Mitsubishi Electric apricot VS660 System Product Manual

SYSTEM PRODUCT GUIDE

VS660

apricot

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

Mini-Tower System Product Guide

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Radio Frequency Interference Testing (USA) This equipment has been tested for radio frequency emissions and has been

certified to the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more information about compliance with FCC regulations about RFI, see Chapter 7 in this manual.

(Europe) This equipment complies with the relevant clauses of following European directives: 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC, and is able to bear the CE mark.

Safety This equipment meets or exceeds requirements for safety in the US (UL 1950),

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Intel387, and i486 are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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Third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

1 Product Description

Feature Summary ...................................................................................1-2

Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................................1-3

System Memory......................................................................................1-3

Cache Memory........................................................................................1-3

Enhanced PCI/IDE Peripheral Interface.............................................1-4

System I/O..............................................................................................1-4

System BIOS............................................................................................1-5

BIOS Upgrades ................................................................................1-5

Plug and Play..........................................................................................1-5

Expansion Slots.......................................................................................1-6

Power Management ...............................................................................1-6

Integrated 16-bit Audio .........................................................................1-6

Video Graphics Subsystem....................................................................1-7

Power Supply..........................................................................................1-7

System Security.......................................................................................1-7

Battery......................................................................................................1-8

Speaker.....................................................................................................1-8

2 Installing Your System

Selecting a Site.........................................................................................2-2

Checking the Input Voltage Setting .....................................................2-3

Checking the Power Cord .....................................................................2-4

Connecting Devices When Configuring the System..........................2-4

Before Installing Optional Items...........................................................2-4

System Front Panel Controls and Indicators ......................................2-5

Back Panel Connectors and Features...................................................2-6

Turning on the System at First Start-up...............................................2-7

Resetting the System ..............................................................................2-9

Using Keyboard Shortcuts.....................................................................2-9

Setting Fast and Slow CPU Modes..............................................2-10

Setting Up Add-in Boards and Drives...............................................2-10

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3 Using the Setup Program

Make a Record of the Setup Configuration.........................................3-1

Overview of the Setup Menu Screens.................................................. 3-2

Overview of the Setup Keys..................................................................3-3

Main BIOS Setup Screen........................................................................3-4

System Date......................................................................................3-4

System Time.....................................................................................3-4

Floppy Options................................................................................3-4

Primary IDE Master........................................................................3-4

Primary IDE Slave...........................................................................3-4

Secondary IDE Master....................................................................3-4

Secondary IDE Slave.......................................................................3-4

Language.......................................................................................... 3-4

Boot Options ....................................................................................3-5

Video Mode......................................................................................3-5

Mouse................................................................................................3-5

Base Memory ...................................................................................3-5

Extended Memory........................................................................... 3-5

Floppy Options Subscreen ....................................................................3-6

Floppy A:..........................................................................................3-6

Floppy B:...........................................................................................3-6

Floppy A: Type................................................................................3-6

Floppy B: Type.................................................................................3-6

IDE Configuration Subscreen ...............................................................3-7

IDE Device Configuration..............................................................3-7

Number of Cylinders......................................................................3-7

Number of Heads............................................................................3-7

Number of Sectors........................................................................... 3-7

Maximum Capacity.........................................................................3-7

IDE Translation Mode ....................................................................3-8

Multiple Sector Setting ...................................................................3-8

Fast Programmed I/O Modes........................................................3-8

Boot Options Subscreen......................................................................... 3-9

First Boot Device..............................................................................3-9

Second Boot Device.........................................................................3-9

Third Boot Device............................................................................3-9

Fourth Boot Device..........................................................................3-9

System Cache................................................................................... 3-9

Boot Speed...................................................................................... 3-10

Num Lock....................................................................................... 3-10

Setup Prompt.................................................................................3-10

Typematic Rate Programming..................................................... 3-10

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Typematic Rate Delay...................................................................3-10

Typematic Rate ..............................................................................3-10

Advanced Screen..................................................................................3-11

Processor Type...............................................................................3-11

Processor Speed.............................................................................3-11

Cache Size.......................................................................................3-11

Peripheral Configuration..............................................................3-11

Advanced Chipset Configuration ...............................................3-11

Power Management Configuration.............................................3-11

Plug and Play Configuration .......................................................3-11

Peripheral Configuration Subscreen..................................................3-12

Configuration Mode......................................................................3-12

PCI IDE Interface...........................................................................3-12

Floppy Interface.............................................................................3-12

Serial Port 1 Address.....................................................................3-12

Serial Port 2 Address.....................................................................3-13

Serial Port 2 IR Mode....................................................................3-13

Parallel Port Address....................................................................3-13

Parallel Port Mode.........................................................................3-13

Advanced Chipset Configuration Subscreen....................................3-14

Base Memory Size .........................................................................3-14

ISA LFB Size...................................................................................3-14

ISA LFB Base Address ..................................................................3-14

Video Palette Snoop......................................................................3-14

Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) .........................................................3-14

PCI Burst.........................................................................................3-14

Bank O SIMM Detected................................................................3-15

Bank 1 SIMM Detected .................................................................3-15

Power Management Configuration Subscreen.................................3-16

Advanced Power Management...................................................3-16

IDE Drive Power Down................................................................3-16

VESA Video Power Down............................................................3-16

Inactivity Timer .............................................................................3-16

Hot Key...........................................................................................3-16

Plug and Play Configuration Subscreen............................................3-17

Configuration Mode......................................................................3-17

Boot with PnP OS ..........................................................................3-17

ISA Shared Memory Size..............................................................3-17

ISA Shared Memory Base Address.............................................3-17

IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12..............................................................3-18

Security Screen......................................................................................3-19

Administrative and User Access Modes ....................................3-19

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Security Screen Options....................................................................... 3-20

User Password is ...........................................................................3-20

Administrative Password is......................................................... 3-20

Set User Password.........................................................................3-20

Set Administrative Password ......................................................3-20

Unattended Start ...........................................................................3-20

Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-)...................................................3-20

Exit Screen.............................................................................................3-21

Exit Saving Changes......................................................................3-21

Exit Discarding Changes..............................................................3-21

Load Setup Defaults...................................................................... 3-21

Discard Changes............................................................................ 3-21

4 Taking Your System Apart

Before You Begin....................................................................................4-1

Removing the Side cover.......................................................................4-3

Installing the Side cover ........................................................................4-5

Removing the Bezel................................................................................4-5

Installing the Bezel.................................................................................4-6

Add-in Board Considerations...............................................................4-7

Removing Expansion Slot Covers........................................................ 4-9

Removing Breakout Slot Covers....................................................4-9

Removing Standard Slot Covers .................................................4-10

Installing an Expansion Slot Cover....................................................4-11

Installing an Add-in Board..................................................................4-11

Removing an Add-in Board................................................................4-12

Removing the 3.5-inch Drive Carrier.................................................4-13

Installing the 3.5-inch Drive Carrier ..................................................4-14

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive.......................................................4-14

Installing a Floppy Disk Drive............................................................4-15

Installing a Drive in the 3.5-inch Drive Carrier................................ 4-16

Removing a Drive from the 3.5-inch Drive Carrier..........................4-17

Installing a 5.25-inch Device ...............................................................4-18

Removing a 5.25-inch Device..............................................................4-22

Removing the System Board...............................................................4-22

Installing the System Board .........................................................4-23

5 Installing and Configuring System Board Options

Before You Begin....................................................................................5-1

System Board Components...................................................................5-3

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Jumper Block Overview.........................................................................5-4

How to Disable Access to the Setup Program.............................5-7

How to Clear CMOS RAM.............................................................5-7

How to Clear the Password ...........................................................5-7

How to Set the ISA Bus Clock Speed Jumper..............................5-8

Installing an OverDrive

Clearance Requirements.................................................................5-9

Installing the Upgrade..................................................................5-10

Installing Single In-line Memory Modules (SIMMs) .......................5-13

Removing SIMMs.................................................................................5-16

Installing Video DRAM.......................................................................5-17

Replacing the Battery...........................................................................5-19

6 Solving Problems

Resetting the System ..............................................................................6-1

Troubleshooting Procedure...................................................................6-2

Problems at Initial System Start-up......................................................6-4

Problems After the System Has Been Running Correctly.................6-5

Problems Running New Application Software..................................6-6

Problems Operating Add-in Boards ....................................................6-7

Problems and Suggestions.....................................................................6-8

Error and Information Messages........................................................6-11

Beep Codes............................................................................................6-11

Error and Information Messages........................................................6-12

PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages.................................6-15

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Processor.....................................................5-9

7 Technical Reference

Safety Compliance..................................................................................7-1

Dimensions..............................................................................................7-1

System Environment..............................................................................7-1

Power Supply Specifications.................................................................7-2

AC Input...........................................................................................7-2

Power Supply Output.....................................................................7-2

Board Connectors ...................................................................................7-3

Primary Power Connector..............................................................7-3

Diskette Drive Connector...............................................................7-4

IDE Connectors................................................................................7-5

Hard Drive LED Connector ...........................................................7-6

Remote On/Off................................................................................7-7

Reset Connector...............................................................................7-8

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Sleep/Resume Connector...............................................................7-9

Infra-red Connector.......................................................................7-10

Speaker Connector ........................................................................7-11

Wave Table Connector..................................................................7-12

CD-ROM Audio Interface Connector......................................... 7-12

Voice Modem Audio Interface ....................................................7-12

VGA Connector .............................................................................7-13

VESA Feature Connector..............................................................7-14

ISA Connectors..............................................................................7-15

PCI Connectors..............................................................................7-18

System I/O Addresses..................................................................7-20

Memory Map .................................................................................7-22

Board Interrupts ............................................................................7-23

DMA................................................................................................7-24

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ..............................................7-25

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice (USA) ...........................7-25

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International) ...........7-26

A BIOS Update

BIOS Update...........................................................................................A-1

Using the Upgrade Utility.............................................................A-1

B Installing Software Drivers

Installing Plug and Play Software........................................................B-1

Installing Power Management Software.............................................B-2

Turning the System Off with APM Installed......................................B-2

Using the Suspend/Resume Feature...................................................B-3

C Optional Integrated Audio System

Audio System Features.........................................................................C-1

System Board Audio Connectors ........................................................C-2

CD-ROM-to-Audio Interface Connector..................................... C-2

Voice Modem Audio Interface Connector ..................................C-2

Audio Software......................................................................................C-2

Windows Software......................................................................... C-2

Audio Input..............................................................................C-2

Audio Mixer............................................................................. C-3

Audio Transport......................................................................C-3

DOS Software.................................................................................. C-3

CS32HMX.EXE ........................................................................C-3

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CS32MIX.EXE: .........................................................................C-3

CS4232C.EXE ...........................................................................C-3

CSACGUCD.EXE ....................................................................C-3

CS32DIAG.EXE........................................................................C-3

CS32INTR.EXE ........................................................................C-3

Basic Audio System Controls............................................................... C-4

How to Play a MIDI File................................................................C-4

How to Play a WAV File ...............................................................C-4

How to Control the Volume..........................................................C-4

How to Mix Sounds .......................................................................C-4

D Optional Graphics Controller

Installing Video Drivers........................................................................D-1

Using the Galileo Control Panel..........................................................D-2

Resolution........................................................................................D-3

Color Depth.....................................................................................D-3

Refresh Rate.....................................................................................D-3

Switches...........................................................................................D-3

Small/Large Fonts Enabled Switch ......................................D-3

Polygon and Ellipse Support Switches.................................D-3

About ...............................................................................................D-3

Available Resolutions ...........................................................................D-4

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Tables

5-1. System Board Jumper Block Settings...................................................5-5

5-2. ISA Bus Clock Speeds............................................................................5-8

5-3. Clearances for OverDrive Processor Upgrades..................................5-9

5-4. Required SIMM Speeds.......................................................................5-13

5-5. Memory Options...................................................................................5-14

D-1. Supported Resolutions..........................................................................D-4

Figures

2-1. Check the Input Voltage Setting...........................................................2-3

2-2. Mini-Tower Front Panel Controls and Indicators..............................2-5

2-3. Mini-Tower Back Panel Connectors and Features............................. 2-6

4-1. Removing the Side cover.......................................................................4-4

4-2. Removing the Bezel................................................................................4-6

4-3. System Slot Numbering Convention ...................................................4-7

4-4. Removing a Breakout Expansion Slot Cover......................................4-9

4-5. Removing an Expansion Slot Cover...................................................4-10

4-6. Installing an Add-in Board..................................................................4-12

4-7. Removing the 3.5-inch Drive Carrier.................................................4-13

4-8. Removing the Floppy Disk Drive.......................................................4-15

4-9. Installing an Internal Drive.................................................................4-17

4-10. Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels.......................................... 4-19

4-11. Installing the Snap-In Slide Rails........................................................4-20

4-12. Installing a 5.25-inch Device ...............................................................4-21

4-13. Removing the System Board...............................................................4-23

5-1. System Board Components...................................................................5-3

5-2. System Board Jumper Blocks................................................................5-6

5-3. Removing the CPU Clamp..................................................................5-11

5-4. Installing a Microprocessor Upgrade ................................................5-12

5-5. Installing SIMMs ..................................................................................5-15

5-6. Installing Video DRAM on the System Board..................................5-18

5-7. Replacing the Battery...........................................................................5-20

D-1. Galileo Graphics Control Panel...........................................................D-2

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Product Description

This manual describes the Mini-Tower system. This system is based on the Intel Pentium microprocessor. This chapter describes the principal features of the system.

After unpacking the system, make sure the following items are present and in good condition:

• System unit

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Power cord

If any item is damaged or missing, contact your system supplier. Save all boxes and packing material to repack the system in the future.

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Feature Summary

• Intel Pentium microprocessor

• Support for up to 128 MB of DRAM installed in single in-line memory

modules (SIMMs) (8 MB already installed)

• Onboard Crystal† audio system (optional)

• Onboard S3† Trio64V+† Graphics controller

• 82439 PCI chip set

• One 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch high-density diskette drive

• Optional CD-ROM drive

• Windows† 95-compatible Plug and Play capability

• Support for Advanced Power Management (APM)

• 200 watt power supply switchable between 115 and 230 V ac

• Three dedicated PCI slots

• Two dedicated ISA slots

• One combination slot for one PCI or ISA board

• AMIBIOS in a flash memory device; supports system setup and PCI

auto-configuration

• Two PCI/IDE peripheral connectors on the system board

• Two RS-232C-compatible 9-pin serial connectors

• One multimode, 25-pin Centronics†-compatible parallel port

• PS/2†-style keyboard and mouse connectors

• Speaker on the system board

• Backup battery for the CMOS RAM and real-time clock

• Optional processor cache SIMM

1-2 Product Description

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The system is designed to operate with the Intel Pentium microprocessor. The Pentium processor, in addition to its expanded data and addressing capabilities, includes the following features:

• Ready for next generation OverDrive processor

• Backward compatibility with Intel microprocessor architecture

• Onchip numeric coprocessor (compatible with the Intel486 DX

processor and compliant with ANSI/IEEE standard 754-1985)

• Onchip 16 KB cache (8 KB for data, 8 KB for code)

• Burst-mode bus cycles

Chapter 5 tells how to upgrade the CPU.

System Memory

The system supports base (conventional) and extended memory. Operating systems such as MS-DOS†, OS/2†, UNIX†, and all application programs use base memory. For better performance, Windows 95, OS/2 and UNIX as well as many MS-DOS applications use extended memory. For the system memory map, see Chapter 7.

The system supports up to 128 MB of DRAM. DRAM is implemented through four 72-pin single in-line memory modules (SIMMs). Chapter 5 tells how to install memory modules.

Cache Memory

The Pentium microprocessor includes 16 KB of cache on the chip. The core chip set includes a cache controller that supports secondary write-back cache memory. The system can support 256 KB of secondary cache memory.

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Enhanced PCI/IDE Peripheral Interface

The system provides two high speed, 32-bit PCI/IDE interfaces. Each PCI/IDE interface supports:

• Up to two IDE hard drives on the PCI bus

• PIO Mode 3 and 4 and AT API devices

• In conjunction with the system BIOS provides an option that supports

logical block addressing (LBA) of hard drives larger than 528 MB

If you are using third-party controllers or non-IDE hard disk drives, the system Setup program provides options that allow you to manually configure the controller functions.

System I/O

A single onboard I/O controller integrates the functions for the serial ports, parallel port, and diskette drive. This component provides

• Multimode bi-directional parallel port

− Standard mode: Centronics-compatible operation

− Support for Enhanced Parallel Port

− High-speed mode: support for Enhanced Capabilities Port

• Two RS-232C-compatible 9-pin serial ports.

• Industry standard diskette drive controller

• Real-time clock for the system

• Keyboard and mouse controller

1-4 Product Description

System BIOS

The system BIOS, from American Megatrends Incorporated (AMI), provides ISA and PCI compatibility. The BIOS is contained in a flash memory device on the system board. The BIOS provides the power-on self test (POST), the system Setup program, and a PCI and IDE auto-configuration utility.

The system BIOS is always shadowed. Shadowing allows any BIOS routines to be executed from fast 32-bit onboard DRAM instead of from the slower 8-bit flash device.

BIOS Upgrades

Because the BIOS is stored in a flash memory device, you can easily upgrade the BIOS without having to disassemble the system. The flash upgrade process can be done by running a utility from a diskette or hard disk, or over a network.

The DOS-based upgrade utility (Flash Memory Update Program, FMUP) has three main options:

• Update the flash BIOS from a file on disk.

• Copy the current BIOS code from the flash device to a disk file to

provide a backup if the upgrade cannot be finished.

• Compare the flash BIOS to a disk file to verify that the versions are the

same and make sure that the system has the correct BIOS version.

Appendix A tells how to run the BIOS upgrade utility. For information about the latest BIOS update, contact your service representative.

Plug and Play

Your system is fully Plug and Play compatible. Plug and Play makes it easier to add components to your system. This feature provides these important benefits:

• PCI cards and Plug and Play ISA cards are configured automatically

• IDE hard disks and main memory are configured automatically

• Windows 95 Plug and Play ready

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Expansion Slots

The system has two dedicated 16-bit ISA/AT-compatible, three dedicated PCI-compatible expansion slots, and one combination slot that can be used by either a PCI or an ISA board. See Chapter 4 for more information about expansion slots and installing add-in boards.

Power Management

Your system supports the Intel/Microsoft Advanced Power Management (APM) specification. Advanced Power Management consists of one or more layers of software that support power management in computer with power manageable hardware. Power Management works with APM-capable operating systems to reduce power consumption in your system. IDE hard drives and monitor/graphics card combinations that support the VESA DPMS standards can be put to sleep along with the processor after a userdefined period of inactivity. The system Setup program provides options for defining a time and a hotkey to enable the power saving mode.

Integrated 16-bit Audio

There is an optional integrated audio solution from Crystal that provides built in support for the following standards:

• Sound Blaster† Pro

• Multimedia PC Level 2

• MPU-401

The system includes software for getting the most out of your audio system. Appendix C tells more about the audio system and software.

1-6 Product Description

Video Graphics Subsystem

The graphics subsystem features the S3 Trio64V+ integrated PCI graphics controller. The Trio64V+ controller is a high performance graphics engine that provides the following features:

• Standard 1 MB of graphics memory, expandable to 2 MB

• Multiple screen resolutions/color densities available

• Support for 8-bit bi-directional VESA advanced feature connector

• Support for VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS)

monitor power savings modes

• Support for VESA Display Data Channel (DDC2B) that permits transfer

of monitor identification and resolution support data for ease of use

A VESA-compliant 8514/A feature connector is provided on the system board in addition to a standard 15-pin analog VGA connector on the back panel. The VESA pass-through connector is useful when an auxiliary video subsystem is installed in one of the expansion slots such as an 8514/A compatible video card or DVI board.

Appendix D tells more about the Trio64V+ graphics controller.

Power Supply

The system has a 200 watt power supply to provide power for onboard resources, add-in boards, and drives. A switch on the system back panel sets the power supply to operate at either

• 115 V ac (in the range of 90-135 V ac; 4 A)

• 230 V ac (in the range of 180-265 V ac; 2 A)

For power supply output ratings, see Chapter 7.

System Security

System security is provided by password options enabled through the Setup program (see Chapter 3).

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Battery

A battery on the system board provides power backup for the real-time clock and CMOS RAM. Chapter 5 provides information about replacing the battery.

You can set the time for the clock and the CMOS values by using the system BIOS Setup program, described in Chapter 3.

Speaker

A speaker is mounted on the system board. The speaker provides audible error code information (beep codes) during the power-on self test (POST) if the system cannot use the video interface. See Chapter 6 for beep code information.

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Installing Your System

This chapter explains how to set up your system, including

• Selecting a site

• Checking the input voltage setting and power cord

• Location of front and back panel connectors and controls

• Turning on the system at first start-up

• Turning the system off

• Resetting the system

• Using keyboard shortcuts

• Setting up drives

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Selecting a Site

The system is designed to operate in a typical commercial environment. Choose a site that is:

• Located near a grounded, three-pronged power outlet. For the United

States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 115 V ac or a

NEMA 6-15R outlet for 230 V ac. For other regions, this means a

grounded, three-pronged power outlet approved by the electrical code

of the region.

• Clean and dust-free.

• Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight.

• Away from sources of vibration or physical shock.

• Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical

devices (such as air conditioners, large fans, large electric motors, radio

and TV transmitters, and high-frequency security devices).

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Note

In geographic regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, we highly recommend you plug your system into a surge suppressor.

2-2 Installing Your System

Checking the Input Voltage Setting

A 200 watt power supply is integrated into the system to provide power for onboard resources, add-in boards, and drives. A switch on the system back panel (Figure 2-1) can be used to set the power supply to operate at:

• 115 V ac (in the range of 100 - 120 V ac), or

• 230 V ac (in the range of 220 - 240 V ac)

To verify that your system has the correct setting for your environment, check the input power selection switch. The voltage visible on the switch is the voltage the system is set to operate at. For power supply output ratings, see Chapter 7.

230

115

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Figure 2-1. Check the Input Voltage Setting

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Checking the Power Cord

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In some cases, the power cord supplied with this system may not be compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region. If this is true, you must obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following criteria:

• The cord must be rated for use with the available AC voltage, with a

• The AC plug must be terminated in a grounding-type male plug

• The connector at the product end must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, female

• The cord must be less than 14.8 feet (4.5 meters) long and be created with

Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required.

current rating that is at least 125% of the current rating of the product.

designed for use in your region. The plug ends must be labeled or

marked to indicate that they have been certified by an agency acceptable

in your region.

connector (or the equivalent EN 60 320 connector).

<HAR> (harmonized) or VDE certified cordage.

Connecting Devices When Configuring the System

To configure the system, you must add a monitor, a graphics controller, and a keyboard to the system. If the system normally operates without a monitor or keyboard (for example, as a network server), you may remove these devices after configuring the system.

Before Installing Optional Items

Before installing other items, such as drives, add-in boards, software, and a mouse, connect a keyboard and a monitor, and let the power-on self test (POST) run. Then, add your drives, boards, system board components, and software. Be sure to follow the warnings and cautions in Chapter 4.

• If you need to run Setup, refer to Chapter 3.

• Chapter 4 tells how to remove and replace system components.

• Chapter 5 tells how to install and configure system board components.

If the POST is not successful, see "Turning on the System at First Startup" in this chapter and "Problems at Initial System Start-up" in Chapter 6.

2-4 Installing Your System

System Front Panel Controls and Indicators

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Figure 2-2. Mini-Tower Front Panel Controls and Indicators

A. Diskette eject button. Press to eject a diskette from the drive. B. Diskette drive light. Turns on when the system reads or writes data to a

diskette.

C. Bay for 5.25-inch devices, shown with three plastic filler panels in place. D. Power control button. Press to turn on the system. E. Power on/off light. Turns on when the system power is on; blinks when

in power saving/sleep mode.

F. Hard disk light. Turns on when the system reads or writes data to an

IDE hard disk.

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Back Panel Connectors and Features

K B C

L D

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Figure 2-3. Mini-Tower Back Panel Connectors and Features

A. Input voltage select switch B. 9-pin serial port connector COM1 C. 9-pin serial port connector COM2 D. PS/2-style mouse/keyboard connector E. PS/2-style mouse/keyboard connector F. Video graphics connector G. Line-out/speaker jack (may not be fitted) H. Line-in jack (may not be fitted) I. Microphone jack (may not be fitted) J. Add-in board expansion slots K. Socket for AC power input L. Power supply fan M. Parallel port connector N. Knock outs for additional I/O ports O. MIDI and dual game port connector (may not be fitted) P. Padlock slot (padlock not included)

2-6 Installing Your System

Turning on the System at First Start-up

To power up the system for the first time, follow these steps:

1. All system components such as a video monitor and keyboard should be connected before turning on the system. All connections should be made while the system is off.

2. Connect the female end of the AC power cord into the AC power input socket at the rear of the system, and plug the male end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

3. Turn on power to the monitor.

4. Press the power button at the front of the system (the green power LED on the front panel will go on). The system will power up and immediately begin the power-on self test (POST).

When you boot the system, the POST checks the settings stored in CMOS RAM against the actual hardware configuration. During the memory test, the POST displays the amount of memory that it has tested. The POST takes approximately 15 seconds to complete. If you want to go into the Setup program, press the <F1> key after the POST starts the memory test, but before the system boots up (see Setup, Chapter 3). Your next step after booting depends on what POST finds. See the following possibilities:

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What happens What to do

If the settings in CMOS RAM configuration, and if the POST does not find any errors, the power-on testing continues.

If the POST finds a fatal error (an error that prevents the system from continuing the boot process), it generates a series of beeps. A specific number of beeps indicates a certain error message.

If the POST finds a non-fatal error (an error that doesn't stop the boot process from continuing), the system displays a message in the following format:

Error message line 1 Error message line 2 Press <F1> for Setup, <Esc> to Boot

If you need to reconfigure the system setup, start the Setup program.

If you need to begin again, reboot the system. Press <Ctrl + Alt + Del>.

match

the hardware

No action needed.

Record the number of beeps. See Chapter 7 for a description of the system beep codes and troubleshooting procedures.

Locate the error message in Chapter 7, and take action as indicated under the explanation for the error message. If needed, run the Setup program.

Press <F1> after the POST starts the memory test,

system boots up.

five seconds to press <F1> to enter Setup before the boot process continues.

but before the

You have about

2-8 Installing Your System

Resetting the System

To reset the system, press the key sequence:

You can also reset the system by shutting system power off and then powering back up. To do this:

1. Press the front panel power control button.

2. Wait at least 20 seconds.

3. Press the power button. The system will power up and immediately begin the power-on self test (POST).

Resetting the system will:

• Clear the system memory

• Restart the power-on self test (POST)

• Reinitialize all peripherals

• Load the operating system

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

The keyboard controller supports using shortcuts to reset the system (soft boot) and toggle between fast (turbo) and slow CPU speed.

Normally the CPU runs in fast (turbo) mode at its full rated speed. Some application software requires running the system in slow mode. Changing to fast mode by using shortcuts may not be supported by some systems or by some applications, in which case you can specify fast or slow mode by using the Setup program. For instance the set slow or fast mode keyboard shortcut will not work if the CPU is being operated in protected mode. (When you operate Windows in enhanced mode, the CPU is operating in protected mode.)

The numbers and symbols in the following tables refer to the keys on the numeric keypad.

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Setting Fast and Slow CPU Modes

To do the following Press at the same time

Set slow (deturbo) mode: (You’ll hear a lowtone beep.)

Set fast (turbo) mode: System runs at the full rated speed of the CPU. (You’ll hear a hightone beep.)

Setting Up Add-in Boards and Drives

Chapter 4 explains how to physically install add-in boards and drives. The system is fully Plug and Play compatible. With Plug and Play capability, the system automatically configures IDE hard disk drives, diskette drives, PCI cards, and Plug and Play ISA add-in boards.

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2-10 Installing Your System

Using the Setup Program

This chapter tells how to use the Setup program that is built into the system BIOS. The Setup program makes it possible to change and store system configuration information such as the types of peripherals that are installed, the boot-up sequence for the system, and enabling or disabling the power management support. The Setup information is stored in CMOS random access memory (RAM) and is backed up by a battery when power to the system is off.

If the system does not operate as described here, see the chapter titled “Solving Problems” for problem descriptions and error messages.

If you want to go into the Setup program, press the <F1> key after the POST starts the memory test, but before the system boots up. You have about five seconds to press <F1> to enter Setup before the boot process continues.

Make a Record of the Setup Configuration

To make sure you have a reference to the Setup values for your system, we recommend you write down the current settings and keep this record up-todate.

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