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NEC PowerMate Ve series Service Manual (148 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.74 MB

Table of Contents
2
Preface
10
Abbreviations
11
Section 1 Technical Information

13
- System Chassis
  13
  - Powermate Ve System Configurations
    13
- System Board
  14
- System Controls and Storage Device Bays
  14
  - System Board Chips
    16
  - Processor
    17
  - Secondary Cache
    17
  - System and Video BIOS
    17
  - Power Management
    18
  - I/O Addressing
    18
  - System Memory Map
    18
  - I/O Address Map
    19
  - System Memory
    20
  - Interrupt Controller
    21
  - SIMM Memory Upgrade Path
    21
  - Integrated Graphics
    22
    
    Motion Video Controller
    22
    
    Interrupt Level Assignments
    22
    
    Graphics Accelerator
    23
    
    Video Memory
    23
  - ISA Bus
    24
  - PCI Local Bus
    24
  - PCI Auto Configuration
    24
  - PCI/IDE Ports
    24
  - Parallel Interface
    25
  - Serial Interface
    25
  - Parallel Port Addressing and Interrupts
    25
- Power Supply
  26
  - Serial Port Addressing and Interrupts
    26
- Diskette Drive
  27
- Hard Disk Drive
  27
- Keyboard
  27
- Mouse
  27
- Multimedia Components
  27
  - Integrated Audio
    27
  - CD-ROM Reader
    28
  - Speakers
    28
  - Microphone
    28
- Desktop Management Interface
  29
  - DMI Components
    30
  - Manageable Components
    30
  - CI Module
    30
  - DMI Browser
    30
  - Usage
    32
  - Troubleshooting
    32
- Plug and Play
  29
- Power Management
  29
- Specifications
  33
Section 2 Setup and Operation

35
- Setup
  35
- Unpacking and Repacking
  35
- Peripheral Connections
  36
- Voltage Selector Switch
  36
- Connecting the Microphone
  37
- CD-ROM Reader
  38
- Power Button, Lamps, and Suspend Button
  38
- System Configuration
  39
  - Setup Utility
    40
  - How to Start Setup
    40
  - How to Use Setup
    41
    
    Menu Bar
    42
    
    Legend Bar
    43
    
    Setup Key Functions
    43
    
    Field Help Window
    44
    
    General Help Window
    44
    
    Main Menu Options
    44
    
    Main Menu Parameters
    44
    
    IDE Adapters
    45
    
    IDE Hard Disk Parameters
    46
    
    Memory Cache
    47
    
    Memory Shadow
    47
    
    Boot Options
    47
    
    Memory Cache Parameters
    47
    
    Numlock
    48
    
    Boot Parameters
    48
    
    Numlock Parameters
    48
  - Advanced Menu
    49
    
    Integrated Peripherals Menu
    49
    
    Advanced Menu Parameters
    49
    
    Integrated Peripherals Parameters
    50
  - Security Menu
    51
  - Power Menu
    52
  - Boot Menu
    53
  - Exit Menu
    54
    
    Save Changes & Exit
    54
    
    Discard Changes & Exit
    54
    
    Get Default Values
    54
    
    Load Previous Values
    55
    
    Save Changes
    55
- BIOS Update Utility
  55
  - Using the BIOS Update Utility
    56
- General Rules for Installing Options
  57
Section 3 Option Installation

57
- Precautions
  58
  - Removing the System Unit Cover
    59
- Expansion Boards
  60
  - Expansion Slot Locations
    60
  - Expansion Board Installation
    61
    
    Inside Slot Expansion Board Installation
    63
- System Board Options
  65
  - SIMM Upgrade
    65
    
    Checking System Memory
    65
    
    SIMM Removal
    67
    
    SIMM Installation
    67
  - Video Upgrade
    68
  - Processor Upgrade
    69
    
    Processor Removal
    70
    
    Processor Installation
    70
- Data Storage Devices
  71
  - Device Bays
    71
  - Device Preparation
    72
  - Device Cables
    72
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    72
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    72
    
    System Power Cables
    75
  - Device Cabling
    76
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    76
    
    Cabling a Diskette Drive
    76
  - Storage Device Installation
    77
    
    Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    77
    
    Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive
    78
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    79
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    81
    
    Replacing the Front Panel
    82
    
    Replacing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    83
- Adding External Options
  84
  - Parallel Printer
    85
  - RS-232C Device Connection
    86
- Online Services
  87
  - Nec's Fastfacts Service
    88
  - NEC Bulletin Board Service
    89
  - America Online Service
    91
  - Internet
    92
Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

87
- Maintenance
  92
  - System Cleaning
    92
  - Keyboard Cleaning
    93
  - Mouse Cleaning
    93
- Troubleshooting
  95
  - Diagnosing and Solving Problems
    95
  - CMOS Battery Replacement
    99
- Disassembly and Reassembly
  102
  - System Unit Cover Removal
    103
  - Expansion Board Removal
    104
  - PCI/ISA Backboard Removal
    106
- 1 /2-Inch Diskette and Hard Disk Drive Removal
  
  106
  - Front Panel Assembly Removal
    108
  - Indicator Panel Connectors
    108
  - Blank Panel Removal
    109
  - Blank Panel Tabs
    109
  - Speaker Assembly Removal
    109
  - Internal Speaker
    110
  - Removing the Secondary Cache
    110
  - SIMM Removal
    110
- 1 /4-Inch Device Removal
  
  111
  - Power Supply Removal
    112
  - Power Button Screws
    113
  - Power Supply Screws
    113
  - System Board Connectors and Screws
    114
  - System Board Removal
    114
  - Illustrated Parts Breakdown
    115
  - Powermate Ve Illustrated Parts Breakdown
    118
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

119
- SIMM Socket
  119
- System Board Layout
  119
- Serial Interface Connectors
  121
- Parallel Interface Connector
  122
- Speaker Connector Pin Assignments
  123
- VGA Interface Connector Pin Assignments
  123
- Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
  124
- Power Supply Connector
  124
- Suspend Button Connector
  124
- Diskette Drive Interface Pin Assignments
  125
- Fan Connector
  125
- IDE Interface Connectors
  126
- SIMM Sockets
  127
- ISA/PCI-Bus Backboard Connector Pin Assignments
  128
- ISA Expansion Bus Connector Pin Assignments
  130
- CD Audio in Connector Pin Assignments
  132
Appendix B System Board Jumpers

133
- Jumper Locations
  133
  - System Board Jumper Locations
    133
- Changing Processor Jumper Settings
  134
- Checking the Cache Jumper
  135
  - Processor Upgrade Jumpers
    135
- Changing the Password
  136
  - SRAM Cache Jumper
    136
  - Password Clear Jumper
    136
- 1.2-Gb Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings
  138
Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings

138
Appendix D CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings

140
- CD-ROM Reader Specifications
  140
- CD-ROM Reader Connectors and Jumper Settings
  141

NEC PowerMate Ve series Manual (171 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.79 MB

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

8
- Text Conventions
  9
Reviewing System Interrupts

9
- Related Documents
  10
1 Introducing Your Computer

14
- Front Features
  14
  - System Controls and Lamps
    16
  - Diskette Drive a
    17
  - CD-ROM Reader
    18
- Back Features
  21
  - External Connectors
    23
  - Power Supply Features
    24
  - Network Interface Board
    25
- Speakers
  26
- Microphone
  27
2 Getting Started

28
3 Installing Options

34
- Option Installation Procedures
  35
- Expansion Boards
  41
- Removing an Expansion Board from the Inside Slot
  48
- SIMM Upgrade
  50
  - Checking System Memory
    51
  - Removing a SIMM
    53
  - Installing a SIMM
    54
- Video Upgrade
  55
- Processor Upgrade
  57
  - Removing the Processor
    57
  - Installing the Processor
    58
- Secondary Cache Upgrade
  59
- Data Storage Devices
  62
  - Locating Device Slots
    62
  - Preparing the Device
    63
  - Device Cables
    64
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    66
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    67
    
    System Power Cables
    68
  - Cabling Storage Devices
    68
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    69
    
    Cabling a Diskette Drive
    70
  - Installing Storage Devices
    71
    
    Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    71
    
    Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive
    74
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    74
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    75
    
    Replacing the Front Panel
    78
    
    Replacing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    79
- Adding External Options
  80
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    80
  - Connecting an RS232C Device
    81
4 Setting System Parameters

83
- The Setup Utility
  84
- How to Start Setup
  85
- How to Use Setup
  86
- Main Menu Parameters
  86
  - The Menu Bar
    87
  - The Legend Bar
    88
- Setup Key Functions
  88
  - Selecting a Menu Item
    89
  - Displaying a Submenu
    89
  - Getting Help
    89
- Main Menu Options
  89
  - IDE Adapters
    91
  - Memory Cache
    93
- IDE Hard Disk Parameters
  93
  - Memory Shadow
    94
  - Boot Options
    94
- Memory Cache Parameters
  94
- Boot Parameters
  94
  - Numlock
    95
- Keyboard Parameters
  95
- The Advanced Menu
  96
  - Integrated Peripherals Menu
    97
- Advanced Menu Parameters
  97
- The Security Menu
  99
- The Power Menu
  102
- The Exit Menu
  104
  - Save Changes & Exit
    104
  - Discard Changes & Exit
    105
  - Get Default Values
    105
  - Load Previous Values
    105
  - Save Changes
    106
5 Setting System Board Jumpers

107
- Changing Processor Jumper Settings
  108
- Setting the Cache Jumper
  111
- Clearing Your Password
  112
6 Using Voyetra Sound Software

114
- Audiostation
  115
  - Power Bar
    115
  - Mixer Module
    117
  - CD Module
    117
  - Digital Audio Transport (DAT) Module
    118
  - MIDI Module
    118
- MIDI Orchestrator
  119
  - Playing a MIDI Song File
    120
  - Editing a MIDI Song File
    120
- Windat
  122
  - Recording .WAV Files
    122
  - Loading and Playing .WAV Files
    123
  - Editing .WAV Files
    124
24-Hour Information Services

125
- Nec's Fastfacts Service
  126
- NEC Bulletin Board Service
  128
- America Online Service
  131
- Compuserve Online Service
  132
- AT & T Interchange
  133
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  134
- Internet
  135
- NEC Technical Support Services
  135
8 If You Have a Problem

136
- Problem Checklist
  137
- Solutions to Common Problems
  138
  - System Problems
    138
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    140
  - Monitor Problems
    141
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    142
  - CD-ROM Problems
    142
  - Speaker Problems
    143
  - Microphone Problems
    143
- Replacing the CMOS Battery
  144
- Diagnostic Diskette
  147
- Getting Help
  148
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

150
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  150
- Arrange Your Equipment
  152
- Adjust Your Chair
  153
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  155
- Adjust Your Monitor
  157
- Vary Your Workday
  159
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  160
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  161
  - Checking Your Chair
    161
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    161
  - Checking Your Mouse
    161
  - Checking Your Monitor
    161
  - Checking You
    162
- Interrupt Controller
  163

NEC PowerMate Ve series Service Manual (155 pages)

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

Table of Contents
2
Appendix DCD-Rom Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings

11
- Preface
  11
- Abbreviations
  12
Technical Information

14
- List of Figures
  
  15
- System Chassis
  15
- System Controls and Storage Device Slots
  15
- System Board
  16
  - Processor
    18
  - Secondary Cache
    19
  - System and Video BIOS
    19
  - Power Management
    20
  - I/O Addressing
    20
  - System Memory
    21
  - Interrupt Controller
    23
  - Integrated Graphics
    24
    
    Motion Video Controller
    24
    
    Graphics Accelerator
    24
    
    Video Memory
    25
  - ISA Bus
    25
  - PCI Local Bus
    25
  - PCI Auto Configuration
    26
  - PCI/IDE Ports
    26
  - Parallel Interface
    26
  - Serial Interface
    27
- Diskette Drive
  28
- Hard Disk Drive
  28
- Keyboard
  28
- Power Supply
  28
- Mouse
  29
- Multimedia Components
  29
  - Integrated Audio
    29
  - CD-ROM Reader
    30
  - Speakers
    30
  - Microphone
    30
- Network Board
  30
- Plug and Play
  30
- Desktop Management Interface
  31
  - DMI Components
    31
  - Manageable Components
    32
  - CI Module
    32
  - DMI Browser
    32
  - Usage
    33
  - Troubleshooting
    35
- Power Management
  31
- Specifications
  36
- Setup
  38
Setup and Operation

38
- Unpacking and Repacking
  38
- CD-ROM Reader
  43
- System Configuration
  44
  - Setup Utility
    44
  - How to Start Setup
    45
  - How to Use Setup
    46
    
    Menu Bar
    46
    
    Legend Bar
    47
    
    Field Help Window
    48
    
    General Help Window
    48
    
    Main Menu Options
    48
    
    IDE Adapters
    49
    
    Memory Cache
    51
    
    Memory Shadow
    51
    
    Boot Options
    51
    
    Numlock
    52
  - Advanced Menu
    53
    
    Integrated Peripherals Menu
    53
  - Security Menu
    55
  - Power Menu
    56
  - Boot Menu
    57
  - Exit Menu
    58
    
    Save Changes & Exit
    58
    
    Discard Changes & Exit
    58
    
    Get Default Values
    58
    
    Load Previous Values
    58
    
    Save Changes
    59
- BIOS Update Utility
  59
  - NEC Bulletin Board Service
    60
  - Using the BIOS Update Utility
    61
- General Rules for Installing Options
  62
Option Installation

62
- Precautions
  63
  - Removing the System Unit Cover
    64
- Expansion Boards
  65
  - Expansion Slot Locations
    65
  - Expansion Board Installation
    66
    
    Inside Slot Expansion Board Installation
    68
- System Board Options
  70
  - SIMM Upgrade
    70
    
    Checking System Memory
    70
    
    SIMM Removal
    72
    
    SIMM Installation
    72
  - Video Upgrade
    73
  - Processor Upgrade
    74
    
    Processor Removal
    75
    
    Processor Installation
    75
- Secondary Cache Upgrade
  76
- Data Storage Devices
  78
  - Device Slots
    78
  - Device Preparation
    79
  - Device Cables
    79
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    79
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    79
    
    System Power Cables
    82
  - Device Cabling
    83
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    83
    
    Cabling a Diskette Drive
    83
  - Storage Device Installation
    84
    
    Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    84
    
    Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive
    85
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    86
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    88
    
    Replacing the Front Panel
    89
    
    Replacing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    90
- Adding External Options
  91
  - Parallel Printer
    91
  - RS-232C Device Connection
    92
Maintenance and Troubleshooting

93
- Maintenance
  94
  - System Cleaning
    94
  - Keyboard Cleaning
    95
  - Mouse Cleaning
    95
- Troubleshooting
  96
  - Diagnosing and Solving Problems
    96
  - CMOS Battery Replacement
    101
- Disassembly and Reassembly
  104
  - Section 5 System Unit Repair Disassembly and Reassembly
    104
  - System Unit Cover Removal
    105
  - Expansion Board Removal
    106
  - 1/2-Inch Diskette and Hard Disk Drive Removal
    108
  - PCI/ISA Backboard Removal
    108
  - Front Panel Assembly Removal
    110
  - Blank Panel Removal
    111
  - Speaker Assembly Removal
    111
  - SIMM Removal
    112
  - 1/4-Inch Device Removal
    113
  - Power Supply Removal
    114
  - System Board Removal
    116
  - Illustrated Parts Breakdown
    118
System Unit Repair

104
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

122
- Serial Interface Connectors
  124
- Parallel Interface Connector
  125
- VGA Interface Connector Pin Assignments
  127
- Power Supply Connector
  128
- Speaker Connector Pin Assignments
  128
- Fan Connector
  129
- Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
  129
- Suspend Button Connector
  129
- Diskette Drive Interface Pin Assignments
  130
- IDE Interface Connectors
  130
- SIMM Sockets
  132
- ISA/PCI-Bus Backboard Connector Pin Assignments
  133
- ISA Expansion Bus Connector Pin Assignments
  135
- CD Audio in Connector Pin Assignments
  137
Appendix B System Board Jumpers

138
- Jumper Locations
  138
- Changing Processor Jumper Settings
  139
- Setting the Cache Jumper
  140
- Changing the Password
  141
- 635-MB Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings
  143
Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings

143

NEC PowerMate Ve series Manual (152 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.75 MB

Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide

8
- Text Conventions
  9
- Related Documents
  10
1 Introducing Your Computer

13
- Front Features
  14
  - System Controls and Lamps
    15
  - Diskette Drive a
    17
  - CD-ROM Reader
    18
- Back Features
  20
  - External Connectors
    21
  - Power Supply Features
    23
- Speakers
  24
- The Microphone
  25
2 Getting Started

26
3 Installing Options

32
- Computer
  32
- SIMM Upgrade
  48
  - Checking System Memory
    49
  - Removing a SIMM
    51
  - Installing a SIMM
    52
- Video Upgrade
  53
- Processor Upgrade
  55
  - Removing the Processor
    55
  - Installing the Processor
    56
- Secondary Cache Upgrade
  57
- Data Storage Devices
  59
  - Locating Device Slots
    59
  - Preparing the Device
    60
  - Device Cables
    61
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    62
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    63
    
    System Power Cables
    64
  - Cabling Storage Devices
    64
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    65
    
    Cabling a Diskette Drive
    66
  - Installing Storage Devices
    67
    
    Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    67
    
    Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive
    70
    
    Removing the Front Panel
    70
    
    Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device
    71
    
    Replacing the Front Panel
    74
    
    Replacing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
    75
- Adding External Options
  76
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    76
  - Connecting an RS232C Device
    77
4 Setting System Parameters

79
- The Setup Utility
  80
- How to Start Setup
  81
- How to Use Setup
  82
- Main Menu Parameters
  82
  - The Menu Bar
    83
  - The Legend Bar
    84
- Setup Key Functions
  84
  - Selecting a Menu Item
    85
  - Displaying a Submenu
    85
  - Getting Help
    85
  - Main Menu Options
    85
    
    IDE Adapters
    87
    
    Memory Cache
    89
- IDE Hard Disk Parameters
  89
  - Memory Shadow
    90
  - Boot Options
    90
- Memory Cache Parameters
  90
  - Numlock
    91
- Boot Option Parameters
  91
  - The Advanced Menu
    92
- Keyboard Features Parameters
  92
  - Integrated Peripherals Menu
    93
- Advanced Menu Parameters
  93
- Integrated Peripherals Parameters
  94
  - The Security Menu
    95
- System Security Options
  97
  - The Power Menu
    98
- Power Management Parameters
  99
  - The Boot Menu
    100
  - The Exit Menu
    100
    
    Save Changes & Exit
    100
    
    Discard Changes & Exit
    101
    
    Get Default Values
    101
    
    Load Previous Values
    102
    
    Save Changes
    102
  - Operating System Backup Utility
    102
    
    Microsoft Create System Disks
    102
    
    Distribution Diskette Creator
    105
5 Setting System Board Jumpers

106
- Changing Processor Jumper Settings
  107
- Setting the Cache Jumper
  109
- Clearing Your Password
  112
6 Using Voyetra Sound Software

114
- Power Bar
  115
- Audio Mixer
  116
  - Adjusting the Sound Using Software
    116
  - Adjusting the Sound Using the Speakers
    117
- CD Player
  117
- WAV Player
  117
  - Recording Digital Audio Files
    118
  - Playing Digital Audio Files
    118
  - Editing Digital Audio Files
    119
- MIDI Player
  119
24-Hour Information Services

120
- Nec's Fastfacts Service
  121
- NEC Bulletin Board Service
  123
- America Online Service
  126
- Compuserve Online Service
  127
- E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service
  128
- Internet
  129
- NEC Technical Support Services
  130
8 If You Have a Problem

131
- Problem Checklist
  132
- Solutions to Common Problems
  133
  - System Problems
    133
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    135
  - Monitor Problems
    136
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    137
  - CD-ROM Problems
    137
  - Speaker Problems
    138
  - Microphone Problems
    138
- Replacing the CMOS Battery
  139
- Diagnostic Diskette
  142
- Getting Help
  143
- Measure up
  151

NEC PowerMate Ve series Service Manual (22 pages)

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Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

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Setup and Operation

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