A Powerful, Versatile Corporate PC P O W E R M A T E ® CT S E R V I C E A N D R E F E R E N C E M A N U A L
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Contents Preface ..................................................................................................................................ix Abbreviations........................................................................................................................xi 1 System Overview Configuration..................................................................................................................... 1-2 Features.................................................................
Boot Menu ................................................................................................................ 2-22 Exit Menu ................................................................................................................. 2-22 Hard Drive Security ......................................................................................................... 2-23 Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords .................................................................
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...........
7 Troubleshooting Checklist ............................................................................................................................ 7-2 System Problems......................................................................................................... 7-2 Diskette Drive Problems ............................................................................................. 7-3 Monitor Problems ...........................................................................................
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................................................................................
List of Tables PowerMate CT System Configuration ............................................................................... 1-3 System Components......................................................................................................... 1-12 Interrupt Level Assignments .............................................................................................. 2-2 Parallel Port Interrupts ...................................................................................................
Preface This manual contains technical information for servicing and repairing 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.
Abbreviations A AC ACK AGP AMR ASIC AT ATA ATAPI ATM BBS BCD BCU BIOS bit BUU bpi bps C C Cache CAM CAS CD-ROM CD-RW CH clk cm CMOS COM CONT CPGA CPU DAC DACK dB DC DCC DCE DDC DIMM DIP ampere alternating current acknowledge accelerated graphics port audio modem riser application-specific integrated circuit advanced technology (IBM PC) AT attachment AT attachment packet interface asynchronous transfer mode Bulletin Board Service binary-coded decimal BIOS Customized Utility basic input/output system binary
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1 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.
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 Syste
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.
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®; Windows 98 and Windows 2000 automatically power down the system. For Windows NT®, close all applications, shut down Windows NT, and press in the power button until the system powers down (approximately four seconds).
PowerMate CT Minitower Rear Features A – AC Power Connector B – Monitor Power Socket C – Power Supply D – Keyboard/Mouse Anti-Theft Bracket E – AGP Video Board F – Locking Tab G – Expansion Slots H – System Board Connectors I – Voltage Switch Minitower Rear Connector Locations A – Keyboard Connector B – Mouse Connector C – Parallel Port D – MIDI/Game Port E – VGA Connector F – Microphone In 1-6 Overview G – Line In H – Line Out I – Serial Port 2 J – Serial Port 1 K – USB Port
PowerMate CT Desktop Rear Features A – Power Supply B – Keyboard/Mouse Anti-theft Bracket C – AGP Video Board D – Locking Tab E – Expansion Slots F – System Board Connectors G – Monitor Power Socket H – Voltage Switch I – AC Power Connector Desktop Rear Connector Locations A – Mouse Connector B – Parallel Port C – MIDI/Game Port D – VGA Connector E – Microphone In F – Line In G – Line Out H – Serial Port 2 I – Serial Port 1 J – USB Port K – Keyboard Port The rear of the system has the following extern
! VGA monitor connector — attach a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor (NEC MultiSync® monitor or other VGA-compatible monitor) with a 15-pin connector to the AGP 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.
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
Software Features NECC provides a variety of applications and hardware utilities 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.
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.
Components The major system components are listed in the following table, along with the page number where each component is briefly described.
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.
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 Section 9, “Specifications.” CD-ROM Drive Some systems come with a 40X or higher CD-ROM drive.
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.
2 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 the system. The section includes: ! system interrupt request (IRQ) assignments ! system jumper settings ! procedures for using the Phoenix® Technologies Ltd.
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 Prim
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. Serial Port Interrupts Port Interrupt COM1 IRQ04 COM2 IRQ03 COM3 IRQ04 COM4 IRQ03 COM1 IRQ03 COM2 IRQ04 COM3 IRQ03 COM4 IRQ04 Jumper Settings Jumpers on the boards and devices in the system are used to set the system configuration.
System Board Jumper Block Locations A – CMOS Clear (JP4) B – Audio Modem Riser Select (JP11) C – Rear USB Device Wakeup (JP3) D – PS/2 Keyboard Power On (JP16) E – Save to RAM (JP18) F – BIOS Recovery (JP5) G – USB Selection (JP28) H – USB Selection (JP27) I – Front USB Wake Up (JP21) 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 JP4 2-3 Factory setting.
System Board Jumper Block Settings Function Jumper Setting Description Rear USB Device Wakeup JP3 2-3 Factory setting. Enables system wakeup via input from the rear USB port. 1-2 Disables system wakeup via input from the rear USB port. 2-3 Factory setting. Disables the keyboard at power on. 1-2 Enables the keyboard at power on. Jumpered Factory setting. Enables Suspend to RAM (STR) function. In STR mode, the system saves to memory all configuration information and all running programs.
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 Sets hard drive as master device in single drive system.
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.
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.
Press Esc to exit the current window. 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. 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.
Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave 10263 MB None CD-ROM None Note: The following setting information applies 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.
Main Menu Items Menu Item Multi-Sector Transfers Settings (default is bold) 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 Enabled, Disabled When Enabled is selected, it causes logical block addressing to be used in place of cylinders, heads, and sectors.
Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Keyboard auto-repeat delay 1/4 sec, 1/2 sec, 3/4 sec, 1 sec Selects delay before key repeat. Legacy USB Support Disabled, Enabled Disables or enables legacy USB support. Boot-Time Diagnostics Screen Disabled, Enabled Selecting Enabled displays the diagnostic screen during boot. System Memory Displays amount of conventional memory detected during boot. This field is read-only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup.
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 No, Yes Select Yes if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. PCI Configuration PCI IRQ Line 1 PCI IRQ Line 2 PCI IRQ Line 3 PCI IRQ Line 4 Press Enter to access the following submenus.
Advanced Menu Menu Item Cache C800-CBFF Cache CC00-CFFF Cache D000-D3FF Cache D400-D7FF Cache D800-DBFF Cache DC00-DFFF Cache E000-E3FF Settings (default is bold) 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.
Advanced Menu Menu Item Interrupt Settings (default is bold) IRQ5, IRQ7 Selects the IRQ for the LPT port. Mode Output Only, Bi-directional, ECP, EPP Selects parallel port mode. DMA Channel DMA 3, DMA 1 Sets the DMA channel for the parallel port. Floppy Disk Controller Disabled, Enabled, Auto Setting at Enabled allows the user to configure the controller. Setting at Auto enables the BIOS or operating system to configure the controller.
Advanced Menu Menu Item ECC Error Type Settings (default is bold) 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 SERR Signal Condition Multiple bit, Both, None, Single Bit Select ECC error conditions that SERR# be asserted. Pool A Capacity 8, 1, 2, 4 This field defines the maximum number of RDRAM devices that can reside in Pool A at a time.
Advanced Menu Menu Item Event Logging Settings (default is bold) Enabled, Disabled Selecting Enabled permits logging of DMI events. ECC Event Logging Enabled, Disabled Select Enabled to allow logging of ECC events. Mark DMI Events As Read Preboot Management Press Enter. Select Yes or No to “Mark all Events as read?” Disabled, Enabled Select Enabled to enable the Preboot Management function.
Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Set Supervisor Password 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. Set User Password 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. Security Mode Press Enter to access the Security Mode.
Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Assign HDD Password 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: If the master and user password are set on a hard drive, they can never be removed.
Power Menu Settings Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Resume On Time Off, On Setting to On allows the user to set the Resume Time field to a time when the system is to wake up. Resume Time 00:00:00 When Resume on Time is set to On, the user can specify the time the system is to wake up. Resume Date When Resume on Time is On, the user can specify the date the system is to wake up. Power Button Behavior On/Off, Wake/Sleep Select On/Off to turn the system On or Off.
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.
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.
3. 4. Highlight Assign HDD Password and press Enter. ! If you enter the current master password, you are prompted to enter a new master 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 new master or user password, press Esc instead of entering a new password. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
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.
! Solving Problems Provides a troubleshooting guide, with categories including — 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 Online Documentation icon on the Windows desktop.
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.
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 operating system.
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 Select All button if you want to select all of the listed programs. ! To remove a program, double click it. A red cross in front of the program indicates it has been selected for removal.
The following information describes: ! system requirements ! installation procedures ! processor serial number features ! Frequently Asked Questions ! 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.
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.
3 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 following table. To reassemble, follow the table and procedures in reverse order. Where reassembly is not apparent, reassembly procedures are provided.
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. Before removing the cover, turn off system power and unplug the system power cable.
Removing the Cover Replacing the Cover Replace the cover as follows. Ensure that all cables inside the chassis are positioned to prevent 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. 1. 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). 2.
4. Firmly press the cover against the chassis and slide the cover towards the front of the chassis until it locks in place. Note If the cover does not slide all the way to the front of the chassis, check that the cover 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. 5.
Replacing the Front Panel Replace the front panel as follows. 1. Align the three tabs (B) on the inside edge of the front panel with their corresponding slots (A) on the lower edge of the chassis (see the following figure). 2. Insert the tabs into their slots and press the front panel up against the chassis until the front panel locks in place. 3. Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this section).
Locating Expansion Board Slots and Connectors A – PCI Expansion Board Connectors B – PCI Expansion Board Slots C – AGP Board Connector D – AMR Board Connector 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. 1. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section). 2.
Removing an Expansion Board Remove an expansion board as follows. 1. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section). 2. Label and unplug any cables connected to the board. 3. Remove the retainer bar (see “Removing the Retainer Bar”). 4. 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.
Installing a Slot Cover Install a slot cover as follows. 1. 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. 2. Replace the expansion board retainer bar (see “Replacing the Retainer Bar” later in this section). 3. Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” earlier in this section).
Installing an Expansion Board Install an expansion board as follows. 1. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section). 2. Follow any preinstallation instructions that come with the expansion board (such as setting jumpers on the board). 3. Remove the retainer bar that secures the expansion boards (see “Removing the Retainer Bar”). 4. If you need to remove an old expansion board from the connector designated for the new board, see “Removing an Expansion Board.
Replacing the Retainer Bar Install the retainer bar as follows. 1. Hold the retainer bar at an angle and insert the ends (A) into the slots (B) in the chassis (see the following figure). 2. Push the bar into the slots and under the edge of the chassis. 3. Press down on the lock tabs (C) and firmly push the bar in until the tabs slide into their slots (D). Be sure that the raised portion on each tab locks into the slot (D). 4. Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).
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. 1.
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.
Installing a RIMM or Continuity Module Install a RIMM module or a continuity module as follows. 1. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section). 2. 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 discharge by touching the chassis. 3.
Installing a RIMM Module A – RIMM Module B – Notches C – Plastic Clip (2) Installing a Continuity Module A – Continuity Module B – Notches C – Plastic Clip (2) Disassembly and Reassembly 3-15
Processor The system board has a Socket 370 for mounting a Celeron or Pentium III processor. Incorrect installation of the processor and heat sink can damage the 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.
Removing the Fan, Heat Sink, and Processor A – Heat Sink B – Retention Clip C – Locking Lever D – Processor E – Retention Clip Flange Installing an Upgrade Processor Install the upgrade processor as follows. 1. Remove the processor currently in the system (see “Removing the Processor” in the previous section). Before picking up the processor, reduce static discharge by touching the metal chassis. 2. Align the triangle on the corner of the processor with the letters “CPU1” on the system board. 3.
5. 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 on 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 clip by hooking the non-flange end of the clip over the socket tab.
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. 1. Remove the system cover and front panel, if not already removed (see “System Covers”). 2.
Replacing a Bay Cover Replace a bay cover on a bay as follows. Note Place unused rails back in the empty bay before attempting to replace a bay cover. The bay cover cannot be secured over the bay if the rails are absent. 1. 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.”) 2. Position the cover so the arrows on either side point up for the chassis orientation you are using. 3.
Storing an Unused Rail A – Front of Chassis B – Device Rail C – Tab at End of Rail 2. 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. 3. Still pressing the tab, slide the rail into the bay along the guides until its tab clicks in place. 4. Place a bay cover over the empty bay (see “Replacing a Bay Cover”). To retrieve a rail from an empty bay: 1.
Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device 1. 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. 2. Tag and unplug the power and signal cables connected to the device. 3. Press the tabs on either side of the device inward to unlatch the device from the chassis (see the following figure). 4.
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device Note Install rails on the new device before attempting to insert the new device in the system. Use the rails from the old device or the empty bay. 1. 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. 2.
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.
The 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bracket A – Side Tabs on Bracket Cover B – Drive Screws (two of four) C – Best Approach for Unlatching Side Tabs 7. Slide the device out the front of the bracket. 8. 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. 9. Press the plastic bay cover over the opening in the bracket cover. 10.
4. 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). 5. 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). 6. Slide the bracket into the lowest accessible bay in the chassis (for the chassis orientation you plan to use).
Locating Internal Drive Bracket Screws A – Screws 5. 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 6. B – Tab (one of four) Remove the four screws that secure the drive to the drive bracket (see the following figure).
Locating Internal Drive Screws on the Bracket A – Screws (2 of 4) B – Screw Holes (2 of 4) C – Screws (all on one side) 7. Slide the device out the front of the bracket. 8. 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. 9. Align the tabs on the bracket with the guides on the accessible device cage. Slide the bracket into the chassis. 10.
Locating Guides for the Internal Drive Bracket 5. Support the bracket within the chassis while you replace the screws at the front of the chassis. Securing the Internal Drive Bracket A – Screws 6. Reconnect the power and signal cables for all devices in the drive bracket. 7. Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”). 8. Replace the system unit cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).
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). If it fails to maintain system configuration information, replace it with an identically rated battery from the same manufacturer. The battery can explode if it is incorrectly replaced or improperly discarded. Use only the same type battery or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer when replacing the battery.
Removing the Battery A – Battery B – Clip 6. With the positive (+) side of the new battery facing up, press the battery into the socket. 7. Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the Cover”). 8. Connect external peripherals and power cables, and power up the system. 9. Run the Setup Utility to reconfigure your system parameters (see “BIOS Setup Utility” in Section 2).
Locating System Board Screws A – System Board Screws 5. Ensuring you do not touch any components, carefully lift the system board out of the chassis. 6. If you are discarding the board, first remove useable memory modules, the processor, or cables, as appropriate. 7. 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. 1.
Power Supply Remove the power supply as follows. 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. 1. Turn off the system and any connected peripherals. 2. Unplug the system AC power cord and any peripheral power cords. 3. Disconnect any attached peripherals. 4. Remove the system cover (see “Removing the Cover” earlier in this section). 5. Tag and unplug the power cables from all installed devices. 6.
Front USB Port Remove the front USB port using these steps. 1. Remove the system unit cover and front panel (see “Removing the Cover” and “Removing the Front Panel”). 2. Disconnect the front USB port cable from its header on the system board. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the USB port to the front of the chassis. Save the screws. Locating Front USB Port Screws A – Screw 4.
Releasing the Front LED/Switch Bracket A – Front LED/Switch Bracket 4. 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 5. 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.
Chassis Intrusion Switch If installed, remove the chassis intrusion switch from the rear edge of the chassis using these steps. 1. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover”). 2. Disconnect the chassis intrusion switch cable from its header on the system board. 3. Press together the tabs that hold the chassis intrusion switch to the chassis (see the following figure). Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch A – Tab B – Chassis Intrusion Switch 4.
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 orientation. 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.
Accessible Device Placement for a Desktop A – 5 1/4-Inch Bays on Top B – 3 1/2-Inch Bracket in Lowest Bay 8. 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. 9. Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel”). 10. Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the Cover”).
6. 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.
Chassis Shell Note The chassis shell (the U-shaped covering with rubber feet on two sides) should only be 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.
4 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.
Desktop External Cable Connector Locations A – Mouse Connector B – Parallel Port C – MIDI/Game Port D – VGA Connector (on video board) E – Microphone In F – Line In G – Line Out H – Serial Port 2 I – Serial Port 1 J – USB Port K – Keyboard Port Internal Cable Connectors Locations of the internal cable connectors on the system board are shown in the following figure.
Jumper Settings The following sections provide the names and locations of jumpers on the system board, and provides instructions on changing a jumper setting. Locating System Board Jumpers The following figure shows the locations of the jumpers on the system board.
3. Locate the jumper on the system board (see the preceding figure, “System Board Jumper Locations”). 4. Remove any subassemblies blocking access to the jumper (see Section 3, “Disassembly and Reassembly,” for procedures). 5. Change the jumper setting by moving the jumper to or from the pins as indicated in the jumper settings tables (see “System Board Jumper Settings” in Section 2). For some functions, a jumper is moved or removed for only a few seconds.
Processor Socket The processor installs in a 370-pin Socket 370 on the system board. The processor is held in place in the socket by a locking lever attached to the socket and a removable retention clip. The retention clip anchors both the processor and the processor heat sink to the Socket 370. To remove or install a processor, see Section 3, “Disassembly and Reassembly.” RIMM Sockets Memory upgrades are installed into two memory module sockets on the system board.
Checking System Memory If you do not know how much memory is installed in the system, check the amount by using the following procedure. 1. On the Windows desktop, point to My Computer, and click the right mouse button. 2. With the left mouse button, click Properties. Click the General tab to display the random access memory (RAM). This is the amount of system memory in the computer.
— serial devices through two buffered 16C550 UART serial ports, supporting up to 115.2 KB per second — two USB devices — joystick through the MIDI/game port — speaker and microphone connectors (line in, line out, microphone in). The following table lists the major components on the system board.
System Board Components Component Function Winbond Super I/O W83627HFAW controller The controller supports the following: Industry-standard floppy controller Multimode parallel port Centronics compatible (standard mode) Enhanced capabilities port (ECP) Enhanced parallel port (EPP) Two RS-232C serial ports Two USB ports Integrated PS/2 keyboard and mouse controller One MIDI/Game port Hardware monitor Yamaha Sound YMF 752-S Audio integrated on system board, compatible with Windows Sound System Processor
The FLASH ROM allows the system and video BIOS to be upgraded with the BIOS Update Utility, without having to physically remove the ROM (see Section 2 for further information on the BIOS Update Utility). The FLASH ROM supports the reprogramming of the system BIOS and the video BIOS. System Memory The system comes with between 64 MB and 512 MB of RDRAM installed in two RIMM sockets on the system board. The RIMM sockets accept 184-pin, 64-, 128-, and 256-MB RIMMs.
Parallel Port Addresses Starting I/O Address Port 378 LPT1 278 LPT1 3BC LPT1 378 LPT2 278 LPT2 3BC LPT2 Parallel interface signals are output through the system board’s 25-pin, D-subconnector. The connector is located at the back of the system unit. Serial Interface The system has two 16C550 UART compatible serial ports (COM1 and COM2) integrated on the I/O controller. The serial ports support the standard RS-232C interface.
USB Interface The Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports allow plug and play serial devices to be added without having to open the system. One USB device can be plugged into each USB port for direct system connection. With a hub and the proper cabling, up to 127 USB devices per port can be addressed by the system. The USB determines system resources for each peripheral and assigns them without user intervention.
Resources The system memory map, I/O addresses, and DMA settings are given in the following sections. System interrupt settings, parallel interrupt settings, and serial interrupt settings are included in Section 2, “System Configuration.” Memory Map The system memory map is shown in the following table.
I/O Address Map 4-14 Address (Hex) I/O Device Name 00C0-00DF DMA controller 00F0-00FE Numeric data processor 0170-0177 Secondary IDE channel/Intel 82801AA Bus Master IDE controller 01F0-01F7 Primary IDE channel/Intel 82801AA Bus Master IDE controller 0200-0207 Gameport/Joystick 02F8-02FF Communications Port (COM2) 0300-0301 MPU-401 Compatible 0376 Secondary IDE channel/Bus Master IDE controller 0378-037F ECP printer port (LPT 1) 03B0-03BB Winfast 3D 5320 II (TNT-PRO) 03C0-03DF Winfa
DMA Settings The system’s DMA settings are given in the following table.
5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown ! Ordering Parts ! Field Replaceable Units ! Illustrated Parts Breakdown
This section contains the illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) and NECC part descriptions for the PowerMate CT system. The following tables list ! telephone numbers for ordering system parts and options ! field-replaceable parts for the system. The PowerMate CT system illustrated parts breakdown figure is at the end of this section. Ordering Parts Use the telephone number in the following table to order spare parts.
PowerMate CT System FRUs Item Description 14 I/O Shield 15* 8-MB AGP 4x nVanta Video Board 32-MB AGP 4x nVanta Gforce Video Board 32-MB AGP 4x nVanta TnT2 Pro Video Board 16* 3Com PCI 3C905C 10/100 TX-M Network Board Intel PCI Pro 100+ 10/100 Network Board (with WOL) Accton PCI 10/100 TX4 or TX5 Network Board 17* 3Com 56K PCI Modem Board or Equivalent 18 Retention Bar for Expansion Boards and Slot Covers 19 Power Supply, 235 Watt 20 Internal Hard Drive Bracket 21 Thumbscrews for Chassis Cov
Illustrated Parts Breakdown The following figure shows the illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) for the PowerMate CT system. Each FRU on the IPB is identified with a number that cross-references to the FRU list.
6 Preventive Maintenance ! System Cleaning ! Keyboard Cleaning ! Mouse Cleaning
This section contains general information for cleaning and checking the system, keyboard, and monitor. The system unit, keyboard, and monitor require cleaning and checking at least once a year, and more often if operating in a dusty environment. No other scheduled maintenance is required. Unplug all power cords before performing any maintenance. Voltage is present inside the system and monitor even after the power is off. All voltage is removed only when the power cord is unplugged.
Mouse Cleaning The mouse has a self-cleaning mechanism that prevents a buildup of dust or lint around the mouse ball and tracking mechanism under normal conditions. Periodically, however, the mouse ball must be cleaned. Use the following procedure to clean the mouse. Note The following procedure describes the general procedure for cleaning a typical mouse. Depending on the mouse you have, the procedure and mouse configuration might differ from the following. 1. Unplug the mouse from the system. 2.
7 Troubleshooting ! Checklist ! Diagnostics
This section provides information to help isolate and repair system malfunctions at the field level. The system has a built-in program that automatically checks its components when the system is powered on. If there is a problem, the system displays an error message. If this happens, follow any instructions on the screen. If screen messages do not help or an error message does not appear, refer to the information in this section to help determine and correct the problem.
! System performance appears sluggish. Check that the system is set for optimal operation. See the operating system documentation. Check the memory requirements of the software applications. If required, install additional RIMM memory (see Section 4, “System Board,” information on installing memory). If optional RIMM memory was added, check that it is correctly installed. ! System password forgotten. Clear the password and reset it. See “Security Menu” in Section 2, “System Configuration.
! Distorted image appears on the monitor screen. Adjust the monitor’s video controls. If this does not help, turn the monitor off for several seconds, then back on. ! There is constant movement on the screen. A magnetic field is affecting the monitor. Move any devices (fan, motor, another monitor) that generate magnetic fields away from the monitor. ! The screen display is fuzzy or flickering; graphics characters or garbage appears on the screen.
! The CD does not eject due to a power failure or software error. Insert the end of a paper clip into the CD-ROM emergency eject hole. Press inward on the clip to open the CD-ROM door. ! The CD-ROM drive plays music CDs but the sound is not heard. Check that the speaker power is on (see “Speaker Problems”). If the speaker set has a volume control, adjust the volume control on the speakers. Check the volume control in the system tray along the taskbar.
Diagnostics One beep indicates that the system has completed its POST test. If intermittent beeping occurs, power off the system and try again. If the beeping persists, see the following table. The table summarizes problems that may develop during system operation and lists (in sequential order) suggested corrective actions. Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution No power Power lamp on computer front panel does not light. 1.
Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Operating system does not boot (cont’d) System halts during loading sequence. 1. Power the system off. Check for proper jumper settings (see Section 2), then power-on the system. 2. Check the condition of the selected bootload device (diskette, disc, or hard disk) for bad boot track or incorrect OS files. 3. Try booting OS from diskette or disc, or recopy OS files onto hard disk. 4.
Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution Keyboard or mouse malfunction Monitor has prompt, but cannot input data using keyboard or mouse. 1. Check keyboard/mouse plugged in. 2. Clean mouse 3. Check password (see Section 2). 4. Disable password (see Section 2). 5. Replace keyboard (or mouse). 6. Replace system board. 1. Adjust the monitor’s synchronization controls. Monitor malfunction Unable to synchronize display. 2.
Problems and Solutions Problem Symptom Solution CD-ROM drive malfunction (cont’d) No sound from CDs. 1. Check that speaker power is on and volume is adjusted. 2. Check audio software settings. 3. Check the CD. 4. Check the CD-ROM drive audio cable connections. 5. Check the CD-ROM drive audio cable. Replace as necessary. Cannot access CD-ROM drive. 6. Replace the CD-ROM drive. 7. Replace the system board. 1. Check that the CD-ROM driver software is loaded and not corrupted. 2.
8 NECC Information Services ! Service Telephone Numbers ! Technical Support
This section contains the following NECC service and support information: ! service and support telephone numbers ! technical support. Service Telephone Numbers The following table lists the telephone numbers for the NECC service and support functions. NECC Service and Support Telephone Numbers Service Telephone Numbers To contact NECC Technical Support Center (TSC): In the U.S.
NECC FTP Site You can use the Internet to access the NECC FTP (file transfer protocol) site to download various files (video drivers, printer drivers, BIOS updates, and Setup Disk files). The files are essentially the same as on the NECC website. To access the NECC FTP site, enter the following Internet ftp address through your Internet Provider. ftp.neccsdeast.com Once in the file menu, follow the prompts to choose and download the file(s) you want.
9 Specifications ! System Board ! Keyboard ! Mouse ! Speakers ! System Unit ! Hard Drives ! Diskette Drive ! CD-ROM Drives ! CD-RW Drive ! DVD-ROM Drives ! Zip Drive ! Modem Boards ! Network Boards ! ATX Power Supply ! Environmental and Safety ! Compliance
This section contains the specifications for the various components comprising the PowerMate CT systems. The following table lists the specifications and the pages where the specifications can be found.
System Board Specifications Feature Specification 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 I/O Controller Winbond W83627HF-AW Super I/O controller System Memory 64 MB to 512 MB in two RIMM sockets on system board Optional RIMM Modules 64-MB, 128-MB, 256-MB (as available); 184-pin, 64-bit RIMMs; each RIMM module supports up to eight RDRAMs per side and up to 800 MHz (PC800) transfer
Speaker Specifications The specifications for the optional speaker set are included in the following table. Speaker Specifications Feature Specification Speakers NEC Features Magnetically shielded 10-watt stereo speakers 15-volt AC power adapter Performance Frequency response, 90-20 kHz, 2 dB Sensitivity, 300 mV Output power, 4.5 watts System Unit Specifications The specifications for the system unit are included in the following table.
Hard Drive Specifications Systems come with a 10-GB or higher Ultra DMA/66 hard drive capable of 5,400 or higher rotations per minute (RPM). The specifications for typical hard drives are provided in the following tables. Quantum Hard Drive Specifications Feature Specification Hard Drive 10.2 GB Features Ultra ATA/66 Interface Shock Protection System II (SPS II) Data Protection System (DPS) Typical Seek Time Average Track-to-Track Full Stroke 9.5 ms 2.0 ms 18.0 ms Average Rotational Latency 5.
Maxtor 5,400 RPM Hard Drive Specifications Feature Specification Model 15.4 MB — 31536U2 20.5 MB — 32049U3 30.7 MB — 33073U34 Heads/Disks 15.4 MB 20.5 MB 30.7 MB 2/1 3/2 4/2 Seek Times (typical) Track to Track Average Maximum 1 ms < 9.5 ms < 20 ms Average Latency 5.55 ms Rotation Speed 5,400 Data Transfer Rates to/from interface to/from media up to 66 MB/sec up to 40.
Maxtor 7,200 RPM Hard Drive Specifications Feature Specification Model 20.5 MB — 52049U4 30.7 MB — 53073U6 Heads/Disks 4/2 Seek Times (typical) Track to Track Average Maximum 1 ms < 9.0 ms < 20 ms Average Latency 4.17 ms Rotation Speed 7,200 Data Transfer Rates to/from interface to/from media up to 66.7 MB/sec up to 43.
Diskette Drive Specifications Specifications for a typical diskette drive are included in the following table. Diskette Drive Specifications Feature Specification* Recording Capacity High density mode: Unformatted: 2.00/1.00 MB Formatted: 1440 KB (512B 18 Sec) 720 KB (256B 18 Sec) Normal density mode: Unformatted: 1.00/0.
CD-RW Drive Specifications The specifications for the 8x4x32x CD-RW drive are included in the following table.
DVD-ROM Drive Specifications Feature Specification* Humidity 15% to 85% relative humidity (Operating) 10% to 90% relative humidity (Nonoperating) Weight 1 Kg (2.2 lb.) Dimensions 146 mm wide, 41.3 mm high, 190 mm depth *Specifications may vary by model. Zip Drive Specifications The specifications for the 250-MB Zip drive are included in the following table.
Modem Board Specifications The specifications for a typical optional modem board are included in the following table. Modem Board Specifications Feature Specification* Modem Board 3Com V.90 Data (maximum speed) V90 ITU 56 Kbps ITU-T V.34+ ITU-T V.34 ITU-T V.32bis ITU-T V.32 Error Control and Data Compression ITU-T V.42 ITU-T V.42bis MNP5 ITU-T V.23 ITU-T V.22bis ITU-T V.22 Bell 212A Bell 103 *Specifications may vary by model.
Intel PRO 100+ WOL Network Board Specifications Feature Specification Topology 10Base-T, 100Base-TX Bus PCI 2.2 Network Management ACPI Support Wake on LAN Intel PRO/100 Boot Agent Data Rates 10/100 Mbps Onboard Memory 6 KB cache Data Transfer Mode Bus-master DMA Controller Intel 82559 Power Requirement .
Compliance The system meets the compliance standards listed in the following table. System Compliance Usage Standard Domestic FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B UL 1950 3rd edition Canadian C-UL C22.2 No. 950-95 ICES-003 Issue 2, Revision 1 European CD EMC Directive 89/336 EEC EN55022:1993 Class B EN50082-1:1997 CD LVD Directive 73/23 EEC EN60950 Energy Star All modes are Energy Star Compliant The system meets all requirements in the European Waste Regulation Ordinance for packaging and scrap.
Glossary A access time The time period between the supply of an access signal and the output or acceptance of the data by the addressed system. Examples are the access times for DRAMs, SRAMs, hard drives, and CD-ROM drives. Hard drive access time is the time it takes for a computer to get data from the drive. A hard drive with an 11 ms access time is fast. A CD-ROM drive with a 280-ms access time is fast. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.
APM Advanced Power Management. An API developed by Intel and Microsoft that allows developers to include power management in the BIOS. APM defines a layer between the hardware and the operating system that effectively shields the programmer from hardware details. application programs Software designed to perform specific functions or a group of functions, like solving business or mathematical problems. Examples of applications include word processing, communications, or database management.
B bad sector Part of a hard drive or diskette drive storage medium that doesn’t hold data. Formatting generally detects and marks these areas so they won’t be used. Certain utility programs do, too, and it is a good idea to run this type of utility occasionally to prevent data loss if the condition of the drive changes. bandwidth A measure of how much information something can carry. Specifically, data path times frequency.
bitmap Any occurrence where a single location in memory and a single pixel correspond. Usually applies to screen or printer output. .BMP files are bitmapped graphics files. bits per second (bps) A unit of transmission. Also called baud rate. block A contiguous section of bits considered as a whole, especially in memory. On a disk, the data in one sector; in modem data transfer, the bits between checksums. board Printed circuit board.
bus A parallel electrical pathway on the system board, connecting and shared by the parts of a computer system (especially the CPU, its support circuitry, memory, and expansion cards), used for transmitting data or electrical power from one device to another. Typically the lines in a bus are dedicated to specific functions, such as control lines, address lines, and data lines. Different bus architectures have different numbers and arrangements of these lines, and different names (for example, ISA, PCI).
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. A chip on the system board that contains nonvolatile memory. CMOS is backed up by an internal lithium battery that preserves clock/calendar data and system configuration parameters stored in CMOS. codec Coder-decoder.
DVD Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. A type of CD-ROM that holds a minimum of 4.7 GB, enough for a full-length movie. The DVD specification supports disks with capacities of from 4.7 GB to 17 GB and access rates of 600 Kbps to 1.3 Mbps. One of the features of DVD drives is that they are backward-compatible with CD-ROM disks. This means that DVD players can play old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, as well as new DVDROMs. Newer DVD players can also read CD-R disks.
FTP File Transfer Protocol. A method of transferring files between two computers on a TCP/IP network (such as the Internet). “Anonymous FTP” (the most common usage on the Internet) allows a user to download files without having an account at the remote computer. function key The set of keys on the keyboard (usually F1 through F12) that let you get help and error message information or quickly select frequently used commands.
interrupt A signal from part of a system, such as an I/O device, asking to use the CPU. Interrupts are hierarchical, which prevents interrupts from interrupting each other. (Whichever interrupt has higher priority makes the other interrupt wait.) When the CPU receives an interrupt signal, it saves what it is doing, processes the routine associated with the interrupt, then returns to what it was doing. I/O address Input-Output address. How the CPU sees an I/O port.
M master Part of a two-sided communication that initiates commands (to a “slave” that carries out the commands). megabyte (MB) 1,048,576 bytes. memory Electronic storage area in a computer that retains information and programs. A computer has two types of memory: read-only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM). microprocessor A semiconductor central processing unit that is the principal component of a microcomputer.
O operating system Set of programs that manage the overall operation of the computer. overwrite Storing information at a location where information is already stored, thus destroying the original information. P page A type of message transmission in which a message is sent or received via modem to a paging device from a computer (with paging communications software) or telephone. parallel interface Interface that communicates eight bits at a time. parallel printer A printer with a parallel interface.
port Any connection by which data can enter or leave a computer or peripheral. Provides the means for an interface between the microprocessor and external devices. A cable connector is usually plugged into the port to attach the device to the computer. processor In a computer, a functional unit that interprets and executes instructions. prompt A special symbol indicating the beginning of an input line. Also a message that appears on the screen indicating that the user must take a certain action.
S SEC Single-Edge Contact. The SEC cartridge containing the Pentium processor. See Slot 1. serial interface An interface that communicates information one bit at a time. serial printer A printer with a serial interface. SGRAM Synchronous Graphic Random Access Memory. A type of DRAM used increasingly on video adapters and graphics accelerators. Like SDRAM, SGRAM can synchronize itself with the CPU bus clock at speeds of up to 100 MHz.
system board The main printed circuit board inside the system unit into which other boards and major chip components, such as the system microprocessor, are connected. T tpi Tracks per inch. track Any of many concentric circular regions on a disk for storing data. Tracks are divided into sectors. One measure of storage density of a disk is tpi. U Ultra DMA A protocol developed by Quantum Corporation and Intel that supports burst mode data transfer rates of 33.3 MBps.
VRAM Video RAM. VRAM is special-purpose memory used by video adapters. Unlike conventional RAM, VRAM can be accessed by two different devices simultaneously. This enables a video adapter to access the VRAM for screen updates at the same time that the CPU provides new data. VRAM yields better graphics performance but is more expensive than normal RAM. A special type of VRAM, called Windows RAM (WRAM), yields even better performance than conventional VRAM. See SGRAM and WRAM.
Index 3 3 1/2-inch accessible device locating, 1-4 3 1/2-inch internal device installing, 3-28 removing, 3-26 3 1/2-inch internal device bracket installing, 3-28 removing, 3-26 5 5 1/4-inch accessible device guidelines for replacing, 3-18 installing, 3-23 locating, 1-4 removing, 3-22 A Accessible device cage, 3-26 Addresses parallel port, 4-10 serial port I/O, 4-11 Adobe Acrobat Reader, 1-10 Advanced Power Management, 1-9 AGP port, 4-12 video board features, 1-13 AntiVirus, Norton, 1-10 APM Soft Power, 1-
Diskette flash, 2-25 Diskette drive, 1-5 features, 1-13 specifications, 9-8 DMA settings, 4-15 Documentation, Online, 2-26 Drives diskette, 1-5 DVD-ROM, 1-5 Zip, 1-5, 1-14 DVD-ROM drive, 1-5 features, 1-14 specifications, 9-9 speed, 1-5 E Environmental and Safety specifications, 9-12 Expansion boards installing, 3-10 locating connectors, 3-6 locating slots, 3-6 removing, 3-8 F Features front, 1-4 rear, 1-5 security, 1-11 software, 1-10 system interior, 1-9 Field Replaceable Unit list, 5-2 FLASH diskette,
Menus Advanced, 2-9 Boot, 2-9, 2-22 Exit, 2-9, 2-22 Main, 2-9, 2-10 Main setup, 2-8 Power, 2-9, 2-20 Security, 2-9, 2-18 Microphone in, 1-8 Microsoft Internet Explorer, 1-10 MIDI port, 1-8 Minitower conversion, 3-37 Modem port, 1-15 specifications, 9-11 Modem features, 1-15 Monitor power socket, 1-8 Mouse cleaning, 6-3 features, 1-14 specifications, 9-3 AGP, 4-12 Power button, 1-5 lamp, 1-5 Power management features, 1-9 Power socket for monitor, 1-8 Power supply features, 1-13 installing, 3-33 removing, 3
hardware features, 1-11 Serial ports I/O addresses, 4-11 interrupts, 2-4 Setup desktop conversion to minitower, 3-38 minitower conversion to desktop, 3-37 Setup Utility BIOS, 2-8 legend bar, 2-9 Main Menu, 2-8 startup, 2-8 using, 2-9 Sleep button, 1-5 lamp, 1-5 Slot cover installing, 3-9 removing, 3-9 Smart Restore Program, 2-28 Socket 370, 4-6 Soft power, 1-9 Software features, 1-10 Speaker set features, 1-14 specifications, 9-4 Specifications ATX power supply, 9-12 CD-ROM drive, 9-8 CD-RW drive, 9-9 diske
Regulatory Statements The following regulatory statements include the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement, compliance statements for Canada and Europe, battery disposal and replacement information, and the Declaration of Conformity. FCC Statement for United States Only Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Battery Disposal The CMOS battery is made of lithium. Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling, and disposal of the batteries.
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