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Chapter 1
Getting Started

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
on the rear panel.

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

Summary of Contents for AcerPower 8600

Page 1: ...AcerPower 8600 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...respondense concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number _________________________________ Serial Number ____...

Page 3: ...e interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shield Cables All connections to other computing devices must ...

Page 4: ... product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 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 The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or oth...

Page 5: ...ntrols 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 12 Replace the batt...

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Page 8: ...Notices viii ...

Page 9: ...necting Multimedia Components 12 Connecting to the Network optional 13 Connecting USB Devices optional 14 Turning On Your Computer 15 Turning Off Your Computer 17 Troubleshooting 18 Error Messages 20 Software Error Messages 20 System Error Messages 20 Correcting Error Conditions 23 Chapter 2 System Board Information 25 Features 27 Board Layout 29 Jumpers and Connectors 31 Floppy Disk Hard Disk Sup...

Page 10: ...xiting Setup 79 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System 81 Installation Precautions 83 ESD Precautions 83 Preinstallation Instructions 83 Post installation Instructions 84 Opening the System 85 Removing the Housing Cover 85 Replacing the Housing Cover 86 Installing Additional Memory 87 Installing a RIMM 89 Removing a RIMM 90 Installing a C RIMM 91 Removing a C RIMM 92 Reconfiguring the System 92 Upgrading ...

Page 11: ...xi Installing a AGP Card 101 Removing a AGP Card 102 Index 103 ...

Page 12: ...Table of Contents xii ...

Page 13: ...Getting Started Chapter 1 ...

Page 14: ...ou a general introduction of the system unit and tells you how to select a site and set up the system It also includes a simple troubleshooting section to allow you to check your system before you ask for technical support ...

Page 15: ...phone 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 may also come with an onboard AGP video controller an interface for LCD a TV out port an onboard audio controller an external fax modem card and or a network card These additiona...

Page 16: ...electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters televisions 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 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 fu...

Page 17: ...D ROM drive a diskette drive a fixed disk drive and a mouse Front Panel The figure below shows the system unit front panel No Component 1 Floppy disk drive 2 Floppy disk drive eject button 3 CD ROM drive 4 Drive bay cover for additional 5 25 inch storage Device 5 Power button ...

Page 18: ...Started 6 Rear Panel The figure below shows the system unit rear panel No Component 1 Fan 2 System main power switch 3 Voltage selector 4 System power socket 5 USB ports 6 PS 2 mouse port 7 Parallel port 8 Game MIDI port ...

Page 19: ...ure below shows the system unit internal components 9 VGA Monitor port 10 PS 2 keyboard port 11 Serial port 1 12 Serial port 2 13 Speaker out Line out port 14 Line in port 15 Microphone in port 16 Add on card brackets No Component ...

Page 20: ...Chapter 1 Getting Started 8 No Component 1 Power supply 2 PCI socket 3 System Board 4 Hard disk drive 5 Floppy disk drive 6 Metal bracket for additional hard disk drives 7 AGP slot 8 AMR slot ...

Page 21: ...r switch on the rear panel of the system or plug the system in until you finish connecting all system components The following sections show how to connect each component to the system Connecting the Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket on the rear panel ...

Page 22: ...pter 1 Getting Started 10 Connecting the Monitor Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel Connecting the Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel ...

Page 23: ...you connect it to your system If you have a parallel printer connect it to the parallel port on the rear panel If you have a serial printer or other serial peripheral connect it to the serial port COM2 See Rear Panel on page 6 for the location of the serial ports ...

Page 24: ...Chapter 1 Getting Started 12 Connecting Multimedia Components Your system also supports optional multimedia features Connect the multimedia components as shown below ...

Page 25: ... Connecting to the Network optional Your system may come with a LAN Local Area Network card for network connection To connect your system to the network plug the network cable into the card s network port ...

Page 26: ...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 on the rear panel Note Most USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to daisy chain other devices ...

Page 27: ...cted all peripherals and cables follow these steps to turn on your computer 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 Locate the system main power switch on the back of the system and turn it on ...

Page 28: ...Chapter 1 Getting Started 16 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 ...

Page 29: ...ing the button puts the system in Suspend mode only Note You do not need to turn off the system main power switch on the rear panel every time you turn off your computer Turn off the system main power switch only if you will not use your system for a long period of time if you need to open your system for any purpose such as troubleshooting or upgrading If the system main power switch is not avail...

Page 30: ... After turning off the computer check inside the system unit and make sure that the front panel LED connector for the LED that is not working is correctly plugged Refer to Jumpers and Connectors on page 31 to identify the proper LED connector Garbage or nothing appears on the screen Is the monitor turned on Is the screen brightness adjusted properly Warning Never open the monitor case The CRT moni...

Page 31: ...k 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 PnP PCI Options on page 72 shows where you can see the addresses in the Setup Utility s Advanced Options See Entering Setup on page 42 for instructions on entering the Advanced L...

Page 32: ...g system or when you run your applications If you receive this type of message consult your application or operating system manual for help 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 The table below lists the system error messages Error Message Corr...

Page 33: ...drive turn off the system and check the cable connections If the connections are okay and the error message continues to show replace the floppy drive Floppy Drive s Write Protected Enter BIOS Setup and restore the setting to Normal Hard Disk Drive s Write Protected Enter BIOS Setup and restore the setting to Normal IDE Drive 0 Error IDE Drive 1 Error IDE Drive 2 Error IDE Drive 3 Error Check the ...

Page 34: ...oard Parallel Port Conflict Change the onboard parallel port address in CMOS Setup or set the parallel port address of the add on card to others Onboard Serial Port 1 Conflict s Onboard Serial Port 2 Conflict s Change the onboard serial port address in Setup or change the add on card serial port address Onboard XXX Conflicts Try to reassign or disable onboard device resources Press Ctrl_Alt_Esc ke...

Page 35: ... 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 PS 2 Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center PS 2 Pointing Device Error Reconnect or ...

Page 36: ...nt We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the DOS commands first before you format your hard disk 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 servi...

Page 37: ...System Board Information Chapter 2 ...

Page 38: ...uniquely designed to support not only the common features found in today s high performance system boards but the multimedia functions as well This chapter gives a detailed discussion of the board s components and features ...

Page 39: ...Intel ICH chipset On board Audio with AC 97 2 1 compliant Two PCI enhanced IDE interfaces that support up to four IDE devices External ports PS 2 keyboard and mouse ports Two buffered high speed serial ports One parallel port that supports Standard Parallel Port SPP Extended Capabilities Port ECP Enhanced Parallel Port EPP modes Two Universal Serial Bus USB ports Five PCI slots One AGP Accelerated...

Page 40: ...Chapter 2 System Board Information 28 Power Management USB support Hardware Monitoring ...

Page 41: ...e the following figure The following table lists the components that you will find on the system board No Component 1 USB ports 2 PS 2 keyboard port 3 Serial port 1 4 Parallel port 5 Serial port 2 6 Game Midi port 7 Speaker out Line out port 8 Line in port ...

Page 42: ...in port 10 AMR socket 11 Voice modem connector 12 CD in connector 13 PCI slots 14 Floppy disk drive connector 15 AGP socket 16 IDE 1 connector 17 IDE 2 connector 18 RIMM sockets 19 ATX power supply connector 20 CPU socket 21 PS 2 mouse port No Component ...

Page 43: ...ors on the system board The following table lists the onboard jumpers their respective functions and possible settings Jumper Function and Settings JP2 Password Check 1 2 Check password 2 3 Bypass password default JP3 Boot Block 1 2 Write disable default 2 3 Write enable JP5 Intruder alert connector ...

Page 44: ...N6 Lower left Serial 1 Lower right Serial 2 Upper Parallel Printer CN7 IDE 2 CN8 IDE 1 CN9 Upper game MIDI Lower right line out Lower center line in Lower left microphone in CN10 Audio Modem riser CN11 AGP connector CN12 Fax voice modem CN13 CD in connector CN14 Floppy disk connector CN16 LAN PME CN17 Hard disk LED connector CN19 AOL connector RIMM 1 2 Memory module sockets PCI 1 2 3 4 5 PCI expan...

Page 45: ...33 JP4 Power LED JP5 Housing Intrusion conn JP6 Reset key JP7 Power switch Connector Function ...

Page 46: ...e the system to support a maximum of four IDE hard disks or any other IDE devices See Jumpers and Connectors on page 31 for the location of the IDE interfaces Connect the cables according to the IDE hard disk configuration listed in the table below Follow the instructions in the housing installation manual on how to install a hard disk in the system IDE Connector Master Slave IDE 1 CN8 Hard disk 0...

Page 47: ...comes with a 3 D super AGP socket The AGP bus architecture is considered to be the best solution for 3 D applications because its greater bandwidth is capable of speeding up the VGA bus to better meet the requirements of 3 D applications ...

Page 48: ...audio controller and the following ports CN10 Mono microphone port Stereo line in port Stereo line out port Game MIDI port These connectors enable the system to accommodate external audio devices For instructions on how to connect the external audio devices see Connecting Multimedia Components on page 12 ...

Page 49: ... 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 The board comes with two USB ports CN3 See Jumpers and Connectors on page 31 for the location of the ports ...

Page 50: ...am that offers SMART System Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology for checking local or network connected systems In addition it also enables the PC hardware and applications to be OS operating system independent To enable the Hardware Monitoring function you need to install ASM Pro Suite Contact your dealer for information on the availability of the software Refer to the software documenta...

Page 51: ...BIOS Information Chapter 3 ...

Page 52: ...contains detailed discussion about the BIOS utility You will need this information for reconfiguring your system or for resetting your system back to its original settings in case you have reconfigured it improperly ...

Page 53: ...y However if you encounter configuration problems and get the Run Setup message you will need to run this utility Before you run Setup make sure that you have saved all open files The system reboots immediately after you exit Setup Note 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 f...

Page 54: ...he above screen is the BIOS Utility Basic Level screen It 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 F8 key Setup Utility System Information Product Information Disk Drives ...

Page 55: ...he highlight bar by pressing or then press Enter Press PgDn to move to the next page or PgUp to return to the previous page To change a parameter setting press or until the desired setting is found Press Esc to return to the main menu If you are already in the main menu press Esc again to exit Setup The parameters on the screens show default values These values may not be the same as those in your...

Page 56: ...rated into the CPU size and whether it is enabled or disabled Cache size in KB Level 2 Cache Specifies the second level cache memory size currently supported by the system Cache size in KB System Information Page 1 2 Processor Pentium III Processor Speed 500 MHz Level 1 Cache 32 KB Enabled Level 2 Cache 512 KB Enabled Floppy Drive A 1 44 MB 3 5 inch Floppy Drive B None IDE Primary Channel Master H...

Page 57: ... Drive type capacity IDE Secondary Channel Master Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the secondary IDE channel Drive type capacity IDE Secondary Channel Slave Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the secondary IDE channel Drive type capacity Total Memory Specifies the total amount of onboard memory T...

Page 58: ...ere is no DRAM installed RIMM type capacity in MB Serial Port 1 Shows the serial port 1 address and IRQ settings Address IRQ Serial Port 2 Shows the serial port 2 address and IRQ settings Address IRQ Parallel Port Shows the parallel port address and IRQ settings Address IRQ PS 2 Mouse Indicates if there is a mouse connected to your system This is automatically detected by BIOS Displays Installed i...

Page 59: ...owing table describes the parameters found in this menu Parameter Description Product Name Displays the model name of your system System S N Displays your system s serial number Main Board ID Displays the system board s identification number Main Board S N Displays your system board s serial number System BIOS Version Specifies the version of your BIOS utility Product Information Product Name V68X...

Page 60: ...Interface SM 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 SM BIOS utility installed in your system Parameter Description ...

Page 61: ...eter Description Options Floppy Drive A B Allows you to configure your floppy drive s None 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 IDE Primary Channel Master Allows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel 1 Disk Drives Floppy Drive A 1 44 MB 3 5 inch Floppy Drive B None IDE Primary Channel Master IDE Primary Chann...

Page 62: ...rd disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel 2 IDE Secondary Channel Slave Lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE channel 2 Parameter Description Options IDE Primary Channel Master Device Detection Mode Auto Device Type Hard Disk Cylinder Head Sector Size 10242 MB Hard Disk LBA Mode Auto Hard Disk Block Mode Auto Hard Disk 32 Bit Access Enabled Advan...

Page 63: ...lly if you know your hard disk type The Auto setting also sets the Cylinder Head Sector and Size parameters Device Type Display the type of device installed Cylinder Specifies your hard disk s number of cylinders and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting Head Specifies your hard disk s number of heads and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting Sector ...

Page 64: ... works only under DOS Windows 3 x Windows 95 98 Windows NT and Novell NetWare Enabled or Disabled 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 Auto Mode 0 1 2 3 or 4 DMA ...

Page 65: ...isable the serial port 1 Enabled or Disabled Base Address Lets you set a logical base address for each serial port This parameter is configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is enabled 3F8h 3E8h 2E8h Onboard Peripherals Page 1 2 Serial Port 1 Enabled Base Address 3F8h IRQ 4 Serial Port 2 Enabled Base Address 2F8h IRQ 3 Parallel Port Enabled Base Address 378h IRQ 7 Operation Mode EPP ECP DMA ...

Page 66: ...meter is enabled 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h IRQ Lets you assign an interrupt for each serial port This parameter is configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is enabled 3 or 10 Parallel Port Lets you enable or disable the parallel port Enabled or Disabled Base Address Lets you set a logical base address for the parallel port This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled 37...

Page 67: ... 1 or 3 Floppy Disk Controller Lets you enable or disable the onboard floppy disk controller Enabled or Disabled IDE Controller Lets you enable or disable the onboard primary secondary or both IDE interfaces Primary Both or Disabled PS 2 Mouse Controller Lets you enable or disable the onboard PS 2 mouse controller Enabled or Disabled USB Host Controller Lets you enable or disable the onboard USB h...

Page 68: ...e Allows you to reduce the system s power consumption When enabled the IDE hard disk and system timers become configurable Enabled or Disabled IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer Allows the hard disk to enter Standby mode after inactivity of 1 to 15 minutes depending on your setting 1 to 15 minutes or Off Power Management Power Management Mode Enabled IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer Off System Sleep Timer 30 ...

Page 69: ...d Power Switch 4 sec Lets you specify whether to automatically turn off the machine or put the system to Suspend mode when the power switch is pressed for less than 4 seconds Power Off or Suspend System Wake up Event Lets you specify the activity that will resume the system to normal operation Modem Ring Indicator Wakes the system from Sleep mode once any fax modem activity is detected Enabled or ...

Page 70: ... to wake up 00 00 00 23 59 59 ACPI Sleep State If the ACPI sleep state is set to S1 all the components are working normally only the CPU is in sleep state When it is set to S3 only the system memory is working the rest of the components are in sleep state S1 or S3 Parameter Description Options ...

Page 71: ...this menu Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings Parameter Description Options Boot Sequence Allows you to specify the boot search sequence Floppy Disk Hard Disk IDE CD ROM LANDesk R Service Agent Boot Options Boot Sequence 1st Floppy Disk A 2nd Hard Disk C 3rd IDE CD ROM Fast Boot Auto Silent Boot Enabled Num Lock After Boot Disabled Memory Test Disabled Configuration Table E...

Page 72: ...indows If any error occurs while booting the system automatically switches to the text mode You may also switch to the text mode while booting by pressing F9 after you hear a beep that indicates the activation of the keyboard Enabled or Disabled Num Lock After Boot Allows you to activate or deactivate the Num Lock function upon booting Enabled or Disabled Memory Test Lets you specify whether you w...

Page 73: ...stem it will automatically read the BIOS file contained in the floppy disk i e the first file in the disk and replace your current BIOS in the Flash ROM If the update is successful the system will automatically set this parameter to Disabled and shut down the system Enabled or Disabled Language Type Select a language type as a based language for showing messages English or Japanese Parameter Descr...

Page 74: ...found in this menu Parameter Description Options Date Lets you set the date following the weekday month day year format Weekday Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Month Jan Feb Dec Day 1 to 31 Year 1980 to 2079 Time Lets you set the time following the hour minute second format Hour 0 to 23 Minute 0 to 59 Second 0 to 59 Date and Time Date Sat Nov 02 2097 Time 21 54 49 ALT H Key Help ...

Page 75: ...ings in boldface are the default and suggested settings Parameter Description Options Supervisor Password Prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility None or Present The Present setting allows you to set a Setup password For instructions on how to set a Setup password refer to Setting a Password on page 65 System Security Supervisor Password None User Password Disk Drive Control Floppy Drive ...

Page 76: ...isk Drive Control Allows you to protect your system s floppy drive and hard disk data from being modified possible under DOS mode only Floppy Drive Protects your floppy drive data from being modified Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sectors Hard Disk Drive Protects your hard disk data from being modified Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sectors Processor Seria...

Page 77: ...word is set 4 Type a password The password may consist of up to seven characters Then press Enter Note Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 5 Retype the password then press Enter 6 After setting the password highlight the Set or Change Password option 7 Press Esc to return to the System Security screen 8 Press Esc to return to the main menu 9...

Page 78: ...parameter for User password if the Supervisor password is set The Password menu appears 3 From the Password menu highlight the Set or Change Password option 4 Enter a new password 5 Press Esc to return to the System Security screen 6 Press Esc to return to the main menu 7 Press Esc to exit the BIOS utility A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data 8 Select Yes to save the chang...

Page 79: ...rd 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 password or remove it by selecting None Refer to Changing or Removing the Password on page 66 for the procedure ...

Page 80: ...Options menu allows you to configure the system memory and PCI device settings The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters Caution Do not change any settings in the Advanced Options menu if you are not a qualified technician to avoid damaging the system Advanced Options Memory Cache Options PnP PCI Options ALT H Key Help ...

Page 81: ... suggested settings Parameter Description Options Level 1 Cache CPU Cache Lets you enable or disable the primary cache memory i e the CPU memory Enabled or Disabled Level 2 Cache Lets you enable or disable the secondary cache memory Enabled or Disabled Memory Cache Options Level 1 Cache Enabled Level 2 Cache Enabled Memory at 15MB 16MB Reserved for System CPU Frequency Multiplier 3X Memory Parity ...

Page 82: ...PU Frequency Multiplier If your processor is Pentium II then you have to the CPU Frequency Multiplier based on the processor speed Ex For PII 400 Mhz the CPU Frequency Multiplier is set to 4X for PII 450 Mhz is 4 5X 3X 3 5X 4X 4 5X 5X 5 5X 6X 6 5X 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 a...

Page 83: ...71 RIMM Bus Clock PC 700 PC 800 133 CPU Frequency PC 600 PC 800 100 CPU Frequency Parameter Description Options ...

Page 84: ...Plug and Play PnP devices installed in your system Refer to your device manual for technical information about the PCI card Auto or Manual PCI Slot 1 2 3 4 5 Allow you to manually assign an interrupt for each PCI device installed in your system When the PCI IRQ Setting is set to Auto BIOS automatically assigns the available IRQs to the PCI devices PnP PCI Options PCI IRQ Setting Auto INTA INTB INT...

Page 85: ...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 Enabled or Disabled Graphics Aperture Size This parameter determines the effective size of the graphics aperture Graphics aperture is the a...

Page 86: ...ng non PnP and PnP PCI cards This clears all resource assignments and allows BIOS to reassign resources to all installed PnP devices the next time the system boots Yes or No After clearing the resource data it is recommended that you reset the parameter to its default i e No Parameter Description Options ...

Page 87: ...wing screen Parameter Description Options System Event Logging Allows you to record monitored events that occurs during the operation of your system Total Number of Event Logs The number of events currently logged in the event log area Available Space for Event Logs The percentage of space that is available for logging system events System Event Log System Event Logging Event Logging Disabled Clea...

Page 88: ...stem event log file for viewing Event Logging This parameter allows you to enable or disable the event logging function of your system Enabled or Disabled Clear Event Logs Allow you to clear the event logs Enabled or Disabled Parameter Description Options View Log Event None ALT H Key Help ...

Page 89: ...es 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 No returns you to the main menu without loading the default settings Setup Utility System Information Product Information Disk Drives Onboard Peripherals Power Management Boot Options Date and Time System Security System Event Log Load Default ...

Page 90: ...verts the parameters to their previously saved settings Choosing No returns you to the main menu BIOS retains all changes that you have made Setup Utility System Information Product Information Disk Drives Onboard Peripherals Power Management Boot Options Date and Time System Security System Event Log Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change ALT H Key Help Exit Setup Do you really want to exit ...

Page 91: ... if you want to keep the changes made to the BIOS Select Yes to save your changes before you exit Setup Select No to discard all changes and exit Setup Setup Utility System Information Product Information Disk Drives Onboard Peripherals Power Management Boot Options Date and Time System Security System Event Log Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change ALT H Key Help Exit Setup Do you really wa...

Page 92: ...Chapter 3 BIOS Information 80 ...

Page 93: ...Upgrading the System Chapter 4 ...

Page 94: ...ow to remove and replace the system housing and to install optional components to upgrade the system It gives brief and clear instructions accompanied by mechanical illustrations showing how to perform each described procedure ...

Page 95: ...it before handling components If a wrist strap is not available maintain contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Preinstallation 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 2 Open the system according to the instructions on page 85 3...

Page 96: ...ling a system component 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the step by step instructions in their respective sections 2 Make sure you have set all the required jumpers See Jumpers and Connectors on page 31 for the correct jumper settings 3 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier 4 Replace the system cover 5 Connect the necessary cables and turn ...

Page 97: ...hen you need to install additional components inside the system unit Removing the Housing Cover 1 Turn off the system power and unplug all cables 2 Place the system unit on a flat steady surface 3 Turn the screws counterclockwise to remove the cover Set the screws aside You will need them when replacing the housing cover 4 Hold the sides of the cover with both hands and slide it back about an inch...

Page 98: ...Chapter 4 Upgrading the System 86 Replacing the Housing Cover 1 Hold the cover as shown and slide it back into place 2 Replace the screws and turn it clockwise to secure the cover ...

Page 99: ...ets For instructions on how to install RIMMs refer to Installing a RIMM on page 89 The following table lists the possible memory configurations RIMM 1 RIMM 2 Total Memory 64 MB C RIMM 64 MB 128 MB C RIMM 128 MB 256 MB C RIMM 256 MB 512 MB C RIMM 512 MB C RIMM 64 MB 64 MB C RIMM 128 MB 128 MB C RIMM 256 MB 256 MB C RIMM 512 MB 512 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 64 MB 128 MB 192 MB 64 MB 256 MB 320 MB 64 MB ...

Page 100: ...Chapter 4 Upgrading the System 88 256 MB 64 MB 320 MB 256 MB 128 MB 384 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 768 MB 512 MB 512 MB 1024 MB or 1 GB RIMM 1 RIMM 2 Total Memory ...

Page 101: ...ket 3 Press the RIMM into the socket until the clips lock into the RIMM Note The RIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a RIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket you may have inserted it incorrectly Turn the RIMM around and try to insert it again ...

Page 102: ...Chapter 4 Upgrading the System 90 Removing a RIMM 1 Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the RIMM 2 Gently pull the RIMM out of the socket ...

Page 103: ... the clips on the socket 2 Align the C RIMM with the socket 3 Press the C RIMM into the socket until the clips lock into the C RIMM Note The C RIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a C RIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket you may have inserted it incorrectly Turn the C RIMM around and try to insert it again ...

Page 104: ...clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the C RIMM 2 Gently pull the C RIMM out of the socket 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 ...

Page 105: ...ing or removing a system component 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 CPU 1 On the system board locate the CPU mounted on the socket 2 Detach the fan heatsink cable connector ...

Page 106: ...Chapter 4 Upgrading the System 94 3 Gently pull the CPU straight up from its socket ...

Page 107: ... a system component Before you proceed make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU socket Follow these steps to install the upgrade CPU 1 Insert the CPU as shown in the figure below 2 Plug the fan heatsink cable to the fan connector marked FN1 for 2 pin connector or FN2 for 3 pin connector See ...

Page 108: ...the System 96 Jumpers and Connectors on page 31 for the location of the connectors on the system board Warning The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on Never touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands ...

Page 109: ...eps to replace the hard disk drive 1 Remove the cover as shown on page 85 2 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the metal bracket frame 3 Pull out the hard disk drive and remove the power cable and disk drive cable as shown below ...

Page 110: ...sk drive cable and power cable 5 Secure the hard disk with the fours screws that you have removed previously 6 Reinstall the housing cover as shown on page 86 Make sure that the other ends of the diskette drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the system board ...

Page 111: ...1 Locate an empty PCI slot on the system board 2 Remove the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty PCI slot 3 Remove the PCI card from its protective packaging 4 Align then insert the PCI card into the slot Make sure that the card is properly seated ...

Page 112: ...with a screw 6 Reinstall the housing cover see page 86 When you turn on the system BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the PCI devices Removing a PCI Card To remove a PCI card simply reverse the instructions listed under the Installing a PCI Card section ...

Page 113: ... 1 Locate an empty AGP slot on the system board 2 Remove the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty AGP slot 3 Remove the AGP card from its protective packaging 4 Align then insert the AGP card into the slot Make sure that the card is properly seated ...

Page 114: ...with a screw 6 Reinstall the housing cover see page 86 When you turn on the system BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the AGP devices Removing a AGP Card To remove a AGP card simply reverse the instructions listed under the Installing a AGP Card section ...

Page 115: ...nterface 27 Disk Drives 49 Advanced PIO mode 52 cylinder 51 detection mode 51 device type 51 DMA Transfer Mode 52 floppy drives A B 49 Hard disk 32 Bit Access 52 Hard disk block mode 52 Hard disk LBA mode 51 head 51 IDE primary channel master 49 IDE primary channel slave 49 IDE secondary channel master 50 IDE secondary channel slave 50 sector 51 size 51 DMI 27 E entering setup 42 error messages 20...

Page 116: ...rq sharing 73 pci slots 73 PnP OS 74 reset resource assignments 74 vga palette snoop 73 Power Management 56 IDE hard disk timer 56 modem ring indicator 57 pci power management 57 power management mode 56 power switch 4 seconds 57 rtc alarm 57 Sleep mode 57 system sleep timer 57 system wake up event 57 power management 28 power on computer 15 preinstallation 4 Product Information 47 main board ID 4...

Page 117: ...ial port 2 46 total memory 45 system introduction 3 system reconfiguration 92 System Security 63 disk drive control 64 floppy drive 64 hard disk drive 64 processor serial number 64 Supervisor password 63 User password 64 T troubleshooting 18 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 15 U USB 3 28 37 V video function 35 ...

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