Acer V70MA system User's Guide

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User’s Guide
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Copyright 1998 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transm itted, 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 this company.
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This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, m erchantability or f itness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, 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. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the pr oduc t and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be block ed by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
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9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product, m ake sur e that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the ex tension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b. If liquid has been spilled into the product c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water d. If the product does not operate nor mally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other c ontrols may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service
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14. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a ris k of f ire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.
15. Warning! The battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of it in fire. Keep away from children and dispose of any used battery promptly.
16. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).
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DANGER
INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET.
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN.
ATTENTION
RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE. EN CAS
D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.
VARO
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARNING!
OSYNLING LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÄLEN.
VARNING
OSYNLING LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
STIRRA EJ IN I STRÄLEN.
ADVARSEL
LASERSTRÄLING VED ÄBNING. SE IKKE IND I STRÄLEN.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1
LOUKAN 1 LASERLAITE
PRODUIT LASER
CATEGORIE 1
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.
Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende
type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
VORSICHT!
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz
nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
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Note:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1:

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2:

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

This user’s guide aims to give you all the necessar y information about the system board, such as system board layout, onboard components , jumper settings, cac he and memory configurations, and other internal devices.

Conventions

The following are the conventions used in this manual:
NOTE
Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic.
WARNING
Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
CAUTION
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.
IMPORTANT
Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
TIP
Tells how to accomplish a procedure with fewer steps through little shortcuts.
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1 Major Components.........................................................2
2 System Board Layout.....................................................4
3 Jumpers and Connectors...............................................5
3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations...................5
3.2 Jumper Settings..............................................6
3.3 Onboard Connector Functions........................8
4 Installation Precautions..................................................9
4.1 ESD Precautions.............................................9
4.2 Pre-installation Instructions.............................9
4.3 Post-installation Instructions.........................10
5 Memory Configurations................................................11
5.1 Installing a DIMM..........................................11
5.2 Removing a DIMM........................................12
5.3 Reconfiguring the System.............................13
6 Second-level Cache.....................................................14
7 Upgrading the CPU......................................................14
7.1 Removing the CPU.......................................14
7.2 Installing the Upgrade CPU ..........................15
8 IDE Hard Disk Sup port................................................17
9 Video Function.............................................................18
10 Audio Function.............................................................20
11 Expansion Cards..........................................................21
11.1 Installing a PCI Card.....................................21
11.2 Installing ISA Cards ......................................22
12 USB..............................................................................23
13 Wireless Communication Feature ...............................24
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14 Hardware Monitoring Function.....................................24
15 Wake-on Ring-in Function...........................................24
16 Wake-on LAN Function ...............................................25
17 Error Messages ...........................................................25
17.1 Software Error Messages.............................25
17.2 System Error Messages...............................25
17.3 Correcting Error Conditions..........................28
List of Figures
1 System Board Layout.....................................................4
2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations..........5
3 Installing a DIMM .........................................................12
4 Removing a DIMM.......................................................13
5 Removing the CPU......................................................15
6 Installing a CPU ...........................................................16
7 Attaching the Heatsink and Fan to the CPU................16
8 Connecting External Audio Peripherals .......................20
9 Installing a PCI Card....................................................21
10 Installing an ISA Card ..................................................23
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List of Tables
1 Jumper Settings.............................................................6
2 System Board Connectors .............................................8
3 Memory Configurations ................................................11
4 Second-level Cache Configurations.............................14
5 IDE Hard Disk Configuration........................................17
6 Supported Video Resolutions.......................................18
7 System Error Messages...............................................26
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