NEC POWERMATE ES Series User manual

The Space-Saving Office PC
POWERMATE® ES SLIMLINE SERIES
SERVICE AND REFERENCE
MANUAL

First Printing — July 2000
Copyright 2000
NEC Computers Inc.
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Contents iii
Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................................. ix
Abbreviations....................................................................................................................... xi
1 System Overview
Configuration .....................................................................................................................1-2
Features..............................................................................................................................1-3
Front Features .............................................................................................................1-3
Rear Features ..............................................................................................................1-5
Inside Features............................................................................................................1-7
Software Features........................................................................................................1-8
Preloaded Software..............................................................................................1-8
NEC Product Recovery Program CD...................................................................1-8
NEC PowerMate Driver CD................................................................................1-9
Security Features.........................................................................................................1-9
Password Security................................................................................................1-9
Windows Network Security Features ..................................................................1-9
Keyboard/mouse Anti-theft Bracket....................................................................1-9
Security Lock Slot ...............................................................................................1-9
Anti-Theft Ring....................................................................................................1-9
Components .....................................................................................................................1-10
System Board............................................................................................................1-10
System Memory........................................................................................................1-10
Riser Board ...............................................................................................................1-11
Diskette Drive...........................................................................................................1-11
Hard Drive ................................................................................................................1-11
Power Supply............................................................................................................1-11
Keyboard...................................................................................................................1-11
Mouse........................................................................................................................1-12
AGP Graphics...........................................................................................................1-12
CD-ROM Drive ........................................................................................................1-12
DVD-ROM Drive .....................................................................................................1-12
Speaker Set................................................................................................................1-12
Onboard LAN ...........................................................................................................1-12
Network Board..........................................................................................................1-12
2 System Configuration
Interrupt Requests ..............................................................................................................2-2
System Interrupts ........................................................................................................2-2
Parallel Port Interrupts................................................................................................2-3
Serial Port Interrupts...................................................................................................2-3
Jumper Settings..................................................................................................................2-4
System Board Jumper Settings....................................................................................2-4
Maxtor EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings.................................................................2-7
Quantum EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings..............................................................2-7
CD-ROM Drive Jumper Settings................................................................................2-7
BIOS Setup Utility.............................................................................................................2-8
How to Start BIOS Setup............................................................................................2-8
How to Use Setup .......................................................................................................2-8
Main Menu..................................................................................................................2-9
Advanced Menu........................................................................................................2-11
Security Menu...........................................................................................................2-17
Exit Menu..................................................................................................................2-18
FLASH Utility..................................................................................................................2-18
Online Documentation .....................................................................................................2-19

iv Contents
Product Recovery Program...............................................................................................2-20
Starting the Recovery Program .................................................................................2-20
Using the Recovery Program ....................................................................................2-20
Standard System Restore....................................................................................2-20
Advanced Options..............................................................................................2-21
Tools ..................................................................................................................2-21
Using the Smart Restore Program.............................................................................2-22
How to Load Smart Restore...............................................................................2-22
Software Restore or Removal ............................................................................2-22
Hardware Settings..............................................................................................2-22
Restoration Process............................................................................................2-22
PowerMate Driver CD......................................................................................................2-23
Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility .................................................................2-23
System Requirements................................................................................................2-23
Installation.................................................................................................................2-23
Processor Serial Number...........................................................................................2-23
FAQs.........................................................................................................................2-24
Technical Support .....................................................................................................2-25
3 Disassembly and Reassembly
Slimtower Stabilizer Removal............................................................................................3-3
System Cover Removal......................................................................................................3-4
DIMM Module Removal....................................................................................................3-6
Processor Removal.............................................................................................................3-8
Expansion Board Removal...............................................................................................3-10
5 1/4-Inch Device Removal..............................................................................................3-12
Diskette Drive Removal...................................................................................................3-13
Hard Drive Removal.........................................................................................................3-15
CMOS Battery Removal...................................................................................................3-17
LED Board Assembly Removal.......................................................................................3-19
Riser Board Removal .......................................................................................................3-19
Power Supply Removal....................................................................................................3-20
System Board Removal....................................................................................................3-21
4 System Boards
System Board .....................................................................................................................4-2
External Cable Connectors..........................................................................................4-2
Internal Connectors, Sockets, and Jumpers.................................................................4-3
System Board Jumpers................................................................................................4-4
Upgrade Sockets..........................................................................................................4-6
Processor Socket..................................................................................................4-6
DIMM Sockets.....................................................................................................4-6
System Board Components.........................................................................................4-7
Processor and Secondary Cache...........................................................................4-9
System BIOS........................................................................................................4-9
System Memory...................................................................................................4-9
Plug and Play .......................................................................................................4-9
PCI/IDE Ports ....................................................................................................4-10
Parallel Interface ................................................................................................4-10
Serial Interface...................................................................................................4-10
USB Interface.....................................................................................................4-11
Accelerated Graphics Port..................................................................................4-11
Graphics Controller............................................................................................4-11
Motion Video Controller....................................................................................4-11
Integrated Audio.................................................................................................4-12

Contents v
System Board Resources...........................................................................................4-12
Memory Map .....................................................................................................4-12
I/O Addresses.....................................................................................................4-12
DMA Settings....................................................................................................4-14
Riser Board ......................................................................................................................4-15
5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Order Spare Parts ...............................................................................................................5-2
Field Replaceable Unit List................................................................................................5-2
Illustrated Parts Breakdown...............................................................................................5-4
6 Preventive Maintenance
System Cleaning.................................................................................................................6-2
Keyboard Cleaning.............................................................................................................6-2
Mouse Cleaning .................................................................................................................6-3
7 Troubleshooting
Checklist.............................................................................................................................7-2
System Problems.........................................................................................................7-2
Diskette Drive Problems.............................................................................................7-3
Monitor Problems .......................................................................................................7-3
Keyboard/Mouse Problems.........................................................................................7-4
CD-ROM Drive Problems ..........................................................................................7-4
Speaker Problems........................................................................................................7-5
Diagnostics.........................................................................................................................7-6
8 NECC Information Services
Service Telephone Numbers ..............................................................................................8-2
Technical Support ..............................................................................................................8-2
NECC Website............................................................................................................8-2
NECC FTP Site...........................................................................................................8-3
Email/Fax Technical Support Service.........................................................................8-3
Technical Support Services.........................................................................................8-3
9 Specifications
System Board Specifications..............................................................................................9-2
Keyboard Specifications ....................................................................................................9-3
Mouse Specifications.........................................................................................................9-3
Optional Speaker Set Specifications ..................................................................................9-4
System Unit Specifications ................................................................................................9-4
Diskette Drive Specifications.............................................................................................9-5
Hard Drive Specifications..................................................................................................9-5
Power Supply Specifications..............................................................................................9-6
CD-ROM Drive Specifications..........................................................................................9-6
Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................9-7
Compliance ........................................................................................................................9-7
Glossary
Index
Regulatory Statements

vi Contents
List of Figures
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series Slimtower Front Features ........................................................1-4
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series Desktop Front Features............................................................1-4
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series Slimtower Rear Features..........................................................1-6
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series Desktop Rear Features.............................................................1-6
Inside the System........................................................................................................................1-7
System Board Jumper Locations.................................................................................................2-5
System Board Jumper Settings....................................................................................................2-6
Removing the Slimtower Stabilizers...........................................................................................3-3
Removing the Cover Screw ........................................................................................................3-4
Removing the Cover ...................................................................................................................3-5
Locating the DIMM Module and Processor Sockets ..................................................................3-6
Removing a DIMM Module........................................................................................................3-6
Installing a DIMM Module.........................................................................................................3-7
Removing the Fan, Heat Sink, and Processor.............................................................................3-8
Removing the Riser Board Bracket...........................................................................................3-10
Unplugging the 5 1/4-Inch Device Cables................................................................................3-12
Releasing the 5 1/4-Inch Device...............................................................................................3-12
Removing the Diskette Drive....................................................................................................3-14
Installing the Diskette Drive .....................................................................................................3-14
Removing the Hard Drive.........................................................................................................3-15
Locating the CMOS Battery......................................................................................................3-17
Removing the Battery ...............................................................................................................3-18
Removing the Power Supply.....................................................................................................3-20
Removing the System Board.....................................................................................................3-21
Slimtower External Connector Locations...................................................................................4-2
Desktop External Connector Locations.......................................................................................4-3
System Board Jumper Locations.................................................................................................4-3
System Board Connector and Socket Locations .........................................................................4-4
Setting System Board Jumpers....................................................................................................4-5
Riser Board Bracket..................................................................................................................4-15
Riser Board ...............................................................................................................................4-15
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series System Illustrated Parts Breakdown........................................5-4
Locating a Typical Mouse Ball Cover ........................................................................................6-3

Contents vii
List of Tables
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series System Configuration..............................................................1-2
System Components .................................................................................................................1-10
Sample DIMM Memory Upgrade Paths...................................................................................1-11
Interrupt Level Assignments.......................................................................................................2-2
Parallel Port Interrupts................................................................................................................2-3
Serial Port Interrupts...................................................................................................................2-4
Maxtor EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings.................................................................................2-7
Quantum EIDE Hard Drive Jumper Settings..............................................................................2-7
Navigation Keys .........................................................................................................................2-9
Main Menu Items......................................................................................................................2-10
Advanced Menu - Advanced CMOS Setup..............................................................................2-12
Advanced Menu - Advanced Chipset Setup.............................................................................2-13
Advanced Menu - Power Management Setup...........................................................................2-13
Advanced Menu - Plug and Play Setup ....................................................................................2-15
Advanced Menu - Peripheral Setup..........................................................................................2-16
Advanced Menu - Hardware Monitor Setup.............................................................................2-17
Security Menu Items.................................................................................................................2-17
Exit Menu Items .......................................................................................................................2-18
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series Disassembly Sequence ............................................................3-2
System Board Components.........................................................................................................4-8
Parallel Port Addresses.............................................................................................................4-10
Serial Port I/O Addresses..........................................................................................................4-11
System Memory Map ...............................................................................................................4-12
I/O Address Map.......................................................................................................................4-13
DMA Settings...........................................................................................................................4-14
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series System FRU List.....................................................................5-2
Problems and Solutions ..............................................................................................................7-6
NECC Service and Support Telephone Numbers.......................................................................8-2
System Specifications.................................................................................................................9-2
System Board Specifications......................................................................................................9-2
Keyboard Specifications.............................................................................................................9-3
Mouse Specifications..................................................................................................................9-3
Speaker Specification .................................................................................................................9-4
System Unit Specifications.........................................................................................................9-4
Diskette Drive Specifications .....................................................................................................9-5
Hard Drive Specifications...........................................................................................................9-5
Power Supply Specifications......................................................................................................9-6
CD-ROM Drive Specifications...................................................................................................9-6
Specifications..............................................................................................................................9-7
System Compliance....................................................................................................................9-7

Preface ix
Preface
This manual contains technical information for servicing and repairing the NEC PowerMate®ES
SlimLine Series systems manufactured by NEC Computers Inc. Use this manual for NEC
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series computers assembled in Europe. Check the regulatory sticker at
the rear of the system to find the assembly location for the computer.
The manual contains hardware and interface information for users who need an overview of
system design. The manual includes system setup information, disassembly procedures, and an
illustrated parts list. The manual is prepared for NECC-trained customer engineers and service
center personnel.
The manual is organized as follows.
Section 1 — System Overview, provides an overview of system features and includes brief
descriptions of system components.
Section 2 — System Configuration,includes information on system IRQs, jumpers, and BIOS.
The section also contains information on power management features and system utilities,
including the BIOS FLASH Utility and PowerMate Product Recovery Program.
Section 3 — Disasssembly and Reassembly,provides system disassembly and reassembly
procedures. Each procedure is supported by disassembly illustrations.
Section 4 — System Boards,includes information on system board and riser board cable and
board connector locations, jumper settings, and upgrade sockets. Also provided is information
on board components.
Section 5 — Illustrated Parts Breakdown,includes an exploded view diagram (illustrated
parts breakdown) and a parts list for field-replaceable parts.
Section 6 — Preventive Maintenance,provides recommended maintenance information for
maintaining the system in top condition.
Section 7 — Troubleshooting,includes information for solving possible system problems and
their solutions.
Section 8 — NECC Information Services,lists telephone numbers for obtaining service. The
section also includes information on NECC technical support and the NECC website.
Section 9 — Specifications,provides specifications for the major components in the system,
including the system board, power supply, diskette drive, hard drive, and CD-ROM drive.

Abbreviations xi
Aampere
AC alternating current
ACK acknowledge
AGP accelerated graphics port
ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
AT advanced technology (IBM PC)
ATA AT attachment
ATAPI AT attachment packet interface
ATM asynchronous transfer mode
BBS Bulletin Board Service
BCD binary-coded decimal
BCU BIOS Customized Utility
BIOS basic input/output system
bit binary digit
BUU BIOS Upgrade Utility
bpi bits per inch
bps bits per second
C capacitance
C centigrade
Cache high-speed buffer storage
CAM constantly addressable memory
CAS column address strobe
CD-ROM compact disk-ROM
CH channel
clk clock
cm centimeter
CMOS complementary metal oxide
semiconductor
COM communication
CONT contrast
CPGA ceramic pin grid array
CPU central processing unit
DAC digital-to-analog converter
DACK DMA acknowledge
dB decibels
DC direct current
DCC direct cable connection
DCE data communications equipment
DDC Display Data Channel
DIMM Dual In-Line Memory Module
DIP dual in-line package
DMA direct memory access
DMAC DMA controller
DMI Desktop Management Interface
DOS disk operating system
DPI dots per inch
DRAM dynamic RAM
DVD digital versatile disc
ECC error checking and correction
ECP extended capabilities port
EDO extended data output
EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter
EISA enhanced ISA
email electronic mail
EMI electromagnetic interference
EPP enhanced parallel port
EPROM erasable and programmable ROM
ESD electrostatic discharge
EVGA Enhanced Video Graphics Array
F Fahrenheit
FAX facsimile transmission
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FG frame ground
FM frequency modulation
FP fast page
FRU field-replaceable unit
FSB front side bus
ftp file transfer protocol
GB gigabyte
GND ground
HEX hexadecimal
HGA Hercules Graphics Adapter
Hz hertz
IC integrated circuit
ID identification
IDE intelligent device electronics
IDTR interrupt descriptor table register
in. inch
INTA interrupt acknowledge
I/O input/output
IPB illustrated parts breakdown
IPC integrated peripheral controller
ips inches per second
IR infrared
IrDA Infrared Data Association
IRR Interrupt Request register
Abbreviations

xii Abbreviations
ISA Industry Standard Architecture
ISP internet service provider
IRQ interrupt request
K kilo (1024)
k kilo (1000)
KB kilobyte
kg kilogram
kHz kilohertz
lb pound
LAN local area network
LED light-emitting diode
LDCM LANDesk Client Manager
LSB least-significant bit
LSI large-scale integration
M mega (million)
mA milliamps
max maximum
MB megabyte
MFM modified frequency modulation
MHz megahertz
MIDI musical instrument digital interface
mm millimeter
MMX multimedia extensions
modem modulator/demodulator
MOS metal-oxide semiconductor
MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group
ms millisecond
MSB most-significant bit
NC not connected
NIC networked information center
NMI Non-maskable Interrupt
ns nanosecond
OCR optical character recognition
OS operating system
PAL programmable array logic
PC personal computer
PCB printed circuit board
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
PDA personal digital assistant
PFP plastic flat package
PIO parallel input/output
pixel picture element
PLCC plastic leaded chip carrier
PLL phase lock loop
POST Power-On Self-Test
p-p peak-to-peak
PPI programmable peripheral interface
PROM programmable ROM
PS/2 personal system/2
QFP quad flat pack
R read
RAM random-access memory
RAMDAC RAM digital-to-analog converter
RAS row address strobe
RGB red green blue
RGBI red green blue intensity
rms root mean square
ROM read-only memory
rpm revolutions per minute
RTC real-time clock
R/W read/write
Sslave
SCSI Small Computer System Interface
SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access
memory
S.E.C. single edge contact cartridge
SG signal ground
SGRAM synchronous graphics random access
memory
SIMM single inline memory module
SMART Self-Monitoring, Analysis and
Reporting Technology
S/N signal to noise ratio
SNMP simple network management protocol
SPM standard page mode
SRAM static random access memory
SRS Sound Retrieval System
SSI small scale integration
SVGA Super Video Graphics Array
SW switch
T&D test and diagnostics
TSC Technical Support Center
TTL transistor/transistor logic
tpi tracks per inch
UART universal asynchronous
receiver/transmitter
UHF ultra high frequency
UL Underwriter’s Laboratories
UMA unified memory architecture
UPS uninterruptible power supply
URL uniform resource locator
USB universal serial bus
Vvolt

Abbreviations xiii
Vac volts, alternating current
VCR video cassette recorder
Vdc volts, direct current
VDT video display terminal
VESA video electronics standards
association
VFC VESA-compliant feature connector
VGA Video Graphics Array
VHF very high frequency
VLSI very large scale integration
VRAM video RAM
Wwatt
WAN wide area network
WRAM Windows RAM
W write
www world wide web

1
System Overview
!Configurations
!Features
!Components

1-2 System Overview
This section provides an overview of the NEC PowerMateES SlimLine Series system.
Included are descriptions of the system’s
!hardware configuration
!front, back, and inside features
!software features
!security features
!major components.
The system can be configured as a slimtower or as a desktop to suit the user’s requirements.
Configuration
The NEC PowerMate ES SlimLine Series systems are built-to-order systems for commercial
offices. System features include an IntelCeleron™or PentiumIII processor, two dual inline
memory module (DIMM) sockets, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), a
plug and play input/output (I/O) controller, and a built-in local area network (LAN).
The system also features two universal serial bus (USB) ports, one serial port, and a parallel
port. Ultra direct memory access (DMA), remote wakeup (“Wake-On LAN”), accelerated
graphics port (AGP), and power management are supported.
Build choices include enhanced intelligent device electronics (EIDE) hard drives ranging from
10 gigabytes (GB) to 30 GB or higher. All drives feature Ultra DMA/66 and Self-Monitoring,
Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART).
System memory is provided in 64-megabyte (MB) (minimum), 128-MB, or 256-MB DIMM
modules. Memory configurations range from 64 MB to 512 MB.
The following table summarizes the PowerMate ES SlimLine Series system configuration.
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series System Configuration
Component Description
System Board Micro-Star International MS-6303 with onboard LAN
Processor* Celeron: 500-MHz or higher, 66-MHz or higher Front Side Bus (FSB)
Pentium III: 533-MHz or higher, 100-MHz or higher FSB
L1 Cache Celeron: 32-KB SRAM integrated on processor
Pentium III: 32-KB SRAM integrated on processor
L2 Cache Celeron: 128-KB Pipeline Burst SRAM
Pentium III: 256-KB Pipeline Burst SRAM
Processor Mount Socket 370
System RAM* 64-MB (minimum) to 512-MB of PC100 SDRAM in 2 DIMM sockets
Chip Set Intel 810E with 82810E Graphics Memory Controller Hub, 82801 I/O
Controller Hub, 82802 Firmware Hub, Dynamic Video Memory
Technology (DVMT), Audio-Codec 97 Controller, and System
Manageability Bus
Winbond Super I/O
Controller I/O controller for parallel, serial, keyboard, mouse, hardware monitor, diskette drive

System Overview 1-3
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series System Configuration
Component Description
Hard Drive* 10-GB or higher, 5400 rpm or higher: EIDE, Ultra DMA/66, with
SMART technology
AGP Direct AGP integrated on system board
Graphics Memory Shared with system memory (DVMT)
Audio Audio-Codec (AC) 97 controller integrated on 810E chipset
Diskette Drive Notebook type, 3.5-inch 1.44-MB
Power Supply 106-watt
Keyboard Windows 95-enhanced, PS/2®-compatible
Mouse PS/2-compatible, 3D button wheel
CD-ROM Drive* 40X or higher CD-ROM drive
DVD-ROM Drive* 8X or higher DVD-ROM
Riser Board Supports up to three PCI expansion boards
LAN Board* Intel Ethernet PRO 100+ WOL (PCI)
Accton Ethernet TX4 with or without WOL (PCI)
3COM®Ethernet Combo 30900B (PCI)
Speaker Set* 10-watt, with AC power adapter
* Built-to-order component
Features
The system front, back, and inside features are described in the following paragraphs. Also
included are descriptions of system software and security features.
Front Features
The PowerMate ES SlimLine system can be used as a slimtower or as a desktop. The following
figures show the features on the front of the system for both setups. Brief descriptions of the
features follow the figure.

1-4 System Overview
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series Slimtower Front Features
A– CD-ROM Tray Open/Close Button H– Power/Sleep Button
B– CD-ROM Drive I– Hard Drive Activity Lamp
C– CD-ROM Drive Activity Lamp J– Volume Control
D– Diskette Drive Disk Eject Button K– Headphone Jack
E– Diskette Drive L– Microphone Jack
F– Diskette Drive Activity Lamp M– USB Port
G– Power/Sleep Lamp
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series Desktop Front Features
A– Diskette Drive H– Microphone Jack
B– Diskette Drive Activity Lamp I– Headphone Jack
C– Diskette Drive Disk Eject Button J– Volume Control
D– CD-ROM Drive K– Hard Drive Activity Lamp
E– CD-ROM Drive Activity Lamp L– Power/Sleep Button
F– CD-ROM Tray Open/Close Button M– Power/Sleep Lamp
G– USB Port

System Overview 1-5
The system has the following devices, controls, and lamps at the front of the system (see the
previous figures for device, control, and lamp locations).
!Power/sleep button — press this button to turn on system power. To turn off power, close
all applications and shut down Windows®; Windows 98 and Windows 2000 automatically
power down the system. For Windows NT, close all applications, shut down Windows NT,
and press in the power button until the system powers down (approximately four seconds).
Do not turn off the system power until you have closed all applications
and Windows or you may possibly lose data.
Press and immediately release the power button to suspend system operation and go into the
power saving mode. If a VESA-compliant monitor is in use, the monitor also goes into a
power-saving mode.
Press any key or move the mouse to exit the power saving mode and resume system
operation.
!Power/sleep lamp — indicates if system power is on or off. Also indicates if the system is
operating in a power saving mode.
A steady green lamp indicates that power is on. An amber lamp indicates that the system is
in sleep mode with full power reduction.
!Hard drive lamp — when blinking, indicates that the hard drive is active. A blinking lamp
indicates that the hard drive is reading or writing data.
!CD-ROM drive — use to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) and play audio
CDs. Controls and indicators include a CD tray open button and drive activity lamp.
Controls for an optional DVD-ROM drive are similar.
!Diskette drive — copy data files to and from a diskette or use as a bootable drive for
loading and starting programs from a diskette. Controls and indicators include a diskette
eject button and drive activity lamp.
!USB port — use this port to connect up to 127 universal serial bus (USB) devices without
opening the system. A second port is on the rear of the system.
!Microphone jack — use this jack to connect an optional microphone for recording audio
information in data files.
!Headphone jack — use this jack to connect an optional headphone. Plugging in the
headphone disables the optional speaker set (if installed).
!Volume control — use this control to adjust the volume of an optional headphone.
Rear Features
The rear of the system contains external connectors and ports, power socket, voltage switch,
expansion board slots, and security features (see “Security Features” later in this section).
The following figures show slimtower and desktop features. Brief descriptions of each item
follow the figure.

1-6 System Overview
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series Slimtower Rear Features
A– Serial Port I– VGA Port
B– Line Out Jack J– Voltage Switch
C– Line In Jack K– AC Power Connector
D– Keyboard Port L– Power Supply
E– Mouse Port M– Kensington Lock Slot
F– Parallel Port N – Keyboard/Mouse Anti-theft Bracket
G– USB Port O – Anti-theft Ring
H– LAN Port P– Expansion Slots (3)
PowerMate ES SlimLine Series Desktop Rear Features
A– AC Power Connector I– Line Out Jack
B– Power Supply J– Line In Jack
C– Kensington Lock Slot K– Keyboard Port
D– Keyboard/Mouse Anti-theft Bracket L– Mouse Port
E– Anti-theft Ring M– Parallel Port
F– Expansion Slots (3) N – USB Port
G– Voltage Switch O – LAN Port
H– Serial Port P– VGA Port

System Overview 1-7
The rear of the system has the following external ports, connectors, jacks, voltage switch, and
expansion slots.
!Keyboard port — attach a PS/2-compatible keyboard (101-key or 102-key) with a 6-pin
mini DIN connector to this port.
!Mouse port — attach a PS/2-compatible mouse to this port.
!Printer port — attach a parallel printer with a 25-pin connector to this port.
!USB port — use the USB port to connect up to 127 USB configured peripheral devices such
as a printer, monitor, modem, mouse, and scanner. A second USB port is on the front of the
system.
!Serial port — Serial port 1 (COM1) allows connection of serial devices with 9-pin
connectors. The devices include a pointing device, serial printer, or modem.
!LAN port — use this RJ-45 compatible port to attach a network cable to the system’s
onboard LAN.
!VGA monitor connector — attach a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor
(NEC MultiSync®monitor or other VGA-compatible monitor) with a 15-pin connector to
this connector.
!Line in jack — use this jack to connect a stereo audio device such as a stereo amplifier,
cassette, or minidisc player for playback or recording.
!Line out jack — use this jack to connect the optional speaker set. Also use to connect an
amplified output device such as powered speakers, stereo tape recorder, or an external
amplifier for audio output.
!Voltage switch — use this switch to set the voltage for the system at 115 Vac or 230 Vac.
!Expansion board slots — use these slots to install up to three optional PCI boards (for
example, graphics, fax/modem, sound boards).
Inside Features
The following figure shows the interior of the system and its major areas. A list of features
follow the figure.
Inside the System
A– Power Supply E– Hard Drive (under support plate)
B– System Board F– CD-ROM Drive (not shown)
C– Expansion Slots G– DIMM Memory Sockets
D– Riser Board Bracket H– Diskette Drive

1-8 System Overview
The inside of the system has the following features:
!system board with a Celeron or Pentium processor, two DIMM memory sockets, two IDE
connectors, diskette drive connector, riser board connector, and internal signal and power
connectors
!one accessible 5 1/4-inch slot for the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
!one accessible 3 1/2-inch slot for the 1.44-MB diskette drive
!one 3 1/2-inch internal device bay for the hard drive
!106-watt power supply.
For more information on the above features, see “Components” in this section.
Software Features
NECC provides a variety of applications and hardware utilities with the system to let you take
advantage of the system hardware capabilities.
Preloaded Software
The system comes preloaded with the Microsoft®Windows®98 operating system or the
Windows 2000/Windows NT®operating system configuration.
If you have a Windows 2000/Windows NT configuration, you must choose the operating system
you want to load. The operating system you choose is your only operating system and is the one
that the Product Recovery Program restores.
NECC-provided applications, drivers, and utilities come loaded on the hard drive. You can
install some of the applications from icons on the Windows desktop. Software available on the
system includes the following applications:
!Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer provides a top-notch browser with preloaded links for easy access to the
world wide web. Also use Internet Explorer to access one of the many new browser-based
utilities.
!Norton AntiVirus™ 2000 Software
Protect the system from viruses by running Norton’s virus scan software.
!Adobe®Acrobat®Reader
Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print portable document format (PDF) files
found on the Internet and PDF documents included with various software applications.
!Online Documentation
Get quick access to comprehensive information about your system in the online
PowerMate SL User’s Guide. See “Online Documentation” in Section 2 for a description of
the documentation and how to use it.
!Intel LANDesk®Client Manager
Use LANDesk software to track system information such as serial number, BIOS version,
memory capacity, disk capacity, expansion board settings, and applications. Use LANDesk
software for remote starts from a server computer using Wake-On LAN and remote boot.
NEC Product Recovery Program CD
The system comes with an NEC Product Recovery Program CD and bootable diskette. Should a
problem occur that causes data loss or corruption, you can use the NEC Product Recovery
Program CD to restore the system to its original factory state or you can restore just the
operating system and drivers. A full system restore loads the operating system and all the
factory-supplied software that comes on the hard drive. See “Product Recovery Program” in
Section 2 for information about using the restore options.

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NEC PowerMate Driver CD
Use the NEC PowerMate Driver CD to install drivers for NEC system options that are not part
of the factory configuration. Also use the NEC PowerMate Driver CD to reinstall
NECC-supplied software. See “PowerMate Driver CD” in Section 2 for information about
installing drivers from the CD.
Security Features
The system has hardware, software, and mechanical security features that offer protection
against unauthorized access to the system and data. The following security features are
available.
Password Security
The BIOS Setup Utility includes a feature that allows a user to set either a user or supervisor
password, or both.
The user password controls booting of the system and controls access to the Setup Utility and
the keyboard. User access to the BIOS Setup Utility is limited when a supervisor password is
set. The supervisor password allows full access to the system and the BIOS.
See Section 2, “System Configuration,” for further information on setting and using passwords.
Windows Network Security Features
The Windows Network Security feature is available through the Windows operating system.
Check the Windows documentation for details.
Keyboard/mouse Anti-theft Bracket
The keyboard/mouse anti-theft bracket secures the keyboard and mouse cables to the system,
making it difficult to remove the units
Security Lock Slot
The security lock slot accepts a Kensington Security Standard connector or other locking device.
Secure the locking device to the lock slot and to an immovable object to protect the system from
theft.
Anti-Theft Ring
Attaching and locking a padlock (not supplied) to the anti-theft ring prevents removal of the
system cover, physically protecting the chassis from intrusion.