User Manuals: NEC POWERMATE 8100 Series Computer

User Manuals: NEC POWERMATE 8100 Series Computer

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NEC POWERMATE 8100 Series Service And Reference Manual

NEC POWERMATE 8100 Series Service And Reference Manual (273 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.4 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Preface
13
Abbreviations
14
System Overview

17
- Configurations
  18
- List of Figures
  
  18
- Powermate 8100 Desktop Series System Components
  18
List of Tables

19
- Powermate 8100 Series System Configuration
  19
  - Features
    20
    
    Front Features
    20
- Powermate 8100 Desktop Series Front View
  20
  - Back Features
    21
- Powermate 8100 Desktop Series Back View
  21
- Audio Connectors
  22
  - Inside Features
    23
- Inside the Desktop System
  23
  - Security Features
    24
  - Components
    25
- System Components
  25
  - System Board
    26
  - Riser Board
    26
  - Diskette Drive
    27
  - Hard Drive
    27
  - Power Supply
    27
  - Keyboard
    28
  - Mouse
    28
  - AGP Board
    28
  - CD-ROM Drive
    29
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    29
  - Speakers
    29
  - Fax/Modem Board
    29
  - Sound Board
    30
  - Network Board
    30
  - SCSI Adapter Board
    30
  - LS-120 Diskette Drive
    31
  - PC Adapter Device
    31
  - Tape Backup Unit
    31
  - Zip Drive
    31
System Configuration

33
- Interrupt Requests
  34
  - System Interrupts
    34
  - Parallel Port Interrupts
    35
- Interrupt Level Assignments
  35
  - Serial Port Interrupts
    36
  - Jumper Settings
    36
- Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 Interrupts
  36
  - System Board Jumper Settings
    37
  - Sample Hard Drive Jumper Settings
    37
    
    Maxtor IDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings
    37
- System Board Jumper J5G1 Settings
  37
- BIOS Setup Utility
  42
  - When to Use BIOS Setup
    42
  - How to Start BIOS Setup
    42
  - How to Use Setup
    43
- BIOS Setup Main Menu
  43
- Navigation Keys
  43
  - Main Menu
    44
    
    Displayed Information
    44
    
    ECC Configuration
    44
    
    L2 Cache ECC Support
    44
    
    Language
    44
    
    System Time/Date
    44
  - Advanced Menu
    45
    
    Numlock
    45
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    45
    
    Peripheral Configuration Parameters
    45
    
    Plug & Play O/S
    45
    
    Reset Configuration Data
    45
    
    Peripheral Configuration Parameters
    46
    
    IDE Configuration
    47
- IDE Device Configuration Parameters
  47
  - Floppy Options
    49
  - DMI Event Logging
    49
- Floppy Drive Options
  49
  - Video Configuration
    50
  - Resource Configuration
    50
  - Keyboard Configuration
    51
  - Security Menu
    51
    
    Security Menu Options
    51
    
    Security Menu Options
    52
  - Power Menu
    53
  - Boot Menu
    53
  - Power Menu Options
    53
- Boot Menu Options
  54
  - Exit Menu
    55
  - Maintenance Menu
    55
  - Exit Menu Options
    55
- Video Modes
  56
- Maintenance Menu Options
  56
- Resolutions for NEC Vistascan USB Monitors
  57
- Utilities
  58
  - SCSI Select Utility
    58
  - BIOS Update Utility
    58
  - LANDESK Client Manager
    59
    
    PC Health Indicator
    60
    
    DMI
    61
    
    Inventory
    61
    
    Monitoring Capabilities
    62
    
    Using the Chassis Intrusion Notification Feature
    62
  - NEC Auto Backup
    63
  - Cheyenne Backup
    63
  - NEC Security
    64
  - NEC SNMP Agent
    64
    
    Installing the NEC SNMP Agent
    64
    
    Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows 95/Windows 98
    65
    
    Configuring the NEC SNMP Agent for Windows NT
    66
  - NEC Webtelligent
    67
    
    NEC Webtelligent Features
    68
    
    NEC Webtelligent Requirements
    69
    
    NEC Webtelligent Installation
    70
- NEC Webtelligent Login Screen
  72
  - NEC Configuration Change Notification
    73
  - NEC Select Install CD
    73
- NEC Webtelligent Control Screen
  73
  - Choosing a Restore Program
    74
  - Rebuilding the Hard Drive and Restoring the Operating System
    75
    
    Auto Rebuild and Restore
    75
- Welcome Screen
  76
  - Custom Rebuild and Restore
    78
- Welcome Screen
  79
  - Restoring the Operating System
    82
- Welcome Screen
  83
  - Installing Applications and Online Documentation
    84
    
    Choosing the Correct Installation Method
    85
    
    Installing Applications in the Correct Order
    85
    
    Installing Applications
    86
- NEC Selective Application Restore Screen
  87
- NEC Selective Application Restore Screen
  90
  - NEC Help Center Online Documentation
    91
    
    Installing the NEC Help Center Online Documentation
    91
    
    Uninstalling the NEC Help Center
    91
  - NEC Driver CD
    92
    
    Installing Drivers with the NEC Driver CD
    92
    
    Installing Drivers from a Remote CD
    93
  - Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility
    94
    
    Faqs
    95
    
    Installation
    95
    
    Processor Serial Number
    95
    
    System Requirements
    95
    
    Technical Support
    97
Disassembly and Reassembly

98
- Powermate 8100 Desktop Series Disassembly Sequence
  99
  - System Unit Cover Removal
    100
    
    Removing the Cover
    100
- Loosening Cover Screws
  101
- Releasing the Cover
  101
  - Replacing the Cover
    102
  - Expansion Board Removal
    103
- Removing an Expansion Board
  103
  - Front Panel Removal
    104
- Installing an Expansion Slot Cover
  104
- Locating the Front Panel Locking and Pop-In Tabs
  105
- Removing the Front Panel
  105
  - Blank Panel and Metal Bay Cover Removal
    106
- Locating the Blank Panel Tabs
  106
- Locating the Breakaway Panel
  106
  - Expansion Board Guide Removal
    107
  - Switch Board/Ir Panel Assembly Removal
    107
- Locating the Switch Board/Ir Panel
  107
  - DIMM Removal
    108
  - AGP Board Removal
    108
- Removing a DIMM
  108
  - Processor Subsystem Removal and Replacement
    109
- Removing the AGP Board
  109
  - Removing the Celeron or Pentium III Processor Cartridge
    110
- Removing the Celeron or Pentium III Processor
  110
  - Installing the Celeron or Pentium III Upgrade Processor Cartridge
    111
- Installing the Celeron or Pentium III Processor
  112
  - Removing the Pentium II Processor Cartridge
    113
    
    Removing the Pentium II from a Retention Mechanism with Fasteners
    113
- Removing a Pentium II with Fasteners
  114
  - Removing the Pentium II from a Universal Retention Mechanism
    115
- Removing the Pentium II from a Universal Retention Mechanism
  116
  - Installing the Pentium II Processor Cartridge
    117
    
    Installing the Pentium II in a Retention Mechanism with Fasteners
    117
- Aligning the Pentium II Fasteners
  118
- Installing a Pentium II in a Retention Mechanism with Fasteners
  118
  - Installing the Pentium II in a Universal Retention Mechanism
    119
  - 1/4-Inch Device Removal
    120
- Locating the Locking Tabs
  120
  - 1/2-Inch Hard Drive Removal
    121
- Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device
  121
- Removing the Hard Drive Screws
  121
  - 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
    122
  - Power Supply Removal
    122
  - System Board Removal and Replacement
    123
    
    Removing the System Board
    123
- Removing the Power Supply Screws
  123
- Unlatching the System Board
  123
  - Replacing the System Board
    124
- Removing the System Board
  124
- Correct Alignment of the System Board
  125
- Incorrect Alignment of the System Board
  125
  - Removing the Plastic Rail
    126
- Secured Position of Latch
  126
  - Riser Board Removal
    127
- Removing the System Board Plastic Rail
  127
  - CMOS Battery Removal
    128
- Locating the Riser Board Screws
  128
- Locating the Battery
  129
- Removing the Battery
  129
System Board

131
- Connectors, Jumpers, and Sockets
  132
  - External Cable Connectors
    132
- System Board External Cable Connector Locations
  132
  - Internal Connectors
    133
- System Board Internal Connector Locations
  133
  - System Board Internal Connectors
    133
  - System Board Jumpers
    134
    
    Changing Processor Speed
    134
- Locating Configuration Jumper Block J5G1
  134
  - Clearing a Password
    136
  - BIOS Recovery
    137
  - Upgrade Sockets
    138
    
    DIMM Sockets
    138
    
    Processor Socket
    138
- Supported Dimms
  139
- Sample DIMM Upgrade Paths
  139
  - Checking System Memory
    140
  - Components
    140
- System Board Components
  141
  - Processor and Secondary Cache
    142
    
    Pentium II Processor
    142
    
    Celeron Processor
    143
    
    Pentium III Processor
    143
    
    System BIOS
    143
    
    Hardware Monitor
    144
    
    Plug and Play
    144
    
    System Memory
    144
    
    ISA Bus
    145
    
    NLX Design
    145
    
    PCI Local Bus
    145
    
    PCI/IDE Ports
    145
    
    Parallel Interface
    146
    
    Serial Interface
    146
- Parallel Port Addresses
  146
  - USB Interface
    147
  - Infrared Interface
    147
- Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 I/O Addresses
  147
  - Graphics Capabilities
    148
  - Accelerated Graphics Port
    148
  - Graphics Controller
    149
  - Motion Video Controller
    149
  - Graphics Support
    149
- ATI Xpert@Work 2D Display Modes and Refresh Rates
  149
  - Integrated Audio
    150
- ATI Xpert@Work 3D Display Modes
  150
- ATI 3D Charger 2D Display Modes and Refresh Rates
  150
- ATI 3D Charger Maximum 3-D Resolutions
  150
  - Pin Assignments
    151
    
    Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
    151
- Keyboard and Mouse Pin Assignments
  151
  - Universal Serial Bus Connectors
    152
  - Parallel Interface Connector
    152
- Universal Serial Bus Connector Pin Assignments
  152
- Parallel Interface Pin Assignments
  152
  - Serial Interface Connectors
    153
  - Microphone in Connector
    153
  - Line in Connector
    153
- Serial Interface Pin Assignments
  153
- Microphone in Connector Pin Assignments
  153
- Line in Connector Pin Assignments
  153
  - Line out Connector
    154
  - DIMM Sockets
    154
- Line out Connector Pin Assignments
  154
- DIMM Socket Pin Assignments
  154
  - Resources
    156
    
    I/O Addresses
    156
    
    Memory Map
    156
- System Memory Map
  156
- I/O Address Map
  156
  - DMA Settings
    159
Riser Board

160
Illustrated Parts Breakdown

183
Preventive Maintenance

189
- System Cleaning
  190
- Keyboard Cleaning
  190
- Mouse Cleaning
  191
- Removing the Keyboard Enclosure
  191
- Removing the Mouse Ball Cover
  191
Troubleshooting

193
- Checklist
  194
  - System Problems
    194
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    196
  - Monitor Problems
    196
  - Keyboard/Mouse Problems
    197
  - CD-ROM Drive Problems
    197
  - Speaker Problems
    198
- Diagnostics
  199
- Problems and Solutions
  199
NEC CSD Information Services

204
- Service Telephone Numbers
  205
- NEC CSD Service and Support Telephone Numbers
  205
  - Technical Support
    206
    
    Email/Fax Technical Support Service
    206
    
    NEC CSD Website
    206
    
    Technical Support Services
    207
  - Product Information
    207
    
    NEC CSD FTP Site
    207
    
    NEC CSD Bulletin Board System
    208
  - Faxflash Service
    209
Specifications

211
- System Specifications
  212
  - System Board Specifications
    213
  - Riser Board Specifications
    214
  - Mouse Specifications
    214
  - Keyboard Specifications
    215
  - System Unit Specifications
    215
- Desktop System Unit Specifications
  215
  - Diskette Drive Specifications
    216
  - Hard Drive
    217
  - NLX200-Watt Power Supply Specifications
    217
  - Graphics Boards
    218
    
    ATI 3D Charger AGP Board Specifications
    218
    
    ATI Xpert@Work AGP Board Specifications
    218
- ATI Xpert@Work (Ragepro) AGP Board Specifications
  218
  - Accelgraphics Accelstar II 2D/3D AGP Board Specifications
    219
  - Fax/Modem Board Specifications
    219
- Accelstar II 2D/3D AGP Board Specifications
  219
  - Sound Board Specifications
    220
- Sound Board
  220
  - CD-ROM Drive Specifications
    221
  - DVD-ROM Drive Specifications
    221
  - Zip Drive Specifications
    221
- Zip Drive Specification
  221
  - PC Adapter Device Specifications
    222
  - Tape Backup Unit Specifications
    223
  - Environmental and Safety Specifications
    224
  - Compliance
    224
- Specifications
  224
- System Compliance
  224
Release Notes

225
Glossary

245
Index

262

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NEC POWERMATE 8100 Series Manual (277 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.72 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

10
- Text Conventions
  11
- Related Documents
  12
1 Reviewing System Features

14
- Front Features
  14
  - System Controls and Lamps
    16
  - IR Window
    18
  - Diskette Drive a
    18
  - CD-ROM Drive
    18
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    19
  - PC Card Adapter
    19
  - Tape Backup Unit
    19
  - Zip Drive
    19
- Rear Features
  20
  - External Connectors
    21
  - Power Supply Features
    24
- Inside Features
  25
  - System Board
    26
  - Riser Board
    27
  - AGP Board
    27
  - Network Board
    28
  - Storage Device Support
    28
  - Intellicase Chassis
    28
- Stand
  28
- Speakers
  29
- System Features
  30
  - Hardware
    30
  - Software
    31
    
    Preloaded Operating System
    31
    
    NEC Select Install CD
    31
    
    NEC Driver CD
    33
  - Security
    33
2 Setting up the System

35
- Cable Connections
  35
- Startup
  38
- Shutdown
  38
- Power-Saving Operation
  39
- System Care
  40
- More Information
  42
3 Configuring the System

44
- Configuration Tools and Utilities
  44
- BIOS Setup Utility
  44
  - How to Start BIOS Setup
    48
  - How to Use BIOS Setup
    49
  - Maintenance Menu
    50
  - Main Menu
    51
  - Advanced Menu
    53
  - Security Menu
    62
  - Power Menu
    64
  - Boot Menu
    65
  - Exit Menu
    68
- FLASH Utility
  68
- NEC Select Install CD
  69
- NEC Help Center Online Documentation
  86
  - Installing the NEC Help Center Online Documentation
    86
  - Uninstalling the NEC Help Center
    87
- NEC Driver CD
  87
  - Installing Drivers with the NEC Driver CD
    87
  - Installing Drivers from a Remote CD
    88
- Jumper Settings
  90
  - System Board Jumper Settings
    90
    
    Changing the Processor Speed
    91
    
    Clearing a Password
    93
  - Minitower Riser Board Jumper Settings
    94
    
    Enabling LAN on the Minitower Riser Board
    95
    
    Configuring the System Fan
    96
  - Hard Drive Jumper Settings
    96
    
    Seagate Barracuda
    96
    
    Quantum Viking
    97
  - NEC 32X CD-ROM Drive
    97
  - Zip Drive Jumpers
    98
  - Tape Backup Unit Jumpers
    98
4 Managing System Resources

99
- System Management Tools
  99
- Landesk Client Manager
  99
  - PC Health Indicator
    103
    
    Managing Workstations
    103
    
    Selecting the PC Health Meter
    103
    
    Monitoring PC Health
    104
  - Inventory
    104
  - DMI
    105
  - Monitoring Capabilities
    105
    
    Using the Chassis Intrusion Notification Feature
    106
  - LDCM Admin Function
    107
- Cheyenne Backup
  107
- NEC Security
  108
- NEC SNMP Agent
  108
- NEC Webtelligent
  111
  - NEC Webtelligent Features
    112
  - NEC Webtelligent Requirements
    113
  - NEC Webtelligent Installation
    114
- NEC Configuration Change Notification
  117
- NEC Auto Backup Utility
  118
5 Installing Options

119
- General Rules
  119
- Safety Precautions
  119
- System Unit Cover
  119
  - Removing the Desktop Cover
    122
  - Replacing the Desktop Cover
    124
  - Removing the Minitower Cover
    125
  - Replacing the Minitower Cover
    127
- Chassis Floor
  129
  - Removing the Chassis Floor
    129
  - Replacing the Chassis Floor
    130
  - Removing the Stand
    131
  - Replacing the Stand
    132
- System Board Options
  133
  - AGP Board
    134
    
    Removing the AGP Board
    134
    
    Replacing the AGP Board
    135
    
    Adding Video Memory
    136
  - DIMM Upgrade
    136
    
    Checking System Memory
    138
    
    Removing a DIMM
    139
    
    Installing a DIMM
    139
  - Processor Upgrade
    141
    
    Removing the Processor
    141
    
    Installing an Upgrade Processor
    143
  - System Board
    145
    
    Removing the System Board
    146
    
    Replacing the System Board
    147
- Expansion Boards
  150
  - Locating Expansion Slots
    151
  - Installing an Expansion Board
    152
  - Removing an Expansion Board
    156
- Data Storage Devices
  156
  - Locating Device Slots
    157
  - Preparing the Device
    159
  - Connecting Device Cables
    159
    
    Diskette Drive Signal Cable
    163
    
    IDE Signal Cables
    163
    
    Internal SCSI Device Cable
    163
    
    PC Card Adapter Cable
    163
    
    System Power Cables
    164
  - Cabling Storage Devices
    164
    
    IDE Drive Cabling
    164
    
    Diskette Drive Cabling
    165
    
    PC Card Adapter Cabling
    166
    
    Internal SCSI Device Cabling
    166
    
    Network Board Wake-On LAN Cabling
    167
  - Installing Storage Devices
    167
  - Removing the Desktop Front Panel
    168
  - Replacing the Desktop Front Panel
    170
  - Removing the Minitower Front Panel
    171
  - Replacing the Minitower Front Panel
    173
  - Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device
    174
  - Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive
    177
6 Solving System Problems

181
- Solutions to Common Problems
  181
  - CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Problems
    182
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    184
  - Keyboard Problems
    185
  - Monitor Problems
    186
  - Mouse Problems
    187
  - Power Management Problems
    187
  - Speaker Problems
    188
  - System Problems
    189
- How to Clean the Mouse
  191
- Battery Replacement
  193
- How to Get Help
  195
7 Getting Services and Support

198
- NECC Website
  199
- NECC FTP Site
  200
- Email/Fax Technical Support Service
  200
- NECC Technical Support Services
  201
- NECC Customer Assistance Center
  201
Setting up a Healthy Work Environment

202
- Making Your Computer Work for You
  203
- Arrange Your Equipment
  204
- Adjust Your Chair
  205
- Adjust Your Input Devices
  206
- Adjust Your Monitor
  208
- Vary Your Workday
  209
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors
  211
- Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure up
  211
  - Checking Your Chair
    211
  - Checking Your Keyboard
    211
  - Checking Your Mouse
    212
  - Checking Your Monitor
    212
  - Checking You
    212
System Specifications

213
- System Processor
  214
  - Processor Support
    215
  - Processor Socket
    215
- Random Access Memory (RAM
  215
- Cache Memory
  215
- Read Only Memory (ROM
  215
- Calendar Clock
  216
- Input/Output (I/O) Facilities
  216
- Video Memory
  217
- Sound System
  218
- Fax/Modem Board
  219
- Network Board
  220
- Peripherals
  221
  - Hard Drive
    221
  - Diskette Drive
    222
  - CD-ROM Drive
    223
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    227
  - PC Card Adapter
    227
  - Zip Drive
    228
  - Speakers
    229
  - Tape Backup Unit
    229
- Power
  229
- Operating Environment
  229
- Dimensions and Weights
  230
  - Desktop System Unit
    230
  - Minitower System Unit
    230
  - Keyboard
    230
- Compliance
  230
Questions and Answers

231
- Boot Questions
  232
- BIOS Questions
  234
- Monitor Questions
  235
- Multimedia Questions
  236
- CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Questions
  237
- Mouse Questions
  237
- Power Management Questions
  238
- System Security Questions
  239
- Memory Questions
  241
- Modem Questions
  241
- Miscellaneous Questions
  241
Glossary

243
Index

265
Regulatory Statements

275
- Cmos Battery Replacement
  276
- Declaration of Conformity
  277

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