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Contents
Main
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Contents iii
Contents
1 System Overview
2 System Configuration
iv Contents
3 Disassembly and Reassembly
4 System Board
Contents v
5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
6 Preventive Maintenance
7 Troubleshooting
8 NEC CSD Information Services
vi Contents
9 Specifications
A Release Notes
Contents vii
Glossary Index Regulatory Statements
viii Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Contents ix
Preface
Abbreviations
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Configurations
System Overview 1-3
The following table lists the PowerMate VT 300i series system configuration.
PowerMate VT 300i Series System Configuration
Features
Front Features
Rear Features
Inside Features
Security Features
Components
System Board
Diskette Drive
Hard Drive
Power Supply
Keyboard
Mouse
AGP Board
CD-ROM Drive
Speakers
Fax/Modem Board
Network Board
PC Adapter Device
Tape Backup Unit
Zip Drive
System Configuration
Interrupt Requests
System Interrupts
System Configuration 2-3
Interrupt Level Assignments*
Parallel Port Interrupts
Parallel Port Interrupts
Serial Port Interrupts
Jumper Settings
System Board Jumper Settings
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Maxtor IDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings
Seagate IDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings
NEC 32X CD-ROM Drive Jumper Settings
Lite-On 32X CD-ROM Drive Jumper Settings
Zip Drive Jumper Settings
Tape Backup Unit Jumper Settings
BIOS Setup Utility
How to Start BIOS Setup
How to Use BIOS Setup
Main Menu
System Configuration 2-11
Main Menu Items
2-12 System Configuration
Main Menu Items
System Configuration 2-13
Advanced Menu
Setting items on this menu to incorrect values can cause your system to malfunction.
Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup
2-14 System Configuration
Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup
Advanced Menu - Advanced Chipset Setup
Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup
System Configuration 2-15
Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup
2-16 System Configuration
Advanced Menu - PCI/Plug and Play Setup
Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup
System Configuration 2-17
Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup
Security Menu
Security Menu Items
Exit Menu
FLASH Utility
NEC OS Restore CD
Introducing OS Restor e Opti o ns
Choosing a Restore Program
Launching the NEC OS Restore CD
Auto Rebuild and Restore
Custom Rebuild and Res tor e
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Fixing the Operating System
NEC Application and Driver CD
Launching the Application and Driver CD
Installing Software
NEC Help Center
Installing the NEC Help Center
Uninstalling the NEC Help Center
Resolutions for NEC VistaScan USB Monitors
Cheyenne Backup
Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility
System Requirements
Installation
Processor Serial Number
FAQs
Technical Support
Disassembly and Reassembly
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System Unit Cover Removal
Removing the Left Side Cover
Replacing the Left Side Cover
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Removing the Right Side Cover
Replacing the Right Side Cover
Expansion Board Removal
AGP Board Removal
Front Panel Removal
Blank Panel and Metal Shield Removal
DIMM Module Removal
Processor Cartridge Removal/Replacing
Removing the Celeron or Pentium III Processor Cartridge
Installing the Celeron or Pentium III Processor Cartridge
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Removing the Pentium II Processor Cartridge
Installing the Pentium II Processor Cartridge
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5 1/4-Inch Device Removal
3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive Removal
3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
Power Supply Removal
System Board Removal
CMOS Battery Removal
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Connectors, Jumpers, and Sockets
External Cable Connectors
Internal Connectors and Sockets
System Board Jumpers
Changing Processor Speed
Setting the Power On Mode
Clearing the CMOS and Password
Setting Wake-On LAN
Upgrade Sockets
Processor Socket
DIMM Sockets
Checking System Memory
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Components
The following table lists the major components on the system board.
System Board Components
Pentium III
Processor and Secondary Cache
System BIOS
System Memory
Plug and Play
ISA Bus
PCI Local Bus
PCI/IDE Ports
Parallel Interface
Serial Interface
USB Interface
Graphics Capabilities
Accelerated Graphics Port
Graphics Controller
Motion Video Controller
Integrated Audio
Resources
4-18 System Board
Memory Map
Note
The system memor y map is shown in the fo llo w ing t ab le.
System Memory Map
I/O Addresses
System Board 4-19
4-20 System Board
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DMA Settings
The systems DMA settings are given in the following table.
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Ordering Parts
Illustrated Parts Breakdown 5-3
Field Replaceable Unit List
PowerMate VT 300i Series System FRU List
5-4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
PowerMate VT 300i Series System FRU List
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System Cleaning
Keyboard Cleaning
Mouse Cleaning
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Checklist
System Problems
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Diskette Drive Problems
Monitor Problems
Keyboard/Mouse Problems
CD-ROM Drive Problems
Speaker Problems
Diagnostics
Troubleshooting 7-7
7-8 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 7-9
7-10 Troubleshooting
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Service Telephone Numbers
Technical Support
NEC CSD Website
Email/Fax Technical Support Service
Technical Support Services
Product Information
NEC CSD FTP Site
NEC CSD Bulletin Board Service
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Specifications
9-2 Specifications
System Specifications
Specifications 9-3
System Board Specifications
The specifications for the system board are included in the following table.
System Board Specifications
Pentium III
Keyboard Specifications
Mouse Specifications
The specifications for the mouse are included in the following table.
Mouse Specifications
Speaker Specifications
The specifications for the speaker are included in the following table.
System Unit Specifications
The specifications for the system unit are included in the following table.
System Unit Specifications
Diskette Drive Specifications
The specifications for the diskette drive are included in the following table.
4.3-GB Seagate Hard Drive Specifications
The specifications for the 4.3-GB Seagate hard drive are included in the
4.3-GB Seagate Hard Drive Specifications
Specifications 9-7
4.3-GB Maxtor Hard Drive Specifications
The specifications for the 4.3-GB Maxtor DiamondMax hard drive are
4.3-GB Maxtor DiamondMax Hard Drive Specifications
9-8 Specifications
8.4-GB Fujitsu Hard Drive Specifications
The specifications for the 8.4-GB Fujitsu hard drive are included in the
8.4-GB Fujitsu Hard Drive Specifications
Specifications 9-9
8.4-GB Maxtor Hard Drive Specifications
The specifications for the 8.4-GB Maxtor hard drive are included in the
8.4-GB Maxtor DiamondMax Hard Drive Specifications
9-10 Specifications
12.9-GB Maxtor Hard Drive Specifications
The specifications for the 12.9-GB Maxtor hard drive are included in the
12.9-GB Maxtor DiamondMax Hard Drive Specifications
ATX Power Supply Specifications
The specifications for the ATX 90-watt and 145-watt power supplies are
Fax/Modem Board Specifications
The specifications for the fax/modem boards are included in the following table.
Fax/Modem Board Specifications
9-12 Specifications
ATI Minden AGP Board Specifications
The specifications for the ATI Minden (Rage IIC) 4 MB AGP board are
ATI Minden (Rage IIC) AGP Board Specifications
ATI Expert 98 AGP 8 MB Board Specifications
The specifications for the ATI Expert 98 (Rage PRO) 8 MB AGP board are
Diamond Viper V550 AGP Board Specifications
The specifications for the Diamond Viper V550 AGP 2D/3D graphics board are
Diamond Viper V550 AGP Board Specifications
Lite-On 32X and 40X CD-ROM Drive Specifications
The specifications for the Lite-On 32X and 40X CD-ROM drives are included in the follow in g table.
NEC 32X CD-ROM Drive Specifications
The specifications for the NEC 32X CD-ROM drive are included in the
NEC 32X CD-ROM Drive Specifications
Specifications 9-15
Hitachi 4X DVD-ROM Drive Specifications
The specifications for the Hitachi 4X DVD-ROM drive are included in the
Hitachi 4X DVD-ROM Drive Specifications
PC Adapter Device Specifications
The specifications for the PC adapter device are included in the following table.
Tape Backup Unit Specifications
The specifications for the tape backup unit are included in the following table.
Tape Backup Unit Specifications
Specifications 9-17
Tape Backup Unit Specifications
Zip Drive Specifications
The specifications for the Zip drive are included in the following table.
Zip Drive Specification
9-18 Specifications
Environmental and Safety Specifications
The system environmental and safety specifications are included in the
Specifications
Compliance
The system meets the compliance standards listed in the following table.
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Release Notes
General Notes
Installing Applications and Online Documentation
Setting Boot Order in BIOS
Configuring the System for Microsoft Internet Explorer
Changing Network Settings
Installing Cheyenne Backup
Installing LapLink Application Not Supported
Installing PartitionMagic
Getting CD-ROM Support in Command Prompt Only Mode
Installing Internet Explorer 4.01 Add-On Components from the NEC Driver CD
Identifying the Pentium III Processor
SCSI Drive Limitations
Booting from a CD
Using the NEC OS Restore CD with a SCSI Drive
LS-120 SuperDisk Copy Utility
NEC OS Restore CD
Using the Fix OS Restore Option
Fixing the Operating System
PIIX4 Limitations
Reconfiguring Ultr a DMA Support
Determining IDE Device Compatibility
New System Board Jumper Settings
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Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility
Identifying System Requirements
Installing the Utility
Looking at Serial Number Features
Getting Answers to FAQs
Getting Intel Technical Support
Windows 95 Issues
Controlling CD Audio
Using Cheyenne Backup to Back Up Large Drives
Restoring Software with a US Robotics 56K V.90 Modem Installed
Clicking the Product Catalog Button
Windows 98 Issues
Ejecting the NEC Application and Driver CD from a DVD-ROM Drive
Finding Tape Device Icons
Finding the 3Com Diagnostic Program
Finding No Network Neighborhood Icon on the Desktop
Windows NT Issues
Restoring Network Card Drivers
Installing BootMagic in a System with Windows NT
Configuring BootMagic
Correcting the BootMagic Configuration
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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
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Index
Index-1
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Index-4
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FCC Statement (For United States Use Only)
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Battery Replacement
Battery Disposal