AcerPower
8400
User’s Guide
Copyright 1999 Acer Incorporated
All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and 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 date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and/or service marks are the properties of their respective owners.
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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 device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device 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
Increase the separation between the device and receiver
Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help
Notice: Shield Cables
All connections to other computing devices must 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 noncertified 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.
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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.
1.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
3.Do not use this product near water.
4.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
5.Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or 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.
6.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.
7.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.
8.If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension
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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 the fuse rating.
9.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.
10.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.
11.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
b.If liquid has been spilled into the product
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water
d.If the product does not operate 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.
e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
f.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
12.Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.
13.Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly.
14.Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).
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Year 2000 Compliance Statement
The AcerPower 8400 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: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT
LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER
INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE
EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1
VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN
ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN
PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I
ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER
ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.
ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I
STRÅLEN.
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VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN
VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN
ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN
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Table of Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Software Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 System Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Correcting Error Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Installing Additional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Installing a DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Removing a DIMM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Reconfiguring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Upgrading the CPU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Removing the CPU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Installing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Replacing the Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Installing PCI and AGP Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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 check your system before you ask for technical support.
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The AcerPower 8400 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 Ctrl-Alt-Esc. The 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.
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The preinstallation process involves the following activities:
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, 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.
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The basic configuration consists of a system unit, a keyboard, a CD-ROM drive, a diskette drive, a fixed disk drive and a mouse.
The figure below shows the system unit front panel.
No. |
Component |
No. |
Component |
1 |
CD-ROM tray |
8 |
Turbo LED |
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2 |
Headphone/Earphone port |
9 |
Power/Suspend LED |
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3 |
Volume Control |
10 |
Power button |
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4 |
CD-ROM LED |
11 |
3.5-inch diskette drive |
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5 |
Play/Forward button |
12 |
3.5-inch diskette drive LED |
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6 |
Stop/Eject button |
13 |
3.5-inch diskette drive eject button |
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7 |
Hard Disk/Message LED |
14 |
Empty drive bay |
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The figure below shows the system unit rear panel.
No. |
Component |
No. |
Component |
1 |
Fan |
10 |
Parallel port |
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2 |
System main power switch |
11 |
Speaker-out/Audio-out port |
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3 |
Voltage selector |
12 |
Audio-in port |
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4 |
System power socket |
13 |
Microphone-in port |
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5 |
PS/2 keyboard port |
14 |
Game/MIDI port |
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6 |
PS/2 mouse port |
15 |
VGA/Monitor port |
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7 |
USB ports |
16 |
Modem port |
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8 |
Serial port 1 |
17 |
Add-on card brackets |
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9 |
Serial port 2 |
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The figure below shows the system unit internal components.
No. |
Component |
No. |
Component |
1 |
Power supply |
4 |
Hard disk drive |
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2 |
Add-on card brackets |
5 |
Floppy disk drive |
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3 |
PCI sockets |
6 |
5.25-inch device drive bays |
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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:
Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket on the rear panel.
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Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel.
Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel.
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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.
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Your system also supports optional multimedia features.
Connect the multimedia components as shown below:
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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.
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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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After you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn on your computer:
1.Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc.
2.Locate the system main power switch on the back of the system and turn it on.
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3.Press the power button located on the front of the system unit.
When the system finishes booting, the computer is ready for use.
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1.Turn off all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc.
2.Press the power button located on the front of the system unit for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button puts the system in Suspend mode only.
Note: You do not need to turn off the system main power switch on the rear panel every time you turn off your computer.
Turn off the system main power switch only if:
-you will not use your system for a long period of time or
-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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If you encounter a hardware problem, we recommend that you review the following suggestions before calling for service:
General failure
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.
Front panel light doesn’t work
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
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
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.
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Printer doesn’t work
Is the printer power turned off?
Is the printer cable connected to the correct port (serial or parallel)?
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. For details, check the documentation that came with your printer.
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 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
Read the corrective actions listed in “Error Messages” on page 19.
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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
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.
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 |
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BIOS ROM checksum error |
Bios ROM failed. Contact your dealer |
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or an authorized service center. |
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CMOS battery failed |
CMOS battery is out of power. Please |
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change the system battery. For the |
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location of the system battery, refer to |
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page 26 or contact your dealer or an |
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authorized service center. |
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Error Message |
Corrective Action |
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CMOS Checksum Error - |
CMOS checksum error during post |
Defaults loaded |
process. Press "F1" to ignore it or |
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press Ctrl-Alt-Esc to enter cmos |
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setup utility. |
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Conflict I/O Ports |
Conflict in I/O resource settings |
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detected. Contact your dealer or an |
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authorized service center. |
DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER
There is no bootable floppy disk and hard disks detected. Please insert a bootable floppy disk into floppy drive.
Floppy disk(s) fail ( ) |
No floppy disk detected. Set the Halt |
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On parameter (see page 41) to either |
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one of the settings except “All Errors” |
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and “All, but keyboard”. When the |
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system encounters this error, it will not |
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show this message. |
Keyboard error or no keyboard present
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.
Memory test fail |
System detects memory error during |
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POST. Replace the SDRAM DIMMs or |
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contact your dealer or an authorized |
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service center. |
Primary IDE channel no 80 conductor cable installed
System displays this message when you are using a UDMA66 hard disk with a 40 pins conductor cable.
Primary master hard disk fail |
Primary master hard disk type |
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mismatch between user's setting in |
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STANDARD CMOS SETUP (see page |
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41) and what BIOS detected during |
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POST. |
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