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AcerPower Sx/Sxb/Sc

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PART NO.: 49.39J03.001 DOC. NO.: SG3410003A PRINTED IN TAIWA N

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on AcerPower SX service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

01/11/2001 Chapter 5 Add CN4, SW1 and JP11

01/20/2001 Chapter 1&6 Indicate the the Part nos. of mainboard that supports LAN

function.

02/09/2001 Appendix B Add a NOTE below the table of SCO UNIX/Linux

Environment Test section.

03/23/2001 Chapter 4 Add troubleshooting information.

05/29/2001 Cover

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Chapter 5

07/16/2001 Chapter 5 Add a note under the table for Socket 370 core/bus clock

10/26/2001 Chapter 1, Chapter 5, AppA,

Cover

Add AcerPower Sxb on the top cover.

“Product Information” and “Onboard Perpherals” BIOS screen were added for AcerPower Sxb model.

Add a NOTE indicating the part number used by AcerPower Sx and AcerPower Sxb mainboard.

ratio.

For AcerPower Sc:

Add system features, Mainboard

Jumpers and Connectors

Model Definition

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Copyright

Copyright © 2001 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

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

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

Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.

Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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Chapter 1 System Specifications 1

AcerPower Sx Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

AcerPower Sc Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

AcerPower Sx Main Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

AcerPower Sc Main Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cursor keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Lock keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Power Management Function (ACPI support function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Chapter 2 System Utilities 23

Entering Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Onboard Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Boot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Changing or Removing the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Bypassing the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Advanced Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Memory/Cache Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

PnP/PCI Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Chipset Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Load Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Abort Settings Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Exiting Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51

Removing a DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the CPU Fan-sink and CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Opening the Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing an Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing a 3.5-inch Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Removing a 5.25-inch Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Main board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing a Daughterboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 63

Power-On Self-Test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

POST Check Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

POST Error Messages List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Error Symptoms List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Error Beep Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Boot Block Update Function Error Beep Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

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Table of Contents

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information 77

AcerPower Sx/Sxb Jumpers and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Connector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

AcerPower Sc Jumpers and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Connector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 81

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 91

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 93

Microsoft DOS V6.22 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Microsoft Windows 98 SE (En/TC/SC) Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

IBM OS/2 Warp 4.0 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Novell Netware 3.12, 4.11 & 5.0 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

SCO UNIX/Linux Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Appendix C Online Support Information 103

Index 105

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System Specifications

Overview

The AcerPower Sx is an Intel Pentium III or Cyrix III processor with socket-370 based micro-ATX, IBM PC/AT compatible system with LPC/PCI bus.

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AcerPower Sx Features

Performance

Intel Pentium® III, Celeron or Cyrix III processor with integrated L2 cache memory running at 500,

550 and 600 MHz or 533, 667, 733 MHz.

Two Dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets that accept 32, 64, 128 and 256MB,

168-pin DIMM modules, allowing memory upgrade of up to 512 MB

Power management function (Support for APM-1.2 for Non-ACPI Implementations, ACPI 1.0

compliant)

Plug-and Play (PnP) feature

On-board PCI master enhanced local bus IDE

Models with Part No. 55.39J01.M03 can support 10/100M LAN (Embedded in SiS630 chipset),

while some models with Part No. 55.39J01.M06 will not support LAN even though chipsets are still present on the mainboard.

PS/2 mouse and keyboard interface

Low Pin Count (LPC) I/F

3 PCI slots + 2 DIMM slots

Software shutdown for Windows 95/98

Hardware Monitor function (only support SMB bus)

On-board FDD interface-360K/720K/1.2MB/1.44MB/2.88MB & 3 mode FDD

Multimedia

On-board Audio with AC’97/98 compliant (Embedded in SiS630 chipset)

Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in, and Game/MIDI interfaces

Connectivity

On-board serial ports-2 high speed NS16C550 compatible UARTs with 16 byte FIFOs

On-board parallel port-SPP, EPP and ECP (IEEE 1284 compliant)

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

External VGA port for simultaneous LCD and PRT display support

High-speed fax/data PCI modem

Human-centric design and ergonomics

Slim, smooth and stylish design

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AcerPower Sc Features

Performance

Intel Tualatin Pentium® III, Celeron Pocessor with integrated L2 cache memory running from

1.1GHz to 1.4 GHz.

Dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets that accept 128MB, 256MB, and 512MB.

168-pin DIMM modules, allowing memory upgrade of up to 1GB

Power management function (Support for ACPI compliant)

Plug-and Play (PnP) feature

On-board PCI master enhanced local bus IDE

Built-in SiS900 10/100BASE-T Ethernet controller (RJ-45 connector)

USB mouse and keyboard interface

Low Pin Count (LPC) I/F

3 PCI slots + 2 DIMM slots

! Software shutdown for Windows 98se/ME/2K/XP

On-board FDD interface-360K/720K/1.2MB/1.44MB/2.88MB & 3 mode FDD

Multimedia

On-board Audio with AC’97 CODEC with 16-pin CD-quality stereo output (On Die Controller

SiS 630ET chipset).

Stereo Input and output , mono microphone input interfaces

Connectivity

On-board serial port- One high speed NS16C550 compatible UARTs with 16 byte FIFOs

On-board parallel port- EPP, ECP, and IEEE 1284

Mini-DIN PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports

4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

High-speed fax/data PCI modem

Human-centric design and ergonomics

Slim, smooth and stylish design

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Front Panel

The computer’s front panel consists of the following:

Label Description

1 Headphone/Earphone port

2 CD-ROM tray

3 Stop/Eject button

4 Skip/Forward button

5 CD-ROM LED

6 Increase volume button

7 Decrease volume button

8 Turbo LED

9 Power LED

10 Hard disk drive LED

11 Po wer b u t ton

12 3.5-inch floppy disk drive eject button

13 3.5-inch floppy disk drive

14 3.5-inch floppy disk drive LED

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Rear Panel

The computer’s rear panel consists of the following:

Label Description

1Fan

2 PS/2 keyboard port

3 USB ports

4 Serial port

5 VGA/Monitor port

6 Speaker-out/Line-out port

7Line-in port

8 Microphone-in port

9 Add-on brackets

10 System main power switch

11 Voltage selector

12 System power socket

13 PS/2 mouse port

14 LAN port

15 Parallel port

16 Game/MIDI port

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AcerPower Sx Main Board Layout

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1. PS/2 keyboard and mouse port 14. Reset

2. USB/LAN port 15. Power Switch

3. Parallel/VGA/serial port 2 16. Battery

4. Game/MIDI port 17. LAN/LED

5. Audio/CD connector 18. Power LED

6. Fax/voice modem connector 19. Hard Disk Drive LED connector

7. PCI slots (three slots) 20. IDE 1 connector

9. Wake on LAN connector 21. IDE 2 connector

10. Serial port 1 22. DIMM sockets (two sockets)

11. SiS950 chipset 23. CPU socket

12. BIOS chipset 24. SiS630 chipset

13. Floppy disk drive connector 25. ATX power connector

NOTE: 8 was for AGP slot, removed when ship out

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AcerPower Sc Main Board Layout

1. IDE 1 connector 10. Fax voice modem connector

2. IDE 2 connector 11. DIMM sockets

3. Hard Disk Drive LED connector 12. CPU socket

4. RTC Battery 13. ATX power connector

5. ROM 14. Audio/CD connector

6. Optional USB ports 15. Audio-in connector

7. Floppy disk drive connector 16. PCI sockets (three slots)

8. SiS950 chipset 17. PS/2 keyboard and mouse port

9. Wake on LAN connector

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Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys.

Cursor keys

The cursor keys, also called the arrow keys, let you move the cursor around the screen. They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off.

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions.

Lock Key Description

Caps Lock When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase (same

function as pressing

Num Lock When activated, the keypad is set to numeric mode, i.e., the keys will function as a

calculator (complete with arithmetic operators such as +, -, x, and /).

Scroll Lock When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up

arrow or down arrow respectively. Take note that Scroll Lock may not work with some applications.

Shift

+ <letter>).

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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Description

Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, such

as:

Windows + Tab

Windows + E

Windows + F

Windows + M

Shift + Windows + M

Windows + R

Application key Opens the application’s context menu (same function as clicking the right

button of the mouse).

: Activate the next Taskbar button

: Explores My Computer

: Finds a Document

: Minimizes All

: Undoes Minimize All

: Displays the Run dialog box

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

Type AcerPower Sx: Intel Pentium III, Celeron or Cyrix III processor

AcerPower Sc: Intel Tualatin Pentium III, Celeron processor

Socket 370

Speed AcerPower Sx: 500/550/600 MHz, 533/667/733 MH z

AcerPower Sc: Coppermine up to 1.1 GHz

Tualatin from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz and above

Celeron 850/950 MHz , 1.1/1.2 GHz

Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If

Enabled

Voltage Processor voltage can be detected by the system without setting any

jumper.

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS code programmer Acer

BIOS version AcerPower Sx :V4.0, R01-A4

AcerPower Sc : R07-B3

BIOS ROM type Bulk mode flash ROM

BIOS ROM size AcerPower Sx: 256Kbyte

AcerPower Sc: 4MB

BIOS ROM package 32-pin DIP package

Support protocol PCI 2.2, APM1.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI

ATA 3.0, PnP 1a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.0, ATAPI

Boot from CD-ROM feature Yes

Support to LS-120 drive No

Support to BIOS boot block feature No

Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup

is set to

NOTE:

The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded using the AFLASH utility (AFLASH.EXE).

BIOS Hotkey List

Hotkey Function Description

F8 Enable hidden page of BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup Utility Press while the system is booting to enter

BIOS Setup Utility.

Press in BIOS Setup Utility main menu

Utility

screen, the Advanced Options menu then appears.

The items on the Advanced Options menu are:

Memory/Cache Options

PnP/PCI Options

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BIOS Hotkey List

Hotkey Function Description

Alt+F4 Enable hidden page of BIOS Setup

Utility

Press in BIOS Setup Utility main menu screen, the Advanced Options menu then appears.

The items on the Advanced Options menu are:

Memory/Cache Options

PnP/PCI Options

Chips Options

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This section has two table lists, system memory specification and the possible combinations of memory module.

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory socket number 2 sockets (2 banks)

Support memory size per socket AcerPower Sx: 32MB / 64MB / 128MB / 256MB

AcerPower Sc: 128MB / 256MB/512MB

Suppor t maximum memory size AcerPower Sx: 512MB (256MB x 2)

AcerPower Sc: 1GB (512MB x 2)

Support memory type SDRAM

Support memory speed 133MHz (PC133) (for Local Bus speed 133MHz, 100MHz

Support memory voltage 3.3 V

Support memory module package 168-pin DIMM

Support to parity check feature Yes

Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Yes

Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combination as long as

they match the above specifications.

Memory Combinations

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 To t al

32M None 32M

64M None 64M

128M None 128M

256M None 256M

512M None 512M

None 32M 32M

None 64M 64M

None 128M 128M

None 256M 256M

None 512M 512M

32M 32M 64M

32M 64M 96M

32M 128M 160M

32M 256M 288M

64M 32M 96M

64M 64M 128M

64M 128M 192M

64M 256M 320M

128M 32M 160M

128M 64M 192M

128M 128M 256M

128M 256M 384M

256M 32M 288M

256M 64M 320M

256M 128M 384M

256M 256M 512M

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Cache Memory

Item Specification

First-Level Cache Configurations

Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

Second-Level Cache Configurations

Below information is only applicable to system with installed Pentium III processor.

L2 Cache RAM type PBSRAM

L2 Cache RAM size 256-KB

L2 Cache RAM speed One-half the processor core clock frequency

L2 Cache RAM voltage Pentium III processor: 1.65V

L2 Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

L2 Cache scheme Fixed in write-back

Video Memory

Item Specification

Memory size 8 MB or above

Memory type SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM)

Memory configuration 1M*16 * 2

Fixed on-board or upgradeable Fixed on-board by BIOS setting

Memory speed 66/100/133 MHz

Memory voltage 3.3V

Memory package 54 pin FPGA

This section has two table lists, the video interface specification and its supported display modes.

Video Interface

Item Specification

Video controller SiS630

Video controller resident bus AGP bus

Video interface support Video YUV texture in all texture formats

H/W DVD accelerator

Display Screen Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hor. Scan (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz)

640x480 60 31.5 25.2

640x480 72 37.4 32.0

640x480 75 37.5 31.5

640x480 85 43.3 36.0

640x480 120 63.7 55.0

800x600 56 35.2 36.0

800x600 60 37.8 39.9

800x600 72 48.0 50.0

800x600 75 46.9 49.5

800x600 85 53.7 56.2

800x600 100 62.5 67.5

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Display Screen Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hor. Scan (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz)

800x600 120 76.1 81.0

800x600 160 101.9 110.0

1024x768 70 56.5 75.0

1024x768 75 60.0 78.8

1024x768 100 79.0 110.0

1280x1024 43 50.0 80.0

1280x1024 60 64.0 110.0

1280x1024 85 91.2 157.5

1600x1200 60 76.2 156.0

1600x1200 85 106.2 229.5

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio controller AcerPower Sx : SiS630

AcerPower Sc : SiS630ET(Main), Crystal 4299 (CODEC)

Audio controller resident bus AC’97/98

Audio function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup

Mono or stereo Stereo

Resolution 20 bits

Compatibility Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible

Mixed digital and analog high performance chip

Enhanced stereo full duplex operation

High performance audio accelerator and AC’97/98 support

Full native DOS games compatibility

Virtual FM enhances audio experience through real-time FM-to-Wavetable conversion

MPU-401(UART mode) interface for wavetable synthesizers and MIDI devices

Integrated dual game port

Meets AC’97/98 and WHQL specifications

Music synthesizer Yes, internal FM synthesizer

Sampling rate 48 KHz (max.)

MPU-401 UART support Yes

Microphone jack Supported

Headphone jack Supported

IDE Interface

Item Specification

IDE controller AcerPower Sx :SiS630

AcerPower Sc :SiS630ET, Ultra ATA100

IDE controller resident bus PCI bus

Number of IDE channel 2

Support IDE interface E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4 and Ultra DMA 33/66), ANSIS ATA rev.3.0 ATAPI

Support bootable CD-ROM Yes

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Floppy disk drive Interface

Item Specification

Floppy disk drive controller SiS950

Floppy disk drive controller resident bus ISA bus

Support FDD format 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, 2.88MB

Parallel Port

Item Specification

Parallel port controller SiS950

Parallel port controller resident bus ISA bus

Number of parallel ports 1

Support ECP/EPP SPP / Bi-directional / ECP / EPP

Connector type 25-pin D-type female connector

Parallel port function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup

Optional ECP DMA channel

(in BIOS Setup)

Optional parallel port I/O address

(via BIOS Setup)

Optional parallel port IRQ

(via BIOS Setup)

DMA channel 1

DMA channel 3

378h

278h

IRQ5

IRQ7

Serial Port

Item Specification

Serial port controller SiS950

Serial port controller resident bus ISA bus

Number of serial port 2

Serial ports location CN4, 5

16550 UART support Yes

Connector type 9-pin D-type female connector

Optional serial port I/O address

(via BIOS Setup)

Optional serial port IRQ

(via BIOS Setup)

COM1: 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h

COM2: 3E8h, 3F8h, 2F8h

COM1: IRQ 3, and 4

COM2: IRQ 4, and 3

Modem

Item Specification

Fax modem data baud rate (bps) V.17 12K/1.44K

Data modem data baud rate (bps) V.90 32K to 56K (received only)

Voice modem V.253

Modem connector type RJ11

Full duplex Yes

NOTE: AcerPower Sc support V.90 56K with Universal DAA Fax/Modem.

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USB Port

Item Specification

Universal HCI USB 1.1

USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode

Memory Address Map

Address Size Function

000000 - 07FFFF 512KBytes Host Memory

080000 - 09FFFF 128KBytes Host/PCI Memory

0A0000 - 0BFFFF 128KBytes PCI/ISA Video Buffer Memory

0C0000 - 0C7FFF 32KBytes Video BIOS Memory

0C8000 - 0DFFFF 96Kbytes ISA Card BIOS & Buffer Memory

0E0000 - 0EFFFF 64Kbytes BIOS Extension Memory

Setup and Post Memory

PCI Development BIOS

0F0000 - 0FFFFF 64Kbytes System BIOS Memory

100000 - UPPER LIMIT Main Memory

UPPER LIMIT - 4GBytes PCI Memory

PCI INTx# and IDSEL Assignment Map

PCI INTx # PCI Devices Device IDSEL: ADxx

INTA# ADIMM-slot N

INTB# PCI-Slot1 AD20

INTC# PCI-Slot2 AD22

INTD# PCI-Slot3 AD24

PCI Slot IRQ Routing Map

PCI INTX# INTA INTB INTC INTD Bus Mastering

PCI slot 1 Route 4 Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 Enabled

PCI slot 2 Route 3 Route 4 Route 1 Route 2 Enabled

PCI slot 3 Route 2 Route 3 Route 4 Route 1 Enabled

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I/O Address Map

Hex Range Devices

000-01F

020-021

040-043

060-060

061-061

070-071

080-08F

0A0-0A1

0C0-0DF

0F0-0FF

170-177

1F0-1F7

278-27F

2F8-2FF

378-37F

3F0-3F5

3F6-3F6

3F7-3F7

3F8-3FF

0CF8

0CFC

778-77A

DMA Controller-1

Interrupt Controller-1

System Timer

Keyboard Controller 8742

System Speaker

CMOS RAM Address and Real Time Clock

DMA Page Register

Interrupt Controller-2

DMA Controller-2

Math Co-Processor

Secondary IDE

Primary IDE

Parallel Printer Port 2

Serial Asynchronous Port 2

Parallel Printer Port 1

Floppy Disk Controller

Secondary IDE

Primary IDE

Serial Asynchronous Port 1

Configuration Address Register

Configuration Data Register

Parallel Printer Port 1

IRQ Assignment Map

IRQx System Devices Add-On-Card Devices

IRQ0 Timer N

IRQ1 Keyboard N

IRQ2 Cascade Interrupt Control N

IRQ3 Serial Alternate Reserved

IRQ4 Serial Primary Reserved

IRQ5 MPU-401(Alternate) Reserved

IRQ6 Floppy Disk Reserved

IRQ7 Parallel Port Reserved

IRQ8 Real Time Clock N

IRQ9 N Reserved

IRQ10 N Reserved

IRQ11 N Reserved

IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse Reserved

IRQ13 Math Coprocessor Exception N

IRQ14 Primary IDE Reserved

IRQ15 Secondary IDE Reserved

NOTE: N - Not be used

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DRQ Assignment Map

DRQx System Devices Add-On-Card Devices

DRQ0 N Reserved

DRQ1 N Reserved

DRQ2 FDD N

DRQ3 N Reserved

DRQ4 Cascade N

DRQ5 N Reserved

DRQ6 N Reserved

DRQ7 N Reserved

NOTE: N - Not be used

Main Board Major Chips

Item Controller

System core logic SiS630 / SiS950

Video controller SiS630

Super I/O controller SiS950

Audio controller SiS630

LAN controller SiS630

HDD controller Built in SiS630

Keyboard controller Built in SiS630

RTC Built in SiS630

Environmental Requirements

Item Specifications

Temperature

Operating +10 ~ +35°C

Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package)

Humidity

Operating 20% to 80% RH

Non-operating 20% to 80% RH

Vibration

Operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 16 Hz: 0.015 mm

16 ~ 250 Hz: 0.21 G

Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G

27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm

50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G

Mechanical Specifications

Item Specification

Weight

One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.5 HDD

(without packing)

Dimensions

(main footprint)

Varied by local configuration

190mm * 320mm * 360mm

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Switching Power Supply 102W

Input Frequency Frequency Variation Range

50MHz 47MHz to 53MHz

60MHz 57MHz to 63MHz

Input Voltage Variation Range

100 - 120 VRMS 90 - 132 VRMS

200 - 240 VRMS 180 - 264 VRMS

Input Current Measuring Range

4A 90 -132 VRMS

2A 180 - 264 VRMS

NOTE: Measure at line input 90 VRMS and maximum load condition.

Output Requirements Regulation Current Rating

+5V +-5% 15A

+12V +-5% 3A

-12V +-10% 0.3A

+3.3V +-4% 12A

+5Vaux +-5% 3A

NOTE: AcerPower Sc is using 145W power supply.

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Power Management Function (ACPI support function)

Device Standby Mode

Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices

(0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute).

Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface).

Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor.

Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse for Windows).

Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec.

Global Standby Mode

Global power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minute).

Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface).

Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor.

Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in,

keyboard and mouse for APM mode.

Resume recovery time: 7-10 sec.

NOTE:

Suspend Mode

NOTE:

AcerPower Sc : Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, keyboard

and mouse for ACPI mode

Independent power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minutes) or pushing external

switch button.

CPU goes into SMM.

CPU asserts STPCLK# and goes into the Stop Grant State.

LED on the panel turns amber colour.

Hard disk drive goes into SLEEP mode (for ATA standard interface).

Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor.

Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into power saving mode.

Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in,

keyboard and mouse for APM mode.

Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in and USB keyboard for

ACPI mode.

AcerPower Sc : Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, keyboard

and mouse for ACPI mode

ACPI

ACPI specification 1.0.

S0, S1, S3 and S5 sleep state support.

On board device power management support.

On board device configuration support.

NOTE:

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

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

NOTE: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad. In this case, the system

cannot retain configuration values in CMOS.

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

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Entering Setup

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

Setup Utility

System Information

Product Information

Disk Drives

Onboard Peripherals

Power Management

Boot Options

Date and Time

System Security

!!!!

*Advanced Options

Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change

To enter Setup, press the key combination .

NOTE:

The Setup Utility main menu then appears:

The system supports two BIOS Utility levels: Basic and Advanced. The above screen is the BIOS Utility Basic Level screen. It allows you to view and change only the basic configuration of your system.

If you are an advanced user, you may want to check the detailed configuration of your system. Detailed system configurations are contained in the Advanced Level. To view the Advanced Level menu, press F8 or the

NOTE:

You must press

Alt + F4

keys simultaneously.

The F8 and

the advanced level and hidden information only when you are in the main menu.

Alt + F4

keys work only when you are in the main menu. This means that you can activate

simultaneously while the system is booting.

The following screen shows the Advanced Level main menu:

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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 .

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 to return to the main menu. If you are already in the main menu, press 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.

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System Information

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

System Information

Processor ................................................................Pentium III

Processor Speed ......................................................500E MHz

Level 1 Cache ......................................................... 32 KB, Enabled

Level 2 Cache..........................................................256 KB, Enabled

Diskette Drive A .....................................................1.44 MB 3.5-inch

Diskette Drive B .....................................................None

IDE Primary Channel Master .................................Hard Disk, 4311 M.B.

IDE Primary Channel Slave ...................................None

IDE Secondary Channel Master .............................None

IDE Secondary Channel Slave ...............................IDE CD-ROM

Total Memory..........................................................56 MB + 8192 KB Share Memory

1st Bank ................................................................SDRAM, 32 MB

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

Serial Port 1 ............................................................. Disabled

Serial Port 2 ............................................................. 3F8h, IRQ 4

Parallel Port ............................................................378h, IRQ 7

PS/2 Mouse ............................................................ Installed

This page shows the current basic configuration of your system.

The following table describes the parameters found in the System Information pages:

Parameter Description Format

Processor Specifies the type of processor currently installed in

your system.

Processor Speed Specifies the speed of the processor currently installed

in your system.

Level 1 Cache Specifies the first-level or the internal memory (i.e., the

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

Level 2 Cache Specifies the second-level cache memory size currently

supported by the system.

Diskette Drive A Shows the diskette drive A type. Capacity, dimension

Diskette Drive B Shows the diskette drive B type. Capacity, dimension

IDE Primary Channel Master Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device

IDE Primary Channel Slave Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device

IDE Secondary Channel Master

IDE Secondary Channel Slave

connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel.

connected to the slave port of the primary IDE channel.

Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the secondary IDE channel.

Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the secondary IDE channel.

Speed in MHz

Cache size in KB

Drive type, capacity

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Parameter Description Format

Total Memory Specifies the total amount of onboard memory. The

memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size.

1st Bank Indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 1

socket. The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed.

2nd Bank Indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 2

socket. The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed.

Serial Port 1 Shows the serial port 1 address and IRQ settings. Address, IRQ

Serial Port 2 Shows the serial port 2 address and IRQ settings. Address, IRQ

Parallel Port Shows the parallel port address and IRQ settings. Address, IRQ

PS/2 Mouse Indicates if there is a mouse connected to your system.

This is automatically detected by BIOS.

Memory size in MB

DIMM type, capacity in MB

Displays Installed if there is a mouse detected; otherwise, it displays None.

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Product Information

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

Product Information

Product Name ........................................................ AcerPower Sx

System S/N ............................................................ N/A

Main Board ID ....................................................... S57M

Main Board S/N ..................................................... N/A

System BIOS Version ............................................ V4.0

SMBIOS Version ...................................................2.3

System BIOS ID.....................................................R01-A4 EN-JA

BIOS Release Date .................................................Jan 06, '00

Product I nformation

Product N ame ................ ......... AcerPower Sxb

System S/ N.................... ........ N/A

Main Boar d ID................ ......... S57M

Main Boar d S/N................ ........ N/A

System BI OS Version......... .......... V4.0

SMBIOS Ve rsion................ ........ 2.3

*System B IOS ID................ ....... R06-A1

BIOS Release Dat e...... .............. . April 16,01

NOTE:

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

This screen can be seen on Acer Power Sxb model.

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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu:

Parameter Description

Product Name Displays the model name of your system.

System S/N Displays your system’s serial number.

Main Board ID Displays the main board’s identification number.

Main Board S/N Displays your main board’s serial number.

System BIOS Version Specifies the version of your BIOS utility.

SMBIOS version The System Management Interface (SM) 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 SMBIOS utility installed in your system.

System BIOS ID Specifies the version ID of the BIOS utility.

BIOS Release Date Displays the release date of the BIOS utility.

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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

Diskette Drive A ....................................................[1.44MB 3.5-inch]

Diskette Drive B ....................................................[None]

IDE Primary Channel Master

IDE Primary Channel Slave

IDE Secondary Channel Master

IDE Secondary Channel Slave

The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in suggested settings.

Parameter Description Op tions

Diskette Drive A / B Allows you to configure your floppy drive None

IDE Primary Channel Master Allows you to configure the hard disk drive

connected to the master port of IDE channel 1.

IDE Primary Channel Slave Lets you configure the hard disk drive connected

to the slave port of IDE channel 1.

IDE Secondary Channel Master Allows you to configure the hard disk drive

connected to the master port of IDE channel 2.

IDE Secondary Channel Slave Lets you configure the hard disk drive connected

to the slave port of IDE channel 2.

boldface

360 KB, 5.25-inch

1.2 MB, 5.25-inch

720 KB, 3.5-inch

1.44 MB, 3.5-inch

2.88 MB, 3.5-inch

are the default and

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IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave

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

IDE Primary Channel Master

Device Detection Mode ..........................................[Auto]

Device Type.......................................................... Hard Disk

Cylinder................................................................[8354]

Head......................................................................[ 16]

Sector....................................................................[ 63]

Size ....................................................................... [4311] M.B.

Hard Disk LBA Mode ..........................................[Auto]

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

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

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

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

NOTE:

The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in

*These items can only be seen when you are in the Advanced Level.

boldface

are the default and

suggested settings.

Parameter Description Options

Device Detection Mode Lets you specify the type of hard disk installed in your

system. If you want BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk, select disk type, you can enter the setting manually.

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

Device Type Display the type of device installed. Not configurable. The default is

Cylinder Specifies your hard disk’s number of cylinders, and is

automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

Head Specifies your hard disk’s number of heads, and is

automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

Sector Specifies your hard disk’s number of sectors, and is

automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

Size Specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB, and is

automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting

Hard Disk LBA Mode Set to “Auto” under DOS and Windows. Set to

“Disabled” under Novell Netware and Unix.

Auto. If you know your hard

None, or User.

Auto,

The User setting allows you to enter your settings manually if you know your hard disk type. The Auto setting also sets the Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Size parameters.

Hard Disk

Only Device Detection Mode is set to User, the item Cylinder will be available; Otherwise it is nonconfigurable.

Only Device Detection Mode is set to User, the item Head will be available; Otherwise it is non-configurable.

Only Device Detection Mode is set to User, the item Sector will be available; Otherwise it is nonconfigurable.

It will turn to gray and will be nonconfigurable.

Auto

or Disabled

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Parameter Description Options

Hard Disk Block Mode This function enhances disk performance depending

on the hard disk in use. If you set this parameter to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle.

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, Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and Novell NetWare.

Advanced PIO Mode When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically

detects if the installed hard disk supports the function, it allows for faster data recovery and read/ write timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This results in better hard disk performance.

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.

or Disabled

Auto

Enabled

, Mode 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4

Auto

Multiword Mode 0, 1, 2

Ultra Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

Disabled

or Disabled

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Onboard Peripherals

The Onboard Peripherals menu allows you to configure the onboard devices. Selecting this option from the main menu displays the following screen:

Onboard Peripherals

Serial Port 1 ............................................................ [Disabled]

Base Address ........................................................ [----]

IRQ ....................................................................... [-]

Serial Port 2 ............................................................ [Enabled ]

Base Address ........................................................ [3F8h]

IRQ ....................................................................... [4]

Parallel Port ............................................................ [Enabled ]

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

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

Operation Mode .................................................... [EPP]

ECP DM A Channel ............................................ [-]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Game Port Address ................................................. [201]

MIDI Port Address ................................................. [330]

MIDI Port IRQ........................................................ [5]

Onboard Modem Chip ............................................ [Disabled]

Onboard Ethernet Chip ........................................... [Enabled ]

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Onboard Peripherals

Serial Port 1.................... [Disabled]

Base Address .................. [----]

IRQ ........................... [-]

Serial Port 2.................... [Enabled]

Base Address .................. [3F8h]

IRQ ........................... [4]

Parallel Port ......... ........... [Enabled]

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

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

Operation Mode ................ [EPP]

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

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

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

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

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

USB Legacy Mode................ [Enabled]

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

Game Port Address ................ [201]

MIDI Port Address ................ [330]

MIDI Port IRQ.................... [5]

Onboard Modem Chip ............... [Disabled]

Onboard Ethernet Chip............ [Enabled]

NOTE: This screen can be seen on Acer Power Sxb model.

The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.

Parameter Description Options

Serial Port 1 Lets you enable or disable the serial port 1. Enabled or

Base A ddress Lets you set a logical base address for each

serial port. This parameter is configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is enabled.

IRQ Lets you assign an interrupt for each serial port.

This parameter is configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is enabled.

Serial Port 2 Lets you enable or disable the serial port 2.

Base Address Lets you set a logical base address for each

serial port. This parameter is configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is enabled.

IRQ Lets you assign an interrupt for each serial port.

This parameter is configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is enabled.

Parallel Port Lets you enable or disable the parallel port.

Base Address Lets you set a logical base address for the

parallel port. This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled.

IRQ Lets you assign an interrupt for the parallel port.

This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled.

Enabled

3F8h

or 11

Enabled

378h

5 or

Disabled

or Disabled

, 3E8h, 2E8h

or Disabled

, 278h

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Parameter Description Options

Operation Mode Lets you set your parallel port’s operation

mode. This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled.

ECP DMA Channel Allows you to assign a DMA channel for the

ECP parallel port function. This parameter is configurable only if you select the Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) as the operation mode.

Floppy Disk Controller Lets you enable or disable the onboard floppy

disk controller.

IDE Controller Lets you enable or disable the onboard primary,

secondary or both IDE interfaces.

PS/2 Mouse Controller Lets you enable or disable the onboard PS/2

mouse controller

USB Host Controller Lets you enable or disable the onboard USB

host controller.

USB Legacy Mode Lets you activate or deactivate the USB

keyboard connected to your system. When activated, the USB keyboard functions in a DOS environment.

Onboard Audio Chip Lets you enable or disable the onboard audio

controller

Game Port Address Lets you set the I/O base address of the game

port.

MIDI Port Address Lets you set the I/O base address of the midi

port.

MIDI Port IRQ Lets you set the IRQ channel of the midi port.

Onboard Modem Chip Lets you enable or disable the onboard modem

controller.

Onboard Ethernet Chip Lets you enable or disable the onboard ethernet

(LAN) controller.

Standard Parallel Port (SPP)

Bidirectional

Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)

Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)

, 3

Enabled

Primary,

Enabled

Enabled or

Enabled

201

330

Enabled or

Enabled

or Disabled

Both

or Disabled

, 209, Disabled

, 300, Disabled

, 7

or Disabled

, or Disabled

Disabled

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Power Management

The Power Management menu lets you configure the system power-management feature. It works only under APM mode.

IMPORTANT:

If an ACPI-aware operating system such as Windows 98 or Windows 2000 is installed in ACPI mode, the operating system will use the ACPI interfaces. Then the settings in Power Management page is non-effective.

The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings:

Power Management

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

IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ............................[OFF]

System Sleep Timer .............................................[30] Minute(s)

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

Power Switch < 4 sec.............................................. [Power Off]

System wake-up event

Modem Ring Indicator.......................................... [Enabled ]

PCI Power Management .......................................[Enabled ]

Restart on AC/Power Failure ................................. [Enabled ]

The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in

suggested settings.

Parameter Description Options

Power Management Mode Allows you to reduce the system’s power

consumption. When enabled, the IDE hard disk and system timers become configurable.

IDE Har d Disk Standby Timer Allows the hard disk to enter Standby mode

after inactivity of 1 to 15 minutes, depending on your setting.

System Sleep Timer 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 channels resumes system operation.

Sleep Mode Lets you specify the power-saving mode

that the system will enter after a specified period of inactivity. This parameter is configurable only if the System Sleep Timer is enabled.

Power Switch < 4 sec. Lets you specify whether to automatically

turn off the machine or put the system to Suspend mode when the power switch is pressed for less than 4 seconds.

System Wake-up Event Lets you specify the activity that will resume

the system to normal operation.

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Enabled

1 to 15 minutes, or

2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40,

50...120 minutes, or Off

Standby or

Power Off

are the default and

or Disabled

Suspen d

or Suspend

Off

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Parameter Description Options

Modem Ring Indicator Wakes the system from Sleep mode once

any fax/modem activity is detected.

PCI Power Management Allows the system to be awaken by the PME

function.

Restart on AC/ Power Failure

Enabled

or Disabled

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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

Boot Sequence 1st. [Floppy Disk A:] 2nd.[Hard Disk C:] 3rd.[IDE CD-ROM]

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

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

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

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

*Configuration Table ........................................... [Enabled ]

Language Type ....................................................... [English]

NOTE:

*This item can only be seen when you are in the Advanced Level.

The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in suggested settings.

Parameter Description Options

Boot Sequence Allows you to specify the boot search sequence.

Fast Boot Allows you to define your system’s booting

process, whether to skip some POST routines or proceed with the normal booting process.

Silent Boot When enabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and

Num Lock After Boot Allows you to activate or deactivate the Num

Memory Test Lets you specify whether you want BIOS to

Configuration Table Display preboot system configuration table.

Language Type Select a language type as a based language for

displays only an identification logo during POST and while booting. Then, the screen displays the operating system prompt (as in DOS) or logo (as in Windows). If any error occurs while booting, the system automatically switches to the text mode.

You may also switch to the text mode while booting by pressing F9 after you hear a beep that indicates the activation of the keyboard.

Lock function upon booting.

perform or bypass the RAM test during POST.

showing messages. Press F5 to switch language version.

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Floppy Disk

Hard Disk

IDE CD-ROM

Auto

or Disabled

Enabled

Enabled or

Enabled

English

or Disabled

or Japanese

are the default and

Disabled

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Date and Time

The following screen appears if you select the Date and Time option from the main menu:

Date and Time

Date ........................................................................[Mon Jan 03, 2000]

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

The following table describes the parameters found in this menu:

Parameter Description Options

Date Lets you set the date following the weekday-

month-day-year format.

Time Lets you set the time following the hour-minute-

second format.

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

Month: Jan, Feb...Dec

Day: 1 to 31

Year: 1980 to 2099

Hour: 0 to 23

Minute: 0 to 59

Second: 0 to 59

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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

Supervisor Password............................................... [None]

User Password ....................................................... [-----]

Disk Drive Controller

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

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

Processor Serial Number ........................................ [Disabled]

The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in suggested settings.

Parameter Description Options

Supervisor Password Prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS

utility.

User Password Secures your system against unauthorized

use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system.

Disk Drive Controller Allows you to protect your system’s floppy

drive and hard disk data from being modified (possible under DOS mode only).

Floppy Drive Protects your floppy drive data from being

modified.

Hard Disk Drive Protects your hard disk data from being

modified.

Processor Serial Number Enables or Disables the processor serial

number (only if system have PIII processor).

None

or Present. The Present setting allows you to set a Setup password. For instructions on how to set a Setup password, refer to “Setting a Password” on page 41.

Normal

Protect Boot Sectors

Normal

Protect Boot Sectors

Enabled or

boldface

, Write Protect All Sectors, Write

are the default and

Disabled

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Setting a Password

Enter the BIOS utility and select “System Security” .

Highlight the “Supervisor Password” parameter and press Enter. The following screen appears:

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

Supervisor Password

Enter Password .....................................................[

Enter Password again............................................[

""""""" """""""

] ]

Set or Change Password

NOTE:

10.

If you have set a Supervisor password, the next time you want to enter the BIOS utility, you must key-in your Supervisor password.

If you have set a User password, you must enter that password every time you boot your system.

You can enable the “User Password” only if the “Supervisor Password” has been set.

Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters. Then press

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

screen.

Retype the password then press

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

Esc

Press

Select “

After rebooting, turn off the system then open the housing.

to return to the System Security screen.

Esc

to return to the Main menu.

Esc

to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data.

Yes

” to save the changes and reboot the system.

Enter

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Changing or Removing the Password

If you want to

Enter the BIOS utility and select “System Security”.

Highlight the “Supervisor Password” parameter (for Supervisor password) or the “User Password” parameter (a Supervisor Password must be set first before you can change the User password). The Password menu appears.

From the Password menu, highlight the “Set or Change Password” option.

Enter a new password.

Press

Select “

To remove the password

the “User Password” parameter (a Supervisor Password must be set first before you can change the User password) from the System Security menu and set it to “None”.

change one of your passwords

Esc

to return to the System Security screen.

Esc

to return to the main menu.

Esc

to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data.

Yes

” to save the changes.

, simply select the “Supervisor Password” parameter (for Supervisor password) or

, do the following:

Bypassing the Password

If you forgot your password, you can bypass the password security feature thru hardware configuration. Follow these steps to bypass the password:

Turn off and unplug the system.

Open the system housing and set

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 password or remove it by selecting None. Refer to “Changing or Removing the Password” on page 42 for the procedure.

JP11

2-3

to bypass the password function.

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Advanced Options

NOTE:

The “Advanced Options” menu allows you to configure the system memory and PCI device settings.

The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters:

The Advanced Options menu is only available if you press F8 or

Advanced Options

! Memory/Cache Options ! PnP/PCI Options

Alt + F4

in the main menu.

CAUTION:

Do not change any settings in the Advanced Options menu if you are not a qualified technician to

avoid damaging the system.

Memory/Cache Options

Selecting “Memory/Cache Options” from the Advanced Options menu displays the following screen:

This menu lets you configure the system memory.

Memory /Cache Options

Level 1 Cache......................................................... [Enabled ]

Level 2 Cache......................................................... [Enabled ]

Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for ..................[System]

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The following table describes the parameters found in this sub-menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.

Parameter Description Options

Level 1 Cache (processor Cache)

Level 2 Cache Lets you enable or disable the secondary cache

Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for

Lets you enable or disable the primary cache memory, i.e., the processor memory.

memory.

To prevent memory address conflicts between the system and expansion boards, reserve this memory range for the use of either the system or an expansion board. Some VGA cards have required settings for this feature. Check your VGA card manual before setting this parameter.

Enabled

System

or Disabled

or Add-on card

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PnP/PCI Options

The PnP/PCI Options menu allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen:

PnP/PCI Options

PCI IRQ Setting .....................................................[Auto]

PCI Slot 1 .....................................[--] [--] [--] [--]

INTA INTB INTC INTD

PCI Slot 2 .....................................[--] [--] [--] [--]

PCI Slot 3 .....................................[--] [--] [--] [--]

PCI IRQ Sharing ..................................................... [Yes]

VGA Palette Snoop.................................................[Disabled]

Graphics Aperture Size...........................................[64 ] MB

Plug and Play OS.................................................... [Yes]

Reset Resource Assignments.................................. [No ]

The following table describes the parameters found in this sub-menu. Settings in suggested settings.

Parameter Description Options

PCI IRQ Setting Allows you to automatically or manually configure

the Plug-and-Play (PnP) devices installed in your system. Refer to your device manual for technical information about the PCI card.

PCI Slot 1 / 2 / 3 Allows you to manually assign an interrupt for each

PCI device installed in your system. When the PCI IRQ Settings is set to Auto, BIOS automatically assigns the available IRQs to the PCI devices.

PCI IRQ Sharing Allows you to assign the same IRQ to two different

devices.

VGA Palette Snoop Enables the palette snooping feature (if you installed

more than one VGA card in the system) allowing the control palette register (CPR) to manage and update the VGA RAM DA C (Digital Analog Converter, a color data storage) of each VGA card installed in the system. The snooping process lets the CPR send a signal to all the VGA cards so that they can update their individual RAM DACs. The signal goes through the cards continuously until all RAM DACs data has been updated. This allows the display of multiple images on the screen. Some VGA cards have required settings for this feature. Check your VGA card manual before setting this parameter.

Graphics Aperture Size This parameter determines the effective size of the

graphics aperture. Graphics aperture is the address range that the AGP video and the CPU use to manage graphical objects.

Auto

Yes

Enabled or

The lowest setting is 8 MB and the highest is 256 MB.

boldface

or Manual

or No

are the default and

Disabled

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Parameter Description Options

Plug and Play OS Set to

Win98 or Win2000. For any other OS, set to No.

Reset Resource Assignments

When enabled, avoids IRQ conflict when installing non-PnP and PnP PCI cards. This clears all resource assignments and allows BIOS to reassign resources to all inst alled PnP devices the next time the system boots.

if the computer is running on Win95/

Yes

Chipset Settings

The Chipset Settings will be shown only if you press

Memory/Cache Options

PnP/PCI Options

*Chipset Settings

Alt + F4

Advanced Options

in main menu:

or No

Yes

Yes or

After clearing the resource data, it is recommended that you reset the parameter to its default, i.e., No.

Press Enter to view the Chipset settings information.

The following screen displays the Chipset settings menu:

Chipset Settings

Spread Spectrum .........................................[ Enabled ]

Memory Stable Register .............................. [ Enabled ]

RIMM TRDLY value ..................................[ Auto ]

ICH Audio Controller..................................[ Enabled ]

ICH Modem Controller ...............................[ Disabled ]

Delay Transaction ....................................... [ Enabled ]

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Parameter Description Options

Load Default Settings

Do you want to load default settings?

[Yes] *[No]

Spread Spectrum In order to force EMI pass, this function allows

frequency to modulate in an acceptable range.

Memory Stable Register This function enables memory run in stable status.

RIMM TRDLY value This field defines the minimum round trip

propagation time of the RAMbus channel in unit of Rambus clocks.

ICH Audio Controller Enables ICH audio chipset function

ICH Modem Controller Enables ICH modem chipset function only when

AMR adapter card is available.

Delay Transaction This function frees PCI bus occupied by the

processor request transaction.

Enabled

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or

Enabled

Enabled or

Enabled

or Disabled

Disabled

or Disabled

Auto

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:

Choosing

Yes

enables BIOS to automatically detect the hardware changes that you have made in your

system. This option also allows you to restore the default settings.

Choosing No returns you to the main menu without loading the default settings.

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Abort Settings Change

Do you really want to abort settings change?

*[Yes] [No]

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

Choosing saved settings.

Choosing No returns you to the main menu. BIOS retains all changes that you have made.

Yes

discards all the changes that you have made and reverts the parameters to their previously

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Exiting Setup

Exit Setup

Settings have been changed.

Do you want to save CMOS settings?

*[Ye s] [N o]

To exit the BIOS utility, simply press

Yes

Select settings, you will be asked if you want to keep the changes made to the BIOS. Select changes before you exit Setup. Select No to discard all changes and exit Setup.

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

Esc

. The following dialog box appears:

Yes

to save your

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the AcerPower Sx for maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

Flat-bladed screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Hexagonal screwdriver

Plastic stick

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components.

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Removing a DIMM

Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM.

Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket.

NOTE:

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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Removing the CPU Fan-sink and CPU Board

Detach the fan-sink and fan from the CPU.

Pull up the socket lever.

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3. Remove the CPU.

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Opening the Housing

IMPORTANT:

Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface.

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

Push the housing cover slightly backward.

Pull the housing cover upward and remove it from the chassis.

Turn off the system power (unplug the power cord) before opening the system or connecting or

removing any peripheral device.

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Removing an Expansion Board

Remove the screw on the bracket of an expansion board. Set the screw aside. You will need it when replacing the expansion board.

Gently pull out the board to remove it from the expansion slot.

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Removing a 3.5-inch Drive

Follow these steps to install a 3.5-inch diskette drive or a hard disk drive:

Disconnect the disk drive cables and the power cable.

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2. Remove the 3.5-inch drive frame from the housing by pressing the tab on top and pivoting the frame outward.

NOTE: A metal drive cover should be pulled out before you install a new drive into an empty 3.5-inch bay. This

cover should be removed if a 3.5-inch drive is installed. The function of the cover is to prevent EMI effects.

3. Remove the screws along the sides of the drive frame and carefully pull out the 3.5-inch disk drive.

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Removing a 5.25-inch Drive

To remove a 5.25-inch diskette drive or a CD-ROM drive:

Disconnect the diskette drive cable and the power cable.

Remove the screws on the sides and gently pull out the diskette drive or CD-ROM to remove it from the housing.

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Removing the Main board

Lay the housing on its side with the open area facing upward.

Remove all the necessary screws and carefully pull out the main board.

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Removing a Daughterboard

Remove the two screws from the daughterboard.

Pull up the daughterboard.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides troubleshooting information for AcerPower Sx model:

Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Index of Error Messages

Index of Error Codes and Error Beeps

Index of Error Symptoms

Undetermined Problems

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Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POST, but is for the most part transparent to the user.

The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that boots the system, initializes and diagnoses the system components, and controls the operation of the power-on password option. If POST discovers errors in system operations at power-on, it displays error messages on screen, generates a check point code at port 80h or even halts the system if the error is fatal.

The main components on the main board that must be diagnosed and/or initialized by POST to ensure system functionality are as follows:

Microprocessor with built-in numeric co-processor and cache memory subsystem

Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller

Interrupt system

Three programmable timers

ROM subsystem

RAM subsystem

RTC RAM subsystem and real time clock/calendar with battery backup

Onboard serial interface controller

Onboard parallel interface controller

Embedded hard disk interface and one diskette drive interface

Keyboard and auxiliary device controllers

I/O ports

PS/2-compatible mouse port

PS/2-compatible keyboard port

Serial ports

Parallel ports

USB port

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POST Check Points

When POST executes a task, it uses a series of preset numbers called check point to be latched at port 80h, indicating the stages it is currently running. This latch can be read and shown on a debug board.

Table D-1 describes the Acer common tasks carried out by POST. A unique check point number represents each task.

Table D-1 POST Check Points

Check Point Description

04H Determines if the current booting procedure is from cold boot (press reset button or turn

the system on), from warm boot (press CTRL + ALT + DEL or from exiting BIOS setup.

Check CPU ID, dispatch shutdown Path.

NOTE:

08H Disables Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI), Alarm Interrupt Enable (AIE), Periodical Interrupt

Enable (PIE), and Update-ended Interrupt Enable (UIE).

NOTE:

09H Initializes chipset point (I)

10H DMA Controller (8327) test and initialization.

14H System timer (8254) test and initialization

18H Memory refresh test; refresh occurrence verification (IRQ0)

1CH 1. Verifies CMOS shutdown byte, battery and check sum.

NOTE:

The CMOS shutdown byte verification assures that CMOS 0Fh area is fine to execute POST properly.

2. Initializes CMOS default setting

3. Initializes RTC time base

NOTE:

1EH 1. Search DRAM existence on each DRAM slot

2. DRAM type determination

2CH 1. Tests 384K base memory

2. Set default SS:SP = 0:400

NOTE:

30H System shadow RAM

20H 1. Tests keyboard controller (8041/8042)

2. Determines keyboard type (AT, XT, PS/2)

24H 1. Test programmable interrupt controller

2. Initializes system interrupt

26H Initializes GPIO

34H DRAM sizing

36H Initialize I/O APIC

3CH Sets interrupt service for POST

2DH Set CPU (s) multiple

3FH Enables/Disables USB Host Controller

At the beginning of POST, port 64 bit 2 (8042 system flag) is read to determine whether this POST is caused by cold or warm boot. If it is a cold boot, a complete POST is performed. If it is a warm boot, the chip initialization and memory test is eliminated from he POST routine.

These interrupts are disabled in order to avoid any mis-action happened during the POST routine.

Several parts of the POST routine require the system to be in protected mode. When returning to real mode from protected mode, the processor is reset, therefore POST is re-entered. In order to prevent re-initialization of the system, POST reads the shutdown code stored in location 0Fh in CMOS RAM. Then it jumps around the initialization procedure to the entry point.

The RTC has an embedded oscillator that generates 32.768 Hz frequency. To initialize the RTC time base, turn on this oscillator and set a divisor to 32768 so that RTC can count time correctly.

The 384K base memory area is tested for POST execution. The remaining

memory ares is tested later.

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Check Point Description

35H PCI pass 0

4EH Scan PnP Devices

4FH Config PnP Devices

40H Initial PCI (1)

41H Initial PCI (2)

42H Initial PCI (3)

44H Initial PCI (4)

45H Initial PCI (5)

50H Initializes video display

NOTE:

51H Copy F-seg from ROM into shadow RAM

54H Process VGA shadow region

4CH Check CPU brand, ID and external frequency

58H 1. Displays Acer (or OEM) logo (if necessary)

2. Displays Acer copyright message (if necessary).

3. Displays BIOS serial number.

59H Hook INT 1CH for Quiet Boot.

64H Tests keyboard interface

NOTE:

5CH Memory test (except the 384K base memory)

5EH Load Pentium Pro CPU update code

5AH Test SM RAM

5FH Enables/Disables USB Function

60H 1. Initializes SRAM cache capacity

2. Enables the cache function

70H Initializes parallel port(s)

74H Initializes parallel port(s)

78H Reset math coprocessor

7CH Check and initialize pointing device

80H Set security status

82H Prepare entering SETUP for user pressing CTRL + ALT DEL.

84H Keyboard device initialization

6CH 1. Tests and initializes FDD

2. The FDD LED should flash once and its head should be positioned

88H 1. Sets HDD type and features (i.e. transfer speed, mode,....)

2. Tests HDD controller

90H Displays POST status

93H Rehook INT 1CH for Quiet Boot

94H 1. Initializes I/O ROM

2. I/O ROM is an optional extension of the BIOS located on an installed add-on card as part of the I/O subsystem. POSt detects I/O ROMs and gives them opportunity to initialize themselves and their hardware environment.

96H Initializes PCI I/O ROM

A0H Sets time and day

A4H Initializes security features

A2H Initializes setup items

A8H Setup SMI parameters

If system has any display card, it should be initialized via its I/O ROM or

corresponding initialization program.

The keyboard LEDs should flash once

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Check Point Description

ACH 1. Enables NMI

2. Checks parity, if set

3. Clear screen

B0H 1. Checks power-on password

2. Displays configuration mode table

3. Clear memory buffer used for POST

B1H Bootint

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POST Error Messages List

If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages List” to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in “Error Symptoms List” on page 70

NOTE:

When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have done so, you must run a total system check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change. This system check can be done through the diagnostics program.

NOTE:

Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you replace the main board. Also check the power supply voltages if you have a “system no-power” condition.

If you are unable to correct the problem by using the “BIOS Messages List” table and “Error Symptoms List” table, go to “Undetermined Problems” on page 76.

NOTE:

To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause.

BIOS Messages Action/FRU

I/O Parity Error

CPU Clock Mismatch 1. Enter BIOS Setup and load the default settings.

Real Time Clock Error

CMOS Battery Bad

CMOS Checksum Error

Equipment Configuration Error 1. Ensure the system configuration set in BIOS Setup is

System Management Memory Bad

Memory Error at MMMM:SSSS:OOOOh

RAM Parity Error 1. Enter BIOS Setup to disable parity check.

PS/2 Keyboard Error or Keyboard Not Connected

PS/2 Keyboard Interface Error

PS/2 Keyboard Locked

Onboard xxx... Conflict(s) 1. Enter BIOS Setup and load the default settings.

Floppy Disk Controller Error

Floppy Drive A Error

Floppy Drive B Error

On Board Parallel Port Conflict(s)

On Board Serial Port 1 Conflict(s)

On Board Serial Port 2 Conflict(s)

Floppy Drive(s) Write Protected

Hard Disk Drive(s) Write Protected

1. S

2. Ensure BIOS setting for processor is set correctly.

1. Enter BIOS Setup and load the default settings.

2. RTC Battery.

3. System Board.

2. Enter BIOS Setup and load the default settings.

3. RTC battery.

1. Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets

2. Memory module.

3. System board.

2. Memory module

3. System board

1. Re-connect PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

2. Enter BIOS Setup and load the default settings.

3. PS/2 keyboard

4. PS/2 mouse

5. System board

2. Remove all adapter cards that are NOT factory-

1. Diskette drive cable/connection.

2. Diskette drive.

3. System board

1. Enter BIOS Setup and load the default settings.

2. Remove all adapter cards that are NOT factory-

1. Ensure that the diskette drive is not set to [Write

2. Load default settings in Setup.

ystem boa

correct.

System board

properly, then reboot the system.

installed, then reboot the system.

Protected] in the Security Options in BIOS Setup.

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BIOS Messages Action/FRU

IDE Drive 0 Error

IDE Drive 1 Error

IDE Drive 2 Error

IDE Drive 3 Error

IRQ Setting Error

Expansion ROM Allocation Fail

I/O Resource Conflict(s)

Memory Resource Conflict(s)

PCI Device Error 1. Load default settings in Setup.

PS/2 Pointing Device Interface Error

PS/2 Pointing Device Error

DMI Table Was Destroyed 1. Flash BIOS

Press CTRL + ALT + DEL key to enter Setup or F1 key to continue

Press ESC to turn off NMI, or any key to reboot 1. Press ESC to reject NMI error or press any other key

Insert system diskette and press ENTER key to reboot

1. Enter BIOS Setup and load the default settings.

2. Check IDE drive jumper.

3. IDE hard disk drive power.

4. IDE hard disk drive cable/connection.

5. IDE hard disk drive.

1. Load default settings in Setup.

2. Ent er BIOS Setup and set the

Assignments

then reboot the system.

3. Remove all adapter cards that are NOT factoryinstalled, then reboot the system

2. Ent er BIOS Setup and set the

Assignments

then reboot the system.

3. Remove all adapter cards that are NOT factoryinstalled, then reboot the system.

1. Re-connect PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

2. Enter BIOS Setup and load the default settings.

3. PS/2 mouse

4. PS/2 keyboard

5. System board

1. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL to enter Setup and

reconfigure the system.

to reboot the system.

1. Insert a bootable disk into the floppy disk drive or

remove this disk if a hard disk is installed.

of the

Reset Resource

PnP/PCI Options

Reset Resource

PnP/PCI Options

to Yes,

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Error Symptoms List

NOTE:

To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause

Error Symptom Action/FRU

Processor / Processor Fan

NOTE:

Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be

exactly set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems.

Processor fan does not run but power supply fan runs.

Processor test failed. 1. Processor

NOTE:

Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before

1. Ensure the system is not in power saving mode. See “Power Management” in chapter 2.

2. With the system power on, measure the voltage of processor fan

connector. Its reading should be +12V dc.

3. System board.

System board

System Board and Memory

diagnosing any system problems.

Memory test failed. 1. See "Memory"

Incorrect memory size shown or repeat ed during POST.

System works but fails to enter power saving mode when the is set to set in BIOS has elapsed.

System hangs before system boot. 1. See "Index of Symptoms"

System hangs after system boot. 1. Execute a system test and set it to stop at “Halt on Error” to see

Blinking cursor only; system does not work. 1. Diskette/IDE drive connection/cables

NOTE:

Power Management Mode

Enabled

, and power saving timer

Ensure the diskette drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup and its read/write head is

2. System board

1. Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets properly, then reboot the system.

2. Memory module.

3. System board.

1. Enter BIOS Setup and load default settings. In Windows 98, check settings in Power Management Property of Control Panel.

2. Reload software from Recovery CD.

2. See "Undetermined Problems"

the potential cause of the problem.

2. See “Undetermined Problems”.

2. Diskette/IDE disk drives

3. See “Undetermined Problems”.

4. System board

Diskette Drive

clean before diagnosing any diskette drive problems.

Media and drive are mismatched. 1. Ensure the diskette drive is configured correctly in the Disk

Drives of BIOS Setup.

2. Ensure the diskette drive is correctly formatted.

3. Diskette drive connection/cable

4. Diskette drive

5. System board

Diskette drive does not work. 1. Ensure the diskette drive is not set to

BIOS Setup.

2. Diskette drive power

3. Diskette drive connection/cable

4. Diskette drive

5. System board

in the Disk Drives of

None

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Error Symptom Action/FRU

Diskette drive read/write error. 1. Diskette.

Diskette drive LED comes on for more than 2 minutes when reading data.

Diskette drive LED fails to light, and the drive is unable to access for more than 2 minutes.

Diskette drive test failed. 1. Diskette

NOTE:

Ensure hard disk drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set correctly

2. Ensure the diskette drive is not set to

Security Options of BIOS Setup.

3. Diskette drive cable.

4. Diskette drive.

5. System board.

1. Diskette

2. Diskette drive connection/cable

3. Diskette drive

4. System board

1. Diskette

2. Diskette drive power

3. Diskette drive connection/cable

4. Diskette drive

5. System board

2. Diskette drive

3. Diskette drive cable

4. System board

Hard Disk Drive

Write protect

before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems.

Hard disk drive test failed. 1. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings.

Hard disk drive cannot format completely. 1. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings.

Hard disk drive has write error. 1. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings.

Hard disk drive LED fails to light, but system operates normally.

NOTE:

Ensure CD/DVD-ROM drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set

2. Hard disk drive cable.

3. Hard disk drive.

4. System board.

2. Hard disk drive cable.

3. Hard disk drive.

4. System board.

2. Hard disk drive.

1. With the system power on, measure the voltage of hard disk LED connector.

2. Hard drive LED cable.

CD/DVD-ROM Drive

correctly and its laser beam is clean before diagnosing any CD/DVD-ROM drive problems.

CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on but works normally.

CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before LED shutting off.

Software asks to reinstall disc.

Software displays a reading CD/DVD error.

CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot load or eject when the system is turned on and its eject button is pressed and held.

CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read and there are no messages are displayed.

1. CD/DVD-ROM drive

1. CD/DVD-ROM may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check with a known good disc.

2. CD/DVD-ROM is not inserted properly.

3. CD/DVD-ROM is damaged.

1. Disconnect all cables from CD/DVD-ROM drive except power cable, then press eject button to try to unload the disk.

2. CD/DVD-ROM drive power.

3. CD/DVD-ROM drive

1. CD may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check with a known good disc.

2. Ensure the C D/DVD-ROM driver is installed properly.

3. CD/DVD-ROM drive.

in the

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Error Symptom Action/FRU

CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but no sound output.

Real-time clock is inaccurate. 1. Ensure the information in the

Audio software program invokes but no sound comes from speakers.

Modem ring cannot wake up system from suspend mode.

Data/fax modem software program invokes but cannot receive/send data/fax

Fax/voice modem software program invokes but has no sound output. (Data files are received normally; voice from modem cannot be produced, but system sound feature works normally.)

Video memory test failed.

Video adapter failed.

Display problem:

- Incorrect colors

No high intensity

Missing, broken, or incorrect characters

Blank monitor(dark)

Blank monitor(bright)

Distorted image

Unreadable monitor

Error Beep Definition

Beep Code Error Message Description

2-1-2-2 DMA test failure DMA internal register test fail

2-1-1-1 8742 KBC failure KBC self test fail or not installed

2-1-2-1 Refresh failure System DRAM refresh cycle out of spec.

2-1-1-2 Shutdown byte R/W failure Shutdown byte in RTC/CMOS r/w test failure

2-2-2-1 Base 128K memory test failure The first 128KB of base memory r/w test failure

2-2-1-2 Flash ROM BIOS failure The BIOS code in flash ROM is corrupted

Beep Code Warning Message Description

2-1-1 VGA Video buffer error

1-1 Com Port Boot Console does not exist and message displayed to

terminal

Beep Code Warning Message Description

2-2-1-1-1 No Memory or EDO DIMM

2-2 100 MHz DIMM SPD rev. before 1.1 or unavailable

2-2-2-1-1 Mix EDO DIMM w/ SPD and SDRAM DIMM w/ SPD

2-2-2-1-1-1 66MHz SDRAM DIMM in 100MHz system

2-2-2-1 Mix registered DIMM and unregistered DIMM

NOTE:

"2" means long beep, "1" means short beep

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Boot Block Update Function Error Beep Definition

If any error occurred during boot block update process, the system will issue specific error beeps and accompanied with an error code to port 80h to indicate the error type. Below is the error codes/error beeps list.

Error Description

BIOS File Size Mismatch F1h 1 long, 1 short beeps

BIOS File Reading Error F2h 1 long, 1 short beeps

Model ID MIsmatch F3h 3 short beeps

Flash Memory Erase Error E1h 2 long, 1 short beeps

Flash Memory Programming Error (include failure on comparison)

Floppy Drive Not Installed D1h 2 short beeps

The successful beep defined as

Error code Error Beeps

E2h 2 long, 2 short beeps

TWO long beeps, ONE short beep

is 00h.

ONE long beep

then

and success code

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Undetermined Problems

If an error message is present, go to “POST Error Messages List” on page 68 . If you did not receive any messages, see if the symptom is listed in “or “Error Symptoms List” on page 70. If you still cannot solve the problem, continue with this check:

Check the power supply voltages. If the voltages are correct continue with the following steps:

Power off the system unit.

Perform the following checks, one by one, until you have isolated the problem FRU.

Load default settings in setup.

Check all system board jumper positions and switch settings.

Check all adapter card jumper positions.

Check all device jumper positions.

Check all cables and connectors for proper installation.

If the jumpers, switches and voltage settings are correct, remove or disconnect the following, one at a time:

10.

Non-Acer devices

External devices

Any adapter card (modem card, LAN card or video card, if installed)

CD/DVD-ROM drive

Diskette drive

Hard disk drive

DIMM

Processor

System board

11.

Power on the system unit.

12.

Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you find the failing device or adapter.

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Jumper and Connector Information

AcerPower Sx/Sxb Jumpers and Connectors

Refer to the following figure for the location of the jumpers and connectors on the main board:

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NOTE:

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SW1 and JP11 are only available in 99129-1M PCB.

AcerPower Sx and AcerPower Sxb were using the same mainboard with different part number because the BIOS used by both models were also different. AcerPower Sxb: 91.39J10.008, AcerPower Sx: 53.39J01.071.

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Connector Description

Connector No. Description

CN1 PS/2

CN2 USB/LAN

CN3 ATX power connector

CN4 COM port

CN5 Parallel/VGA/serial port 2

CN7 IDE2

CN8 IDE1

CN9 GAME/MIDI

CN11 Audio CD connector

CN12 Floppy Disk Drive

CN13 Hard Disk Drive LED

CN16 Fax voice modem

CN18 WAKE ON LAN

CN19 36-pin USB/AUDIO connector

CN20 RF connector

CN21 Slim CD-ROM connector

JP1 1/2: Disable on board codec

2/3: Enable on board codec

JP2 PWR LED

JP3 1/2, 4/5: 4M flash ROM

2/3, 5/6: 2M flash ROM

JP4 Reset

JP5 Intrusion

JP6 LAN LED

JP7 PWR switch

JP11 1/2: Clear CMOS

2/3: NOP, no operation

SW1 ON

OFF*

Set this to ON when CPU is packaged by FCPGA, hence, it can avoid system resource waste.

NOTE:

*: Default setting

Socket 370 co re/bus clock ratio

SW4 SW3 SW2 SW1 CPU SDRAM

00 00 66100

0 0 0 1 100 100

0 0 1 1 133 100

0 1 0 1 100 133

0 1 1 1 133 133

10 00 6666

NOTE:

There’s only 66/100 MHz allowable speed limit for 66/133 MHz SDRAM.

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AcerPower Sc Jumpers and Connectors

Refer to the following figure for the location of the jumpers and connectors on the main board:

NOTE: PCB No. 99129-2.

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Connector Description

Connector No. Description

CN1 PS/2 connectors

CN2 USB/LAN connectors

CN3 ATX power connector

CN5 Printer/VGA/COM2 connectors

CN7 IDE2 connector

CN8 IDE1 connector

CN9 GAME/MIDI port

CN10 12-pin AC’97 connector

CN11 Audio CD connector

CN12 Floppy Disk Drive connector

CN13 Hard Disk Drive LED connector

CN16 Fax voice modem connector

CN18 Wake-on LAN connector

CN22 Optional USB ports

CN23 Audio-in connector

JP1 1-2: Disable on board codec

2-3: Enable on board codec

JP2 Power LED connector

JP3 1-2 and 4-5: 4M flash ROM

2-3 and 5-6: 2M flash ROM

JP6 LAN LED connector

JP7 Power switch connector

SW1 ON

OFF*

NOTE: Set this to ON when CPU is packaged by

FCPGA, hence, it can avoid system resource waste.

NOTE: *: Default setting

Socket 370 core/bus clock ratio

SW4 SW3 SW2 SW1 CPU SDRAM

0 0 0 0 66 100

0 0 0 1 100 100

0 0 1 1 133 100

0 1 0 1 100 133

0 1 1 1 133 133

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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of AcerPower Sx. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).

NOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information

available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or

regulations on how best to dispose it, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.

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Picture No. Partname Description Part No.

CPU/Processor

NS CPU, 500MHz, Socket 370,

Celeron, Intel

NS CPU, 533MHz, Socket 370,

Celeron, Intel

NS CPU, 733MHz, 133MHz FSB,

Coppermine, Intel

NS CPU, 667MHz, Socket 370,

133MHz FSB, Coppermine, Intel

NS CPU, 600EBMHz, 133MHz

FSB, Coppermine, Intel

NS CPU, 533EBMHz, 133MHz

FSB, Socket 370, Coppermine, Intel

NS CPU, 750MHz, 100MHz FSB,

Coppermine, Intel

NS CPU, 700MHz, 100MHz FSB,

Socket 370, Coppermine, Intel

NS CPU, 650MHz, 100MHz FSB,

Socket 370, Coppermine, Intel

NS CPU, 600EMHz, 100MHz

FSB, Socket 370, Coppermine, Intel

NS CPU, 550MHz, 100MHz FSB,

Socket 370, Coppermine, Intel

NS CPU, 500EMHz, 100MHz

FSB, Coppermine, Intel

NS CPU fan module, 2 pins 2 pin fansink for Socket 370 90.00028.641

Celeron 500MHz, 128k OD 01.ICLON.500

Celeron 533MHz, 128k OD 01.ICLON.533

Coppermine 733MHz, 133MHz FSB, 256K

Coppermine 667MHz, 133MHz FSB, 256K

Coppermine 600EBMHz, 133MHz FSB, 256K

Coppermine 533EBMHz, 133MHz FSB, 256K

Coppermine 750MHz, 100MHz FSB, 256K

Coppermine 700MHz, 100MHz FSB, 256K

Coppermine 650MHz, 100MHz FSB, 256K

Coppermine 600EMHz, 100MHz FSB, 256K

Coppermine 550MHz, 100MHz FSB, 256K

Coppemine 500EMHz, 100MHz FSB, 256K

01.COPRM.73A

01.COPRM.66A

01.COPRM.60E

01.COPRM.53A

01.COPRM.75A

01.COPRM.70B

01.COPRM.65B

01.COPRM.60D

01.COPRM.550

01.COPRM.50B

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Memory

Monitor

Picture No. Partname Description Part No.

NS SDIMM, 32MB, PC-100,

Micro

NS SDIMM, 64MB, PC-100,

Micro

NS DIMM, 128MB, PC-100,

Micro

NS DIMM, 64MB, PC-133, Micro DIMM 64M

NS DIMM, 128MB, PC-133,

Micro

NS DIMM, 32MB, PC-100,

Siemens

NS DIMM, 64MB, PC-100,

Siemens

NS DIMM, 128MB, PC-100,

Siemens

NS DIMM, 64MB (8M*8), PC-

133, Siemens

NS DIMM, 128MB (8M*8), PC-

133, Siemens

NS Monitor, 15" , for AAC/

ACLA,110V

NS Monitor, 15", for ACI/AEB/

ACLA, 110V/220V

NS Monitor, 15", for ACI/ACLA,

110 V/2 20 V

NS Monitor, 15", for ACI, 110V/

220V

NS Monitor, 15", for STK,110V 1555-431/ API/Comel 91.71602.305

NS Monitor, 17", for Acer View

77C

NS Monitor, 17", for AAC/ACLA JD177H7M(0117708002)/

NS Monitor, 17" , for ACI/ACG JD177H7M(0117708003)/

NS Monitor,17", for ACI/ACLA JD177H7M(0117708004)/

NS Monitor,17", for ACI(Aus/Nez) JD177H7M(0117708005)/

NS Monitor, 17" , for STK/Taiwan JD177H7M(0117708006)/

SDIMM 32M MT4LSDT464AG-10EC5 / Micro

SDIMM 64M MT8LSDT864AG-10EC7/ Micro

SDIMM 128M MT16LSDT1664AG-10EC / Micro

MT8LSDT864AG133C7/ Micro

DIMM 128M MT16LSDT1664AG-133C7/ Micro

SDRAM 32M HYS64V4300GU-8(B)/ Siemens

SDRAM 64M HYS64V8300GU-8(B)/ Siemens

SDIMM 128M HYS64V16220GU-8(B)/ Siemens

DIMM 64MB HYS64V8300GU-7.5(B) / Siemens

DIMM 128MB HYS64V16220GU-7.5(B) / Siemens

1555-121 / API/Comel 91.71602.301

1555-410 / API/Comel 91.71602.302

1555-610 / API/Comel 91.71602.303

1555-510 / API/Comel 91.71602.304

MPRII 77c / API/Comel 91.70602.107

J71C / Jean

J71C /Jean

72.04464.L04

72.08864.L04

72.16164.L03

72.08864.L05

72.16664.L04

72.64430.L01

72.64830.L01

72.64162.L02

72.64830.L02

72.64162.L03

90.38A02.001

90.38A02.002

90.38A02.003

90.38A02.004

90.38A02.005

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Picture No. Partname Description Part No.

FDD/Floppy Disk Drive

HDD/Hard Disk Drive

CD-ROM drive

NS Monitor, 17" , for AMS JD177H7M(0117708008)/

NS Monitor, 17" , for AWE/ACG JD177H7T(0117708007)/

NS FDD, Panasonic FDD 1.44 JU-256A046P

NS 3.5", U8 4.3GB(U8 Series),

Seagate

NS 3.5", U8 8.6GB(U8 Series),

Seagate

NS 3.5",U8 13.0GB(U8 Series),

Seagate

NS 3.5", U8 17.2GB(U8 Series),

Seagate

NS 3.5", LCT 8.4GB( LCT8/EJ

Series ), Quantum

NS 3.5", LCT 13.0GB( LCT8/EJ

Series ), Quantum

NS 3.5", 10GB( Titan Series),

Maxtor

NS 3.5", 15GB( Titan Series),

Maxtor

NS 3.5", 20GB( Titan Series),

Maxtor

NS CD-ROM, 40X, API CD-ROM 40X API/640A-247

NS CD-ROM, 40X, AO (Flash

ROM)

NS CD-ROM, 40X, AO, EPROM CD-ROM 40X AO/CD-940E

J71C /Jean

ACER V.S

HDD 4.3GB Seagate/ ST34313A

HDD 8.6GB Seagate/ ST38410A

HDD 13GB Seagate/ ST313021A

HDD 17.2GB Seagate/ ST317221A

HDD 8.4GB Quantum/8.4AT LA08A

HDD 13GB Quantum/13AT LA13A

HDD 10GB Maxtor/91021U2 56.02A72.071

HDD 15GB Maxtor/91531U3 56.02B61.011

HDD 20GB Maxtor/ 2041U4 56.02B34.041

(Acer color)

CD-ROM 40X AO/ CD-940E Pro Rev.1.00

Pro (EPROM)

90.38A02.007

90.38A02.006

56.01057.194

56.02831.221

56.02A32.051

56.02A82.031

56.02B34.031

56.02A31.061

56.02A84.041

56.10212.021

91.24D37.407

91.24D37.406

DVD-ROM drive

NS DVD-ROM, 6X/24X, Hitachi DVD 6/24X HIT/GD2500BX 56.22000.011

Cables

NS DVD-ROM, 6X/32X, Hitachi DVD 6X/32X HITACHI/GD-

3000

NS DVD-ROM, 8X/40X, Hitachi DVD ROM 8/40 HIT/

GD5000BVIB

NS IDE Cable(w/i 3CONN) 350

HDD

C.A. 40P 3C 100+250MM ATA6 6 H6 1

56.2238A.021

56.2232G.001

50.92207.011

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Picture No. Partname Description Part No.

NS FDD cable(w/I 2 conn) C.A 34P 2C 280MM FDD

H61

50.92205.011

Main board

NS IDE Cable(w/I 3 CONN) 450

HDD

NS IDE Cable(w/I 2 CONN)

CDROM

NS Audio Cable W.A 4P 2C Audio 520MM

NS Audio Y Cable C.A 44P 2C 150MM MB/IF

NS Mainboard S57M MAIN BD S57M 55.39J01.01A

C.A 40P 3C 150+300MM IDE H61

C.A 40P 2C 350MM IDE H61 50.92206.011

H61

V66LT

50.92207.031

50.37702.041

50.33702.051

Boards

NS Modem board, WS-

5614PMMU

NS Modem board, 1456VQH20E MODEM D/F 56K ASKEY/

NS Modem board, T62M154.00 MODEM 56K D/F AMBIT/

NS Modem board, ANI-RA05P MODEM S/W 90 56 NETX/

MODEM

33.6(B )GVCSF1136HV+11R 16

1456VQH20E

MRT62M154

AMI-RA05P

54.09242.241

54.09551.051

54.09011.281

54.09301.001

NOTE: Models with Part No. 55.39J01.M03 can support 10/100M LAN (Embedded in SiS630 chipset), while

some models with Part No. 55.39J01.M06 will not support LAN even though chipsets are still present on the mainboard.

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Picture No. Partname Description Part No.

Power Supply

Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly

NS Lan board, 10/100MB, lan

card, Netxus

NS Lan board, 10/100MB, Lan

card, 3Com

NS Lan board, 10/100MB, Lan

card, Acer

NS Lan board, 10/100 MB, Lan

card, Acer

NS Power Supply, 145W(+5Vsb/

3A), API

NS Power Supply, 145W,(+5Vsb/

3A), Delta

NS Power Supply, 145W,

(+5Vsb/3A), High Power

NS Lower Case H61 ASSY L CASE H61 60.92210.003

LAN ANI/ALN-325/B50 PCI 10/100

3C905C-TX 10/100Mb Fast EtherLink XLWOL

NIC-559A LAN CARD W/O LOOKOUT

NIC-559A LAN CARD W/O BOOTROM

SPS 145W API/API-9502071

SPS 145W DELTA/DPS145PB-82A

SPS 145W HI-PWR/SIX145M3 V.B1

54.03111.001

54.03091.031

91.82610.103

91.82610.104

56.04145.551

56.04145.1Q1

56.04145.4U1

4 Upper Case H61 C ASE UP SECC 002 H61 30.92204.021

5 HDD EMI bracket CVR EMI EMPTY

5.25"(TOOL) H61

6 CD-ROM EMI bracket CVR HDD EMI (TOOLING)

SUS H61

34.92203.001

34.92201.001

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Picture No. Partname Description Part No.

3 Front Panel CHA ASSY BZL F CHA H61 60.92211.023

Screws

Miscellaneous

NS CD-ROM drive empty cover

002

NS FDD drive empty cover 002 CVR EMPTY 35 CHA HIPS

2 Drive Holder ASSY HDD HOLDER H61 60.92208.002

NS I/O Port Bracket ASSY PORT BRKT B2UL

14 Add-On board port BRKT BKT PORT SECC H51 33.94600.001

13 Add on board port BRKT,

SPS, Case, M/B screws

16 Back case screws SCRW MACH FLAT

NS HDD screws SCRW MACH BDG #6-32*3/

NS FDD, CDR,DVD screws SCRW PAN W/FLT SPG

NS HEX screws SCREW HEX I#4-40/O#4-40

8 Foot stand FOOT RUBBER SILICON

CVR EMPTY 525 CHA HIPS 002 61

002 H61

FGA H61

SCRW MACH PAN W/ SPG#6-32*5/16

M3*0.5P*8L NI

16" NI

M3*6L NI

L5.5 NI

H61

42.92221.011

42.92222.011

60.92206.111

86.1B526.7R9

86.5A524.8R0

86.4A5A6.012

86.1H524.6R0

34.00015.071

42.92223.001

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Picture No. Partname Description Part No.

NS Power switch knob CHA KNOB PWR CHA HIPS 002

H61

42.92219.011

NS Power switch knob spring SPRING POWER KNOB

SUS IDCMT/FU

17 Key lock KEY LOCK SUS430 IDK 34.00115.001

15 RTG Bracket port spring SPRING PLT (A) PBSPS T-

.15 H40

7 LED cable catch HOLDER WIRI NYLON66

IDC-DT

NS plate name for I/O port PLT NAME IO PORT for H61 40.92201.341

NS Mainboard Rubber Foot Rubber Foot T-6.8 IDB3 47.91012.001

18 Bracket port spring PLT SLOT (B) CU H40 31. 93401.001

34.02708.001

34.93409.001

42.02801.011

Keyboard

NS Switch/LED cable kit ASSY SWITCH/LED CABLE

PAC K H61

NS Keyboard, 104 key US, 52VL

API

NS Keyboard, US 104 key, 62C

API

KB 104 Key US/ 6511-V41/L 99.P0481.L41

KB US 104 KEY API 6511CX(62C)

6K.92201.001

91.62C07.041

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Picture No. Partname Description Part No.

Pointing Device

Speaker

NS Mouse, 2-button MOUSE LOGITECH 2

BUTTON/S42

NS Mouse, wheel MOUSE WHEEL LOGITECH/

S48A S61

NS Mouse, 2-button MUSXJ MOUSE 2 BUTTON

PRIMAX/MUSXJ

NS Mouse, wheel MOUSE WHEEL PRIMAX/

MOSXK D002

NS Speaker, USB, Midiland SPK USB PWR MIDILAND/

A-1 V66M

90.00026.915

90.35G26.001

90.00026.067

90.00026.070

90.38A12.003

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Model Definition and Configuration

The AcerPower Sx Model No. Define:

1. Trade Mark:

2. Brand Name: Acer

3. Description: SiS 630 chipset based PC system

4. Model No: AP Sx (Acer Power Sx) (S57M/H61)

5. Product Name: Acer Power Sx

The AcerPower Sc Model No. Define:

1. Trade Mark:

Appendix A

2. Brand Name: Acer

3. Description: SiS 630ET chipset based PC system

4. Model No: AP Sc (S57M-2/H61)

5. Product Name: Acer Power Sc

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92 Appendix A

Acer sx-sxb-sc Service Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

AcerPower Sx/Sxb/Sc

Revision History

Copyright

Disclaimer

Conventions

Preface

Table of Contents

Overview

AcerPower Sx Features

AcerPower Sc Features

Front Panel

Rear Panel

AcerPower Sx Main Board Layout

Keyboard

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Power Management Function (ACPI support function)

Entering Setup

System Information

Product Information

Disk Drives

Onboard Peripherals

Power Management

Boot Options

Date and Time

System Security

Advanced Options

Load Default Settings

Abort Settings Change

Exiting Setup

Removing a DIMM

Removing the CPU Fan-sink and CPU Board

Opening the Housing

Removing an Expansion Board

Removing a 3.5-inch Drive

Removing a 5.25-inch Drive

Removing the Main board

Removing a Daughterboard

Power-On Self-Test (POST)

POST Check Points

POST Error Messages List

Error Symptoms List

Error Beep Definition

Boot Block Update Function Error Beep Definition

Undetermined Problems

AcerPower Sx/Sxb Jumpers and Connectors