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NEC POWERMATE PRO150 Service Manual (167 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.05 MB

Table of Contents
2
Preface
12
Abbreviations
13
Section 1 Technical Information

15
- List of Figures
  
  16
- System Chassis
  16
- System Controls and Storage Device Slots
  16
- System Board
  17
  - Processor and Secondary Cache
    18
List of Tables

18
- System Board Feature Components
  18
  - System BIOS
    19
  - I/O Addressing
    20
- System Memory Map
  20
  - System Memory
    21
- I/O Address Map
  21
  - Interrupt Controller
    22
  - Plug and Play
    23
- Interrupt Level Assignments
  23
  - ISA Bus
    24
  - PCI Local Bus
    24
  - PCI/IDE Ports
    24
  - Parallel Interface
    24
  - Serial Interface
    25
- Parallel Port Addressing and Interrupts
  25
  - Infrared Interface
    26
- Serial Port Addressing and Interrupts
  26
- Video Board
  27
  - Video Support
    27
  - Video Playback
    28
- Sound Board
  28
- SCSI Board
  29
- Network Board
  30
- Diskette Drive
  30
- Hard Disk Drive
  30
- Network Board LED Definitions
  30
- Six-Speed CD-ROM
  31
  - CD-ROM Reader Operation
    31
- Hard Disk Drive Jumper Settings
  31
  - CD-ROM Reader Settings
    32
- CD-ROM Reader Controls and Indicators
  32
- CD-ROM Jumper Settings
  32
- Power Supply
  33
- Keyboard
  33
- Mouse
  33
- Speakers
  33
- Microphone
  33
- Specifications
  34
Section 2 Setup and Operation

38
- Unpacking and Repacking
  38
- System Setup
  38
  - Keyboard, Mouse, and Power Cables Connection
    38
- Voltage Selector Switch
  39
- Peripheral Connections
  39
  - Monitor Connection
    40
  - Speakers Connections
    40
- Monitor Cable Ferrite Core
  40
- Speaker Cables
  41
- Connecting the Two Speakers
  41
- Attaching the Y-Cable
  42
  - Microphone Connection
    43
- Connecting Speaker Components
  43
- Starting up
  44
- Windows NT 3.51 and Driver Installation
  44
- System Buttons, Lamps, and IR Window
  44
- Setup Utility
  50
  - When to Use Setup
    51
  - How to Start Setup
    51
  - How to Use Setup
    52
- Navigation Keys
  52
  - Main Menu
    53
    
    System Date/Time
    53
    
    Diskette Drive
    53
    
    Hard Disk
    53
- Hard Disk Assignments
  54
- Partitioned Hard Disk Assignments
  54
  - Hard Disk Submenu
    55
  - Hard Disk Type
    55
  - Maximum Capacity
    55
  - IDE Translation Mode
    55
  - Multiple Sector Setting
    55
  - Fast Programmed I/O Modes
    55
  - Language
    57
  - Boot Options
    57
  - Boot Options Submenu
    57
  - Boot Sequence
    58
  - System Cache
    58
  - Boot Speed
    58
  - Numlock
    58
  - Setup Prompt
    58
  - Typematic Rate Programming
    58
  - Video Mode
    59
  - Mouse
    59
  - Base Memory
    59
  - Extended Memory
    59
  - Advanced Menu
    60
    
    Processor Type
    60
    
    Processor Speed
    60
    
    Cache Size
    60
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    60
    
    Peripheral Submenu
    60
    
    Advanced Chipset Configuration
    60
    
    Advanced Chipset Submenu
    62
    
    Base Memory Size
    62
    
    ISA LFB Size
    62
    
    ISA LFB Base Address
    62
    
    Video Palette Snoop
    62
    
    Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)
    62
    
    PCI Burst
    62
    
    Banks 0 and 1 SIMM Detected
    62
    
    Plug and Play Configuration
    64
    
    Plug and Play Submenu
    64
  - Security Menu
    66
- Security Passwords
  66
  - Exit Menu
    68
    
    Exit Saving Changes
    68
    
    Exit Discarding Changes
    68
    
    Load Setup Defaults
    68
    
    Discard Changes
    69
- Flash Utility
  69
  - NEC Bulletin Board Service
    70
  - Using the BIOS Update Utility
    71
Section 3 Option Installation

72
- General Rules for Installing Options
  72
  - Precautions
    72
  - Optional Hardware
    73
- Removing the System Unit Side Panel
  74
  - Removing the Side Panel
    75
- Side Panel Removal
  75
  - Replacing the Side Panel
    76
- Adding Internal Options
  76
  - Expansion Boards
    77
- System Board Upgrade Sockets and Connectors
  77
  - Slot Locations
    78
  - Expansion Board Installation
    78
- Expansion Slots Locations
  78
- Removing a Slot Cover
  79
- Inserting the Expansion Board
  79
  - Expansion Board Removal
    80
  - SIMM Upgrade
    80
    
    Checking the Memory in the System
    81
- Recommended Memory Upgrade Path
  81
  - SIMM Removal
    82
  - SIMM Installation
    82
- Removing a SIMM
  82
  - Processor Upgrade
    83
- Inserting the SIMM
  83
  - Processor Removal
    84
- Releasing the Processor
  84
  - Processor Installation
    85
- Aligning the Processor
  85
  - Video Upgrade
    86
- Aligning the Video WRAM Module with the Socket
  86
  - Data Storage Devices
    87
    
    Device Support
    87
    
    Device Slots
    87
    
    Device Preparation
    88
- Device Slot Locations
  88
  - Device Cables
    89
  - Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    89
  - IDE Signal Cables
    89
  - System Power Cables
    89
- System Board Cable Connectors
  89
- Diskette Drive Signal Cable
  90
- IDE Cable Connectors
  90
  - Device Cabling
    91
- Power Cable Connectors
  91
  - Cabling an IDE Device
    92
- Connecting IDE Device Cables
  92
  - Cabling a Diskette Drive
    93
  - Storage Device Installation
    93
    
    Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    93
    
    Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive
    93
- Connecting 1.2-MB Diskette Drive Cables
  93
  - Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    94
  - Replacing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    95
- Securing a 3 1/2-Inch Drive
  95
- Removing the Front Panel
  96
- Securing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
  96
  - Removing the Front Panel
    97
  - Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    98
- Removing the Blank Panels
  98
- Attaching the Device Rails
  99
- Inserting the Device
  99
  - Replacing the Front Panel
    100
  - Aligning the Front Panel
    100
- Adding External Options
  101
  - Parallel Printer
    101
- Connecting a Printer Cable
  101
  - Serial Devices
    102
  - SCSI Devices
    102
- Connecting an RS-232C Cable
  102
- Connecting a SCSI Cable
  103
Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

104
- NEC Service and Information Telephone Numbers
  104
- Maintenance
  105
  - System Cleaning
    105
  - Keyboard Cleaning
    106
- Removing the Keyboard Enclosure
  106
  - Mouse Cleaning
    107
- Removing the Mouse Ball Cover
  107
- Troubleshooting
  108
  - Error Messages
    108
- System Error Messages
  108
- PCI Error Messages
  110
  - Diagnosing and Solving Problems
    111
- Problems and Solutions
  111
  - Beep Codes
    115
- Diagnostic Beep Codes
  115
  - CMOS Battery Replacement
    116
- Battery Socket Location
  116
- Battery Removal
  117
Section 5 Repair

118
- Disassembly and Reassembly
  118
- Section 5 Repair Disassembly and Reassembly
  118
- Powermate Pro150 Series System Unit Disassembly Sequence
  118
  - Side Panel Removal
    119
  - Side Panel Removal
    120
  - Expansion Board Removal
    121
  - SIMM Removal
    122
- SIMM Socket
  122
  - Front Panel Assembly Removal
    123
  - Blank Panel and Metal Cover Plate Removal
    123
  - Front Panel Removal
    123
  - 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket Removal
    124
- Blank Panel Tabs
  124
- Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
  124
  - 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
    125
  - Inch Diskette Drive Cables
    125
  - 1/2-Inch Hard Disk Drive Removal
    126
- Diskette Drive Bracket Screws
  126
  - Inch Hard Disk Drive Cables
    126
  - 1/4-Inch Device Removal
    127
- Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive
  127
  - Card Guide/Fan Bracket Removal
    128
  - Inserting the Device
    128
- Removing the Device Rails
  128
  - Fan Removal
    129
- Card Guide/Fan Bracket Tab
  129
- Fan Tab on Card Guide/Fan Bracket
  129
  - Speaker Assembly Removal
    130
- Speaker Tabs
  130
  - Power Supply Removal
    131
- Power Supply Screws
  131
  - System Board Removal
    132
- Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  133
- Powermate Pro150 Series Field-Replaceable Parts List
  133
- Powermate Pro150 Series Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  135
- Powermate Pro150 Series Memory Options
  136
- Powermate Pro150 Series Documentation and Packaging
  136
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

138
- Parallel Interface Connector
  138
- Serial Interface Connectors
  139
- Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
  140
- Power Supply Connector
  141
- Diskette Drive Connector
  142
- IDE Connectors
  143
- Hard Drive LED Connector
  144
- Power LED Connector
  144
- Reset Button Connector
  145
- Infrared Connector
  146
- System Unit Fan Connector
  146
- Speaker Connector
  147
- ISA Connectors
  148
- PCI Connectors
  150
Appendix B System Board Settings

153
- Changing Jumper Settings
  153
  - Processor Jumpers
    155
  - Factory Configuration Jumpers
    155
  - User Password Jumper
    155
  - CMOS RAM Jumper
    156
- Clear Password Setting
  156
- Normal Password Setting
  156
  - Setup Program Jumper
    157
- Clear CMOS Setting
  157
- Normal CMOS Setting
  157
  - Recovery Boot Enable Jumper
    158
- Disable Setup Setting
  158
- Normal Setup Setting
  158
- BIOS Recovery Setting
  159
- Normal BIOS Setting
  159

NEC POWERMATE PRO150 Manual (167 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.8 MB

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

11
- Text Conventions
  12
1 Product Description

14
- Feature Summary
  14
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  16
- System Memory
  16
- Cache Memory
  16
- IDE Peripheral Interface
  17
- System I/O
  17
- System BIOS
  18
  - PCI Auto-Configuration
    18
  - IDE Auto-Configuration
    18
  - ISA Plug and Play Capability
    19
  - BIOS Upgrades
    19
- Expansion Slots
  19
- Power Supply
  19
- System Security
  20
- Keyboard/Mouse Controller
  20
- Real-Time Clock and CMOS RAM
  20
- Power Supply Fan
  20
- Internal Speaker
  20
- External Speakers
  21
2 Installing Your System

22
3 Using the Setup Program

32
- Make a Record of the Setup Configuration
  32
- Overview of the Setup Menu Screens
  33
- Overview of the Setup Keys
  34
- Main BIOS Setup Screen
  35
  - System Date
    35
  - System Time
    35
  - Floppy Options
    35
  - Primary IDE Master
    35
  - Primary IDE Slave
    35
  - Secondary IDE Master
    35
  - Secondary IDE Slave
    35
  - Language
    36
  - Boot Options
    36
  - Video Mode
    36
  - Mouse
    36
  - Base Memory
    36
  - Extended Memory
    36
- Floppy Options Subscreen
  36
  - Floppy a
    36
  - Floppy B
    36
  - Floppy A: Type
    37
  - Floppy B: Type
    37
- Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Configuration Subscreens
  37
  - IDE Device Configuration
    37
  - Number of Cylinders
    37
  - Number of Heads
    37
  - Number of Sectors
    38
  - Maximum Capacity
    38
  - IDE Translation Mode
    38
  - Multiple Sector Setting
    38
  - Fast Programmed I/O Modes
    38
- Boot Options Subscreen
  39
  - First Boot Device
    39
  - Second Boot Device
    39
  - Third Boot Device
    39
  - Fourth Boot Device
    39
  - System Cache
    39
  - Boot Speed
    39
  - Num Lock
    40
  - Setup Prompt
    40
  - Typematic Rate Programming
    40
  - Typematic Rate Delay
    40
  - Typematic Rate
    40
- Advanced Screen
  41
  - Processor Type
    41
  - Processor Speed
    41
  - Cache Size
    41
  - Peripheral Configuration
    41
  - Advanced Chipset Configuration
    41
  - Plug and Play Configuration
    41
- Peripheral Configuration Subscreen
  41
  - Configuration Mode
    42
  - PCI IDE Interface
    42
  - Floppy Interface
    42
  - Serial Port 1 Address
    42
  - Serial Port 2 Address
    42
  - Serial Port 2 IR Mode
    43
  - Parallel Port Address
    43
  - Parallel Port Mode
    43
- Advanced Chipset Configuration Subscreen
  43
  - Base Memory Size
    43
  - ISA LFB Size
    44
  - ISA LFB Base Address
    44
  - Video Palette Snoop
    44
  - Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)
    44
  - ECC Support
    44
- Plug and Play Configuration Subscreen
  44
  - Configuration Mode
    44
  - Boot with Pnp os
    45
  - ISA Shared Memory Size
    45
  - ISA Shared Memory Base Address
    46
  - Irq 5, 9, 10, 11
    46
- Security Screen
  47
  - Administrative and User Access Modes
    47
- Security Screen Options
  48
  - User Password Is
    48
  - Administrative Password Is
    48
  - Set User Password
    48
  - Set Administrative Password
    48
  - Unattended Start
    49
  - Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-)
    49
- Exit Screen
  49
  - Exit Saving Changes
    49
  - Exit Discarding Changes
    49
  - Load Setup Defaults
    49
  - Discard Changes
    49
4 Taking Your System Apart

50
5 Installing and Configuring System Board Options

82
- Before You Begin
  82
- System Board Components
  84
- Jumper Block Overview
  85
- Location of Jumper Block
  86
- Removing the Spring Clamps and the CPU
  92
- Installing a Processor Upgrade
  93
  - Installing Simms
    94
- Location of SIMM Sockets
  94
- Supported SIMM Sizes
  95
- Memory Options for SIMM Sockets
  95
- Installing a 72-Pin SIMM
  97
  - Removing Simms
    98
  - Replacing the Clock/Cmos Ram/Battery
    99
- Replacing the Battery
  100
6 Solving Problems

101
- Resetting the System
  101
- Troubleshooting Procedure
  102
- Problems at Initial System Start-Up
  104
- Problems after the System Has Been Running Correctly
  105
- Problems Running New Application Software
  106
- Problems Operating Add-In Boards
  107
- Problems and Suggestions
  108
- Error and Information Messages
  111
- Beep Codes
  111
- Error and Information Messages
  112
- PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages
  115
7 Technical Reference

117
- Safety Compliance
  117
- Dimensions
  117
- System Environment
  117
- Power Supply Specifications
  118
  - AC Input
    118
  - Power Supply Output
    118
- Board Connectors
  119
  - Serial Port Connectors
    119
  - Parallel Port Connector
    120
  - Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
    121
  - CPU Fan Connector
    122
  - Card Slot Fan Connector
    123
  - Power Connector
    124
  - Diskette Drive Connector
    125
  - IDE Connectors
    126
  - Speaker Connector
    127
  - Reset Switch Connector
    128
  - Power LED Connector
    129
  - Hard Drive LED Connector
    130
  - Infrared Connector
    131
  - Sleep Switch Connector
    132
  - Remote On/Off Switch Connector
    133
  - Auxiliary Hard Drive LED Connector
    134
  - ISA Connectors
    135
  - PCI Connectors
    137
  - System I/O Addresses
    139
  - Memory Map
    141
  - Board Interrupts
    142
  - Dma
    143
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
  144
  - Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice (USA)
    144
  - Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International)
    145
- Recycling Statement
  146
BIOS Update and Recovery

147
- BIOS Update
  147
  - Using the Upgrade Utility
    147
- BIOS Recovery
  148
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

150
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  150
- Arrange Your Equipment
  151
- Adjust Your Chair
  152
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  153
- Adjust Your Monitor
  155
- Vary Your Workday
  157
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  158
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  158
  - Checking Your Chair
    158
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    158
  - Checking Your Mouse
    159
  - Checking Your Monitor
    159
  - Checking You
    159
24-Hour Information Services

160
- Nec's Fastfacts Service
  160
- NEC Bulletin Board Service
  162
- America Online Service
  163
- Compuserve Online Service
  164
- AT & T Interchange
  165
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  165
- Internet
  166
- NEC Technical Support Services
  167

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NEC POWERMATE PRO150 Service Manual (167 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Technical Information

List of Figures

List of Tables

Section 2 Setup and Operation

Section 3 Option Installation

Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Section 5 Repair

Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

Appendix B System Board Settings

NEC POWERMATE PRO150 Manual (167 pages)

Table of Contents

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

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