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Contents
Iv Contents
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Vi Contents
List of Figures
Viii Contents
Preface
Abbreviations
Abbreviations
Xii Abbreviations
Uart
System Overview
Configuration
Component Description
PowerMate CT System Configuration
Front Features
Features
PowerMate CT Minitower Front Features
PowerMate CT Desktop Front Features
Rear Features
Minitower Rear Connector Locations
PowerMate CT Minitower Rear Features
Desktop Rear Connector Locations
PowerMate CT Desktop Rear Features
Power Supply
Inside Features
Inside the System
Power Management Features
Preloaded Software
Software Features
Password Security
Security Features
System Board
Components
System Components
Component Go to
System Memory
Power Supply
Diskette Drive
Hard Drive
CD-ROM Drive
Mouse
DVD-ROM Drive
CD-RW Drive
Network Board
Modem Board
System Configuration
System Interrupts
Interrupt Requests
Interrupt Level Assignments
Interrupt Priority Interrupt Device
Parallel Port Interrupts
Parallel Port Interrupts
Port Interrupt
System Board Jumper Settings
Jumper Settings
Serial Port Interrupts
Serial Port Interrupts
Function Jumper Setting Description
System Board Jumper Block Settings
System Board Jumper Block Locations
Cmos JP4
JP3
Bios JP5
RAM
Quantum Eide Hard Drive Jumper Settings
Maxtor Eide Hard Drive Jumper Settings
CD-ROM Drive Jumper Settings
Maxtor Eide Hard Drive Jumper Settings
How to Start Setup
Bios Setup Utility
Setup Main Menu
Setup Key Functions
How to Use Setup
Key Function
Main Menu
Menu Item Settings default is bold
Main Menu Items
44/1.25 MB 3 1/2
CD-ROM
Multi-Sector Transfers Disabled, 2, 4, 8, 16 sectors
Advanced Menu
Uncached, Write Protect
Advanced Menu
Normal, IR
IRQ3, IRQ4
IRQ5, IRQ7
SMI
NMI
SCI
Security Menu Items
Security Menu
AGP, PCI
Clear , Set
Supervisor, User
Power Menu Settings
Power Menu
Once these passwords are set, NEC Computers Inc
Has no capability to remove them
Off, On
Exit Menu
Boot Menu Settings
Exit Menu Items
Press Shift +
Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords
Hard Drive Security
Highlight Assign HDD Password and press Enter
Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection
Moving the Hard Drive
Online Documentation
Flash Utility
Starting the Recovery Program
Product Recovery Program
Standard System Restore
Using the Recovery Program
Tools
Using the Smart Restore Program
Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility
PowerMate Driver CD
Frequently Asked Questions
Installation
System Requirements
Processor Serial Number
Email support@intel.com
Intel Technical Support
Disassembly and Reassembly
Sequence Part Name See
PowerMate CT System Disassembly Sequence
Removing the Cover
System Covers
Locating the Cover Screws
Cover
Removing the Cover
Replacing the Cover
Replacing the Cover
Side Slots and Tabs
Removing the Front Panel
Removing the Front Panel
Chassis Slots
Replacing the Front Panel
Expansion Boards
Replacing the Front Panel
Slots on Chassis Front Panel Tabs on Front Panel
Removing the Retainer Bar
Locating Expansion Board Slots and Connectors
Removing the Expansion Board Retainer Bar
Retainer Bar Tabs Tab Slots
Removing an Expansion Board
Removing an Expansion Board
Expansion Board AGP Video Board Locking Lever
Installing a Slot Cover
Installing a Slot Cover
Removing a Slot Cover
Installing an Expansion Board
Installing an Expansion Board
Replacing the Retainer Bar
Replacing the Retainer Bar
Retainer Bar End Lock Tab Retainer Bar Slot Lock Tab Slot
Removing a Rimm or Continuity Module
Rimm Memory Modules
Locating the Rimm and Processor Sockets
Removing a Rimm Module
Removing a Continuity Module
Plastic Clip Continuity Module
Plastic Clip Rimm Module
Installing a Rimm or Continuity Module
Installing a Continuity Module
Installing a Rimm Module
Notches
Removing the Processor
Processor
Removing the Fan, Heat Sink, and Processor
Installing an Upgrade Processor
Heat Sink Processor Retention Clip
Locking Lever
4-Inch Accessible Devices
Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device Bay Cover
Removing or Replacing a Bay Cover
Replacing a Bay Cover
Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails
Slot on Rail Bay Cover Tab on Bay Cover
Storing an Unused Rail
Removing or Installing Device Rails
Locating the Screws for 5 1/4-Inch Device Rails
Front of Chassis Tab at End of Rail Device Rail
Releasing a 5 1/4-Inch Device
Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device
Inserting a 5 1/4-Inch Device for Use in a Minitower
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device
Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device
2-Inch Accessible Devices
Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bracket
3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device Bracket
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device
Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive
2-Inch Internal Drives
Locating the Internal Drive Bracket
Front of Chassis
Sliding the Internal Drive Bracket out of the Chassis
Locating Internal Drive Bracket Screws
Guide Tab one of four
Locating Internal Drive Screws on the Bracket
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Internal Drive
Screws 2
Screw Holes 2
Securing the Internal Drive Bracket
Locating Guides for the Internal Drive Bracket
Locating the Battery on the System Board
Cmos Battery
Battery Clip
Removing the Battery
System Board
Removing the System Board
Locating System Board Screws
Reinstalling the System Board
Locating the Power Supply Screws
Power Supply
Front USB Port
Front LED/Switch Bracket
Locating Front USB Port Screws
Screw USB Port Board
Removing the Front LED/Switch Bracket
Releasing the Front LED/Switch Bracket
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Chassis Intrusion Switch
Chassis Intrusion Switch
Tab
Converting from Minitower to Desktop
Minitower and Desktop Setup
Converting from Desktop to Minitower
Accessible Device Placement for a Desktop
Accessible Device Placement for a Minitower
Replacing the Chassis Shell
Chassis Shell
System Board
Minitower External Cable Connector Locations
External Cable Connectors
VGA Connector on video board USB Port Microphone
Desktop External Cable Connector Locations
Internal Cable Connectors
System Board Internal Cable Connectors
Locating System Board Jumpers
Changing a Jumper Setting
System Board Jumper Locations
System Board Upgrade Sockets
Upgrade Sockets
Processor Socket Rimm 2 Socket Rimm 1 Socket
Processor Socket
Sample Rimm Upgrade Paths
Rimm Sockets
Total Memory
Checking System Memory
Component Function
System Board Components
MCH
ICH
Processor and Secondary Cache
System Bios
PCI/IDE Ports
Plug and Play
Parallel Interface
Parallel Port Addresses
Serial Interface
Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 I/O Addresses
Starting I/O Address Port
Accelerated Graphics Port
USB Interface
Integrated Audio
Memory Map
Resources
Addresses
System Memory Map
0CF8-0CFF
DMA Settings
DMA Settings
DMA Setting Device
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Ordering Parts
PowerMate CT System FRUs
Field Replaceable Units
Ordering Parts
Shield
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
PowerMate CT System Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Preventive Maintenance
Keyboard Cleaning
System Cleaning
Locating the Mouse Ball Cover
Mouse Cleaning
Troubleshooting
System Problems
Checklist
Monitor Problems
Diskette Drive Problems
CD-ROM Drive Problems
Keyboard/Mouse Problems
CD does not eject due to a power failure or software error
Speaker Problems
Problem
Diagnostics
Problem Symptom Solution
Problems and Solutions
Keyboard or
Problems and Solutions
Necc Information Services
Necc Service and Support Telephone Numbers
Service Telephone Numbers
Service Telephone Numbers
Technical Support
Necc FTP Site
Email/Fax Technical Support Service
Technical Support Center
Tech-support@nec-computers.com
Specifications
System Specifications
System Board Specifications
System Board Specifications
Specification Go to
Mouse Specifications
Keyboard Specifications
Keyboard Specifications
Mouse Specifications
System Unit Specifications
Speaker Specifications
Speaker Specifications
System Unit Specifications
Quantum Hard Drive Specifications
Hard Drive Specifications
ATA-5/UDMA
Maxtor 5,400 RPM Hard Drive Specifications
Sdram
Maxtor 7,200 RPM Hard Drive Specifications
CD-ROM Drive Specifications
Diskette Drive Specifications
Diskette Drive Specifications
NEC CD-ROM Drive Specifications
DVD-ROM Drive Specifications
CD-RW Drive Specifications
CD-RW Drive Specifications
DVD-ROM Drive Specifications
Zip Drive Specification
Zip Drive Specifications
Network Board Specifications
Modem Board Specifications
Modem Board Specifications
3Com 3C905C Network Board Specifications
Environmental and Safety Specifications
ATX Power Supply Specifications
Intel PRO 100+ WOL Network Board Specifications
Power Supply Specifications
System Compliance
Compliance
Usage Standard
Glossary
Architecture
Application programs
Archive
Asynchronous
Bandwidth
Bad sector
Base RAM
Batch file
Bootable device
Boot
Boot block
Boot sector
Bus master
Bus
Byte
Cache
Default
Cold boot
Codec
Compression
EDO memory
ECC memory
Enhanced VGA
Extended RAM
Graphics accelerator
Function key
Hertz
Hexadecimal
Kilobyte
Isochronous
L2 cache
Megabyte
Master
Microprocessor
Modem
Operating system
Password
Overwrite
Parallel interface
Resolution
Reset
Prompt
Read
Serial printer
Serial interface
Slot
Sound card
Tpi
System board
Track
Ultra DMA
Write
Warm boot
Write-back
Write-through
Index
Index-2
Index-3
Index-4
FCC Statement for United States Only
Battery Replacement
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
European Community Directive Conformance Statement
Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers
Battery Disposal
456-00134-000SRV 8/00