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Preface..................................................................................................................................ix

Abbreviations........................................................................................................................xi

1 System Overview

Configuration..................................................................................................................... 1-2

Features.............................................................................................................................. 1-4

Front Features............................................................................................................. 1-4

Rear Features.............................................................................................................. 1-5

Inside Features............................................................................................................ 1-8

Power Management Features...................................................................................... 1-9

Software Features..................................................................................................... 1-10

Preloaded Software............................................................................................ 1-10

NEC Product Recovery Program CD................................................................ 1-10

NEC PowerMate Driver CD.............................................................................. 1-10

Security Features ...................................................................................................... 1-11

Password Security ............................................................................................. 1-11

Windows Network Security Features................................................................ 1-11

Keyboard/mouse Anti-theft Bracket.................................................................. 1-11

Locking Tab ...................................................................................................... 1-11

Chassis Intrusion Notification........................................................................... 1-11

Hard Drive Password Protection....................................................................... 1-11

Components..................................................................................................................... 1-12

System Board............................................................................................................ 1-12

System Memory........................................................................................................ 1-13

Diskette Drive........................................................................................................... 1-13

Hard Drive................................................................................................................ 1-13

AGP Video Board..................................................................................................... 1-13

Power Supply............................................................................................................ 1-13

Keyboard .................................................................................................................. 1-13

Mouse....................................................................................................................... 1-14

CD-ROM Drive........................................................................................................ 1-14

DVD-ROM Drive..................................................................................................... 1-14

CD-RW Drive........................................................................................................... 1-14

Zip Drive .................................................................................................................. 1-14

Speakers.................................................................................................................... 1-14

Modem Board........................................................................................................... 1-15

Network Board ......................................................................................................... 1-15

2 System Configuration

Interrupt Requests..............................................................................................................2-2

System Interrupts........................................................................................................ 2-2

Parallel Port Interrupts................................................................................................ 2-3

Serial Port Interrupts................................................................................................... 2-4

Jumper Settings.................................................................................................................. 2-4

System Board Jumper Settings................................................................................... 2-4

Maxtor EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings................................................................. 2-7

Quantum EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings.............................................................. 2-7

CD-ROM Drive Jumper Settings................................................................................ 2-7

BIOS Setup Utility............................................................................................................. 2-8

How to Start Setup...................................................................................................... 2-8

How to Use Setup....................................................................................................... 2-9

Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 2-10

Advanced Menu........................................................................................................ 2-13

Security Menu........................................................................................................... 2-18

Power Menu.............................................................................................................. 2-20

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Boot Menu................................................................................................................2-22

Exit Menu ................................................................................................................. 2-22

Hard Drive Security.........................................................................................................2-23

Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords .................................................................2-23

Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords......................................................................2-23

Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection............................................................ 2-24

Moving the Hard Drive............................................................................................. 2-24

FLASH Utility..................................................................................................................2-25

Online Documentation..................................................................................................... 2-25

Product Recovery Program.............................................................................................. 2-26

Starting the Recovery Program.................................................................................2-26

Using the Recovery Program....................................................................................2-27

Standard System Restore................................................................................... 2-27

Advanced Options ............................................................................................. 2-27

Tools.................................................................................................................. 2-28

Using the Smart Restore Program.............................................................................2-28

How to Load Smart Restore...............................................................................2-28

Software Restore or Removal............................................................................2-29

Hardware Settings..............................................................................................2-29

Restoration Process............................................................................................2-29

PowerMate Driver CD.....................................................................................................2-29

Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility.................................................................2-29

System Requirements................................................................................................2-30

Installation ................................................................................................................ 2-30

Processor Serial Number...........................................................................................2-30

Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................................................2-30

Intel Technical Support.............................................................................................2-31

3 Disassembly and Reassembly

System Covers....................................................................................................................3-3

Removing the Cover...................................................................................................3-3

Replacing the Cover....................................................................................................3-4

Removing the Front Panel...........................................................................................3-5

Replacing the Front Panel...........................................................................................3-6

Expansion Boards ..............................................................................................................3-6

Removing the Retainer Bar.........................................................................................3-7

Removing an Expansion Board...................................................................................3-8

Installing a Slot Cover ................................................................................................ 3-9

Removing a Slot Cover...............................................................................................3-9

Installing an Expansion Board..................................................................................3-10

Replacing the Retainer Bar....................................................................................... 3-11

RIMM Memory Modules................................................................................................. 3-12

Removing a RIMM or Continuity Module...............................................................3-12

Installing a RIMM or Continuity Module................................................................. 3-14

Processor..........................................................................................................................3-16

Removing the Processor ........................................................................................... 3-16

Installing an Upgrade Processor ...............................................................................3-17

5 1/4-Inch Accessible Devices.........................................................................................3-18

Removing or Replacing a Bay Cover........................................................................3-19

Removing a Bay Cover......................................................................................3-19

Replacing a Bay Cover...................................................................................... 3-20

Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails........................................................................ 3-20

Removing or Installing Device Rails........................................................................3-21

Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device...............................................................3-22

Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device.................................................................3-23

3 1/2-Inch Accessible Devices.........................................................................................3-24

Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device...............................................................3-24

Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device.................................................................3-25

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3 1/2-Inch Internal Drives................................................................................................ 3-26

Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive...................................................................... 3-26

Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive ....................................................................... 3-28

CMOS Battery................................................................................................................. 3-30

System Board................................................................................................................... 3-31

Removing the System Board.................................................................................... 3-31

Reinstalling the System Board.................................................................................. 3-32

Power Supply................................................................................................................... 3-33

Front USB Port................................................................................................................ 3-34

Front LED/Switch Bracket .............................................................................................. 3-34

Chassis Intrusion Switch.................................................................................................. 3-36

Minitower and Desktop Setup ......................................................................................... 3-37

Converting from Minitower to Desktop................................................................... 3-37

Converting from Desktop to Minitower................................................................... 3-38

Chassis Shell.................................................................................................................... 3-40

Replacing the Chassis Shell...................................................................................... 3-40

4 System Board

External Cable Connectors................................................................................................ 4-2

Internal Cable Connectors................................................................................................. 4-3

Jumper Settings.................................................................................................................. 4-4

Locating System Board Jumpers................................................................................ 4-4

Changing a Jumper Setting......................................................................................... 4-4

Upgrade Sockets................................................................................................................ 4-5

Processor Socket......................................................................................................... 4-6

RIMM Sockets............................................................................................................ 4-6

Checking System Memory......................................................................................... 4-7

Components....................................................................................................................... 4-7

Processor and Secondary Cache................................................................................. 4-9

System BIOS.............................................................................................................. 4-9

System Memory........................................................................................................ 4-10

Plug and Play............................................................................................................ 4-10

PCI/IDE Ports........................................................................................................... 4-10

Parallel Interface....................................................................................................... 4-10

Serial Interface.......................................................................................................... 4-11

USB Interface........................................................................................................... 4-12

Accelerated Graphics Port........................................................................................ 4-12

Integrated Audio....................................................................................................... 4-12

Resources......................................................................................................................... 4-13

Memory Map............................................................................................................ 4-13

I/O Addresses ........................................................................................................... 4-13

DMA Settings........................................................................................................... 4-15

5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Ordering Parts.................................................................................................................... 5-2

Field Replaceable Unit....................................................................................................... 5-2

Illustrated Parts Breakdown............................................................................................... 5-4

6 Preventive Maintenance

System Cleaning................................................................................................................ 6-2

Keyboard Cleaning............................................................................................................ 6-2

Mouse Cleaning................................................................................................................. 6-3

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7 Troubleshooting

Checklist ............................................................................................................................ 7-2

System Problems.........................................................................................................7-2

Diskette Drive Problems.............................................................................................7-3

Monitor Problems.......................................................................................................7-3

Keyboard/Mouse Problems.........................................................................................7-4

CD-ROM Drive Problems ..........................................................................................7-4

Speaker Problems........................................................................................................7-5

Diagnostics.........................................................................................................................7-6

8 NECC Information Services

Service Telephone Numbers..............................................................................................8-2

Technical Support.............................................................................................................. 8-2

NECC Website............................................................................................................8-2

NECC FTP Site........................................................................................................... 8-3

Email/Fax Technical Support Service......................................................................... 8-3

Technical Support Center ...........................................................................................8-3

9 Specifications

System Board Specifications..............................................................................................9-2

Keyboard Specifications....................................................................................................9-3

Mouse Specifications......................................................................................................... 9-3

Speaker Specifications....................................................................................................... 9-4

System Unit Specifications................................................................................................9-4

Hard Drive Specifications..................................................................................................9-5

Diskette Drive Specifications.............................................................................................9-8

CD-ROM Drive Specifications..........................................................................................9-8

CD-RW Drive Specifications.............................................................................................9-9

DVD-ROM Drive Specifications.......................................................................................9-9

Zip Drive Specifications ..................................................................................................9-10

Modem Board Specifications........................................................................................... 9-11

Network Board Specifications.........................................................................................9-11

ATX Power Supply Specifications ..................................................................................9-12

Environmental and Safety Specifications.........................................................................9-12

Compliance......................................................................................................................9-13

Glossary

Index

Regulatory Statements

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List of Figures

PowerMate CT Minitower Front Features......................................................................... 1-4

PowerMate CT Desktop Front Features............................................................................. 1-4

PowerMate CT Minitower Rear Features.......................................................................... 1-6

Minitower Rear Connector Locations................................................................................ 1-6

PowerMate CT Desktop Rear Features.............................................................................. 1-7

Desktop Rear Connector Locations................................................................................... 1-7

Inside the System ...............................................................................................................1-8

System Board Jumper Block Locations............................................................................. 2-5

Setup Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 2-8

Locating the Cover Screws................................................................................................ 3-3

Removing the Cover.......................................................................................................... 3-4

Replacing the Cover........................................................................................................... 3-4

Removing the Front Panel................................................................................................. 3-5

Replacing the Front Panel.................................................................................................. 3-6

Locating Expansion Board Slots and Connectors.............................................................. 3-7

Removing the Expansion Board Retainer Bar................................................................... 3-7

Removing an Expansion Board......................................................................................... 3-8

Installing a Slot Cover....................................................................................................... 3-9

Installing an Expansion Board......................................................................................... 3-10

Replacing the Retainer Bar.............................................................................................. 3-11

Locating the RIMM and Processor Sockets..................................................................... 3-12

Removing a Continuity Module.......................................................................................3-13

Removing a RIMM Module ............................................................................................ 3-13

Installing a RIMM Module.............................................................................................. 3-15

Installing a Continuity Module........................................................................................ 3-15

Removing the Fan, Heat Sink, and Processor.................................................................. 3-17

Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device Bay Cover...................................................................... 3-19

Replacing a Bay Cover.................................................................................................... 3-20

Storing an Unused Rail.................................................................................................... 3-21

Locating the Screws for 5 1/4-Inch Device Rails............................................................ 3-21

Releasing a 5 1/4-Inch Device......................................................................................... 3-22

Inserting a 5 1/4-Inch Device for Use in a Minitower ..................................................... 3-23

Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bracket......................................................3-24

The 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bracket...................................................................... 3-25

Locating the Internal Drive Bracket.................................................................................3-26

Locating Internal Drive Bracket Screws.......................................................................... 3-27

Sliding the Internal Drive Bracket out of the Chassis...................................................... 3-27

Locating Internal Drive Screws on the Bracket............................................................... 3-28

Locating Guides for the Internal Drive Bracket............................................................... 3-29

Securing the Internal Drive Bracket.................................................................................3-29

Locating the Battery on the System Board...................................................................... 3-30

Removing the Battery...................................................................................................... 3-31

Locating System Board Screws....................................................................................... 3-32

Locating the Power Supply Screws................................................................................. 3-33

Locating Front USB Port Screws..................................................................................... 3-34

Releasing the Front LED/Switch Bracket........................................................................ 3-35

Removing the Front LED/Switch Bracket....................................................................... 3-35

Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch.......................................................................... 3-36

Accessible Device Placement for a Desktop.................................................................... 3-38

Accessible Device Placement for a Minitower................................................................ 3-39

Minitower External Cable Connector Locations................................................................4-2

Desktop External Cable Connector Locations................................................................... 4-3

System Board Internal Cable Connectors.......................................................................... 4-3

System Board Jumper Locations....................................................................................... 4-4

System Board Upgrade Sockets......................................................................................... 4-5

PowerMate CT System Illustrated Parts Breakdown......................................................... 5-4

Locating the Mouse Ball Cover......................................................................................... 6-3

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List of Tables

PowerMate CT System Configuration............................................................................... 1-3

System Components.........................................................................................................1-12

Interrupt Level Assignments..............................................................................................2-2

Parallel Port Interrupts.......................................................................................................2-3

Serial Port Interrupts..........................................................................................................2-4

System Board Jumper Block Settings................................................................................2-5

Maxtor EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings........................................................................2-7

Quantum EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings..................................................................... 2-7

Setup Key Functions.......................................................................................................... 2-9

Main Menu Items.............................................................................................................2-10

Advanced Menu............................................................................................................... 2-14

Security Menu Items........................................................................................................ 2-18

Power Menu Settings.......................................................................................................2-20

Boot Menu Settings..........................................................................................................2-22

Exit Menu Items...............................................................................................................2-22

PowerMate CT System Disassembly Sequence ................................................................. 3-2

Sample RIMM Upgrade Paths...........................................................................................4-6

System Board Components................................................................................................ 4-8

Parallel Port Addresses ....................................................................................................4-11

Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 I/O Addresses ..................................................................4-11

System Memory Map....................................................................................................... 4-13

I/O Address Map.............................................................................................................. 4-13

DMA Settings ..................................................................................................................4-15

Ordering Parts.................................................................................................................... 5-2

PowerMate CT System FRU..............................................................................................5-2

Problems and Solutions......................................................................................................7-6

NECC Service and Support Telephone Numbers .............................................................. 8-2

System Specifications........................................................................................................9-2

System Board Specifications..............................................................................................9-2

Keyboard Specifications....................................................................................................9-3

Mouse Specifications......................................................................................................... 9-3

Speaker Specifications....................................................................................................... 9-4

System Unit Specifications................................................................................................9-4

Quantum Hard Drive Specifications..................................................................................9-5

Maxtor 5,400 RPM Hard Drive Specifications.................................................................. 9-6

Maxtor 7,200 RPM Hard Drive Specifications.................................................................. 9-7

Diskette Drive Specifications.............................................................................................9-8

NEC CD-ROM Drive Specifications................................................................................. 9-8

CD-RW Drive Specifications.............................................................................................9-9

DVD-ROM Drive Specifications.......................................................................................9-9

Zip Drive Specification....................................................................................................9-10

Modem Board Specifications........................................................................................... 9-11

3Com 3C905C Network Board Specifications ................................................................ 9-11

Intel PRO 100+ WOL Network Board Specifications.....................................................9-12

Power Supply Specifications............................................................................................9-12

Environmental and Safety Specifications.........................................................................9-12

System Compliance..........................................................................................................9-13

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Preface

This manual contains technical information for servicing and r epairing the NEC PowerMate CT systems manufactured by NEC Computers Inc. Use this manual for NEC PowerMate CT computers assembled in Europe. Check the regulatory sticker at the rear of the system to find the assembly location for the computer.

The manual contains hardware and interface information for users who need an overview of system design. The manual includes system setup information, disassembly procedures, and an illustrated parts list. The manual is prepared for NECC-trained customer engineers and support center personnel.

The manual is organized as follows. Section 1 — System Overview, provides an overview of system features and includes brief

descriptions of system components. Section 2 — System Configuration, includes information on system IRQs, jumpers, and BIOS.

The section also contains information on power management features and system utilities, including the BIOS FLASH Utility and PowerMate Product Recovery Program.

Section 3 — Disassembly and Re assembly, provides system disassembly and reassembly procedures. Each procedure is supported by disassembly illustrations.

Section 4 — System Board, includes information on cable and board connector locations, jumper settings, and upgrade sockets. Also provided is information on board components.

Section 5 — Illustrated Parts Breakdown, includes an exploded view diagram (illustrated parts breakdown) and a parts list for field-replaceable parts.

Section 6 — Preventive Maintenance, provides recommended maintenance information for maintaining the system in top condition.

Section 7 — Troubleshooting, includes information for solving possible system problems and their solutions.

Section 8 — NECC Information Services, lists telephone numbers for obtaining service. The section also includes information on NECC technical support and website.

Section 9 — Specifications, provides specifications for the major components in the system, including the system board, power supply, diskette drive, hard drive, and CD-ROM drive.

Preface ix

Abbreviations

Aampere AC alternating current ACK acknowledge AGP accelerated graphics port AMR audio modem riser ASIC application-specific integrated circuit AT advanced technology (IBM PC) ATA AT attachment ATAPI AT attachment packet interface ATM asynchronous transfer mode BBS Bulletin Board Service BCD binary-coded decimal BCU BIOS Customized Utility BIOS basic input/output system bit binary digit BUU BIOS Upgrade Utility bpi bits per inch bps bits per second C capacitance C centigrade Cache high-speed buffer storage CAM constantly addressable memory CAS column address strobe CD-ROM compact disk-ROM CD-RW compact disk rewritable CH channel clk clock cm centimeter CMOS complementary metal oxide

semiconductor COM communication CONT contrast CPGA ceramic pin grid array CPU central processing unit DAC digital-to-analog converter DACK DMA acknowledge dB decibels DC direct current DCC direct cable connection DCE data communications equipment DDC Display Data Channel DIMM Dual In-Line Memory Module DIP dual in-line package

DMA direct memory access DMAC DMA controller DMI Desktop Management Interface DOS disk operating system dpi dots per inch DRAM dynamic RAM DVD digital versatile disc ECC error checking and correction ECP extended capabilities port EDO extended data output EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter EIDE Enhanced IDE EISA enhanced ISA email electronic mail EMI electromagnetic interference EPP enhanced parallel port EPROM erasable and programmable ROM ESD electrostatic discharge EVGA Enhanced Video Graphics Array F Fahrenheit FAX facsimile transmission FCC Federal Communications Commission FG frame ground FM frequency modulatio n FP fast page FRU field-replaceable unit ftp file transfer protocol GB gigabyte GND ground HEX hexadecimal HGA Hercules Graphics Adapter Hz hertz IC inte grated circuit ID identification IDE intelligent device electronics IDTR interrupt descriptor table register in. inch INTA interrupt acknowledge I/O input/output IPB illustrated parts breakdown IPC integrated peripheral controller ips inches per second IR infrared

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IrDA Infrared Data Association IRR Interrupt Request register ISA Industr y St andard Archi tecture ISP internet service provider IRQ interrupt request K kilo (1024) k kilo (1000) KB kilobyte Kbps Kilobits per second kg kilogram kHz kilohertz lb pound LAN local area network LED light-emitting diode LDCM LANDesk Client Manager LSB least-significant bit LSI large-scale integration M mega (million) mA milliamps max maximum MB megabyte MFM modified frequency modulation MHz megahertz MIDI musical instrument digital interface mm millimeter MMX multimedia extensions modem modulator/demodulator MOS metal-oxide semiconductor MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group ms millisecond MSB most-significant bit NC not connected NIC networked information center NIC network interface card NMI Non-maskable Interrupt ns nanosecond NSRC National Service Response Center OCR optical character recognition OS operating system PAL programmable array logic PC personal computer PCB printed circuit board PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PDA personal digital assistant PFP plastic flat package

PIO parallel input/output pixel picture element PLCC plastic leaded chip carrier PLL phase lock loop POST Power-On Self-Test p-p peak-to-peak PPI programmable peripheral interface PROM programmable ROM PS/2 personal system/2 QFP quad flat pack R read RAM random-access memory RAMDAC RAM digital-to-analog converter RAS row address strobe RDRAM

Rambus® dynamic RAM RGB red green blue RGBI red green blue intensity RIMM Rambus inline memory module rms root mean square ROM read-only memory rpm revolutions per minu te RTC real-time clock R/W read/write Sslave SCSI Small Computer System Interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM S.E.C. single edge contact cartridge S.E.P.P. single edge processor package SG signal ground SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM SIMM single inline memor y module SMART Self-Monitoring, Analysis and

Reporting Technology S/N sig nal to no ise r a tio SNMP simple net wor k management pro to co l SPM standard page mode SRAM static random access memory SRS So und Retrieval System SSI small scale integration SVGA Super Video Graphics Array SW switch T&D test and diagnostics TSC Technical Support Center TTL transistor/transistor logic tpi tracks per inch

xii Abbreviations

UART universal asynchr onous

receiver/transmitter UHF ultra high frequency UL Underwriter’s Laboratories UMA unified memory architecture UPS uninterruptible power supply URL uniform resource locator USB universal serial bus Vvolt Vac volts, alternating current VCR video cassette recorder Vdc volts, direct current VDT video display terminal VESA video electronics standards

association VFC VES A-compliant feature connector VGA Video Graphics Array VHF very high fr e que nc y VLSI very large scale integration VRAM video RAM Wwatt WAN wide area network WRAM Windows RAM W write www world wide web

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System Overview

Configurations

Features

Components

This section provides an overview of the NEC PowerMate® CT system. Included are descriptions of the system’s

hardware configuration

front, back, and inside features

security features

major components

software.

The system can be configured as a minitower or as a desktop to suit the user’s requirements.

Configuration

The NEC PowerMate CT system is a built-to-order system for commercial offices. System features include an Intel

Pentium III processor, the Intel 820 chipset, two Rambus® inline memory module (RIMM™) sockets, Rambus dynamic random access memory (RDRAM), and a plug and play input/output (I/O) controller.

The system also features two universal serial bus (USB) ports, two serial ports, a parallel port, a MIDI/game port, and audio ports. Ultra direct memory access (DMA), remote wakeup (“WakeOn LAN”), accelerated graphics port (AGP), audio modem riser (AMR), and power management are supported.

Build choices include enhanced intelligent device electronics (EIDE) hard drives ranging from 10 gigabytes (GB) to 30 GB and higher. All drives feature Ultra DMA/66 and Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART).

System memory is provided in 64-MB (minimum), 128-MB, or 256-MB RIMM modules. Memory configurations range from 64 MB to 512 MB.

Additional build choices include a speaker set, LAN board, sound board, modem board, and peripheral devices such as a 40X or higher CD-ROM drive, an 12X or higher DVD-ROM drive, an 8x4x32x CD-ReWritable (RW) drive, an 8-MB or higher AGP video board, and a 250-MB capacity Zip

drive.

The following table summarizes the PowerMate CT system configuration.

1-2 Overview

PowerMate CT System Configuration

Component Description

System Board Gigabyte GA-6CX7 Pentium III Processor* 667-MHz or higher, 133-MHz or higher FSB Pentium III L1 Cache 32 KB SRAM integrated on processor Pentium III L2 Cache 256 KB Pipeline Burst SRAM Processor Mount Socket 370 System RAM* 64 MB (minimum) to 512 MB of up to PC800 RDRAM in 2 RIMM

sockets

Chip Set Intel 820 with 82820 Memory Controller Hub, 82801AA I/O

Controller Hub, 82802AA Firmware Hub, Audio-Codec 97 Controller, and System Manageability Bus

Winbond Super I/O Controller

Winbond Super I/O Controller W83627HF-AW for parallel, serial, keyboard, mouse, hardware monitor, diskette drive

Hard Drive* Ultra DMA/66, with SMART technology: 10-GB or higher,

5400 rpm or higher Graphics Memory* 8-MB or higher, depending on AGP video board Audio Yamaha Sound YMF 752-S Diskette Drive 3.5-inch 1.44-MB Power Supply 235-watt Keyboard

Win 95-enhanced, PS/2

-compatible Mouse 3-button mouse, PS/2-compatible CD-ROM Drive* 40X or higher CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM Drive* 12X or higher DVD-ROM drive CD-RW Drive* 8x4x32x (8x record, 4x rewrite, 32x read) Zip Drive* 250-MB Capacity Iomega Zip Drive PCI Connectors System board support for up to five PCI expansion boards LAN Board* 3Com PCI Ethernet 10/100 3C905C TX-M, Intel PCI Ethernet

Pro 100+ 10/100 with Wake-On LAN, Accton PCI Ethernet 10/100 TX4 or TX5

Video Board* 8-MB AGP 4x nVidia™ Vanta™ video board or 32-MB AGP 4x

nVidia TnT2™ Pro video board

Speakers* NEC 10-watt, with AC power adapter

* Built-to-order component

Overview 1-3

Features

The system front, back, and inside features are described in the following paragraphs. Also included are descriptions of system security features.

Front Features

The PowerMate CT system can be used as a minitower or as a desktop. The following figures show the features on the front of the system for both setups. Brief descriptions of the features follow the figure.

PowerMate CT Minitower Front Features

– USB Port

B – CD-ROM Drive G – Power/Sleep Lamp C – 5 1/4-Inch Bay H – Disk Activity Lamp D – Diskette Drive I – Bracket for 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Devices E

– 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bay

– Power/Sleep Button

PowerMate CT Desktop Front Features

A – Power/Sleep Button F – Bracket for 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Devices B – CD-ROM Drive G – 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bay C – 5 1/4-Inch Bay H – Diskette Drive D – Power/Sleep Lamp I – USB Port E – Disk Activity Lamp

1-4 Overview

The system has the following devices, controls, and lamps at the front of the system (see the above figures for device, control, and lamp locations).

Power/sleep button — press this button to turn on system power. To turn off power, close

all applications, shut down Windows power down the system. For Windows NT

; Windows 98 and Windows 2000 automatically

, close all applications, shut down Windows NT,

and press in the power button until the system powers down (approximately four seconds). Press and immediately release the power button to suspend system operation and go into the

power saving mode. If a VESA-compliant monitor is in use, the monitor also goes into a power-saving mode.

Press any key or move the mouse to exit the power saving mode and resume system operation.

Power/sleep lamp — indicates if system power is on or off. Also indicates if the system is

operating in a power saving mode. A steady green lamp indicates that power is on. An amber lamp and a blank screen indicates

that the system is in a sleep mode with full power reduction. Hard drive lamp — when blinking, indicates that the hard drive is active. A blinking lamp

indicates that the hard drive is reading or writing data. CD-ROM drive — load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) and to play audio

CDs. Controls and indicators include a CD tray open button, drive activity lamp, and emergency tray open feature. Controls for an optional DVD-ROM drive are similar.

DVD-ROM drive — DVD-ROM drives offer many improvements over the standard

CD-ROM technology, including superior video and audio playback, faster data access, and greater storage capacities.

The DVD-ROM drive uses DVD technology to read DVD discs as well as standard audio and video CDs.

CD-RW drive — use the drive to read and write data on a CD-RW disc many times, just

like you would with a diskette, Zip disk, or hard drive. Zip drive — use the Zip drive with 3 1/2-inch Zip disks to back up work, archive old files,

and transport work. The Zip drive supports both 250-MB and 100-MB Zip disks. Diskette drive — copy data files to and from a diskette or use as a bootable drive for

loading and starting programs from a diskette. Controls and indicators include a diskette eject button and drive activity lamp.

USB port — use this port to connect up to 127 universal serial bus (USB) devices without

opening the system. A second port is on the rear of the system.

Rear Features

The rear of the system contains external connectors and ports, a system power socket, a monitor power socket, a voltage switch, expansion board slots, and security features.

The following figures show minitower and desktop features. Br ief descr iptions of each item follow the figure. See the next two sections for information about the connectors and the power supply. See “Expansion Boards” in Section 3 for information about expansion board slots. See “Security Features” later in this section for information on security features.

Overview 1-5

PowerMate CT Mi nitower Rear Features

A – AC Power Connector F – Locking Tab B – Monitor Power Socket G – Expansion Slots C – Power Supply H – System Board Connectors D

– Keyboard/Mouse Anti-Theft BracketI – Voltage Switch

E – AGP Video Board

Minitower Rear Connector Locations

A – Keyboard Connector G – Line In B – Mouse Connector H – Line Out C – Parallel Port I – Serial Port 2 D – MIDI/Game Port J – Serial Port 1 E – VGA Connector K – USB Port F – Microphone In

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PowerMate CT Desktop Rear Features

A – Power Supply F – System Board Connectors B – Keyboard/Mouse Anti-theft Bracket G – Monitor Power Socket C – AGP Video Board H – Voltage Switch D – Locking Tab I – AC Power Connector E

– Expansion Slots

Desktop Rear Connector Locations

A – Mouse Connector G – Line Out B

– Parallel Port

C – MIDI/Game Port I – Serial Port 1 D – VGA Connector J – USB Port E – Microphone In K – Keyboard Port F

– Line In

– Serial Port 2

The rear of the system has the following external ports, connectors, jacks, and expansion slots.

Keyboard port — attach a PS/2®-compatible (personal system/2-compatible) keyboard

(101-key or 102-key) with a 6-pin mini DIN connector to this port. Mouse port — attach a PS/2-compatible mouse to this port.

Printer port — attach a parallel printer with a 25-pin connector to this por t.

USB port — use the USB port to connect up to 127 USB configured peripheral devices such

as a printer, monitor, modem, mouse, and scanner. A second USB por t is on the front of the system.

Serial ports — serial port 1 (COM1) and serial port 2 (COM2) allow connection of serial

devices with 9-pin connectors. The devices include a pointing device, serial printer, or modem.

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VGA monitor connector — attach a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor (NEC

MultiSync connector on the installed video board.

Monitor power socket — if a plug adapter is available, connect the power cord from the

monitor to the monitor power socket to use fewer wall or surge protector outlets. Microphone in jack — use this jack to connect a microphone for recording audio

information in data system files. Line in jack — use this jack to connect a stereo audio device such as a stereo amplifier or a

cassette or minidisc player for playback or recording. Line out jack — use this jack to connect an amplified output device, such as powered

speakers or headset, a stereo tape recorder, or an external amplifier for audio output. MIDI/joystick — use this connector to attach a joystick to the system for use with games.

Expansion board slots — use these slots to in stall up to five optional PCI boards (grap hics,

LAN, modem, sound).

Inside Features

The following figure shows the interior of the system and its major areas. A list of features follow the figure.

monitor or other VGA-compatible monitor) with a 15-pin connector to the AGP

Inside the System

A – Power Supply F – PCI Expansion Board Connectors B – System Board G – AGP Video Board C – RIMM Memory Sockets H – AMR Connector D – Accessible Device Cage I – Processor E – Internal Drive Bracket

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The inside of the system has the following features:

system board — contains the Pentium processor Socket 370 connector, two RIMM memory

sockets, two IDE connectors, five PCI board connectors, an AGP board connector, an AMR board connector, diskette drive connector, system configuration jumpers, internal signal and power connectors, and external device connectors

5 1/4-inch accessible device cage — has two accessible 5 1/4-inch slots for the

CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive and another 5 1/4-inch device 3 1/2-inch accessible device cage — contains two accessible 3 1/2-inch slots, one of which

houses the 1.44-MB diskette drive internal drive bracket — has three 3 1/2-inch internal device slots, one of which houses the

standard hard drive expansion slots — provide five PCI board expansion slots, one of which houses the

standard AGP video board 235-watt power supply — is switch selectable, 115 Vac or 230 Vac.

For more information on the above features, see “Components” in this section.

Power Management Features

The system comes with Adva nced Power Management ( APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). Included as a subset to ACPI is Instantly Available Technology.

APM features Soft Power Off, which automatically powers down the system when exiting Windows 98 or Windows 2000 (not available for Windows NT). This feature is enabled or disabled through the system’s BIOS (see Section 2, “System Configuration,” for Power Management BIOS settings).

Instantly Available Technology features the ACPI sleep mode which maximizes power savings. When in the sleep mode, the system appears to be off. The power supply and fans are off and the power lamp is amber. Pressi ng a key or moving the mouse instantly wakes up the system and returns it to where it was before going into the sleep mode. This feature is enabled or disabled by setting jumpers on the system board (see Section 2, “System Configuration” for information on setting system board jumpers).

If the system has an optional internal or external modem installed, the Wake On Ring (WOR) and Resume On Ring (ROR) features of the system can be used. With WOR, the system can be powered up through the modem from either the Soft Power Off or ACPI modes. The first call through the modem powers on the system and the second call allows access to your system.

The ROR feature allows a single call on the modem to resume system oper a tion and to allow system access. The ROR feature can be used while the system is in the sleep mode or the ACPI power on state.

See Section 2, “System Configuration” for information on setting the WOR and ROR feature s through the system’s BIOS. In addition, for the WOR feature, a cable must be connected to a modem and to the WOR connector on the system board.

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Software Features

NECC provides a variety of applications and hardware utilitie s with the system to let you take advantage of the system hardware capabilities.

Preloaded Software

The system comes preloaded with the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system or the Windows 2000

/Windows NT® operating system configuration.

If you have a Windows 2000/Windows NT configuration, you must choose the operating system you want to load. The operating system you choose is your only ope rating system and is the one that the Product Recovery Program restores.

NECC-provided applications, drivers, and utilities come loaded o n the hard drive. You ca n install some of the applications from icons on the Wi ndows desktop. Software available on the system includes the following applications:

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer provides a top-notch browser with preloaded links for easy access to the world wide web. Also use Internet Explorer to access one of the many new browser-based utilities.

Norton AntiVirus™ 2000 Software

Protect the syste m from viruses by running Norton’s virus scan software. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print portable document format (PDF) files found on the Internet and PDF documents included with various software applications.

Online Documentation

Get quick access to comprehensive information about your system in the online PowerMate CT User’s Guide. See “Online Documentation” in Section 2 for a description of the documentation and how to use it.

Intel LANDesk® Client Manager

Use LANDesk software to track system information such as serial number, BIOS version, memory capacity, disk capacity, expansion board settings, and applications. Use LANDesk software for remote starts from a server computer using Wake-On LAN and remote boot.

NEC Product Recovery Program CD

The system comes with an NEC Product Recovery Program CD and bootable diskette. Should a problem occur that causes data loss or corruption, you can use the NEC Product Recovery Program CD to restore the system to its original factory state or you can restore just the operating system and drivers. A full system resto re loads the operating system and all the factory-supplied software that comes on the hard drive. See “Product Recovery Program” in Section 2 for information about using the restore options.

NEC PowerMate Driver CD

Use the NEC PowerMate Driver CD to install drivers for NEC system options that are not part of the factory configuration. Also use the NEC PowerMate Driver CD to reinstall NECC-supplied software. See “PowerMate Driver CD” in Section 2 for information about installing drivers from the CD.

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Security Features

The system has hardware, software, and mechanical security features that offer protection against unauthorized access to the system and data. The following security features are available.

Password Security

The BIOS Setup Utility includes a feature that allows a user to set either a user or supervisor password, or both.

The user password controls booting of the system and controls access to the Setup Utility and the keyboard. User access to the BIOS Setup Utility is limited when a supervisor password is set. The supervisor password allows full access to the system and the BIOS.

See Section 2, “System Configuration,” for further i nformation on setting and using passwords.

Windows Network Security Features

The Windows Network Security feature is available through the Wind ows operating system. Check the Windows documentation for details.

Keyboard/mouse Anti-theft Bracket

The keyboard/mouse anti-theft bracket secures the keyboard and mouse cables to the system, making it difficult to remove the keyboard and mouse from the system.

Locking Tab

The system has a locking tab on the rear of the system. The tab fits through a mating slot in the rear edge of the chassis cover. Securing a padlock (not supplied) in the locking tab prevents removal of the system cover and access to the interior of the system.

Chassis Intrusion Notification

Whenever the system cover is removed, a hidden switch (if installed) sends a signal to the LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM). LDCM logs the incident and then reports it o n screen the next time the system is rebooted.

Hard Drive Password Protection

The system supports password protection for the hard drive. Hard drive password protection restricts access to the drive if the drive is removed and installed in another system. The system does not prompt for hard drive passwords while the drive remains in the current system.

The passwords are written to the system BIOS and to the hard drive to ensure that the password protection travels with the drive if it is moved to another system. See Section 2, “Sys tem Configuration,” for additional information on using hard drive security.

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Components

The major system components are listed in the following table, along with the page number where each component is briefly described.

System Components

Component Go to Page

System Board 1-12 System Memory 1-13 Diskette Drive 1-13 Hard Drive* 1-13 AGP Video Board* 1-13 Power Supply 1-13 Keyboard 1-13 Mouse 1-14 CD-ROM Drive* 1-14 DVD-ROM Drive* 1-14 CD-RW Drive* 1-14

System Board

The system processor, memory, system battery, internal connectors, and most external connectors are housed on the system board. For information on the external connectors, see “External Connectors” earlier in this chapter.

The system board supports one diskette drive and up to four IDE devices such as hard drives, a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, a CD-RW drive, or a Zip drive.

Internal connectors on the system board include:

primary and secondary IDE connectors with Ultra DMA/66 support

one diskette drive connector

one processor socket

front panel connectors for system lamps and USB

power connectors

Zip Drive* 1-14 Speakers* 1-14 Modem Board* 1-15 Network Board* 1-15

* Built-to-order component

! ! ! !

For further information on the system board, see Section 4, “System Bo ards.”

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two RIMM sockets five PCI connectors one AGP connector one AMR connector.

System Memory

The system supports up to 512 MB of high-speed non-ECC or ECC RDRAM memory in two RIMM sockets on the system board. Supported are 184-pin, PC800-MHz modules in 64-, 128-, and 256-MB unbuffered configurations.

The RIMM modules can be installed in one or two sockets and can vary in size between sockets. If only one RIMM module is installed, a continuity module must be installed in the empty socket.

Diskette Drive

A single diskette drive is supported in the system. The installed 1.44-MB 3 1/2-inch diskette drive is connected by a ribbon cable with two connectors. The diskette drive cable plugs directly into the system board. There are no switches or jumpers that need to b e set and the diske tte drive is terminated.

Diskette drive specifications are given in Section 9, “Specifications.”

Hard Drive

All systems ship with one internal 3 1/2-inch EIDE hard installed inside the system, under the CD-ROM drive. Drives are available in 10-GB or higher Ultra DMA/66 models.

An Ultra DMA/66 cable connects the hard drive to the primary IDE channel on the system board. The drive is connected as the master device on the primary channel.

Hard drive jumper settings are given in Section 2, “System Configuration.” The location of the primary IDE connector on the system board is shown in Section 4, “System Boards.” Hard drive specifications are given in Section 9, “Specifications.”

AGP Video Board

Systems ship with an AGP video board. The board has a 4x nVidia Vanta™ 3D graphics processor, 8 MB of video memory, and a VGA connector. The processor supports the AGP 4X bus, 3D graphics, and 2D graphics. It also supports video, software, and DVD playback. The system can be upgraded with an optional 32-MB 4x nVidia TnT2 Pro AGP video board.

Connect a VGA compatible monitor to the VGA connector on the AGP video board.

Power Supply

The 235-watt power supply is mounted inside the system unit. It supplies power to the system board, option boards, diskette drive, hard drives, CD-ROM or other drives, keyboard, mouse, and other internal options. A fan inside the power supply provides system cooling.

Power supply connector locations on the system board are given in Section 4, “System Board.” Power supply specifications are given in Section 9, “Specifications.”

Keyboard

The PS/2-compatible ergodynamic keyboard is standard equipment for the system. The keyboard provides a nume ric keypad, separate curso r control keys, 12 function keys, and is capable of up to 48 functions. Key status lamps on the keyboard include Num (Numeric) Lock, Caps (Capital) Lock, and Scroll Lock.

The keyboard’s six-pin connector plugs into the back of the system. Keyboard specifications are given in Secti on 9, “Specifications. ”

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Mouse

The system ships with a PS/2-compatible mouse as standard equipment. The mouse has a self-cleaning mechanism that prevents a buildup of dust or lint around the mouse ball and tracking mechanism.

The six-pin mouse cable connector plugs into the back of the system. Mouse specifications are given in Secti on 9, “Specifications. ”

CD-ROM Drive

Some systems come with a 40X or higher CD-ROM drive. The drive features up to 40-speed or higher technology, affording faster data transfer and smoother animation and video. The CDROM drive comes with an Enhanced IDE (EIDE) interface. The drive is fully compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs ROM drive can also play audio CDs (for systems wi th sound capabilities).

An IDE cable connects the CD-ROM drive to the secondary IDE channel on the system board. The drive is connected as the master device on the secondary channel.

CD-ROM jumper settings are included in Section 2, “System Configuration.” Specifications for the CD-ROM drive are given in Section 9, “System Specifications.”

DVD-ROM Drive

Some systems come with an 12X or higher DVD-ROM drive. The drive offers many improvements over the standard CD-ROM, including superior video and audio playback, faster data access, and greater storage capabilities.

™

, CD-I, FMV, and CD Plus, as well as standard CDs. The CD-

An IDE cable connects the DVD-ROM drive to the secondary IDE channel on the system board. The drive is connected as the master device on the secondary channel.

DVD-ROM jumper settings are included in Section 2, “System Configuration.” Specifications for the DVD-ROM drive are given in Section 9, “System Specifications.”

CD-RW Drive

Some systems come with an 8x4x32x (8x record, 4x rewrite, 32x read) compact diskReWritable (CD-RW) drive. Use the drive to record data on a CD-RW disc, just like you would on a diskette, Zip

Zip Drive

Some systems come with a 250-MB capacity internal ATAPI Zip® drive. Connect the Zip drive to one of the IDE connectors. Use the Zip drive with 3 1/2-inch Zip disks to back up work, archive old files, and transport work. The Zip drive supports both 250-MB and 100-MB Zip disks.

Speakers

Some systems come with a high-quality 10-watt stereo speaker set, an AC adapter, and connecting cables. If the speaker set has a volume control, adjust the speaker volume by using this control. Volume can also be controlled by the Windows sound software. The speaker set connects to the speaker line out jack on the back of the system. Speaker specifications are given in Section 9, “Specifications.”

disk, or hard drive.

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Modem Board

Some systems come with a V.90 rated 56-kilobits per second (Kbps) PCI modem board. The modem board allows the connection of a phone line to the system for data communications functions.

Network Board

Some systems might come with a 10/100 network board installed in a PCI slot. Specifications for the network board are given in Section 9, “Specifications.”

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System Configuration

Interrupt Requests

Jumper Settings

BIOS Setup Utility

Hard Drive Security

FLASH Utility

Online Documentation

Product Recovery Program

PowerMate Driver CD

Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility

This section provides information for configuring t he s ystem. The section includes:

system interrupt request (IRQ) assign ments

system jumper settings

procedures for using the Phoenix® Technologies Ltd. BIOS Setup Utility to configure the

system description and procedures for using hard drive security for password protection of the hard

drive descriptions and procedures for using the following utilities and ap plications

— FLASH Utility — Online Documentation — Product Recovery Progra m — PowerMate Driver CD — Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility.

Interrupt Requests

The following paragraphs list the system interrupts ( IRQs), parallel interrupts, and serial interrupts. See Section 4, “System Board,” for parallel and serial addresses. For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, a listing of hardware resources is available on the system. Click

Programs, Accessories

System Tools

, and

, and click

System Information

Start

, point

System Interrupts

The system has 16 IRQs (IRQ 0 through 15) assigned to different devices (for example, printer, modem, keyboard, mouse). Initial IRQ settings are assigned at the factory, with settings dependent on the installed device(s). See “BIOS Setup Utility” in this section for information on using the utility to assign or change the interrupts.

The following table lists the IRQ settings. Assignments 0 through 15 are in order of decreasing priority.

Interrupt Level Assignments

Interrupt Priority Interrupt Device*

IRQ00 System Timer IRQ01 Standard 101/102 or MS Natural Keyboard IRQ02 Programmable Interrupt Controller IRQ03 Communications Port (COM2) IRQ04 Communications Port (COM1) IRQ05 MPU-401 Compatible IRQ06 Standard Floppy Disk Controller IRQ07 ECP Printer (LPT 1)

* IRQ settings may vary, depending on system configuration.

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Interrupt Level Assignments

Interrupt Priority Interrupt Device*

IRQ08 System CMOS/real time clock IRQ09 Shared Resource: ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ

Steering/YAMAHA AC-XG Audio Device/Intel 82801AA SMBus Controller/SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus

IRQ10 Shared Resource: ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ

Steering/Winfast 3D S32011 (TNT2-PRO)

IRQ11 Shared Resource: ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ

Steering/Intel 82801AA USB Universal Host

Controller IRQ12 WheelMouse (PS/2) IRQ13 Numeric Data Processor IRQ14 Primary IDE Controller/Intel 82801AA Bus

Master IDE Controller IRQ15 Secondary IDE Controller

* IRQ settings may vary, depending on system configuration.

Parallel Port Interrupts

The parallel port I/O interrupts are given in the following table.

Port Interrupt

LPT1 IRQ07 LPT2 IRQ07

LPT3 IRQ07

Parallel Port Interrupts

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Serial Port Interrupts

The interrupts for serial port 1 and serial port 2 are given in the following table. If serial ports share an interrupt, verify that hardware and software added to the system can share these interrupts without problems.

Port Interrupt

COM1 IRQ04 COM2 IRQ03 COM3 IRQ04 COM4 IRQ03 COM1 IRQ03 COM2 IRQ04 COM3 IRQ03

COM4 IRQ04

Jumper Settings

Serial Port Interrupts

Jumpers on the boards and devices in the system are used to set the system configuration. Boards and devices using jumpers include:

system board

hard drive

CD-ROM drive.

The following paragraphs list the jumpers and their factory settings.

System Board Jumper Settings

The system board has nine jumper blocks for configuring the system for parti cular system requirements. Use the following figure to locate the jumper blocks on the system board. See the table after the figure for jumper descriptions and factory settings.

Procedures for setting the jumpers are included in Section 4, “System Board.” Specifications for the system board are given in Section 9, “Specifications.”

Jumpers are set correctly at the factory for the system configuration. Only change or check the appropriate jumper settings. Otherwise, keep the jumpers at their factory settings.

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System Board Jumper Block Locations

A – CMOS Clear (JP4) F – BIOS Recovery (J P5) B – Audio Modem Riser Select (JP11) G – USB Selection (JP28) C – Rear USB Device Wakeup (JP3) H – USB Selection (JP27) D – PS/2 Keyboard Power On (JP16) I – Front USB Wake Up (JP21) E

– Save to RAM (JP18)

To prevent damage to the system board, do not set jumpers while

power is on.

System Board Jumper Block Settings

Function Jumper Setting Description

CMOS Clear

Audio Modem Riser (AMR)

JP4 2-3

1-2

JP11

1-2

2-3

Factory setting. Maintains system board configuration in CMOS RAM with onboard battery.

Clears CMOS while system power is off. Return jumper to pins 2 and 3 before powering system on.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to system board, avoid clearing CMOS while power is on.

Factory setting. Enables onboard audio CODEC.

Disables onboard audio CODEC. Use this setting if an AMR sound board is installed.

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System Board Jumper Block Settings

Function Jumper Setting Description

Rear USB Device Wakeup

PS/2 Keyboard at Power On

Save to RAM

BIOS Recovery

JP3 2-3

1-2

JP16 2-3

1-2

JP18 Jumpered

Open

JP5 1-2

Factory setting. Enables system wakeup via input from the rear USB port.

Disables system wakeup via input from the rear USB port.

Factory setting. Disables the keyboard at power on.

Enables the keyboard at power on. Factory setting. Enables Suspend to

RAM (STR) function. In STR mode, the system saves to memory all configuration information and all running programs. When the system leaves Suspend mode, it restores everything from memory.

Disables Save to RAM function. Factory setting. Sets the system for

normal operation. The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords at power on.

To enable BIOS recovery for a corrupted system, remove the jumper. Wait 10 seconds. Replace the jumper on pins 1 and 2.

USB Port Selection

Front USB Device Wakeup

2-3

JP27, JP28

JP21 2-3

1-2 1-2

2-3 2-3

1-2

Restores Safe BIOS settings as the default BIOS settings and loads the BIOS Setup at power on.

Factory setting. Enables the front USB port and rear USB port.

Disables the front USB port and enables the rear USB port.

Factory setting. Disables system wakeup from the USB device connected to the front USB port.

Enables system wakeup from the USB device connected to the front USB port.

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Maxtor EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings

The factory settings for the jumpers on the Maxtor EIDE Ultra DMA/66 hard drive are shown in the following table. The settings are for a single hard drive installed in the system as the master device. Specifications for the hard drive are included in Section 9.

Maxtor EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings

Function Jumper Pins Description

Master Device J50-1, J50-2

J48-2, J46-2

Slave Device J48-2, J46-2

J44-2, J42-2

Cable Select (CSEL)

Cylinder Limitation Not used.

J48-1, J48-2 J44-2, J42-2

Quantum EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings

The factory settings for the jumpers on the Quantum EIDE Ultra DMA/66 hard drive are shown in the following table. The settings are for a single hard drive installed in t he s ystem as a master device. Specifications for the hard drive are included in Section 9.

Quantum EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings

Function Jumper Pins Description

Master Device (DS) Jumpered Sets hard drive as master device in single drive

system. Factory setting: DS pins jumpered.

Sets hard drive as master device in single drive system. Factory setting: J50 pins 1 and 2 jumpered; J48 pin 2 and J46 pin 2 jumpered.

Sets hard drive as slave. Not used.

Not used.

Slave Device Open Sets hard drive as slave. Cable Select

(CS) Park (PK) Use these pins to “park” a jumper not in use.

CD-ROM Drive Jumper Settings

The type of switch or jumpers and the settings for the CD-ROM drive depend on the manufacturer’s model. The NECC factory setting is for the CD-ROM drive installed as the master device on the secondary channel. Specifications for the CD-ROM drive are included in Section 9.

Not used.

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BIOS Setup Utility

The Phoenix® Technologies Ltd. BIOS Setup Utility lets you configure the main components of the system. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run.

Your system ships from the factory with the correct system parameters for your configuration. Unless you add optional hardware, you do not need to run the BIOS Setup Utility to operate the system. However, you might wish to run the BIOS Setup Utility to set features that customize the system, such as security features.

NECC recommends that you print out or write down the current BIOS Setup parameters and store the information in a safe place. This lets you restore the system to the current parameters if you need to replace the CMOS battery (see “CMOS Battery” in Section 3).

How to Start Setup

To start the BIOS Setup Utility, follow these steps.

Turn on or reboot the system.

Press F2 at the NEC startup screen (F2 appears on the bottom of the screen). You have about five seconds to press

Setup’s Main Menu window appears similar to the follo wing scr een.

Note

actual settings on the menu screen depend upon the hardware installed in the system.

The following screen is a typical screen for a system with a 10.0-GB hard drive. The

Setup Main Menu

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How to Use Setup

The Setup Utility has a Main Menu window and six top-level menus with submenus (see the above figure). The menu bar at the top of the Main Menu window lists the following top-level menus.

Main — Use the Main Menu for basic system configuration. For example, select Main to

set the system date, set diskette and hard disk parameters, or check memory parameters. Advanced — Use the Advanced Menu to set the system for Plug and Play, PCI

configuration, serial port and printer port addresses and interrupts, memory cache configura t ions, I/O device configuration, DMI event loggi ng, and more.

Security — Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords, security mode, password

on boot, network boot, and virus check. Power — Use the Power Menu t o set power management parameters such as power

savings, auto suspend timeout, hard disk timeout, and syste m switch. Boot — Use this menu to set boot options, including restore on ac/power loss, set boot

sequence, and assign drive letters to removable devices. Exit — Exits the Setup Utility with various save or discar d options.

Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup Menu to make the selections or exit the current menu. The following table describes the legend keys.

Setup Key Functions

Key Function

F1 Provides help for the parameter field

being displayed. Esc Exits the menu. Up or down arrow keys Moves cursor up and down for item

selection. Left or right arrow keys Selects next menu.

-/+ keys Changes values. Enter Executes a command or selects

submenu. F9 Loads the default configuration values

for the current menu. F10

To select one of the six menus from the menu bar, use the left and right arrow keys. Use the up or down arrow keys to select an item under the menu.

Menu items preceded by a > contain a submenu of selectable fields for setting system parameters. Display a submenu by using t he up or down arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired submenu, then press

Enter

Saves the current values and exits

Setup.

An Item Specific Help window on the right side of each menu displays the help text for the currently selected Setup option. It updates as the cursor moves to each new field.

Pressing

on any menu brings up the General Help window that describes the legend keys and

their functions.

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Press The following subsections describe the six top level menus and their submenus.

Main Menu

Choose the Main Menu by selecting Main in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Main Menu options are available by selecting submenus.

Esc

to exit the current window.

Use the arrow keys to select one of the Main Menu options and press

Enter

to select a submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available. Explanations of each Main Menu item are in the following table.

Setting items on this menu to incorrect values can cause the system to

malfunction.

Note

You should record your system’s BIOS settings and save them in a safe place in the event you need to restore or update the BIOS.

The following BIOS settings are typical and can vary between system configurations.

Main Menu Items

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Tab

Enter

to move

System Time

System Date

Set system time in this field. Press between hour, minute, and second fields.

Example: 09:30:50 Set system date in this field. Press

between month, date, and year fields. Example:

06/05/2000

Language

Legacy Diskette A Disabled

English

Selects the display language for the BIOS.

360 KB 5 1/4”

1.2 MB 5 1/4” 720 KB 3 1/2”

1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2”

2.88 MB 3 1/2” Selects the diskette drive type.

(US), Japanese

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Main Menu Items

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave

Type

10263 MB None CD-ROM None

Note: The following setting information app lie s to the primary and secondary master and slave devices.

Each device menu item displays the hard drive or CD-ROM identifier if a device is installed.

If you install a hard drive that does not feature auto IDE type detection or your IDE hard drive was formatted on another system with parameters different from those reported by the drive, enter a parameter for each of the fields in the device submenu.

Bring up a device submenu by pressing submenu and its fields are described next.

Auto,

User, When set to Auto, the values for Cylinders, Heads,

Sectors, Multi-Sector Transfer, LBA Mode Control, Transfer Mode, and Ultra DMA Mode are displayed but are read only.

When set to Auto, the BIOS detects what the drive is capable of, not the translation mechanism that was used to format the drive. If a drive is run in a mode other than the mode in which it was partitioned and formatted, unpredictable results might occur, including data loss.

None, CD-ROM, IDE/ATAPI Removable

Enter

. Each

When set to None, informs the system to ignore this drive. When set to CD-ROM or IDE/ATAPI Removable, allows

the manual entry of all fields described next. When set to User, allows the manual entry of all fields

described next.

Cylinders When Type is Auto, value in the Cylinders field is auto-

detected and field is read only.

Heads When Type is Auto, value in Heads field is auto-detected

and field is read only.

Sectors When Type is Auto, value in Sectors field is auto-detected

and field is read only.

Maximum Capacity 8455 MB

Total Sectors 20044080 total sectors

Maximum Capacity

10263 MB

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Main Menu Items

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Multi-Sector Transfers Disabled, 2, 4, 8, 16 sectors

Determines the number of sectors per block for multi-sector transfers.

When Type is Auto, value in Multi-Sector Transfers field is auto-detected and field is read only.

LBA Mode Control

32-Bit I/O

Transfer Mode Standard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4,

Ultra DMA Mode Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4

Enabled, Disabled When Enabled is selected, it causes logical block

addressing to be used in place of cylinders, heads, and sectors.

When Type is set to Auto, the value in the LBA Mode field is auto-detected and the field is read only.

Disabled

When Enabled, allows 32 bit data transfers.

Fast PIO3/DMA1, Fast PIO4/DMA2 Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive. When Type is set to Auto, the value in the field is auto-

detected and the field is read only.

Selects the Ultra DMA Mode for moving data to and from the drive. Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode.

When Type is set to Auto, the value in the field is autodetected and the field is read only.

, Enabled

SMART Monitoring

Keyboard Features

Numlock

Key Click

Keyboard auto-repeat rate

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Enabled, Disabled IDE Failure Prediction When Type is set to Auto, the value in the field is auto-

detected and the field is read only. Press Enter to check or change keyboard parameters. Auto, On, Off

Selects the power-on state for Numlock. Disabled, Enabled

Enables or disables key click. 30/sec, 26.7/sec, 21.8/sec, 18.5/sec, 13.3/sec, 10/sec,

6/sec, 2/sec Selects key repeat rate.

Main Menu Items

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Keyboard auto-repeat delay

Legacy USB Support

Boot-Time Diagnostics Screen

System Memory Displays amount of conventional memory detected during

Extended Memory Displays amount of extended memory detected during

BIOS Revision Displays the BIOS revision number.

1/4 sec, 1/2 sec, 3/4 sec, 1 sec Selects delay before key repeat.

Disabled, Enabled Disables or enables legacy USB support.

Disabled

Selecting Enabled displays the diagnostic screen during boot.

boot. This field is read-only and cannot be changed from BIOS

Setup. Example: 640 KB

boot. This field is read-only and cannot be changed from BIOS

Setup. Example: 130048 KB

, Enabled

Processor Serial Number

Advanced Menu

Choose the Advanced Menu by selecting Advanced in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Advanced Menu options are available by selecting submenus.

Use the arrow keys to select one of the Advanced Menu options and press submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available. Explanations of each Advanced Menu item are in the following table.

malfunction.

This field is read-only and cannot be changed from the BIOS Setup.

Example: 167A0118 Disabled, Enabled

Controls detection of the processor serial number.

Enter

to select a

Setting items on this menu to incorrect values can cause your system to

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Advanced Menu

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Plug and Play OS No, Yes

Select Yes if you are booting a Plug and Play capable operating system.

Select No if you want the BIOS to configure non-boot devices.

Reset Configuration Data

PCI Configuration

PCI IRQ Line 1 PCI IRQ Line 2 PCI IRQ Line 3 PCI IRQ Line 4

CPU Level 1 Cache

CPU Level 2 Cache

CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check

Cache Memory

No, Yes Select Yes if you want to clear the Extended System

Configuration Data (ESCD) area.

Enter

Press Disabled,

Use Auto Select if there are no ISA or EISA devices installed on the system.

Select an IRQ (3-15) if installing a PCI device requiring an IRQ and if the IRQ is not already in use by ISA or EISA devices.

Enabled

Enables or disables the CPU Level 1 cache. Enabled, Disabled

Enables or disables the CPU Level 2 cache. Enabled, Disabled

Enables or disables the CPU Level 2 cache ECC check. Press Enter to access the following submenus.

to access the following submenus.

Auto Select

, Disabled

, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15

Memo ry Cache

Cache System BIOS Area

Cache Video BIOS Area

Cache Base 0-512K

Cache Base 512-640K

Cache Extended Memory Area

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Disabled, Enabled Sets the state of the memory cache.

Uncached, Controls caching of system BIOS area.

Uncached, Write Protect Controls caching of system video BIOS area.

Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, Write Back Controls caching of 512K base memory.

Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, Write Back Controls caching of 512K-640K base memory.

Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, Write Back Controls caching of system memory above one MB.

Write Protect

Advanced Menu

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Cache C800-CBFF Cache CC00-CFFF Cache D000-D3FF Cache D400-D7FF Cache D800-DBFF Cache DC00-DFFF Cache E000-E3FF

I/O Device Configuration

Serial Port A

Base I/O Address

Interrupt

Disabled, Write Through, Write Protect, Write Back Setting at Disabled prohibits caching. Setting at Write Through permits writes to be cached and

sent to main memory at once. Setting at Write Protect causes the BIOS to ignore writes. Setting at Write Back permits write caching but delays

sending data to main memory until necessary. Press Enter to access the following submenus. Disabled, Enabled, Auto

Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the port. Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or operating system to

configure the port. 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8

Selects the base I/O address for serial port A.

IRQ3, IRQ4 Selects the IRQ for serial port A.

Serial Port B

Mode

Base I/O Address

Interrupt

Parallel Port

Base I/O Address

Disabled, Enabled, Auto Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the port. Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or operating system to

configure the port. Normal, IR

Selecting Normal sets the port for normal use. IR not used for this configuration.

2F8, 3E8, 2E8, 3F8, Selects the base I/O address for serial

port B.

IRQ3

, IRQ4

Selects the IRQ for serial port B. Disabled, Enabled, Auto

Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the port. Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or operating system to

configure the port. 378, 278, 3BC

Selects the base I/O address for the LPT port.

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Advanced Menu

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Interrupt

Mode

DMA Channel

Floppy Disk Controller

Game Port & Midi

Base I/O Address

IRQ5, IRQ7 Selects the IRQ for the LPT port.

Output Only, Bi-directional, ECP, EPP Selects parallel port mode.

DMA 3

, DMA 1

Sets the DMA channel for the parallel port. Disabled,

Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the controller.

Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or operating system to configure the controller.

Auto, Disabled, Enabled Configures the Game Port Enabled allows selection of Base I/O Address and Base I/O

Address/IRQ. 201, 209, 211, 219

Game port address configuration.

Enabled

, Auto

Base I/O Address/IRQ

Large Disk Access Mode

Local Bus IDE Adapter

Advanced Chipset Control

Graphics Aperture

Enable memory gap

330 IRQ_10, 300 IRQ_5, 310 IRQ_10, 320 IRQ_5,

Address configuration for Midi port. The Midi port and Game port must be Enabled/Disabled at the same time.

Other, DOS Select DOS if using DOS operating system. Select Other if using another operating system such as

UNIX or Novell NetWare. Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both

Enables the integrated local bus IDE adapter. Press Enter to access the following submenus. 64 Mb, 128 Mb, 256 Mb, 4 Mb, 8 Mb, 16 Mb, 32 Mb

Selects the size of the Graphics Aperture for the AGP video device.

Disabled, Enabled If Enabled, turn system RAM off to free address space for

use with an option card. Either a 128kb conventional memory gap, starting at 512kb,

or a 1MB extended memory gap, starting at 15MB, will be created in system RAM.

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Advanced Menu

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

ECC Error Type

SERR Signal Condition

Pool A Capacity

Pool A Active Device

Pool B Power State

SMI, SCI, None, NMI When a ECC error occurs, it generates an interrupt. Select

the type of interrupt to report: NMI Non-Maskable SMI System Management SCI System Control

Multiple bit, Both, None, Single Bit Select ECC error conditions that SERR# be asserted.

8, 1, 2, 4 This field defines the maximum number of RDRAM devices

that can reside in Pool A at a time. The devices that are not part of Pool A belong in Pool B.

4, 1, 2, 3 This field defines the maximum number of RDRAM devices

in Pool A that can be Active Read/Write or Active state at a time. The devices in Pool A that are not in Active state are in Standby state.

Nap, Standby This field selects the operating state of the RDRAM devices

in Pool B. All devices in Pool B are in Standby or Nap state.

ACPI Standby State

QuickBoot Mode

AC97 Audio

AC97 Modem

DMI Event Logging

Event Log Capacity Status only. Event Log Validity Status only. View DMI Event Log Clear All DMI Event Logs

S1, S3 Choose one of the ACPI states.

Disabled, When Enabled, allows the system to skip certain tests while

booting. This decreases the time needed to boot the system. Enabled, Disabled

Enables or disables the integrated Audio Interface. Enabled,

Enables or disables the integrated Modem Interface. Press Enter to access the following submenus.

Status only, press Enter to view the Event Log. No, Yes

Selecting No prevents clearing out the DIMM event logs. Selecting Yes will clear the PMI event log after rebooting.

Enabled

Disabled

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Advanced Menu

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Event Logging

ECC Event Logging

Mark DMI Events As Read

Preboot Management

Default Primary Video Adapter

Hardware Monitor Control

System Temperature CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Power Fan Speed System Fan Speed Vcore Voltage Vtt 1.5 Voltage +3.3V Voltage +5.0V Voltage +12V Voltage +5 Usb Voltage Battery Voltage

Enabled, Disabled Selecting Enabled permits logging of DMI events.

Enabled, Disabled Select Enabled to allow logging of ECC events.

Enter

Press Disabled, Enabled

Select Enabled to enable the Preboot Management function. AGP, PCI

Select PCI to have a PCI card, if installed, used for the boot display device.

Select AGP to have the AGP card, if installed, used for the boot display device.

The BIOS detects the value for each of these categories automatically and monitors them accordingly.

. Select

Yes

or No to “Mark all Events as read?”

Security Menu

Choose the Security Menu by selecting Security in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Security Menu options are available by selecting submenus.

Use the arrow keys to select one of the Security Menu options and press submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available. Explanations of each Security Menu item are in the following table.

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Supervisor Password Is

User Password Is

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Enter

to select a

Security Menu Items

Clear, Set Status only, user cannot modify. Supervisor password

controls access to the BIOS Setup Utility. Clear, Set

Status only, user cannot modify. User password controls access to the system at boot.

Security Menu Items

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Security Mode

Press Enter to access.

Use this field to set or change the supervisor password. Press Enter to bring up a dialog box where the password can be entered and confirmed.

Press Enter to access. Use this field to set or change the user password. Press

Enter to bring up a dialog box where the password can be entered and confirmed.

Press Enter to access the Security Mode. Use this mode to select Password (default), SmartCard, or

FingerPrint. Press Enter to open the selected field. Use the SmartCard field to assign access to the SmartCard

Reader by the supervisor and/or user. Press up the SmartCard Reader dialog box for setting up SmartCard security.

The Assign Supervisor SmartCard field controls Supervisor access to the BIOS Setup utility and the system. A PIN number controls access.

The Assign User SmartCard field controls user access to the system at boot. A PIN number controls access.

Enter

to bring

Password on Boot

Fixed Disk Boot Sector

Diskette Access

Network Boot Setting

Keyboard/Mouse Lock

Virus Check Reminder

System Backup Reminder

Disabled, Enabled When Enabled, requires password entry before boot.

System remains in secure mode until passw ord is entered. Normal, Write Protect

Write Protect protects the boot sector on the hard disk from viruses.

Supervisor, User Controls access to the diskette drive.

Enter

Press Disabled, Enabled

Select Enabled to lock the keyboard and mouse when remote booting.

Disabled, Daily, Weekly, Monthly Displays reminder message at bootup. Message is daily,

every Monday, or first of every month. Disabled, Daily, Weekly, Monthly

Displays reminder message at bootup. Message is daily, every Monday, or first of every month.

to access.

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Security Menu Items

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Assign HDD Password

Power Menu

Choose the Power Menu by selecting Power in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Power Menu options are available by selecting submenus.

Use the arrow keys to select one of the Power Menu options and press submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available. Explanations of each Power Menu item are in the following table.

Press Enter to access the Assign HDD Password Mode. Controls access to the system’s hard drive by assigning

master and user passwords. See “Hard Drive Security” later in this section for information and procedures for using the HDD password mode.

CAUTION:

hard drive, they can never be removed. If the master password is forgotten and the hard drive is installed in another system, data cannot be accessed on the hard drive.

Once these passwords are set, NEC Computers Inc. has no capability to remove them.

If the master and user password are set on a

Enter

to select a

Note

2000.

Power management is only supported in systems running Windows 98 or Windows

Power Menu Settings

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Power Savings

Standby Timeout

Auto Suspend Timeout

Disabled, Maximum Performance

Disabled setting turns off Power Management and disables Standby Timeout.

Maximum Power Savings setting conserves the greatest amount of power.

Maximum Performance setting conserves power but allows best system performance.

Customized setting allows the user to modify the Auto Suspend Timeout and Hard Disk Timeout fields.

Off, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 minutes Specifies the amount of time the system is in Idle Mode

before entering the Standby Mode.

Off, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60 minutes

Customized

, Maximum Power Savings,

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Specifies the amount of time the system is in standby before entering the sleep mode.

Power Menu Settings

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Resume On Time

Resume Time 00:00:00

Resume Date When Resume on Time is On, the user can specify the

Power Button Behavior On/Off, Wake/Sleep

Power Loss Resume

Keyboard Board Power On

Off, On Setting to On allows the user to set the Resume Time

field to a time when the system is to wake up.

When Resume on Time is set to On, the user can specify the time the system is to wake up.

date the system is to wake up.

Select On/Off to turn the system On or Off. Select Wake/Sleep to allow the system to enter sleep

mode. Keep Off, Keep On, Keep Loss

Select the state after resume from power fail. Disabled, WIN98 KB, Hot-Key

Selecting WIN98 KB allows the user to set Mouse Power On to select left or right button to power on and to Forbid Power Button Power On.

Mouse Power On

Resume On Modem Ring

Resume on PME

Disabled

Selecting Enabled allows user to select left or right button to power system on. Also allows user to select Click Configuration (double click or single click).

Off, On Setting to On allows the system to wake up when an

incoming call is detected on the modem (if installed). On, Off

Enables the system to wake up by PME.

, Enabled

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Boot Menu

Choose the Boot Menu by selecting Boot in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Boot Menu options are available by selecting submenus.

Use the arrow keys to select one of the Boot Menu options and press

Enter

to select a submenu. Items with grayed-out text are not available. Explanations of each Boot Menu item are in the following table.

Boot Menu Settings

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

+Removable Devices +Hard Drives ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Network Boot

Sets the bootable device order. Use the up or down arrow to select a device, then press

the + or – key to move the device up or down the list. Devices with a + in front of the device name can be

expanded by pressing Enter. This shows a list of the devices.

To enable or disable a device, select the device and

Shift + 1

press To move a device between Removable Devices and

Hard Drives, select the device and press the n key. To remove a device that is not installed, select the

device and press the d key.

Exit Menu

Choose the Exit Menu by selecting Exit in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Exit Menu options are available by selecting submenus.

Enter

Use the arrow keys to select one of the Exit Menu options and press

to select a submenu.

Explanations of each Exit Menu item are in the following table.

Exit Menu Items

Menu Item Settings (default is bold)

Exit Saving Changes Implements the changes just made, and exits BIOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit leaving BIOS unchanged. Load Setup Defaults Loads default values for all BIOS setup fields. Discard Changes Load previous values from BIOS for all setup fields. Save Changes Saves all setup value changes to BIOS.

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Hard Drive Security

The NEC PowerMate CT system allows establishing password protection for the internal hard drive. Hard disk drive (HDD) password protection restricts access to the drive only if the drive is removed from the PowerMate CT system and installed in another system. The system does not prompt you to enter your HDD passwords while the drive remains in the current system.

The HDD passwords are written to the system BIOS and to the hard drive to ensure that the password protection travels with the drive if it is moved to another system.

Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords

To establish password protection for the system’s hard dr ive, you must establish a master password, establish a user password, and enable the established passwords for the internal hard drive. Use the following procedure to establish HDD passwords and to enable HDD p assword protection.

If you set the master and user password on a hard drive, you can never remove the passwords. You can change the passwords. If you forget the master password and install the drive in another system, you cannot access the data on the hard drive.

Once you set these passwords, NEC Computers Inc. has no capability of removing them.

If you install the hard drive in another PowerMate system with hard disk drive security enabled, you must enter the password to allow access to the hard drive.

not support hard disk drive security, you cannot access the data on the hard drive.

If this PowerMate system does

Boot your system. Press F2 when prompted to enter BIOS Setup. The Main Menu screen appears.

Using the arrow keys, select the Security Menu.

Use the down arrow key to highlight prompts you to enter a master password.

Enter a master HDD password and press password to verify.

Reenter the master HDD password and press master password and prompts you to enter a user password.

Enter a user password and press

Enter

verify.

Reenter the user password and press

Highlight and select

Primary Master HDD Password

to enable the selection. (This enables password protection for the internal HDD.)

Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords

Use the following procedure to change hard disk drive passwords.

Boot your system. Press F2 when prompted to enter BIOS Setup.

Assign HDD Password

Enter

. The system prompts you to reenter the

Enter

. The system confirms the creation of the

and press

Enter

. The system

. The system prompts you to reenter the password to

Enter

. Use the + (plus) and – (minus) keys

At the Main Menu screen, select the Security Menu.

System Configuration 2-23

Highlight

! If you enter the current master password, you are prompted to enter a new master

Assign HDD Password

and press

Enter

password.

! If you enter the current user password, you are prompted to enter the new user

password.

! If you do not want to establish a ne w master or use r password, press

entering a new password.

Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.

Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection

To facilitate the transfer of one or more HDDs between systems, establish a single master password (and store the password in a secure place). Forgetting the master password results in the inability to access the data on the hard drive. Establish different user passwords to limit access to specific systems.

Once you set these passwords, NEC Computers Inc. has no capability of removing them.

If you install the hard drive in another PowerMate system with hard disk drive security enabled, you must enter the password to allow access to the hard drive.

not support hard disk drive security, you cannot access the data on the hard drive.

With hard disk drive security enabled on the original NEC PowerMate CT system, the system boots normally.

If you install the hard drive in another NEC PowerMate system with security enabled, you must enter the master password to access the hard drive. If the hard drive is installed in another NEC PowerMate CT system with securit y disabled, the syste m prompts you to enter the master password and then a new user password.

Esc

instead of

If this PowerMate system does

Moving the Hard Drive

When a password protected hard drive is moved from its original system and installed in another system, error messages appear indicating that the drive is locked. Next, the Security Setup screen appears requiring the user to enter the master password to unlock the drive. Enter the master password, when prompted.

To take advantage of HDD password protection in another system, the system must be equipped with the same HDD password protection feature. To determine if the system has HDD password protection, check the Security Menu in the BIOS Setup to see if there are provisions for establishing HDD passwords.

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FLASH Utility

The system BIOS resides on a flash read only memory (ROM) chip in your system. The FLASH ROM can be updated using the following procedure. Before starting the BIOS update, NECC recommends that you first contact NECC for assistance (see Section 8 for contact information).

Update the FLASH ROM with a BIOS FLASH diskette. The diskette contains the latest version of the BIOS code. You can get the diskette from NECC or download the BIOS from the NECC website. See Section 8 for download and website information.

Update the BIOS from the BIOS FLASH diskette as follows.

Write down the BIOS Setup parameters currently set on your system.

Turn off the system.

Put the flash diskette in drive A, and turn on the system.

When the flash upgrade menu appears, choose

When the menu asks you to enter a path/filename, use the arrow keys to select the “.bio” file and press

The utility asks for confirmation to load the new flash into memory. Select

Programming

After the upgrade completes, remove the diskette.

Reboot the system and start the Setup program. Press F9 to reset the BIOS defaults. Use the

Enter

recorded Setup selections you made at the beginning of this procedure to set the par ameters.

Online Documentation

NECC provides Online Documentation that can be accessed directly from an icon on the windows desktop. The Online Documentation provides quick access to information about the computer.

The Online Documentation includes the following modules.

Preface

Provides navigating po inters, text conventions , legal information, sa fety notices, and information on setting up a healthy work environment.

Introducing your PowerMate CT

Describes front and back features, the diskette drive, and important information about your system.

Update Flash Memory Area from a file

Continue with

Using your PowerMate CT

Provides pointers on system care, productivity, and system operation. System Guide

Includes information about the system board and BIOS settings, includes pointers on upgrading system components, and provides system specifications and error messages.

Installing Devices

Provides safety precautions, instructions on removing and replacing system components including covers, 3 1/2-inch and 5 1/4-inch devices, the system board, and optional features and accessories. Also provides configuration information.

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Solving Problems

Provides a troubleshooting guide, with categories i ncluding — Problems After the System Has Been Running Correctly — Problems at Initial System Start-up — Problems Running New Application Software — Problems Operating Add-in Cards — Problems and Suggestions and Beep Codes and Error Messages.

To open the Online Documentation double click the Windows desktop. Alternately, to open the Online Documentation click Programs, and click

Online Documentation

To uninstall or reinstall the Online Documentation, use the Smart Resto re Program, if available. The Smart Restore Program is used in conjunction with the Product Recovery CD. See the following section, “Product Recovery Program” for instructions on using the Smart Restore Program.

Product Recovery Program

The PowerMate Product Recovery program offers the possibility to go b ack to the or iginal software shipped on your system. You can reinstall valuable software with the original hardware settings shipped from the factory. The recovery kit includes:

PowerMate Recovery Boot diskette

Product Recovery CD-ROM.

Use the Recovery program only in the unlikely event of file deletion or file corruption. The Recovery program is a very powerful tool. Some options permanently delete all the data on your hard drive.

Before using the Recovery program, we recommend that you try to use the Smart Restore program to reinstall the faulty software or hardware. Smart Restore lets you reinstall software without deleting any files. See “Using the Smart Restore Program” later in this document.

Online Documentation

icon on the

Start

, point to

Before using the Recovery program, read the following sections carefully.

Starting the Recovery Program

Start the Recovery program as follows:

With the system power off, insert the Recovery Boot diskette into the diskette drive.

Turn on system power.

Insert the Product Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive.

When a warning message appears, read it carefully. Press the Recovery program.

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Enter

to continue or

Esc

to exit

Using the Recovery Program

The Recovery Program main menu offers the following options:

Standard System Restore – select this option to restore your system to its original factory

software and settings. Advanced Options – select this option to only install the Microsoft Windows operating

system. Tools – choose this option to access the MS-DOS® edit mode, a series of hard disk utilities,

and a Master CD check program. Cancel to return to DOS – select this option to close the Recovery program and exit to

MS-DOS mode.

Standard System Restore

The Standard System Restore recovery option resets your system to the original factory settings. All files that were on the hard drive when you purchased the system are re stored. All the files you added or created yourself and all changes made to the original files are lost after the recovery process. Your hard disk is exactly the same as when it left the factory.

Before you begin the restoration process, back up your data files (for example, your document and art files) onto storage di sk s such as Zip dis ks or onto a network drive.

Start the Recovery program (see “Starting the Recovery Program” earlier in this document).

At the Recovery Program main menu, choose Standard System Restore. The first part of the restor ation process t akes about a half hour. Do not remove the Recovery

Boot diskette from the diskette drive. Do not shut down the system.

At the message informing you that the restoration process is finished, remove the Recovery Boot diskette and the Product Recovery CD from their drives. Press system.

The system restarts and installs the Windows operating system. This procedure can take as long as an hour to complete. During this time, the system reinstalls all the or iginal software and hardware configurati on settings.

When the installations are finished, perform the same procedures as when you turned on your computer for the first time.

Advanced Options

The Advanced Options menu lets you choose to reinstall only the Windows operating system or to make changes t o Windows Setup.

qualified technician. If you are not completely sure that you want to continue, choose the Cancel option by pressing Esc or by pressing 3 on your numeric keypad.

Enter

to restart your

The Advanced Options are only for use by an advanced PC user or

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Tools

Advanced Options are as follows:

Reinstall Windows Only

This process formats the hard drive and performs a new installation of the Windows operating system with the minimum settings. All data, including your personal files, are permanently deleted. Before you begin this process, back up your data files.

Windows Setup (Windows 98 only)

This process runs Microsoft Windows Setup which reinstalls your opera ting system.

The Tools menu includes a series of advanced tools to maintain the hard drive and to check the Product Recovery CD for potential errors.

The Tools options are only for use by an advanced PC user or qualified technician. If you are not completely sure that you want to continue, choose the Cancel option by pressing

Esc

or by pressing 3 on your numeric keypad.

Tools include the following options:

Edit

Runs the Microsoft MS-DOS editor for writing, editing, and modifying MS-DOS program files.

ScanDisk

Runs Microsoft ScanDisk. This program checks your har d drive and helps you fix common file and disk errors.

FDisk

Runs the hard disk partition manager utility. Inappro priate use of FDisk can result in an irreversible loss of all data on the hard drive.

Format Hard Drive

Performs a quick format of the computer's hard disk. Inappropriate use of the Format command can result in an irreversible loss of all the data on the hard drive.

Master CD Check

Checks for errors on the Product Recovery CD. If the Master CD Check reports a Master CD error, contact NECC Technical Support.

Using the Smart Restore Program

Some systems have access to a Smart Restore program. Smart Restore lets you select which applications you wish to (re-)install or remove. When you select to install applicatio n s, Smart Restore does not destroy data on your hard drive, other than replacing old copies of the application. When you remove an application, Smart Restore removes all the files of the selected application. Smart Restore also allows you to (r e-)in stall hardware settings.

How to Load Smart Restore

To load Smart Restore, click the Windows If you have not already placed the Product Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive, do so now.

After the application loads, Smart Restore displa ys the main menu with a Software tab, a Hardware tab, and (in some systems) a Tools tab.

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Start

button, select

Programs, Tools

, and

Restore

Software Restore or Removal

Select the Software tab on the main menu to restore or remove specific applications:

Click on one or more programs to select them. Smart Restore indicates a selected program

with a green check mark in front of it. Deselect a selected program by double clicking it. Click on the

To remove a program, double click it. A red cross in front of the program indicates it has

been selected for removal. To deselect the program, click on it again.

Hardware Settings

Select the Hardware tab on the main menu to restore hardware settings:

Click on one or more devices to select them. Smart Restore indicates a selected device with

a green check mark in front of it. To deselect the device, click on it again. Click on the

Restoration Process

Once you have selected the p rograms or hardware settings you want to restore, click OK to start the restoration process.

Each application or device you selected runs through its installation procedure. Continue as with a normal installation, selecting the options you want. Each time the application asks you if you wish to restart your system, select installation.

When all the selected programs or devices are installed, remove the Product Recovery CD and store it in a safe place.

Select All

button if you want to select all of the listed programs.

button if you want to select all of the listed devices.

Yes

to ensure all registry information is correct for the next

PowerMate Driver CD

The PowerMate Driver CD provides drivers for peripheral equipment that is available for purchase to use with your PowerMate system. The equipment and the drivers are fully tested by NECC to ensure their compatibility with the Po werMate system. If you need drivers for peripheral devices you are adding to your system, use this CD.

The PowerMate Driver CD is easy to use. Start the system, and then insert the PowerMate Driver CD. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the required drivers.

Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility

The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility is a Windows program that enables or disables the reading of the Pentium III processor serial number by software. This function lets you control which software programs or websites have p ermission to read the processor serial number. When installed, the utility runs automatically each time the system powers on.

Note

the Intel Pentium III processor. Installing this utility on a system that does not contain a Pentium III processor generates an error message.

This utility places an icon in the Windows system tray. The icon provides a vi sual status of the processor serial number. You have the option of hiding the system tray icon. You can enable or disable the processor serial number at any time. However, enabling the serial number requires restarting the system.

The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility is for use with systems shipping with

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The following information describes:

system requirements

installation procedures

processor serial number features

Frequently Aske d Q uest io ns

technical support.

System Requirements

The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility requires:

a Pentium III processor-based system

Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 (or later)

2 megabytes of hard drive space.

Installation

The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility (version 1.0) comes already installed on the system. The system ships with the processor serial number feature turned off.

Processor Serial Number

The Intel processor serial number, a feature of the Pentium III processor, is an identifier for the processor. The processor serial number is unique, and when used in conjunction with other identification methods, can be used to identify the system or user. This number can be used in a wide variety of applications that benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification.

The processor serial number is analogous to a conventional serial number, with these important differences:

A software application can read the processor serial number.

You can enable or disable the reading of the serial number via utility programs such as this

one, or via the BIOS, de pending on the system configuration.

For additional information about the Pentium III pr ocessor and the processor serial number, visit www.intel.com/pentiumiii.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of the processor serial number?

You can use the processor serial number in applications that benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification.

Why would I want to turn off my processor serial number?

Intel believes the processor serial number can provide compelling benefits to users. They are developing features in conjunction with the processor serial number to allow responsible service providers to provide services that maintain your privacy. However, if you are concerned that a given application/servic e using your processor number might impact your privacy, you can turn off the processor serial number using the utility.

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What is the default state of the processor serial number?

The default state of the processor serial number is on, until the Processor Serial Number Control Utility is installed. Once the Processor Serial Number Control Utility is installed, it turns the processor serial number off by default. You can use the utility to turn on the processor serial number.

Can a website read my serial number without my knowledge?

No, generally not. Websites cannot read serial numbers unless you allow them to download a program that can read the processor serial number. Almost all browsers are configured to warn users whenever they download executable software. Unless you disable the warning in the browser, you should receive a notification.

Does Intel track serial numbers?

Generally not, other than related to the manufacturing process. Intel does not, in the absences of advance and express consent of a user, collect serial number data that is otherwise identified with a user.

Which programs and/or websites currently use the processor serial number?

You can find a complete list of programs that can take advantage of the processor serial number and other new capabilities of the Pentium III processor at

ttp://www.intel.com/pentiumiii/utility.htm

How can I tell if my processor serial number is turned on?

The vast majori ty of Pentium III processor-based systems ship with the processor serial number enabled. The control utility allows you to check the status by:

Viewing the icon itself. The disabled icon shows a red circle with a white “x.”

Clicking the task tray icon and selecting the “Status” menu item. Or you can select the

menu from the tool tip shown when you position the mouse over the task tray icon.

Intel Technical Support

For world wide 7 days a week, 24 hours a day technical support, please visit the Intel support website at http://support.intel.com.

support@intel.com

Email: In the United States, call For world wide phone contacts, please see

800-628-8686

from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

http://support.intel.com/support/feedback.htm

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Disassembly and Reassembly

System Covers

Expansion Boards

RIMM Memory Modules

Processor

5 1/4-Inch Accessible Drives

3 1/2-Inch Accessible Drives

3 1/2-Inch Internal Drives

CMOS Battery

System Board

Power Supply

Front USB Port

Front LED/Switch Bracket

Chassis Intrusion Switch

Minitower and Desktop Setup

Chassis Shell

This section contains step-by-step disassembly procedures for the PowerMate CT system. A disassembly figure is provided with most procedures. For an illustrated parts breakdown and parts list, see Section 5, “Illustrated Parts Breakdown.”

For complete disassembly of the system, follow the disassembly order listed in the follo wing table. To reassemble, follow the table and procedures in reverse order. Where reassembly is not apparent, reassembly procedures are provided.

A small flat head screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, and needle nose pliers are the only required tools.

PowerMate CT System Disassembly Sequence

Sequence Part Name See Page

1 System covers 3-3 2 Expansion boards 3-6 3 RIMM memory modules 3-12 4 Processor 3-16 6 5 1/4-inch accessible devices 3-18 7 3 1/2-inch accessible devices 3-24 8 3 1/2-inch internal drives 3-26 9 CMOS battery 3-30 10 11 Power supply 3-33 12 Front USB port 3-34 13 Front LED/switch bracket 3-34 14 Chass is intru si on switch 3-36 15 Minitower and desktop setup 3-37

16 Chass is she ll 3-40

System board

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When disassembling the system, follow these general rules.

Turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord.

Disconnect all peripherals before disassembling the system.

Before opening the syste m or handling boards or chi ps, touch the frame to discharge static.

Do not disassemble parts other than those specified in the procedure.

The system uses several types of screws. Be sure to note the type of screw being removed.

Use the same type when assembling the system. Label any connector before disconnecting it. Note where the connector goes and in what

position it was installed. Use care in disconnecting cables. To prevent cable breakage, pull only on the connector. Do

not pull on the cable. When installing a cable, route the cable so it is not pinched by other components and is out

of the path of the cover.

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On completion of any reassembly, perform a power-on test. If a fault occurs, verify that the reassembly was performed correctly.

System Covers

The following sections describe how to remove and replace the following system unit covers:

system cover

front panel.

Removing the Cover

Before installing optional hardware inside your system, you must first remove the cover from the system unit.

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Turn off a nd unplug the system unit.

Disconnect any external devices (such as a keyboard and monitor) from the front or rear of the system unit.

Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the

Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components. Discharge

static electricity by touching a metal object before removing the cover.

If the system unit is in the upright (minitower) position, place it on its right side (the side with four rubber feet).

If you have a padlock in the locking tab on the rear of the chassis, remove it.

Remove the two thumbscrews holding the cover to the rear of the chassis.

Locating the Cover Screws

A – Cover C – Locking Tab

– Cover Screws

Grasp the handle on the cover and slide the cover towards the rear of the chassis about an inch (see the following figure).

Lift the cover off the system and set aside.

Disassembly and Reassembly 3-3

Replacing the Cover

Replace the cover as follows.

crimping, abrasion, or cutting while installing the cover. Check that the ribbon cables are folded along their fold lines and out of the direct path of the cover.

Removing the Cover

Ensure that all cables inside the chassis are positioned to prevent

Position the cover over the side of the chassis so that the back edge of the cover is about an inch beyond the back edge of the chassis (see the following figure).

Align the tabs and slots on the cover with those along the edges of the chassis.

Align the locking tab slot at the bottom rear of the cover with the locking tab.

Replacing the Cover

A – Side Slots and Tabs C – Front Slots and Tabs B – Locking Tab (hidden)

3-4 Disassembly and Reassembly

Firmly press the cover against the chassis and slide the cover towards the front of the chassis until it locks in place.

Note

tabs at the front of the cover are properly inserted into their slots in the chassis. Check that the locking tab is inserted into its slot on the back edge of the chassis. Also check that the tabs are not bent closed. If they are, open them slightly.

If the cover does not slide all the way to the front of the chassis, check that the cover

Replace the two previously removed thumbscrews. If you have a padlock for the locking tab on the rear edge of the chassis, install it. If the system is set up for use as a minitower, place the system unit upright. Reconnect all external peripherals. Plug in the power cables.

Removing the Front Panel

Remove the front panel if you are installing an internal 3 1/2 -inch hard d rive or installing a device in one of the accessible device bays.

Remove the front panel as follows.

Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section).

Position the system on its side on your work table, with the front panel over the edge of the table.

Working from inside the chassis, press up on the two front panel locking tabs to release them from their slots on the edge of the chassis (see the following figure for tab locations).

On the right side of the front panel, at the top corner, press in on the panel to release the top.

Pull out the top of the front panel while pulling up on the panel to release it fro m the chassis. Set the panel aside.

Removing the Front Panel

A – Chassis Slots B – Locking Tabs

If you are removing or installing a device, see one of the following sections.

! “Replacing 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Devices” ! “Replacing 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Devices” ! “Replacing Internal Drives.”

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Replacing the Front Panel

Replace the front panel as follows.

Align the three tabs (B) on the inside edge of the front panel with their corresponding slots

) on the lower edge of the chassis (see the following figure).

(

Insert the tabs into their slots and press the front panel up against the chassis until the front panel locks in place.

Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this section).

Replacing the Front Panel

A – Slots on Chassis (3) C – Front Panel B – Tabs on Front Panel (3) D – Chassis Front

Expansion Boards

The following sections describe how to:

remove and replace the retainer bar, which secures expansion boards and slot covers

remove and replace expansion boards

remove and replace slot covers.

The following figure shows the locations of the expansion slots on the chassis and the expansion board connectors on the system board.

3-6 Disassembly and Reassembly

Locating Expansion Board Slots and Connectors

– PCI Expansion Board Connectors

B –

PCI Expansion Board Slots

Removing the Retainer Bar

Expansion boards and slot covers are held in place by a retainer bar. Remove the retainer bar before removing or replacing expansion boards or slot covers.

Remove the retainer bar as follows.

Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section).

Press down on the two tabs on the retainer bar to release the tabs from their slots (see the followin g fig ur e ) .

Carefully remove the bar from the chassis.

Removing the Expansion Board Retainer Bar

– AGP Board Connector

D –

AMR Board Connector

A – Retainer Bar Tabs B – Tab Slots

If you are removing an expansion board, see “Removing an Expansion Board.”

If you are adding an expansion board, see “Replacing an Expansion Board.”

To replace the retainer bar, see “Replacing the Retainer Bar” later in this section.

Disassembly and Reassembly 3-7

Removing an Expansion Board

Remove an expansion board as follows.

Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section).

Label and unplug any cables connected to the board.

Remove the retainer bar (see “Removing the Retainer Bar”).

Pull the board out of the connector and expansion slot. Set the board on an antistatic surface.

If you are removing an AGP board, press out on the board’s locking lever while pulling the board out of its connector.

Removing an Expansion Board

– Expansion Board

Install a new board, or install the slot cover if you are not installi ng a board.

! If you are adding an expansion board, see “Installing an Expansion Board.” ! If you need to install a slot cover, see “Installing a Slot Cover.”

– AGP Video Board Locking Lever

3-8 Disassembly and Reassembly

Installing a Slot Cover

Install a slot cover as follows.

Slide the slot cover into the expansion board slot (see the following figure). Make sure the narrowed end of the slot cover goes into the metal strap. Its top edge should

fit around the raised hole in the edge of the chassis.

Replace the expansion board retainer bar (see “Replacing the Retainer Bar” later in this section).

Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this section).

Installing a Slot Cover

Removing a Slot Cover

Remove a slot cover as follows.

Slide the slot cover up to free it from the chassis (see the previous figure).

Save the slot cover for future use.

Install an expansion board (see “Installing an Expansion Board”).

Secure the expansion board in place with the retainer bar (see “Replacing the Retainer Bar”).

Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board.

Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this section).

– Slot Cover

Disassembly and Reassembly 3-9

Installing an Expansion Board

Install an expansion board as follows.

Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section).

Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the expa nsion board (such as setting jumpers on the board).

Remove the retainer bar that secures the expansion boards (see “Removing the Retainer Bar”).

If you need to remove an old expansion b oard fro m t he connector designated for the new board, see “Removing an Expansion Board.”

If a slot cover is in the slot, remove it (see “Removing a Slot Cover”). Save the slot cover for future use.

Hold the new expansion board by its edges or its bracket and insert it into the expansion slot. If installing an AGP video board, lock the board in place with the locking lever (see the followin g fig ur e ) .

Installing an Expansion Board

– Expansion Board

Press the board firmly into the expansion slot connector on the system board.

Secure the expansion board in place with the retainer bar (see “Replacing the Retainer Bar”).

Attach any signal cables required by the expansion board.

Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this section).

3-10 Disassembly and Reassembly

– AGP Video Board Locking Lever

Replacing the Retainer Bar

Install the retainer bar as follows.

Hold the retainer bar at an angle and insert the ends (A) into the slots (B) in the chassis (see the following figure).

Push the bar into the slots and under the edge of the chassis.

Press down on the lock tabs (C) and firmly push the bar in until the tabs slide into their

slots (

Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

). Be sure that the raised portion on each tab locks into the slot (D).

Replacing the Retainer Bar

– Retainer Bar End

B – Retainer Bar Slot D – Lock Tab Slot

– Lock Tab

Disassembly and Reassembly 3-11

RIMM Memory Modules

See the following sections for procedures on removing or installing a RIMM memory module or a continuity module. See Section 4, “System Boards,” for RIMM module upgrade paths and guidelines for selecting RIMM modules.

Removing a RIMM or Continuity Module

Remove a RIMM module or a continuity module as follows.

Before opening the system and before handling boards or RIMM memory modules, reduce static discharge by touching the chassis.

Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section).

Locate the RIMM memory sockets on the system board (see the following figure).

Locating the RIMM and Processor Sockets

A – Processor Socket C – RIMM 2 Socket B – RIMM 1 Socket D – Wake-On LAN (WOL) Connector

Eject a RIMM module or continuity module by pressing the plastic clips at the outer edges of the socket away from the module (see the following figures).

For module identification, note that the RIMM module is taller than the continuity module and has a cover over the memory on the module. Also note that the continuity module has no memory installed on it.

If the system was just turned off, the RIMM module might be hot to the touch. Use caution in removing the module to avoid a burn.

Grasp the center of the module and pull it straight up and out of the socket. Store the module in an anti-static bag.

As required, install a replacement RIMM or continuity module (see “Installing a RIMM or Continuity Module” in the next section).

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Ensure that both RIMM sockets are filled with two RIMM modules or one RIMM module and one continuity module. If both sockets are not filled, system memory won’t work well or at all.

Removing a Continuity Module

A – Plastic Clip (2) B – Continuity Module

Removing a RIMM Module

A – Plastic Clip (2) B – RIMM Module

Disassembly and Reassembly 3-13

Installing a RIMM or Continuity Module

Install a RIMM module or a continuity module as follows.

Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section).

If you need to remove a currently installed RIMM or continuity module, see “Removing a RIMM or Continuity Module” earlier in this section.

Before you install a module, reduce static disch arge by touchin g the

chassis.

Grasp the new module in the middle and align the notches on the new module with the keys in an empty RIMM socket (see the following figures).

Press the module firmly into the socket.

Make sure the locking clips at both ends of the module click closed.

Ensure that both RIMM sockets are filled with two RIMM modules or one RIMM module and one continuity module. If both sockets are not filled, system memory won’t work well or at all.

Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this section).

Note

or in Windows with the amount of memory that you installed, check that you installed the memory modules correctly.

If you find a discrepancy in the amount of memory displayed at the Power-On Self-Test

3-14 Disassembly and Reassembly

Installing a RIMM Module

– RIMM Module

– Notches

– Plastic Clip (2)

Installing a Continuity Module

A – Continuity Module C – Plastic Clip (2) B – Notches

Disassembly and Reassembly 3-15

Processor

The system board has a Socket 370 for mounting a Celeron or Pentium III processor.

processor, system board, or both. Carefully follow the installation instructions provided with the upgrade processor and the procedures in the following sections.

Ensure that you have the correct heat sink for the processor being installed. Do not use the heat sink from the removed processor.

To remove the processor from the socket, see “Removing the Processor.” To install the upgrade processor, see “Installing an Upgrade Processor.”

Removing the Processor

Remove the processor from its socket on the system board as follows.

chassis.

Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section).

Incorrect installation of the processor and heat sink can damage the

Before handling components, reduce static discharge by touching the

Locate the processor socket on the system board (see the figure “Locating the RIMM and Processor Sockets” earlier in this section).

If the system was just running, the processor and heat sink on the

system board are hot. To avoid a burn, let the components cool before continuing.

Tag and unplug the cooling fan cable from its connector (CPU Fan) on the system board.

Remove the fan, heat sink, and retention clip from the processor as follows (see the followin g fig ur e ) .

! Simultaneously press down on the flange on the end of the retention clip while

carefully pulling out the end to unhook it from the tab on the processor socket.

! Unhook the retention clip from the tab on the opposite side of the processor socket. ! Remove the fan, heat sink, and retention clip from the processor.

Remove the processor as follows.

! Pull out on the processor socket lock lever just enough to release the lever from the

socket, then pivot the lever up to release the processor.

! Carefully lift up on the processor and remove it from the socket. Store the processor in

a static-free bag.

Install the upgrade processor (see “Installing the Upgrade Processor” in the next section).

3-16 Disassembly and Reassembly

Removing the Fan, Heat Sink, and Processor

– Heat Sink

– Retention Clip

– Locking Lever

Installing an Upgrade Processor

Install the upgrade processor as follows.

Remove the processor currently in the system (see “Removing the Processor” in the previous section).

Before picking up the processor, reduce static disch arge by touchin g

the metal chassis.

Align the triangle on the corner of the processor with the letters “CPU1” on the system board.

Carefully align the processor pins with the socket pin holes and set the processor into the socket.

! If aligned correctly and the pins are not bent, the processor seats in the socket without

forcing.

! If the processor does not seat, check for correct alignment and bent pins.

– Processor

– Retention Clip Flange

Pivot the lever down and press it in towards the socket until it lock s in place.

Using the wrong heat sink or no heat sink can damage the processor, system board, or both. Ensure that the update processor has the correct heat sink (refer to the documentation that comes with the kit).

Additional information can be obtained from NECC (see Section 8, “NEC Information Services” for information on contacting NECC).

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Install a replacement heat sink and fan as follows and in accordance with the procedures contained in the heat sink kit.

! If the kit includes a thermal pad, center it o n top of the processor. ! Align the heat sink and fan assembly with the processor and set it down on the

processor (see the previous figure for alignment).

! Attach the heat sink retention c l ip by hooking the non-flange end of t he clip over the

socket tab.

! Press the opposite end of the clip over the tab on the socket until it snaps in place.

Plug the cooling fan cable into its connector (CPU Fan) on the system board.

Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

Connect any peripherals and power cords, and power up the system.

5 1/4-Inch Accessible Devices

The chassis is designed so devices within it are easy to install and remove. Note these guidelines before installing or removing a 5 1/4-inch device.

Special rails are used on 5 1/4-inch devices that allow them to be easily inserted and

removed. The rails are designed to be stored in an empty bay when they are not attached to a device.

The bay cover cannot be secured over an empty bay if the bay has no rails. Always place a bay cover over an empty bay.

NECC recommends that you always keep the rails if you remove a device from the system.

Use your stored rails on a new device if it doesn’t have the correct type of rail.

When you convert the chassis to a desktop or a minitower, always move the stored rails for

the new position as well.

For procedures on removing or replacing rails, covers, or devices, see the following sections:

“Removing or Replacing a Bay Cover”

“Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails”

“Removing or Installing Device Rails”

“Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device”

“Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device.”

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Removing or Replacing a Bay Cover

If the system has an empty 5 1/4-inch device bay, it is covered with a special bay cover. This cover physically protects the inside of the chassis, and its metal shielding also offers EMF protection.

See the following sections for information on removing or replacing a bay cover.

Removing a Bay Cover

Remove a bay cover as follows.

Remove the system cover and front panel, if not already removed (see “System Covers”).

Press the tabs on either side of the cover toward each other until they are released from their slots. The tabs are at the end of the rails inside the chassis.

Still holding the tabs, slowly slide the cover out along the rails. As so on as the cover is free of the chassis, the cover and the rails disassemble.

Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device Bay Cover

Use these rails on the new 5 1/4-inch device if its rails are the wrong type (see “Removing or Installing Device Rails”).

If the device already has the right type of rails, set aside the rails you just removed for future use.

Note

the bay.

Always keep unused rails; the bay cover cannot be replaced if there are no rails within

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Replacing a Bay Cover

Replace a bay cover on a bay as follows.

Note

bay cover cannot be secured over the bay if the rails are absent.

Place unused rails back in the empty bay before attempting to replace a bay cover. The

If necessary, put the rails back in the bay. The cover cannot be secured if there are no rails within the bay. (See the next section, “Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails.”)

Position the cover so the arrows on either side point up for the chassis orientation you are using.

Line up the cover tabs with the slots on the rails. These slots are about 1/4 inch in from the ends of the rails (see the following figure).

Place each cover tab in its slot.

Replacing a Bay Cover

– Slot on Rail

B – Tab on Bay Cover

Note: Rails are shown partially out of the system in this figure to show in detail the tabs at the end of each rail; make sure rails are fully inserted before attaching a bay cover.

Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails

The device rails on the 5 1/4-inch devices in the system are designed specially for the chassis. If the system has an unused 5 1/4-inch bay, there should be rails stored within it. Use these rails on new devices (if necessar y). If you re move an old device, remove the rails and store them. If there is an empty 5 1/4-inch bay, store the rails in the chassis; otherwise set the rails aside for future use.

To store a rail in an empty bay:

Position the end of the rail in the guides within the bay. The underside of the rail should be to the wall of the bay. The tab should be angled away from the center of the bay (see the followin g fig ur e ) .

– Bay Cover

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Storing an Unused Rail

A – Front of Chassis C – Tab at End of Rail B – Device Rail

Press the rail against the wall of the bay with your thumb and press the tab toward the center of the bay with your forefinger.

Still pressing the tab, slide the rail into the bay along the guides until i ts tab clicks in place.

Place a bay cover over the empty bay (see “Replacing a Bay Cover”).

To retrieve a rail from an empty bay:

Press the rail against the wall of the bay with your thumb while you press the tab toward the center of the bay with your forefinger.

When the tab releases, slide the rail out along the guide.

Removing or Installing Device Rails

The 5 1/4-inch bays are designed for use with devices that have tabbed rails. These rails allow a device to be easily inserted and removed from the system. If you remove a device from the system, always save the rails, right in the bay if it is empty, to use on a replacement device.

Remove a rail by removing the two or three screws that secure it to the side of the device.

Secure each rail to the new device with the screws (two or three to a side) from the old device.

Locating the Screws for 5 1/4-Inch Device Rails

A – Screw or Locking Pin B – Device Rail

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Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device

Remove the system unit cover and front panel (see “Removing the Cover” and “Removing the Front Panel”).

Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Tag and unplug the power and signal cables connected to the device.

Press the tabs on either side of the device inward to unlatch the device from the chassis (see the following figure).

Slide the device out of the accessible device cage in the chassis.

Releasing a 5 1/4-Inch Device

Remove the rails from the old device (see “Removing or Installing Device Rails”). If the bay is to remain empty, see step 6 only. If you are installing a new device, skip to

step 7.

If the bay is to remain empty:

! Store the rails in the empty bay (see “Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails”). ! Place the bay cover over the bay (see “Replacing a Bay Cover”). ! Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”). ! Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

If you are installing a new device in the bay:

! If necessary, place the rails on the new device (see “Removing or Installing Device

Rails”).

! Install the device (see “Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device”).

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Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device

Note

Use the rails from the old device or the empty bay.

Install rails on the new device before attempting to insert the new device in the system.

Remove the system unit cover and front panel (see “Removing the Cover” and “Removing the Front Panel”).

Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

If you are installing the device in an unused bay, remove the bay cover (see “Removing a Bay Cover”).

If the bay contains a device to be removed, remove the device (see “Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device”).

If the new device does not already have rails on either side, use the rails from the empty bay or from the old device (see “Removing or Installing Device Rails”).

Position the new device so it is right-side up for the chassis o r ientation you plan to use (see the following figure).

Orient the 5 1/4-inch accessible device correctly for the configuration (desktop or minitower) you plan to use. Make sure the device is right-side up for that configuration.

Slide the device into the device cage in the chassis. The tab on the end of each rail should click into place when the device is in place.

Inserting a 5 1/4-Inch Device for Use in a Minitower

Reconnect the power and signal cables to the device.

Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”).

Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

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3 1/2-Inch Accessible Devices

The 3 1/2-inch accessible devices in the system are housed in a two-device bracket. The bracket installs in the lowest bay of the accessible device cage, much like a 5 1/4-inch accessible device. This applies equally to the desktop or minitower configuration.

The following sections describe how to remove and install 3 1/2-inch accessible devices in the system.

Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device

To remove a 3 1/2-inch accessible device, first remove the bracket holding the device from the system, then remove the 3 1/2-inch accessible device from the bracket.

Remove the system unit cover and front panel (see “Removing the Cover” and “Removing the Front Panel”).

Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Tag and unplug the power and signal cables connected to all devices in the two-device bracket.

Press the tabs on either side of the bracket inward to unlatch it from the chassis.

Pull the bracket out the front of the chassis.

Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bracket

Unlatch the bracket cover by pressing the two side tabs towards each other (see the following figure). Reach in behind the front shield of the bracket for access. Set the cover aside.

Remove the four screws (two to a side) that secure the device to the bracket (see the followin g fig ur e ) .

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The 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bracket

A – Side Tabs on Bracket Cover C – Best Approach for B – Drive Screws (two of four)

Slide the device out the front of the bracket.

If you are installing another 3 1/2-inch accessible device, see “Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device.” If you are not installing a new device at this time, continue with step 9.

Press the plastic bay cover over the opening in the bracket cover.

Unlatching Side Tabs

10.

Press the bracket cover over the front shield so the two side tabs click into place.

11.

Slide the bracket into the chassis. The tab at either side of the bracket should click into place.

12.

If there is still a device in the other bay of the bracket, reconnect its power and signal cables.

13.

Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”).

14.

Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device

Install a new device in the bracket, and then install the bracket in the system.

Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Follow the procedures in steps 1 to 8 in the previous section, “Re moving a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device,” to remove the two-device bracket and (if applicable) the old device from the system.

If you are installing the device in an empty bay, uncover the bay:

! remove the 3 1/2-inch plastic bay cover from the bracket cover by pressing its tabs

together while pushing it out of its opening

! remove the breakaway shield (if any) from the front shield by twisting it gently until it

comes off.

Slide the new device into the front of the bracket, connector end first.

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Secure the new device to the bracket with four screws, two to a side (see the figure “The 3 1/2-inch accessible device bracket” in the previous section).

Press the bracket cover over the front shield so the two side tabs click into place (see the figure “The 3 1/2-inch accessible device bracket” in the previous section).

Slide the bracket into the lowest accessible bay in the chassis (for the chassis orientation you plan to use). The tab on the end of each rail should click into place when the bracket is in place.

Reconnect the power and signal cables for all devices in the two-device bracket.

Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”).

Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

3 1/2-Inch Internal Drives

The internal drives in the system are housed in a removable hard drive bracket. The hard drive bracket is installed in the accessible device cage and is held in place by two screws on the front of the chassis.

The following sections describe how to remove and insta ll 3 1/2-inch internal drives in the system.

Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive

Remove the system unit cover and front panel (see “Removing the Cover” and “Removing the Front Panel”).

Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Locate the internal drive bracket in the system (see the following figure).

Locating the Internal Drive Bracket

A – Internal Drive Bracket C – Accessible Device Cage B – Front of Chassis

Tag and unplug the power and signal cables connected to all devices in the drive bracket.

Remove the screws that hold the drive bracket to the front of the chassis (see the following figure).

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Locating Internal Drive Bracket Screws

A – Screws

Slide the bracket back about one quarter inch. The tabs on the bracket should slide out of the guides on the side of the accessible device cage (see the following figure).

Sliding the Internal Drive Bracket out of the Chassis

A – Guide B – Tab (one of four)

Remove the four screws that secure the drive to the drive bracket (see the following figure). Depending on the position of the drive, the screws might be located on opposite sides of the bracket, or all on one side of the bracket.

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Locating Internal Drive Screws on the Bracket

A – Screws (2 of 4) C – Screws (all on one side) B – Screw Holes (2 of 4)

Slide the device out the front of the bracket.

If you are installing a new 3 1/2-inch internal drive, see “Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive.” If you are not installing a new drive, continue with step 9.

Align the tabs on the bracket with the guides on the accessible device cage. Slide the bracket into the chassis.

10.

Support the bracket within the chassis while you replace the screws at the front of the chassis.

11.

Reconnect the power and signal cables of any drives still in the bracket.

12.

Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”).

13.

Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive

Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Follow steps 1 to 8 of “Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive” to remove the internal drive bracket and (if applicable) an existing drive from the system.

With the drive connectors last, slide the new drive into the bracket.

Secure the new device in the bracket with four screws. Depending on the position of the drive, the screws might be located on opposite sides of the bracket, or all on one side of the bracket (see the previous figure).

With the drive connectors last, slide the bracket into the chassis. The bracket should slide along the guides on the side of the accessible device cage.

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Locating Guides for the Internal Drive Bracket

Support the bracket within the chassis while you replace the screws at the front of the chassis.

Securing the Internal Drive Bracket

A – Screws

Reconnect the power and signal cables for all devices in the drive bracket.

Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”).

Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

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CMOS Battery

The system board uses a CMOS battery to maintain system configuration information. The battery is a coin-cell battery mounted on the system board (see the following figure). I f it fails to maintain system configuration information, replace it with an identically rated battery from the same manufacturer.

discarded. Use only the same type battery or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer when replacing the battery.

Lithium acts as a catalyst when exposed to water and causes spontaneous combustion on contact. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

system configuration information. Prior to removing the battery, run the BIOS Setup Utility (see Section 2) and print out or write down your system configuration settings. Then you can restore the system to its previous settings.

If you need to replace the battery, follow these steps.

Turn off and unplug the system and any external components connected to it.

The battery can explode if it is incorrectly replaced or improperly

Removing the battery from the system board causes the system to lose

Remove the system cover (see “Removing the Cover” in Section 3). Observe all safety precautions when removing the cover.

Locate the battery on the system board (see the following figure).

Locating the Battery on the System Board

A – Battery

Press down on the battery clip to release the battery from its socket on the system board.

Remove the battery and discard in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Removing the Battery

A – Battery B – Clip

With the positive (+) side of the new battery facing up, press the battery into the socket.

Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

Connect external peripherals and power cables, and power up the system.

Run the Setup Utility to reconfigure your system parameters (see “BIOS Setup Utility” in Section 2).

System Board

Remove the system board only if you cannot easily upgrade components on the system board while it is within the chassis, or if you are replacing the system board.

Removing the System Board

Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this chapter).

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Remove all installed expansion boards (see “Removing an Expansion Board”).

Tag and disconnect all cables connected to the system board.

Remove the six screws securing the system board in the chassis (see the following figure).

Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the

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Locating System Board Screws

– System Board Screws

Ensuring you do not touch any components, caref ul ly lift the system board out of the chassis.

If you are discarding the board, first remove useable memory modules, the processor, or cables, as appropriate.

Set the system board aside on a stable static-free surface.

Reinstalling the System Board

NECC recommends that you contact your NECC Technical Support

Center for assistance in removing or replacing your system board.

Place the system board in the chassis. The screw holes in the board should align with the holes in the chassis. The back panel

connectors should fit perfectly into the back of the chassis.

Secure the board to the chassis with the six screws previously removed.

Reconnect any cables that were disconnected from the system board.

Replace the expansion boards (see “Installing an Expansion Board”).

If appropriate, install any memory modules, processor, or cables from a previous board.

Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

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Power Supply

Remove the power supply as follows.

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Turn off the system and any connected peripherals.

Unplug the system AC power cord and any peripheral power cords.

Disconnect any attached peripherals.

Remove the system cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section).

Tag and unplug the power cables from all installed devices.

Remove the four screws holding the power supply to the rear of the chassis.

Before removing the system cover, turn off the power and unplug the

Locating the Power Supply Screws

A – Screws (4)

Slide the power supply towards the front of the chassis enough to clear the chassis.

Lift the power supply out of the chassis and set aside.

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Front USB Port

Remove the front USB port using these steps.

Remove the system unit cover and front panel (see “Removing the Cover” and “Removing the Front Panel”).

Disconnect the front USB port cable from its header on the system board.

Remove the two screws that secure the USB port to the front of the c hass is. Save the screws.

Locating Front USB Port Screws

A – Screw B – USB Port Board

Gently pull the board off the chassis and feed its cable through the cutout in the front of the chassis.

Reverse this procedure to install a front USB port.

Front LED/Switch Bracket

Remove the LED/switch bracket from the front of the chassis using these steps.

Before removing the system cover, turn off the power and unplug the

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Remove the cover and front panel (see “Removing the Cover” and “Removing the Front Panel”).

Disconnect the LED/switch cable connector from its header on the system board.

Press both sides of the LED/switch bracket together to d isengage the tabs that hold it to the chassis. (The tabs are hooked on the left side, so only the tabs on the right side disengage.)

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Releasing the Front LED/Switch Bracket

A – Front LED/Switch Bracket

Open the LED/switch bracket toward the left. Once the right tabs are free, the hooked left tabs can be freed.

Removing the Front LED/Switch Bracket

Gently feed the LED/switch cable assembly through the cutout in the front of the chassis.

To replace the LED/switch bracket, reverse these steps.

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Chassis Intrusion Switch

If installed, remove the chassis intrusion switch from the rear edge of the chassis using these steps.

Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover”).

Disconnect the chassis intrusion switch cable from its header on the system board.

Press together the tabs that hold the chassis intrusio n switch to the chassis (see the followin g fig ur e ) .

Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

A – Tab C – Back of Chassis B

– Chassis Intrusion Switch

Once the tabs are free, gently push the chassis intrusion switch through its cuto ut in the chassis wall.

To replace the chassis intrusion switch, reverse these steps.

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Minitower and Desktop Setup

The system ships as a minitower and can be reconfigured as a desktop or, if a desktop, it can be reconfigured back to a minitower. The accessible devices in the system can be positioned so they are upright for the minitower orientation or for the desktop o r ientation.

The following sections describe how to convert between minitower and desktop orientations.

Converting from Minitower to Desktop

The system comes factory-shipped as a minitower computer. Convert the system for use as a desktop computer using the following steps.

Before converting the system, turn off system power and unplug the

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Turn off a nd unplug the system.

Disconnect any external options (such as a keyboard and monitor) from the front or rear of the system unit.

Place the system unit on its right side. The lamps on the control panel should be below the power button. The drives are now on their sides in the drive cage.

Remove the system cover (see “Removing the Cover”).

Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel”).

Remove all devices, covers, and stored rails from the accessible device cage. See the following sections for the procedures.

! “Re moving a Bay Co ver” ! “Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails” ! “Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device” ! “Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device”

Replace all devices, covers, and rails in the accessible device cage so they are right-side up in the drive cage. Place them in the same order they were in before. See the following sections for the procedures.

! “Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails” ! “Replacing a Bay Cover” ! “Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device” ! “Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device”

Disassembly and Reassembly 3-37

Accessible Device Placement for a Desktop

– 5 1/4-Inch Bays on Top

Remove the logo plate by unclipping its tabs from inside the front panel. Position the logo plate so it is readable when the chassis is in the horizontal position. Press the tabs into the front panel until they click in place.

Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”).

10.

Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

Converting from Desktop to Minitower

If the system has been used as a desktop, you can convert it to a minitower system using the following steps.

Before converting the system, turn off system power and unplug the

system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.

Turn off a nd unplug the system.

Disconnect any external options (such as a keyboard and monitor) from the front or rear of the system.

Remove the system cover (see “Removing the Cover”).

– 3 1/2-Inch Bracket in Lowest Bay

Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel”).

Remove all devices, covers, and stored rails from the accessible device cage. See the following sections for the procedures.

! “Re moving a Bay Co ver” ! “Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails” ! “Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device” ! “Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device”

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Replace all devices, covers, and rails in the accessible device cage so they sit sideways in the drive cage, with their top surfaces toward the right end of the chassis (see the following figure). Place them in the same order they were in before. See the following sections for the procedures.

! “Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails” ! “Replacing a Bay Cover” ! “Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device” ! “Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device”

Accessible Device Placement for a Minitower

– 3 1/2-Inch Bracket

Remove the logo plate by unclipping its tabs from inside the fron t p a nel. P osition the logo

– 5 1/4-Inch Bays

plate so it is readable when the chassis is in the vertical position. Press the tabs into the front panel until they click in place.

Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”).

Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).

10.

Place the system unit in a vertical position. The power button and the lamps on the control panel should run from left to right. The drives should be right-side up i n the drive ca ge.

11.

Reconnect any external options (such as a keyboard and monitor) to the front or rear of the system unit.

12.

Reconnect the power cable to the system and to a properly grounded wall unit or surge protector.

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Chassis Shell

Note

removed by authorized service personnel. No replaceable parts are accessed from this panel, and it should only be removed if it is being replaced due to damage.

The chassis shell is secured to the chassis with two screws on the rear face of the chassis, and three screws on the front face of the chassis. Remove all five screws. Carefully slip the shell, which is slightly flexible, off the corners of the chassis. Lift the c hass is out of the shell.

The chassis shell (the U-shaped covering with rubber feet on two sides) should only be

Replacing the Chassis Shell

The chassis shell is secured to the chassis with two screws on the rear face of the chassis and three screws on the front face of the chassis. To replace the chassis shell, orient it so its screw holes align with the screw holes on the front and rear faces of the chassis. Place the chassis in the chassis shell, and fit the corner edges of the shell over the chassis. Secure the shell to the chassis with the five screws.

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System Board

External Cable Connectors

Internal Cable Connectors

Jumper Settings

Upgrade Sockets

Components

Resources

This section describes the locations of connectors, jumpers, and sockets on the system board, including any external cable connectors, internal board connectors and slots, jumper locations, and upgrade sockets.

Included in this section are procedures for setting jumpers on the system board and a RIMM memory upgrade path for the RIMM sockets. Also included are descriptions of system board components, system memory map, I/O addresses, and DMA settings.

External Cable Connectors

Locations of the external cable connectors on the system board at the back of the minitower and desktop systems are shown in the following figures. For descriptions of the connectors, see Section 1, “System Overview.”

Minitower External Cable Connector Locations

4-2 System Board

– Keyboard Connector

B – Mouse Connector H – Line Out C – Parallel Port I – Serial Port 2 D – MIDI/Game Port J – Serial Port 1 E – VGA Connector (on video board) K – USB Port F – Microphone In

– Line In

NEC PowerMate CT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

Abbreviations

System Overview

Configuration

Features

Front Features

Rear Features

Inside Features

Power Management Features

Software Features

Preloaded Software

NEC Product Recovery Program CD

NEC PowerMate Driver CD

Security Features

Password Security

Windows Network Security Features

Keyboard/mouse Anti-theft Bracket

Locking Tab

Chassis Intrusion Notification

Hard Drive Password Protection

Components

System Board

System Memory

Diskette Drive

Hard Drive

AGP Video Board

Power Supply

Keyboard

Mouse

CD-ROM Drive

DVD-ROM Drive

CD-RW Drive

Zip Drive

Speakers

Modem Board

Network Board

System Configuration

Interrupt Requests

System Interrupts

Parallel Port Interrupts

Serial Port Interrupts

Jumper Settings

System Board Jumper Settings

Maxtor EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings

Quantum EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings

CD-ROM Drive Jumper Settings

BIOS Setup Utility

How to Start Setup

How to Use Setup

Main Menu

Advanced Menu

Security Menu

Power Menu

Boot Menu

Exit Menu

Hard Drive Security

Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords

Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords

Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection

Moving the Hard Drive

FLASH Utility

Online Documentation

Product Recovery Program

Starting the Recovery Program

Using the Recovery Program

Standard System Restore

Advanced Options

Tools

Using the Smart Restore Program

How to Load Smart Restore

Software Restore or Removal

Hardware Settings

Restoration Process

PowerMate Driver CD

Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility