NEC VERSA SXI, Service And Reference Manual

Page 1: ...NEC VERSA SXI SERIES S E R V I C E A N D R E F E R E N C E M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific pr...

Page 3: ...Setup Power Sources for Your NEC Versa 2 2 AC Adapter 2 2 Connecting the AC Adapter 2 2 Powering On Your System 2 2 Powering On with Windows 2000 2 3 Main Battery Pack 2 3 Determining Battery Status 2...

Page 4: ...DPREPEZ with Windows NT 2 22 Application and Driver CD 2 22 Launching the Application and Driver CD 2 22 Windows 98 Environment 2 22 Windows 2000 NT Environment 2 22 Installing the Software 2 22 3 Dis...

Page 5: ...6 3 Maintaining the LCD Quality 6 3 7 Troubleshooting Quick Troubleshooting 7 2 Helpful Questions 7 5 8 Getting Services and Support Services and Support Contact Information 8 2 Web Site 8 2 Email to...

Page 6: ...ate the notebook Chapter 3 Disassembly and Reassembly provides detailed instructions on how to disassemble the notebook Chapter 4 System Board Layout shows the system boards and the board connectors C...

Page 7: ...ss DMAC DMA controller DOS disk operating system DRAM dynamic RAM DVD digital video disk ECC error checking and correction ECP enhanced capabilities port EDO extended data output EGA Enhanced Graphics...

Page 8: ...ripheral interface PROM programmable ROM QFP quad flat pack RAM random access memory RAMDAC RAM digital to analog converter RAS row address strobe RGB red green blue RGBI red green blue intensity ROM...

Page 9: ...ut the NEC Versa SXi Notebook Around the Front of the System Around the Back of the System Around the Left Side of the System Around the Right Side of the System Around the Bottom of the System Intern...

Page 10: ...XGA LCD panel provides high resolution display for sharp effective visuals In addition your system provides a high performance hard disk drive a diskette drive or SuperDisk drive PC card support and e...

Page 11: ...s keys For more details about using the system s function keys see the section Keyboard later in this chapter The LCD panel provides the following status LEDs Power Status LED lights green when the sy...

Page 12: ...s LEDs Keeps you informed of your NEC Versa s current operating status See the following section for details about the operating status LEDs Power Button Press the Power button to power on power off a...

Page 13: ...s in effect Num Lock lights when Num Lock mode is active Power Button The Power button is a smart switch meaning that it recognizes when the system is in Standby mode in Windows 98 2000 or in Suspend...

Page 14: ...nction keys Twelve function keys F1 through F12 are available on the NEC Versa keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Several keys are preprogrammed with dual...

Page 15: ...alculator The keypad is ideal for entering long lists of numbers When you press NumLock again the keys revert to their normal functions as typewriter keys Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let y...

Page 16: ...ional Kensington Lock PS 2 Port Connects an external PS 2 style mouse or a PS 2 style keyboard to the system With an optional Y cable adapter you can connect both a mouse and a keyboard at the same ti...

Page 17: ...lows you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices printers monitors scanners etc to your NEC Versa External Microphone MIC Connects an external microphone for monophonic recording or ampli...

Page 18: ...aker Provides stereo sound for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure The built in sound system also supports 3D sound which simulates the latest surround sound technology LCD Lid Latch S...

Page 19: ...ell or twelve cell Lithium Ion Li Ion battery NEC VersaBay III Release Latch Releases a device from the NEC VersaBay III Internal Components Review the following sections for a description of the syst...

Page 20: ...g it on battery power for the first time Doing so insures that the bridge battery is fully charged and that no data is lost during a battery change Chipset The following table provides information on...

Page 21: ...2 System Configuration and Setup Power Sources for Your NEC Versa BIOS Setup Updating the BIOS NEC Utilities Application and Driver CD...

Page 22: ...user replaceable or serviceable parts inside Dangerous voltage in the AC adapter can cause serious personal injury or death The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer and must meet EN609050 st...

Page 23: ...inted on the battery Determining Battery Status Your NEC Versa system provides tools to help you keep track of the main battery s power level If your system is configured to display the power icon on...

Page 24: ...ault setting for a critical low battery state is Standby Standby does not power down your system to conserve battery power NECC recommends that you change the Windows 98 2000 Standby default setting f...

Page 25: ...dren Replacing the Battery The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end Replace batteries that display these symptoms Shorter work times Discoloration warping Hot to the touch S...

Page 26: ...2 6 System Configuration and Setup 3 Slide the battery out of the system Removing the battery 4 Slide the battery into the bay until securely locked into place Inserting the battery...

Page 27: ...and damage If the battery leaks If the battery leaks onto skin or clothing wash the area immediately with clean water Battery fluid can cause a skin rash and damage fabric If battery fluid gets into...

Page 28: ...lost during a battery change BIOS Setup Your NEC Versa SXi computer comes with a hardware program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view and set system parameters BIOS Setup also allows you to set...

Page 29: ...u items Looking at Screens BIOS setup screens have three areas as described next Parameters The left side of the screen This area lists parameters and their current settings Available Options and Help...

Page 30: ...tility consists of a number of screens each representing a specific area of the BIOS The following tables list the BIOS parameters their factory default settings alternate settings and a description o...

Page 31: ...in your system Time Sets the time enter the current hour minute and second in hr min sec 24 hour format To set the time use the Tab or arrow keys to move from field to field Use the PgUp or PgDn key t...

Page 32: ...ervisor Password has been set yet Yes if a Supervisor Password has already been set Yes No Assign HDD Password Press Enter Internal HDD Password Disabled Enabled VersaBay HDD Password Disabled Enabled...

Page 33: ...Advanced Hard Disk Drive Passwords Your NEC Versa allows you to establish password protection for the internal hard disk drive and for an optional hard disk drive installed in the NEC VersaBay III Har...

Page 34: ...n another system you cannot access the data on the hard drive If the hard drive is installed in another NEC Versa system with hard disk drive security enabled the password must be entered to allow acc...

Page 35: ...ower Management under AC Off On Power Savings Level Longest Life High Perform Custom Off CPU Speed Control 100 12 5 25 50 Hard Disk Timeout 1 2 minutes 5 30 45 sec 1 4 6 8 10 15 min Off Video Timeout...

Page 36: ...imeout Sets the time delay before your video powers off Peripheral Timeout Sets the time delay before your peripherals are controlled by power management Audio Device Timeout Enables and disables audi...

Page 37: ...d IDE Disabled Floppy SuperDsk CD DVD Try Other Boot Devices Yes No 1 st IDE Hard Drive Internal VersaBay 2 nd IDE Hard Drive VersaBay Internal 1 Bootable device when set to IDE hard drive Only one ID...

Page 38: ...ns USB Controller Enables or disables the USB controller Internal Hard Drive Enables or disables the IDE controller Serial Port Disables the port or changes its IRQ and COM port assignment Parallel Po...

Page 39: ...e the diskette BIOS flash ready Refer to the readme txt file on the diskette before using the diskette Follow these instructions to prepare the BIOS Update Diskette 1 Scan your hard drive for any comp...

Page 40: ...you to remove the diskette from the drive 7 Remove the diskette and press any key to continue The utility updates the BIOS Power off your computer The next time you power on your computer you will ha...

Page 41: ...to the system s hard drive then powers down the system to conserve battery power The HDPREPEZ utility creates a file large enough 256 MB to accommodate the entire memory contents of your system The S...

Page 42: ...omputer on the desktop and then click the CD icon The Application and Driver CD dialog box appears Windows 2000 NT Environment 1 Insert the Application and Driver CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Double cli...

Page 43: ...1 Click the selection tab of your choice 2 Click the desired application driver or utility 3 Click the Install button to install your selection Follow the on screen instructions to install your selec...

Page 44: ...bly Battery NEC VersaBay III Hard Disk Drive Memory Module Mini PCI LAN Modem Keyboard Heatplate Top Cover LED Button Assembly LCD Panel VersaGlide Bridge Battery CMOS Battery Speakers Connector Board...

Page 45: ...instructions that follow When disassembling the system unit follow these general rules Turn off the system and disconnect all power and all options including the AC adapter if connected and battery pa...

Page 46: ...Disassembly and Reassembly 3 3 2 Locate and press the battery release latches Pressing the battery release latches A Battery Release Latches 3 Slide the battery out of the system Removing the battery...

Page 47: ...ock and release latch on the bottom of the unit Locating the VersaBay III lock and latch A Latch B Lock 3 Slide the lock to the unlocked position before releasing the latch 4 Slide the latch toward th...

Page 48: ...el and turn the system over 2 Remove the battery 3 Remove the disk drive as follows Locate the disk drive lock lever in the battery bay Push the lock lever to the left Locating the lock lever A Lock L...

Page 49: ...emove the screw and bay cover 3 Remove the memory module as follows Press the locking tabs away from the sides of the SO DIMM and hold while gently lifting on the edge of the SO DIMM When the edge of...

Page 50: ...ifting on the edge of the card When the edge of the card pops up and is at approximately a 60 degree angle pull the card from the socket Removing the mini PCI LAN modem A Locking Tabs C Connector CN25...

Page 51: ...y from the system Removing the LED button panel 4 Gently lift up the edge of the keyboard nearest the LCD Once the keyboard is angled up slide the its lower edge back slightly to free its tabs from th...

Page 52: ...crew 3 Disconnect the fan cable from connector CN12 on the main board 4 Remove the heatplate assembly Top Cover The top cover is secured by thirteen screws that are accessed from the bottom of the sys...

Page 53: ...ving the bottom screws A Screws 3 Locate and remove the eight screws that secure the underside of the top cover Removing the top cover screws recessed A Screws 4 Turn the system over and open the LCD...

Page 54: ...of top cover A Screws 3 C VersaGlide Cable Connector B LED Button Cable 6 Disconnect the VersaGlide cable from connector DCN5 on the connector board 7 Disconnect the LED button cable from DCN3 on the...

Page 55: ...move the keyboard heatplate and top cover 2 Locate and remove the screw securing the LED button assembly to the top cover Removing the LED button assembly screw A LED Button Assembly B Screw 3 Lift th...

Page 56: ...these steps to remove the LCD panel 1 Remove the keyboard heatplate and top cover 2 Locate and remove the two screws securing the LCD panel to the top cover Removing the LDC panel screws A Screws 3 P...

Page 57: ...as follows 1 Remove the keyboard heatplate and top cover 2 Turn the top cover over 3 Locate and remove the four screws securing the VersaGlide assembly to the top cover Removing the VersaGlide assemb...

Page 58: ...the connector board 3 Remove the bridge battery The bridge battery is secured using two sided tape Removing the bridge battery CMOS Battery Remove the CMOS battery as follows 1 Remove the keyboard he...

Page 59: ...ove the keyboard heatplate and top cover 2 Locate the speakers and speaker cable Locating the speakers and cable A Speakers with Cables 3 Disconnect the speaker cable from CN19 on the main board 4 Car...

Page 60: ...te top cover bridge battery and CMOS battery 2 Locate and remove the three screws securing the connector board Removing the connector board screws A Connector Board B Screws 3 Lift the connector board...

Page 61: ...brackets Remove the plastic cover over the battery connector at the front of the system 2 Using a nut driver remove the five hex screws securing the main board Locating the hex screws A Plastic Cover...

Page 62: ...lt is OFF for U S Switch 4 Password Override Switch Default is OFF If you forget your password and cannot access the data on your NEC Versa change the setting to ON to erase your current password Swit...

Page 63: ...ector board and main board 2 Remove the connector bracket from the main board by removing the securing screws Locating connector bracket screws A Hex Screws B Screws 3 Turn the Main board over and rem...

Page 64: ...e the processor locking screw Using a flat head screwdriver turn the locking screw one half turn counter clockwise to unlock the processor Locating the locking screw A Screw 3 Lift the processor out o...

Page 65: ...4 System Board Layout Connector Board Main Board...

Page 66: ...nnector Board Connector board front A Connector DCN6 Keyboard D Connector DCN5 VersaGlide B Connector DCN7 Bridge Battery E Connector DCN3 LED Button Cable C Connector DCN4 CMOS Battery F Connector DC...

Page 67: ...ctor CN20 Connector Board C Connector CN12 Fan H Connector CN19 Speakers D Connector CN16 VBIII I Connector CN6 Microphone E Connector CN21 Connector Board J Connector PC Card Assembly Connector Main...

Page 68: ...5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Illustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List...

Page 69: ...5 2 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Illustrated Parts Breakdown...

Page 70: ...sembly 8 Suspend Switch Board 9 Top Cover Sub Assembly 10 VersaGlide Sub Assembly 11 CMOS Battery 12 Bridge Battery 13 Left Internal Frame for AC Jack Plate 14 Right Internal Frame for Bridge Battery...

Page 71: ...ers 2 31 Rubber bumpers 4 32 Bottom Base Sub Assembly 33 Memory Bay Cover 34 Main Battery 8 Cell 12 Cell 35 Hard Disk Drive Unit 36 Hard Disk Drive Plastic Casing with handle 37 Hard Disk Drive Panel...

Page 72: ...6 Preventive Maintenance Cleaning the Notebook Exterior Cleaning the Notebook Interior Protecting the Disk Drive Handling the Battery Pack Maintaining the LCD Quality...

Page 73: ...Interior When servicing the inside of the notebook remove dust and other foreign particles from inside the system unit as follows 1 Remove the top cover and keyboard using the disassembly procedures...

Page 74: ...xcessive shock and vibration Do not expose the battery pack to direct sunlight moisture chemical compounds or extreme heat Do not disassemble the battery pack Do not use the battery pack to power othe...

Page 75: ...7 Troubleshooting Quick Troubleshooting Helpful Questions...

Page 76: ...f the LCD panel is connected properly Replace the main board LCD screen does not show display Check if the power saving mode is activated Press any key or press the Power button to resume operation an...

Page 77: ...e other slot Replace the memory module Replace the main board External keyboard or PS 2 mouse does not work Check if the keyboard or mouse is connected properly Check if the PS 2 Y cable is being used...

Page 78: ...enabled in BIOS Setup Check if File Sharing and the Computer name are both set properly Check if the Infrared Monitor is activated Check if the IR ports on both systems are blocked or obstructed Check...

Page 79: ...o the computer Is the battery fully charged Is the computer turned on and the Power LED activated Is the LCD display switched to the external monitor Are all cables and devices connected properly and...

Page 80: ...8 Getting Services and Support Services and Support Contact Information Web Site Email to Support Services Support Services...

Page 81: ...ions and help solve any problems you may have with your system should that ever be necessary Web Site If you have a modem or a network board you can access the NEC Computers Web site You can do this t...

Page 82: ...usiness day Support Services NEC Computers also offers direct technical support through Support Services NEC Computers Support Services is for U S and Canadian customers only international customers s...

Page 83: ...9 Specifications System Components Connector Locations Memory Map Interrupt Controllers...

Page 84: ...e RAM 256 KB On die TAG RAM 32K x 8 bit Speed 15ns Read Only Memory 512 KB x 8 bit Flash ROM Calendar Clock Year month day hour minute second maintained by internal back up battery Input Output I O Fa...

Page 85: ...ive matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT Extended Graphics Array XGA color display Resolution 1024 x 768 Colors 16 million maximum Keyboard Membrane 87 keys both U S and International with standard QWERTY...

Page 86: ...16 6 MB sec PIO mode4 DMA mode2 33 3 MB sec ultra DMA Media data rates 88 0 bit sec 118 0 bit sec Mean Time Between Errors MTBF 300 000 hours 24X speed CD ROM Drive Type 5 inch CD ROM Pack Average Dat...

Page 87: ...CD Video CD Enhanced Music CD CD TEXT DVD Compatibility DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD R 3 95G CD Read Write Drive Speed Read max 20X CDRW max 14X Read Transfer Rate 150 KB s normal speed 3000 KB s 20X maximu...

Page 88: ...S Battery Provides battery backup and prevents data loss in CMOS RAM Charges when system is connected to AC power Dimensions System Width 12 1 in 308 mm Depth 9 9 in 253 mm Height 1 5 in 37 2 mm Weigh...

Page 89: ...ard CMOS Battery DCN5 Connector Board VersaGlide DCN6 Connector Board Keyboard DCN7 Connector Board Bridge Battery DCN8 Connector Board Not Used CN8 Main board LCD Panel Switch CN9 Main Board LCD Pane...

Page 90: ...ations Memory used by the OS device drivers TSRs and all DOS applications 0A0000 0AFFFFh 64 KB Video Buffer EGA and VGA 0B0000 0B7FFFh 32 KB Video Buffer monochrome CGA color VGA monochrome 0B8000 0BF...

Page 91: ...sing priority System Interrupt Controllers Controller Master Slave Priority Name Device Master 0 IRQ00 SystemTimer 1 Master 1 IRQ01 Keyboard Master 2 IRQ02 Programmable Controller Slave 3 IRQ08 Real t...

Page 92: ...o ROM that controls the real time clock keyboard disk drives video display and other peripheral devices bit Binary digit The smallest unit of computer data bits per second bps A unit of transmission A...

Page 93: ...Tube A type of display screen used in desktop monitors It forms the screen image using tiny dots called pixels See also LCD cursor A movable image on the display screen that indicates where the next...

Page 94: ...Drive Electronics A hard disk drive type that has controller electronics built into the drive and delivers high throughput interface A connection that enables two devices to communicate interrupt A s...

Page 95: ...saving modes modem MOdulator DEModulator A device that links computers over a telephone line N nonvolatile memory Storage media that retains its data when system power is turned off Nonvolatile memory...

Page 96: ...the microprocessor and external devices A cable connector is usually plugged into the port to attach the device to the computer processor In a computer a functional unit that interprets and executes...

Page 97: ...n on a computer such as operating systems word processors and spreadsheets SpeedStep technology Intel s SpeedStep technology provided with some Pentium III processors that lets you customize high perf...

Page 98: ...nd a graphics resolution of 640 by 480 pixels volatile memory Storage media that loses its data when system power is turned off Standard memory and memory that you add to the NEC Versa are volatile me...

Page 99: ...system security 2 12 Boot password 2 12 sector virus protection 2 11 Bridge battery 1 12 2 8 C CD ROM drive 1 11 Cleaning internal components 6 2 outer surface 6 2 CMOS battery 1 12 2 8 Connecting AC...

Page 100: ...n 2 2 Power on self test POST 2 8 Preparing BIOS update disk 2 19 PS 2 Hot Swap 2 12 Q Quick troubleshooting 7 2 R Recharging the battery 2 4 Recommended operating environment 9 6 Remote power on 2 16...

Page 101: ...hooting 7 2 helpful questions 7 5 U Updating the BIOS 2 19 USB ports 1 9 User password 2 12 Using the AC adapter 2 2 V Video port 1 8 Volume control 1 9 W Windows 2000 1 12 Windows 98 1 12 Windows key...

Page 102: ...t or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected...

Page 103: ...nded by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Il y a danger d explosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batte...

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