Acer 500L User Manual
AcerAltos 500L
User’s Guide
Copyright
Copyright 1999 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part
of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transc ribed, stored
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Disclaimer
This company makes no representations or warranties, either
expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any warranties, m erchantability or fitnes s for any
particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or
licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their
purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer)
assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the
software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents
hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or
changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions 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 cleaners 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 produc t
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be block ed by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
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 your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
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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 pr oduct, m ake sur e that the
total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the ex tension
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 electr ic shock . Never s pill 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 nor mally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions since improper
adjustment of other c ontrols 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
14. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we
recommend. Us e of another battery may present a risk of f ire or
explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.
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15. Warning! 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.
16. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in
your keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be
a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SJT, rated 6A
125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum
length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).
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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 com munications. 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 com pliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Notice 2:
Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to c omply with
the emission limits.
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About this Manual
Getting Started
This user’s guide aims to give you all the necessary information to
enable you to operate the AcerAltos 500L system.
Manual Structure
Chapter 1 System Housing
This chapter describes the assembly and disassembly of the
system housing. It also shows you how to install housing
components.
Chapter 2 System Board
This chapter describes the main board. Also, It introduces the
system’s unique features and powerful architecture.
Chapter 3 BIOS Utility
This chapter explains the BIOS parameter functions. It tells how
to configure the system by setting the parameters.
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Conventions
The following are the conventions used in this manual:
Text entered by user
Option Items
, , , etc. Represent the actual keys that you
Represents text input by the user.
Represents options that you can
select on the screen.
have to press on the keyboard.
NOTE
Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
CAUTION
Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT
Reminds you to take specific action
relevant to the accomplishment of
the procedure at hand.
WARNING
Alerts you to any danger that might
result from doing or not doing
specific actions.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Housing
Standalone System.......................................................................1-1
Features........................................................................................1-2
Front Panel ......................................................................1-2
Rear Panel.......................................................................1-3
Internal Structure .............................................................1-4
Opening the Housing Panels........................................................1-5
Front Panel ......................................................................1-5
Left Panel.........................................................................1-6
Installing Disk Drives.....................................................................1-7
3.5-inch Floppy Drive.......................................................1-7
5.25-inch Drives...............................................................1-8
Hard Disk Drives..............................................................1-9
Installing Expansion Cards .........................................................1-10
Chapter 2 System Board
Major Components .......................................................................2-2
System Board Layout.......................................................2-3
Jumpers and Connectors..............................................................2-4
Jumper and Connector Locations....................................2-4
Jumper Settings...............................................................2-5
Connector Functions........................................................2-5
ESD Precautions...........................................................................2-7
Installing the Pentium II Processor ...............................................2-8
Attaching the Processor Fan Sink ...................................2-8
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Installing a Pentium II Processor...................................2-11
Removing a Pentium II Processor.................................2-13
Memory Upgrade........................................................................2-15
Memory Configurations.................................................2-15
Installing a DIMM...........................................................2-16
Removing a DIMM.........................................................2-17
Reconfiguring the System.............................................2-18
Error Messages..........................................................................2-19
Software Error Messages.............................................. 2-19
System Error Messages................................................2-19
Correcting Error Conditions........................................... 2-22
Chapter 3 BIOS Utility
Entering Setup..............................................................................3-2
System Information ......................................................................3-4
Processor........................................................................3-5
Processor Speed............................................................. 3-5
Internal Cache Size.........................................................3-5
External Cache................................................................3-5
Floppy Drive A.................................................................3-5
Floppy Drive B.................................................................3-5
IDE Primary Channel Master...........................................3-6
IDE Primary Channel Slave.............................................3-6
IDE Secondary Channel Master......................................3-6
IDE Secondary Channel Slave........................................3-6
Total Memory ..................................................................3-6
Serial Port 1.....................................................................3-7
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Serial Port 2.....................................................................3-7
Parallel Port .....................................................................3-7
PS/2 Mouse .....................................................................3-7
Product Information ......................................................................3-8
Product Name..................................................................3-8
System S/N......................................................................3-8
Main Board ID..................................................................3-8
Main Board S/N................................................................3-9
System BIOS Version......................................................3-9
DMI BIOS Version............................................................3-9
Disk Drives..................................................................................3-10
Floppy Drives.................................................................3-10
LS-120 Drive Compatible As..........................................3-11
IDE Drives......................................................................3-11
Onboard Peripherals...................................................................3-16
Serial Ports 1 and 2 .......................................................3-16
Parallel Port ...................................................................3-17
Onboard Device Settings...............................................3-18
Power Management....................................................................3-21
Power Management Mode.............................................3-21
Power Switch < 4 sec.....................................................3-22
System Wake-up Event.................................................3-22
Boot Options...............................................................................3-23
Boot Sequence ..............................................................3-23
First Hard Disk Drive......................................................3-24
Fast Boot........................................................................3-24
Silent Boot......................................................................3-24
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Num Lock After Boot..................................................... 3-25
Memory Test .................................................................3-25
Configuration Table.......................................................3-25
Boot from LANDesk Service Agent............................... 3-25
Date and Time............................................................................ 3-26
Date...............................................................................3-26
Time ..............................................................................3-27
System Security..........................................................................3-28
Setup Password............................................................3-28
Power-on Password......................................................3-31
Disk Drive Control .........................................................3-32
Advanced Options......................................................................3-34
Memory/Cache Options.................................................3-34
PnP/PCI Options...........................................................3-36
CPU Frequency.............................................................3-38
Load Default Settings.................................................................3-40
Abort Settings Change...............................................................3-41
Exit Setup...................................................................................3-42
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Chapter 1 System Housing
This chapter describes the features of the system housing and tells
you how to install the basic system components such as dis k drives , a
system board, or expansion boards. Descriptive illustrations
accompany the installation procedures.
If you receive a complete system, the basic
components are already installed.
Standalone System
For a standalone system, rotate the feet outward to stabilize the
housing.
Chapter 1 System Housing 1-1
Features
Front Panel
Panel Door
Keylock
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Rear Panel
Power Supply
Power Socket
SCSI Expansion
Slots
Housing Fan
COM port
slots
System Board
Expansion Port
Slots
connectors
Expansion Slots
Chapter 1 System Housing 1-3
Internal Structure
The figure below shows the housing internal struc ture and some of the
basic system components.
Power Supply
5.25-inch Drive Bays
Housing Fan
3.5-inch Drive Bay
Power Switch
Expansion
Card Slots
Power LED
Hard Disk Drive LED
System Status LED
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Opening the Housing Panels
Front Panel
Keylock
Unlock the housing with the key and then pull the panel to access the
drive trays.
Chapter 1 System Housing 1-5
Left Panel
To remove the left panel:
1. Use a screw driver to remove the two screws securing it to the
rear panel.
2. Pull the panel handle to slide the left panel open.
Left panel
screws
Left Panel Handle
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Installing Disk Drives
Turn off the power switch and unplug the
power cord before installing or remov ing disk
drives.
3.5-inch Floppy Drive
To install a 3.5-inch floppy drive:
1. Open the front panel and remove the left panel of the housing.
See the Opening the Housing Panels section for more information.
2. Detach the 3.5-inch drive bracket (2 pieces) by removing the
screws from the housing.
3. Attach the drive bracket to the 3.5-inch drive with four screws.
4. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with two screws.
5. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive.
Chapter 1 System Housing 1-7
5.25-inch Drives
To install a CD-ROM or other 5.25-inch drives:
1. Open the front panel and remove the left panel of the housing.
See the Opening the Housing Panels section for more information.
2. Detach the 5.25-inch drive bracket (2 pieces) by removing the
screws from the housing.
3. Attach the drive bracket to the 5.25-inch drive with four screws.
4. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with two screws.
5. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive.
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Hard Disk Drives
To install a 3.5-inch hard disk drive or other 3.5-inch drives to the 5.25inch drive bay:
1. Open the front panel and the left panel of the system. See the
Opening the Housing Panels section for more information.
2. Secure the disk drive into the drive tray with four screws.
3. Align the lower screw holes of the tray bracket to the tray’s screw
holes and secure it with four screws.
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4. Insert the drive tray into the drive bay and secure it with two
screws.
5. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive.
Installing Expansion Cards
To install an expansion card:
1. Locate an empty PCI, ISA, or AGP slot on the system board and
then remove its expansion slot br acket. Save the screw for later
use.
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2. Insert an PCI, ISA, or AGP card into the slot. Make sure that the
card is properly seated.
3. Secure the PCI card to the housing with the screw. When you turn
on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources
to these expansion 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.
When installing an AGP card, make sure that
the IRQ required by this card is not already
assigned to a PCI or ISA device to avoid
resource conflicts.
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Chapter 2 System Board
This high-performance system board supports the Intel Pentium II
CPU running at speeds ranging from 233 to 400 MHz. Integrated with
the Intel 440BX system controller, which consists of the PCI/AGP
controller and the PCI/ISA IDE accelerator (PIIX4), this system board
combines the new generation of Pentium II power with unmatched
graphics performance.
The PCI/AGP controller host bus interface supports a Pentium II
processor with 66 or 100 MHz bus frequency. It also provides a 72-bit
DRAM that supports synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) DIMMs. The
PCI/AGP controller features an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
interface. Supporting up to 133 MHz data transfer speed, the AGP
interface boosts graphics performance.
The PIIX4 is a multifunction PCI device controller implementing
system functions including PCI IDE, universal serial bus (USB)
host/hub, and enhanced power management. It also supports Ultra
DMA/33 synchronous DMA-compatible devices.
The system board utilizes both the ISA and the PCI local bus
architecture. Two ISA, five PCI bus slots (including one PCI/ISA
shared slot), and one AGP slot reside on the boar d to allow installation
of either master or slave devices.
Three memory banks composed of 168-pin dual inline memory
module (DIMM) sockets support a maximum system memory of
384 MB using 128-MB DIMMs. The sockets only support SDRAMtype DIMM.
It also supports two USB (Universal Serial Bus) c onnectors, and other
standard features such as two UART NS16C550 serial ports, one
enhanced parallel port with an Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Ex tended
Capabilities Port (ECP) feature, a diskette drive interface, and two
embedded hard disk interfaces.
Chapter 2 System Board 2-1
Major Components
The system board has the following major components:
•
Exclusive slot for Intel Pentium II processor
•
Three DIMM sockets that accept 16-, 32-, 64- and 128-MB
DIMMs
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One AGP, two ISA, and five PCI expansion slots (including one
PCI/ISA shared slot)
•
256-KB Flash ROM for system BIOS
•
Enhanced IDE hard disk and diskette drive interface
•
PS2 power connector
•
System controller chipset
•
External ports:
• USB connector
• Parallel port
• PS/2-compatible keyboard port
• PS/2-compatible mouse port
• Serial port 1 and 2
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System Board Layout
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19
20
1
2
3
5
4
6
1 PS/2 mouse port
2 PS/2 keyboard port
3 USB connectors
4 Serial port 2
5 Parallel port
6 Serial port 1
7 BIOS
8 ISA slots
9 PCI slots
10 AGP slot
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16
15
14
13
12
11
10
7
11 Battery
12 Intel 82371EB
13 IDE1 connector
14 IDE2 connector
15 FDD connector
16 Intel 440BX
17 DIMM sockets
18 Voltage regulators
19 CPU slot
20 Power connector
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Chapter 2 System Board 2-3
Jumpers and Connectors
Jumper and Connector Locations
The blackened pin of a jumper or connector
represents pin 1.
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