NEC SP B-Series A

System Specifications

Processor

Random Access Memory

Read-Only Memory

Video Memory

Calendar Clock

Input/Output Facilities

Expansion Slots

Keyboard and Mouse

Storage Devices

Device Slots

Graphics

Sound System

Dimensions

Weight

Power

Recommended Operating Environment

Contents

Main Page Contents iii Contents 1 Technical Information 2 Utilities iv Contents 3 Option Installation 4 Maintenance and Tr ouble shootin g Contents v 5 Disassembly and Reassembly A System Specifications B Connector Pin Assignments Page Contents vii viii Contents List of Tables Preface Abbreviations Page Technical Information System Overview Page Page System Board Processor System Cache/Memory Chipset PCI Local Bus Expansion Bus BIOS Plug and Play Support CMOS Memory/Real-Time Clock Battery DMA/IRQ Settings 1-8 Technical Information Interrupt Level Assignments DMA Assignments IDE Ports I/O Ports Sound System Modem Board (optional) Diskette Drive Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Zip Drive Page Page BIOS Setup Utility When to Use Setup How to Start Setup How to Use Setup Menu Bar Legend Bar Selecting a Menu Item Displaying a Submenu Getting Help Main Menu Advanced Menu Peripheral Configuration Submenu IDE Configuration Submenu Page Page DMI Event Logging Submenu Video Configuration Submenu Resource Configuration Submenu Security Menu Power Menu Boot Menu Hard Drive Submenu Removable Devices Submenu Exit Menu Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility System Requirements Processor Serial Number FAQs Page Errata Technical Support Option Installation General Rules Precautions Access Cover Removal Access Cover Replacement Expansion Boards Expansion Slot Locations Expansion Board Installation Page Expansion Board Removal Memory Upgrade Page DIMM Removal DIMM Installation Data Storage Devices Device Slots Device Preparation The standard IDE hard drive is set as the master device on the Device Cables Diskette Drive Signal Cable IDE Signal Cables System Power Cables Device Cabling Cabling an IDE Device Cabling an Accessible 5 1/4-Inch Device Storage Device Installation Removing the Front Panel Removing the CD-ROM/DVD Drive Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Device Page Page Page Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device Replacing the Front Panel External Options Parallel Printer RS-232C Device Connection Page Maintenance ! System Cleaning Keyboard Cleaning : Mouse Cleaning Troubleshooting Diagnosing and Solving Problems Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-5 4-6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-7 4-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Beep Codes CMOS Battery Replacement Page Page Page Disassembly System Access Cover Expansion Board Removal Front Panel Removal Side Panel Removal Device Cage Removal Diskette Drive Removal 5 1/4-Inch Device Removal Optional 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive Removal Standard 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive Removal Fan Assembly Removal DIMM Module Removal Power Supply Removal System Board Removal Page 5-12 Disassembl y and Reassembly Illustrated Parts Breakdown Direction SP B-Series Desktop Field-Replaceable Parts List _______ Disassembly and Reasse mbly 5-13 Direction SP B-Series Desktop Field-Replaceable Parts List Page Disassembly and Reasse mbly 5-15 Direction SP B-Series Minitower Field-Replaceable Parts List _______ 5-16 Disassembl y and Reassembly Direction SP B-Series Minitower Field-Replaceable Parts List Page A System Specifications Processor Random Access Memory Read-Only Memory Video Memory Calendar Clock Input/Output Facilities Expansion Slots Keyboard and Mouse Storage Devices Device Slots Graphics Sound System Dimensions Weight Power Page B Connector Pin Assignments Page Page B-4 Connector P in Assignments System Board Internal Connectors System Board Connector Numbers and Types Connector Pin Assignments B-5 Serial Interface Connectors Pin assignments for the serial interface port connecto rs are listed in the following t able. RS-232C Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments Parallel Interface Connector Parallel Port Connector Pin Assignments Power Supply (Primary) Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Front Panel B-8 Connector P in Assignments Diskette Drive Interface Connector The following table provides the pin assignments for the diskette drive interface connector. Diskette Drive Connector Pin Assignments IDE Interface Connector B-10 Connector Pin Assignments DIMM Sockets The following table provides the DIMM socket pin assignments. DIMM Socket Pin Assignments Connector Pin Assignments B-1 1 DIMM Socket Pin Assignments AGP Connector The following table provides the pin assignments for the AGP connector. AGP Connector Pin Assignments B-12 Connector Pin Assignments AGP Connector Pin Assignments Connector Pin Assignments B-1 3 ISA Expansion Bus Connectors ISA Expansion Slot Pin Assignments B-14 Connector Pin Assignments ISA Expansion Slot Pin Assignments Connector Pin Assignments B-1 5 PCI Expansion Bus Connectors PCI Expansion Slot Pin Assignments Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors The following table lists the pin assignments and signal names for the USB connectors. Page IRQ Settings System Resource Information Jumper Settings Clearing Your Password Recovering the B IOS Glossary 1 Glossary A 2 Glossary Glossary 3 B 4 Glossary Glossary 5 C 6 Glossary D Glossary 7 E 8 Glossary F G Glossary 9 H I 10 Glossary K L M Glossary 11 N O 12 Glossary P Glossary 13 R S 14 Glossary Glossary 15 T U V 16 Glossary W X Index Index-1 A B C E F G H I N O P R Index-4 S Index-5 T U V W Z