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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
FAQ
Diskette Drive Signal Cable
Password
Connecting IDE Device Cables
Dimension
Maintenance
IDE Configuration Submenu
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Contents
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Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
Contents
Iv Contents
Option Installation
Disassembly and Reassembly
System Resources
Vi Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Viii Contents
Preface
Preface
Abbreviations
Xii
Technical Information
System Overview
Front Features Desktop Models
Technical Information
Audio Connectors Desktop Models
Rear Features Desktop Models
Video Connector
MIDI/Game Port Line Out Jack Line In Jack Microphone Jack
Rear Features Minitower Models
Front Features Minitower Models
System Board
Audio Connectors Minitower Models
Processor
System Cache/Memory
PCI Local Bus
Chipset
Expansion Bus
DMA/IRQ Settings
Cmos Memory/Real-Time Clock Battery
Plug and Play Support
System Memory Map
DMA Assignments
Interrupt Level Assignments
System Resource
Resource
Ports
IDE Ports
Sound System
Modem Board optional
Power Supply
Diskette Drive
Hard Drive
Power Management
Utilities
When to Use Setup
Bios Setup Utility
Utilities
How to Use Setup
How to Start Setup
Main Setup Menu
Menu Bar
Selecting a Menu Item
Setup Key Functions
Displaying a Submenu
Getting Help
Main Menu
Advanced Menu
Peripheral Configuration Submenu
IDE Configuration Submenu
Utilities
Floppy Options Submenu
DMI Event Logging Submenu
Video Configuration Submenu
Security Menu
Resource Configuration Submenu
Boot Menu
Power Menu
Removable Devices Submenu
Hard Drive Submenu
Exit Menu
Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility
System Requirements
FAQs
Processor Serial Number
Why would I want to turn off my processor serial number?
Technical Support
Errata
Option Installation
Option Installation
Precautions
General Rules
Access Cover Removal
Releasing the Cover
Access Cover Replacement
Release Tab
Aligning the Tabs
Expansion Boards
Tabs Slots
Expansion Slot Locations
Expansion Board Installation
Locating Expansion Slots
ISA Slots PCI/ISA Slot PCI Slots AGP Slot
Screw Slot Cover
Removing the Slot Cover
Installing a Board
Memory Upgrade
Expansion Board Removal
Bank Total RAM
Sample Memory Configurations
Removing a Dimm
Dimm Removal
Installing a Dimm
Dimm Installation
Data Storage Devices
Device Preparation
Device Slots
Locating Device Slots
Diskette Drive Cable Connector
System Board Cable Connectors
Secondary IDE Cable Connector
Device Cables
IDE Signal Cables
Diskette Drive Signal Cable
Diskette Drive Signal Cable
IDE Signal Cable
System Power Cables
Power Cable Connectors
Connecting IDE Device Cables
Cabling an Accessible 5 1/4-Inch Device
Device Cabling
Cabling an IDE Device
Connecting an Accessible 5 1/4-Inch Device
Storage Device Installation
Device Connector Red Edge Signal Cable
Removing the Front Panel
Releasing the Front Panel
Removing the CD-ROM/DVD Drive
Locating the Device Cage Screw
Two Release Tabs
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Device
Aligning the Holes and Tabs
Removing the Bracket Screws
Hole Tab
Inserting the Device
Securing the Drive
Be careful of sharp edges
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device
Replacing the Front Panel
Installing the Device
Parallel Printer
External Options
Locating the Parallel Port
Locating the Serial Ports
RS-232C Device Connection
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
NEC CSD Service and Information Telephone Numbers
Maintenance
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Service Telephone Number
Keyboard Cleaning
System Cleaning
Mouse Cleaning
Diagnosing and Solving Problems
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptom Solution
Problems and Solutions
Problems and Solutions
Problems and Solutions
Problems and Solutions
Beep Code Descriptions
Beep Codes
Beeps Description
Locating the Battery
Cmos Battery Replacement
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Disassembly and Reassembly
Disassembly and Reassembly
Disassembly Sequence
Sequence Part See
System Access Cover
Disassembly
Removing a Board
Front Panel Removal
Device Cage Removal
Side Panel Removal
4-Inch Device Removal
Diskette Drive Removal
Locating the Two Diskette Drive Clips
Removing the 5 1/4-Inch Device Screws
Optional 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive Removal
Removing the Securing Screw
Standard 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive Removal
Removing the Drive
Power Supply Removal
Fan Assembly Removal
Dimm Module Removal
System Board Removal
Removing the Power Supply Screws
Removing the System Board Screw
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Direction SP B-Series Desktop Field-Replaceable Parts List
3C509C-TX network board
Direction SP B-Series Desktop Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Direction SP B-Series Minitower Field-Replaceable Parts List
Speaker, internal
Direction SP B-Series Minitower Illustrated Parts Breakdown
System Specifications
System Specifications
Random Access Memory
Processor
Read-Only Memory
System Specifications A-3
Video Memory
Calendar Clock
Keyboard and Mouse
Expansion Slots
Storage Devices
Device Slots
Graphics
System Specifications A-5
Weight
Dimensions
Power
Sound System
Recommended Operating Environment
System Specifications A-7
Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments
System Board Connectors
Connectors Number
System Board Connectors and Jumper
System Board Expansion Slot, Memory, and I/O Connectors
Connector Pin Assignments B-3
System Board Connector Numbers and Types
System Board Internal Connectors
Description Connector Number
Function Number Type
Parallel Interface Connector
Serial Interface Connectors
RS-232C Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments
Parallel Port Connector Pin Assignments
Primary Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments
Power Supply Primary
Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pin Assignments
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
Front Panel Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments B-7
Diskette Drive Connector Pin Assignments
Diskette Drive Interface Connector
Pin Description
IDE/PCI Connector Pin Assignments
IDE Interface Connector
Connector Pin Assignments B-9
Dimm Socket Pin Assignments
Dimm Sockets
AGP Connector Pin Assignments
AGP Connector
Connector Pin Assignments B-11
SBA3
Connector Pin Assignments B-13
ISA Expansion Bus Connectors
Pin Direction Signal
ISA Expansion Slot Pin Assignments
SA3
Connector Pin Assignments B-15
PCI Expansion Bus Connectors
PCI Expansion Slot Pin Assignments
USB Connectors
Universal Serial Bus USB Connectors
Pin Signal Name
System Resources
System Resource Information
IRQ Settings
System Resources
System Board Jumper Settings
Jumper Settings
Function Jumper J8A1 Configuration
Locating the Jumper
Clearing Your Password
System Resources C-5
Recovering the Bios
Glossary
Glossary
APM
AVI
Bit Block Transfer
Boot sector
Cmos
Dimm
Eide
Hz a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second
KB 1024 bytes
Midi
Interface that communicates eight bits at a time
To extract data from a storage device such as a diskette
Printer with a serial interface
Tracks per inch
To record or store information to a storage device
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Index
Index-2
IPB
Index-3
Post
Index-4
Index-5
USB
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