NEC NEC Computer Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc Bottom of the Notebook, Printer Port

Page 25

SOLD BY laptopia2005 DO NOT RESELL!!

1-12 Introduction

Printer Port

The 25-pin printer port provides a parallel interface to connect a parallel printer or pocket network adapter. Many operating systems and software applications refer to this port as LPT1. You can run the BIOS Setup program to change the configuration of the parallel port to Standard or Bi-directional.

Figure 1-13 Connecting to the Printer Port

Serial Port (COM1)

The 9-pin serial port provides a serial interface for a RS-232C device such as external serial modem. This port is commonly referred to as COM1.

Figure 1-14 Connecting to the Serial Port

NOTE: First power off the system before con- necting an external serial device. After turning on the power again, run the BIOS Setup program if needed.

Bottom of the Notebook

The bottom of the New Versa 2500 computer contains the release latches shown in the fol- lowing figure. Pressing the release latch lets you remove the option installed in the corre- sponding bay.

SOLD BY laptopia2005 DO NOT RESELL!!

Image 25

Contents Sold by laptopia2005 do not Resell Preface Contents System Bios Upgrade Procedure Removing/Replacing the Heat Plate Assembly Removing/Replacing the LED BoardVGA Standard Modes VGA Extended Modes VGA High Refresh Modes List of Tables Viii Contents Sold by laptopia2005 do not Resell For United States Use Only Bios Upgrade Utility Bios Customized UtilityDirect memory access Error checking and correctionNational Authorized Service Service registerNational Service Response Phase lock loopReceiver/transmitter Universal asynchronousVolt Vdc Volts, direct currentConfiguration NEC Versa Model ConfigurationIntel P54CSLM-133 Feature Highlights Feature HighlightsSystem Configuration Diagram System ConfigurationStatus Panel and Power Indicator Power Switch/LCD Cover SwitchQuick Tour of the Notebook Main ComponentsAgain to disable the embedded keys and resume Disables the alphanumeric keys where the embedDed keys are located. Press the Num Lock key Normal keyboard operationVersaGlide Fn Key Combination Summary cont’dMemory Slot Compartment Right Side of the NotebookBuilt-in Disk Drive PC Card Slot CompartmentFront of the Notebook Battery Compartment Left Side of the Notebook Removing the Battery PackRear of the Notebook 11 Connecting an External Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse VGA Port Printer Port Bottom of the NotebookROM Memory Compartment Cover Battery Module Handle and LockBoot Setup Menu System Bios Setup ProgramOption is 3.5, 1.44 MB disk drive Boot Main Setup MenuBoot Setup Peripherals Menu Boot Main Setup Menu cont’dFunction Password Boot Setup Security MenuPassword on Boot Password on RePower Saving Boot Setup Power Savings MenuStandby Time-out Memory Upgrade Procedure System UpgradesBoot Setup Power Savings Menu cont’d 16 MB Memory ConfigurationsSystem Bios Upgrade Procedure Sold by laptopia2005 do not Resell NEC Versa 2500 Series Specifications General SpecificationsNEC Versa 2500 Series Specifications cont’d Sold by laptopia2005 do not Resell AC 100V to 240V, 47/63Hz, 36W Max CD-ROM Following table lists the NEC Versa 2500 Series product mix Product MIXProduct Mix VersaFollowing table lists system board specifications System Board SpecificationsMain Board Specifications Converter Board Specifications Transfer Board SpecificationsFollowing table lists Transfer board specifications Following table lists Converter board specificationsFollowing table lists LED indicator board specifications LED Indicator Board SpecificationsLED Indicator Board Specifications Following table lists I/O board specifications Board SpecificationsI/O Board Specifications I/O Board Specifications cont’d Following table lists LCD inverter board specifications LCD Inverter Board SpecificationsLCD Inverter Board Specifications SpecificationDiskette Drive Specifications LED Status Indicators10 Diskette Drive Specifications Status LED DescriptionsCD-ROM Specifications HDD Unit SpecificationsNimh Battery Pack Specifications Following table lists the standard battery specificationsBattery Charger Specifications DC/DC Converter & Battery Charger SpecificationsFollowing table lists battery charger specifications AC/DC Adapter Specifications Keyboard SpecificationsFollowing table lists keyboard specifications Following table lists AC/DC adapter specificationsFollowing table lists Bios specifications Bios Specifications18 Bios Specifications 18 Bios Specifications cont’d Following table lists Micro-Controller specifications19 Micro-Controller Specifications MICRO-CONTROLLER Function DescriptionFollowing table lists power management specifications Power Management Features Mode Definition20 Power Management Modes Mode Device SpeedFollowing table lists power management transition modes Power Management Features Mode Transition21 Mode Definitions Following table lists appropriate operating temperatures Environmental SpecificationsHOT KEY Definition Following table lists hot key definitionsVibration Specifications Power Source SpecificationsShock Specifications Following table lists static discharge specifications ELECTRO-STATIC Discharge ESD Specifications27 Electro-Static Discharge Specifications Hardware Functional Overview System Bios Functional Block DiagramMajor Functional Blocks System ProcessorSystem Logic Controller Sold by laptopia2005 do not Resell Dram Memory Memory SubsystemROM Memory SubsystemVideo Chipset Controller Video SubsystemKeyboard Subsystem External VGA CapabilityHard Disk Subsystem Pcmcia Controller and SocketsAC Power Adapter Power SubsystemDiskette Drive Subsystem Poin ING Device SubsystemPower Board Internal Battery PackLCD Inverter Board Assembly Cleaning the Notebook’s Exterior Preventive MaintenanceHandling the Computer Battery Packs Cleaning the Notebook’s InteriorProtecting the Disk Drives Required Tools and Equipment Maintaining the LCD QualityRemoving/Replacing the Notebook Battery Pack Parts Removal and Replacement ProceduresRemoving/Replacing the Diskette Drive Module Removing/Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ModuleRemoving/Replacing the LCD Status Bar Cover and Hinges Diskette Drive Module AssemblyRemoving/Replacing the Heat Plate Removing/Replacing the KeyboardRemoving/Replacing the CPU Removing/Replacing the Cover-Display LCD Assembly Module Removing/Replacing the LED Board Removing/Replacing the System Board and I/O Board LED Board Module AssemblySystem Board and I/O Boards Separating the System Board and I/O BoardI/O Board Module Assembly Removing/Replacing the Power BoardNEC Versa 2500 Series Field-Replaceable Parts Illustrated Parts BreakdownDescription Part Number Not shown in IPB figure NEC Versa 2500 Series Field-Replaceable Parts cont’dNEC Versa 2500 Series Illustrated Parts Breakdown Packaging and Documentation Part Numbers Packaging and DocumentationNEC Service and Information Telephone Numbers Service InformationService Call Technical SupportOrdering Information from FastFacts Product InformationHelpful Starters Post Error Messages POWER-ON Self Test PostPost Messages Message Possible Cause ActionSetup Post Error Messages cont’dValue , read hex-value Informational Messages Bios Informational MessagesFollowing table lists run-time error messages Run-time Error MessagesRun-time Error Messages Message Cause ActionQuick Troubleshooting Quick TroubleshootingProblem Corrective Actions Quick Troubleshooting cont’d Sold by laptopia2005 do not Resell VGA Standard Modes Table A-1 VGA Standard Modes Text ModeFollowing table lists VGA standard modes Table A-3 VGA Standard Modes Planar Mode Table A-2 VGA Standard Modes Graphics ModeTable A-4 VGA Standard Modes Packed Pixel Mode Table A-6 VGA Extended Modes 4-Bit Linear Mode Table A-5 VGA Extended Modes Text ModeTable A-7 VGA Extended Modes 8-Bit Linear Mode Table A-8 VGA Extended Modes 15-Bit Linear ModeTable A-11 VGA Extended Modes Planar Mode Table A-10 VGA Extended Modes 24-Bit Linear ModeTable A-12 VGA Extended Modes Packed Pixel Mode Table A-14 VGA High Refresh Modes Planar Mode Table A-13 VGA High Refresh Modes Packed Pixel ModeTable A-15 VGA High Refresh Modes Packed Pixel Mode VGA High Refresh ModesBattery Replacement Index Memory Index-3