AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide
Document History Copyright Notice EDITION PART NUMBER First Edition DATE May 1998 Copyright © 1996, 1997, 1998 by Acer America Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer America Corporation.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .....................................................................................................................1 About This Manual ....................................................................................................2 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Preinstallation .................................................................................................1-1 1.1.1 Selecting a Site ..............................................................
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 2.3.2 Jumper Settings ........................
3.3.1 Product Name......................................................................................3-7 3.3.2 System S/N ..........................................................................................3-7 3.3.3 Main Board ID .....................................................................................3-7 3.3.4 Main Board S/N..................................................................................3-7 3.3.5 System BIOS Version ....................................................
3.9.2 Power-on Password ..........................................................................3-28 3.9.3 Disk Drive Control ............................................................................3-29 3.10 Load Default Settings...................................................................................3-30 3.11 Abort Settings Change .................................................................................3-30 3.12 Exiting Setup .........................................................
List of Figures 1-1 Front Panel.......................................................................................................1-2 1-2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................1-3 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard..............................................................................1-4 1-4 Connecting the Monitor.................................................................................1-5 1-5 Connecting the Mouse ......
4-18 Installing the Retention Mechanism...........................................................4-18 4-19 Attaching the Heatsink ................................................................................4-18 4-20 Installing the Celeron Processor .................................................................4-19 4-21 Connecting USB Devices .............................................................................4-20 List of Tables 1-1 System Error Messages ....................................
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.
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 at the best prices. Your AcerPower desktop configuration provides high-speed performance in a small footprint making it perfect for small offices or general business use.
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. 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.
Chapter 1 1.1 Getting Started 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.
1.2 Features The basic configuration consists of a system unit, 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. Headphone/Earphone Port 8. System Activity LED 2. CD-ROM Tray 9. Power LED 3. Stop/Eject Button 10. Fixed Disk Drive LED 4. Skip/Forward Button 11. Power Button 5. CD-ROM LED 12. 3.5-inch Diskette Drive Eject Button 6. Increase Volume Button 13. 3.5-inch Diskette Drive 7.
1.2.2 Rear Panel Figure 1-2 shows the system unit rear panel. 1. Fan 9. Parallel Port 2. System Main Power Switch 10. Monitor/VGA Port 3. Voltage Selector 11. Audio-out Port 4. System Power Socket 12. Audio-in Port 5. USB Ports 13. Game/MIDI Port 6. PS/2 Mouse Port 14. Microphone-in Port 7. PS/2 Keyboard Port 15. Add-on Card Brackets 8.
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.
1.3.2 Connecting the Monitor Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel.
1.3.3 Connecting the Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel.
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).
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.
1.3.6 Connecting Multimedia Components (Optional) Your system also supports optional multimedia features. Connect multimedia components as shown in Figure 1-8.
1.3.7 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional) Your system also supports the optional fax/modem feature. telephone line and handset as shown in Figure 1-9.
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. Locate the system main power switch on the back of the system unit and turn it on. 3. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Table 1-1 System Error Messages Error Message Corrective Action Bad CMOS Battery Replace battery. Contact your dealer. CMOS Checksum Error Run Setup. See Chapter 3. 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 Configuration Error Run Setup. See Chapter 3.
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.
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.
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 V65MA 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 256- or 512-KB second-level cache already integrated. The Celeron processor is Intel's Pentium II cost-down solution.
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.
• One Modem connector • One reserved IrDA (InfraRed Data Association) connector • Two PCI enhanced IDE interfaces that support up to four IDE devices • External ports • • 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 Two ISA and two PCI slots (one PCI-/ISA-shared) Chapter 2
2.2 Layout Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the major components on the system board.
2.3 Jumpers and Connectors 2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 2-2 shows the jumper and connector locations. Figure 2-2 Jumper and Connector Locations The shaded pin indicates pin 1.
2.3.2 Jumper Settings To reconfigure the system, you need to set JP30 and SW1 switch jumpers. The following table lists the possible jumper settings: Table 2-1 Jumper Settings Jumper Setting JP30 1-2 2-3 Function VGA IRQ Assignment * Disabled Enabled SW1 Settings Switch No.
2.3.3 Onboard Connectors Table 2-2 lists the onboard connectors.
Table 2-2 Onboard Connectors (continued) Connector Function CN16 Wake-on LAN connector CN17 Modem ring-in connector CN18 HDD LED/message in connector CN20 Audio connector CN21 Turbo/LAN LED connector CN22 3-pin power connector FN1 3-pin fan connector FN2 2-pin fan connector JP2401 Thermal sensor connector 2.4 IDE Hard Disk Support The board comes with an enhanced PCI IDE controller that supports PIO mode 4 and Ultra DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode data transfers.
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 may come with 2-MB or 4-MB video memory.
Table 2-4 Supported Video Resolutions (continued) Resolution bpp Vertical Freq. (Hz) Horizontal Freq. (KHz) 800 x 600 8/16/24/32 100 62.5 800 x 600 8/16/24/32 120 76.0 800 x 600 8/16/24 160 99.6 800 x 600 8/16 200 125.9 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 43 35.5 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 60 48.4 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 70 56.5 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 72 58.2 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 75 60.0 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 85 68.7 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 90 76.2 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 100 79.
Table 2-4 Supported Video Resolutions (continued) Resolution bpp Vertical Freq. (Hz) Horizontal Freq. (KHz) 1280 x 1024 8/16/24 75 80.0 1280 x 1024 8/16 85 91.2 1280 x 1024 8/16 90 96.2 1280 x 1024 8/16 100 106.7 1600 x 1200 8/16 52 68.0 1600 x 1200 8/16 58 75.0 1600 x 1200 8/16 60 76.2 1600 x 1200 8/16 66 82.7 1600 x 1200 8/16 72 89.7 1600 x 1200 8/16 75 93.8 You may disable the onboard video function in the BIOS Utility.
• 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.
2.9 Wake-on Ring-in Function The Wake-on 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 (CN17) on the system board. 2.10 Wake-on LAN Function The system supports the Wake-on LAN feature via the onboard Wake-on LAN connector (CN16).
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.
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.
• Press • To change a parameter setting, press found. • Press press to move to the next page or to return to the previous page. or until the desired setting is to return to the main menu. If you are already in the main menu, again to exit Setup. The parameters on the screens show default values. These values may not be the same as those in your system. The grayed items on the screens have fixed settings and are not user-configurable. 3.
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. 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 (CPU Cache) This parameter specifies the first-level or the internal memory (i.e.
3.2.6 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. 3.2.7 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.
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.
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.
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 Page 1/1 Floppy Drive A ........... [xx-MB Floppy Drive B ........... [xx-MB xx-inch] xx-inch] LS-120 drive as ........... [ Normal ] • IDE Primary Channel Master • IDE Primary Channel Slave • IDE Secondary Channel Master • IDE Secondary Channel Slave ↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar Esc = Exit 3.4.
• [720 KB, 3.5-inch] • [1.44 MB, 3.5-inch] • [2.88 MB, 3.5-inch] Follow the same procedure to configure floppy drive B. Choose None if you do not have a second floppy drive. 3.4.2 LS-120 drive as This parameter allows you not only to enable the LS-120 device installed in your system, but also to specify the function of the device. The setting affects how BIOS will detect the device. Possible settings are: • Normal In this setting, BIOS does not support the LS-120 drive.
3.4.3 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.
The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE Drive parameters: IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave Type ........................... [ Cylinder ..................... [ Head ......................... [ Sector ....................... [ Size ......................... [ Auto XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Page 1/1 ] ] ] ] ] MB Hard Disk Size > 504MB ......... [ Auto ] Hard Disk Block Mode ........... [ Auto ] Advanced PIO Mode .............. [ Auto ] Hard Disk 32 Bit Access ........
Heads This parameter specifies your hard disk’s number of heads, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting. 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.
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 timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This results in better hard disk performance. To disregard the feature, change the setting to Disabled. Hard Disk 32-bit Access Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard disk access.
3.5 Onboard Peripherals The Onboard Peripherals allows you to configure the onboard devices. Selecting this option from the main menu displays the following screen: Onboard Peripherals Page 1/1 Serial Port ........................ [Enabled ] Base Address ..................... [2F8h] IRQ .............................. [ 3 ] Parallel Port ....................... Base Address ..................... IRQ .............................. Operation Mode ................... ECP DMA Channel ................
IRQ This function lets you assign an interrupt for the serial port. The options are IRQ 3 and 10. 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 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. Operation Mode This item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Table 3-1 lists the different operation modes.
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 .............. IDE Controller ...................... PS/2 Mouse Controller ............... USB Host Controller ................. USB Legacy Mode ................... Onboard Audio Chip ..................
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 Disabled to deactivate the USB keyboard function in DOS environment. This parameter is configurable only if the USB Host Controller parameter is enabled.
3.6 Power Management The Power Management menu lets you configure the system power-management feature. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings: Power Management Power Management Mode .............. IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ...... System Sleep Timer ............... Sleep Mode ..................... Page 1/1 [Enabled ] [10] Minute(s) [10] Minute(s) [Suspend] Power Switch < 4 Sec. ............... [Suspend ] System Wake-Up Event Modem Ring Indicator ..........
allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on the hard disk) for the disk to return to normal speed. Set this parameter to Off if 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.
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 Page 1/1 Boot Sequence 1st [CD-ROM] 2nd [Floppy Disk] 3rd [Hard Disk] First Hard Disk Drive .................. [IDE] Primary Display Adapter ................ [Onboard] Fast Boot .............................. Silent Boot ............................ Num Lock After Boot .................... Memory Test ............................
3.7.3 Primary Display Adapter Setting this parameter to Onboard enables 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 Auto allows the system to boot faster by skipping some POST routines.
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. 3.8 Date and Time The following screen appears if you select the Date and Time option from the main menu: Date and Time Date Time Page 1/1 ..................... [WWW MM DD, YYYY] .....................
3.8.1 Date Highlight the items on the Date parameter and press following the weekday-month-day-year format. or to set the date or to set the time Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are: • Weekday Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat • Month 1 to 12 • Day 1 to 31 • Year 1980 to 2099 3.8.2 Time Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press following the hour-minute-second format.
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: System Security Page 1/1 Setup Password .................. [ Power-on Password ............... [ Operation Mode ............... [ None None Normal ] ] ] Disk Drive Control Floppy Drive ................. [ Hard Disk Drive ..............
You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup password does not exist and switch 1 of SW1 is set to Off (password check enabled). By default, switch 1 of SW1 is set to On (bypass password). 2. Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security. 3. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press screen appears: or . The following Setup Password Enter your new Password twice. Password may be up to 7 characters long. Enter Password .................. [XXXXXXX] Enter Password again ............
6. After setting the password, highlight the Set or Change Password option. 7. Press to return to the System Security screen. 8. Press to return to the main menu. 9. to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to Press save the CMOS data. 10. Select Yes to save the changes and reboot the system. 11. After rebooting, turn off the system then open the housing. 12. Set switch 1 of SW1 to Off to enable the password function.
7. Press to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data. 8. Select Yes to 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. 2.
Make sure switch 1 of SW1 is set to 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. 3.9.
3.10 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 Yes enables BIOS to automatically detect the hardware changes that you have made in your system.
Choosing No returns you to the main menu. BIOS retains all changes that you have made. 3.12 Exiting Setup To exit the BIOS utility, simply press . The following dialog box appears: Do you really want to exit SETUP? [Yes] [No] Select Yes to exit Setup. Select No to 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 Yes to save your changes before you exit Setup.
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.
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. 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.
3. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. 4. Replace the system cover. 5. Connect the necessary cables and turn on the system. 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.
Figure 4-1 Removing the Screws 4. Push the housing cover slightly backward as indicated in Figure 4-2. 5. Pull the housing cover upward and remove it from the chassis.
4.2.2 1. Replacing the Housing Cover Replace the housing cover as shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 Replacing the Housing Cover 2. Secure the housing cover with the necessary screws.
4.3 Installing and Removing Expansion Boards 4.3.1 Installing a PCI Card To install a PCI card: 1. Locate the PCI slot(s) on the slot board. 2. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite to the empty PCI slot. 3. Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 4. 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.
4.3.2 Installing ISA Cards Both PnP and non-PnP ISA cards require specific IRQs. When installing ISA cards, make sure that the IRQs required by these cards are not previously assigned to PCI devices to avoid resource conflicts. Follow these steps when installing ISA cards: 1. Remove all PnP cards installed in the system, if any. 2. Install non-PnP ISA cards. 3. Turn on the system. 4. Use Windows 95 or ICU to manually assign the appropriate IRQs to the cards.
Figure 4-6 Installing an ISA Card 4.4 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 DRAMs with 8-, 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB capacities, 60 ns (nanoseconds) or less access time, and with ECC. 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 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 8 MB 16 MB 24 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 32 MB 64 MB 96 MB 64 MB 128 MB 192 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-9
4.4.1 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 4-7 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.
4.4.2 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 4-8 Removing a DIMM 4.4.3 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.
4.5 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 internal cache. Both are capable of increasing the performance of 32-bit software and multimedia applications. 4.5.
2. Pull the processor to totally detach it from the CPU connector. Figure 4-10 Removing a Processor Card 4.5.2 Installing a Processor Card 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 processor card: 1. Place the retention mechanism over the CPU connector on the system board and press it until it clicks into place.
2. Press the four rivets to secure the retention mechanism. Make sure all four rivets are properly inserted into the holes on the system board. Figure 4-11 Installing the Retention Mechanism 3. Remove the processor card from its protective packaging. Make sure that the latches on the sides of the module are not pressed. 4. Remove the thermal tape protector at the back of the fan sink. Figure 4-12 Removing the Tape Protector from the Fan Sink 5.
Figure 4-13 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes 6. Using your fingers, push down the metal bracket until it clicks into the CPU cartridge and then push the metal bracket’s handle to lock the metal bracket into place. Figure 4-14 Locking the Metal Bracket 7. With the processor card golden fingers pointing downward, align the processor to the posts of the retention mechanism. 8. Lower the processor into to the CPU connector on the system board until the golden fingers touch the connector.
Figure 4-15 Installing a Processor Card 9. Press down the processor until the golden fingers completely fit into the connector and the latches on the sides lock the processor into place. Figure 4-16 Locking the Processor 10. Connect the 3-pin and 2-pin fan/heatsink cables to FN1 and pins 3-4 of JP2401 on the system board, respectively.
Figure 4-17 Connecting the Fan/Heatsink Cables The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. 4.5.3 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: 1.
2. Press the four rivets to secure the retention mechanism. Make sure all four rivets are properly inserted into the holes on the system board. Figure 4-18 Installing the Retention Mechanism 3. Remove the Celeron processor from its protective packaging. 4. Attach the heatsink on top of the Celeron processor. 5. Align the fasteners underneath the processor card with the heatsink tabs. 6. Press the heatsink and fasteners together to lock the heatsink.
7. Press down the processor until the golden fingers completely fit into the connector. 8. Snap the retention cover into place as shown in the figure below. Figure 4-20 Installing the Celeron Processor The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.
4.6 Connecting USB Devices 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 on the rear panel. See the following figure: Figure 4-21 Connecting USB Devices Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices.
Index A abort changes Advanced PIO Mode AGP audio controller 3-30 3-12 2-1 2-18 3-2 3-2 3-7 3-21 3-21 3-13 2-1 2-17 1-4, 1-8 1-10 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-9 1-7 3-16 3-2 3-31 F 3-22 3-17 3-4 H hard disk 32-bit access Hard Disk Block Mode hard disk drive configuration Hardware Monitoring function HDD size>504MB 3-13 3-12 3-10 2-12 3-12 I D Date Date and Time Disk Drives diskette drive configuration display adapter DMA Transfer Mode ECP DMA Enter setup exit Setup fast boot floppy disk controller floppy drive
IDE configuration IDE controller IDE interfaces IRQ12 3-10 3-17 3-8 3-17 L L1 cache LDCM loading default settings LS-120 configuration 3-4 2-12 3-30 3-9 M 3-20 3-19 3-19 3-20 3-20 3-19 3-19 3-28 1-1 3-4 3-4 3-6 3-6 R main board ID main board serial number memory test MMX modem ring indicator 3-7 3-7 3-23 2-1 3-20 N num lock 3-22 O Onboard Device Settings Onboard Peripherals 3-17 3-14 P parallel port address configuration IRQ parallel port operation modes Pentium II installation removing 2 pow
System Security Setup system serial number system total memory 3-25 3-7 3-5 1-12 1-13 video feature supported modes 2-9 2-9 W U USB USB controller 3-20 3-18 V T troubleshooting error messages USB device installation USB legacy mode 2-12 3-18 Wake-on LAN Wake-on Ring-In wake-up event 2-13 2-12 3-20 Index 3
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