Acer M11E User Manual
M11E SystemM11E System
User’s Guide
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incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the
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IMPORTANT SAFETYIMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future
reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
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. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug
having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where persons will walk on the cord.
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9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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
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13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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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CD-ROM Safety WarningCD-ROM Safety Warning
DANGER
INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET.
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN.
ATTENTION
RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE. EN CAS
D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.
VARO
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARNING!
OSYNLING LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÄLEN.
VARNING
OSYNLING LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
STIRRA EJ IN I STRÄLEN.
ADVARSEL
LASERSTRÄLING VED ÄBNING. SE IKKE IND I STRÄLEN.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1
LOUKAN 1 LASERLAITE
PRODUIT LASER
CATEGORIE 1
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Caution on Lithium BatteriesCaution 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.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.
Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende
type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
VORSICHT!
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz
nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen
Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
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FCC Class B Radio FrequencyFCC Class B Radio Frequency
Interference StatementInterference 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 different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
Notice 1:
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for 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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About this ManualAbout this Manual
Purpose
This user’s guide aims to give you the information you need to operate
the system properly and tells you how to install internal components.
Manual Structure
This user’s guide consists of two chapters.
Chapter 1 System Board
This chapter describes the system board and all its major
components. It contains the system board layout, jumper
settings, cache and memory configurations, and information on
other internal devices.
Chapter 2 Setup Utility
This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and tells
how to configure the system by changing the settings of the
BIOS parameters.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Text entered by user Represents text input by the user.
, , , etc. Represent the actual keys that you
have to press on the keyboard.
NOTE
Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
CAUTION
Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT
Reminds you to take specific
actions relevant to the
accomplishment of procedures.
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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Chapter 1 System Board
1.1 Features............................................................................1-1
1.2 Major Components.............................................................1-3
1.2.1 System Board Layout..........................................1-4
1.3 Jumpers and Connectors ....................................................1-6
1.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations..........................1-6
1.3.2 Jumper Settings..................................................1-8
1.3.3 Connector Functions............................................1-8
1.4 ESD Precautions ............................................................. 1-10
1.5 Installing the Pentium II processor ..................................... 1-11
1.5.1 Attaching the Processor Fan Sink....................... 1-11
1.5.2 Installing a Pentium II Processor ......................... 1-15
1.5.3 Removing a Pentium II Processor........................ 1-18
1.6 Memory Upgrade.............................................................. 1-20
1.6.1 Memory Configurations ...................................... 1-20
1.6.2 Installing a DIMM............................................... 1-21
1.6.3 Removing a DIMM ............................................. 1-22
1.6.4 Reconfiguring the System .................................. 1-23
1.7 Installing Expansion Cards ................................................ 1-24
1.7.1 Installing PCI Cards........................................... 1-24
1.7.2 Installing ISA Cards........................................... 1-25
1.7.3 Installing an AGP Card....................................... 1-26
1.8 Error Messages ............................................................... 1-28
1.8.1 Software Error Messages................................... 1-28
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1.8.2 System Error Messages .....................................1-28
1.8.3 Correcting Error Conditions................................. 1-31
Chapter 2 BIOS Utility
2.1 Entering Setup ...................................................................2-2
2.2 System Information .............................................................2-4
2.2.1 Processor ...........................................................2-5
2.2.2 Processor Speed.................................................2-5
2.2.3 Internal Cache Size ..............................................2-5
2.2.4 External Cache ....................................................2-6
2.2.5 Floppy Drive A.....................................................2-6
2.2.6 Floppy Drive B.....................................................2-6
2.2.7 IDE Primary Channel Master .................................2-6
2.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Slave...................................2-6
2.2.9 IDE Secondary Channel Master.............................2-6
2.2.10 IDE Secondary Channel Slave.............................2-7
2.2.11 Total Memory.....................................................2-7
2.2.12 Serial Port 1 ......................................................2-7
2.2.13 Serial Port 2 ......................................................2-7
2.2.14 Parallel Port.......................................................2-7
2.2.15 PS/2 Mouse ......................................................2-8
2.3 Product Information .............................................................2-9
2.3.1 Product Name .....................................................2-9
2.3.2 System S/N ........................................................2-9
2.3.3 Main Board ID......................................................2-9
2.3.4 Main Board S/N................................................. 2-10
2.3.5 System BIOS Version........................................ 2-10
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2.3.6 DMI BIOS Version............................................. 2-10
2.4 Disk Drives...................................................................... 2-11
2.4.1 Floppy Drives.................................................... 2-11
2.4.2 LS-120 Drive Compatible As............................... 2-12
2.4.3 IDE Drives......................................................... 2-12
2.5 Onboard Peripherals ......................................................... 2-17
2.5.1 Serial Ports 1 and 2 ........................................... 2-17
2.5.2 Parallel Port ...................................................... 2-18
2.5.3 Onboard Device Settings .................................... 2-19
2.6 Power Management.......................................................... 2-22
2.6.1 Power Management Mode .................................. 2-22
2.6.2 Power Switch < 4 sec. ....................................... 2-23
2.6.3 System Wake-up Event ..................................... 2-23
2.7 Boot Options ................................................................... 2-24
2.7.1 Boot Sequence ................................................. 2-24
2.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive .......................................... 2-25
2.7.3 Fast Boot ......................................................... 2-25
2.7.4 Silent Boot........................................................ 2-25
2.7.5 Num Lock After Boot ......................................... 2-26
2.7.6 Memory Test..................................................... 2-26
2.7.7 Configuration Table............................................ 2-26
2.7.8 Boot from LANDesk Service Agent ...................... 2-26
2.8 Date and Time ................................................................. 2-27
2.8.1 Date ................................................................. 2-27
2.8.2 Time................................................................. 2-28
2.9 Advanced Options............................................................ 2-29
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2.9.1 Memory/Cache Options ......................................2-29
2.9.2 PnP/PCI Options ............................................... 2-31
2.9.3 CPU Frequency................................................. 2-34
2.10 System Security .............................................................2-36
2.10.1 Setup Password............................................... 2-36
2.10.2 Power-on Password.......................................... 2-40
2.10.3 Disk Drive Control............................................. 2-41
2.11 Load Default Settings...................................................... 2-42
2.12 Abort Settings Change .................................................... 2-42
2.13 Exit Setup ......................................................................2-43
List of Figures
1-1 System Board Layout with Network Connector......................1-4
1-2 System Board Layout without Network Connector..................1-5
1-3 Jumper and Connector Locations with a Network
Connector....................................................................1-6
1-4 Jumper and Connector Locations without a Network
Connector....................................................................1-7
1-5 Matching the Fan Sink Clips with the Holes on the
Processor.................................................................. 1-11
1-6 Removing tape protector from Fan SInk............................... 1-12
1-7 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes ................. 1-12
1-8 Locking a Wide Clip End................................................... 1-13
1-9 Locking a Narrow Clip End................................................. 1-13
1-10 Locking the metal bracket................................................ 1-14
1-11 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism ...................1-15
1-12 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism ...................1-16
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1-13 Installing a Pentium II Processor ...................................... 1-17
1-14 Securing the Pentium II Processor................................... 1-18
1-15 Unlocking the Module Latches ......................................... 1-18
1-16 Removing the Pentium II Processor .................................. 1-19
1-17 Installing a DIMM............................................................ 1-21
1-18 Removing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-22
1-19 Installing a PCI Card....................................................... 1-24
1-20 Installing an ISA Card ..................................................... 1-26
1-21 Installing an AGP Card.................................................... 1-27
List of Tables
1-1 Jumper Settings .................................................................1-8
1-2 Connector Functions ..........................................................1-8
1-3 Memory Configurations..................................................... 1-20
1-4 System Error Messages................................................... 1-28
2-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings................................ 2-19
2-2 Drive Control Settings....................................................... 2-41
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Chapter
1
System Board
1.1 Features
This high-performance system board supports the Intel Pentium II CPU
running at 233 up to 350 and 400 MHz. Integrated with the Intel 440BX
system controller, which consists of the PCI/AGP controller and the
PCI/ISA IDE accelerator (PIIX4), the M11E combines the new
generation of Pentium II power with unmatched graphics performance.
The PCI/AGP controller host bus interface supports a Pentium II
processor with 66 or 100 MHz bus frequency. It also provides a 72-bit
DRAM that supports synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) DIMMs. The
PCI/AGP controller introduces a new technology, which is the
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface. Supporting up to 133 MHz
data transfer speed, the AGP interface boosts graphics performance.
The PIIX4 is a multifunction PCI device controller implementing system
functions including PCI IDE, universal serial bus (USB) host/hub, and
enhanced power management. It also supports Ultra DMA/33
synchronous DMA-compatible devices.
The system board utilizes both the ISA and the PCI local bus
architecture. Two ISA, five PCI bus slots (including one PCI/ISA shared
slot), and one AGP slot reside on the board to allow installation of either
master or slave devices.
Three memory banks composed of 168-pin dual inline memory module
(DIMM) sockets support a maximum system memory of 384 MB using
128-MB DIMMs. The sockets only supports SDRAM-type DIMM.
System Board 1-1
It also supports the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector, and other
standard features such as two UART NS16C550 serial ports, one
enhanced parallel port with an Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended
Capabilities Port (ECP) feature, a diskette drive interface, and two
embedded hard disk interfaces. The board also includes a built-in
10/100 Mb/s Intel 82558 LAN chip that supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
(only for models with LAN feature).
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1.2 Major Components
The system board has the following major components:
• Exclusive slot for Intel Pentium II processor
• Three DIMM sockets that accept 16-, 32-, 64- and 128-MB DIMMs
• Two ISA, four PCI (five PCI for boards without LAN), and one AGP
expansion slots (including one PCI/ISA shared slot)
• 256-KB Flash ROM for system BIOS
• 10/100 Mb/s Intel 82558 LAN chip that supports Wake-On-LAN
(WOL) (manufacturing option)
• Enhanced IDE hard disk and diskette drive interface
• PS2 power connector
• System controller chipset
• External ports:
• USB connector
• RJ-45 jack (manufacturing option)
• Parallel port
• PS/2-compatible keyboard port
• PS/2-compatible mouse port
• Serial port 1 and 2
System Board 1-3
1.2.1 System Board Layout
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1 PS/2 mouse port
2 PS/2 keyboard port
3 USB connectors
4 Serial port 2
5 Parallel port
6 Serial port 1
7 RJ-45 connector
8 Intel 82C558 Ethernet controller
9 BIOS
10 ISA slots
11 PCI slots
12 AGP slot
13 Battery
14 Intel 82371EB
15 IDE1 connector
16 IDE2 connector
17 FDD connector
18 Intel 440BX
19 DIMM sockets
20 Voltage regulators
21 CPU slot
22 Power connector
Figure 1-1 System Board Layout with Network Connector
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18
19
20
16
15
14
13
1
2
3
5
4
6
12
11
10
7
9
8
1 PS/2 mouse port
2 PS/2 keyboard port
3 USB connectors
4 Serial port 2
5 Parallel port
6 Serial port 1
7 BIOS
8 ISA slots
9 PCI slots
10 AGP slot
11 Battery
12 Intel 82371EB
13 IDE1 connector
14 IDE2 connector
15 FDD connector
16 Intel 440BX
17 DIMM sockets
18 Voltage regulators
19 CPU slot
20 Power connector
Figure 1-2 System Board Layout without Network Connector
System Board 1-5
1.3 Jumpers and Connectors
1.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations
Figure 1-3 and 1-4 shows the jumper locations on the system board.
Figure 1-3 Jumper and Connector Locations with a Network
Connector
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The blackened pin of a jumper or connector
represents pin 1.
Figure 1-4 Jumper and Connector Locations without a Network
Connector
The blackened pin of a jumper or connector
represents pin 1.
System Board 1-7
1.3.2 Jumper Settings
Table 1-1 Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Function
Password Security
JP3 1-2
2-3*
BIOS
JP4 1-2*
2-3
Check password
Bypass password
Acer
OEM
1.3.3 Connector Functions
Table 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their
respective functions.
Table 1-2 Connector Functions
Connector Function
CN1 Suspend 5V
CN2 CPU thermal sensor connector
CN3 CPU fan connector
CN4 LAN Jack (RJ45) (optional)
CN5 Power connector
CN6 Floppy disk connector
CN7 USB connectors
CN8 COM1 (lower right), COM2 (lower left), and
Parallel port (above)
CN9 Upper: PS/2 mouse connector
Lower: PS/2 keyboard connector
CN10 Enhanced IDE 2 connector
CN11 Enhanced IDE 1 connector
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Table 1-2 Connector Functions
Connector Function
CN12 Hard disk LED connector
CN13 SCSI disk LED connector (for M11E Combo
Card)
CN15 Wake up On LAN connector
CN16 Power switch
CN19 Housing fan connector
CN20 Audio line-in connector (reserved* )
CN21 Modem Ring-In wake up connector
CN22 Turbo LED connector
JP1 Power LED connector
JP2 System reset connector
JP5 Housing intrusion switch connector
*
Reserved items are items that are supported by the system board but not available
in the current version.
System Board 1-9
1.4 ESD Precautions
Always observe the following ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions
before installing any system component:
1. Do not remove any system component from its packaging unless
you are ready to install it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic
components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most
electronic component stores.
DO NOT attempt the procedures in the
following sections unless you are confident of
your capability to perform them. Otherwise,
ask a service technician for assistance.
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1.5 Installing the Pentium II processor
The following section will briefly explain and illustrate how to install the
Pentium II processor.
You have to attached the fan sink before
installing the Pentium II processor into the
system board.
1.5.1 Attaching the Processor Fan Sink
There are currently two kinds of fan sink. Both of them can be easily
attach to the Pentium II processor module. The new fan sink includes a
new metal retention bracket to hold the Pentium II processor module
more securely.
The Pentium II processor module comes with holes on one side to hold
the clips of the fan sink. The upper set of holes (near the latches) on
the processor are wider and should match the wider ends of the clips on
the fan sink. The lower set of holes are smaller and should match the
narrow ends of the fan sink clips.
Wide Clip Ends
Metal
Retention
bracket
Wide Holes
Narrow Holes
Figure 1-5 Matching the Fan Sink Clips with the Holes on the
Processor
System Board 1-11
Follow these steps when installing the fan sink and fan into the Pentium
II processor module:
1. Remove the thermal tape protector at the back of the fan sink.
Figure 1-6 Removing tape protector from Fan SInk
2. Insert the wide clip ends into the wide holes on the processor and
the narrow clip ends into the narrow holes.
Figure 1-7 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes
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