DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 System Reference Part Number: ER-G2BWW-UA.
February 1998 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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Laser Safety Notices All CD-ROM drives included in DIGITAL computers are classified as Class 1 laser products and comply with safety standards as set by U.S. government and applicable European agencies. No hazardous radiation is emitted from this CD-ROM drive; the laser beam is completely enclosed in the CD-ROM subassembly during all customer operation and maintenance.
Contents Preface Introduction ..................................................................................................... Related Material .............................................................................................. Latest Product Information and Updates .......................................................... DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 Computers................................................................. Features..................................................................
Contents Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ............................................. Your Computer’s Windows Enhanced Keyboard .............................................. Creating a Comfortable Working Environment ................................................. 1-24 1-26 1-27 2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility What is the BIOS Setup Utility? ....................................................................... Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility ..........................................
Contents 3 Inside Your Computer Introduction ..................................................................................................... Improving Computer Performance ................................................................... Preparing Your Computer for Expansion.......................................................... Your Computer’s Components and Connectors ............................................... Computer Components ...........................................................
Contents Installing an AGP Graphics Accelerator Card................................................... Removing Expansion Boards........................................................................... 5-10 5-14 6 Adding Mass Storage Devices Introduction ..................................................................................................... Installing Mass Storage Devices (Low Profile Computers)................................ Installing a 3½-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers)..........
Contents Short Tower System Input Power Requirements .............................................. Power Supply Requirements............................................................................ Current Requirements ..................................................................................... Low Profile (145 W) .................................................................................. Short Tower (200 W) ...............................................................................
Contents 1-7. 1-8. 1-9. 1-10. 1-11. 1-12. 1-13. 1-14. 1-15. 1-16. 3-1. 3-2. 3-3. 3-4. 3-5. 3-6. 3-7. 3-8. 3-9. 3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 4-1. 4-2. 4-3. 5-1. 5-2. 5-3. 5-4. 5-5. 5-6. 6-1. 6-2. 6-3. 6-4. 6-5. 6-6. vi Attaching the Hasp (Low Profile Computers).......................................... Attaching the Hasp (Short Tower Computers) ........................................ Connecting Speakers (Low Profile Computers) ......................................
Contents 6-7. 6-8. 6-9. 6-10. 6-11. 6-12. 6-13. 6-14. 6-15. A-1. Storage Device Bay Locations (Short Tower Computers) ....................... Removing the Front Bezel ..................................................................... Installing a 3½-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers)............................ Installing 5¼-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers)............................... Accessing the Internal 3½-Inch Device Bay (Short Tower Computers) ...
Preface Introduction P This guide describes how to operate, configure, and upgrade DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computers. The information presented will help to familiarize you with all aspects of your computer and provide a reference tool for questions you might have in the future. Related Material A Quick Setup guide is available as a supplement to this System Reference guide. This guide describes how to initially setup your computer.
Preface A Warranty and Service Information booklet is supplied with your computer. This booklet provides warranty information and a listing of phone numbers for technical support. README files come with the factory installed software and on the supplied CD-ROM disk. This information can help you setup, configure, and operate your computer. DIGITAL recommends that you read this information first. Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation documentation is provided as an on-line help file and in printed form.
Preface Features • Available in both the low profile and short tower configurations • Supports Pentium II processor with MMX Slot 1 configurations • 512 KB level 2 cache • Up to 384 MB of computer memory using 128 MB DIMMs (via three DIMM sockets) • Integrated Matrox 3D graphics controller with 2 MB of SGRAM (upgradeable to 6 MB) or a Diamond AGP 4 MB graphics card (upgradeable to 8 MB) • Integrated 16-bit stereo-quality audio (not available on all models) • Integrated DIGITAL 21143 10/100Bas
Preface Typical Low Profile Computer xii
Preface DEC00746-2 DEC00746 Typical Short Tower Computer xiii
Preface Audience This guide is written specifically for anyone responsible for configuring and expanding a DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computer. Organization This guide contains the following: xiv • Chapter 1: Beyond Quick Setup— This chapter describes your computer’s front and rear panel components, indicators, and connectors. This chapter also explains how to physically secure your computer to a desk or table, connect optional external devices (such as headphones, microphone, printer, etc.
Preface • Appendix B: Device Mapping—This appendix contains tables listing the main logic board's memory map, I/O address map, interrupt map, and DMA map. • Appendix C: Video Output Information—This appendix describes the video modes supported by your computer’s video circuitry. Conventions Convention Example Description Quick Setup Italics are typically used for titles, comments, and references to other sections of this document or other documents.
Preface Special Notices Three kinds of special notices are used in this System Reference guide to emphasize specific information. WARNING: indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided. CAUTION: indicates the presence of a hazard that might cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt software. NOTES: are used to provide additional information.
1 Beyond Quick Setup Introduction 1 This chapter describes your DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computer’s front and rear panel components, indicators, and connectors. This chapter also explains how to physically secure your computer to a desk or table, connect optional external devices (such as headphones, microphone, printer, etc.), use your computer’s Windows enhanced keyboard, and create a comfortable working environment.
Beyond Quick Setup Front Panel Controls and Indicators Figure Legend Control or Indicator Function A On/off switch Turns your computer’s power on and off. B Power LED Lights when your computer is turned on. C Reset switch(1) Resets your computer and causes POST to run. D CD-ROM drive Not available on all models. E Microphone jack(2) This jack enables you to connect a standard microphone to your computer.
Beyond Quick Setup Figure 1-1.
Beyond Quick Setup Rear Panel Connectors and Voltage Select Switch Figure Legend Connector or Switch Function A Voltage select switch Enables you to select 115 V ac input power or 230 V ac input power. B Chassis lockdown Enables you to physically anchor your computer to a fixed location. C AGP expansion card slot Enables you to install an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) expansion card. D Expansion board slots Enables you to install additional ISA and PCI expansion boards.
Beyond Quick Setup B A C D E F G H I J KL M F N O C A O N H M L G K E J I D B DEC01251-2 Figure 1-2.
Beyond Quick Setup Typical CD-ROM Front Panel (not available on all models) Some computers come with a CD-ROM drive. For all other models, the CD-ROM drive is a separately orderable option. The drive shown in Figure 1-3 is a typical front panel, showing the lights, switches, and connectors on most CD-ROM drives. The location of these items might differ depending on your CD-ROM drive.
Beyond Quick Setup Figure 1-3.
Beyond Quick Setup Removing your Computer’s Outside Cover To remove your computer’s outside cover: 1. Turn off power to all external devices connected to your computer. 2. Turn your computer off. 3. Unplug your computer and monitor power cord from the wall outlet. 4. For computers without a chassis lock, go to step 4a. For computers with a chassis lock, go to step 4b. a. Release the outside cover by loosening the rear-panel thumbscrew(s). b.
Beyond Quick Setup DEC01252-2 Figure 1-4.
Beyond Quick Setup SecureBOX (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) Your computer features SecureBOX circuitry that detects the removal of the computer cover to improve asset management of remote networked clients (see Figure 1-5). If the computer cover is removed, SecureBOX circuitry will log the event with system management software. SecureBOX features are implemented within the computer hardware and BIOS design for use with ClientWORKS and/or other system management software.
Beyond Quick Setup DEC01253-2 Figure 1-5.
Beyond Quick Setup Replacing your Computer’s Outside Cover To replace the outside cover: 1. Replace the outside cover by sliding it onto the chassis. 2. For computers without a chassis lock, go to step 2a. For computers with a chassis lock, go to step 2b. a. Secure the outside cover to the chassis using the rear panel thumbscrew(s). b. Secure the outside cover to the chassis by inserting the key and turning it clockwise.
Beyond Quick Setup DEC01252-3 Figure 1-6.
Beyond Quick Setup Chassis Lockdown A chassis lockdown hasp is located at the rear of your computer. It is either secured to the outside cover or to the side of the chassis. The hasp for low profile computers is near the top-right of the rear panel. The hasp for short tower computers is at the lower-left of the rear panel. When locked, these hasps prevent others from opening and removing the computer's outside cover. With the hasp in place, you can use a chain or cable lock to secure your computer.
Beyond Quick Setup Attaching the Hasp (Low Profile Computers) To attach the hasp: 1. Pull the hasp out from the clip at the rear edge of the cover and turn it around 180 degrees so the hasp is pointing out to the rear of the computer. 2. Insert the cover clip adjacent to the slot in the rear panel into the slots in the rib of the hasp. 3. Slide the hasp toward you and seat the rib atop the hasp securely to the outside cover. 4.
Beyond Quick Setup Attaching the Hasp (Short Tower Computers) To attach the hasp: 1. Insert the hasp tab, with the lock/cable hole, through the slot in the rear panel. 2. Slide the foot of the hasp behind the rear panel tongue and seat the foot securely. 3. Replace the outside cover, carefully sliding the left, rear-edge slot over the hasp. 4. Connect the power cord to your computer and to the wall outlet. 5. Turn on your computer and then turn on all external devices. DEC00881 Figure 1-8.
Beyond Quick Setup Connecting Speakers (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) If your computer came with integrated audio capabilities and you purchased speakers, perform the following instructions to connect them: 1. Unpack the speakers. 2. Plug the slave speaker cable into the master speaker “Speaker Output” (A, Figure 1-9 or 1-10). 3. Connect the other cable to the master speaker “Audio Input” (B, Figure 1-9 or 1-10) and to the adapter card “Speaker Out” (C, Figure 1-9 or 1-10). 4.
Beyond Quick Setup C A D B DEC01254-2 Figure 1-10.
Beyond Quick Setup Connecting Headphones (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) If your computer came with integrated audio capabilities and you purchased headphones, perform the following instructions to connect them: 1. Unpack the headphones. 2. Connect the headphones cable into the connector at the left/front of your computer. DEC00897-2 Figure 1-11.
Beyond Quick Setup Connecting a Microphone (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) If your computer came with integrated audio capabilities and you purchased a microphone, perform the following instructions to connect it: 1. Unpack the microphone and assemble the base. 2. Connect the microphone cable into the connector at the left/front of your computer.
Beyond Quick Setup DEC00897-3 Figure 1-12.
Beyond Quick Setup Connecting a Local Printer Perform the following steps to connect a local printer to your computer: 1. Look over your printer documentation and perform any pre-installation instructions before attempting to connect it to your computer. 2. Make sure your printer and computer are turned off. 3. Plug the printer cable into the appropriate printer port (the parallel port for a parallel printer and a serial port for a serial printer). 4. Turn your computer and printer on. 5.
Beyond Quick Setup DEC01177-3 Figure 1-13.
Beyond Quick Setup Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device USB simplifies connectivity requirements for plug and play external devices by consolidating ports and eliminating the need to open the computer to plug in expansion boards. If you purchased a USB device for your computer, perform the following instructions to connect it: 1. Unpack the USB device. 2. Connect the USB device cable into one of the USB port connectors at the rear of your computer.
Beyond Quick Setup DEC01255-2 Figure 1-14.
Beyond Quick Setup Your Computer’s Windows Enhanced Keyboard Your computer comes equipped with a 104-key Windows enhanced keyboard that enables you to communicate with your computer by entering data or commands. The right and left Windows keys (A and B, Figure 1-15) bring up the Start menu much like pointing and clicking the left mouse button on the Start button. These keys can be used at any time you are in the Windows shell and do not affect or change the current mouse position.
Beyond Quick Setup Creating a Comfortable Working Environment Under circumstances of poor posture or poor setup, certain recent scientific articles suggest that injuries may occur. Other articles suggest that there is no cause and effect. Because the safety of our users is a great concern, it is important to take these precautions: • Be comfortable in your work space. • Change your posture frequently. • Proceed according to the recommendations in the following table and figure. Adjust So . . .
Beyond Quick Setup Adjust So . . . Monitor No higher than the level of your eyes and at the correct distance for your vision. Avoid eye fatigue, which can be caused by glare, image quality, uncomfortable furniture, eye height, and uncorrected vision. If you cannot focus to read at different distances, you may need special glasses. Relax your eyes periodically by looking at distant objects. Work breaks Take periodic work breaks.
Beyond Quick Setup IMPORTANT: If you experience pain or discomfort during use of the PC, take a rest break and review the instructions for proper ergonomic setup and use. If the pain or discomfort continues after resuming use of the PC, discontinue use and report the condition to your job supervisor or physician. DEC00454 Figure 1-16.
2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility What is the BIOS Setup Utility? 2 The BIOS Setup utility enables you to select and store information about your computer's hardware and software permanently in the battery-backed memory of the CMOS RAM. This information takes effect each time the computer boots and can be changed any time you run setup. You should use the BIOS Setup utility if you experience problems with your hard disk or if you need to reconfigure or expand your computer.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility • Change the boot options • Reconfigure power management • Setup your keyboard for your comfort and use Additionally, you might need to change your computer’s initial setup after: • Upgrading hardware (such as adding a new hard drive) • Reconfiguring your mouse, COM, or LPT port NOTE: If you do change BIOS settings, make sure you record the new settings and keep this information in a safe place.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Helpful Hints When using the BIOS Setup utility consider: • Several keyboard keys are assigned to help you select menus and submenus, options, change option values, and display help information. These keys are displayed at the bottom of all menus, and are listed in the following table.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility • Choosing the “Exit” menu reveals several helpful options: − − Select “Exit Saving Changes” to save all Setup values and exit Setup. Select “Discarding” to exit Setup without recording any changes. NOTE: Answer the Warning message carefully. − − − 2-4 Select “Load Setup Defaults” to set all setup options to their factory default values. Select “Discard Changes” to restore all setup values from the last session.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Changing Your Computer’s Configuration The following sections provide detailed information on changing your computer’s factory configuration. Before changing any setting, make sure you fully read and understand the information provided and view any on-line help for a selected setting. Changing Time and Date There may be instances when it will be necessary to change the date and/or time that is resident in your computer’s BIOS.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Setting Supervisor and User Passwords Your computer has two password levels that can be set to prevent unauthorized access to computer files or to the BIOS Setup utility. If a supervisor password is set, the computer asks you to enter a password before accessing the BIOS Setup utility. In order to use the password features, “Password On Boot” must be enabled.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility If desired, set a user password as follows: 1. Highlight “Set User Password” and press [Enter]. 2. Type in a seven (7) digit alpha-numeric user password and then press [Enter]. 3. To confirm, retype your user password as instructed and press [Enter]. (Notice that “User Password Is” field now indicates Enabled.) 4. Press [Esc] then [Enter] twice to exit the BIOS Setup utility and to reboot the computer so changes immediately take affect.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Eliminating User and Supervisor Passwords To eliminate your computer’s password(s), follow the directions given below: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Enter the supervisor password and press [Enter]. 3. Do you wish to eliminate the User Password or the Supervisor Password? 4. If User Password, select “Set User Password.” If Supervisor Password, select “Set Supervisor Password.” 5. Press Enter three times. 6.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility SecureBIOS Your computer offers improved security features that protect against unauthorized flash BIOS firmware changes. SecureBIOS features are implemented within the computer hardware and BIOS design for use with ClientWORKS and/or other computer software. This feature is enabled by default. NOTE: Before flashing the BIOS, you must disable SecureBIOS. Follow the steps below to do this, using the BIOS Setup utility.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Other Security Options These options can provide further security for your computer under certain conditions. • If “Password On Boot” is enabled and “Diskette Access” is set to “Supervisor,” entering the supervisor password at boot allows access to a diskette. Entering the user password at boot, however, prevents the computer from accessing a diskette. CAUTION: Consider your security needs before using the “Password on Boot” option.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Remote Network Wake-up (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) Your computer features remote network wake-up technology that allows easy system management of networked client computers, even if the system power switch is turned off. Utilizing Magic Packet software, developed by AMD, the system hardware design provides standby power to the integrated network interface controller. The controller can then power on the system when it receives an authorized network wake-up signal.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Setting Power Management Options This section describes how to select and set your computer’s Power Management parameters using the BIOS Setup utility. NOTE: You can use DIGITAL’s Power Management utility to set your computer’s power management features (Windows 95 only). Windows NT Workstation does not support power management. Your computer’s BIOS has power management features but Windows NT Workstation does not support them.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility 4. Press the [+] key to select one of the available options. NOTE: “Auto Standby Timeout” and “Auto Suspend Timeout” have been preset. You can change these times by selecting them and pressing the + key to sequence through the available options. In “Standby” mode, peripheral components are put in their lowest active states in addition to reducing the processor speed after the set period of inactivity.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Configuring for New Disk Drives These sections describe how to configure new disk drives in the BIOS Setup utility. Diskette Drive Configuration Diskette drives need to be configured from within the BIOS Setup utility once the new diskette drive is installed. To configure a newly installed diskette drive, proceed as follows: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Highlight the Main menu. 3.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Drive Configuration Installing new ANSI-supported IDE hard disks is made easier by the “Autotype” drive detect mode available in the BIOS Setup utility. Operating systems such as Windows NT which are not Plug and Play capable might require you to use the “Autotype” feature. Autotyping a Hard Disk To Autotype a newly installed hard disk: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Highlight the “Main” menu. 3.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Manually Defining a Hard Disk If your hard disk was not recognized correctly by the Autotype mode in the BIOS Setup utility, or you wish to change your hard disk’s definition, you can manually define your hard disk drive as follows: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Highlight the “Main” menu. 3. Select an “IDE Adapter” field to assign the new hard disk and press [Enter]. 4. Fill-in the parameters of the hard disk in the appropriate fields. 5.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Changing the Boot Priority It is sometimes necessary to change your computer’s boot sequence. For example, when you need to boot from a diskette or CD-ROM. To change the boot priority, proceed as follows: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Highlight the “Boot” menu. 3. Highlight “Boot Device Priority” and press [Enter]. Diskette drive, Hard Disk, and CD-ROM Drive are displayed. The number shows the current ordering.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Changing the Hard Drive Sequence If your computer has multiple hard disk drives installed, it might become necessary to change the hard drive boot sequence. For example, when you have more than one operating system installed. To change the hard drive boot sequence, proceed as follows: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Highlight the “Boot” menu. 3. Highlight “Hard Drive” and press [Enter]. The installed hard drive devices are displayed.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Speeding up the Boot Process There are several options for speeding up the boot process. They in essence eliminate or replace displays or checks. To make these changes, proceed as follows: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Highlight the “Boot” menu. The following table lists the relevant items displayed and describes them. Field Description Summary screen Displays the computers configuration. Floppy check Verifies the floppy boot drive.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3. Select the item(s) you wish to change and use the [+] or [-] as follows: Field Speed Up Boot Selection Summary Disable Floppy check Disable 4. Press [Esc] twice then [Enter] twice to exit the BIOS Setup utility and to reboot the computer so changes immediately take effect. Resetting Keyboard Features Several parameters effecting keyboard performance can be altered from within the BIOS Setup utility.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Changing the Keyboard Features To change the keyboard features: 1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup. 2. Highlight the “Main” menu. 3. Highlight “Keyboard Features” and press [Enter]. If you wish to leave “NumLock” on, skip steps 4 and 5, otherwise: 4. Highlight “NumLock.” 5. Press the [+] key to sequence through your options, select “Off.” If you wish to leave “Key Click” disabled, skip steps 6 and 7, otherwise: 6. Select “Key Click.” 7. Press the [+] key to select Enable.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Flash Utility All computers have BIOS software in a read-only, non-volatile memory (ROM) chip. This BIOS initializes hardware and boots the operating system when the computer is turned on. The BIOS also provides access to other services such as keyboard and disk drives. Your computer comes equipped with flash memory. This means that you can restore your computer’s BIOS simply by running the flash utility.
3 Inside Your Computer Introduction 3 This chapter shows the location of your computer’s internal components. Expansion information is also covered in this chapter along with illustrations detailing the: • Main logic board • Backplanes Each computer contains a main logic board and a backplane. The main logic board provides most of the chips and components. The backplane contains slots for connecting expansion boards.
Inside Your Computer Improving Computer Performance As your computing needs change, you can achieve improved computer performance by: • Installing additional computer memory • Adding a higher-performance video controller and/or more video memory • Upgrading your hard disk drives • Installing a higher performance main logic board design Preparing Your Computer for Expansion Before you begin to expand your computer, refer to Chapter 1, “Beyond Quick Setup,” for instructions on preventing component da
Inside Your Computer A B C D G G F E B E C A D F DEC01253-3 Figure 3-1.
Inside Your Computer Main Logic Board Components Figure Legend Component A Video controller B Onboard video memory C Ethernet controller D PCI/ISA/IDE Xcellerator (PIIX4) E System and video FLASH BIOS F Peripheral input/output controller G Computer battery H Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) I Pentium II processor J Dip switch K Intel 440LX chip (1) Not available on all models 3-4 (1)
Inside Your Computer C E D F B G H A I K J DEC01256-2 Figure 3-2.
Inside Your Computer Rear Panel Connectors Figure Legend Connector A Parallel port B 10/100BaseTX network port(1) C Keyboard port D Mouse port E Two USB ports F Video (VGA) port G Serial port H AGP video port (located on rear chassis) (1) Not available on all models A B C D E F G H DEC01256-3 Figure 3-3.
Inside Your Computer Main Logic Board Connectors Figure Legend Connector A Three 168-pin, DIMM, 64-bit SDRAM sockets B Video memory (SGRAM) upgrade connectors C AUI/BNC (network) connector (1) D AGP graphics expansion board connector (1) DIGITAL PC 5510 only C B A D DEC01256-4 Figure 3-4.
Inside Your Computer Low Profile Backplane Components and Connectors Figure Legend Connector A PCI expansion board connectors B ISA expansion board connectors C Primary IDE drive connector D Secondary IDE drive connector (recommended for an installed CDROM drive) E Diskette drive connector F Audio rear panel connector(2) G CD-ROM audio input connector (CD-IN) (2) H Fax/modem audio input connector (F/M IN)(1) I Control panel connector J Fan connector (user option) K Crystal CS4236B au
Inside Your Computer Low Profile Fax/Modem Audio Input Connector (F/M IN) Item H, Figure 3-5 Description Pin 1 Audio in (fax/modem)(1) Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 Ground Pin 4 Microphone in (fax/modem) (1) DIGITAL PC 5510 only. H C 1 2 3 4 E D F B G H I J A O N M L K DEC01259-2 Figure 3-5.
Inside Your Computer Short Tower Backplane Components and Connectors Figure Legend Connector A Micro switch connector(2) B PCI expansion board connectors C ISA expansion board connectors D Crystal CS4236B audio controller(2) E Audio rear panel connector(2) F CD-ROM audio input connector (CD-IN) (2) G Fax/modem audio input connector (F/M IN)(1) (2) H Control panel connector I Fan connector (user option) J Diskette drive connector K SCSI LED connector L Secondary IDE drive connector
Inside Your Computer Short Tower Fax/Modem Audio Input Connector (F/M IN) Item G, Figure 3-6 Description Pin 1 Audio in (fax/modem) (1) Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 Ground Pin 4 Microphone in (fax/modem) (1) DIGITAL PC 5510 only G 1 2 3 4 D E C F G H B I J K A O N M L DEC01257-2 Figure 3-6.
Inside Your Computer Audio Card Connectors (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) Computers with the Crystal CS4236B sound chip come with an audio adapter card installed. This card allows you to connect speakers to your computer. NOTE: The location of this adapter card might vary depending on your computer model.
Inside Your Computer A B A B DEC01260 Figure 3-7.
Inside Your Computer Network Adapter Card Connector Your DIGITAL PC is network ready. You may add an optional network or other “feature” card, expanding your systems capabilities. Two cards that are offered are a network adapter card with a BNC (10Base2) connector and another network card with an AUI (10Base5) connector. The steps and procedures below show how to install these cards. CAUTION: Static electricity collects on non-conductors such as paper, cloth, or plastic.
Inside Your Computer A BNC Version AUI B Version A BNC Version B AUI Version DEC01318-3 Figure 3-8.
Inside Your Computer Removing the Main Logic Board To remove the main logic board: 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. WARNING: Make sure you disconnect the power cords from the computer and monitor or the power cords from the power outlets. When only the front panel switches are turned off, dc logic voltage is still present. 3. Remove the outside cover. 4. Remove the retaining bracket (short tower computers only). 5.
Inside Your Computer Replacing the Main Logic Board To replace the main logic board: 1. Carefully slide the main logic board into the chassis. Make sure the main logic board completely engages the backplane and the two latches fully lock into place. 2. Replace the brace (low profile computers only). 3. Replace the retaining bracket (short tower computers only). 4. Replace the outside cover. 5. Connect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power.
Inside Your Computer DEC01261 Figure 3-9.
Inside Your Computer Replacing the Lithium Battery Your computer comes with a Lithium 3 V dc coin-style battery. If your computer ever fails to retain the correct date, time, or configuration settings when it is turned on, you need to replace the battery. To replace the Lithium battery, perform the following: 1. Record your computer’s configuration settings using the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Turn off your computer and monitor. 3. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. 4.
Inside Your Computer DEC01256-6 Figure 3-10.
Inside Your Computer Installing a Higher Performance Processor Your computer is equipped with a single Intel Pentium II processor module installed in the Slot 1 socket on the main logic board. Total computer performance is based upon your computer’s main logic board design, speed and L2 cache of the processor module, amount of computer memory, video controller type and amount of video memory, and performance characteristics of your hard disk drive.
Inside Your Computer 5. Release the processor from its socket by pushing in on the two plastic tabs at each side of the processor (see Figure 3-11). 6. Carefully remove the old processor and fan assembly from the socket. DEC01262-2 Figure 3-11.
Inside Your Computer 7. Carefully insert the new processor into the socket on the main logic board (see Figure 3-12). 8. Secure the new processor to the socket by pushing out on the two plastic tabs at each side of the processor. DEC01262-3 Figure 3-12.
Inside Your Computer 9. Connect the fan assembly to the backplane. 10. Set all appropriate switch settings on the main logic board. Refer to Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” for jumper and switch location settings with the “Processor Clock Speed Switch Settings” table. 11. Replace the outside cover. 12. Connect all external devices and restore power. Installing a Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) If you need to change the VRM to match the processor type, proceed as follows: 1.
Inside Your Computer DEC01256-9 Figure 3-13.
4 Main Logic Board Expansion Introduction 4 This chapter provides detailed instructions on installing the following main logic board options: • Computer memory • Video memory Refer to Chapter 1, “Beyond Quick Setup,” for information on removing and replacing your computer’s outside cover. Installing Additional Computer Memory Your computer supports 168-pin DIMM memory modules utilizing Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) technology.
Main Logic Board Expansion Computer memory is installed using the three DIMM sockets located on the main logic board as shown in Figure 4-1. All three DIMM sockets (J18, J19, and J20) accept single or dual bank DIMMs. When adding memory make sure you reference the memory configuration table and follow these memory expansion guidelines: • Install 168-pin DIMMs using 66 MHz (or faster), 64-bit SDRAMs. NOTE: Install DIMMs supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Main Logic Board Expansion DIMM 2 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DEC01256-7 Figure 4-1.
Main Logic Board Expansion Memory Configurations DIMM2 DIMM0 Total 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 48 MB 64 MB 16 MB 16 MB 96 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 80 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 16 MB 64 MB 64 MB 144 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 192 MB 128 MB 128 MB 16 MB 128 MB 144 MB 16 MB 128 MB 160 MB 32 MB 128 MB 160 MB 32 MB 128 MB 176 MB 64 MB 128 MB 192 MB 32 MB 128 MB 224 MB 128 MB 12
Main Logic Board Expansion Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, perform the following: 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. 3. Remove the outside cover. 4. Align the notches on the DIMM with the key notches in the socket. 5. Insert the DIMM straight down into the socket as shown. Push down firmly on the DIMM until the two plastic clips snap into place. 6. Replace the outside cover. 7. Connect all external devices and restore power.
Main Logic Board Expansion Figure 4-2.
Main Logic Board Expansion Installing Video Memory Your computer comes with either an integrated Matrox 3D graphics controller and 2 MB of SGRAM video memory on the main logic board or, a Diamond AGP graphics card with 4 MB of SGRAM video memory on the card. You can upgrade both video options to 6 MB and 8 MB respectively by installing an optional 4 MB SODIMM. NOTE: The SODIMM connector used by the Matrox 3D graphics controller is located on the main logic board.
Main Logic Board Expansion DEC01512 Figure 4-3.
5 Adding Expansion Boards Introduction 5 Your computer contains expansion slots located on a backplane and an AGP slot on the main logic board. This chapter describes the location of these slots and provides detailed instructions on installing ISA, PCI, and AGP expansion boards. Plug and Play technology eliminates the process of manually configuring optional expansion boards for operation in your computer.
Adding Expansion Boards Expansion Slots (Low Profile Computers) Your computer’s low profile backplane contains four connectors for installing up to three expansion boards: • Two ISA expansion boards and one PCI expansion board or • One ISA expansion board and two PCI expansion boards (refer to the table).
Adding Expansion Boards ISA2 PCI2 ISA1 PCI1 DEC01259-3 Figure 5-1.
Adding Expansion Boards Expansion Slots (Short Tower Computers) Your short tower backplane contains six connectors for installing up to five expansion boards: • Three ISA expansion boards and two (or less) PCI expansion boards or • Three PCI expansion boards and two ISA (or less) expansion boards (refer to the table).
Adding Expansion Boards ISA1 ISA2 PCI3 ISA3 PCI2 PCI1 DEC01257-3 Figure 5-2.
Adding Expansion Boards Installing Expansion Boards To install an ISA or PCI local bus expansion board: NOTE: Read and fully understand your optional expansion board’s documentation before installing it. Do not install non-Plug and Play expansion boards until you have run the ICU to determine what configuration the ICU recommends. Configure any jumpers on the expansion board and then install the expansion board. 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2.
Adding Expansion Boards DEC01268-2 Figure 5-3.
Adding Expansion Boards 6. Insert the new expansion board into the socket. 7. Push the expansion board firmly into place. 8. Secure the expansion board to the slot with the screw removed in step 5. 9. Replace the outside cover. 10. Connect all external devices and restore power.
Adding Expansion Boards DEC01268-3 Figure 5-4.
Adding Expansion Boards Installing an AGP Graphics Accelerator Card To install an AGP video card: NOTE: Read and fully understand your AGP card’s documentation before installing it. 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. 3. Remove the outside cover. 4. For short tower computers, unscrew the metal filler plate from the AGP expansion slot.
Adding Expansion Boards DEC01513 Figure 5-5.
Adding Expansion Boards 5. Insert the AGP card into the AGP socket. 6. Push the AGP card firmly into place. 7. For short tower computers only, secure the AGP card to the slot with the screw removed in step 4. For low profile computers, do not use the screw. The top cover for the low profile computer’s chassis securely holds the AGP card in place. 8. Replace the outside cover. 9. Connect all external devices and restore power. NOTE: No BIOS Setup changes are necessary for disabling onboard video hardware.
Adding Expansion Boards DEC01514 Figure 5-6.
Adding Expansion Boards Removing Expansion Boards If you remove a legacy expansion board or remove an expansion board from a computer running Windows NT Workstation, run the ICU. Use the ICU bootable diskette with Windows NT Workstation. Windows 95 users removing legacy expansion boards can use the ICU that is integrated into Windows 95. You can then remove the expansion board from the ICU Configuration menu and thereby free up resources listed in the ICU database.
6 Adding Mass Storage Devices Introduction 6 This chapter provides detailed information on installing mass storage devices, such as another hard disk drive, a tape drive, or another diskette drive. This chapter also describes how to connect diskette, IDE, and SCSI mass storage devices after installation. Note that these installation instructions are referenced as looking from the front of the computer to the rear.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Before adding mass storage devices to your computer, review the following installation guidelines: 1. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for your device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device. Set all switches and jumpers accordingly before installing the device. 2. Select an available drive bay and then install the device as instructed in the following sections of this manual. 3.
Adding Mass Storage Devices − ATAPI storage devices such as CD-ROM and tape backup drives should be connected to the secondary IDE interface. This increases overall computer performance if a hard drive is connected to the primary interface. If the ATAPI drive is the only device installed on the secondary interface, configure the drive for “master” operation. If a hard disk drive is also connected to the secondary IDE interface, then configure the ATAPI drive for “slave” operation.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices (Low Profile Computers) Your low profile computer contains four mass storage device bays: 6-4 • The middle-front device bay contains a factory installed 3½-inch diskette drive (A, Figure 6-1). • The bottom-right device bay is accessible from the front of the computer and can hold a 3½-inch or 5¼-inch half-height device (B, Figure 6-1). For example, a diskette drive, tape backup drive, or hard disk drive.
Adding Mass Storage Devices D C B A DEC01269 Figure 6-1.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing a 3½-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers) The following procedures describe how to install a 3½-inch device into the bottomright device bay. NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device. Set all switch and jumper settings accordingly. 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. 3.
Adding Mass Storage Devices 6. Carefully slide the 3½-inch device into the device bay. Secure the device using the supplied mounting screws. 7. If necessary, replace the filler panel. 8. Connect the power and data cables to the 3½-inch device. Refer to "Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices (Low Profile Computers)" later in this chapter. DEC00757-6 Figure 6-3.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing a 5¼-Inch Device (Low Profile Computers) The following procedures describe how to install a 5¼-inch device into the bottomright device bay. NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device. Set all switch and jumper settings accordingly. 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. 3. Remove the outside cover.
Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC00757-7 Figure 6-4.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices (Low Profile Computers) To connect diskette and IDE devices, perform the following: 1. Connect the supplied ribbon cable to the appropriate device as shown in figures 6-5 and 6-6. NOTE: If only one IDE device is installed, make sure you use the ribbon cable connector furthest from the backplane connector. Make sure the cable is connected with the correct orientation. Most cables and sockets are keyed so you cannot connect them backwards.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Figure Legend Diskette Drive Component A Power supply B Power connections C Diskette drive connection (5¼ inch devices) D Backplane diskette drive connection E Diskette drive connection (3½ inch devices) F Diskette drive C C D B B A F E DEC01271-2 Figure 6-5.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Figure Legend IDE Drive Component A Power supply B Primary IDE hard disk drive C Power connections D Primary IDE hard disk drive connections E Backplane IDE drive connection (primary) F G H Secondary IDE hard disk drive connections (1) CD-ROM drive (not available on all models) Backplane IDE drive connection (secondary) (1) The CD-ROM drive is connected to the secondary IDE port and configured as a master drive.
Adding Mass Storage Devices F G C D B C A C F E H DEC01271-2 Figure 6-6.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices (Short Tower Computers) Your short tower computer contains six mass storage device bays: • The top device bay contains a factory installed 3½-inch diskette drive (A, Figure 6-7). • The second device bay (B, Figure 6-7) contains a factory installed CD-ROM (not available on all models). • The third and fourth device bays can hold a 3½-inch or 5¼-inch half-height device (C, Figure 6-7).
Adding Mass Storage Devices A B C D DEC01272-2 Figure 6-7.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Removing the Front Bezel (Short Tower Computers) To install mass storage devices into the front access drive bays you must first remove the front bezel. To remove the bezel: 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. 3. Remove the outside cover. 4.
Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC00758-11 Figure 6-8.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing a 3½-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers) The following procedures describe how to install 3½-inch device into a front-access device bay. NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device. Set all switch and jumper settings accordingly. 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. 3. Remove the outside cover. 4.
Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC00758-8 Figure 6-9.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing a 5¼-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers) The following procedures describe how to install 5¼-inch device into a front-access device bay. NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device. Set all switch and jumper settings accordingly. 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Disconnect all external devices, ac power, and monitor power. 3. Remove the outside cover. 4.
Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC00758-9 Figure 6-10.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Installing an Internal 3½-Inch Device (Short Tower Computers) The following procedures describe how to install a low profile, 1-inch high, 3½-inch mass storage device into the internal device bay. NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your mass storage device to determine if switches or jumper settings need to be set or installed on the device. Set all switch or jumper settings accordingly. 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2.
Adding Mass Storage Devices DEC01273-2 Figure 6-11.
Adding Mass Storage Devices 7. Attach the 3½-inch device to the internal 3½-inch device bay. Secure the device using the supplied mounting screws. DEC01273-3 Figure 6-12. Attaching a 3½-Inch Device to the Internal 3½-inch Device Bay (Short Tower Computers) 8. Secure the internal 3½-inch device bay to the chassis using the screw(s) removed in step 5. 9. Connect the power and data cables. Refer to "Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices (Short Tower Computers)" later in this chapter.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices (Short Tower Computers) To connect a diskette or IDE device, perform the following: 1. Connect the supplied ribbon cable to the device as shown in Figure 6-13 and 6-14. NOTE: If only one IDE device is installed, make sure you use the ribbon cable connector furthest from the backplane connector. Make sure the cable is connected with the correct orientation. Most cables and connectors are keyed so you cannot connect them backwards.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Figure Legend Diskette Drive Component A Power connection B Diskette drive C Diskette drive connections D Backplane diskette drive connection E Power supply B A E A C D DEC01274-2 Figure 6-13.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Figure Legend IDE Drive Component A Backplane IDE drive connection (primary) B Power connections C Power supply D Primary IDE hard disk drive E Primary IDE hard disk drive connections F Backplane IDE drive connection (secondary) G Secondary IDE hard disk drive connections H(1) CD-ROM drive (not available on all models) (1) The CD-ROM drive is connected to the secondary IDE port and configured as a master drive. A B C H B B D G F E DEC01274-3 Figure 6-14.
Adding Mass Storage Devices Adding SCSI Devices When adding a SCSI device, your computer configuration, SCSI adapter, and all SCSI devices must work together for optimum performance. Use the following guidelines to configure your computer and all SCSI devices. • Fast and wide SCSI supports up to 16 devices. • Each SCSI device attached to the host adapter (including the SCSI adapter) must have a unique SCSI ID. SCSI adapters usually default to SCSI ID 7.
Adding Mass Storage Devices To connect SCSI devices, perform the following: 1. Connect the supplied ribbon cable to the appropriate device(s) as shown in Figure 6-15. Make sure the cable is connected with the correct orientation. Most cables and connectors are keyed so you cannot connect them backwards. If your cable or device is not keyed, you must connect pin 1 of the cable to pin 1 of the device's connector. Pin 1 of the cable is on edge with the colored stripe.
Adding Mass Storage Devices 6-30 Figure Legend Component A SCSI hard disk drive or other device B Power connection C Single-ended active terminator D SCSI drive connectors E SCSI adapter connector (50-pin narrow) F External SCSI connector (68-pin wide) G Power supply H SCSI adapter connector (68-pin wide)
Adding Mass Storage Devices B B E A D G C D F H A DEC01274-4 Figure 6-15.
A Technical Specifications Introduction A This appendix provides information about the technical characteristics of your computer.
Technical Specifications Features Feature Specification PCI chipset Intel 440LX (Pentium II) External L2 cache 512 KB ® Video memory 2 MB SGRAM Video controller Matrox 3D graphics controller Diamond AGP card Network Single-chip DIGITAL 21143 PCI Ethernet LAN controller (not available on all models) Supports 10Base-T (Twisted-Pair) and 100Base-TX (Fast Ethernet) connections Optional AUI/BNC Network Card Audio Crystal CS4236B single-chip controller with 16-bit stereo audio, dual DMA support, an
Technical Specifications Computer Dimensions (Low Profile) Dimension Specification Width 450.8 mm (17.75 in.) Length 419.1 mm (16.5 in.) Height 105.7 mm (4.2 in.) Weight 14.1 kg (31.2 lb) Computer Dimensions (Short Tower) Dimension Specification Width 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) Depth 444.5 mm (17.5 in.) Height 406.4 mm (16.0 in.) Weight 15.2 kg (33.6 lb) Shipping/Packaging Dimensions Specification Low Profile Short Tower Width 535.94 mm (21.1 in.) 535.94mm (21.1 in.) Depth 628.65 mm (24.
Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Attributes Specification Operating temperature 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -40 °C to 66 °C (-40 °F to 150.
Technical Specifications Product Materials and Recycling This computer has been designed with several features intended to reduce environmental impact in manufacturing, use, and end-of-life disposition. Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) This product and its shipping package do not contain, nor are they manufactured with, Class I ODS, as defined in Title VI, section 611 of the clean air act amendments of 1990.
Technical Specifications Computer Recycling DIGITAL’s Global Supply Operations Americas Materials Recovery Operation is one of the first 20 organizations in the world to register with the ISO 14001 certification. This facility handles the return and disposition/disassembly of DIGITAL products. The new ISO 14001 standards measure efforts in pollution prevention, preserving natural resources, and protecting the environment.
Technical Specifications Low Profile System Input Power Requirements Rated Voltage Range Maximum Range Rated Input Current @ 145 W Operating Frequency Range 100 V ac - 120 V ac 88 V ac - 135 V ac 2.0 A 47 Hz - 63 Hz 220 V ac - 240 V ac 176 V ac - 265 V ac 1.1 A 47 Hz - 63 Hz Short Tower System Input Power Requirements Rated Voltage Range Maximum Range Rated Input Current @ 200 W Operating Frequency Range 100 V ac - 120 V ac 88 V ac - 135 V ac 2.
Technical Specifications Current Requirements Your computer’s power supply provides the following maximum current requirements: Low Profile (145 W) Total power 145 W maximum: • +3.3 V • +5 V • +12 V 0 A min, 3.5 A max. • -5 V 0 A min, 0.3 A max. • -12 V 0 A min, 0.3 A max. • 5 VSB 0 A min, 0.05 A max. 0 A min, 7.0 A max. 2.0 A min, 18.5 A max. Short Tower (200 W) Total power 200 W maximum: A-8 • +3.3 V • +5 V • +12 V 0 A min, 6.0 A max. • -5 V 0 A min, 0.5 A max.
Technical Specifications Power Cord Requirements WARNING: Do not attempt to modify or use an external 100 V ac (Japan only) or 115 V ac power cord for 220-240 V ac input power. Modifying either power cord can cause personal injury and severe equipment damage. The power cord used with this computer must meet the following criteria: • UL and CSA Certified cordage rated for use at 250 V ac with a current rating that is at least 125% of the current rating of the product.
Technical Specifications Main Logic Board Switch Settings The switch settings located on the main logic board can be set to control many features in your computer. Use the following tables and figure to locate the switch settings on the main logic board and then modify the settings for desired results. Feature Function Setting Description Clear password Clear Normal(1) SW1-1, ON SW1-1, OFF(1) If you forget your password, via BIOS Setup, set this switch to ON and then restart the computer.
Technical Specifications Processor Clock Speed Switch Settings The following table provides the switch settings for a number of available Pentium processors. The switches are set correctly for the processor that came with the computer you purchased. You only need to change the processor switch settings, that is SW1, should you upgrade to another processor.
Technical Specifications OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON SW1 DEC01256-8 Figure A-1.
Technical Specifications If You Forget Your Password Use the following procedure to erase a password from your computer. 1. Turn off your computer and remove the outside cover. 2. Change switch SW1-1 to clear (switch ON). 3. Reconnect your computer and turn it on. Booting your computer with this switch in the ON position erases the existing password(s). 4. Turn off your computer. 5. Change switch SW1-1 to Normal (switch OFF). 6. Replace outside cover. 7. Reconnect your computer and turn it on. 8.
B Device Mapping Introduction B This appendix provides a series of tables listing mapping and address information related to computer memory and various main logic board devices (keyboard controller, interrupt controller, DMA controller, etc.). Your computer's memory and address locations are allocated at the factory to operate within a standard PC environment.
Device Mapping Full Range Processor Memory Address Map B-2 Range Function Size 0 to 9FFFFh Base memory 640 KB A0000h to BFFFFh Video RAM 128 KB C0000h to C7FFFh Video BIOS 32 KB C8000h to DFFFFh BIOS extension ROM (AT bus used) 96 KB E0000h to FFFFFh PnP BIOS/APM BIOS 128 KB 100000h to 1FFFFFFFh Extended memory 511 MB
Device Mapping I/O Address Map Range (hexadecimal) Function 000 - 00F DMA controller one 020 - 021 Interrupt controller one 040 - 043 Interval timer 060 - 06F Keyboard controller 070 - 07F Real-Time Clock (RTC), NMI 080 - 08F DMA page register 0A0 - 0A1 Interrupt controller two 0C0 - 0CF DMA controller two 0F0 Clear math co-processor busy 0F1 Reset math co-processor 0F8 - 0FF Math co-processor 170 - 177 Secondary IDE controller 1F0 - 1F7 Primary IDE controller 220 - 22F Audio (
Device Mapping B-4 Range (hexadecimal) Function 2F8 - 2FF COM2 378 - 37A LPT1 388 - 38B Audio, FM music synthesizer 3BC - 3BE LPT3 3E8 - 3EF COM3 3F0 - 3F7 Diskette (floppy disk) controller 3F6 - 3F7 Primary/secondary IDE controller (alt status, device address) 3F8 - 3FF COM1 4D0 Edge/level control register - INTCNTRL1 4D1 Edge/level control register - INTCNTRL2 CF8 - CFF PCI configure space control register
Device Mapping Computer Interrupt Levels Interrupt Number Interrupt Source IRQ0 Timer tick IRQ1 Keyboard controller IRQ2 Cascade interrupt IRQ3 COM2, COM4 (if enabled) IRQ4 COM1, COM3 (if enabled) IRQ5 Audio (if enabled) IRQ6 Diskette (floppy disk) drive (if enabled) IRQ7 LPT1, LPT3 (if enabled) IRQ8 Real Time Clock (RTC) IRQ9 Video IRQ10 Network (if enabled) IRQ11 Available IRQ12 Mouse interrupt (if enabled) IRQ13 Math co-processor IRQ14 IDE primary (if enabled) IRQ15 IDE
Device Mapping DMA Channel Assignment B-6 Channel Controller Function 0 1 Refresh 1 1 Audio (if enabled) 2 1 Diskette (floppy disk) controller, if enabled 3 1 ECP 4 2 Cascade DMA 5 2 Audio (for full duplex) 6 2 Available 7 2 Available
C Video Output Information Introduction C Your computer can be used with a variety of industry-standard VGA analog monitors. These computers also support several PCI local bus video adapters as well as many industry-standard ISA video adapters. CAUTION: Your monitor’s capabilities must match the capabilities of the onboard video controller or an optional video adapter if you select a video resolution higher than 640 x 480. Failure to match video capabilities can damage your monitor.
Video Output Information Video Resolution Modes Resolution Mode Horizontal Freq (kHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) Dot Clock (MHz) Video Memory Size 640x480x4 31.5 60 25.0 2 MB 640x480x8 37.5 75 31.5 2 MB 640x480x8 43.3 85 36.0 2 MB 640x480x16 37.5 75 31.5 2 MB 640x480x16 43.3 85 36.0 2 MB 640x480x24 37.5 75 31.5 2 MB 640x480x24 43.3 85 36.0 2 MB 640x480x32 37.5 75 31.5 2 MB 640x480x32 43.3 85 36.0 2 MB 720x400 31.5 70 28.3 2 MB 800x600x8 46.9 75 49.
Video Output Information Resolution Mode Horizontal Freq (kHz) Vertical Freq (Hz) Dot Clock (MHz) Video Memory Size 1024x768x24 68.7 85 94.5 4 MB 1024x768x32 60.0 75 78.7 4 MB 1024x768x32 68.7 85 94.5 4 MB 1152x864x8 67.6 75 105.0 2 MB 1152x864x8 77.1 85 121.5 2 MB 1152x864x16 67.6 75 105.0 2 MB 1152x864x16 77.1 85 121.5 2 MB 1152x864x24 67.6 75 105.0 4 MB 1152x864x24 77.1 85 121.5 4 MB 1152x864x32 67.6 75 105.0 4 MB 1152x864x32 77.1 85 121.
Glossary Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) G Technology providing increased bandwidth between the computer’s graphics controller and memory, allowing faster processing of texture maps and 3D application. address A specific location or range of locations in your computer's memory or in a port (such as a parallel or serial port). Memory addresses specify the location of information, while I/O addresses specify the location of a port used by a particular component of your computer.
Glossary batch file A defined series of commands saved in a file, which can then be executed as a unit in order to save time and/or keystrokes. MS-DOS batch files have the extension .BAT. Batch files created for other operating systems, such as Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation, might have other extensions. baud A unit of speed in data transmission, as one bit per second for binary signals. See also bits-per-second (bps).
Glossary byte The amount of storage space used to represent one character (such as a letter or number). One byte contains eight bits. The following table describes other commonly-used units of electronic storage space. These units are typically used to describe amounts of available memory.
Glossary CMOS A type of memory that uses very little power. CMOS memory is often used to store information such as the time and date for your computer’s internal clock. cursor A line, block, or other indicator on your monitor screen. The cursor identifies the point at which typed characters or other information will appear on the screen.
Glossary Direct Memory Access (DMA) DMA displays or delivers information from your computer's memory without making use of the processor. Devices with DMA capability (for example, many sound cards) must be properly configured in order for your computer to recognize and make use of this ability. DPMS 1. Display Power Management Signaling. Technology that enables video controller circuitry to control the operating condition of a monitor, thereby decreasing the monitor’s energy consumption. 2.
Glossary Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) An option available in your computer's BIOS which affects the way a printer attached to your parallel port communicates with your computer. If your printer supports this standard, enabling the ECP option will allow faster printing. extended memory (XMS) Memory beyond 1 MB that can only be accessed by use of extended memory manager software (such as HIMEM.SYS, included with MS-DOS and Windows).
Glossary hardware Computers, printers, modems and other physical devices for managing electronically stored information. icon A symbol or picture on your monitor screen that represents a file, a software application, an operating system command, or some other form of stored information. Groups of icons might sometimes be referred to as button bars or toolbars.
Glossary jumper Jumper pins allow you to set specific computer parameters. They are set by changing the pin location of jumper blocks. A jumper block is a small, plasticencased conductor (shorting plug) that slips over the pins. To change a jumper setting (make sure that your computer is turned OFF), remove the jumper from its current location with your fingers. Position the jumper over the two pins designated for the desired setting.
Glossary memory-resident A condition in which software remains loaded in your computer's memory but does not operate until and unless it is activated by the user or by another software application. For example, a virus-detection program might be memory-resident. microprocessor A computer chip that processes electronic information and instructions, such as Intel’s Pentium or Pentium Pro computer chips. Note, however, that not all microprocessors are central processing units.
Glossary Pel - Picture Element, also known as Pixel The smallest graphic unit that can be displayed on the screen of your monitor. This unit is usually a single-colored dot; the size of the dot is determined by the dot pitch of your monitor (typically .25 mm to .42 mm). port The physical connection between your computer and a peripheral device, such as a printer, mouse, or SCSI device. Parallel ports, also called LPT ports, are typically used to connect your computer to a printer.
Glossary ROM BIOS See Basic Input/Output System and Read-Only Memory. ROM BIOS software enables your computer to control major input/output devices such as the keyboard and disk drives. SCSI device Hardware that communicates with your computer via a specific data-transmission technology (Small Computer System Interface). Devices that use the SCSI interface include CD-ROM drives and some hard disk drives. S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology.
Glossary system utilities Software designed to increase your computer’s efficiency, determine whether it is operating properly, and/or correct problems that might arise as you use your computer. Some system utility software might be provided with your computer (such as a Setup program). Other utility software is available from various commercial and non-commercial sources. Examples of utility software include Stacker, PKZip, and Norton Utilities.
Index 3 B 3½-inch mass storage devices installing front device bay, 6-17 3½-inch mass storage devices (bottom bay) installing Low Profile, 6-6 3½-inch mass storage devices (front bay) installing short tower, 6-19 3½-inch mass storage devices (internal drive bay) installing short tower, 6-23 5¼-inch mass storage devices installing Low Profile, 6-9 Short Tower, 6-21 BIOS setup utility accessing, 2-2 changing boot sequence, 2-17, 2-18 changing time and date, 2-5 configuring diskette drives, 2-14 configurin
Index computer, 1-14 components inside DIGITAL PC 5510, 3-2 main logic board, 3-4 components/connectors Low Profile, 3-9 short tower, 3-11 computer chassis lockdown, 1-14 components, 3-2 disconnecting external devices, 1-8 improving performance, 3-2 installing a higher performance processor, 3-22 installing a VRM, 3-25 installing DIMMs, 4-1 connecting a local printer (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only), 1-22 connecting a microphone (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only), 1-20 connecting a USB device, 1-24 connecting headphones (DIGITA
Index SGRAM module (video memory), 4-7 installing expansion boards, 5-6, 5-10 installing mass storage devices low profile, 6-4 short tower, 6-15 R L S Lithium battery replacing, 3-20 local printer (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) connecting, 1-22 Low Profile 5¼-inch mass storage devices installing, 6-9 backplane components/connectors, 3-9 diskette and IDE devices connecting, 6-11 expansion slots, 5-1 installing mass storage devices, 6-4 S.M.A.R.
Index V W Voltage Regulator Module installing, 3-25 Windows enhanced keyboard using, 1-26 IN-4
