Acer ACERPOWER 4400 User Manual

AcerPower

4400

User’s Guide

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation t o n ot if y an y pe r so n o f s u ch r ev is io n or c ha ng es . Su c h c h an g es wi ll b e i n co rp or a te d i n n e w editions of this manu al or supplementary documents an d publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Record the model number, serial number, purchase da te, and place of purchase information in the space provid ed below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer . All correspondense concerning your unit should include the ser ial number, model number, and purchase information.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

All trademarks, registered trademarks and/or service marks are the properties of their respective owners.

Notices

FCC Notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This dev ice generates, uses, and c an radiate radio frequency ene rgy 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 device does cause harm ful interference to radi o or television reception, which c an be determined by turning the dev ice off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

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Increase the separation between the device and receiver

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Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

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which the receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television techn ician for help

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Notice: Shield Cables

All connections to o ther computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral Devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

Notices

Use Conditions

This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Important Safety Instructions

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

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use this product near water.

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

product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are

provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of t he product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

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.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate

this product where persons will walk on the cord.

If an exte nsion cord is used w ith this product, make sure that the

total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension

cord does not exceed the extens ion cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet

slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or

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removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

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qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

If liquid has been spilled into the product

If the product has been exposed to rain or water

If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,

indicating a need for service.

Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we

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recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.

Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not

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recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly.

Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in

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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, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

Notices

Year 2000 Compliance Statement

The AcerPower 4400 carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance.

For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http:// www.acer.com.tw/service/y2k/

Laser Compliance Statement

The CD-ROM drive in this computer is a laser product. The CDROM drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION:

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT

LASERATTENTION:

INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1

VORSICHT:

ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN

PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I

ADVERTENCIA:

ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.

ADVARSEL:

STRÅLEN.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN

RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER

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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Preinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting the Printer (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting Multimedia Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting to the Network (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting USB Devices (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Turning On Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Software Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

System Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Correcting Error Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 2 System Board Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Jumpers and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Panel Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Jumper Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hard Disk Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Audio Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

USB Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hardware Monitoring Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Wake-on Modem Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Wake-on LAN Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 3 Award BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Entering Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Standard CMOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

BIOS Features Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chipset Features Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

DRAM Clock Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Power Management Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Power Management Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

PnP/PCI Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Load Setup Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Integrated Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Password Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

IDE HDD Auto Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Save & Exit Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Exit without Saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Chapter 4 Upgrading the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Preinstallation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Postinstallation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Opening the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Removing the Housing Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Replacing the Housing Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Installing Additional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Installing a DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Removing a DIMM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Reconfiguring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Upgrading the CPU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Removing the CPU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Installing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Replacing the Hard Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Installing PCI or AGP Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Getting Started

Chapter 1

This chapter gives you a general introduction to the system unit and tells you how to select a site and set up the system. It also includes a simple troubleshooting section to help you to check your system before you ask for technical support.

Overview

The AcerPower 4400 is an all-in-one, high-performance system that supports the Intel Pentium III CPU. It utilizes the PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) and the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus designs. Both designs improve system performance, enabling the system to support various multimedia functions and applications. In addition, the system board supports a jumper-less design that automatically detects the CPU voltage and frequency.

Aside from the standard I/O (Input/Output) interfaces such as two serial ports, one parallel port, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, the system also comes with two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, one mono Microphone-in port, one stereo Line-in port, one Line-out port, and one Game/MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) port. These additional ports are included to enable the system to accommodate additional peripherals.

The system may also come with an onboard audio controller, a fax/modem card and/or a network card. These additional features offer special functions that will enable you to take full advantage of the system. Special features such as hardware monitoring, USB, power management, video and audio functions are discussed in this manual.

Furthermore, this system is fully compatible with MS-DOS v6.X, SCO UNIX, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT operating systems.

If you made some changes in the CMOS settings (BIOS) and your system fails to boot, do the following:

1. Hold down the HOME key while you reboot your system.

2. When the system boots up, enter Setup by pressing BIOS Setup main menu appears.

3. Choose Load Setup Defaults to undo the changes you made and set the BIOS setup parameters to their original settings.

Ctrl-Alt-Esc. The

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Preinstallation

The preinstallation process involves the following activities:

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Selecting a Site

Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer:

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Selecting a site

Unpacking components

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, televisions, copy machines, or heating and air-conditioning equipment.

Route cables away from personnel and equipment traffic.

Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity.

Unpacking Components

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

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

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.

Front Panel

The figure below shows the system unit front panel.

No. Component No. Component

1 3.5-inch diskette drive eject button 7 Volume Control 2 3.5-inch diskette drive 8 Headphone/Earphone port 3 3.5-inch diskette drive LED 9 Power button 4 Stop/Eject button 10 Power/Suspend LED 5 Play/Forward button 11 Turbo LED 6 CD-ROM tray 12 Hard Disk/Message LED

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Rear Panel

The figure below shows the system unit rear panel.

No. Component No. Component

1 Fan 10 USB ports 2 System main power switch 11 Serial port 1 3 Voltage selector 12 Serial port 2 4 PS/2 keyboard port 13 Speaker-out/Audio-out port 5 Parallel port 14 Audio-in port 6 Game/MIDI port 15 Microphone-in port 7 VGA/Monitor port 16 Add-on card brackets 8 System power socket 17 LAN (Local Area Network) port 9 PS/2 mouse port

Internal Components

The figure below shows the system unit internal components.

No. Component No. Component

1 System board 4 Hard disk 2 Expansion card brackets 5 Floppy disk drive 3 Disk drive metal brackets

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Connecting System Components

Caution: Do not turn on the system main power switch on the rear panel of the system or plug the system in until you finish connecting all system components.

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

Connecting the Keyboard

Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket on the rear panel.

Connecting the Monitor

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

Connecting the Mouse

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

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Connecting the Printer (optional)

Check your printer before you connect it to your system. If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel port on the rear panel.

If you have a serial printer or other serial peripheral, connect it to the serial port (COM2). See “Rear Panel” on page 6 for the location of the serial ports.

Connecting Multimedia Components

Your system also supports optional multimedia features. Connect the multimedia components as shown below:

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Connecting to the Network (optional)

Your system may come with a LAN (Local Area Network) card for network connection. To connect your system to the network, plug the network cable into the card’s network port.

Connecting USB Devices (optional)

The USB ports on the rear panel enable the system to support additional serial devices without using up your system resources.

To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into a USB port on the rear panel.

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

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Turning On Your Computer

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

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

Locate the system main power switch on the back of the system and turn it on.

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

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

Turning Off Your Computer

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

Press the power button located on the front of the system unit for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the system in the Suspend mode only.

Note: You do not need to turn off the system main power switch on the rear panel every time you turn off your computer.

Turn off the system main power switch only if:

- you will not use your system for a long period of time.

- you need to open your system for any purpose, such as troubleshooting or upgrading.

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

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter a hardware problem, we recommend that you review the following suggestions before calling for service:

General failure

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Front panel light doesn’t work

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Are all cables securely plugged?

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.

After turning off the computer, check inside the system unit and make sure that the front panel LED connector for the LED that is not working is correctly plugged. Refer to “Jumpers and Connectors” on page 27 to identify the proper LED connector.

“Garbage” or nothing appears on the screen

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

Warning! 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.

Keyboard is dead

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

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

Printer doesn’t work

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Is the printer power turned off?

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

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Are your application and the printer configured for the same operating values? Be sure there is no conflict with any port on an add-on card. For details, check the documentation that came with your printer.

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

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

Add-on card fails intermittently

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Do two add-on cards have conflicting addresses? “PnP/ PCI Configuration” on page 58 shows where you can see the addresses in the BIOS Setup screen.

If you receive an error message

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Read the corrective actions listed in “Error Messages” on page 18.

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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:

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Software

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System

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.

System Error Messages

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

The table below lists the system error messages.

Error Message Corrective Action

BIOS ROM checksum error Bios ROM failed. Contact your dealer

CMOS battery failed CMOS battery is out of power. Please

or an authorized service center.

change the system battery. For the location of the system battery, refer to page 26 or contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Error Message Corrective Action

CMOS Checksum Error Defaults loaded

Conflict I/O Ports Conflict in I/O resource settings

DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER

Floppy disk(s) fail ( ) No floppy disk detected. Set the Halt

Keyboard error or no keyboard present

Memory test fail System detects memory error during

CMOS checksum error during post process. Press "F1" to ignore it or press

Ctrl-Alt-Esc

setup utility.

detected. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

There is no bootable floppy disk and hard disks detected. Please insert a bootable floppy disk into floppy drive.

On parameter (see page 41) to either one of the settings except “All Errors” and “All, but keyboard”. When the system encounters this error, it will not show this message.

No Keyboard detected. Set the Halt On parameter (see page 41) to either one of the settings except “All Errors” and “All, but diskette”. When the system encounters this error, it wil not show this message.

POST. Replace the SDRAM DIMMs or contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

to enter cmos

Primary IDE channel no 80 conductor cable installed

Primary master hard disk fail Primary master hard disk type

System displays this message when you are using a UDMA66 hard disk with a 40 pins conductor cable.

mismatch between user's setting in STANDARD CMOS SETUP (see page

41) and what BIOS detected during POST.

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Error Message Corrective Action

Primary slave hard disk fail Primary slave hard disk type mismatch

Secondary IDE channel no 80 conductor cable installed

Secondary master hard disk fail

Secondary slave hard disk fail Secondary master hard disk type

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.

between user's setting in STANDARD CMOS SETUP (see page 41) and what BIOS detected during POST.

System displays this message when you are using a UDMA66 hard disk with a 40 pins conductor cable.

Secondary master hard disk type mismatch between user's setting in STANDARD CMOS SETUP (see page

41) and what BIOS detected during POST.

mismatch between user's setting in STANDARD CMOS SETUP (see page

41) and what BIOS detected during POST.

Here are some corrective measures for error conditions:

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

Check that all connectors and boards are secure. Consult the system housing installation guide for assistance.

If you have purchased a new hard disk drive and your computer cannot detect it or access it after installing it, it may be because your disk is not physically formatted. Physically format the disk using the FDISK and FORMAT commands.

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