NEC VERSA FXI User manual

NEC Versa®FXi Series Notebook Computers
VERSA FXI
SERVICE AND REFERENCE
MANUAL

First Printing — December 2000
Copyright 2000
NEC Computers Inc.
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Sacramento, CA 95828
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Contents iii
Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................vii
Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................................ix
1 System Overview
Getting to Know the NEC Versa.................................................................................................... 1-2
Around the Front of the System..................................................................................................... 1-2
LCD Panel............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Base Unit ................................................................................................................................ 1-3
Power Button........................................................................................................................... 1-5
Keyboard Panel....................................................................................................................... 1-5
Front Features.......................................................................................................................... 1-7
Around the Back of the System ..................................................................................................... 1-8
Around the Left Side of the System............................................................................................... 1-8
Around the Right Side of the System.............................................................................................1-9
Around the Bottom of the System.................................................................................................1-10
Internal Components....................................................................................................................1-10
Battery Pack...........................................................................................................................1-10
Hard Disk Drive .....................................................................................................................1-11
CMOS Battery........................................................................................................................1-11
Bridge Battery........................................................................................................................1-11
ChipSet........................................................................................................................................1-11
2 System Configuration and Setup
Power Sources for Your NEC Versa.............................................................................................. 2-2
Using the AC Adapter ............................................................................................................. 2-2
Connecting the AC Adapter..................................................................................................... 2-3
Powering On Your System....................................................................................................... 2-3
Using the Main Battery Pack.................................................................................................... 2-4
Determining Battery Status......................................................................................................2-4
Low Battery Status.................................................................................................................. 2-5
Returning the Battery to its Normal State................................................................................. 2-5
Extending Battery Life............................................................................................................. 2-5
Battery Handling ..................................................................................................................... 2-5
Replacing the Battery............................................................................................................... 2-5
Charging the Battery................................................................................................................ 2-8
Battery Precautions.................................................................................................................. 2-8
Precautions for Recharging the Battery..................................................................................... 2-8
System Batteries...................................................................................................................... 2-9
Main Battery................................................................................................................. 2-9
CMOS Battery.............................................................................................................. 2-9
Bridge Battery.............................................................................................................. 2-9
BIOS Setup................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Pausing the Screen..................................................................................................................2-10
BIOS Setup Main Menu..........................................................................................................2-10
Looking at Screens .................................................................................................................2-11
Using Keys.............................................................................................................................2-11
Checking/Setting System Parameters......................................................................................2-12
Resetting System Parameters..................................................................................................2-12
Standard CMOS Setup............................................................................................................2-12
Advanced CMOS Setup..........................................................................................................2-13
System Security Setup ............................................................................................................2-13
Security Protection .................................................................................................................2-14
Power Management Setup ......................................................................................................2-15
Boot Device Setup..................................................................................................................2-17

iv Contents
Peripheral Setup.....................................................................................................................2-18
Other BIOS Setup Options......................................................................................................2-18
Updating the BIOS.......................................................................................................................2-19
Obtaining the BIOS Update....................................................................................................2-19
Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette.......................................................................................2-19
Enabling the BIOS Flash Switch.............................................................................................2-20
Performing the BIOS Update..................................................................................................2-21
NEC Utilities...............................................................................................................................2-22
NEC Customize Utility...........................................................................................................2-22
NEC Customize Utility Screen.....................................................................................2-22
Using the NEC Customize Utility................................................................................2-22
HDPREPEZ Utility ................................................................................................................2-23
Using the HDPREPEZ Utility......................................................................................2-23
SpeedStep Applet.........................................................................................................................2-23
Application and Driver CD ..........................................................................................................2-23
Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 2000...............................................2-24
Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98 ..................................................2-24
Application and Driver CD Dialog Box...................................................................................2-24
Installing the Application and Driver CD Software..................................................................2-24
3 Disassembly and Reassembly
Required Tools and Equipment ......................................................................................................3-2
Disassembly...................................................................................................................................3-2
Battery.....................................................................................................................................3-2
Memory Module and Switch Settings .......................................................................................3-4
Switch Settings.........................................................................................................................3-5
Keyboard .................................................................................................................................3-6
VersaGlide Assembly...............................................................................................................3-7
Hard Disk Drive.......................................................................................................................3-9
Top Cover................................................................................................................................3-9
Mini-PCI LAN.......................................................................................................................3-11
PC Card Assembly.................................................................................................................3-11
LED Status Board...................................................................................................................3-12
IR/Sound Board......................................................................................................................3-13
Bridge Battery........................................................................................................................3-14
Speakers.................................................................................................................................3-15
Main Board, Fan/Heat Plate, Modem Board, and CMOS Battery.............................................3-15
Reassembly..................................................................................................................................3-18
4 System Board Layout
LED Status Board..........................................................................................................................4-2
IR/Sound Board.............................................................................................................................4-2
Connector Board............................................................................................................................4-2
Video/USB Board..........................................................................................................................4-3
Main Board....................................................................................................................................4-3
Mini-PCI LAN...............................................................................................................................4-4
5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Illustrated Parts Breakdown............................................................................................................5-2
Parts List .......................................................................................................................................5-3
6 Preventive Maintenance
Cleaning the Notebook Exterior .....................................................................................................6-2
Cleaning the Notebook Interior ......................................................................................................6-2
Protecting the Disk Drive and Diskette Drive .................................................................................6-2
Handling the Battery Pack..............................................................................................................6-3
Maintaining the LCD Quality.........................................................................................................6-3

Contents v
7 Troubleshooting
Quick Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 7-2
Helpful Questions......................................................................................................................... 7-4
8 Getting Service and Support
Services and Support Contact Information..................................................................................... 8-2
Web Site....................................................................................................................................... 8-2
FTP Site........................................................................................................................................ 8-3
Email/Fax to Support Services....................................................................................................... 8-3
NEC Computers Support Services................................................................................................. 8-3
9 Specifications
System Components...................................................................................................................... 9-2
Connector Locations..................................................................................................................... 9-7
Memory Map................................................................................................................................ 9-8
Interrupt Controllers...................................................................................................................... 9-9
Glossary
Index