Acer 6000 User Manual

AcerPower 6000

User’s Guide

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First Edition May 1998

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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 clea ning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation; to ensure reliable opera tion of the product and to protect it f rom
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your
dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the purpose
of the grounding-type plug.

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

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere
rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all
products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

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11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out par ts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the f ollowing c onditions:

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

b. If liquid has been spilled into the product

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

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

are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covere d 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 c abinet has been damaged

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

for service

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14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord (provided in your
keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable
type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V minimum.
Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

15. Replace battery with the same type as the product’s battery we recommend.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fir e or explosion. Refer battery
replacement to a qualified technician.

The battery may explode if not handled properly .
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire. Keep away from children and dispose of
used battery promptly.

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FCC Class B Radio Frequency

Interference Statement

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit d ifferent from that to whic h
the receiver is connected.

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

Notice 1:

The changes or modifications not expressly a pproved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2:

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

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CD-ROM Safety Warning

DANGER

INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Caution on Lithium Batteries

CAUTION

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

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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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.....................................................................................1-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.3.7 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional) ........................................1-10

1.4 Turning On Your Computer.......................................................................1-11

1.5 Turning Off Your Computer.......................................................................1-11

1.6 Troubleshooting............................................................................................1-12

1.7 Error Messages..............................................................................................1-14

1.7.1 Software Error Messages..................................................................1-14

1.7.2 System Error Messages.....................................................................1-14

1.7.3 Correcting Error Conditions............................................................1-17

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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 ...................................................................................2-6

2.3.3 Onboard Connectors...........................................................................2-7

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

2.5 Video Function................................................................................................2-9

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

2.7 USB.................................................................................................................2-12

2.8 Hardware Monitoring Function.................................................................2-12

2.9 Wake-on Ring-in Function ..........................................................................2-12

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

Chapter 3 BIOS Utility

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

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

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

3.2.2 Processor Speed...................................................................................3-4

3.2.3 Internal Cache (CPU Cache)..............................................................3-4

3.2.4 External Cache.....................................................................................3-4

3.2.5 Floppy Drive A....................................................................................3-4

3.2.6 IDE Primary Channel Master............................................................3-5

3.2.7 IDE Primary Channel Slave...............................................................3-5

3.2.8 IDE Secondary Channel Master........................................................3-5

3.2.9 IDE Secondary Channel Slave...........................................................3-5

3.2.10 Total Memory ......................................................................................3-5

3.3 Product Information.......................................................................................3-6

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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..........................................................................3-7

3.3.6 DMI BIOS Version...............................................................................3-7

3.4 Disk Drives......................................................................................................3-8

3.4.1 Floppy Drives......................................................................................3-8

3.4.2 LS-120 drive as.....................................................................................3-9

3.4.3 IDE Drives..........................................................................................3-10

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

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

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

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

3.6 Power Management.....................................................................................3-19

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

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

3.6.3 System Wake-Up Event....................................................................3-20

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

3.7.1 Boot Sequence....................................................................................3-21

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.8 Date and Time...............................................................................................3-23

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

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

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

3.9.1 Setup Password.................................................................................3-25

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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 .................................................................................................3-31

Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components

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

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

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

4.1.3 Post-installation Instructions.............................................................4-2

4.2 Removing and Replacing the Housing Cover............................................4-3

4.2.1 Removing the Housing Cover...........................................................4-3

4.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover............................................................4-5

4.3 Installing and Removing Expansion Boards...............................................4-6

4.3.1 Installing a PCI Card...........................................................................4-6

4.3.2 Installing ISA Cards............................................................................4-7

4.4 Installing Additional Memory......................................................................4-8

4.4.1 Installing a DIMM.............................................................................4-1 0

4.4.2 Removing a DIMM...........................................................................4-11

4.4.3 Reconfiguring the System................................................................4-11

4. Upgrading the CPU.....................................................................................4-12

4.5.1 Removing the Processor Card.........................................................4-12

4.5.2 Installing a Processor Card..............................................................4-13

4.5.3 Installing the Celeron CPU ..............................................................4-17

4.6 Connecting USB Devices .............................................................................4-20

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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...................................................................................1-6

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

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

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

1-9 Connecting the Telephone Line and Handset to the Fa x/M odem ........1-10

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

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

4-1 Removing the ScrewsREMOVING THE SCREWS ....................................4-4

4-2 Removing the Housing Cover.......................................................................4-4

4-3 Replacing the Housing Cover.......................................................................4-5

4-4 Securing the Screws........................................................................................4-5

4-5 Installing a PCI Card......................................................................................4-6

4-6 Installing an ISA Card....................................................................................4-8

4-7 Installing a DIMM ........................................................................................4-10

4-8 Removing a DIMM.......................................................................................4-11

4-9 Pressing the Latches.....................................................................................4-12

4-10 Removing a Processor Card........................................................................4-13

4-11 Installing the Retention Mechanism...........................................................4-14

4-12 Removing the Taper Protector from the Fan Sink....................................4-14

4-13 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes.....................................4-15

4-14 Locking the Metal Bracket...........................................................................4-15

4-15 Installing a Processor Card..........................................................................4-16

4-16 Locking the Processor ..................................................................................4-16

4-17 Connecting the Fan/Heatsink Cables........................................................4-17

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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................................................................................1-15

2-1 Jumper Settings...............................................................................................2-6

2-2 Onboard Connectors......................................................................................2-7

2-3 IDE Hard Disk Configuration .......................................................................2-8

2-4 Supported Video Resolutions.......................................................................2-9

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

3-2 Drive Control Settings..................................................................................3-29

4-1 Memory Configurations ................................................................................4-9

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manua l:

, ,

Represents the actual keys that you
have to press on the keyboard.

NOTE

Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.

WARNING

Alerts you to any danger that might
result from doing or not doing
specific actions.

CAUTION

Suggests precautionary measures to
avoid potential hardware or
software problems.

IMPORTANT

Reminds you to take specific action
relevant to the accomplishment of
the procedure at hand.

TIP

Tells how to accomplish a procedure
with fewer steps through little
shortcuts.

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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.

The system board features the common functions offered by a high-performance
board. It has a power-management function that conforms to the power-saving
standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star
program. It also supports Plug-and-Play features.

Overview

The AcerPower 6000 system supports Intel Pentium processors with MMX
(MultiMedia eXtensions) tec hnology and the new Celeron processor. The C eleron
processor is Intel's Pentium II cost-down solution. It comes without a se c ond-level
cache. It has two ISA and two PCI slots f or future expansion. The system memory
is expandable to 256 MB via two onboard 168-pin DIMM (double in-line memory
module) sockets.

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

Aside from the standard I/O (input/output) interfaces such as one serial port, one
parallel port, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, the system also offers two USB
(Universal Serial Bus) ports, one VGA (Video Graphics Accelerator) port, one
Feature connector, one mono Microphone-in port, one stereo L ine-in port, one
Line-out port, and one Game/MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) port.

Introduction

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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 UN IX, Wind ows
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. It includes a simple troubleshooting section and a list of
system error messages with the corresponding corrective actions.

Chapter 2 System Board

Describes the system board and all its major components. It contains information
about the system board layout, jumper settings, jumper and connector locations
and functions.

Chapter 3 BIOS Utility

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

Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components

Describes how to remove and replace the system housing, and to install the
optional components into the housing. It gives brief instructions accompanied by
mechanical illustrations showing how to perform each described procedure.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

1.1 Preinstallation

The preinstallation process involves the following activities:

• Selecting a site

• Unpacking components

1.1.1 Selecting a Site

Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer:

• Determine the best site for your system. Cable paths should not run near
equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference
such as radio transmitters, television sets, copy machines, or heating and air
conditioning equipment.

• Route cables away from personnel a nd e quipment tr affic.

• Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity.

1.1.2 Unpacking Components

Unpack the contents of each box carefully. Save all packing materials in case you
need to move or ship the system in the future.

Check that all items are present and in good condition. Contact your dealer
immediately if anything is missing or damaged.

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1.2 Features

The basic configuration consists of a system unit, a 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. Decrease Volume Button 14. 3.5-inch Diskette Drive LED

Figure 1-1 Front Panel

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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. Serial Port

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel

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1.3 Connecting System Components

Do not turn on the power until you finish connecting the system components.
The following sections show how to connect each component to the system.

1.3.1 Connecting the Keyboard

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

Figure 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard

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1.3.2 Connecting the Monitor

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

Figure 1-4 Connecting the Monitor

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1.3.3 Connecting the Mouse

Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the r ear panel.

Figure 1-5 Connecting the Mouse

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1.3.4 Connecting the Printer (Optional)

If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel port on the rear panel. S ee
Figure 1-6.

Figure 1-6 Connecting the Parallel Printer

If you have a serial printer or other serial
peripheral, connect it to the serial port
(COM1).

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1.3.5 Complete System Connections

After connecting all the components, plug one e nd of the power supply cable into
the system power socket. Plug the other end of the power supply cable into a wall
outlet. Figure 1-7 shows the complete system connections.

Figure 1-7 Complete System Connections

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1.3.6 Connecting Multi medi a Components (Opti onal)

Your system also supports optional multimedia features. Connect multimedia
components as shown in Figure 1-8.

Figure 1-8 Connecting Multimedia Components

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1.3.7 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional )

Your system also supports the optional fax/modem feature. Connect the
telephone line and handset as shown in Figur e 1-9.

Figure 1-9 Connecting the Telephone Line and Handset to the Fax/Modem

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1.4 Turning On Your Computer

After you have connected all peripherals and cables, f ollow these steps to turn on
your computer:

1. Tur n on all peripherals connected to the system such as monitor, printer, fax,
speakers, etc.

2. Loca te the system main power switch on the back of the system unit and turn
it on.

3. Pre ss 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. Tur n off all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer,
fax, speakers, etc.

2. Press the power button located on the f ront of the system unit for at least four
seconds. Quickly pressing the button puts the system in Suspend mode only.

You do not need to turn off the system main
power switch on the rear panel. 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
troubleshooting or upgrading purposes.

If the system main power switch is not available,
you must unplug the system.

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1.6 Troubleshooting

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

General Failure

• Are all cables securely plugged in?

• Are all system components and peripherals turned on?

• Is the system main power switch on?

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

turning on some other piece of equipment.

• Are any cables damaged? Are they properly routed and coiled? Entwined
cables may cause signal interference.

Front Panel Light Doesn't Work

• Check inside the system unit and make sure that the front panel LED
connector is correctly plugged in (r efer to section 2.3 Jumper s and Connectors).

"Garbage" or Nothing Appears on the Screen

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

Never open the monitor case. The CRT monitor
retains very high voltage levels, even after the
power is turned off. Refer all monitor service to
qualified service technicians.

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Keyboard is Dead

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

Do not plug or unplug the keyboard while the
power is on.

Printer Doesn't Work

• Is the printer power turned on?

• Is the printer cable connected to the corr ect port (serial or parallel)? Is the pin

signal interface correct?

• Are your application and the printer configured for the same operating values?
Be sure there is no conflict with any port on the add-on card.

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

• Are the printer cables tangled? To prevent signal interference, neatly fold or
coil excess cable length.

Add-on Card Fails Intermittently

• Do two add-on cards have c onflicting addresses?

If You Receive an Error Message

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

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1.7 Error Messages

In the event that you receive an error message, do not continue using the
computer. Note the message and take corrective action immediately. This section
describes the different types of error messages and suggests corrective measures.

There are two general types of error messages:

• Software

• System

1.7.1 Software Error Messages

Software error messages are returned by your operating system or application.
These messages typically appear after you boot the operating system or when you
run your applications. If you receive this type of message, consult your application
or operating system manual for help.

1.7.2 System Error Messages

A system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself. These
messages normally appear during the power-on self-test, before the operating
system prompt appears. Table 1-1 lists the system error messages.

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Table 1-1 System Error Messages

Error Message Corrective Action

Bad CMOS Battery Replace battery. Contact your dealer.
CMOS Checksum

Error
Floppy Drive

Controller Error
Floppy Drive Error Floppy may be bad. If not, check the

DRAM Configuration
Error

Equipment
Configuration Error

Hard Disk Controller
Error

Hard Disk 0 (1, 2, 3)
Auto Detection
Failed

I/O Parity Error Contact your dealer.
PS/2 Keyboard Error

or No Keyboard
Connected

PS/2 Keyboard
Interface Error

Memory Error Check DIMMs on the system board.

Memory Size
Mismatch

Run Setup. See Chapter 3.

Check and connect the cable to the floppy
drive or controller.

floppy drive and replace if necessary.
Check and modify DRAM configuration to

agree with Table 4-1.
Run Setup. See Chapter 3.

Check and connect the cable to the hard
disk drive or controller.

Replace the hard disk drive controller.
Check the HDD cable connections and
CMOS setup configuration.

Check and connect the keyboard to the
system unit.

Contact your dealer.

Contact your dealer.
Run Setup. See Chapter 3.

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Table 1-1 System Error Messages (continued)

Error Message Corrective Action

Onboard Serial 1 Conflict Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial

1. See Chapter 3.

Onboard Serial 2 Conflict Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial

2. See Chapter 3.

Onboard Parallel Port
Conflict

PS/2 Pointing Device
Error

PS/2 Pointing Device
Interface Error

Press F1 key to continue
or Ctrl-Alt-Esc for Setup

Press Esc to turn off NMI,
any key to reboot

Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer.
RAM BIOS Error Contact your dealer.
Real Time Clock Error Run Setup. See Chapter 3.
Shadow RAM Fail Contact your dealer.
System Memory Address

Error

Run Setup and disable Onboard
Parallel Port. See Chapter 3.

Check or connect the pointing device.
Contact your dealer.

Contact your dealer.

Press

Press
Press any key to reboot the system.

Check DIMMs on system board or
contact your dealer.

or

to disregard NMI error.

.

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1.7.3 Correcting Error Conditions

As a general rule, the "Press F1 to continue" error message is caused by a
configuration problem which can be easily corrected. An equipment malfunction
is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an error that causes complete system
failure.

Here are some corrective measures for error conditions:

1. Run Setup. You must know the correct configur ation values for your system
before you enter Setup, which is why you should write these values down
when the system is correctly configured. An incorrect Setup configuration is a
major cause of power-on error messages, especially for a new system.

2. Remove the system cover according to the directions in the system housing
installation guide. Check that the system board and any expansion board s are
set correctly.

3. Che ck that all connectors and boards are secure. Consult the syste m housing
installation guide for assistance.

If you have purchased a new har d disk drive
and cannot access it, it may be because your
disk is not physically formatted. Physically
format the disk using the FDISK and
FORMAT commands.

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

If you are sure that your configuration values are correct and your battery is in
good condition, the problem may lie in a damaged or defective chip. Contact an
authorized service center for assistance.

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Chapter 2 System Board

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

• Details about the system board layout

• Jumper and connector locations and functions

• Jumper settings

The 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-d own solution. It comes without
second-level cache. Both are capable of handling multimedia functions and
enhancing the performance of 32-bit applications.

The system memory is upgradable to 256 MB via the two onboard 168-pin DIMM
(Double In-line Memory Module) sockets. These sockets accommodate 8-, 16-, 32-,
64- and 128-MB DIMMs.

The board also incorporates a 3-D video controller with AGP (Accelerated
Graphics Port), 2- or 4-MB SGRAM (Synchronous Graphics Random Ac cess
Memory), and a 3-D audio controller to fully support multimed ia functions.

Onboard I/O (input/output) interfaces are comprised of a UART (Universal
Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) 16C550 serial port, a parallel port with SPP
(Standard Parallel Port)/ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)/EPP (Enhanced Parallel
Port) support, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports. Two USB (Universal Serial
Bus) ports, one VGA (Video Gr aphics Accelerator) port , one Feature connector, one
mono Microphone-in port, one stereo Line-in port, one Line-out port, and one
Game/MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) port are also added to the
board design to enable the system to support additional peripherals.

For expansion, the board comes with two ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
slots and two PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) slots.

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Special features such as PnP (Plug-and-Play) support, Power Management,
Wireless Communication, Hardware Monitoring, Wake-on Ring, and Wake -on
LAN (Local Area Ne twor k) 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 UN IX, Wind ows
NT, and Windows 95/98 operating systems.

2.1 Major Components

The system board has the following major components:

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

• Pentium II processor running at 266, 300, or 333 MHz

• Celeron processor running at 266 MHz

• Supports 256- or 512-KB PBSRAM (PBSRAM - Pipelined-burst Sychronous

Random Access Memory) se c ond-level cache (incorporated in Pentium II) and
cacheless designs (0 KB for Convington processor)

• Two DIMM sockets that accept 8-, 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB Standard DRAMs,
with Parity Check or Error Correction Code (ECC) feature. These sockets
allow memory upgrade of up to 256 MB

• PCI local bus IDE (Integrated Device E lectronics) controller

• 3-D audio controller

• AGP-compliant 3-D video graphics accelerator with 2- or 4-MB SGRAM

• One Feature connector

• One Wake-on LAN connector

• One Modem ring-in connector

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• One Modem connector

• One reserved IrDA (I nfraRed Data Associat ion) 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 por t

• One stereo Line-in port

• One stereo Line-out port

• One Game/MIDI port

• Two ISA and two PCI slots (one PCI-/ISA -shared)

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2.2 Layout

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

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

40

39

38

37

36

35

32

34 33

31

30

29

9

10

11

12

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14

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16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

1USB ports
2 PS/2 mouse port
3 CPU card connector
4 Power connector
5 3-pin fan connector
6 2-pin fan connector
7 PCI, AGP, memory

controller

8 Battery
9 3-D AGP video controller
10 DIMM sockets
11 IDE1 connector
12 IDE2 connector
13 FDD connector
14 Power switch connector
15 Reset connector

16 Ultra I/O controller
17 IrDA connector
18 Wake-on LAN

connector
19 HDD LED connector
20 Modem ring-in

connector
21 3-pin power connector
22 Turbo/LAN LED

connector
23 System BIOS chip
24 PCI-to-ISA bridge

controller
25 Video memory
26 PCI slots

Figure 2-1 System Board Layout

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27 ISA slots
28 Audio feature connector
29 3-D audio controller
30 CD line-in connector
31 Fax/modem connector
32 ATI multimedia feature

connector
33 Microphone-in port
34 Line-in port
35 Line-out port
36 Game/MIDI port
37 VGA port
38 COM1 port
39 Parallel port
40 PS/2 keyboard port

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.

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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 Function

VGA IRQ Assignment

Disabled
Enabled

Password

Bypass password
Check password

JP30

SW1 Settings

Switch No. Setting Function

1

2 Reserved

1-2
2-3

On
Off

*

*

3 4 5 6
On Off Off On

Off On On On
Off On Off On
Off Off On On

* Default setting
* Default setting

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CPU Frequency (MHz)

233
266
300
333

2.3.3 Onboard Connectors

Table 2-2 lists the onboard c onnectors.

Table 2-2 Onboard Connectors

Connector Function

CN1 20-pin power connector
CN2 USB ports
CN3

CN4

CN5 Primary IDE connector
CN6 Secondary IDE connector
CN7 Floppy disk drive connector
CN8

CN9 ATI feature connector
CN10 Power switch connector
CN11 Reset connector
CN12/13 Fax/modem connector
CN14 CD line-in connector
CN15 IrDA connector (reserved)

Upper:

PS/2 mouse port

Lower:

PS/2 keyboard port

Upper:

Parallel port

Lower:

VGA port (left)

COM1 port (right)

Upper:

Game/MIDI port

Lower:

(L-to-R)

Stereo line-out port
Stereo line-in port
Mono microphone-in port

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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 c ontroller that supports PIO mode 4
and Ultra DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode data transfers. In addition, two PCI
IDE interfaces are mounted on the riser card to enable the system to support a
maximum of four IDE hard disks, or any other IDE devices. See Figure 2-2 for the
location of the IDE interfaces.

Connect the cables according to the IDE hard disk configuration in Table 2-3.
Follow the instructions in the housing installation manual on how to install a hard
disk in the system.

Table 2-3 IDE Hard Disk Configuration

IDE Connector Master Slave

IDE1 (CN5) Hard disk 0 Hard disk 1
IDE2 (CN6) Hard disk 2/

IDE CD-ROM drive

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Hard disk 3

2.5 Video Function

The onboard video controller is capa ble 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. Larger video memory
allows you to display higher resolutions and more colors.

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

Table 2-4 Supported Video Resolutions

Resolution bpp Vertical Freq.

(Hz)

640 x 480 8/16/24/32 60 31.5
640 x 480 8/16/24/32 72 37.4
640 x 480 8/16/24/32 75 37.5
640 x 480 8/16/24/32 85 43.3
640 x 480 8/16/24/32 90 48.0
640 x 480 8/16/24/32 100 52. 9
640 x 480 8/16/24/32 120 63. 7
640 x 480 8/16/24/32 160 84. 1
640 x 480 8/16/24/32 200 100. 2
800 x 600 8/ 16/24/32 48 33.8
800 x 600 8/ 16/24/32 56 35.2
800 x 600 8/ 16/24/32 60 37.8
800 x 600 8/ 16/24/32 70 44.5
800 x 600 8/ 16/24/32 72 48.0
800 x 600 8/ 16/24/32 75 46.9
800 x 600 8/ 16/24/32 85 53.7

Horizontal

Freq. (KHz)

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Table 2-4 Supported Video Resolutions (continued)

Resolution bpp Vertical Freq.

(Hz)

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 79.0
1024 x 768 8/16/24 120 96.7
1024 x 768 8/16 140 113.3
1024 x 768 8 150 120.6
1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 43 45.9
1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 47 44.9
1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 60 54.9
1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 70 66.1
1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 75 75.1
1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 80 76.4
1152 x 864 8/16/24 85 77.1
1152 x 864 8/16 100 90.2
1152 x 864 8/16 120 108.6
1280 x 1024 8/16/24 43 50.0
1280 x 1024 8/16/24 47 50.0
1280 x 1024 8/16/24 60 64.0
1280 x 1024 8/16/24 70 74.6
1280 x 1024 8/16/24 74 77.9

Horizontal

Freq. (KHz)

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Table 2-4 Supported Video Resolutions (continued)

Resolution bpp Vertical Freq.

(Hz)

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. For more details on
BIOS, see Chapter 3.

2.6 Audio Function

Horizontal

Freq. (KHz)

The board provides a complete 3-D audio solution via the onboard 3-D video
controller and the following audio c onnectors:

• Mono microphone port

• Stereo line-in port

• Stereo line-out port

• Game/MIDI port

• CD-in connector

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• Modem connector
These connectors enable the system to accommoda te 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.

The board comes with two USB ports (CN2). See Figure 2-1 or Figure 2-2 for the
location of the ports.

2.8 Hardware Monitoring Function

The Hardware Monitoring function allows you to check the system resources,
either locally or in a computer network, by using software such as Intel LDCM
(LAN Desk Client Manager). Intel LDCM is a desktop ma nagement program that
offers the SMART (System Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology)
monitor function for checking local or network conne cted systems. In addition, it
also enables the PC products and applications to be OS (operating system)
independent.

To enable the Hardware Monitoring function, you need to install Intel LDCM.
Contact your dealer for information on the availability of the sof tware. Refer to the
software documentation for more details on the Hardware Monitoring function.

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2.9 Wake-on Ring-in Function

The Wake-on Ring-in function enable s the system to resume from suspend mod e
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). This special feature allows the system to be activated via a
network. Common network functions, such as r emote access, file shar ing, etc. are
also supported.

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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 ba ttery-backed nonvolatile
memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM.

If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages,
the battery may be bad. In this case, the system
cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Ask
a qualified technician for assistance.

Before you run Setup, make sure that you have sa ved all open files. The system
reboots immediately after you exit Setup.

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3.1 Entering Setup

To enter Setup, press the key combination + + .

You must press
while the system is booting. This key combination
does not work during any other time.

The Setup Utility main menu then appears:

Setup Utility

• System Information

• Product Information

• Disk Drives

• Onboard Peripherals

• Power Management

• Boot Options

• Date and Time

• System Security

Load Default Settings
Abort Settings Change

↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ↵

= Select, Esc = Exit

simultaneously

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

• To select an option, move the highlight bar by pressing

or then press

.

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• Press

to move to the next page or to return to the previous page.

• To change a parameter setting, press

or until the desired setting is

found.

• Press

press

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.

3.2 System Information

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

System Information Page 1/1

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

Processor Speed .....................333 MHz

Internal Cache (CPU Cache) ..........32 KB, Enabled

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

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

IDE Primary
IDE Primary

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

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

Total Memory ........................48 MB

1st Bank ..........................SDRAM, 16 MB

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

Channel Master ..........Hard Disk, 3909 MB

Channel Slave ...........None

PgDn/PgUp = Move Screen, Esc = Back to Main Menu

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

3.2.4 External Cache

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

3.2.5 Floppy Drive A

This parameter specifies the system’s current floppy drive A settings. For
information on how to configure the floppy drives, see section 3.4.1.

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3.2.6 IDE Primary Channel Master

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE d evice connected to
the master port of the primary IDE channel. For infor mation 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 d evice connected to
the slave port of the primary IDE c hannel. For information on how to configure
the IDE devices, see section 3.4.3.

3.2.8 IDE Secondary Channel Master

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE d evice connected to
the master port of the secondary IDE channe l. For informa tion on how to conf igure
the IDE devices, see section 3.4.3.

3.2.9 IDE Secondary Channel Slave

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE d evice connected to
the slave port of the secondary IDE channel. For inf ormation on how to configure
the IDE devices, see section 3.4.3.

3.2.10 Total Memory

This parameter specifies the tota l amount of onboard memory. The memory size
is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST (Power-On Self Test). If you
install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to
display the new memory size.

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1st Bank

This parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 1 socket. The

None

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

DIMM sockets, refer to Figure 2-1.

2nd Bank

This parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 2 socket. The

None

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

DIMM sockets, refer to Figure 2-1.

3.3 Product Information

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

Product Information Page 1/1

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

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

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

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

System BIOS Version ....................vx.xx

DMI BIOS Version .......................x.x

Esc = Back to Main Menu F1 = Help

The Product Information menu contains the general data about the syste m, such as
the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. This information is necessary
for troubleshooting (may be required when asking for technical support).

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3.3.1 Product Name

This parameter specifies the official name of your system.

3.3.2 System S/N

This parameter specifies your system’s serial number.

3.3.3 Main Board ID

This parameter specifies your system board’s identification number.

3.3.4 Main Board S/N

This parameter specifies your system board’s serial number.

3.3.5 System BIOS Version

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

3.3.6 DMI BIOS Version

The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) BIOS allows you to check your system
hardware components without actually opening your system. Hardware checking
is done via software during start up. This parameter specifies the version of the
DMI BIOS utility installed in your system.

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3.4 Disk Drives

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

The following screen shows the Disk Drives menu:

Disk Drives Page 1/1

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

Floppy Drive B ........... [xx-MB 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 F1 = Help
Esc = Exit → ← = Change Setting,

3.4.1 Floppy Drives

To enter the configuration value for the first floppy drive (drive A), highlight the
Floppy Drive A parameter. Press

or to view the options and select the

appropriate value.
Possible settings for the Floppy Drive parameters are:

[ None ]

•

[360 KB, 5.25-inch]

•

[1.2 MB, 5.25-inch]

•

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[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
have a second floppy drive.

None

if you do not

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

•

needs the LS-120 device driver to operate.

Drive A

•

drive A exists, BIOS automatically identifies it as drive B. If a standard
diskette drive B exists, it automatically becomes inaccessible.

If two LS-120 drives exist, BIOS recognizes them as drive A and drive B,
respectively.

Drive B

•

drive B exists, it becomes inaccessible.

In this setting, BIOS does not support the LS-120 drive. The drive

BIOS recognizes the LS-120 drive as drive A. If a standard diskette

BIOS recognizes the LS-120 drive as drive B. If a standard diskette

Hard Disk

•

format the LS-120 drive as any other hard disk and assign it a drive letter C, D,
E, and so on. See the documentation that came with the LS-120 drive for more
information.

BIOS recognizes the LS-120 drive as a hard disk. In this setting,

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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 d rive connect ed to the maste r port
of IDE channel 1.

IDE Primary Channel Slave

This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port
of IDE channel 1.

IDE Secondary Channel Master

This parameter lets you configure the hard disk d rive connect ed to the maste r port
of IDE channel 2.

IDE Secondary Channel Slave

This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port
of IDE channel 2.

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

IDE Primary/Secondary
Channel Master/Slave Page 1/1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar F1 = Help
Esc = Exit → ← = Change Setting,

Type

This parameter lets you specify the type of hard disk installed in your system. If
you want BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk, select
know your hard disk type, you can enter the setting manually.

Auto

. If you

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

Cylinders

This parameter specifies your hard disk’s number of cylinders, and is
automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

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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
supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a hard disk with a
capacity of more than 504 MB. This is made possible through the Logical Block
Address (LBA) mode transla tion. However, this enha nced IDE fe ature works only
under a DOS or Windows 3.x/95/98 environment. Other operating systems
require this parameter to be set to

Auto

, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk

Disabled

.

Hard Disk Block Mode

This function enhances disk perfor mance depending on the hard disk in use. If
you set this parameter to
installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows
data transfer in block (multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle. To
disregard the feature, change the setting to

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Auto

, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the

Disabled.

Advanced PIO Mode

When set to
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

Auto

, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk

Disabled.

Hard Disk 32-bit Access

Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the
32-bit hard disk access. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS,
Windows 3.x/95/98, and Novell NetWare. If your software or hard disk does not
support this function, set this parameter to

Disabled

.

DMA Transfer Mode

The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes enhance hard disk performance by
increasing the transfer rate. However, besides enabling these features in the BIOS
Setup, both the Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes require the DMA driver to be
loaded. By setting this parameter to
DMA mode for your hard disk.

Auto

, BIOS automatically sets the appropriate

CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode

Set this parameter to
This improves the system performance since it allows direct memory access to the
CD-ROM. To deactivate the function, set the parameter to

Enabled

to enable the DMA mode for the CD-ROM drive.

Disabled

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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....................... [Enabled ]

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

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

Operation Mode................... [Standard]

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

• Onboard Device Settings

↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar F1 = Help
Esc = Exit → ← = Change Setting,

3.5.1 Serial Port

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

Base Address

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

3F8h

•

2F8h

•

3E8h

•

2E8h

•

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IRQ

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

•

3

IRQ

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

5

and 7.

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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 mod es.

Table 3-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings

Setting Function

Standard Parallel Port (SPP) Allows normal speed one-way operation
Standard and Bidirectional Allows normal speed operation in a two-

way mode

Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) Allows bidirectional parallel port operation

at maximum speed

Extended Capabilities Port
(ECP)

Allows parallel port to operate in
bidirectional mode and at a speed higher
than the maximum data transfer rate

ECP DMA Channel

This item becomes active only if you select

Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)

as the operation mode. It allows you to a ssign DMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3
for the ECP parallel port function (as required in Windows 95).

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3.5.3 Onboard Device Settings

The Onboard Device Settings menu allows you to configure the de vice controllers
available onboard. Selecting this option from the Onboard Peripherals menu
displays the following screen:

Onboard Device Settings Page 1/1

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

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

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

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

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

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

↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar F1 = Help
Esc = Exit → ← = Change Setting,

Floppy Disk Controller

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

IDE Controller

Set this parameter to
to enable only the secondary IDE channel;
secondary IDE channels; or

Primary

Disabled

to enable only the primary IDE channel;

Both

to enable both primary and

to disable the onboard IDE controllers.

PS/2 Mouse Controller

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

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Secondary

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 deactiva tes
the function.

USB Legacy Mode

This function, when enabled, lets you use a USB keyboard in a DOS environment.
Set this to
environment. This parameter is configurable only if the USB Host Controller
parameter is enabled.

Disabled

to deactivate the USB keyboard function in DOS

Onboard Audio Chip

This parameter lets you enable or disable the onboard audio controller. If you
installed an audio card into your system, you must disable this parameter for the
card to work properly.

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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 Page 1/1

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

IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ...... [10] Minute(s)

System Sleep Timer ............... [10] Minute(s)

Sleep Mode ..................... [Suspend]

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

System Wake-Up Event

Modem Ring Indicator .............. [Disabled]

↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar F1 = Help
Esc = Exit → ← = Change Setting,

3.6.1 Power Management Mode

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

Enabled

set to

Disabled

to

, you can configure the IDE hard disk a nd system timers. Setting it

deactivates the power-management feature and its timers.

IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer

This parameter allows the hard disk to enter standby mode a fter inactivity of 1 to
15 minutes, depending on your setting. When you access the hard disk again,

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allow 3 to 5 seconds (depe nding on the hard disk) f or the disk to return to norma l
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 channe ls r esumes system operation.

Sleep Mode

This parameter lets you specify the power-saving mode that the system will enter
after a specified period of inactivity. The options are

This parameter becomes configurable only if the System Sleep Timer is enabled.
Any keyboard or mouse action, or any enabled monitored activity occurring
through the IRQ channels resumes system operat ion.

Standby

Suspend

or

mode.

3.6.2 Power Sw itch < 4 sec.

When set to
switch is pressed. When set to

Power Off,

the system automatically turns off when the power

Suspend

, the system enters the suspend mode.

3.6.3 System Wake-Up Event

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

Modem Ring Indicator

Enabled

When

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

3.7 Boot Options

This option allows you to specify your preferred settings for bootup.
The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the main menu:

Boot Options Page 1/1

Boot Sequence

st

1

[CD-ROM]

nd

2

[Floppy Disk]

rd

3

[Hard Disk]

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

Primary Display Adapter................ [Onboard]

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

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

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

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

↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar F1 = Help
Esc = Exit → ← = Change Setting,

3.7.1 Boot Sequence

This parameter allows you to specify the boot search sequence. To change the
order of devices, simply press

or .

3.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive

This parameter specifies whether the BIOS utility will boot from an IDE hard disk
drive or a SCSI hard disk drive. The system will automa tically boot from an IDE
hard disk if your system does not have a SCSI hard disk drive. The d efault setting

IDE

is

.

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3.7.3 Primary Display Adapter

Setting this parameter to
Normally, the onboard video controller is considered as the primary display
adapter. If you installed a video card into your system, set this para meter to
BIOS will automatically disable the onboard video controller and consider the
video card as the primary display adapter.

Onboard

enables the onboard video controller.

Auto

3.7.4 Fast Boot

Setting this parameter to
POST routines. Select

Auto

Disabled

allows the system to boot faster by skipping some

to return to the normal booting process.

3.7.5 Silent Boot

This parameter enables or disable s the Silent Boot function. When set to
BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only a n identification logo during POST
and while booting. Then, the screen displays the operating system prompt (a s in
DOS) or logo (as in Windows 95). If any error occurred while booting, the system
automatically switches to the text mode.

Even if your setting is
booting by pressing
keyboard.

Enabled

after you hear a beep that indicates the activation of the

, you may also switch to the text mode while

Enabled

.

,

When set to
system initialization details on the screen.

Disabled

, BIOS is in the conventional text mode where you see the

3.7.6 Num Lock After Boot

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

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Enabled

.

3.7.7 Memory Test

When set to
during the POST routine. When set to
memory size and bypasses the test routine. The default setting is

Enabled

, this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM test

Disabled

, the system detects only the

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 Page 1/1

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

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

↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar F1 = Help
Esc = Exit → ← = Change Setting,

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3.8.1 Date

Highlight the items on the Date parameter and press or to set the date
following the weekday-month-day-year format.

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

• Weekday

• Month

• Day

• Year

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

1

12

to

1

31

to

to

1980

2099

3.8.2 Time

Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press or to set the time
following the hour-minute-second forma t .

Valid values for hour, minute, and se c ond are:

00

00
00

to
to
to

23

59
59

• Hour

• Minute

Second

•

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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.................. [ None ]

Power-on Password............... [ None ]

Operation Mode............... [ Normal ]

Disk Drive Control

Floppy Drive................. [ Normal ]

Hard Disk Drive.............. [ Normal ]

↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar F1 = Help
Esc = Exit → ← = Change Setting,

3.9.1 Setup Password

The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility.

Setting a Password

1. Make sure that switch 1 of SW1 is set to

On

(bypass password).

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You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup
password does not exist and switch 1 of SW1 is

Off

set to

(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

or . The following

screen appears:

Setup Password

Enter your new Password twice. Password
may be up to 7 characters long.

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

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

Set or Change Password

4. Type a password. The password ma y consist of up to seven character s. Then
press

.

Be very careful when typing your password
because the characters do not appear on the
screen.

5. Retype the password then press

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.

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

7. Press

8. Press

9. Press
save the CMOS data.

10. Select

11. After rebooting, turn off the system then ope n the housing.

12. Set switch 1 of SW1 to

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

to return to the System Security screen.
to return to the main menu.
to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to

Yes

to save the changes and reboot the system.

Off

to enable the password function.

Changing or Removing the Setup Password

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

1. Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security.

2. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press
Password menu appears.

or . The Setup

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

4. Enter a new password.

5. Press

6. Press

to return to the System Security screen.

to return to the main menu.

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7. Press to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you wa nt to
save the CMOS data.

8. Select

To remove the password, simply select the Setup Password parameter from the
System Security menu and set it to

Yes

to save the changes.

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. Open the system housing and set switch 1 of SW1 to
password function.

3. Turn on the system and enter the BIOS utility. This time, the system does not
require you to type in a password.

You can either change the existing Setup
password or remove it by selecting
the previous section for the procedure.

None

On

to bypass the

. Refer to

3.9.2 Power-on Password

The Power-on Password secures your system against unauthorized use. Once you
set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system. To set this
password, enter the BIOS utility, select System Security, then highlight the Power­on Password parameter. Follow the same procedure as in setting the Setup
password.

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Make sure switch 1 of SW1 is set to
the Power-on password.

Off

to enable

Operation Mode

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

Normal
Lock

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

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

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

Keyboard

The default setting is

Normal.

3.9.3 Disk Drive Control

The Disk Drive Control parameters allow you to protect the floppy drive and hard
disk data from being modified (possible under DOS mode only).

Table 3-2 lists the drive contr ol se ttings and their corresponding functions.

Table 3-2 Drive Control Settings

Floppy Drive

Setting Description

Normal Floppy drive functions normally
Write Protect All Sectors Disables the write function on all sectors
Write Protect Boot Sector Disables the write function only on the boot sector

Hard Disk Drive

Setting Description

Normal Hard disk drive functions normally
Write Protect All Sectors Disables the write function on all sectors
Write Protect Boot Sector Disables the write function only on the boot sector

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

Choosing

Yes

enables BIOS to automatically detect the hardwa re changes that you

No

returns you to the main menu without loading the default settings.

3.11 Abort Settings Change

Selecting the Abort Settings Change option from the main menu displays the
following dialog box:

Do you want to abort settings change?

[Yes] [No]

Choosing
parameters to their previously saved settings.

Yes

discards all the changes that you have made and reverts the

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Choosing
have made.

No

returns you to the main menu. BIOS retains all changes that you

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]

Yes

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

to exit Setup. Select No to return to the main menu. If you have made

Settings have been changed.

Do you want to save CMOS settings?

[Yes] [No]

Yes

Select
changes and exit Setup.

to save your changes before you exit Setup. Select No to discard all

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Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components

4.1 Installation Precautions

Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the
following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and
post installation instructions.

4.1.1 ESD Precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion
boards, and other components. Always observe the following preca utions before
you install a system component:

1. Do not re move a component from its prote ctive packaging until you are ready
to install it.

2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit
before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact
with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.

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4.1.2 Pre-installation Instructions

Always observe the following before you install a system component:

1. Tur n off the system power and all the periphera ls connected to the unit before
opening it. Read section 1.5 f or 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. Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM
sockets or CPU socket.

5. S ee the following sections for spec ific instructions on the component you wish
to install.

Do not attempt the procedures described in
the following sections unless you are a
qualified service technician.

4.1.3 Post-installation Instructi ons

Observe the following after installing a system component:

1. See to it that the components are installed according to the step-by-step
instructions in their respective sections.

2. Make sure you have set all the required jumpers. See section 2.3.2 for the
correct jumper settings.

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

4. Replace the system cover.

5. Conne ct the necessary cables and tur n 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.

4.2.1 Removing the Housing Cover

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

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

3. Remove the four screws from the rear panel. Set the screws aside. You will
need them when replacing the housing cover.

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Figure 4-1 Removing the Screws

4. Push the housing cover slightly backward as indicated in Figure 4-2.

5. Pull the housing c ove r upward and remove it from the chassis.

Figure 4-2 Removing the Housing Cover

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4.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover

1. Replac e 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.

Figure 4-4 Securing the Screws

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4.3 Installing and Removing Expansion

Boards

4.3.1 Installing a PCI Card

To install a PCI card:

1. Loc ate the PCI slot(s) on the slot board.

2. Remove the brac ket 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. Se cure the card to the housing with a screw.

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

Figure 4-5 Installing a PCI Card

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4.3.2 Installing ISA Cards

Both PnP and non-PnP ISA cards require specif ic IRQs. When insta lling ISA card s,
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. Insta ll non-PnP ISA cards.

3. Turn on the system.

4. Use Windows 95 or ICU to ma nually assign the appropriate IRQs to the card s.
This ensures that BIOS will not use the resources a ssigned to the non- PnP ISA
cards.

BIOS detects and configures only PnP cards.

6. Turn off the system.

7. Loca te the expansion slots and install the PnP ISA and PCI cards.

8. Turn on the system. This time PnP BIOS automatically configures the PnP IS A
and PCI cards with the available resources.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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4.5 Upgrading the CPU

The board supports a Pentium II processor or a Celeron processor. Both processor s
come in a new enclosed packaging technology ca lled 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 a pplications.

4.5.1 Removing the Processor Card

Observe the ESD precautions when installing or
removing a system component. See section 4.1.1.

Before you can replace or upgrade your processor, you need to remove the
previously installed processor on the system board.

Follow these steps to remove the processor card:

1. Press the latches on both sides of the processor to release it from the retention
mechanism. You will hear a click sound once the latch is released.

Figure 4-9 Pressing the Latches

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2. Pull the pr ocessor 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.

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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. Insert the wide clip ends into the wide holes on the processor and the narrow
clip ends into the narrow holes.

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Figure 4-13 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes

6. Using your f ingers, 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 mecha nism.

8. Lowe r the processor into to the CPU connector on the system board until the
golden fingers touch the connector.

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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 sid es 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.

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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 Cele r on 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. Place the retention mechanism over the CPU connector on the system board
and press it until it clicks into place.

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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. A ttach the heatsink on top of the Celeron processor.

5. Align the f asteners underneath the processor card with the heatsink tabs.

6. Press the heatsink and fasteners together to lock the heatsink.

Figure 4-19 Attaching the Heatsink

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7. Press down the processor until the golden fingers completely fit into the
connector.

8. S nap 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.

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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 ma r ked

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.

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Index
A

abort changes 3-30
Advanced PIO Mode 3-12
AGP 2-1
audio controller 2-18

DMI BIOS version 3-7
drive control settings 3-29
drive cylinder 3-11
drive head 3-11
drive sector 3-12
drive size 3-12
drive type 3-11

B

BIOS bottom command lines 3-2
BIOS main menu 3-2
BIOS version 3-7
Boot Options 3-21
boot sequence 3-21

C

CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode 3-13
Celeron 2-1

installation 2-17

connecting components 1-4, 1-8

fax/modem 1-10
keyboard 1-4
monitor 1-5
mouse 1-6
multimedia 1-9
printer 1-7

D

Date 3-24
Date and Time 3-23
Disk Drives 3-8
diskette drive configuration 3-8
display adapter 3-22
DMA Transfer Mode 3-13

E

ECP DMA 3-16
Enter setup 3-2
exit Setup 3-31

F

fast boot 3-22
floppy disk controller 3-17
floppy drive A 3-4

H

hard disk 32-bit access 3-13
Hard Disk Block Mode 3-12
hard disk drive configuration 3-10
Hardware Monitoring function 2-12
HDD size>504MB 3-12

I

I/O ports 2-1
IDE 1

master 3-4
slave 3-5

IDE 2

master 3-5
slave 3-5

Index 1

IDE configuration 3-10
IDE controller 3-17
IDE interfaces 3-8
IRQ12 3-17

L

L1 cache 3-4
LDCM 2-12
loading default settings 3-30
LS-120 configuration 3-9

power 3-20
Power Management 3-19
power management mode 3-19

sleep mode 3-20
system sleep timer 3-20

power management modes 3-19

IDE hdd standby mode 3-19
Power On password 3-28
preinstallation 1-1
processor 3-4
processor speed 3-4
Product Information 3-6
Product Name 3-6

M

main board ID 3-7
main board serial number 3-7
memory t est 3-23
MMX 2-1
modem ring indicator 3-20

N

num lock 3-22

O

Onboard Device Settings 3-17
Onboard Peripherals 3-14

P

parallel port

address 3-15
configuration 3-15

IRQ 3-15
parallel port operation modes 3-16
Pentium II 2-1, 2-12

installation 2-13

removing 2-12

R

RTC

Time 3-24

S

serial port

address 3-14

serial port

configuration 3-14
IRQ 3-15

Setup password

bypassing 3-27
changing 3-27
removing 3-27

setting 3-25
silent boot 3-22
SMART 3-12
special features 2-1
supported operating systems 2-2
system board

board layout 2-4
system features 1-2

front panel 1-2

rear panel 1-3
System Information 3-3
system power on 1-11
system power off 1-11

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