Acer Computer Hardware AcerPower 2100 User Manual

AcerPower 2100

User’s Guide

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Acer Year 2000 Compliance Statement

This product, AcerPower 2100, is Year 2000-compliant and carries the "NSTL Hardware

Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo. This product has been tested both by Acer's internal

test labs and NSTL using NSTL's YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that

this product will successfully make the year 2000 transition.

For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at

http://www.acer.com/year2000

DMI 2.0 Compliance Statement

This product, AcerPower 2100, has been fully tested and passed the DMI 2.0 conformance

requirements.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,

causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation;

to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these

openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or

over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is

provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking

label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local

power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third

(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a

safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your

electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type

plug.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where

persons will walk on the cord.

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating

of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord

ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the

wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

b. If liquid has been spilled into the product

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water

d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are

followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage

and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the

product to normal condition.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for

service

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14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord (provided in your keyboard/manual

accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified,

type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V minimum. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

15. Replace battery with the same type as the product’s battery we recommend. Use of

another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a

qualified technician.

The battery may explode if not handled

properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or

dispose of in fire. Keep away from children and

dispose of used battery promptly.

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FCC Class B Radio Frequency

Interference Statement

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1:

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2:

Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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CD-ROM Safety Warning

DANGER

INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Caution on Lithium Batteries

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to

the manufacturer’s instructions.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Overview ......................................................................................................................2

About This Manual.......................................................................................................3

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1.1 Preinstallation..................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1 Selecting a Site............................................................................................. 1-1

1.1.2 Unpacking Components ............................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Features .............................................................................................................. 1-2

1.2.1 Front Panel................................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................... 1-3

1.3 Connecting System Components......................................................................... 1-4

1.3.1 Connecting the Keyboard ............................................................................. 1-4

1.3.2 Connecting the Monitor ............................................................................... 1-5

1.3.3 Connecting the Mouse.................................................................................. 1-6

1.3.4 Connecting the Printer (Optional) ................................................................ 1-7

1.3.5 Complete System Connections...................................................................... 1-8

1.3.6 Connecting Multimedia Components (Optional)........................................... 1-9

1.3.6 Connecting to the Network......................................................................... 1-10

1.3.7 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional) ...................................................... 1-11

1.3.8 Connecting USB Devices (Optional)........................................................... 1-12

1.4 Turning On Your Computer.............................................................................. 1-13

1.5 Turning Off Your Computer ............................................................................. 1-13

1.6 Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 1-14

1.7 Error Messages ................................................................................................. 1-16

1.7.1 Software Error Messages............................................................................ 1-16

1.7.2 System Error Messages............................................................................... 1-16

1.7.3 Correcting Error Conditions....................................................................... 1-19

Chapter 2 System Board

2.1 Major Components.............................................................................................. 2-2

2.2 Layout................................................................................................................. 2-4

2.3 Jumpers and Connectors ..................................................................................... 2-5

2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations.................................................................. 2-5

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2.3.2 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................2-6

2.3.3 Onboard Connector Functions.......................................................................2-7

2.4 IDE Hard Disk Support .......................................................................................2-8

2.5 Video Function....................................................................................................2-8

2.6 Audio Function..................................................................................................2-11

2.7 USB ..................................................................................................................2-11

2.8 LAN Function ...................................................................................................2-12

2.9 Hardware Monitoring Function .........................................................................2-12

2.10 Modem Ring-in Function.................................................................................2-12

2.11 Wake-on LAN Function ..................................................................................2-13

Chapter 3 BIOS Utility

3.1 Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2

3.2 System Information .............................................................................................3-4

3.2.1 Processor ......................................................................................................3-4

3.2.2 Processor Speed ............................................................................................3-5

3.2.3 Internal Cache ..............................................................................................3-5

3.2.4 External Cache .............................................................................................3-5

3.2.5 Floppy Drive A.............................................................................................3-5

3.2.6 Floppy Drive B .............................................................................................3-5

3.2.7 IDE Primary Channel Master........................................................................3-6

3.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Slave..........................................................................3-6

3.2.9 IDE Secondary Channel Master....................................................................3-6

3.2.10 IDE Secondary Channel Slave ....................................................................3-6

3.2.11 Total Memory .............................................................................................3-6

3.3 Product Information ............................................................................................3-7

3.3.1 Product Name...............................................................................................3-8

3.3.2 System S/N...................................................................................................3-8

3.3.3 Main Board ID..............................................................................................3-8

3.3.4 Main Board S/N............................................................................................3-8

3.3.5 System BIOS Version ...................................................................................3-8

3.3.6 DMI BIOS Version.......................................................................................3-8

3.4 Disk Drives .........................................................................................................3-9

3.4.1 Floppy Drives ...............................................................................................3-9

3.4.2 IDE Drives..................................................................................................3-10

3.5 Onboard Peripherals..........................................................................................3-14

3.5.1 Serial Port 1................................................................................................3-14

3.5.2 Parallel Port................................................................................................3-15

3.5.3 Onboard Device Settings ............................................................................ 3-17

3.6 Power Management .......................................................................................... 3-18

3.6.1 Power Management Mode.......................................................................... 3-19

3.6.2 Power Switch < 4 sec.................................................................................. 3-20

3.6.3 Schedule Resume from Suspend ................................................................. 3-20

3.6.4 System Wake-Up Event.............................................................................. 3-21

3.7 Boot Options..................................................................................................... 3-21

3.7.1 Boot Sequence........................................................................................ 3-22

3.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................. 3-22

3.7.3 Primary Display Adapter ........................................................................ 3-22

3.7.4 Fast Boot................................................................................................ 3-22

3.7.5 Silent Boot ............................................................................................. 3-22

3.7.6 Num Lock After Boot ............................................................................. 3-23

3.7.7 Memory Test .......................................................................................... 3-23

3.7.8 Configuration Table ............................................................................... 3-23

3.7.9 Boot from LanDesk Service Agent.......................................................... 3-23

3.8 Date and Time .................................................................................................. 3-24

3.8.1 Date ........................................................................................................... 3-24

3.8.2 Time .......................................................................................................... 3-24

3.9 System Security................................................................................................. 3-25

3.9.1 Setup Password .......................................................................................... 3-26

3.9.2 Power-on Password .................................................................................... 3-29

3.10 Advanced Options........................................................................................... 3-30

3.10.1 Memory/Cache Options............................................................................ 3-31

3.10.2 PnP/PCI Options ...................................................................................... 3-33

3.11 Load Default Settings...................................................................................... 3-36

3.12 Abort Settings Change .................................................................................... 3-36

3.13 Exiting Setup .................................................................................................. 3-37

Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components

4.1 Installation Precautions....................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 ESD Precautions .......................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 Pre-installation Instructions.......................................................................... 4-2

4.1.3 Post-installation Instructions ........................................................................ 4-3

4.2 Removing and Replacing the Housing Cover....................................................... 4-4

4.2.1 Removing the Housing Cover....................................................................... 4-4

4.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover ....................................................................... 4-6

4.3 Disassembling and Reassembling the System...................................................... 4-7

4.4 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................... 4-9

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4.5 Installing and Removing Expansion Boards.......................................................4-11

4.5.1 Installing a PCI Card ..................................................................................4-11

4.6 Installing Additional Memory............................................................................4-13

4.6.1 Installing a DIMM......................................................................................4-14

4.6.2 Removing a DIMM.....................................................................................4-15

4.6.3 Reconfiguring the System ...........................................................................4-15

4.7 Upgrading the CPU ...........................................................................................4-15

4.7.1 Removing the Pentium II CPU....................................................................4-16

4.7.2 Installing a Pentium II CPU........................................................................4-17

4.7.3 Installing the Celeron CPU .........................................................................4-19

List of Figures

Figure 1-1 Front Panel ..............................................................................................1-2

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel................................................................................................1-3

Figure 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard .........................................................................1-4

Figure 1-4 Connecting the Monitor ..........................................................................1-5

Figure 1-5 Connecting the Mouse.............................................................................1-6

Figure 1-6 Connecting the Parallel Printer ...............................................................1-7

Figure 1-7 Complete System Connections..................................................................1-8

Figure 1-8 Connecting Multimedia Components ......................................................1-9

Figure 1-9 Connecting to the Network.....................................................................1-10

Figure 1-10 Connecting the Telephone Line and Handset to the Fax/Modem...........1-11

Figure 1-11 Connecting USB Devices....................................................................1-12

Figure 2-1 System Board Layout................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations .......................................2-5

Figure 4-1 Jumper Setting Label Location .................................................................4-3

Figure 4-2 Removing the Screws ...............................................................................4-4

Figure 4-3 Removing the Housing Cover...................................................................4-5

Figure 4-4 Replacing the Housing Cover ...................................................................4-6

Figure 4-5 Securing the Screws .................................................................................4-6

Figure 4-6 Detaching the Metal Cover.......................................................................4-7

Figure 4-7 Removing the Drive Frame with CD-ROM, hard disk, and 3.5-inch Diskette

Drives .......................................................................................................................4-8

Figure 4-8 Removing the Hard Disk Drive ................................................................4-9

Figure 4-9 Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the Bracket.......................................4-10

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Figure 4-10 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket......................................... 4-10

Figure 4-11 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket......................................... 4-11

Figure 4-12 Installing a PCI Card ........................................................................... 4-12

Figure 4-13 Installing a DIMM............................................................................... 4-14

Figure 4-14 Removing a DIMM.............................................................................. 4-15

Figure 4-15 Disconnecting the heatsink cable from the system board ...................... 4-16

Figure 4-16 Pressing the Latches and Detaching the CPU....................................... 4-17

Figure 4-17 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes................................. 4-18

Figure 4-18 Installing the Pentium II CPU........................................................... 4-18

Figure 4-19 Installing the Pentium II CPU........................................................... 4-19

Figure 4-20 Installing the Celeron Processor......................................................... 4-20

Figure 4-21 Installing the Retention Module......................................................... 4-21

List of Tables

Table 1-1 System Error Messages ........................................................................... 1-17

Table 1-1 System Error Messages (continued)........................................................ 1-18

Table 2-1 SW1 Settings ............................................................................................ 2-6

Table 2-2 SW2 Settings ............................................................................................ 2-6

Table 2-3 Onboard Connectors ................................................................................. 2-7

Table 2-4 IDE Hard Disk Configuration ................................................................... 2-8

Table 2-5 Supported Video Resolutions..................................................................... 2-9

Table 3-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings..................................................... 3-16

Table 4-1 Memory Configurations ......................................................................... 4-13

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Represents the actual keys that you have

to press on the keyboard.

NOTE

Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING

Alerts you to any danger that might

result from doing or not doing specific

actions.

CAUTION

Suggests precautionary measures to

avoid potential hardware or software

problems.

IMPORTANT

Reminds you to take specific action

relevant to the accomplishment of the

procedure at hand.

TIP

Tells how to accomplish a procedure

with fewer steps through little shortcuts.

Introduction

Acer has been on the leading edge of microcomputer systems development for both

corporate and home computing needs for 20 years, as the OEM of choice for many of the

world’s leading computer companies. Acer is committed to meeting the world’s demand

for state-of-the-art computers ¾ at the best prices.

Your AcerPower desktop configuration provides high-speed performance in a small

footprint ¾ making it perfect for small offices or general business use.

The system board features the common functions offered by a high-performance board. It

has a power-management function that conforms to the power-saving standards of the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program. It also supports

Plug-and-Play features.

Overview

The AcerPower 2100 system supports Intel Pentium II processors and the Intel Celeron

processor. The Celeron processor is Intel's Pentium II cost-down solution. It has two ISA

and two PCI slots for future expansion. The system memory is expandable to 256 MB via

two onboard 168-pin DIMM (double in-line memory module) sockets.

The system also features a 3-D video function with AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)

support and a 3-D audio function.

Aside from the standard I/O (input/output) interfaces such as one serial port, one parallel

port, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, the system also offers two USB (Universal

Serial Bus) ports, one VGA (Video Graphics Accelerator) port, one Feature connector,

one mono Microphone-in port, one stereo Line-in port, one Line-out port, and one

Game/MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) port. These additional ports are

included to enable the system to accommodate additional peripherals.

The system is fully compatible with MS-DOS V6.X, OS/2, SCO UNIX, Windows NT, and

Windows 95/98 operating systems.

About This Manual

This manual is divided into four chapters. A brief description of these chapters is

provided below.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Describes the different parts of the system unit. It tells you how to select a site and set up

the basic system. It includes a simple troubleshooting section and a list of system error

messages with the corresponding corrective actions.

Chapter 2 System Board

Describes the system board and all its major components. It contains information about

the system board layout, jumper settings, jumper and connector locations and functions.

Chapter 3 BIOS Utility

Explains the BIOS and tells how to configure the system by setting BIOS parameters.

Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components

Describes how to remove and replace the system housing, and to install the optional

components into the housing. It gives brief instructions accompanied by mechanical

illustrations showing how to perform each described procedure.

Introduction

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1.1 Preinstallation

The preinstallation process involves the following activities:

Selecting a site

Unpacking components

1.1.1 Selecting a Site

Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer:

Determine the best site for your system. Cable paths should not run near equipment

that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio

transmitters, television sets, copy machines, or heating and air conditioning

equipment.

Route cables away from personnel and equipment traffic.

Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity.

1.1.2 Unpacking Components

Unpack the contents of each box carefully. Save all packing materials in case you need to

move or ship the system in the future.

Check that all items are present and in good condition. Contact your dealer immediately

if anything is missing or damaged.

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1.2 Features

The basic configuration consists of a system unit, a monitor, a keyboard, a CD-ROM

drive, a diskette drive, a fixed disk drive and a mouse.

1.2.1 Front Panel

Figure 1-1 shows the system unit front panel.

1. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive

2. CD-ROM drive

4. Power/suspend indicator

5. Network active indicator

6. Hard disk/message indicator

3. Power button

Figure 1-1 Front Panel

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1.2.2 Rear Panel

Figure 1-2 shows the system unit rear panel.

1. Game/MIDI port

2. Microphone-in port

3. Line-in port

9. USB Port

10. Parallel port

11. Monitor/VGA Port

4. Line-out port

12. Add-on card brackets

13. Fan

5. Network port

6. PS/2 keyboard port

7. PS/2 mouse Port

8. Serial port

14. System power socket

15. Power Switch

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel

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1.3 Connecting System Components

Do not turn on the power until you finish connecting the system components.

The following sections show how to connect each component to the system.

1.3.1 Connecting the Keyboard

Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket on the rear panel. See Figure 1-3.

Figure 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard

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1.3.2 Connecting the Monitor

Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel.

Figure 1-4 Connecting the Monitor

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1.3.3 Connecting the Mouse

Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel.

Figure 1-5 Connecting the Mouse

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1.3.4 Connecting the Printer (Optional)

If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel port on the rear panel. See Figure

1-6.

Figure 1-6 Connecting the Parallel Printer

If you have a serial printer or other serial

peripheral, connect it to the serial port

(COM1).

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1.3.5 Complete System Connections

After connecting all the components, plug one end of the power supply cable into the

system power socket. Plug the other end of the power supply cable into a wall outlet.

Figure 1-7 shows the complete system connections.

Figure 1-7 Complete System Connections

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1.3.6 Connecting Multimedia Components (Optional)

Your system also supports optional multimedia features. Connect multimedia components

as shown in Figure 1-8.

Figure 1-8 Connecting Multimedia Components

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1.3.6 Connecting to the Network

You can connect your system to the network via the onboard RJ45 port.

Figure 1-9 Connecting to the Network

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1.3.7 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional)

Your system also supports the optional fax/modem feature. Connect the telephone line

and handset as shown in Figure 1-10.

Figure 1-10 Connecting the Telephone Line and Handset to the Fax/Modem

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1.3.8 Connecting USB Devices (Optional)

The USB ports on the rear panel enable the system to support additional serial devices

without using up your system resources.

To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into a USB port marked

the rear panel. See the following figure:

Figure 1-11 Connecting USB Devices

Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices.

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1.4 Turning On Your Computer

After you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn on your

computer:

1. Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as monitor, printer, fax,

speakers, etc.

2. Press the power button located on the front of the system unit.

When the system finishes booting, the computer is now ready for use.

1.5 Turning Off Your Computer

1. Turn off all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax,

speakers, etc.

2. Press the power button located on the front of the system unit for at least four seconds.

Quickly pressing the button puts the system in Suspend mode only.

3. Unplug the system if you are going to do any of the following:

not use the system for a long period of time

open the system

install system component(s)

Opening and installing components without

unplugging the system may result in serious

damage both to the system and the component.

Unplugging the system ensures that there is no

standby current on the system board. Not doing

so may damage your system.

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1.6 Troubleshooting

If you encounter a hardware problem, review the following suggestions before calling for

service.

General Failure

Are all cables securely plugged in?

Are all system components and peripherals turned on?

Is the system main power switch on?

Is the power outlet burned out? You may check this by plugging in and turning on

some other piece of equipment.

Are any cables damaged? Are they properly routed and coiled? Entwined cables may

cause signal interference.

Front Panel Light Doesn't Work

Check inside the system unit and make sure that the front panel LED connector is

correctly plugged in (refer to section 2.3 Jumpers and Connectors).

"Garbage" or Nothing Appears on the Screen

Is the monitor turned on? Is the screen brightness adjusted properly?

Never open the monitor case. The CRT monitor

retains very high voltage levels, even after the

power is turned off. Refer all monitor service to

qualified service technicians.

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Keyboard is Dead

Is the keyboard cable plugged in? Turn off the system unit and plug in the keyboard.

Do not plug or unplug the keyboard while the

power is on.

Printer Doesn't Work

Is the printer power turned on?

Is the printer cable connected to the correct port (serial or parallel)? Is the pin signal

interface correct?

Are your application and the printer configured for the same operating values? Be

sure there is no conflict with any port on the add-on card.

Is the printer out of paper or jammed? Check the printer’s status indicator lights.

Are the printer cables tangled? To prevent signal interference, neatly fold or coil

excess cable length.

Add-on Card Fails Intermittently

Do two add-on cards have conflicting addresses?

If You Receive an Error Message

Read the corrective actions in Table 1-1 in section 1.7.

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1.7 Error Messages

In the event that you receive an error message, do not continue using the computer. Note

the message and take corrective action immediately. This section describes the different

types of error messages and suggests corrective measures.

There are two general types of error messages:

Software

System

1.7.1 Software Error Messages

Software error messages are returned by your operating system or application. These

messages typically appear after you boot the operating system or when you run your

applications. If you receive this type of message, consult your application or operating

system manual for help.

1.7.2 System Error Messages

A system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself. These messages

normally appear during the power-on self-test, before the operating system prompt

appears. Table 1-1 lists the system error messages.

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Table 1-1 System Error Messages

Error Message

Corrective Action

Bad CMOS Battery

Replace battery. Contact your dealer.

Run Setup. See Chapter 3.

CMOS Checksum

Error

Floppy Drive

Controller Error

Check and connect the cable to the floppy

drive or controller.

Floppy Drive Error

Floppy may be bad. If not, check the

floppy drive and replace if necessary.

DRAM Configuration

Error

Check and modify DRAM configuration to

agree with Table 4-1.

Equipment

Run Setup. See Chapter 3.

Configuration Error

Hard Disk Controller

Error

Check and connect the cable to the hard

disk drive or controller.

Hard Disk 0 (1, 2, 3)

Auto Detection

Failed

Replace the hard disk drive controller.

Check the HDD cable connections and

CMOS setup configuration.

I/O Parity Error

Contact your dealer.

PS/2 Keyboard

Error or No

Keyboard

Check and connect the keyboard to the

system unit.

Connected

PS/2 Keyboard

Interface Error

Contact your dealer.

Memory Error

Check DIMMs on the system board.

Contact your dealer.

Memory Size

Mismatch

Run Setup. See Chapter 3.

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Table 1-1 System Error Messages (continued)

Error Message

Corrective Action

Onboard Serial 1 Conflict

Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial

1. See Chapter 3.

Onboard Serial 2 Conflict

Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial

2. See Chapter 3.

Onboard Parallel Port

Conflict

Run Setup and disable Onboard

Parallel Port. See Chapter 3.

PS/2 Pointing Device

Error

Check or connect the pointing device.

Contact your dealer.

PS/2 Pointing Device

Interface Error

Contact your dealer.

Press F1 key to continue

or Ctrl-Alt-Esc for Setup

Press

Press Esc to turn off

NMI, any key to reboot

to disregard NMI error.

Press any key to reboot the system.

Protected Mode Test Fail

RAM BIOS Error

Contact your dealer.

Real Time Clock Error

Shadow RAM Fail

Run Setup. See Chapter 3.

Contact your dealer.

System Memory Address

Error

Check DIMMs on system board or

contact your dealer.

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1.7.3 Correcting Error Conditions

As a general rule, the "Press F1 to continue" error message is caused by a configuration

problem which can be easily corrected. An equipment malfunction is more likely to cause

a fatal error, i.e., an error that causes complete system failure.

Here are some corrective measures for error conditions:

1. Run Setup. You must know the correct configuration values for your system before

you enter Setup, which is why you should write these values down when the system is

correctly configured. An incorrect Setup configuration is a major cause of power-on

error messages, especially for a new system.

2. Remove the system cover according to the directions in the system housing

installation guide. Check that the system board and any expansion boards are set

correctly.

3. Check that all connectors and boards are secure. Consult the system housing

installation guide for assistance.

If you have purchased a new hard disk drive

and cannot access it, it may be because your

disk is not physically formatted. Physically

format the disk using the FDISK and FORMAT

commands.

If you follow the corrective steps above and still receive an error message, the cause may

be an equipment malfunction.

If you are sure that your configuration values are correct and your battery is in good

condition, the problem may lie in a damaged or defective chip. Contact an authorized

service center for assistance.

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Chapter 2 System Board

This chapter describes the system board and all its major components, including:

Details about the system board layout

Jumper and connector locations and functions

Jumper settings

The system board supports the Intel Pentium II processor with MMX (MultiMedia

eXtensions) technology and the Celeron processor. The Pentium II comes in a card

design with 512-KB second-level cache already integrated. The Celeron processor is

Intel's Pentium II cost-down solution. It comes without or with 128-KB second-level

cache. Both are capable of handling multimedia functions and enhancing the

performance of 32-bit applications.

The system memory is upgradable to 256 MB via the two onboard 168-pin DIMM

(Double In-line Memory Module) sockets. These sockets accommodate 8-, 16-, 32-, 64-

and 128-MB DIMMs.

The board also incorporates a 3-D video controller with AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port),

4-MB SGRAM (Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory), and a 3-D audio

controller to fully support multimedia functions.

Onboard I/O (input/output) interfaces are comprised of a UART (Universal Asynchronous

Receiver-Transmitter) 16C550 serial port, a parallel port with SPP (Standard Parallel

Port)/ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)/EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) support, and PS/2

keyboard and mouse ports. Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, one VGA (Video

Graphics Accelerator) port, one Feature connector, one mono Microphone-in port, one

stereo Line-in port, one Line-out port, and one Game/MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital

Interface) port are also added to the board design to enable the system to support

additional peripherals.

For expansion, the board comes with two PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) slots.

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Special features such as PnP (Plug-and-Play) support, Power Management, Wireless

Communication, Hardware Monitoring, Wake-on Ring, and Wake-on LAN (Local Area

Network) functions are also supported. These functions are individually discussed in this

chapter.

The system is fully compatible with MS-DOS V6.X, OS/2, SCO UNIX, Windows NT, and

Windows 95/98 operating systems.

2.1 Major Components

The system board has the following major components:

A CPU (Central Processing Unit) connector that supports either of the following:

Pentium II processor running at 266, 300, 333, 350, 400, and 450 MHz

Celeron processor running at 266,300, and 333 MHz

Two DIMM sockets that accept 8-, 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB Standard DRAMs,

with Parity Check or Error Correction Code (ECC) feature. These sockets allow

memory upgrade of up to 256 MB

PCI local bus IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) controller

3-D audio controller

AGP-compliant 3-D video graphics accelerator with 4-MB SGRAM

One Feature connector

One Wake-on LAN connector

One Modem ring-in connector

One Modem connector

Two PCI enhanced IDE interfaces that support up to four IDE devices

External ports

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PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports

One buffered high-speed serial port

One SPP/ECP/EPP high-speed parallel port

Two USB ports

One standard VGA port

One mono Microphone-in port

One stereo Line-in port

One stereo Line-out port

One Game/MIDI port

One riser card

Two PCI slots

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2.2 Layout

Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the major components on the system board.

RJ-45 LAN port

DIMM sockets

PS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 mouse port

Serial port

CPU connector

Voltage regulators

AIO board connector

USB port

Riser card slot

Sound Blaster compatible audio

controller

Ultra I/O controller

Parallel port

FDD connector

IDE1 connector

IDE2 connector

Power connector

CD-in connector

Battery

VGA port

System BIOS chipset

3-D AGP video controller

Video memory

PCI/AGP/memory controller

Buzzer

PCI IDE controller

Ethernet controller

Figure 2-1 System Board Layout

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2.3 Jumpers and Connectors

2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations

Figure 2-2 shows the jumper and connector locations.

Figure 2-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations

The blackened pin of a jumper or a connector

represents pin 1.

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2.3.2 Jumper Settings

The following table lists the possible jumper settings:

Table 2-1 SW1 Settings

Switch

Setting

Function

Bus Frequency

On*

66 MHZ

Off

100 MHz

Password

Check

Off*

Bypass

Off

Core/Bus Clock Ratio

Off

3.5

4.5

Table 2-2 SW2 Settings

Switch

Setting

Function

VGA IRQ Assignment

Disabled

On*

Off

Enabled

Note

Off

Required

Default

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2.3.3 Onboard Connector Functions

Table 2-3 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions.

Table 2-3 Onboard Connectors

Connector

Function

CN1

Modem ring-in connector

Wake-on LAN connector

VGA port

CN2

CN7

CN9

Printer/parallel port

Serial port

CN13

CN14

CN15

CN16

CN17

CN18

CN19

CN23

CN25

CN26/JP9

CN28

CN29

JP1

USB ports

FDD connector

IDE1 connector

Voice modem connector

IDE2 connector

Mouse port

Keyboard port

CD-in connector

Power connector

LAN (RJ45) port

AIO board connector

Power LED connector

Turbo LED connector

Power switch connector

Thermal sensor connector

3-pin fan connector

2-pin fan connector

JP5

JP6

JP8

JPX1*

FN2*

You cannot use FN2 and JPX1 at the same time. Refer to Figure 4-19 for the

installation of the fansink with two connectors.

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2.4 IDE Hard Disk Support

The board comes with an enhanced IDE controller that supports PIO mode 4 and Ultra

DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode data transfers. In addition, two EIDE interfaces are

mounted on the system board supporting a maximum of four IDE hard disks, or any other

IDE devices. See Figure 2-2 for the location of the IDE interfaces.

Connect the cables according to the IDE hard disk configuration in Table 2-4. Follow the

instructions in the housing installation manual on how to install a hard disk in the system.

Table 2-4 IDE Hard Disk Configuration

IDE Connector

IDE1 (CN16)

IDE2 (CN18)

Master

Hard disk 0

Slave

Hard disk 1

Hard disk 3

Hard disk 2/

IDE CD-ROM drive

2.5 Video Function

The onboard video controller is capable not only of enhancing video display, but

supporting 3-D video applications as well. The video controller features the Accelerated

Graphics Port (AGP) design - the latest bus architecture that is considered to be the best

solution for 3-D applications. AGP offers greater bandwidth; thus, it is capable of

speeding up the VGA bus in order to meet the requirement of 3-D applications.

The board comes with 4-MB video memory. Larger video memory allows you to display

higher resolutions and more colors.

The following table lists the video resolutions supported by the onboard VGA:

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Table 2-5

Supported Video Resolutions

Resolution

bpp

Vertical Freq.

(Hz)

Horizontal

Freq. (KHz)

640 x 480

800 x 600

1024 x 768

8/16/24/32

8/16/24

31.5

37.4

37.5

43.3

48.0

52.9

63.7

84.1

100.2

33.8

35.2

37.8

44.5

48.0

46.9

53.7

57.1

62.5

76.0

99.6

125.9

35.5

48.4

56.5

58.2

60.0

68.7

76.2

100

120

160

200

100

120

160

200

8/16

8/16/24/32

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Table 2-5

Supported Video Resolutions

Resolution

bpp

Vertical Freq.

Horizontal

Freq. (KHz)

(Hz)

1024 x 768

1152 x 864

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200

8/16/24/32

8/16/24

8/16

100

120

140

150

79.0

96.7

113.3

120.6

45.9

44.9

54.9

66.1

75.1

76.4

77.1

90.2

108.7

50.0

64.0

74.6

77.9

80.0

91.2

96.1

106.7

68.0

75.0

76.2

89.7

93.8

8/16/24/32

8/16/24

8/16

100

120

8/16

8/16/24

8/16

100

8/16

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You may disable the onboard video function

in the BIOS Utility. For more details on

BIOS, see Chapter 3.

2.6 Audio Function

The board provides a complete 3-D audio solution via the onboard 3-D video controller

and the following audio connectors:

Mono microphone port

Stereo line-in port

Stereo line-out port

Game/MIDI port

CD-in connector

Modem connector

These connectors enable the system to accommodate external audio devices. For

instructions on how to connect the external audio devices, refer to section 1.3.6.

Connecting Multimedia Components.

2.7 USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading

low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick,

scanner, printer and modem/ISDN. With USB, complex cable connections at the back

panel of your PC can be eliminated.

Chapter 2 - System Board 2-11

The board comes with two USB ports (CN14). See Figure 2-1 or Figure 2-2 for the

location of the ports.

2.8 LAN Function

The system supports LAN connection by integrating a 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet

controller and an RJ45 network port.

The system uses a PS/2-type SPS (Switch Power Supply) which provides a 5V/1A standby

power via the onboard connector JP9 (see Figure 2-2 for the location of the connectors).

The onboard LAN relies on this standby power for its operation. Once it receives a

“magic packet”¹, the system automatically wakes up. These magic packets are sent via

management software that supports remote wake-up capability.

2.9 Hardware Monitoring Function

The Hardware Monitoring function allows you to check the system resources, either

locally or in a computer network, by using software such as Intel LDCM (LAN Desk

Client Manager). Intel LDCM is a desktop management program that offers the SMART

(System Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) monitor function for checking

local or network connected systems. In addition, it also enables the PC products and

applications to be OS (operating system) independent.

To enable the Hardware Monitoring function, you need to install Intel LDCM. Contact

your dealer for information on the availability of the software. Refer to the software

documentation for more details on the Hardware Monitoring function.

Magic packet is defined as a 16 bit "00000000011111111" header + NIC card Mac address. This packet passes

through the Ethernet wire. Once received by the LAN chip and an identical MAC address has been detected, the

LAN chip will start the WOL process.

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2.10 Modem Ring-in Function

The Modem Ring-in function enables the system to resume from suspend mode by

monitoring the fax/modem (or any device of similar type) activities. Any signal or

activity detected from the Modem ring-in connector automatically returns the system to

normal operation. Refer to Figure 2-2 for the location of the Modem ring-in connector

(CN1) on the system board.

2.11 Wake-on LAN Function

The system supports the Wake-on LAN feature via the onboard Wake-on LAN connector

(CN2). This special feature allows the system to be activated via a network. Common

network functions, such as remote access, file sharing, etc. are also supported.

Chapter 2 - System Board 2-13

Chapter 3 BIOS Utility

Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need

to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message.

The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory

called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM.

If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages,

the battery may be bad. In this case, the system

cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Ask

a qualified technician for assistance.

Before you run Setup, make sure that you have saved all open files. The system reboots

immediately after you exit Setup.

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-1

3.1 Entering Setup

To enter Setup, press the key combination

You must press

simultaneously

while the system is booting. This key combination

does not work during any other time.

The Setup Utility main menu then appears:

Setup Utility

System Information

Product Information

Disk Drives

Onboard Peripherals

Power Management

Boot Options

Date and Time

System Security

Load Default Settings

Abort Settings Change

The system supports two BIOS Utility levels: Basic and Advanced. The above screen is

the BIOS Utility Basic Level screen. This allows you to view and change only the basic

configuration of your system.

If you are an advanced user, you may want to check the detailed configuration of your

system. Detailed system configurations are contained in the Advanced Level. To view the

Advanced Level, press

. The following screen shows the Setup Utility Advanced Level

main menu.

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Setup Utility

· System Information

· Product Information

· Disk Drives

· Onboard Peripherals

· Power Management

· Boot Options

· Date and Time

· System Security

· Advanced Options*

· Load Default Settings

· Abort Settings Change

The

key works only when you are in the

main menu.

This means that you can

activate the Advanced Level only when you

are in the main menu.

The command line at the bottom of the menu tells you how to move within a screen and

from one screen to another.

To select an option, move the highlight bar by pressing

then press

Press

to move to the next page or

to return to the previous page.

until the desired setting is found.

To change a parameter setting, press

Press

to return to the main menu. If you are already in the main menu, press

again to exit Setup.

The parameters on the screens show default values. These values may not be the same as

those in your system.

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The grayed items on the screens have fixed settings and are not user-configurable.

3.2 System Information

The following screen appears if you select System Information from the main menu.

System Information

Page 1/2

Processor ..........................Pentium II

Processor Speed ....................266 MHz

Internal Cache ....................32 KB, Enabled

External Cache .....................512 KB, Enabled

Floppy Drive A .....................1.44 MB, 3.5-inch

Floppy Drive B .....................None

IDE PrimaryChannel Master..........Hard Disk, xxxx MB

IDE PrimaryChannel Slave...........None

IDE Secondary Channel Master ....... IDE CD-ROM

IDE Secondary Channel Slave ........None

Total Memory .......................64 MB

1st Bank .........................SDRAM, 32 MB

2nd Bank .........................SDRAM, 32 MB

The System Information menu shows the current basic configuration of your system.

3.2.1 Processor

The Processor parameter specifies the type of processor currently installed in your system.

The system supports Pentium II and Celeron processors.

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3.2.2 Processor Speed

The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of the processor currently installed in

your system.

3.2.3 Internal Cache

This parameter specifies the first-level or the internal memory (i.e., the memory integrated

into the CPU) size, and whether it is enabled or disabled.

3.2.4 External Cache

This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported by the

system.

3.2.5 Floppy Drive A

This parameter specifies the system’s current floppy drive A settings. For information on

how to configure the floppy drives, see section 3.4.1.

3.2.6 Floppy Drive B

This parameter specifies the system’s current floppy drive B settings. For information on

how to configure the floppy drives, see section 3.4.1.

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3.2.7 IDE Primary Channel Master

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the

master port of the primary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE

devices, see section 3.4.3.

3.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Slave

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the

slave port of the primary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE

devices, see section 3.4.3.

3.2.9 IDE Secondary Channel Master

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the

master port of the secondary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE

devices, see section 3.4.3.

3.2.10 IDE Secondary Channel Slave

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the

slave port of the secondary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE

devices, see section 3.4.3.

3.2.11 Total Memory

This parameter specifies the total amount of onboard memory. The memory size is

automatically detected by BIOS during the POST (Power-On Self Test). If you install

additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new

memory size.

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1st Bank

This parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 1 socket. The None

setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. For the location of the DIMM sockets,

refer to Figure 2-1.

2nd Bank

This parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 2 socket. The None

setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. For the location of the DIMM sockets,

refer to Figure 2-1.

3.3 Product Information

The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu.

Product Information

Product Name ..........................xxxxxxxxx

System S/N ............................xxxxxxxxx

Main Board ID .........................xxxxxxxxx

Main Board S/N ........................xxxxxxxxx

System BIOS Version ...................V3.2

DMI BIOS Version ......................2.1

The Product Information menu contains the general data about the system, such as the

product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. This information is necessary for

troubleshooting (may be required when asking for technical support).

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3.3.1 Product Name

This parameter specifies the official name of your system.

3.3.2 System S/N

This parameter specifies your system’s serial number.

3.3.3 Main Board ID

This parameter specifies your system board’s identification number.

3.3.4 Main Board S/N

This parameter specifies your system board’s serial number.

3.3.5 System BIOS Version

This parameter specifies the version of your system’s BIOS utility.

3.3.6 DMI BIOS Version

The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) BIOS allows you to check your system

hardware components without actually opening your system. Hardware checking is done

via software during start up. This parameter specifies the version of the DMI BIOS utility

installed in your system.

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3.4 Disk Drives

Select Disk Drives from the main menu to configure the drives installed in your system.

The following screen shows the Disk Drives menu:

Disk Drives

Floppy Drive A ........... [xx-MB xx-inch]

Floppy Drive B ........... [None ]

IDE Primary Channel Master

IDE Primary Channel Slave

IDE Secondary Channel Master

IDE Secondary Channel Slave

3.4.1 Floppy Drives

To enter the configuration value for the first floppy drive (drive A), highlight the Floppy

Drive A parameter. Press

Possible settings for the Floppy Drive parameters are:

· [ None

to view the options and select the appropriate value.

]

· [360 KB, 5.25-inch]

· [1.2 MB, 5.25-inch]

· [720 KB, 3.5-inch]

· [1.44 MB, 3.5-inch]

· [2.88 MB, 3.5-inch]

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-9

Follow the same procedure to configure floppy drive B. Choose Noneif you do not have a

second floppy drive.

3.4.2 IDE Drives

To configure the IDE drives connected to your system, select the parameter that represents

the channel and port where the desired hard disk to configure is connected. The options

are:

IDE Primary Channel Master

This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE

channel 1.

IDE Primary Channel Slave

This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE

channel 1.

IDE Secondary Channel Master

This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE

channel 2.

IDE Secondary Channel Slave

This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE

channel 2.

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The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE Drive parameters:

IDE Primary/Secondary

Channel Master/Slave

Type...........................[ Auto ]

Cylinder.....................[ XXXX ]

Head.........................[ XXXX ]

Sector.......................[ XXXX ]

Size.........................[ XXXX ] MB

Hard Disk Size > 504MB......... [ Auto ]

*Hard Disk Block Mode........... [ Auto ]

*Advanced PIO Mode..............[ Auto ]

*Hard Disk 32 Bit Access........ [Enabled]

*DMA Transfer Mode..............[ Auto ]

*CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode.......... [Disabled]

Type

This parameter lets you specify the type of hard disk installed in your system. If you want

BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk, select Auto. If you know your hard disk

type, you can enter the setting manually.

Setting this parameter also sets the Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Size parameters.

Cylinders

This parameter specifies your hard disk’s number of cylinders, and is automatically set

depending on your Type parameter setting.

Heads

This parameter specifies your hard disk’s number of heads, and is automatically set

depending on your Type parameter setting.

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Sectors

This parameter specifies your hard disk’s number of sectors, and is automatically set

depending on your Type parameter setting.

Size

This parameter specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB.

Hard Disk Size > 504 MB

When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk

supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a hard disk with a capacity of

more than 504 MB. This is made possible through the Logical Block Address (LBA)

mode translation. However, this enhanced IDE feature works only under a DOS or

Windows 3.x/95/98 environment. Other operating systems require this parameter to be

set to Disabled.

Hard Disk Block Mode

This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If you set

this parameter to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk

drive supports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows data transfer in block

(multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle. To disregard the feature, change the

setting to Disabled.

This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.

Advanced PIO Mode

When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk

supports the function. If supported, it allows for faster data recovery and read/write

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timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This results in better hard disk performance.

To disregard the feature, change the setting to Disabled.

This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.

Hard Disk 32-bit Access

Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit

hard disk access. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x/95/98,

and Novell NetWare. If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this

parameter to Disabled.

This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.

DMA Transfer Mode

The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes enhance hard disk performance by increasing the

transfer rate. However, besides enabling these features in the BIOS Setup, both the Ultra

DMA and Multi-DMA modes require the DMA driver to be loaded. By setting this

parameter to Auto, BIOS automatically sets the appropriate DMA mode for your hard

disk.

This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.

CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode

Set this parameter to Enabledto enable the DMA mode for the CD-ROM drive. This

improves the system performance since it allows direct memory access to the CD-ROM.

To deactivate the function, set the parameter to Disabled.

This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-13

3.5 Onboard Peripherals

The Onboard Peripherals menu allows you to configure the onboard devices. Selecting

this option from the main menu displays the following screen:

Onboard Peripherals

Serial Port 1 .......................[Enabled ]

Base Address .....................[3F8h]

IRQ ..............................[ 4 ]

Parallel Port .......................[Enabled ]

Base Address .....................[378h]

IRQ ..............................[ 7 ]

Operation Mode ...................[Bi-Directional]

ECP DMA Channel ................[ - ]

Onboard Device Settings

3.5.1 Serial Port 1

This parameter allows you to enable or disable serial port 1.

Base Address

This function lets you set a logical base address for the serial port. The options are:

· 3F8h

· 2F8h

· 3E8h

· 2E8h

IRQ

This function lets you assign an interrupt for the serial port. The options are IRQ 4and

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The Base Address and IRQ parameters are

configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is

enabled.

3.5.2 Parallel Port

This parameter allows you to enable or disable the parallel port.

Base Address

This function lets you set a logical base address for the parallel port. The options are:

· 3BCh

· 378h

· 278h

IRQ

This function lets you assign an interrupt for the parallel port. The options are IRQ 5and

The Base Address and IRQ parameters are

configurable only if the Parallel Port is enabled.

If you install an add-on card that has a parallel port

whose address conflicts with the parallel port on

board, a warning message appears on the screen.

Check the parallel port address on the add-on card

and change the address to one that does not conflict.

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-15

Operation Mode

This item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Table 3-1 lists the

different operation modes.

Table 3-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings

Setting

Function

Standard Parallel Port (SPP)

Standard and Bidirectional

Allows normal speed one-way operation

Allows normal speed operation in a two-

way mode

Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)

Allows bidirectional parallel port

operation at maximum speed

Extended Capabilities Port

(ECP)

Allows parallel port to operate in

bidirectional mode and at a speed higher

than the maximum data transfer rate

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ECP DMA Channel

This item becomes active only if you select Extended CapabilitiesPort (ECP)

as the operation mode. It allows you to assign DMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3 for the

ECP parallel port function (as required in Windows 95).

3.5.3 Onboard Device Settings

The Onboard Device Settings menu allows you to configure the device controllers

available onboard. Selecting this option from the Onboard Peripherals menu displays the

following screen:

Onboard Device Settings

Floppy Disk Controller ..............[Enabled ]

IDE Controller ......................[Both ]

PS/2 Mouse Controller ...............[Enabled ]

USB Host Controller .................[Enabled ]

USB Legacy Mode ...................[Disabled]

Onboard Audio Chip ..................[Enabled ]

Onboard Ethernet Chip ...............[Enabled ]

Floppy Disk Controller

This parameter lets you enable or disable the onboard floppy disk controller.

IDE Controller

Set this parameter to Primaryto enable only the primary IDE channel; Secondaryto

enable only the secondary IDE channel; Both to enable both primary and secondary IDE

channels; or Disabled to disable the onboard IDE controllers.

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PS/2 Mouse Controller

This parameter enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse controller.

USB Host Controller

This parameter lets you enable or disable the USB controller on board. When enabled, it

activates the USB function of the system. When disabled, it deactivates the function.

USB Legacy Mode

This function, when enabled, lets you use a USB keyboard in a DOS environment. Set

this to Disabledto deactivate the USB keyboard function in DOS environment. This

parameter is configurable only if the USB Host Controller parameter is enabled.

Onboard Audio Chip

This parameter lets you enable or disable the onboard audio controller. If you installed an

audio card into your system, you must disable this parameter for the card to work

properly.

Onboard Ethernet Chip

This parameter lets you enable or disable the onboard ethernet controller. If you installed

an ethernet card into your system, you must disable this parameter for the card to work

properly.

3.6 Power Management

The Power Management menu lets you configure the system power-management feature.

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The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings:

Power Management

Power Management Mode ...............[Enabled ]

IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ......[Off]

System Sleep Timer ...............[Off]

Sleep Mode .....................[----]

Power Switch < 4 Sec.................[Suspend]

Schedule Resume from Suspend.........[Disabled]

Resume Time........................[--:--:--]

System Wake-Up Event

Modem Ring Indicator...............[Enabled]

3.6.1 Power Management Mode

This parameter allows you to reduce power consumption. When this parameter is set to

Enabled, you can configure the IDE hard disk and system timers. Setting it to

Disableddeactivates the power-management feature and its timers.

IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer

This parameter allows the hard disk to enter standby mode after inactivity of 1 to 15

minutes, depending on your setting. When you access the hard disk again, allow 3 to 5

seconds (depending on the hard disk) for the disk to return to normal speed. Set this

parameter to Offif your hard disk does not support this function.

System Sleep Timer

This parameter automatically puts the system to power-saving mode after a specified

period of inactivity. Any keyboard or mouse action, or any activity detected from the IRQ

channels resumes system operation.

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Sleep Mode

This parameter lets you specify the power-saving mode that the system will enter after a

specified period of inactivity. The options are Standbyor Suspendmode.

This parameter becomes configurable only if the System Sleep Timer is enabled. Any

keyboard or mouse action, or any enabled monitored activity occurring through the IRQ

channels resumes system operation.

3.6.2 Power Switch < 4 sec.

When set to Power Off,the system automatically turns off when the power switch is

pressed. When set to Suspend, the system enters the suspend mode.

3.6.3 Schedule Resume from Suspend

This parameter allows you to set a certain time to wake-up your system from suspend

mode. The default setting is Disabled.

Resume Time

If Schedule Resume from Suspend is enabled, the system will resume operation on the

time indicated here.

3.6.4 System Wake-Up Event

This parameter lets you specify the activity that will resume the system to normal

operation.

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Modem Ring Indicator

When Enabled, any fax/modem activity wakes the system from Sleep mode.

3.7 Boot Options

This option allows you to specify your preferred settings for bootup.

The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the main menu:

Boot Options

Boot Sequence

1st [Floppy Disk]

2nd [Hard Disk]

3rd [CD-ROM]

First Hard Disk Drive .................[IDE]

Primary Display Adapter ...............[Auto]

Fast Boot .............................[Auto ]

Silent Boot ...........................[Enabled ]

Num Lock After Boot ...................[Enabled ]

Memory Test ...........................[Disabled]

*Configuration Table ...................[Enabled ]

*Boot from LANDesk Service Agent .......[Disabled]

The parameter marked with ‘*’ will only

appear if you access the advanced

configuration level in the Main Menu. Please

refer to section 3.1 for more information.

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3.7.1 Boot Sequence

This parameter allows you to specify the boot search sequence. To change the order of

devices, simply press

3.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive

This parameter specifies whether the BIOS utility will boot from an IDE hard disk drive

or a SCSI hard disk drive. The system will automatically boot from an IDE hard disk if

your system does not have a SCSI hard disk drive. The default setting is IDE.

3.7.3 Primary Display Adapter

Setting this parameter to Onboardenables the onboard video controller. Normally, the

onboard video controller is considered as the primary display adapter. If you installed a

video card into your system, set this parameter to Auto. BIOS will automatically disable

the onboard video controller and consider the video card as the primary display adapter.

3.7.4 Fast Boot

Setting this parameter to Autoallows the system to boot faster by skipping some POST

routines. Select Disabledto return to the normal booting process.

3.7.5 Silent Boot

This parameter enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When set to Enabled, BIOS

is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during POST and while

booting. Then, the screen displays the operating system prompt (as in DOS) or logo (as in

Windows 95). If any error occurred while booting, the system automatically switches to

the text mode.

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Even if your setting is Enabled, you may also switch to the text mode while booting by

pressing after you hear a beep that indicates the activation of the keyboard.

When set to Disabled, BIOS is in the conventional text mode where you see the system

initialization details on the screen.

3.7.6 Num Lock After Boot

This parameter allows you to activate the Num Lock function upon booting. The default

setting is Enabled.

3.7.7 Memory Test

When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM test during

the POST routine. When set to Disabled, the system detects only the memory size and

bypasses the test routine. The default setting is Disabled.

3.7.8 Configuration Table

This parameter allows you to enable or disable the appearance of the configuration table

after POST but before booting. The configuration table gives a summary of the hardware

devices and settings that BIOS detected during POST.

3.7.9 Boot from LanDesk Service Agent

The LanDesk Service Agent is a pre-boot agent that enables the system to be booted from

a remote management server. It allows the Configuration Manager to take control of the

system configuration before the system’s operating system boots. You may find remote

booting useful when installing, repairing, or upgrading system’s OS and other installed

applications.

Set this parameter to Enabledto allow the system to boot from LanDesk Service Agent.

Otherwise, select disabled.

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3.8 Date and Time

The following screen appears if you select the Date and Time option from the main menu:

Date and Time

Date ..................... [WWW MM DD, YYYY]

Time ..................... [HH:MM:SS]

3.8.1 Date

Highlight the items on the Date parameter and press

the weekday-month-day-year format.

to set the date following

Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are:

Weekday Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Month

Day

1 to 12

1 to 31

Year

1980 to 2079

3.8.2 Time

Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press

the hour-minute-second format.

to set the time following

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Valid values for hour, minute, and second are:

Hour

00to 23

Minute

Second

00to 59

3.9 System Security

The Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the

system and its data.

The following screen appears if you select System Security from the main menu:

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System Security

Setup Password .................[

Power-on Password ..............[

None

]

3.9.1 Setup Password

The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility.

Setting a Password

1. Make sure that switch no. 2 of SW1 is set to Off (bypass password).

You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup

password does not exist and switch no. 2 of SW1

is set to On (password check enabled).

By default, switch no. 2 of SW1 is set to Off

(bypass password).

2. Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security.

3. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press

appears:

. The following screen

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Setup Password

Enter your new Password twice. Password

may be up to 7 characters long.

Enter Password .................[XXXXXXX]

Enter Password again ........... [XXXXXXX]

Set or Change Password

4. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters. Then press

Be very careful when typing your password

because the characters do not appear on the

screen.

5. Retype the password then press

6. After setting the password, highlight the Set or Change Password option.

7. Press

8. Press

9. Press

to return to the System Security screen.

to return to the main menu.

to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save

the CMOS data.

10. Select Yesto save the changes and reboot the system.

11. After rebooting, turn off the system then open the housing.

12. Set switch no. 2 of SW1 to On to enable the password function.

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The next time you want to enter the BIOS utility, you must key-in your Setup password.

Changing or Removing the Setup Password

Should you want to change your setup password, do the following:

1. Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security.

2. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press

menu appears.

. The Setup Password

3. From the Setup Password menu, highlight the Set or Change Password option.

4. Enter a new password.

5. Press

6. Press

7. Press

to return to the System Security screen.

to return to the main menu.

to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save

the CMOS data.

8. Select Yesto save the changes.

To remove the password, simply select the Setup Password parameter from the System

Security menu and set it to None.

Bypassing the Setup Password

If you forget your setup password, you can bypass the password security feature by

hardware. Follow these steps to bypass the password:

1. Turn off and unplug the system.

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2. Open the system housing and set switch no. 2 of SW1 to Off to bypass the password

function.

3. Turn on the system and enter the BIOS utility. This time, the system does not require

you to type in a password.

You can either change the existing Setup

password or remove it by selecting None. Refer

to the previous section for the procedure.

3.9.2 Power-on Password

The Power-on Password secures your system against unauthorized use. Once you set this

password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system. To set this password, enter

the BIOS utility, select System Security, then highlight the Power-on Password parameter.

Follow the same procedure as in setting the Setup password.

Make sure switch no. 2 of SW1 is set Off to enable

the Power-on password.

Operation Mode

This function lets you enable or disable the password prompt display. When set to

Normal, the password prompt appears before system boot. When set to Keyboard

Lock, the password prompt does not appear; however, your system will not respond to

any keyboard or mouse input until you enter the correct password.

The default setting is Normal.

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3.10 Advanced Options

The Advanced Options selection is available

only in the Advanced Level.

The Advanced Options menu allows you to configure the system memory, onboard

peripherals, and PCI device settings.

Do not change any settings in the Advanced

Options if you are not a qualified technician

to avoid damaging the system.

The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters:

Advanced Options

*Memory/Cache Options

*PnP/PCI Options

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3.10.1 Memory/Cache Options

Selecting Memory/Cache Options from the Advanced Options menu displays the

following screen:

Memory/Cache Options

*Internal Cache (CPU Cache) .........[Enabled ]

*External Cache ....................[Enabled ]

*Cache Scheme ....................[Write-back]

*Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for ..[System]

*Memory Parity Mode .................[Disable]

This menu lets you configure the system memory.

Internal Cache (CPU Cache)

This parameter enables or disables the primary cache memory, i.e., the CPU memory.

The default setting is Enabled.

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External Cache

This parameter enables or disables the secondary cache memory.

The default setting is Enabled.

Cache Scheme

This parameter display the cache scheme in Write-back mode. Write-back updates the cache

but not the memory when there is a write instruction. It updates the memory only when

there is an inconsistency between the cache and the memory.

Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved For

To prevent memory address conflicts between the system and expansion boards, reserve

this memory range for the use of either the system or an expansion board.

Some VGA cards have required settings for

this feature. Check your VGA card manual

before setting this parameter.

Memory Parity Mode

This parameter allows you to enable or disable the ECC (Error Checking and Correction)

feature. The ECC feature enables BIOS to detect and correct data errors. Disable this

parameter if you want to disregard the function.

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3.10.2 PnP/PCI Options

The PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting

this option displays the following screen:

PnP/PCI Options

*PCI IRQ Setting ..........[ Auto ]

INTA

*PCI Slot 1 .............[--]

*PCI Slot 2 .............[--]

*PCI Slot 3 .............[--]

INTB

[--]

INTC

[--]

INTD

[--]

*PCI IRQ Sharing ............ [Yes]

*VGA Palette Snoop ......... [Disabled]

*Plug and Play OS ........... [Yes]

*Reset Resource Assignments . [No ]

PCI IRQ Setting

Select Autoto let BIOS automatically configure the plug-and-play (PnP) devices installed

in your system. Otherwise, select Manual.

Refer to your manual for technical

information about the PCI card.

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PCI Slots

When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Auto, these parameters specify the auto-

assigned interrupt for each of the PCI devices. If you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter

to Manual, you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for each PCI device

installed in your system.

PCI IRQ Sharing

Setting this parameter to Yesallows you to assign the same IRQ to two different devices.

To disable the feature, select No.

If there are no IRQs available to assign for

the

remaining

device

function,

recommend that you enable this parameter.

VGA Palette Snoop

This parameter permits you to use the palette snooping feature if you installed more than

one VGA card in the system.

The VGA palette snoop function allows the control palette register (CPR) to manage and

update the VGA RAM DAC (Digital Analog Converter, a color data storage) of each

VGA card installed in the system. The snooping process lets the CPR send a signal to all

the VGA cards so that they can update their individual RAM DACs. The signal goes

through the cards continuously until all RAM DAC data has been updated. This allows

the display of multiple images on the screen.

Some VGA cards have required settings for this

feature. Check your VGA card manual before

setting this parameter.

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Plug and Play OS

When this parameter is set to Yes, BIOS initializes only PnP boot devices such as SCSI

cards. When set to No, BIOS initializes all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as sound

cards.

Set this parameter to Yesonly if your operating

system is Windows 95 (or higher).

Reset Resource Assignments

Set this parameter to Yesto avoid IRQ conflict when installing non-PnP or PnP ISA

cards. This clears all resource assignments and allows BIOS to reassign resources to all

installed PnP devices the next time the system boots. After clearing the resource data, the

parameter resets to No.

Refer to section 4.3.2 for instructions on installing and configuring ISA cards.

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3.11 Load Default Settings

You need to reload the BIOS default settings every time you make changes to your system

hardware configuration (such as memory size, CPU type, hard disk type, etc.); otherwise,

BIOS will keep the previous CMOS settings. Selecting this option displays the following

dialog box:

Do you want to load default settings?

[Yes]

[No]

Choosing Yesenables BIOS to automatically detect the hardware changes that you have

made in your system. This option also allows you to restore the default settings.

Choosing Noreturns you to the main menu without loading the default settings.

3.12 Abort Settings Change

Selecting the Abort Settings Change option from the main menu displays the following

dialog box:

Do you want to abort settings change?

[Yes]

[No]

Choosing Yesdiscards all the changes that you have made and reverts the parameters to

their previously saved settings.

Choosing Noreturns you to the main menu. BIOS retains all changes that you have

made.

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3.13 Exiting Setup

To exit the BIOS utility, simply press

. The following dialog box appears:

Do you really want to exit SETUP?

[Yes]

[No]

Select Yesto exit Setup. Select Noto return to the main menu. If you have made

changes in the parameter settings, the following dialog box appears:

Settings have been changed.

Do you want to save CMOS settings?

[Yes]

[No]

Select Yesto save your changes before you exit Setup. Select Noto discard all changes

and exit Setup.

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Chapter 4 Installing Optional

Components

4.1 Installation Precautions

Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following

sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and post installation

instructions.

4.1.1 ESD Precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards,

and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a

system component:

1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to

install it.

2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit before

handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the

system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.

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4.1.2 Pre-installation Instructions

Always observe the following before you install a system component:

1. Turn off the system power and all the peripherals connected to the unit before

opening it. Read section 1.5 for information on how to properly turn off the system.

Make sure that the system is unplugged..

2. Open the system according to the instructions in the housing installation manual.

3. Follow the ESD precautions in section 4.1.1 before handling a system component.

4. Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets

or CPU socket.

5. See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to

install.

Do not attempt the procedures described in

the following sections unless you are a

qualified service technician.

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4.1.3 Post-installation Instructions

Observe the following after installing a system component:

1. See to it that the components are installed according to the step-by-step instructions

in their respective sections.

2. Unplug the system unit.

3. Make sure you have set all the required jumpers. See section 2.3.2 for the correct

jumper settings or refer to the jumper setting label pasted inside the system cover.

jumper settings

label

Figure 4-1 Jumper Setting Label Location

4. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier.

5. Replace the system cover.

6. Connect the necessary cables and turn on the system.

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4.2 Removing and Replacing the Housing

Cover

Before you proceed, make sure that you

have turned off the system and all

peripherals connected to it. Read section

4.1.2 for pre-installation instructions.

This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional

components inside the system unit.

4.2.1 Removing the Housing Cover

1. Turn off power to the system unit and unplug all cables.

2. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface.

3. Remove three screws from the rear panel. Set the screws aside. You will need them

when replacing the housing cover.

Figure 4-2 Removing the Screws

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4. Push the housing cover slightly backward as indicated in Figure 4-3.

5. Pull the housing cover upward and remove it from the chassis.

Figure 4-3 Removing the Housing Cover

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4.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover

1. Replace the housing cover as shown in Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4 Replacing the Housing Cover

2. Secure the housing cover with the necessary screws.

Figure 4-5 Securing the Screws

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4.3 Disassembling and Reassembling the

System

When upgrading, you may need to disassemble your system in order to access the system

board and other components inside the system.

To disassemble the system:

1. The metal cover inside the housing gives additional support to the housing’s

structure. To remove the metal cover, remove two screws located on the inner side of

the metal bracket (the screw attaches the metal bracket to the riser card). Insert two

fingers into the hole and gently draw it back as you lift it up.

Metal Cover

Riser Card

Figure 4-6 Detaching the Metal Cover

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2. Disconnect the drive cables then pull the disk frame holding the CD-ROM drive, hard

drive, and the 3.5-inch diskette drive.

Figure 4-7 Removing the Drive Frame with CD-ROM, hard disk, and 3.5-inch

Diskette Drives

3. When the drives have been removed, you can now access the system board and the

riser card.

To reassemble the system:

To reassemble the system, simply reverse the procedure. However, before you reassemble

your system, make sure that you have installed all necessary components and connected

the cables.

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4.4 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

1. Detach the hard disk drive bay from the disk drive metal frame by removing the

screw as shown below.

Figure 4-8 Removing the Hard Disk Drive

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2. Remove the necessary screws to detach the hard disk drive from the bracket.

Figure 4-9 Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the Bracket

3. Attach the new hard disk drive to the hard disk drive bay with the necessary screws.

Figure 4-10 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket

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3. Reattach the hard disk drive bay to the disk drive metal frame.

Figure 4-11 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket

4. Replace the metal frame to its original position in the system.

5. Connect the disk drive cables and over the system.

4.5 Installing and Removing Expansion

Boards

4.5.1 Installing a PCI Card

To install a PCI card:

1. Turn off and unplug the system

2. Locate the riser card.

3. Locate an empty PCI slot on the slot board.

4. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite to the empty PCI slot.

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5. Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.

6. Secure the card to the housing with a screw.

When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the

PCI devices.

Figure 4-12 Installing a PCI Card

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4.6 Installing Additional Memory

The system memory is upgradable to a maximum of 256 MB via two 168-pin DIMM

sockets on board. These DIMM sockets accept PC-66 compliant DIMMs with 16-, 32-,

64-, and 128-MB capacities without ECC feature. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the

DIMM sockets. Section 4.4.1 tells how to install DIMMs.

Table 4-1 lists possible memory configurations.

Table 4-1 Memory Configurations

DIMM1

DIMM2

Total Memory

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

32 MB

48 MB

80 MB

144 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

16 MB

32 MB

48 MB

64 MB

96 MB

160 MB

64 MB

80 MB

96 MB

128 MB

192 MB

134 MB

160 MB

192 MB

256 MB

128 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

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4.6.1 Installing a DIMM

1. Open the clips on the socket.

2. Align the DIMM with the socket.

3. Press the DIMM into the socket until the clips lock into the DIMM.

Figure 4-13 Installing a DIMM

The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper

installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit

easily into the socket, you may have inserted it

incorrectly. Turn the DIMM around and try to insert

it again.

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4.6.2 Removing a DIMM

1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM.

2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket.

Figure 4-14 Removing a DIMM

4.6.3 Reconfiguring the System

The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run Setup to view the

new value for total system memory and make a note of it.

4.7 Upgrading the CPU

The board supports a Pentium II processor or a Celeron processor. Both processors come

in a new enclosed packaging technology called S.E.C. (Single-Edge Contact) cartridge.

The only difference between the two is that the Pentium II processor comes with 256-KB

or 512-KB built-in second-level cache, while the Celeron processor comes only with an

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internal cache. Both are capable of increasing the performance of 32-bit software and

multimedia applications.

4.7.1 Removing the Pentium II CPU

Observe the ESD precautions when installing or

removing a system component. See section 4.1.1.

Before you can replace or upgrade your processor, you need to remove the previously

installed processor on the system board.

Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II CPU:

1. Disconnect the 3-pin and 2-pin fansink cables from the system board.

Figure 4-15 Disconnecting the heatsink cable from the system board

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To insure proper installation, remove the DIMM

from their socket before installing or removing the

CPU. See section 4.6.2 for instruction on removing

the DIMM.

2. Press the latches on both sides of the processor to release it from the retention

mechanism. You will hear a click sound once the latch is released.

3. Pull out and lift up the processor to detach it from the CPU connector.

Figure 4-16 Pressing the Latches and Detaching the CPU

4.7.2 Installing a Pentium II CPU

Observe the ESD precautions when installing or

removing a system component. See section 4.1.1

Before you proceed, make sure that there is no processor installed in the CPU connector.

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Follow these steps to install a Pentium II CPU:

1. Remove the processor card from its protective packaging. Make sure that the latches

on the sides of the module are not pressed.

2. Insert the clip ends into the holes on the processor as shown below.

Figure 4-17 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes

3. Lower the processor into to the CPU socket and gently push it in until the golden

fingers completely fit into the connector and the latches on the sides lock the

processor into place.

Figure 4-18 Installing the Pentium II CPU

To insure proper installation, remove the DIMM

from their socket before installing or removing the

CPU. See section 4.6.2 for instruction on removing

the DIMM.

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4. Connect the 3-pin cable to JPX1 and the 2-pin cable to JP8 on the system board.

JP8

JPX1

Figure 4-19 Installing the Pentium II CPU

The heatsink becomes very hot when the

system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with

any metal or with your hands.

4.7.3 Installing the Celeron CPU

Observe the ESD precautions when installing or

removing a system component. See section 4.1.1

Before you proceed, make sure that there is no processor installed in the CPU connector.

Follow these steps to install a Celeron processor:

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-19

1. Remove the Celeron processor from its protective packaging.

2. Lower the processor into the CPU socket and gently push it in until the golden fingers

completely fit into the connector.

Figure 4-20 Installing the Celeron Processor

3. Connect the 3-pin cable to JPX1 and the 2-pin cable to JP8 on the system board.

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4. Snap both the retention clips into place.

Figure 4-21 Installing the Retention Module

The heatsink becomes very hot when the

system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with

any metal or with your hands.

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-21

Index

abort changes, 3-36

Advanced Options, 3-30

Advanced PIO Mode, 3-12

AGP, 1, 2-1

mouse, 1-6

multimedia, 1-9

printer, 1-7

audio controller, 3-18

Date, 3-24

Date and Time, 3-24

Disk Drives, 3-9

BIOS bottom command lines, 3-3

BIOS level

diskette drive configuration, 3-9

display adapter, 3-22

DMA Transfer Mode, 3-13

DMI BIOS version, 3-8

drive cylinder, 3-11

drive head, 3-11

advanced, 3-2

basic, 3-2

BIOS levels, 3-2

Level 1, 3-2

Level 2, 3-2

BIOS main menu, 3-2

BIOS version, 3-8

Boot Options, 3-21

boot sequence, 3-22

drive sector, 3-12

drive size, 3-12

drive type, 3-11

ECP DMA, 3-17

Enter setup, 3-2

exit Setup, 3-37

cache scheme, 3-32

CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode, 3-13

Celeron, 1, 2-1

installation, 4-19

configuration table, 3-23

connecting components, 1-4, 1-8

fax/modem, 1-11

fast boot, 3-22

floppy disk controller, 3-17

floppy drive A, 3-5

floppy drive B, 3-5

keyboard, 1-4

monitor, 1-5

Index

Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved For,

3-32

Memory/Cache Options, 3-31

MMX, 2-1

hard disk 32-bit access, 3-13

Hard Disk Block Mode, 3-12

hard disk drive configuration, 3-10

Hardware Monitoring function, 2-12

HDD size>504MB, 3-12

modem ring indicator, 3-21

network connection, 1-10

num lock, 3-23

I/O ports, 1, 2-1

IDE 1

master, 3-6

slave, 3-6

IDE 2

Onboard Device Settings, 3-17

Onboard Peripherals, 3-14

master, 3-6

slave, 3-6

IDE configuration, 3-10

IDE controller, 3-17

IDE interfaces, 2-8

Introduction, 1

IRQ sharing, 3-34

IRQ12, 3-18

parallel port

address, 3-15

configuration, 3-15

IRQ, 3-15

parallel port operation modes, 3-16

PCI IRQ, 3-33

PCI slots, 3-34

Pentium II, 2-1, 4-15

installation, 4-18

L1 cache, 3-5, 3-31

L2 cache, 3-32

removing, 4-16

LDCM, 2-12

loading default settings, 3-36

Plug and Play, 3-35

PnP, 3-35

PnP/PCI Options, 3-33

power, 3-20

Power Management, 3-18

power management mode, 3-19

sleep mode, 3-20

system sleep timer, 3-20

power management modes, 3-19

IDE hdd standby mode, 3-19

magic packet, 2-12

main board ID, 3-8

main board serial number, 3-8

AcerPower 2100 User’s Guide

Power On password, 3-29

preinstallation, 1-1

processor, 3-4

processor speed, 3-5

Product Information, 3-7

Product Name, 3-8

system power off, 1-13

system power on, 1-13

System Security Setup, 3-25

system serial number, 3-8

system total memory, 3-6

troubleshooting, 1-14

error messages, 1-15

resetting IRQ assignments, 3-35

RTC

Time, 3-24

USB, 2-11

serial port

USB controller, 3-18

USB device installation, 1-12

USB legacy mode, 3-18

address, 3-14

configuration, 3-14

IRQ, 3-14

Setup password

bypassing, 3-28

changing, 3-28

VGA palette snooping, 3-34

video feature, 2-8

removing, 3-28

setting, 3-26

supported modes, 2-8

silent boot, 3-22

SMART, 2-12

special features, 2-2

supported operating systems, 1, 2-2

system board

board layout, 2-4

system features, 1-2

front panel, 1-2

rear panel, 1-3

Wake-on LAN, 2-12, 2-13

Wake-on Ring-In, 2-12

wake-up event, 3-21

What’s in this user’s guide?, 2

write-back, 3-32

System Information, 3-4

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