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