Nec READY ES PRO user Manual
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Contents
System upgrades ........................................................................ 1
Choosing options..............................................................................2
Getting started..................................................................................2
Precautions.................................................................................. 3
Working inside the system ................................................................4
Handling computer parts...................................................................4
Connecting/disconnecting cables.......................................................5
A look inside................................................................................ 7
Taking off the cover .........................................................................8
Taking a quick look inside ..............................................................11
Looking at the system board........................................................... 12
Replacing the cover ........................................................................13
System memory......................................................................... 15
Looking at memory upgrade kits.....................................................16
Checking the memory in your system..............................................17
Adding memory modules ................................................................19
Removing a memory module...........................................................21
Expansion boards ..................................................................... 23
Adding boards ................................................................................24
Removing a board...........................................................................28
Contents iii
System processor......................................................................31
Removing the processor................................................................. 32
Adding a processor ........................................................................ 35
Storage devices..........................................................................39
Preparing the device....................................................................... 40
Identifying the cables you need....................................................... 41
System power cables ................................................................. 42
Diskette drive cable................................................................... 43
IDE cables................................................................................. 44
Connecting cables to your device ................................................... 45
Cabling an IDE device............................................................... 45
Cabling a diskette drive ............................................................. 47
Installing storage devices................................................................ 48
Adding a 3 1/2-inch hard disk.................................................... 48
Adding a 5 1/4-inch device ........................................................ 52
External options.........................................................................59
Locating external connectors.......................................................... 60
Connecting an NEC CS500 monitor............................................... 64
Connecting an NEC C700 monitor................................................. 66
Connecting a printer....................................................................... 68
System resources......................................................................71
Looking at communication ports.................................................... 72
Looking at COM port and IRQ settings ......................................... 72
Viewing system resources .............................................................. 73
Checking jumper settings ............................................................... 74
Clearing your password.................................................................. 77
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System specifications............................................................... 79
System chassis ................................................................................80
Power supply .............................................................................80
Expansion board slots ................................................................81
Storage device slots ...................................................................81
System unit dimensions and weight ............................................81
System board..................................................................................82
Processor...................................................................................83
Secondary cache ........................................................................84
System memory..........................................................................84
Intel TX PCI chipset ..................................................................85
PCI local bus..............................................................................86
Expansion board slots ................................................................87
BIOS .........................................................................................87
IDE ports...................................................................................88
I/O ports and connectors............................................................88
Universal serial bus .................................................................... 89
Graphics accelerator...................................................................90
Power management....................................................................91
Plug and play .............................................................................91
Feature connector ......................................................................92
Diskette drive .................................................................................92
Hard disk........................................................................................93
CD-ROM reader.............................................................................94
Keyboard........................................................................................97
Mouse............................................................................................98
Fax/modem/sound board.................................................................98
Sound........................................................................................99
Fax/modem..............................................................................101
Graphics board .............................................................................102
Contents v
Tables
Ethernet network board ............................................................... 103
Game pad .................................................................................... 104
Environmental specifications ........................................................ 104
Diskette drive specifications........................................................... 92
CD-ROM reader specifications....................................................... 94
CD-ROM reader jumper block A settings....................................... 96
CD-ROM reader jumper block B settings....................................... 96
vi Contents
This guide
This guide provides information for adding system upgrades to your
Ready computer. The guide also includes system specifications.
Who should use this guide?
We’ve written this guide for anyone who wants to install an upgrade
option in the Ready computer or who needs system specifications.
How should I use this guide?
We recommend that you read:
“System upgrades” for information about choosing upgrades
and getting started.
“Precautions” for safety guidelines when you work inside the
system and when you handle computer parts.
“A look inside” to become familiar with the inside of your
computer and to locate upgrade features. Also see this section
to remove and replace the system cover.
the appropriate section for the upgrade you want to add to
your computer. Sections include procedures for adding system
memory, expansion boards, processor, and storage devices.
“External options” to connect a device to the connectors at
the back of the system, such as a monitor or printer.
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“System resources” to find a description of your computer’s
resources, such as communication ports and interrupts, default
settings, and how to view available resources. You can also
find jumper setting information to check factory settings.
“Specifications” for information about the features,
characteristics, and capabilities of your Ready system.
What about text conventions?
This guide uses the following text conventions.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:
!
Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious
personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING
viii This guide
!
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware
or software.
Note:
material being described.
Notes give important information about the
CAUTION
Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the
keyboard, for example,
Text or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface type. For
example, type
Mouse input is a single click of the left mouse button unless
exit
Ctrl, Alt
and press
Enter
, or
Enter
.
indicated otherwise.
Where else can I find information?
Use the following documentation with this guide for upgrade
information:
NEC Ready Multimedia Computers User’s Guide
In addition to describing your computer’s features, this
printed guide provides quick steps for accomplishing ordinary
office tasks in some new, easier ways using your Ready
computer.
.
NEC Help Center
The NEC Help Center is your comprehensive source of
information about your system. Go to the NEC Help Center
for detailed information about upgrading your computer.
Choose the System Upgrades category.
You can also choose topics from categories such as System
Tour, The Basics, Advanced Topics, Questions & Answers,
and Service & Support.
This guide ix
System upgrades
Your Ready computer comes with high-performance, state-of-the-art
components designed to deliver the power and speed necessary for
most of today's computing. New technologies and additional
requirements demand more power and more speed.
Upgrade options let you increase system power, memory, and storage
capabilities to meet your growing computer needs.
Your Ready system supports a variety of NECCSD and industrystandard options. Many optional upgrade components are available
for customizing your computer.
System upgrades 1
Choosing options
For help in choosing options for your computer, see:
“Upgrade Options” in your online NEC Help Center for a list
of supported options
your authorized NECCSD dealer for assistance in determining
which options are best for you
the software box or software documentation for hardware
recommendations.
Getting started
If you are ready to install an upgrade, see these sections in sequence:
“Precautions” for guidelines about handling chips, boards,
system board components, and cables. Follow the
recommendations for your personal safety and to protect your
hardware from damage.
Get started — you'll find easy-to-follow steps ahead!!
figures in color, view the System Upgrades category in the
online NEC Help Center!
2 System upgrades
“A look inside” to remove the cover and get acquainted with
the upgrade features inside your system. You'll also find steps
for replacing the cover.
the appropriate section for your upgrade (for example
“System memory,” “Expansion boards,” and “Storage
devices”).
Note:
For detailed upgrade information and photo-like
Precautions
Before you begin your system upgrade, please take a few minutes to
look at the simple guidelines in this section. Follow these guidelines
when you
work inside the system
handle computer parts.
Precautions 3
Working inside the system
Take care when you work inside the system. Avoid electric shock or
personal injury by observing the following warning.
!
Before you remove the system cover and work inside the
unit,
turn off
and its peripherals from their power sources.
all system power and
WARNING
Handling computer parts
Static electricity and improper installation procedures can damage
your computer components. Protect your computer components by
following these safety instructions:
Leave an upgrade option, such as a board or chip, in its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it.
disconnect
the system
4 Precautions
Dissipate static electricity before handling any system
components (boards, chips, and so on) by touching a
grounded metal object, such as the system's unpainted metal
chassis.
If possible, use anti-static devices, such as wrist straps and
floor mats.
Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid touching the
components on the chip or board.
Connecting/disconnecting cables
Take care when you connect or disconnect cables. A damaged cable
can cause a short in the electrical circuit. Misaligned pins can damage
system components at power-on. Prevent damage by following these
guidelines:
Align cable connector pins carefully before you connect the
cable. Check for instructions that show connector keys or
alignment pins for the correct pin alignment.
Route a cable in the system so it is not pinched by other
components. Check that the cable is out of the path of the
system cover.
When you disconnect a cable, always pull on the cable
connector or strain-relief loop, not on the cable.
Precautions 5
A look inside
See the following sections to:
take off the system unit cover
get a quick look inside your system unit
look at the upgrade features on the system board
replace the system unit cover.
A look inside 7
Taking off the cover
Use the following steps to remove the system unit cover.
Before you remove the system unit cover,
power and
removed only when you unplug the power cable
1.
Turn off and unplug the system unit.
2.
Unplug the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and any other attached
devices (such as a printer) from the back of the system unit.
Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components.
Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object
before you remove the system unit cover
unplug
!
WARNING
turn off
the system power cable. Power is
.
!
CAUTION
.
system
8 A look inside
3.
If you have a cover lock, unlock it and remove it from the
system unit.
4.
Remove the three cover screws from the back of the system
unit.
Removing cover screws
A look inside 9
5.
Release the cover by pulling it about an inch away from the
front panel.
Note:
the front edge of the cover to release it from the front panel.
Also try pressing your thumbs against the rear panel to
slide the cover one inch away from the front panel.
The cover fits tightly. You might need to press
10 A look inside
6.
Lift the cover up and away from the system unit.
Releasing the cover
Taking a quick look inside
Take a quick look at the following figure to become familiar with the
features in your system unit. Some systems ship with a graphics
board, fax/modem/sound board, or Ethernet network board (not
shown), depending on system configuration.
Note:
to view them in color, see “System Upgrades” in your NEC
Help Center. Then choose “Looking at Your System.”
For a detailed description of these features and
Inside your system unit
A look inside 11
Looking at the system board
See the following figure to locate the memory and processor upgrade
sockets on your system board.
12 A look inside
System board upgrade sockets
Replacing the cover
Use the following steps to replace the system unit cover.
To prevent damage to the system cables, carefully tuck the
cables out of the path of the cover.
1.
With the cover about an inch away from the front of the
system unit, carefully align the top and bottom cover tabs into
the slots and tabs in the system unit frame.
Be sure that the cover tabs on the sides of the cover align
inside the frame of the unit.
!
CAUTION
Aligning the cover
A look inside 13
2.
Slide the cover forward to meet the front panel.
Note:
all the way to the front panel, place one hand on the front
of the unit while you slide the cover forward from the rear.
3.
Secure the cover with the three cover screws removed earlier
The cover fits tightly. If the cover does not slide
(see “Taking off the cover”).
4.
If you have a cover lock, replace it and secure it.
5.
Connect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and any other external
devices to the back of the system unit.
6.
Plug in your power cables.
14 A look inside
System memory
See the following sections for information about:
the memory upgrade kits for your computer
how to identify the memory in your system
where to install additional memory
how to add memory.
System memory 15
Looking at memory upgrade kits
Memory upgrade kits are installed in two memory upgrade sockets on
the system board. Your system board ships with 32 MB of high-speed
memory and supports up to 128 MB of memory.
Note:
modules referred to in the computer industry as “dual in-line
memory modules” or “DIMM” sticks.
Your system supports the following 60-ns 64-bit (non-parity)
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM)
configurations:
1-MB by 64-bit DIMM stick (4-MB module)
2-MB by 64-bit DIMM stick (8-MB module)
Memory upgrade kits for your computer contain
To avoid corrosion between different metals, only use
memory modules with gold-plated connectors.
16 System memory
4-MB by 64-bit DIMM stick (16-MB module)
8-MB by 64-bit DIMM stick (32-MB module)
16-MB by 64-bit DIMM stick (64-MB module).
!
CAUTION
Checking the memory in your system
Use the following procedure to:
check the memory installed in your system
determine the memory configuration you need to increase
your memory
identify the correct sockets for the memory upgrade.
1.
If you don’t know how much memory is installed in your
system, you can check the amount in Windows® 95. On the
Windows 95 desktop, point to My Computer and click the
right mouse button.
With the left mouse button, click Properties. The General tab
shows the random access memory (RAM). This is the amount
of system memory in your computer.
You can also find the amount of memory by selecting the
Performance tab.
2.
Remove the system unit cover (see “Taking off the cover”).
!
Be sure that the system unit power is
system is
procedure.
unplugged
WARNING
turned off
before you begin the installation
System memory 17
and the
3.
Determine the amount of memory you want to add and the
modules you need. Modules do not need to be added in pairs.
You may add modules singly.
4.
Use the following figure to locate and identify the memory
upgrade sockets for the installation.
If any cables block access to the sockets, label the cables and
disconnect them.
If any expansion boards block access to the sockets, remove
the expansion boards (see “Expansion boards”).
18 System memory
Identifying the memory sockets
Adding memory modules
Use the following steps to install memory modules.
1.
Remove the system unit cover (see “Taking off the cover”).
!
Be sure that the system unit power is
system is
procedure.
2.
Locate the memory upgrade sockets for your configuration
(see “Checking the memory in your system”).
If you need to remove a memory module, see “Removing a
memory module” in this guide.
unplugged
before you begin the installation
WARNING
turned off
and the
!
Before you install a memory module, reduce static
discharge by touching the system’s metal chassis.
3.
Insert the memory module as follows:
Press out the plastic locking clips at the ends of an empty
socket.
Align the notches on the module with the keys in the
memory socket.
Insert the module into the socket.
Press in the plastic locking clips at the ends of the socket
until they lock in place on the module.
CAUTION
System memory 19
!
Be careful when handling the memory module. The module
and socket clips are fragile.
4.
Replace any cables or boards that you removed during this
procedure (see “Expansion boards”).
CAUTION
Inserting the module
5.
Note: If you find a discrepancy in the amount of
memory displayed at the Power-On Self-Test with the
amount of memory that you installed, check that you
installed the memory modules correctly.
20 System memory
Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the cover”).
Removing a memory module
If your memory configuration requires the removal of a module,
remove the module as follows.
!
To reduce static discharge, touch the system’s metal
chassis.
1.
Press the plastic locking clips at the ends of the socket away
from the memory module.
2.
Gently rock the memory module while pulling it up from the
socket.
CAUTION
Removing a module
System memory 21
Expansion boards
You’ll find information in the following sections about:
how to add a board to your computer
how to remove a board from your computer.
Note:
is in the way of adding other options or connecting cables.
See the board removal procedure when a board
Expansion boards 23
Adding boards
Use the following steps to add a board to your system unit.
Be sure that the system unit power is
system is
procedure
1.
Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with your
expansion board (such as setting switches or jumpers on the
board).
2.
See the information that comes with your board to determine
which type of board you have:
an 8-bit or 16-bit Industry Standard Architecture (ISA)
board
!
unplugged
.
WARNING
turned off
before you begin the installation
and the
3.
Remove the system unit cover (see “Taking off the cover”).
24 Expansion boards
a 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
board.
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