mouse
    28
2 Using Your Computer

29
- System Operation
  30
  - Starting up
    30
  - Shutting down
    31
  - Setting the Date and Time
    32
  - Using Diskettes
    32
  - Using Cds
    34
    
    Handling Compact Discs
    34
    
    Loading a CD
    36
    
    Removing a CD
    36
  - Using Your System's Audio Functions
    36
  - Setting Power Management
    36
  - Protecting Your System
    37
    
    Setting a Password
    38
    
    Using a Password
    39
- Productivity
  39
  - Saving Your Work
    39
  - Backing up Your Work
    40
  - Printing a Document
    40
- Display Properties
  41
- System Care
  43
- Online Documentation
  46
- Where to Go from here
  46
- Quick Reference to Information about
  47
3 Understanding System Features

48
- Standard Features
  48
- System Chassis
  49
- System Board Components
  49
  - Processor
    49
  - Drive Interfaces
    49
  - Ports
    50
  - System Memory
    50
  - Intel Xcelerator Multifunction Controller
    50
  - Flash ROM
    50
  - Plug and Play
    51
  - Graphics and Multimedia Features
    51
    
    Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Interface
    51
    
    Audio
    52
    
    Video Support
    52
  - Super I/O Controller
    52
  - USB Ports
    53
  - Dual IDE Channels
    53
  - Power-Saving Feature
    53
- Options and Upgrades
  53
  - Network Interface Card
    54
  - Modem
    54
  - Removable Storage
    54
  - Keyboard
    54
  - Speakers
    54
  - Video
    55
4 System BIOS and Utilities

56
- System BIOS and the Setup Utility
  56
  - Setup Utility
    57
    
    When to Use Setup
    57
    
    How to Start Setup
    58
    
    How to Use Setup
    58
  - Maintenance Menu
    59
  - Main Menu
    59
  - Advanced Menu
    62
    
    Peripheral Configuration Submenu
    63
    
    IDE Configuration Submenu
    65
    
    Floppy Options Submenu
    68
    
    DMI Event Logging Submenu
    69
    
    Resource Configuration Submenu
    70
    
    Video Configuration Submenu
    70
  - Security Menu
    72
    
    How to Set a Password
    73
    
    How to Disable Password Protection
    74
  - Power Menu
    75
  - Boot Menu
    77
    
    Hard Drive Submenu
    80
    
    Removable Devices Submenu
    80
  - Exit Menu
    80
- Bios Flash Utility
  82
- Video Drivers
  84
5 Installing Options

85
- Option Installation
  85
  - Safety Precautions
    86
- Cover Removal and Replacement
  87
  - Removing the Access Cover
    88
  - Replacing the Access Cover
    89
- Expansion Boards
  90
  - Installing an Expansion Board
    92
  - Removing an Expansion Board
    95
- Memory Upgrade
  96
  - Removing a DIMM
    98
- Sample Memory Configurations
  98
  - Installing a DIMM
    99
  - Data Storage Devices
    101
    
    Locating Device Slots
    101
    
    Preparing the Device
    102
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    103
    
    Identifying Device Cables
    103
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    104
    
    System Power Cables
    105
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    106
    
    Cabling Storage Devices
    106
    
    Cabling an Accessible 5 1/4-Inch Device
    107
    
    Installing Storage Devices
    108
    
    Removing the CD-ROM/DVD Drive
    109
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    109
    
    Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Device
    110
    
    Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device
    116
    
    Replacing the Front Panel
    118
  - External Options
    119
    
    Connecting a Parallel Printer
    119
    
    Connecting a Serial Device
    120
6 Setting System Board Jumpers

122
- Locating the Jumper
  122
- Clearing Your Password
  123
- System Board Jumper Settings
  123
  - Recovering the BIOS
    125
24-Hour Information Services

127
- NEC CSD Website
  128
- NEC CSD FTP Site
  129
- NEC CSD Faxflash Service
  129
- NEC CSD Bulletin Board Service
  131
- Email/Fax Technical Support Service
  133
- NEC CSD Technical Support Services
  134
8 If You Have a Problem

135
- Problem Checklist
  136
- Solutions to Common Problems
  137
  - System Problems
    137
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    139
  - Monitor Problems
    140
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    141
  - CD-ROM/DVD Drive Problems
    141
  - Speaker Problems
    142
  - Microphone Problems
    142
- Getting Help
  142
- Battery Replacement
  144
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

147
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  147
- Arrange Your Equipment
  149
- Adjust Your Chair
  150
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  152
- Adjust Your Monitor
  154
- Vary Your Workday
  156
- Preexisting Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  157
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  158
  - Checking Your Chair
    158
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    158
  - Checking Your Mouse
    158
  - Checking Your Monitor
    158
  - Checking You
    159
System Specifications

160
- Standard Features
  160
  - Processor
    160
  - Second Level Cache
    161
  - Memory
    161
- Acceptable DIMM Options
  161
- Sample Memory Configurations
  162
  - Chipset
    163
    
    Intel 82443EX PCI/AGP Controller (PAC
    163
    
    Intel 82371EB PCI ISA IDE Xccelerator (PIIX4E
    164
    
    Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP
    166
    
    Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support
    166
    
    IDE Support
    167
    
    Serial Port
    167
    
    Super I/O Controller
    167
    
    Diskette Drive Controller
    168
    
    Keyboard and Mouse
    168
    
    Parallel Port
    168
    
    Audio Support
    169
    
    Interrupt Requests (Irqs
    169
- Interrupt Assignments
  169
  - Audio Subsystem
    170
  - Audio Connectors
    170
  - CD-ROM Audio Connector
    170
  - Expansion Slots
    170
  - Bios
    170
  - Monitor Support
    171
  - Power Supply
    171
- Input Requirements
  171
  - Power Consumption
    172
  - DC Voltage
    172
- Output DC Load Requirements
  172
  - Environmental Specifications
    173
    
    Ambient Temperature
    173
    
    Humidity
    173
System Board, Connectors, and Error Messages

174
- System Board
  174
- Connectors
  175
  - Rear Panel Connectors
    176
- System Board External Connectors
  176
  - Internal Connectors
    177
- System Board Internal Connectors
  177
  - Error Messages
    179
  - Beep Codes
    183
  - Beep Codes
    184

NEC DIRECTION SP - SERVICE Service Manual (139 pages)

Desktop and minitower Pentium II systems

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

Table of Contents
2
Preface
10
Abbreviations
11
Technical Information

14
Tables

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

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

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

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

80
Appendix A System Specifications

108
Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments

114
Appendix C System Resources

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

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Table of Contents

Using this Guide

1 Introducing Your Computer

2 Using Your Computer

3 Understanding System Features

4 System BIOS and Utilities

5 Installing Options

6 Setting System Board Jumpers

24-Hour Information Services

8 If You Have a Problem

Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

System Specifications

System Board, Connectors, and Error Messages

NEC DIRECTION SP - SERVICE Service Manual (139 pages)

Table of Contents

Technical Information

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Setup Utility

Option Installation

Figures

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Disassembly and Reassembly

Appendix A System Specifications

Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments

Appendix C System Resources

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