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NEC Direction SP E-Series User Manual

NEC Direction SP E-Series User Manual (191 pages)

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

Table of Contents

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

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NEC Direction SP E-Series Reference Manual

NEC Direction SP E-Series Reference Manual (115 pages)

Direction SP E-Series

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.26 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Preface
7
Abbreviations
8
1 Technical Information

10
- System Board
  11
  - Processor
    11
  - System Cache/Memory
    11
- System Features
  11
  - Chipset
    12
  - PCI Local Bus
    12
    
    Bios
    13
    
    Expansion Bus
    13
    
    Plug and Play Support
    13
- System Memory Map
  13
  - CMOS Memory/Real-Time Clock Battery
    14
  - DMA/IRQ Settings
    14
- Interrupt Level Assignments
  14
  - IDE Ports
    15
  - I/O Ports
    15
- DMA Assignments
  15
  - Sound System
    16
  - Graphics Controller
    16
  - U.S. Robotics Modem Board
    16
  - Diskette Drive
    16
  - Hard Drive
    17
  - CD-ROM/DVD Drive
    17
  - Zip Drive
    17
  - Power Supply
    17
  - Power Management
    17
2 Setup Utility

18
- Configuration Information
  19
- When to Use Setup
  19
- How to Start Setup
  20
- How to Use Setup
  20
  - Menu Bar
    21
  - Legend Bar
    22
  - Selecting a Menu Item
    22
  - Displaying a Submenu
    22
  - Getting Help
    22
- Main Menu
  22
- Setup Key Functions
  22
  - Advanced Menu
    23
    
    Peripheral Configuration Submenu
    24
    
    IDE Configuration Submenu
    25
    
    Floppy Options Submenu
    27
    
    DMI Event Logging Submenu
    28
    
    Video Configuration Submenu
    28
    
    Resource Configuration Submenu
    29
  - Security Menu
    29
  - Power Menu
    30
  - Boot Menu
    30
    
    Hard Drive Submenu
    31
    
    Removable Devices Submenu
    31
  - Exit Menu
    31
3 Option Installation

33
- General Rules
  34
- Precautions
  34
- Access Cover Removal
  35
- Access Cover Replacement
  36
- Releasing the Cover
  36
- Expansion Boards
  37
- Aligning the Tabs
  37
  - Expansion Slot Locations
    38
  - Expansion Board Installation
    38
- Locating Expansion Slots
  38
- Removing the Slot Cover
  39
  - Expansion Board Removal
    40
  - Memory Upgrade
    40
- Installing a Board
  40
- Sample Memory Configurations
  41
  - DIMM Removal
    42
  - DIMM Installation
    42
- Removing a DIMM
  42
  - Data Storage Devices
    43
    
    Device Slots
    43
- Installing a DIMM
  43
  - Device Preparation
    44
- Locating Device Slots
  44
  - Device Cables
    45
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    45
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    45
- System Board Cable Connectors
  45
  - System Power Cables
    46
- IDE Signal Cable
  46
  - Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    46
  - Device Cabling
    47
    
    Cabling an IDE Device
    47
- Power Cable Connectors
  47
  - Cabling an Accessible 5 1/4-Inch Device
    48
  - Storage Device Installation
    48
- Connecting IDE Device Cables
  48
- Connecting an Accessible 5 1/4-Inch Device
  48
  - Removing the Front Panel
    49
  - Removing the CD-ROM/DVD Drive
    49
- Releasing the Front Panel
  49
  - Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Device
    50
- Locating the Device Cage Screw
  50
- Locating Device Slots
  51
- Removing the Bracket Screws
  51
- Aligning the Holes and Tabs
  52
- Securing the Drive
  52
- Inserting the Device
  53
  - Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device
    54
- Removing the Blank Panel
  54
- Installing the Device
  55
  - Replacing the Front Panel
    56
  - External Options
    56
    
    Parallel Printer
    56
    
    RS-232C Device Connection
    57
- Locating the Parallel Port
  57
- Locating the Serial Port
  57
4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

58
- Maintenance
  59
- NEC CSD Service and Information Telephone Numbers
  59
  - System Cleaning
    60
  - Keyboard Cleaning
    60
  - Mouse Cleaning
    60
  - Troubleshooting
    61
    
    Diagnosing and Solving Problems
    61
- Removing the Mouse Ball Cover
  61
- Problems and Solutions
  62
  - Beep Codes
    66
- Beep Code Descriptions
  66
  - CMOS Battery Replacement
    67
- Locating the Battery
  67
5 Disassembly and Reassembly

69
System Specifications

86
- Processor
  87
- Random Access Memory (RAM
  87
- Read-Only Memory (ROM
  88
- Video SGRAM
  88
- Calendar Clock
  88
- Input/Output (I/O) Facilities
  88
- Expansion Slots
  89
- Keyboard and Mouse
  89
- Storage Devices
  89
- Device Slots
  89
- Graphics
  90
- Sound System
  90
- Dimensions
  91
- Weight
  91
- Power
  91
- Recommended Operating Environment
  91
Connector Pin Assignments

92
- System Board Slots
  93
- System Board Connectors
  93
- System Board External Connectors
  94
- System Board Internal Connectors
  94
  - Serial Interface Connector
    95
- System Board Connector Numbers and Types
  95
- RS-232C Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments
  95
  - Parallel Interface Connector
    96
  - Video Connector
    96
- Parallel Port Connector Pin Assignments
  96
- Video Connector Pin Assignments
  96
  - Power Supply (Primary
    97
  - Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
    97
- Primary Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments
  97
- Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pin Assignments
  97
  - Front Panel
    98
- Front Panel Connector Pin Assignments
  98
  - Diskette Drive Interface Connector
    99
- Diskette Drive Connector Pin Assignments
  99
  - IDE Interface Connector
    100
- IDE/PCI Connector Pin Assignments
  100
  - DIMM Sockets
    101
- DIMM Socket Pin Assignments
  101
  - ISA Expansion Bus Connectors
    103
- ISA Expansion Slot Pin Assignments
  103
  - PCI Expansion Bus Connectors
    105
- PCI Expansion Slot Pin Assignments
  105
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors
    106
- USB Connectors
  106
System Resources

107
- IRQ Settings
  108
- Viewing System Resources
  108
- Locating the Jumper
  109
- System Board Jumper Settings
  109
  - Clearing Your Password
    110
  - Recovering the BIOS
    111

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