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Acer 9100 System Manual

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  • Page 1 $FHU $OWRV % System Guide...
  • Page 2 &RS\ULJKW Copyright 1998 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
  • Page 3 Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 4 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, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
  • Page 5 15. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from children and dispose of used battery promptly. 16. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit.
  • Page 6 )&& &ODVV % 5DGLR )UHTXHQF\ ,QWHUIHUHQFH 6WDWHPHQW Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started This system guide aims to give you all the necessary information to enable you to operate the Altos 9100B system. Manual Structure This system guide consists of four chapters. Chapter 1 System Housing This chapter describes the assembly and disassembly of the system housing.
  • Page 8 Conventions The following are the conventions used in this manual: Text entered by user Option Items , etc. viii Represents text input by the user. Represents options that you can select on the screen. Represent the actual keys that you have to press on the keyboard.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    7DEOH RI &RQWHQWV Chapter 1 System Housing Positioning the System Housing... 0-1 Standalone System ... 0-1 Against a Wall ... 0-2 Transporting the System ... 0-3 Features ... 0-4 Front Panel ... 0-4 Rear Panel ... 0-5 Internal Structure... 0-6 Opening the Housing Panels...
  • Page 10 Connecting a Keyboard ... 0-29 Connecting a Mouse... 0-30 Connecting a Printer... 0-31 Complete System Connections ... 0-32 Chapter 2 System Board Major Components... 1-3 System Board Layout... 1-4 Jumpers and Connectors ... 1-5 Jumper Settings ... 1-6 Connector Functions... 1-6 ESD Precautions...
  • Page 11 CPU Board Layout ... 2-1 CPU Board Jumpers and Connectors... 2-2 Jumper Settings ... 2-2 Connector Functions... 2-3 Memory Upgrade ... 2-4 Memory Configurations ... 2-4 Installing a DIMM... 2-5 Removing a DIMM ... 2-6 Reconfiguring the System... 2-7 Installing a Pentium II Processor ... 2-8 Installing the Processor Heatsink and Fan ...
  • Page 12 Floppy Drive B ... 3-5 IDE Primary Channel Master ... 3-6 IDE Primary Channel Slave... 3-6 Total Memory ... 3-6 Serial Port 1 ... Serial Port 2 ... Parallel Port ... 3-6 Pointing Device ... 3-7 Memory Parity Mode ... 3-7 Onboard USB ...
  • Page 13 Memory Test ... 3-19 Initialize SCSI Before IDE ... 3-19 System Boot Drive ... 3-20 Boot from IDE CD-ROM ... 3-20 Advanced Configuration... 3-21 Onboard Devices Configuration... 3-22 PnP/PCI System Configuration... 3-28 Memory/Cache Configuration ... 3-33 Non-PnP ISA Device Configuration ... 3-35 System Security Setup...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 System Housing

    Chapter 0 System Housing This installation guide describes the features of the system housing and tells you how to install the basic system components such as disk drives, system board, or expansion boards. Descriptive illustrations accompany the installation procedures. If you receive a complete system, the basic components are already installed.

  • Page 15: Against A Wall

    Against a Wall Figure B Figure A Fans Fans 5~10 cm Fans Facing a Wall When standing the housing with the fans facing a wall, leave a space of 5~10 cm from the wall to allow air circulation, then position the legs as in Figure A.

  • Page 16: Transporting The System

    Transporting the System The housing has a handle on top and two wheels behind the feet to facilitate moving to short distances. Rotate the feet inward before moving the housing. When transporting the housing, pull out the handle, at the same time lifting the unit front a few inches from the floor.

  • Page 17: Features

    Features Front Panel Power LED Hard Disk Drive LED Keylock RDM LED Power Switch 5.25-inch Drive Bay 3.5-inch Drive SCSI Hard Disk Drive Trays Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Power Supply Bays Power Socket 1 Power Socket 2 Mouse Port Keyboard Port Video Port Parallel Port RJ-45 Connector USB Connector Expansion Slots SCSI Expansion Slot System Housing...

  • Page 19: Internal Structure

    Internal Structure The following figure shows the housing internal structure and some of the basic system components. Power Supply Metal Plate (covering two redundant power supply modules) CPU Board Expansion Slot Brackets System Board Backplane Board SCSI Drive Trays 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch Drive Bays Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 20: Opening The Housing Panels

    Opening the Housing Panels Upper Front Panel Hold the left edge of the upper front panel to open it and gain access to the diskette drive bays. The housing keys are inside the front panel. System Housing...

  • Page 21: Lower Front Panel

    Lower Front Panel Unlock the housing with the key. Pull the lower panel to access the drive trays. You cannot remove the key after you have unlocked the housing. only when you lock the housing again. You can remove it Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 22: Left Panel

    Left Panel Pull on the key to swing the left panel open. If necessary, you may use a screwdriver to pry open the panel. System Housing...

  • Page 23: Installing Disk Drives

    Installing Disk Drives Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord before installing or removing diskette drives. 3.5-inch Drive Open the lower front panel. Remove the upper panel including its frame by pressing the latch underside and pulling the panel out. 0-10 Altos 9100B System Guide...
  • Page 24 Remove the screw attaching the 3.5-inch drive frame to the housing. Secure a 3.5-inch drive on the frame with four screws. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with a screw. Connect the diskette drive cables. System Housing 0-11...
  • Page 25 5.25-inch Drive You may install a CD-ROM, digital audio tape (DAT), hard disk, diskette drive or any other 5.25-inch device into the drive bay. Open the lower front panel. Remove the upper panel including its frame by pressing the latch underside and pulling the panel out.

  • Page 26: Hard Disk

    Hard Disk Pull out a drive tray. Place a hard disk on the tray and secure it with four screws. System Housing 0-13...
  • Page 27 Insert the tray back into the housing. Make sure to push back the drive tray handle in place before pushing the tray in completely. The tray does not fit in if the handle is not in place. Connect the hard disk cables. If you installed a SCSI backplane board into the housing, see the backplane board manual for hard disk installation instructions.

  • Page 28: Upgrading To Two Redundant Power Supply Modules

    Upgrading to Two Redundant Power Supply Modules Follow the instructions in this section when you want to upgrade to two 420W redundant power supply modules. To reduce the risk of electric shock, make sure to disconnect all power supply cables from the wall socket before opening the system housing.
  • Page 29 When finished disconnecting all the cables attached to the inner side of the right door, open and remove the right door. Be careful when opening and removing the right door to avoid damaging the power sharing board attached to its inner side. Remove the screws that secure the power supply holding plate.
  • Page 30 Slide the holding plate to the right for about an inch. Pull out the lower part of the holding plate and unhook the upper part from the housing roof. You may need to pull the plate downward to remove it easier. System Housing 0-17...
  • Page 31 Remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the upper power supply bay to the rear panel. 10. Remove the screws that secure the power supply module. In the process, make sure to support the module with your hand. 0-18 Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 32: Installing The Power Supply Modules

    Installing the Power Supply Modules After you have removed all the screws that secure the existing power supply module to the lower bay, carefully move the module to the upper power supply bay. When in place, secure the first power supply with screws. Get the second redundant power supply ready.
  • Page 33 Connect all the power supply cables to the connectors on the power sharing board. Make sure to connect the connectors of power supply 1 to the three upper connectors on the power sharing board. Connect the connectors of power supply 2 to the three lower connectors on the power sharing board.
  • Page 34 12. Reconnect the disk drives power connectors. 13. Reinstall the holding plate by inserting the upper part to the rail on the inner side of the housing roof, then fitting in the lower part. 14. Slide the holding plate to the left until it fits completely and the screw holes match.

  • Page 35: Installing A System Board

    Installing a System Board The housing accommodates various system board sizes. You can rearrange the pegs on the system board plate to fit the board that you wish to install. If you have not done so, open the housing following the steps in the Opening the Housing Panel section.

  • Page 36: Installing An Expansion Board

    Installing an Expansion Board Remove an expansion slot bracket cover. Save the screw to secure the expansion board. System Housing 0-23...
  • Page 37 Align an expansion board with the open slot and insert the golden fingers into the expansion bus connector. Secure the board with a screw. 0-24 Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 38: Installing A Cpu Board

    Installing a CPU Board If your system board does not include a CPU socket, follow these steps to install a CPU board. Locate the CPU board connector in the system board. Insert the board into the connector. Make sure that the board is properly seated in the connector.
  • Page 39 Align the plastic support bar with the board edge. Insert the right end of the plastic bar to the hole on the side of the backplane board and the left end to the hole on the rear panel. Left End 0-26 Right End Altos 9100B System Guide...
  • Page 40 Insert the left end of the metal support bar tabs to the holes on the rear panel and align the right end to the screw holes on the side of the backplane board. Secure the metal bar with two screws. System Housing 0-27...

  • Page 41: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Connecting a Monitor 0-28 Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 42: Connecting A Keyboard

    Connecting a Keyboard System Housing 0-29...

  • Page 43: Connecting A Mouse

    Connecting a Mouse 0-30 Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 44: Connecting A Printer

    Connecting a Printer System Housing 0-31...

  • Page 45: Complete System Connections

    Complete System Connections 0-32 Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 46: Chapter 2 System Board

    Chapter 1 System Board The system board is a dual-processor system board built on an ATX baseboard that supports the Intel Pentium II CPU processor running at 266/66 MHz, 300/66 MHz, 333/66 MHz, 350/100 MHz, 400/100 MHz, and future Intel Pentium II processors. It contains an exclusive connector for the CPU board that carries two slots for the Pentium II CPU modules.
  • Page 47 The system board supports two optional features, ASM Pro and the remote diagnostic management (RDM), that allow better server management. ASM Pro detects problems in CPU thermal condition, CPU working voltage detection ( 12V/ 5V/3.3V/1.5V), and PCI bus utilization calculation. It also detects if the CPU fan or the chassis fan malfunctions.

  • Page 48: Major Components

    Major Components The system board has the following major components: CPU board slot Two ISA and five PCI bus slots 256-KB Flash ROM for system BIOS System clock/calendar with battery backup One 50-pin Fast SCSI and two 68-pin Wide SCSI interfaces One RDM interface with two 24-pin connectors IDE hard disk and diskette drive interfaces Onboard 1-MB Video DRAM...

  • Page 49: System Board Layout

    System Board Layout 1 Mouse port 2 Keyboard port 3 Parallel port 4 Video port 5 RJ-45 connector 6 USB connector 7 LAN controller 8 PCI slots 9 ISA slots Flash ROM BIOS SCSI chipsets Wide SCSI connectors CPU board connectors Narrow SCSI connector Diskette drive connector PCI chipset...

  • Page 50: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors Jumpers are prefixed “JP”. Connectors are prefixed “CN”. jumper or connector represents pin 1. BIOS Utility The blackened pin of a...

  • Page 51: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Jumper Power Supply BIOS Type Password Security 5V Standby Source SCSI Channel 1 High-Byte Termination VGA Feature Connector Functions Connector COM 1 COM 2 CN3, U1, U5 Power connectors PS/2 mouse (above) / keyboard (below) connectors Standby power connector for 420W standard SPS CN6, CN7 RDM connectors Default setting...
  • Page 52 Connector Power connector (connects to the system power button on the front panel) Standby power connector for 200W standard SPS (also used for 420W redundant SPS) CN10 Pin 1 and pin 2 for power LED CN11 Signal connector for redundant power supply CN12 NMI signal connector CN13...

  • Page 53: Esd Precautions

    ESD Precautions Always observe following precautions before installing a system component: Do not remove a component from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most electronic component stores.

  • Page 54: Video Memory Upgrade

    Video Memory Upgrade Larger video memory allows you to display higher resolutions and more colors. The system board comes with a 1-MB video memory onboard upgradable to 2 MB. Follow these steps to upgrade the video memory: Locate the video DRAM upgrade sockets labeled U36 and U37 on the system board.
  • Page 55 The following table lists the video resolutions that the system supports: Display Refresh Resolution Rate 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 48 int. 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600...
  • Page 56 Display Refresh Resolution Rate 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 int. interlaced BIOS Utility Horizontal Pixel Clock Frequency (KHz) (MHz) 74.6 77.9 1-11...

  • Page 57: Installing Expansion Cards

    Installing Expansion Cards Installing a PCI Card To install PCI cards: Locate the PCI slot(s) on the mainboard. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite to the empty PCI slot. Insert a PCI card into the slot. properly seated. Secure the card to the housing with a screw. When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the PCI devices.
  • Page 58 Remove all PnP cards installed in the system, if any. Install non-PnP ISA cards. Turn on the system. Use Windows 95 or ICU to manually assign the appropriate IRQs to the cards. This ensures that BIOS will not use the resources assigned to the non-PnP ISA cards.

  • Page 59: Asm Pro

    ASM Pro ASM Pro is a server management tool based on the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). It detects server problems related to the CPU thermal condition, 5V/3.3V/1.5V detection, or PCI bus utilization calculation. This feature is designed primarily for server supervisors and management information system (MIS) personnel to help them detect errors or potential trouble spots in their network servers through a single management station.

  • Page 60: Remote Diagnostic Management

    Remote Diagnostic Management Remote Diagnostic Management (RDM) is a network management tool that utilizes modems and telephone lines to control a host of servers from a remote station. It monitors and analyzes the server condition, updates the BIOS settings if necessary, or reboots the server in the event of failure and quickly returns it to normal operation.

  • Page 61: Error Messages

    Error Messages Do not continue using the computer if you receive an error message of any type. Note the message and take corrective action. section explains the different types of error messages and corresponding corrective measures. There are two general types of error messages: Software System Software Error Messages...
  • Page 62 Message Diskette Drive Controller Error or Not Installed Diskette Drive Error Diskette Drive A Type Mismatch Diskette Drive B Type Mismatch Equipment Configuration Error Hard disk Controller Error Hard disk 0 Error Hard disk 1 Error Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Keyboard Interface Error Memory Error at:...

  • Page 63: Correcting Error Conditions

    Message Onboard Serial Port 1 Conflict Onboard Serial Port 2 Conflict Onboard Parallel Port Conflict Pointing Device Error Pointing Device Interface Error Press F1 key to continue or Ctrl-Alt-Esc for Setup Real Time Clock Error CPU BIOS Code Mismatch Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, if an error message says "Press F1 to continue,"...
  • Page 64 If you cannot access a new disk, it may be because your disk is not properly formatted. Format the disk first using the FDISK and FORMAT commands. Check that all connectors and boards are securely plugged in. If you go through the corrective steps above and still receive an error message, the cause may be an equipment malfunction.

  • Page 65: Chapter 3 Cpu Board

    Chapter 2 CPU Board The CPU board carries two sockets to support a powerful dual-CPU configuration. The sockets accommodate the new Intel Pentium II CPU running at 266/66, 300/66, 333/66, 350/100, 400/100, or future Intel Pentium II processors and higher. The board comes with four DRAM banks composed of four 168-pin dual-inline memory module (DIMM) sockets that accommodate Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) DIMMs.

  • Page 66: Cpu Board Jumpers And Connectors

    CPU Board Jumpers and Connectors Jumpers are prefixed “JP”. Connectors are prefixed “CN”. jumper represents pin 1. Jumper Settings JP1 Settings 1-2-3 4-5-6 1-2 Closed 4-5 Closed 7-8 Closed 1-2 Closed 4-5 Closed 8-9 Closed 1-2 Closed 4-5 Closed 7-8 Closed 1-2 Closed 4-5 Closed 8-9 Closed...

  • Page 67: Connector Functions

    Connector Functions Connector CPU 2 Fan connector CPU 2 Thermal Detection connector CPU 1 Fan connector CPU 1 Thermal Detection connector CPU Board Function...

  • Page 68: Memory Upgrade

    Memory Upgrade The CPU board comes with four 168-pin sockets, labeled DIMM1 to DIMM4, that accommodate single-density and double-density, unbuffered or registered SDRAM DIMMs. The SDRAM DIMMs should work under 3.3 volts, 5 volts memory devices are not supported. Memory timing setting of 66 MHz are defined under unbuffered DIMM specifications while 100 MHz are defined under Intel PC-100 SDRAM and PC registered DIMM specifications.

  • Page 69: Installing A Dimm

    Bank 1 Bank 2 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB The above configurations are only some of the available memory combinations. When upgrading memory, simply install DIMMs into any of the empty sockets.

  • Page 70: Removing A Dimm

    Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM, press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before you press the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket. Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 71: Reconfiguring The System

    Reconfiguring the System You must enter Setup after installing or removing DIMMs to reconfigure the system. Follow these steps to reconfigure the system: Turn the system on. indicating that the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS. Simultaneously Press warning message appears indicating an incorrect memory configuration.

  • Page 72: Installing A Pentium Ii Processor

    Installing a Pentium II Processor You must install the heatsink and fan before you install the processor module into the socket on the CPU board. The Pentium II processor module comes with holes on one side to hold the clips of the heatsink and fan. The upper set of holes (near the latches) on the processor are wider and should match the wider ends of the clips on the heatsink.
  • Page 73 Remove the thermal tape protector at the back of the heatsink. Insert the wide clip ends into the wide holes on the processor and the narrow clip ends into the narrow holes. CPU Board...
  • Page 74 Use a screwdriver to press and lock in the wide end of a clip first. Then without lifting the screwdriver, point it downward to press and lock the narrow end of the clip. Repeat step 3 to lock the other clip. 2-10 Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 75: Installing The Processor Module

    Installing the Processor Module Follow these steps to install the Pentium II processor module into the socket on the CPU board. Place the retention mechanism over the processor socket on the CPU board. Secure it with the screws that came with the package.
  • Page 76 Press down the processor module until the golden fingers completely fit into the socket. Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module into place. Locate the fan connectors on the system board and connect the fan cables. 2-12 Altos 9100B System Guide...

  • Page 77: Uninstalling The Processor

    Uninstalling the Processor Removing the Processor from the Slot Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II processor module from the slot. Detach the fan cables from the connectors on the system board. Unlock the latches that secure the processor module. Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket.

  • Page 78: Removing The Processor Heatsink And Fan

    Removing the Processor Heatsink and Fan Follow these steps to remove the processor heatsink and fan: Insert a flat-type screwdriver to one of the wide clip ends of the processor heatsink and fan. Push the clip end to release clip from the processor. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to release the other clip.
  • Page 79 When you have released both clips, take off the processor heatsink and fan. CPU Board 2-15...

  • Page 80: Installing The Termination Board

    Installing the Termination Board When you use only one slot on the CPU board, you must install a termination board into the empty slot. Follow these steps to install the termination board: Position the termination board over the empty slot. Carefully insert the golden fingers of the termination board into the slot until the board fits completely.

  • Page 81: Cpu Board Installation

    CPU Board Installation After setting the jumpers and installing memory modules and CPUs, install the CPU board into the CPU board slot on the system board. Follow these steps to install the CPU board: Position the CPU board over the slot on the system board such that the component side (CPU side) faces upward.

  • Page 82: Chapter 4 Bios Utility

    Chapter 3 The BIOS Utility allows you to view your system’s configuration settings. Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM.

  • Page 83: Entering Setup

    Entering Setup To enter Setup, simultaneously press the key combination You must press system is booting. does not work during any other time. The BIOS Utility main menu then appears: System Information Product Information Startup Configuration Advanced Configuration Remote Diagnostic Configuration Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change = Move highlight bar,...

  • Page 84: System Information

    System Information The following screen appears if you select System Information from the main menu: System Information Processor...Pentium II Processor Speed...xxx MHz Bus Frequency...xxx MHz Internal Cache...xx KB, Enabled External Cache...xxx KB, Enabled Floppy Drive A...x.xx MB, x.x-inch Floppy Drive B...None IDE Primary Channel Master ...Hard Disk IDE Primary Channel Slave ...None Total Memory...xx MB...

  • Page 85: Processor

    The following screen shows page 2 of the System Information menu. System Information Serial Port 1 ... Disabled Serial Port 2 ... 2F8h, IRQ 3 Parallel Port ... 378h, IRQ 7 Pointing Device ... Installed Memory Parity Mode ... Disabled Onboard USB ...

  • Page 86: Processor Speed

    Processor Speed The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of the CPU currently installed in your system. The system supports Intel Pentium II CPUs running at 266/66 MHz, 300/66 MHz, 333/66 MHz, 350/100 MHz, 400/100 MHz, and future Intel Pentium II processors. Bus Frequency The Bus Frequency parameter specifies the system external clock.

  • Page 87: Ide Primary Channel Master

    IDE Primary Channel Master This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel. IDE Primary Channel Slave This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the primary IDE channel. Total Memory This parameter specifies the total system memory.

  • Page 88: Pointing Device

    Pointing Device The BIOS utility automatically detects if there is a mouse connected to the system. If there is, this parameter displays the Installed setting. Otherwise, it is set to None Memory Parity Mode This parameter indicates the setting of the memory parity mode. It may be set to , ECC, EC, or ECC-HS.

  • Page 89: Product Information

    Product Information The Product Information contains general data about the system. It includes the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. This information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. The following screen shows the Product Information items: Product Information Product Name...

  • Page 90: Main Board Id

    Main Board ID This parameter specifies the system board’s identification number. Main Board S/N This parameter specifies the system board’s serial number. System BIOS Version This parameter specifies the version of the BIOS utility. System BIOS ID This parameter specifies the identification number of the BIOS utility. BIOS Release Date This parameter specifies the official date the BIOS version was released.

  • Page 91: Disk Drives

    Disk Drives The Disk Drives menu lets you configure the system hard disk and disk drive settings. If your hard disk supports the enhanced IDE features, you may set the functions using this menu. The following screen shows the Disk Drives parameters and their default settings: Floppy Drive A ...
  • Page 92 From the Disk Drives screen, select the IDE Primary Channel Master or IDE Primary Channel Slave items to display their respective menus. Selecting the IDE Primary Channel Master item displays the following menu: IDE Primary Channel Master Type ... [Auto] Cylinder...

  • Page 93: Floppy Drives

    Floppy Drives To configure the first floppy drive (drive A), highlight the Floppy Drive A parameter. Press appropriate value. Possible settings for the Floppy Drive parameters are: None [360 KB, 5.25-inch] [1.2 MB, 5.25-inch] [720 KB, 3.5-inch] [1.44 MB, 3.5-inch] [2.88 MB, 3.5-inch] Follow the same procedure to configure floppy drive B.
  • Page 94 You may do any of the following: Select the type that corresponds to your IDE hard disk drive. If you do not know the exact type of your IDE device, select Auto option to let the BIOS utility automatically detect the installed IDE drive type.
  • Page 95 Hard Disk Block Mode This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If you set this parameter to automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows data transfer in block (multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle.
  • Page 96 CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode This parameter allows you to enable or disable the CD-ROM drive DMA mode. Set this parameter to Enabled to enable the DMA mode for the CD-ROM drive. This improves the system performance since it allows direct memory access to the CD-ROM. To deactivate the function, set the parameter to Disabled BIOS Utility...

  • Page 97: Power Management

    Power Management The Power Management menu lets you configure the system power management features. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters with their default settings: Power Management Power Management Mode ... [Disabled] IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ... [---] System Sleep Timer ...
  • Page 98 System Sleep Timer This parameter sets the system to the lowest power-saving mode. It automatically enters into the sleep or the suspend mode after a specified period of inactivity. Any keyboard or mouse action, or any modem detected resumes system operation. Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State If you want to stop the CPU clock when the system enters the sleep or suspend mode, set this parameter to...

  • Page 99: Startup Configuration

    Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration allows you to specify your preferred setting for bootup. The following screen appears if you select the Startup Configuration option from the main menu: Startup Configuration Fast POST Mode ... [Auto ] Silent Boot ... [Enabled ] Num Lock After Boot ...

  • Page 100: Silent Boot

    Silent Boot This parameter enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When set to , BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an Enabled identification logo during POST and while booting, after which the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo (such as Windows 95).

  • Page 101: System Boot Drive

    System Boot Drive This parameter allows you to specify the system search sequence. The selections are: Drive A then C: a diskette in the drive, the system boots from drive A. Otherwise, it boots from drive C. Drive C then A: a hard disk (drive C) installed, the system boots from drive C.

  • Page 102: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration The Advanced Configuration option allows you to configure the advanced system memory functions. Do not change any settings in the Advanced Configuration if you are not a qualified technician to avoid damaging the system. The following screen shows the Advanced Configuration parameters: Advanced Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration PnP/PCI System Configuration...
  • Page 103 Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option from the Advanced Configuration menu displays the following screen: Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port 1 ...[Disabled] Base Address ...[---] IRQ ...[--] Serial Port 2 ...[Enabled ] Base Address ...[2F8h]...

  • Page 104: Bios Utility

    Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Floppy Disk Controller ...[Disabled] Onboard IDE Primary Channel ...[Enabled ] Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12) ...[Enabled ] Onboard USB ...[Disabled] USB Legacy Mode ...[--------] Onboard SCSI1 ...[Disabled] Boot from SCSI1 Device ...[Enabled ] Onboard SCSI2 ...[Enabled ] Boot from SCSI2 Device ...[Enabled ] Onboard Ethernet Chip ...[Disabled] = Move Highlight Bar,...
  • Page 105 Serial Port 2 This parameter allows you to enable or disable the serial port 2. The Base Address and IRQ items are configurable only if this parameter is enabled. This function lets you set a logical base address for serial port 2. The options are: 3F8h 2F8h...
  • Page 106 The Base Address and IRQ parameters are configurable only if Parallel Port is enabled. If you install an add-on card that has a parallel port whose address conflicts with the onboard automatically disables the onboard functions. Check the parallel port address on the add- on card and change the address to one that does not conflict.
  • Page 107 ECP DMA Channel This item becomes active only select Extended as the operation mode. It allows you to Capabilities Port (ECP) assign DMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3 for the ECP parallel port function (as required in Windows 95). Onboard Floppy Disk Controller This parameter lets you enable or disable the onboard floppy disk controller.
  • Page 108 Onboard SCSI1 This parameter lets you enable or disable the SCSI controller on board. When enabled, it activates the SCSI function of the system. When disabled, it deactivates the function. Boot from SCSI1 Device When set to Enabled , the system checks for a bootable SCSI device drive.
  • Page 109 PnP/PCI System Configuration The PnP/PCI System Configuration allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen: PnP/PCI System Configuration PCI IRQ Setting ...[ PCI Slot 1...[--] PCI Slot 2...[--] PCI Slot 3...[--] PCI Slot 4...[--] PCI Slot 5...[--] Onboard LAN...[--]...

  • Page 110: Pci Irq Setting

    PnP/PCI System Configuration PCI IRQ Sharing ... [No ] VGA Palette Snoop ... [Disabled] Plug and Play OS ... [Yes] Reset Resource Assignments ... [No ] = Move Highlight Bar, PCI IRQ Setting This parameter allows for devices. If you use plug-and-play (PnP) devices, set this parameter .

  • Page 111: Pci Slot 1

    These parameters allow you to specify the appropriate interrupt for each of the PCI devices. You can assign IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, IRQ14, or IRQ15 to the slots. Make sure that the interrupt you assign in any of the PCI slots are not used by other devices to avoid conflicts.

  • Page 112: Onboard Scsi2

    This item allows you to manually assign the interrupt for the second onboard SCSI device when the PCI IRQ Setting parameter is set to . This parameter is grayed and not user-configurable when Manual the PCI IRQ Setting is set to SCSI parameter under the Onboard Devices Configuration screen is set to Disabled...
  • Page 113 VGA Palette Snoop This parameter permits you to use the palette snooping feature if you installed more than one VGA card in the system. The VGA palette snoop function allows the control palette register (CPR) to manage and update the VGA RAM DAC (Digital Analog Converter, a color data storage) of each VGA card installed in the system.
  • Page 114 Memory/Cache Configuration The Memory/Cache Configuration allows you to specify the appropriate settings for your system memory. Selecting the option displays the following screen: Memory/Cache Configuration Internal Cache (CPU Cache) ...[Enabled ] System BIOS Cacheable ...[Enabled ] Video BIOS Cacheable ...[Enabled ] Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for ...[ Memory Parity Mode ...[ Single Processor MP Table ...[Disabled]...
  • Page 115 Video BIOS Cacheable Set this parameter to Enabled if you want the video BIOS to run directly from the cache memory, thus allowing your system to function faster. Set this to to run the video BIOS from RAM. The Disabled default is Enabled.
  • Page 116 Non-PnP ISA Device Configuration This parameter reserves the use of resource addresses for non-PnP ISA devices. Whenever a parameter is set to "Yes", that address is reserved for an ISA card only. The system will not allocate this address to any PCI or PnP cards.
  • Page 117 Non-PnP ISA Device Configuration System Resources Used by Non-PnP ISA Card IRQ 0 ---------- [---] IRQ 1 ---------- [---] IRQ 2 ---------- [---] IRQ 3 ---------- [No ] IRQ 4 ---------- [No ] IRQ 5 ---------- [No ] IRQ 6 ---------- [---] IRQ 7 ---------- [No ] = Move Highlight Bar, Non-PnP ISA Device Configuration...
  • Page 118 Non-PnP ISA Device Configuration I/O Region 100h - 10Fh ---- [No ] 110h - 11Fh ---- [No ] 120h - 12Fh ---- [No ] 130h - 13Fh ---- [No ] 140h - 14Fh ---- [No ] 150h - 15Fh ---- [No ] 160h - 16Fh ---- [No ] 170h - 17Fh ---- [---] 180h - 18Fh ---- [No ]...
  • Page 119 Non-PnP ISA Device Configuration I/O Region 2C0h - 2CFh ---- [No ] 2D0h - 2DFh ---- [No ] 2E0h - 2EFh ---- [No ] 2F0h - 2FFh ---- [No ] 300h - 30Fh ---- [No ] 310h - 31Fh ---- [No ] 320h - 32Fh ---- [No ] 330h - 33Fh ---- [No ] 340h - 34Fh ---- [No ]...

  • Page 120: System Security Setup

    System Security Setup 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: Disk Drive Control Floppy Drive... [ Hard Disk Drive...

  • Page 121: Setup Password

    Setting Floppy Drive Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sector Disabled Hard Disk Drive Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sector Disabled Setup Password The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility. Setting a Password Make sure that JP3 is set to You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup password does not exist and JP3 is set to...
  • Page 122 Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters. Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. Press . A prompt asks you to retype the password to verify your first entry.
  • Page 123 Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security. Highlight the Setup Password parameter. Press to display the password prompt and key-in a new password. Press and select password. Press to exit the System Security screen and return to the main menu. Press to exit the BIOS utility.

  • Page 124: Power-On Password

    Power-on Password The Power-on Password secures your system against unauthorized use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system. To set this password, enter the BIOS utility, select System Security, then highlight the Power-on Password parameter. Follow the same procedure as in setting the Setup password.

  • Page 125: Date And Time

    Date and Time The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. After setting the date and time, you do not need to enter them every time you turn on the system. As long as the internal battery remains good (approximately seven years) and connected, the clock continues to keep the date and time accurately even when the power is off.

  • Page 126: Date

    Date Highlight the items on the Date parameter and press the date following the weekday-month-day-year format. Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are: Weekday Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Month Year Time Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press the time following the hour-minute-second format.

  • Page 127: Remote Diagnostic Configuration

    Remote Diagnostic Configuration The Remote Diagnostic Configuration parameters allow you to configure your RDM settings. Refer to the RDM User’s Guide for information on RDM. Most of the Remote Diagnostic Configuration parameters turn gray and non-configurable when there is no RDM module installed in the system.

  • Page 128: Load Setup Default Settings

    Load Setup Default Settings Use this option to load the default settings for the optimized system configuration. When you load the default settings, some of the parameters are grayed-out with their fixed settings. These grayed parameters are not user-configurable. The following dialog box appears when you select Load Setup Default Settings from the main menu.

  • Page 129: Abort Settings Change

    Abort Settings Change Use this option to disregard your changes to the BIOS and reload your previous settings. The following dialog box appears when you select Abort Settings Change from the main menu: Do you want to abort settings change? [Yes] [No] Select...

  • Page 130: Leaving Setup

    Leaving Setup Examine the system configuration values. When you are satisfied that all the values are correct, write them down. Store the recorded values in a safe place. In the future, if the battery loses power or the CMOS chip is damaged, you will know what values to enter when you rerun Setup.
  • Page 131 LCD Module Event Log List...

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