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Preface
This service and reference manual for the NEC PowerMate
®
P series computer systems
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 NEC-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 system 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 upgrades.
Section 4 — Maintenance and Troubleshooting,
provides information on cleaning the
system and helps isolate system malfunctions.
Section 5 — Repair,
includes disassembly procedures along with an exploded view
diagram of the system. Also included are parts lists for field-replaceable parts.
Appendix A — Connector Pin Assignments
, provides a list of the system boards' internal
connector pin assignments.
Appendix B — System Board Switches
, includes information on setting switches for
processor upgrades and clearing a passwords.
Summary of Contents for POWERMATE P - SERVICE MANUAL 1995
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