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Preface
This service and reference manual for NEC PowerMate
Office 2513/2516 Series
computers contains hardware and interface information for users who need an overview of
system design. The manual also includes system setup information, procedures for installing
options, and illustrated parts lists. The manual is written for NECCSD-trained customer
engineers, system analysts, service center personnel, and dealers.
The manual is organized as follows:
Section 1 — Technical Information, provides an overview of the minitower computer
features, hardware design, interface ports, and internal devices. System specifications are
listed including dimensions, weight, environment, safety compliance, power consumption,
and memory.
Section 2 — Setup and Operation, includes unpacking, setup, and operation information.
Also included are procedures for configuring the system through the Setup utility program,
setting passwords and power management features, and using the BIOS Update utility.
Section 3 — Option Installation, provides installation procedures for adding optional
expansion boards, diskette and hard disk storage devices, system and video memory, and
processor updates.
Section 4 — Maintenance and Troubleshooting, includes recommended maintenance
information, provides possible computer problems and their solutions, and provides battery
replacement procedures. Also included are NECCSD telephone numbers for obtaining
service, accessing the NECCSD Bulletin Board Service, and accessing the FastFacts™
service.
Section 5 — Repair, includes computer disassembly and reassembly procedures. Also
includes an exploded view diagram of the multimedia computer and a parts lists for field-
replaceable parts.
Appendix A — Connector Pin Assignments, provides a list of system boards’ internal
connector pin assignments and a list of external pin assignments for the keyboard, mouse,
serial ports, parallel port, and video port.
Appendix B — Hard Disk Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings, provides
specifications and jumper settings for the hard disk drives shipped with the computers.
Appendix C — System Board Jumpers, includes information on setting jumpers for
processor upgrades, and clearing a password.
Appendix D — CD-ROM Reader Specifications and Jumper Settings, gives
specifications and jumper settings for the CD-ROM reader shipped with the computers.
Appendix E — Zip Drive Specifications and Jumper Settings, gives specifications and
jumper settings for the Zip drive shipped with certain computer models.
