NEC POWERMATE PROFESSIONAL 9000E - SERVICE User manual

First Printing — September 1998
Copyright 1998
NEC Computer Systems Division
Packard Bell NEC, Inc.
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Contents iii
Contents
Preface.............................................................................................................................xi
Abbreviations.................................................................................................................xiii
1 System Overview
Configurations............................................................................................................... 1-2
Features......................................................................................................................... 1-4
Front Features .......................................................................................................... 1-4
Back Features........................................................................................................... 1-5
Inside Features ......................................................................................................... 1-7
Stand........................................................................................................................ 1-8
Security Features...................................................................................................... 1-9
Components .................................................................................................................1-10
System Board..........................................................................................................1-10
Diskette Drive.........................................................................................................1-11
Hard Drive..............................................................................................................1-11
Power Supply..........................................................................................................1-12
Keyboard.................................................................................................................1-12
Mouse.....................................................................................................................1-12
Graphics Board........................................................................................................1-12
CD-ROM Drive.......................................................................................................1-13
Speakers..................................................................................................................1-13
Fax/Modem Board...................................................................................................1-13
Sound Board............................................................................................................1-14
Local Area Network................................................................................................1-14
SCSI Adapter ..........................................................................................................1-14
PC Adapter Device..................................................................................................1-14
Tape Backup Unit....................................................................................................1-15
Zip Drives...............................................................................................................1-15
2 System Configuration
Interrupt Requests ......................................................................................................... 2-2
System Interrupts ..................................................................................................... 2-2
System Board Jumper Settings....................................................................................... 2-3
Video Modes................................................................................................................. 2-5
BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................................................................ 2-6
When to Use BIOS Setup ......................................................................................... 2-7
Using the BIOS Setup Utility.................................................................................... 2-7
BIOS Setup Configuration Settings........................................................................... 2-8
Main Menu....................................................................................................... 2-9
Advanced Menu...............................................................................................2-12
Security Menu..................................................................................................2-14
Server Menu ....................................................................................................2-16
Boot Menu.......................................................................................................2-18
Exit Menu........................................................................................................2-19
FLASH Utility..............................................................................................................2-19
Symbios Configuration Utility......................................................................................2-19
Running the Symbios Configuration Utility.............................................................2-20
Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations....................................................2-21

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NEC OS Restore CD....................................................................................................2-23
Introducing OS Restore Options ..............................................................................2-23
Choosing a Restore Program....................................................................................2-23
Auto Rebuild and Restore................................................................................2-24
Custom Rebuild and Restore............................................................................2-26
NEC Select Install CD..................................................................................................2-29
Introducing Select Install Options............................................................................2-29
Choosing the Correct Installation Method................................................................2-29
Installing Applications and Online Documents.........................................................2-29
Using the Selective Restore Program on a Remote CD.....................................2-31
Installing Drivers.....................................................................................................2-32
Installing Drivers with the NEC Select Install CD............................................2-33
Installing Drivers from a Remote CD...............................................................2-33
3 Disassembly and Reassembly
System Unit Cover Removal.......................................................................................... 3-3
Removing the Side Covers........................................................................................ 3-3
Replacing the Side Covers........................................................................................ 3-5
Removing the Top Cover.......................................................................................... 3-7
Replacing the Top Cover.......................................................................................... 3-8
Expansion Board Removal ............................................................................................ 3-9
Front Panel Removal....................................................................................................3-10
3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Removal...............................................................................3-12
5 1/4-Inch Device Removal..........................................................................................3-12
Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device from an Upper Bay..................................................3-12
Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device from the Lowest Bay...............................................3-13
Removing the Accessible Device Cage....................................................................3-13
3 1/2-Inch Internal Hard Drive Removal.......................................................................3-14
Removing the Drive Cage........................................................................................3-15
DIMM Removal...........................................................................................................3-16
Processor Subsystem Removal......................................................................................3-17
Removing the Processor ..........................................................................................3-17
Removing a Termination Board...............................................................................3-19
Power Switch Removal.................................................................................................3-20
LED Assembly Removal..............................................................................................3-21
Intrusion Switch Removal.............................................................................................3-22
System Board Removal ................................................................................................3-22
Power Supply Removal ................................................................................................3-24
System Fan Removal....................................................................................................3-25
Speaker Removal..........................................................................................................3-25
Expansion Board Guide Removal.................................................................................3-26
CMOS Battery Removal...............................................................................................3-27
Chassis Foot Removal ..................................................................................................3-29
4 System Board
Connectors and Sockets................................................................................................. 4-2
External Cable Connectors ....................................................................................... 4-2
Parallel Interface Connector.............................................................................. 4-3
Serial Interface Connectors ............................................................................... 4-4
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors...................................................................... 4-4
Universal Serial Bus Connectors....................................................................... 4-5
Processor Sockets..................................................................................................... 4-5

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DIMM Sockets......................................................................................................... 4-6
Checking System Memory................................................................................ 4-7
DIMM Socket Pin Assignments ........................................................................ 4-7
IDE, SCSI, and Diskette Drive Cable Connectors..................................................... 4-9
IDE Connectors ...............................................................................................4-10
SCSI Connectors..............................................................................................4-11
Diskette Drive Connector.................................................................................4-12
PCI and ISA Board Connectors ...............................................................................4-13
PCI Connectors................................................................................................4-14
ISA Bus Connector..........................................................................................4-15
Power Supply Cable Connectors..............................................................................4-16
System Board Auxiliary Connectors........................................................................4-17
Chassis Fan Connector.....................................................................................4-18
Heatsink Fan Connector...................................................................................4-18
LAN Connector ...............................................................................................4-18
Front Panel Connector .....................................................................................4-19
System Board Jumpers .................................................................................................4-20
Moving System Board Jumpers ...............................................................................4-20
Resetting the CMOS NVRAM.................................................................................4-21
Clearing and Changing the Passwords .....................................................................4-21
Recovering the BIOS...............................................................................................4-22
Boot Block Write Protect.........................................................................................4-22
Fault Resilient Booting Timer Enable Jumper..........................................................4-22
BMC Forced Update Mode......................................................................................4-23
Components .................................................................................................................4-23
Processor and Secondary Cache...............................................................................4-25
System BIOS...........................................................................................................4-25
System Memory......................................................................................................4-26
BMC.......................................................................................................................4-26
ISA Bus...................................................................................................................4-26
PCI Local Bus.........................................................................................................4-26
PCI/IDE Ports .........................................................................................................4-27
Parallel Interface .....................................................................................................4-27
Serial Interface........................................................................................................4-27
USB Interface..........................................................................................................4-28
Resources.....................................................................................................................4-28
5 Expansion Boards
Sound Board.................................................................................................................. 5-2
Microphone In Connector......................................................................................... 5-2
Line In Connector..................................................................................................... 5-3
Line Out Connector.................................................................................................. 5-3
CD Audio In Connector............................................................................................ 5-3
Modem In Connector................................................................................................ 5-4
Graphics Board.............................................................................................................. 5-4
AccelSTAR II Connectors........................................................................................ 5-4
AccelSTAR II VGA Interface Connector .......................................................... 5-4
AccelSTAR II Feature Connector Video In ....................................................... 5-5
AccelSTAR II Feature Connector Video Out..................................................... 5-5
AccelECLIPSE II VGA Interface Connector ............................................................ 5-6
Network Board.............................................................................................................. 5-6

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6 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Parts and Options .......................................................................................................... 6-2
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List................................................................................. 6-2
Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB).................................................................................. 6-5
7 Preventive Maintenance
System Cleaning............................................................................................................ 7-2
Keyboard Cleaning........................................................................................................ 7-2
Mouse Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 7-3
8 Troubleshooting
Checklist.......................................................................................................................8-2
System Problems...................................................................................................... 8-2
Diskette Drive Problems........................................................................................... 8-3
Monitor Problems..................................................................................................... 8-4
Keyboard/Mouse Problems....................................................................................... 8-4
CD-ROM Drive Problems ........................................................................................ 8-5
Speaker Problems..................................................................................................... 8-5
Diagnostics.................................................................................................................... 8-6
9 NEC CSD Information Services
Service Telephone Numbers.......................................................................................... 9-2
Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 9-3
NEC CSD Website................................................................................................... 9-3
Email/Fax Technical Support Service ....................................................................... 9-3
Technical Support Services....................................................................................... 9-4
Product Information....................................................................................................... 9-4
NEC CSD FTP Site.................................................................................................. 9-4
NEC CSD Bulletin Board Service............................................................................. 9-5
FaxFlash Service........................................................................................................... 9-6
10 Specifications
System Board...............................................................................................................10-3
Mouse..........................................................................................................................10-4
Keyboard......................................................................................................................10-5
System Unit..................................................................................................................10-5
Diskette Drive..............................................................................................................10-6
Hard Drive...................................................................................................................10-7
8.4-GB IBM Hard Drive Specifications ...................................................................10-7
8.4-GB Maxtor Hard Drive......................................................................................10-8
8.4-GB Quantum Hard Drive Specifications ............................................................10-9
14.4-GB IBM Hard Drive Specifications ...............................................................10-10
ATX260-Watt Power Supply......................................................................................10-11
Fax/Modem Board......................................................................................................10-11
Graphics Board...........................................................................................................10-12
AccelGRAPHICS AccelSTAR II 2D/3D PCI Board Specifications........................10-12
AccelGRAPHICS AccelECLIPSE II PCI Board Specifications..............................10-12
3C905-TX Network Board .........................................................................................10-13
Sound Board...............................................................................................................10-14

Contents vii
CD-ROM Drive..........................................................................................................10-15
Lite-ON 32X CD-ROM Drive Specifications.........................................................10-15
Lucky Goldstar 32X CD-ROM Drive Specifications..............................................10-17
NEC 32X CD-ROM Drive Specifications..............................................................10-18
PC Adapter Device.....................................................................................................10-19
Tape Backup Unit.......................................................................................................10-20
Zip Drive....................................................................................................................10-21
Speakers.....................................................................................................................10-22
Environmental and Safety...........................................................................................10-22
Compliance................................................................................................................10-23
A Release Notes
General Notes................................................................................................................A-2
Installing Applications and Online Documentation ...................................................A-2
Choosing the Correct Installation Method .........................................................A-2
Installing Applications in the Correct Order ......................................................A-2
Correcting Video Corruption....................................................................................A-2
Correcting Video Corruption in a Windows NT System ....................................A-3
Configuring the System for Microsoft Internet Explorer............................................A-3
Changing Network Settings......................................................................................A-3
Using Cheyenne Backup...........................................................................................A-4
Backing Up Large Drives..................................................................................A-4
Windows NT Issues.......................................................................................................A-4
Rebooting the System After Installing Internet Explorer 4.0 .....................................A-4
Glossary
Index
List of Figures
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series System Components.................................................. 1-2
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series Front View................................................................ 1-4
System Controls and Lamps.................................................................................................. 1-4
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series Back View ................................................................ 1-5
Audio Connectors................................................................................................................. 1-6
Inside the System.................................................................................................................. 1-7
Locating the Feet under the System Unit............................................................................... 1-8
Locating System Board Jumpers ........................................................................................... 2-4
Welcome Screen..................................................................................................................2-24
Welcome Screen..................................................................................................................2-26
NEC Selective Restore Window...........................................................................................2-30
NEC Selective Restore Window...........................................................................................2-32
Locating Cover Screws ......................................................................................................... 3-4
Removing the Side Cover...................................................................................................... 3-5
Aligning a Cover................................................................................................................... 3-6
Aligning the Top Cover ........................................................................................................ 3-8
Removing an Expansion Board............................................................................................. 3-9
Removing the Front Panel....................................................................................................3-10
Locating Blank Panel Tabs ..................................................................................................3-11
Locating Metal Bay Covers..................................................................................................3-11

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Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device From an Upper Bay..............................................................3-13
Locating 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device Cage Screws............................................................3-14
Removing Internal Hard Drive Screws.................................................................................3-14
Locating Drive Cage Screws................................................................................................3-15
Removing the Drive Cage....................................................................................................3-15
Removing a DIMM..............................................................................................................3-16
Releasing the Processor Locking Tabs .................................................................................3-18
Removing the Processor.......................................................................................................3-18
Removing the Termination Board Bracket............................................................................3-19
Removing the Termination Board ........................................................................................3-20
Removing the Power Switch................................................................................................3-20
Power and Hard Drive LED Assembly Removal ..................................................................3-21
Intrusion Alarm Switch Cable Connection............................................................................3-22
Locating System Board Screws and Posts.............................................................................3-23
Locating Power Supply Screws............................................................................................3-24
Locating System Fan Screws................................................................................................3-25
Locating the Internal Speaker...............................................................................................3-26
Locating the Battery.............................................................................................................3-27
Removing the Battery ..........................................................................................................3-28
External Connectors.............................................................................................................. 4-3
Processor and DIMM Sockets on the System Board.............................................................. 4-5
Drive Cable Connectors........................................................................................................ 4-9
PCI and ISA Cable Connector Locations..............................................................................4-13
System Board Auxiliary Cable Connectors...........................................................................4-17
Front Panel Connector Location...........................................................................................4-19
Locating System Board Jumpers ..........................................................................................4-20
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series Illustrated Parts Breakdown....................................... 6-5
Removing the Keyboard Enclosure....................................................................................... 7-3
Removing the Mouse Ball Cover........................................................................................... 7-3
List of Tables
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series System Configuration................................................ 1-3
System Components.............................................................................................................1-10
Interrupt Level Assignments ................................................................................................. 2-2
System Board Jumper Summary............................................................................................ 2-4
AccelECLIPSE II Video Modes............................................................................................ 2-5
AccelSTAR II Video Modes ................................................................................................. 2-6
BIOS Setup Utility Menus .................................................................................................... 2-7
BIOS Setup Utility Navigation Keys..................................................................................... 2-8
Main Menu........................................................................................................................... 2-9
Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu..............................................................................2-10
Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu..........................................................................2-11
Keyboard Submenu..............................................................................................................2-11
Advanced Menu...................................................................................................................2-12
PCI Configuration Submenus...............................................................................................2-12
PCI Device, Slot 1 - Slot 4 Submenus ..................................................................................2-13
Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu......................................................................2-13
Advanced Chipset Control ...................................................................................................2-14

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Security Menu......................................................................................................................2-14
Server Menu ........................................................................................................................2-16
System Management Submenu.............................................................................................2-16
Server Management Information Submenu...........................................................................2-17
Console Redirection Submenu .............................................................................................2-17
Boot Menu...........................................................................................................................2-18
Boot Device Priority Submenu.............................................................................................2-18
IDE Hard Drive Submenu....................................................................................................2-18
Removable Devices .............................................................................................................2-18
Exit Menu............................................................................................................................2-19
Symbios Configuration Utility Main Menu...........................................................................2-20
Symbios SCSI Configuration Keys.......................................................................................2-20
Adapter Setup Screen...........................................................................................................2-21
SYM53C875 Adapter 1 - SCSI Hard Disk Drives ................................................................2-22
SYM53C875 Adapter 2 - SCSI Removable Media Devices..................................................2-22
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series Disassembly Sequence .............................................. 3-2
System Board Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 4-2
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments........................................................................................ 4-3
Serial Interface Pin Assignments........................................................................................... 4-4
Keyboard and Mouse Pin Assignments ................................................................................. 4-4
Universal Serial Bus Connector Pin Assignments.................................................................. 4-5
Supported DIMMs................................................................................................................ 4-6
Sample DIMM Upgrade Paths .............................................................................................. 4-6
DIMM Socket Pin Assignments ............................................................................................ 4-7
IDE Interface Pin Assignments ............................................................................................4-10
SCSI Narrow Interface Pin Assignments..............................................................................4-11
SCSI Wide Interface Pin Assignments..................................................................................4-12
Diskette Drive Pin Assignments...........................................................................................4-12
PCI Bus Pin Assignments.....................................................................................................4-14
ISA Bus Connector Pin Assignments ...................................................................................4-15
Power Supply ATX Power Connector Pin Assignments .......................................................4-16
Power Supply Main Power Connector Pin Assignments.......................................................4-16
Auxiliary Power (non-ATX Connector)................................................................................4-17
Chassis Fan Connector.........................................................................................................4-18
Heatsink Fan Connector.......................................................................................................4-18
LAN Connector RJ-45 Pin Assignments...............................................................................4-18
Front Panel Connector Pin Assignments...............................................................................4-19
AT-Style Front Panel Connector Pin Assignments................................................................4-19
System Board Components ..................................................................................................4-24
System Memory Addresses..................................................................................................4-28
Microphone In Connector Pin Assignments........................................................................... 5-2
Line In Connector Pin Assignments ...................................................................................... 5-3
Line Out Connector Pin Assignments.................................................................................... 5-3
CD Audio In Connector Pin Assignments.............................................................................. 5-3
Modem In Connector Pin Assignments ................................................................................. 5-4
AccelSTAR II VGA Interface Connector Pin Assignments.................................................... 5-4
AccelSTAR II Video In Pin Assignments.............................................................................. 5-5
AccelSTAR II Video Out Pin Assignments........................................................................... 5-5
AccelECLIPSE II VGA Interface Connector Pin Assignments .............................................. 5-6
3C905-TX Network Board RJ-45 Pin Assignments............................................................... 5-6

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Ordering Parts and Options................................................................................................... 6-2
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series System FRU List....................................................... 6-2
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series System Documentation and Packaging ...................... 6-6
Problems and Solutions......................................................................................................... 8-6
NEC CSD Service and Support Telephone Numbers............................................................. 9-2
System Specifications ..........................................................................................................10-2
System Board Specifications................................................................................................10-3
IntelliMouse Specifications..................................................................................................10-4
Logitech MouseMan Mouse Specifications..........................................................................10-4
Keyboard Specifications ......................................................................................................10-5
System Unit Specifications...................................................................................................10-5
Diskette Drive Specifications...............................................................................................10-6
8.4-GB IBM DHEA Hard Drive Specifications....................................................................10-7
8.4-GB Maxtor DiamondMax Hard Drive Specifications......................................................10-8
8.4-GB Quantum Fireball Hard Drive Specifications............................................................10-9
14.4 IDE Hard Drive Specifications ...................................................................................10-10
Power Supply Specifications..............................................................................................10-11
Fax/Modem Board Specifications.......................................................................................10-11
AccelSTARII Specifications ..............................................................................................10-12
AccelECLIPSE II™Specifications......................................................................................10-12
3COM 3C905-TX Network Board Specifications...............................................................10-13
Sound Board Specifications ...............................................................................................10-14
Lite-On 32X CD-ROM Drive Specifications......................................................................10-15
Lucky Goldstar 32X CD-ROM Drive Specifications ..........................................................10-17
NEC 32X CD-ROM Drive Specifications ..........................................................................10-18
PC Adapter Device Specifications......................................................................................10-19
Tape Backup Unit Specifications........................................................................................10-20
Zip Drive Specifications.....................................................................................................10-21
Speaker Specifications.......................................................................................................10-22
Environmental and Safety Specifications............................................................................10-22
Compliance........................................................................................................................10-23

Preface xi
Preface
This manual contains technical information for servicing and repairing the NEC
PowerMate®Professional 9000E Series workstations manufactured by NEC
Computer Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc. 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 illustrated parts lists. The manual is prepared for NEC CSD trained
customer engineers, system analysts, service center personnel, and dealers.
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 video modes. Also included is information on system utilities,
including the BIOS update utility, the Symbios Configuration Utility, the NEC
OS Restore CD, and NEC Select Install CD.
Section 3 — Disasssembly and Reassembly,provides computer disassembly
and reassembly procedures. Each procedure is supported by detailed
disassembly illustrations.
Section 4 — System Board,includes information on cable and board
connectors, jumper settings, and upgrade sockets. Also provided is information
on board components, pin assignments, and memory map.
Section 5 — Expansion Boards,provides cable connector information and pin
assignments for the expansion boards installed in the system.
Section 6 — Illustrated Parts Breakdown,includes an exploded view diagram
(illustrated parts breakdown) and parts lists for field-replaceable parts.
Section 7 — Preventive Maintenance,provides recommended maintenance
information for maintaining the system in top condition.
Section 8 — Troubleshooting,includes information for isolating possible
computer problems and finding their solutions.
Section 9 — NEC CSD Information Services,lists telephone numbers for
obtaining service. The section also includes information on NEC CSD technical
support, website, bulletin board service, and FaxFlashSM service.
Section 10 — Specifications,provides specifications on the major components
in the system, including the system board, power supply, diskette drive, hard
drives, and sound system.
Appendix A — Release Notes,describes recommended operating procedures
not documented in other PowerMate Professional 9000E Series documentation.

Abbreviations xiii
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
DRAM dynamic RAM
DVD digital versatile disc
ECC error checking and correction
ECP extended capabilities port
EDO extended data output
EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter
EIDE Enhanced IDE
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
ftp file transfer protocol
Abbreviations

xiv Abbreviations
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
ISA Industry Standard
Architecture
ISP internet service provider
IRQ interrupt request
K kilo (1024)
k kilo (1000)
KB kilobyte
Kbps Kilobits per second
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
NIC network interface card
NMI Non-maskable Interrupt
ns nanosecond
NSRC National Service Response
Center
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

Abbreviations xv
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
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
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
Wwrite
www world wide web

1
System Overview
 Configurations
 Features
 Components

1-2 System Overview
This section provides an overview of the NEC PowerMateProfessional 9000E
Series workstation configurations. The section highlights system hardware
features, front, back, and inside features, and system security features. Also
included are brief descriptions of the major components comprising the system.
Configurations
NEC PowerMate Professional 9000E Series workstations are built-to-order
systems for commercial offices. The systems feature one or two Intel
PentiumII processors, four dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets, and
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). The system also
features two universal serial bus (USB) ports, two serial ports, and a parallel
port. Ultra direct memory access (DMA), remote wakeup (“Wake-On LAN”),
and chassis intrusion monitoring are also supported. All systems come with a
sound board.
Build choices include intelligent device electronics (IDE) hard drives of
8.4 gigabyte (GB) or 14.4 GB, and ultra wide SCSI hard drives of 4.55 GB or
9.1 GB. Minimum system memory is 32-megabyte (MB) and is available in
64-MB, 128-MB, and 256-MB DIMM modules. Memory configurations range
from 64 MB to 1 GB. Systems come with a choice of workstation-class PCI
graphics boards.
Additional build choices include fax/modem, sound, video, and peripheral
devices such as CD-ROM drives.
The following figure shows the components shipped with the PowerMate
Professional 9000E Series system (the monitor and speakers are optional).
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series System Components
A– Monitor (sold separately) B– System Unit
C– Left Speaker (speakers not available with all units)
D– Keyboard E– Mouse F– Right Speaker (speakers not available with all units)

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The following table lists the PowerMate Professional 9000E Series system
configurations.
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series System Configuration
Component Description
System Board Intel N440BX
CPU* Pentium II 266 MHz MMX (66 MHz external)
Pentium II 300 MHz MMX (66 MHz external)
Pentium II 333 MHz MMX (66 MHz external)
Pentium II 350 MHz MMX (100 MHz external)
Pentium II 400 MHz MMX (100 MHz external)
Pentium II 450 MHz MMX (100 MHz external)
System RAM* 64 MB (minimum) to 1 GB of SDRAM X72 100 MHz ECC DIMMs in four sockets
Hard Drive* IDE Ultra DMA/33:
8.4 GB (Maxtor 88400D8, Quantum SE84A012, IBM DHEA-38451)
14.4 GB (IBM DTTA-371440)
Ultra Wide SCSI
4.55 GB (Seagate ST34572W, Quantum VK45W012)
9.1 GB (Seagate ST39173LW LVD)
Cache 512-KB Pipeline Burst SRAM integrated on processor cartridge
Diskette Drive 3.5-inch 1.44-MB (NEC FD1231H-013, Samsung SFD-321B, or TEAC FD-235HF)
Power Supply 260-watt
Keyboard Chicony 8963
Mouse* Logitech MouseMan 3-button M-S35
Microsoft®IntelliMouse
CD-ROM Drive NEC 32X
Lucky Goldstar 32X
Lite-On Technology 32X
Fax/Modem Board** U.S. Robotics®56.6 Kbps Python (80-661749-00)
Graphics Board* AccelGRAPHICS®AccelSTAR™ II (Permedia 2) with 8 MB video memory
AccelGraphics AccelsEclipse II™ (3D Pro) with 32 MB video memory
SCSI Controller Symbios SYM53C876 dual function controller with ultra wide and legacy narrow
interfaces
LAN Controller Intel 82558 Controller for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
IDE Controller Ultra DMA/33 dual port IDE controller via PIIX4E
Sound Board Creative Labs Sound Blaster AWE64D PCI board
Zip Drive** Iomega®100-MB Zip Drive
PC Card Adapter** SCM X2P ISA board and “Swapbox” adapter
Tape Backup Drive** Seagate Travan 4/8-GB Tape Backup Device
Speakers** Altec-Lansing 9-watt (ASC-90R)
* Component varies by system
** Built-to-order component

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Features
The system’s front, back, and inside features are described in the following
paragraphs. Also included are descriptions of the system’s security features.
Front Features
The following figures identify the components, lamps, and controls on the front
of the system. Brief descriptions of the components follow the figures.
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series Front View
A– 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device B– System Lamps C– Power Button
D– Diskette Drive
System Controls and Lamps
A– Power Lamp B– Disk Lamp

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System controls allow the selection of specific system operations. Lamps
visually alert the user to the status of system operation. The system has the
following devices, controls, and lamps on the front of the system (see the
preceding figures for device, control, and lamp locations).
 Diskette drive — copy data files to and from a diskette or as a bootable
drive for loading and starting programs from a diskette.
 CD-ROM drive — load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) and
play audio CDs.
 Disk lamp — when lit, indicates that the hard drive is active. A lit lamp
indicates that the hard drive is reading or writing data.
 Power lamp — a steady green lamp indicates power is on to all
components.
 Power button — turns system power on or off.
Back Features
The back of the workstation contains external connectors, a power socket, and
expansion board slots. The following figures identify the connectors on the back
of the system. Brief descriptions of each connector follow the figures.
PowerMate Professional 9000E Series Back View
A– Mouse Port B– Keyboard Port C– COM1 Port D– Printer Port
E– LAN Connector F– COM2 Port G– VGA Monitor Connector
H– Security Slot I– Locking Tab J– USB Ports K– Audio Connectors

1-6 System Overview
Audio Connectors
A– Line In Jack B– Microphone In Jack C– Line Out Jack
External connectors allow the attachment of peripheral devices such as a
monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer. The system has the following external
connectors.

LAN connector — The RJ-45 local area network (LAN) connector on the
system board permits connection of the system to an Ethernet LAN for
communication with other computers.
A network board comes with some systems.

Audio connectors — The following audio connectors are on the back of
the sound board:
microphone in jack. This jack allows the connection of a microphone
for recording audio information in data files.
line in jack. This jack allows the connection of a stereo audio device
such as a stereo amplifier, cassette, or minidisc player for playback or
recording.
line out jack. This jack allows the connection of an amplified output
device such as powered speakers, stereo tape recorder, or an external
amplifier for audio output. Use this jack for ordered speakers.
MIDI/game port connector
Connect a digital musical instrument to create your own musical
instrument digital interface (MIDI) files. You can also connect a
joystick for playing games.

USB ports — The two USB ports permit the connection of up to 127
USB-configured peripheral devices such as printers, monitors, modems,
mouse, and game pads/joysticks.

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 Serial ports — Serial port 1 (COM1) and serial port 2 (COM2) allow the
connection of serial devices with 9-pin connectors. The devices include a
pointing device, serial printer, or modem.
 Keyboard port — Attach a keyboard (PS/2®-compatible, 101-,
102-, or 104-key) with a 6-pin mini DIN connector to this port.
 Mouse port — Attach a mouse (PS/2-compatible) to this port.
 Printer port — Attach a parallel printer with a 25-pin connector to this
port.
 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 the graphics board
connector.
 Expansion board slots — Use these slots to install up to five optional
boards (graphics, fax/modem, SCSI).
 Fax/modem ports — Some systems come with a 56-Kbps fax/modem
board in an expansion slot. The board allows the connection of a phone
line to the system for fax and data communications. The fax/modem
board is V.90- and x2-compatible.
Inside Features
The following figure shows the interior of the workstation and its major areas. A
list of features follows the figure.
Inside the System
A– Power Supply B– Accessible Device Cage C– Drive Cage
D– Expansion Slots E– System Board F– Sound Board