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  • Page 1 AcerPower 8600 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Model Number :_________________________________ Serial Number :_________________________________ Purchase Date : _________________________________ Place of Purchase : _________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer incorporated. All trademarks, registered trademarks and/or service marks are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    Notices FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: Use Conditions

    Notices Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

  • Page 6: Year 2000 Compliance Statement

    Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http:// www.acer.com.tw/service/y2k/ Laser Compliance Statement The CD-ROM drive in this computer is a laser product.

  • Page 7: Lithium Battery Statement

    VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Lithium Battery Statement 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.
  • Page 8 viii Notices...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notices ............iii Chapter 1 Getting Started .
  • Page 10 Table of Contents System Information ......... 44 Product Information .
  • Page 11 Installing a AGP Card........101 Removing a AGP Card ........102 Index.
  • Page 12 Table of Contents...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1...
  • Page 14 This chapter gives you a general introduction of the system unit and tells you how to select a site and set up the system. It also includes a simple troubleshooting section to allow you to check your system before you ask for technical support.

  • Page 15: Overview

    Overview The AcerPower 8600 is an all-in-one, high-performance system that supports the Intel Pentium III CPU. It utilizes the PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) and the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus designs. Both designs improve system performance, enabling the system to support various multimedia functions and applications.

  • Page 16: Preinstallation

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Preinstallation The preinstallation process involves the following activities: Selecting a site Unpacking components Selecting a Site Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer: Determine the best site for your system. Cable paths should not run near equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters, televisions, copy machines, or heating and air-conditioning equipment.

  • Page 17: Features

    Features The basic configuration consists of a system unit, a keyboard, a CD- ROM drive, a diskette drive, a fixed disk drive and a mouse. Front Panel The figure below shows the system unit front panel. Component Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive eject button CD-ROM drive Drive bay cover for additional 5.25-inch storage...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Rear Panel The figure below shows the system unit rear panel. Component System main power switch Voltage selector System power socket USB ports PS/2 mouse port Parallel port Game/MIDI port...

  • Page 19: Internal Components

    Internal Components The figure below shows the system unit internal components. Component VGA/Monitor port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port 1 Serial port 2 Speaker-out/Line-out port Line-in port Microphone-in port Add-on card brackets...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started Component Power supply PCI socket System Board Hard disk drive Floppy disk drive Metal bracket for additional hard disk drives AGP slot AMR slot...

  • Page 21: Connecting System Components

    Connecting System Components Caution: Do not turn on the system main power switch on the rear panel of the system or plug the system in until you finish connecting all system components. The following sections show how to connect each component to the system: Connecting the Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket on the rear panel.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Monitor

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting the Monitor Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel. Connecting the Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Printer (Optional)

    Connecting the Printer (optional) Check your printer before you connect it to your system. If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel port on the rear panel. If you have a serial printer or other serial peripheral, connect it to the serial port (COM2).

  • Page 24: Connecting Multimedia Components

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting Multimedia Components Your system also supports optional multimedia features. Connect the multimedia components as shown below:...

  • Page 25: Connecting To The Network (Optional)

    Connecting to the Network (optional) Your system may come with a LAN (Local Area Network) card for network connection. To connect your system to the network, plug the network cable into the card’s network port.

  • Page 26: Connecting Usb Devices (Optional)

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting USB Devices (optional) The USB ports on the rear panel enable the system to support additional serial devices without using up your system resources. To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into a USB port on the rear panel.

  • Page 27: Turning On Your Computer

    Turning On Your Computer After you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn on your computer: Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. Locate the system main power switch on the back of the system and turn it on.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Getting Started Press the power button located on the front of the system unit.. When the system finishes booting, the computer is now ready for use.

  • Page 29: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning Off Your Computer Turn off all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. Press the power button located on the front of the system unit for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button puts the system in Suspend mode only.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Troubleshooting If you encounter a hardware problem, we recommend you to review the following suggestions before calling for service: General failure Are all cables securely plugged? Are all system components and peripherals turned on? Is the system main power switch on? Is the power outlet burned out? You may check this by plugging in and turning on some other piece of equipment.
  • Page 31 Is the printer cable connected to the correct port (serial or parallel)? Are your application and the printer configured for the same operating values? Be sure there is no conflict with any port on the add-on card. For details, check the documentation that came with your printer.

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Error Messages In the event that you receive an error message, do not continue using the computer. Note the message and take corrective action immediately. This section describes the different types of error messages and suggests corrective measures. There are two general types of error messages: Software System...
  • Page 33 Error Message Equipment Configuration Error Expansion ROM Allocation Fail Floppy Disk Controller Error Floppy Drive A Error Floppy Drive B Error Floppy Drive(s) Write Protected Hard Disk Drive(s) Write Protected IDE Drive 0 Error IDE Drive 1 Error IDE Drive 2 Error IDE Drive 3 Error Insert system diskette and press <Enter>...
  • Page 34 Chapter 1 Getting Started Error Message I/O Resource Conflict(s) IRQ Setting Error Memory Error at MMMM:SSSS:OOOOh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh Memory Resource Conflict(s) Onboard Parallel Port Conflict Onboard Serial Port 1 Conflict(s) Onboard Serial Port 2 Conflict(s) Onboard XXX... Conflicts Press Ctrl_Alt_Esc key to enter Setup or F1 key to continue...

  • Page 35: Correcting Error Conditions

    Error Message PS/2 Keyboard Interface Error PS/2 Pointing Device Error PS/2 Pointing Device Interface Error PS/2 Keyboard Locked RAM Parity Error Real-time Clock error System Management Memory Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, the "Press F1 to continue" error message is caused by a configuration problem which can be easily corrected.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 Getting Started If you have purchased a new hard disk drive and your computer cannot detect it or access it after installing it, it may be because your disk is not physically formatted. Physically format the disk using the FDISK and FORMAT commands.

  • Page 37: Chapter 2 System Board Information

    System Board Information Chapter 2...
  • Page 38 This system board is uniquely-designed to support not only the common features found in today’s high-performance system boards, but the multimedia functions as well. This chapter gives a detailed discussion of the board’s components and features.

  • Page 39: Features

    Features This high-performance system board comes with the following components and features: Components Intel Pentium III processor with 512-KB second-level cache running at 450, 500, 533, 600 and 667 MHz and up Two Rambus in-line memory modules (RIMM) sockets that accept 64-, 128-, 256- and 512-MB 184-pin RIMM (RIMM) modules, allowing memory upgrade of up to 1 GB On-board Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) master...
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 System Board Information Power Management USB support Hardware Monitoring...

  • Page 41: Board Layout

    Board Layout Your system board should look just like the following figure: The following table lists the components that you will find on the system board: Component USB ports PS/2 keyboard port Serial port 1 Parallel port Serial port 2 Game/Midi port Speaker-out/Line-out port Line-in port...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 System Board Information Component Microphone-in port AMR socket Voice modem connector CD-in connector PCI slots Floppy disk drive connector AGP socket IDE 1 connector IDE 2 connector RIMM sockets ATX power supply connector CPU socket PS/2 mouse port...

  • Page 43: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors Refer to the following figure for the location of the jumpers and connectors on the system board: The following table lists the onboard jumpers, their respective functions and possible settings: Jumper Function and Settings Password Check Check password Bypass password (default) Boot Block Write disable (default)
  • Page 44 Chapter 2 System Board Information The following table lists the onboard connectors and their respective functions: Connector CN10 CN11 CN12 CN13 CN14 CN16 CN17 CN19 RIMM 1, 2 PCI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Function USB upgrade connector ATX power connector Lower: Keyboard, Upper: Mouse Lower left: Serial 1;...
  • Page 45 Connector Function Power LED Housing Intrusion conn. Reset key Power switch...

  • Page 46: Floppy Disk/Hard Disk Support

    Chapter 2 System Board Information Floppy Disk/Hard Disk Support The board comes with an enhanced PCI IDE controller that supports PIO mode 4 and Ultra DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode data transfers. Two PCI IDE interfaces are mounted on the board to enable the system to support a maximum of four IDE hard disks, or any other IDE devices.

  • Page 47: Video Function

    Video Function The system board comes with a 3-D super AGP socket. The AGP bus architecture is considered to be the best solution for 3-D applications because its greater bandwidth is capable of speeding up the VGA bus to better meet the requirements of 3-D applications.

  • Page 48: Audio Function

    Chapter 2 System Board Information Audio Function For its audio solution, the board comes with an ICH audio controller and the following ports (CN10): Mono microphone port Stereo line-in port Stereo line-out port Game/MIDI port These connectors enable the system to accommodate external audio devices.

  • Page 49: Usb Support

    USB Support USB is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low and medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem/ISDN. With USB, complex cable connections at the back panel of your PC can be eliminated.

  • Page 50: Hardware Monitoring Function

    Chapter 2 System Board Information Hardware Monitoring Function The Hardware Monitoring function allows you to check the system resources, either locally or in a computer network, by using software such as ASM Pro Suite. This is a desktop management program that offers SMART (System Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) for checking local or network connected systems.

  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Bios Information

    BIOS Information Chapter 3...
  • Page 52 This chapter contains detailed discussion about the BIOS utility. You will need this information for reconfiguring your system or for resetting your system back to its original settings in case you have reconfigured it improperly.
  • Page 53 The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your system’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the “Run Setup” message, you will need to run this utility.

  • Page 54: Entering Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Information Entering Setup To enter Setup, press the key combination Ctrl-Alt-Esc upon boot up. Important! You must press Ctrl-Alt-Esc simultaneously while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time. The “Setup Utility” main menu then appearsThe system supports two BIOS Utility levels: Basic and Advanced.
  • Page 55 The following screen shows the “Setup Utility Advanced Options” main menuNote: The F8 key works only when you are in the main Advanced Options Memory/Cache Options PnP/PCI Options <ALT+H> Key Help menu. This means that you can activate the Advanced Level only when you are in the main menu.

  • Page 56: System Information

    Chapter 3 BIOS Information System Information The following screen appears if you select “System Information” from the main menu. Processor ---------------------- Pentium III Processor Speed ---------------- 500 MHz Level 1 Cache ----------------- 32 KB, Enabled Level 2 Cache ------------------ 512 KB, Enabled Floppy Drive A ----------------- 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch Floppy Drive B ----------------- None IDE Primary Channel Master ----- Hard Disk, 10242 MB...
  • Page 57 Description Parameter Floppy Drive A Shows the floppy drive A type. Floppy Drive B Shows the floppy drive B type. IDE Primary Specifies the current Channel Master configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter 1st Bank 2nd Bank Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse Description Indicates the type of DRAM installed in the RIMM 1 socket. The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. Indicates the type of DRAM installed in the RIMM 2 socket.

  • Page 59: Product Information

    Product Information The screen below appears if you select “Product Information” from themain menu: Product Name ------------------ V68X System S/N -------------------- Main Board ID ----------------- Main Board S/N ---------------- 55.35901.021 System BIOS Version ------------ V4.0 SMBIOS Version ----------------- The Product Information menu contains general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter SMBIOS Version Description 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 SM BIOS utility installed in your system.

  • Page 61: Disk Drives

    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:The following Floppy Drive A --------[1.44 MB 3.5-inch] Floppy Drive B --------[ *IDE Primary Channel Master *IDE Primary Channel Slave *IDE Secondary Channel Master *IDE Secondary Channel Slave...
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter IDE Primary Channel Slave IDE Secondary Channel Master IDE Secondary Channel Slave The following screen appears if you press the F8 key. Device Detection Mode Hard Disk LBA Mode ---------- [ Hard Disk Block Mode -------- [ Hard Disk 32 Bit Access ----- [ Enabled ] Advance PIO Mode ------------ [ DMA Transfer Mode ----------- [...
  • Page 63 The following table describes the parameters found in these submenus. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Device Lets you specify the type of hard Detection disk installed in your system. If Mode you want BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk, select Auto .
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Hard Disk Block Mode Hard Disk 32 Bit Access Advanced PIO Mode Transfer Mode Description 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...

  • Page 65: Onboard Peripherals

    Onboard Peripherals The “Onboard Peripherals” menu allows you to configure the onboard devices. Selecting this option from the main menu displays the following screen:The following table describes the parameters Serial Port 1 -------------------[Enabled ] Base Address -----------------[3F8h] IRQ --------------------------[ 4 Serial Port 2 -------------------[Enabled ] Base Address -----------------[2F8h] IRQ --------------------------[ 3...
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Serial Port 2 Base Address Parallel Port Base Address Description Lets you assign an interrupt for each serial port. This parameter is configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is enabled. Let you enable or disable the serial port 2.
  • Page 67 Parameter Description 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 Allows you to assign a Channel DMA channel for the ECP parallel port function. This parameter is configurable only if you select the Extended Capabilities Port...

  • Page 68: Power Management

    Chapter 3 BIOS Information Power Management The “Power Management” menu lets you configure the system power- management feature. It works only under APM mode. The following screen shows the “Power Management” parameters and their default settings:The following table describes the parameters Power Management Mode ----------[ Enabled ] IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer --[ Off ] System Sleep Timer -----------[ 30...
  • Page 69 Parameter Description System Sleep Automatically puts the Timer 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.
  • Page 70 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Resume Time ACPI Sleep State Description If the RTC alarm is enabled, set time for the system to wake up. If the ACPI sleep state is set to S1, all the components are working normally, only the CPU is in sleep state.

  • Page 71: Boot Options

    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 Sequence 1st [Floppy Disk A:] 2nd [ Hard Disk C: ] 3rd [ IDE CD-ROM Fast Boot ------------------------ [ Silent Boot ---------------------- [Enabled] Num Lock After Boot -------------- [Disabled ]...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Fast Boot Silent Boot Num Lock After Boot Memory Test Configuration Table Description Allows you to define your system’s booting process, whether to skip some POST routines or proceed with the normal booting process. When enabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during...
  • Page 73 Parameter Description Update BIOS with Set this parameter to Boot Block Enabled if you want to replace the existing BIOS in the Flash ROM. Then insert the floppy disk containing the new BIOS in the floppy drive. When you reset the system, it will automatically read the BIOS file contained in the floppy disk (i.e., the first...

  • Page 74: Date And Time

    Chapter 3 BIOS Information Date and Time The following screen appears if you select the “Date and Time” option from the main menu: Date ------------------[Sat Nov 02, 2097] Time ------------------[21:54:49] The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Date Time...

  • Page 75: System Security

    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 ---------[ User Password---------------[ ------ ] Disk Drive Control Floppy Drive-------------[ Normal ] Hard Disk Drive ----------[ Normal ]...
  • Page 76 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter User Password Disk Drive Control Floppy Drive Hard Disk Drive Processor Serial Number Description Secures your system against unauthorized use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system. Allows you to protect your system’s floppy drive and hard disk data from being...

  • Page 77: Setting A Password

    Setting a Password Make sure that JP2 is set to 2-3 (bypass password). You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup password does not exist and JP2 is set to 1-2 (password check enabled). By default, JP2 is set to 2-3 (bypass password).

  • Page 78: Changing Or Removing The Password

    Chapter 3 BIOS Information Select “Yes” to save the changes and reboot the system. After rebooting, turn off the system then open the housing. 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.
  • Page 79 Open the system housing and set JP2 to 2-3 to bypass the password function. 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.

  • Page 80: Advanced Options

    Chapter 3 BIOS Information Advanced Options Note: The Advanced Options selection is available only in the Advanced Level. The “Advanced Options” menu allows you to configure the system memory and PCI device settings. The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters: Memory/Cache Options PnP/PCI Options Caution: Do not change any settings in the Advanced Options menu if...

  • Page 81: Memory/Cache Options

    Memory/Cache Options Selecting “Memory/Cache Options” from the Advanced Options menu displays the following screen: Level 1 Cache -------------------- [ Enabled Level 2 Cache -------------------- [ Enabled Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for - [ System CPU Frequency Multiplier ---------- [ 3X Memory Parity Mode ---------------- [ Disabled ] UPS Function --------------------- [ Disabled ] RIMM Bus Clock --------------------- [...
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Memory at 15MB- 16MB Reserved CPU Frequency Multiplier Memory Parity Mode UPS function Description 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.
  • Page 83 Parameter Description RIMM Bus Clock (PC 700, PC 800) 133 CPU Frequency (PC 600, PC 800) 100 CPU Frequency Options...

  • Page 84: Pnp/Pci Options

    Chapter 3 BIOS Information PnP/PCI Options The “PnP/PCI Options” allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen: PCI IRQ Setting -------- [ PCI Slot 1 ----------- [--] PCI Slot 2 ----------- [--] PCI Slot 3 ----------- [--] PCI Slot 4 ----------- [--] PCI Slot 5 ----------- [--]...
  • Page 85 Parameter Description PCI IRQ Allows you to assign the Sharing same IRQ to two different devices. VGA Palette Enables the palette snooping Snoop 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 DAC (Digital Analog Converter, a color data...
  • Page 86 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Reset Resource Assignments Description When enabled, avoids IRQ conflicts when installing non- PnP and PnP PCI cards. This clears all resource assignments and allows BIOS to reassign resources to all installed PnP devices the next time the system boots.

  • Page 87: System Event Log

    System Event Log The “System Event Log” enables you to record and monitor events that occur in your system like excessive system temperature, fan stops, and others. This feature allows you to specify the appropriate settings for your system’s event handling. Selecting this option from the Main Menu displays the following screen: System Event Logging Event Logging -------------------- [ Disabled...

  • Page 88: View Event Log

    Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Event Logging Clear Event Logs View Event Log The “View Event Log” allows you to open the system event log file for viewing. None Description This parameter allows you to enable or disable the event logging function of your system.

  • Page 89: Load Default Settings

    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: Do you want to load default settings? Load Default Settings...

  • Page 90: Abort Settings Change

    Chapter 3 BIOS Information Abort Settings Change Selecting the “Abort Settings Change” option from the main menu displays the following dialog box: Choosing “Yes” discards all the changes that you have made and reverts the parameters to their previously saved settings. Choosing “No”...

  • Page 91: Exiting Setup

    Exiting Setup To exit the BIOS utility, simply press Esc. The following dialog box appears: Do you really want to exit SETUP? Select “Yes” to exit Setup. Select “No” to return to the main menu. If you have made changes in the parameter settings, you will be asked if you want to keep the changes made to the BIOS.
  • Page 92 Chapter 3 BIOS Information...

  • Page 93: Chapter 4 Upgrading The System

    Upgrading the System Chapter 4...
  • Page 94 This chapter tells you how to remove and replace the system housing, and to install optional components to upgrade the system. It gives brief and clear instructions accompanied by mechanical illustrations showing how to perform each described procedure.

  • Page 95: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and post-installation instructions. ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a system component.

  • Page 96: Post-Installation Instructions

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. Post-installation Instructions Observe the following after installing a system component: See to it that the components are installed according to the step- by-step instructions in their respective sections.

  • Page 97: Opening The System

    Opening the System Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the preinstallation instructions on page 83. This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional components inside the system unit.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Housing Cover

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Replacing the Housing Cover Hold the cover as shown and slide it back into place.. Replace the screws and turn it clockwise to secure the cover.

  • Page 99: Installing Additional Memory

    Installing Additional Memory The system memory is upgradeable to a maximum of 1 GB via two 184-pin RIMM sockets on the system board. These RIMM sockets accept PC-600, 700 and 800 compliant RIMMs with 64-, 128-, 256- and 512-MB capacities. See “Board Layout” on page 29 for the location of the RIMM sockets.
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System RIMM 1 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB RIMM 2 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 512 MB 1024 MB or 1 GB Total Memory 320 MB 384 MB 512 MB 768 MB...

  • Page 101: Installing A Rimm

    Installing a RIMM Open the clips on the socket. Align the RIMM with the socket. Press the RIMM into the socket until the clips lock into the RIMM. Note: The RIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a RIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly.

  • Page 102: Removing A Rimm

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Removing a RIMM Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the RIMM. Gently pull the RIMM out of the socket.

  • Page 103: Installing A C-Rimm

    Installing a C-RIMM Note: The C-RIMM module is needed for the RIMM module to function properly, because the RIMM module only work in series. Open the clips on the socket. Align the C-RIMM with the socket. Press the C-RIMM into the socket until the clips lock into the C- RIMM.

  • Page 104: Removing A C-Rimm

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Removing a C-RIMM Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the C-RIMM. Gently pull the C-RIMM out of the socket. Reconfiguring the System 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.

  • Page 105: Upgrading The Cpu

    Upgrading the CPU Removing the CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 83 when installing or removing a system component. Before you can replace or upgrade your processor, you need to remove the previously installed processor on the system board. Follow these steps to remove the CPU: On the system board, locate the CPU mounted on the socket.
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Gently pull the CPU straight up from its socket.

  • Page 107: Installing The Upgrade Cpu

    Installing the Upgrade CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 83 when installing or removing a system component. Before you proceed, make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU socket. Follow these steps to install the upgrade CPU: Insert the CPU as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 108 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System “Jumpers and Connectors” on page 31 for the location of the connectors on the system board. Warning! The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. Never touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.

  • Page 109: Replacing The Hard Disk

    Replacing the Hard Disk Follow these steps to replace the hard disk drive: Remove the cover as shown on page 85. Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the metal bracket frame. Pull out the hard disk drive and remove the power cable and disk drive cable as shown below..
  • Page 110 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Install a new 3.5-inch hard disk drive and connect the disk drive cable and power cable Secure the hard disk with the fours screws that you have removed previously.. Reinstall the housing cover as shown on page 86. Make sure that the other ends of the diskette drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the system board.

  • Page 111: Installing And Removing A Pci Card

    Installing and Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Card Locate an empty PCI slot on the system board. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty PCI slot. Remove the PCI card from its protective packaging. Align then insert the PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.

  • Page 112: Removing A Pci Card

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Secure the card to the housing with a screw. Reinstall the housing cover (see page 86). When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the PCI devices. Removing a PCI Card To remove a PCI card, simply reverse the instructions listed under the “Installing a PCI Card”...

  • Page 113: Installing And Removing A Agp Card

    Installing and Removing a AGP Card Installing a AGP Card Locate an empty AGP slot on the system board. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty AGP slot. Remove the AGP card from its protective packaging. Align then insert the AGP card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.

  • Page 114: Removing A Agp Card

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Secure the card to the housing with a screw. Reinstall the housing cover (see page 86). When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the AGP devices. Removing a AGP Card To remove a AGP card, simply reverse the instructions listed under the “Installing a AGP Card”...
  • Page 115 Index abort settings change ACPI Advanced level Advanced Options PnP/PCI audio function Basic level 41–79 BIOS utility board layout Boot Options boot sequence configuration table fast boot language type memory test Num Lock after boot silent boot update BIOS with boot block computer performance connecting components...
  • Page 116 Load default settings main menu Memory Cache Options CPU frequency multiplier level 1 cache level 2 cache memory at 15MB - 16MB reserved for memory parity mode RIMM Bus Clock UPS function MIDI Onboard Device Settings floppy disk controller IDE controller PS/2 mouse controller USB host controller USB legacy mode...
  • Page 117 level 1 cache level 2 cache parallel port processor processor speed PS/2 mouse serial port 1 serial port 2 total memory system introduction system reconfiguration System Security disk drive control floppy drive hard disk drive processor serial number Supervisor password User password troubleshooting turning off computer...

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