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Acer AcerPower 4400 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AcerPower 4400 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. All trademarks, registered trademarks and/or service marks are the...

  • 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.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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. Notice: Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 5 cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. 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.

  • 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.
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  • Page 8 viii Notices...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notices ..........iii Chapter 1 Getting Started .
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Wake-on LAN Function........35 Chapter 3 Award BIOS .

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1...
  • Page 12 This chapter gives you a general introduction to the system unit and tells you how to select a site and set up the system. It also includes a simple troubleshooting section to help you to check your system before you ask for technical support.

  • Page 13: Overview

    Overview The AcerPower 4400 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 14: 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 15: 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 3.5-inch diskette drive eject button 3.5-inch diskette drive 3.5-inch diskette drive LED Stop/Eject button...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

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

  • Page 17: Internal Components

    Internal Components The figure below shows the system unit internal components. Component System board Expansion card brackets Disk drive metal brackets Component Hard disk Floppy disk drive...

  • Page 18: Connecting System Components

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 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...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Monitor

    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 20: Connecting The Printer (Optional)

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 21: Connecting Multimedia Components

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

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Network (Optional)

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 23: Connecting Usb Devices (Optional)

    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. Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices.

  • Page 24: Turning On Your Computer

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 25: 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 may put the system in the Suspend mode only.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Troubleshooting If you encounter a hardware problem, we recommend that you 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 27 Printer doesn’t work Is the printer power turned off? 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 an add-on card.

  • Page 28: 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.
  • Page 29 Error Message CMOS Checksum Error - Defaults loaded Conflict I/O Ports DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER Floppy disk(s) fail ( ) Keyboard error or no keyboard present Memory test fail Primary IDE channel no 80 conductor cable installed Primary master hard disk fail Corrective Action CMOS checksum error during post...

  • Page 30: Correcting Error Conditions

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Error Message Primary slave hard disk fail Secondary IDE channel no 80 conductor cable installed Secondary master hard disk fail Secondary slave hard disk fail 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 31 Caution: These commands are performed in DOS. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the DOS commands first before you format your hard disk. If you follow the corrective steps above and still receive an error message, the cause may be an equipment malfunction. If you are sure that your configuration values are correct and your battery is in good condition, the problem may lie in a damaged or defective chip.
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 System Board Information

    System Board Information Chapter 2...
  • Page 34 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 35: Features

    Features This high-performance system board comes with the following features: Intel Pentium III processor with 512-KB second-level cache running at 450, 500, 533, 550, or 600 MHz Three 168-pin DIMM sockets that accept 32-, 64-, and 128-MB PC-100 (100 MHz) and PC-133 (133 MHz) SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM);...

  • Page 36: Board Layout

    Chapter 2 System Board Information 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 1 PS/2 mouse port 2 PS/2 keyboard port 3 USB ports 4 Serial port 1 5 Parallel port...

  • Page 37: Jumpers And Connectors

    Refer to the following figure for the location of the jumpers and connectors on the system board: Panel Connector PWLED1 is a power LED connector for Aspire 6400 and AcerPower 4400. However, PWRLED in the PANEL, as shown below, is the one for AcerPower 8400.

  • Page 38: Jumper Setting

    Chapter 2 System Board Information Jumper Setting Jumper JP12 JP14 JP27 Connector Description Connector PWR2 USB2 IDE1 IDE2 CPUFAN1 CPUFAN2 CPUTHER FAN1 PANEL CD-IN 1 and 2 Function and Settings Sound Enabled (default) Disabled CMOS Setting Normal operation (default) Clear CMOS PC Beep Output Onboard buzzer (default) Line-out...
  • Page 39 Connector Description INSPK Internal speaker connector (reserved) MODEM-CN Mono-in (Pin 1-2) and Mic-out (Pin 3-4) Onboard Buzzer Wake-on-Modem connector (reserved) Wake-on-LAN connector SMBus connector Intrusion Alarm connector Alert-on-LAN connector Power switch connector SPWR * Located in the PANEL connector.

  • Page 40: Hard Disk Support

    Chapter 2 System Board Information 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 41: Audio Function

    Audio Function For its audio solution, the board comes with a PCI-based audio controller and the following ports: Mono microphone port Stereo line-in port Stereo line-out port Game/MIDI port These connectors enable the system to accommodate external audio devices. For instructions on how to connect the external audio devices, see “Connecting Multimedia Components”...

  • Page 42: Usb Support

    Chapter 2 System Board Information 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 43: Hardware Monitoring Function

    OS (operating system) independent. To enable the Hardware Monitoring function, you need to install Acer ADM. Contact your dealer for information on the availability of the software. Refer to the software documentation for more details on the Hardware Monitoring...

  • Page 44: Wake-On Modem Function

    Chapter 2 System Board Information Wake-on Modem Function The Wake-on Modem function enables the system to resume from shutdown or suspend mode by monitoring the fax/ modem (or any device of similar type) activities. Any signal or activity detected from the Modem Ring-in connector automatically returns the system to normal operation.

  • Page 45: Wake-On Lan Function

    Wake-on LAN Function This system board implements a WOL connector. To use the LAN Wake-up function, you need to install a network card that supports this feature. In addition, you also need to install a network management software such as ADM (Advanced Desktop Manager).
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 System Board Information...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Award Bios

    Award BIOS Chapter 3...
  • Page 48 This chapter contains detailed discussion about the Award 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 49 The Award BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your system’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). It supports a jumper-less design that automatically detects the CPU voltage and frequency. If you made some changes in the CMOS settings (BIOS) and your system fails to boot, do the following: Hold down the HOME key while you reboot your system.

  • Page 50: Entering Setup

    Chapter 3 Award BIOS Entering Setup To enter Setup, press Ctrl-Alt-Esc during the POST (Power-on self-test). The “BIOS Setup” main menu then appears: Note: Choose “Load Setup Defaults” for best performance with light system loading. Refer to “Load Setup Defaults” on page 61. The section at the bottom of the screen tells how to control the screen.

  • Page 51: Standard Cmos Setup

    Standard CMOS Setup The Standard CMOS Setup sets the basic system parameters such as the date, time, and the hard disk type. Use the arrow keys to highlight an item and PgUp or PgDn to select the value for each item. The table below describes each Standard CMOS Setup parameter.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Hard Disk Type Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Hard Disk Mode Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Drive A Description This item lets you select the IDE hard disk parameters that your system supports.
  • Page 53 Description Parameter Drive B Allows you to configure your floppy drive B. Floppy 3 Mode Allows your floppy drive(s) to Support run in 3 modes including 2.88 MB mode. Video This item specifies the type of video card in use. The default setting is VGA/EGA.

  • Page 54: Bios Features Setup

    Chapter 3 Award BIOS BIOS Features Setup The table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter CPU Internal Cache CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Quick Power-On Self Test Description Enabling this parameter activates the CPU internal cache.
  • Page 55 Description Parameter Boot Sequence This parameter allows you to specify the system boot up search sequence. The hard disk IDs are listed below: C: Primary master D: Primary slave E: Secondary master F: Secondary slave LS: LS120 Zip: IOMEGA ZIP Drive Silent Boot This item is used to decide if the Aspire logo displays when...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Boot Up NumLock Status Gate A20 Option Memory Parity/ECC Check Typematic Rate Setting Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec) Description Setting this parameter to On enables the numeric function of the numeric keypad. Set this parameter to Off to disregard the function.
  • Page 57 Description Parameter Security Option The System option limits access to both the System boot and BIOS setup. A prompt asking you to enter your password appears on the screen every time you boot the system. The Setup option limits access only to BIOS setup. To disable the security option, select Password Setting from the main menu, don't type...
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter C800-CBFF Shadow CC00-CFFF Shadow D000-D3FF Shadow D400-D7FF Shadow D800-DBFF Shadow DC00-DFFF Shadow Description These six items are for shadowing ROM code on other expansion cards. Before you set these parameters, you need to know the specific addresses of that ROM code.

  • Page 59: Chipset Features Setup

    Chipset Features Setup Caution: Make sure you fully understand the items contained in this menu before you try to change anything. You may change the parameter settings to improve system performance. However, changing these parameters could make your system unstable if the setting is not correct for your system configuration.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter DRAM Clock Memory Hole Fast R-W Turn Around System BIOS Cacheable Video RAM Cacheable AGP Mode AGP Aperture Size (MB) CPU Micro Codes Description Please refer to the table on page 51 to set the DRAM clock. This option lets you reserve system memory area for special ISA cards.

  • Page 61: Dram Clock Table

    Parameter Clock Spread Spectrum CPU Speed Detected CPU Clock Frequency CPU Clock Ratio Setup CPU Speed NOTE: The value in the Setup CPU Speed parameter may differ from the value in the CPU Speed Detected parameter. However, the actual running CPU speed shown is always the value in the CPU Speed Detected parameter.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 Award BIOS 100 MHz SDRAM Recommended Setting PC100 CPU CLK...

  • Page 63: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup The table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Power This function allows you to set the Management default parameters for power-saving modes. Set it to Disable to turn off the power management function.
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Video Off After Video Off Method MODEM Use Soft-Off by PWRBTN HDD Power Down Description Turns off the video monitor after the selected power down option. This determines the way that the monitor stays off. Blank Screen writes blanks to the video buffer.
  • Page 65 Parameter Description Doze Mode This item lets you set the period of time after which the system enters into Doze mode. The system activity (or event) is detected by monitoring the IRQ signals or other events (such as I/O). Suspend Mode This item lets you set the period of time after which the system enters into Suspend mode.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Wake on LAN/ Modem Primary INTR IRQ [3-7,12-14] IRQ [8,15] IRQ [9-11] Description This option allows you to enable or disable the wake on LAN/modem function. When Enabled, internal modem/LAN card can wake up the system from shutdown or suspend mode.

  • Page 67: Power Management Mode Table

    Power Management Mode Table Mode Doze Max Saving 1 hour Min Saving 1 min. Standby Suspend HDD Power Down 1 hour 1 hour 15 min. 1 min. 1 min. 1 min.

  • Page 68: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    Chapter 3 Award BIOS PnP/PCI Configuration The table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter PnP OS Installed Resources Controlled By Description Normally, the PnP resources are allocated by BIOS during the POST (Power-on self-test).
  • Page 69 Parameter Description IRQ3 (COM2) If your ISA card is not PnP compatible and requires a special IRQ4 (COM1) IRQ to support its function, set the IRQ5 (Network/ selected IRQ to Legacy ISA. This Sound or Others) setting informs the PnP BIOS to IRQ7 (Printer or reserve the selected IRQ for the Others)
  • Page 70 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter PCI#2 Access #1 Retry AGP Master 1 WS Write AGP Master 1 WS Read Assign IRQ for USB Description This item is used to enable or disable AGP master retry disconnect. If enabled, AGP master will be disconnected if max retries are attempted without success.

  • Page 71: Load Setup Defaults

    Load Setup Defaults The default setup values may not be the best setting for your motherboard, but these values are qualified as reliable settings, especially if you have limited loading of add-on cards and memory size (for example, a system that contains only a VGA/ Sound card and two DIMMs).

  • Page 72: Product Information

    Chapter 3 Award BIOS Product Information This screen displays information about your system, like the product name, serial number, mainboard ID, mainboard serial number, BIOS version, etc. These entries are for your reference only and cannot be changed.

  • Page 73: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals The table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter OnChip Primary OnChip Secondary IDE Prefetch Mode IDE HDD Block Mode Description These parameters let you enable or disable the IDE devices connected to the primary and secondary IDE connectors.
  • Page 74 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Primary Master Primary Slave PIO Secondary Master Secondary Slave Primary Master UDMA Primary Slave UDMA Secondary Master UDMA Secondary Slave UDMA Init Display First Onchip Sound Description Setting these items to Auto activates the HDD speed auto-detect function. The PIO mode specifies the data transfer rate of the HDD.
  • Page 75 Parameter Description Onchip Legacy This item is used to enable or disable Audio the onboard legacy audio. If enabled, the following parameters can be selected: SB I/O Base SB IRQ Select SB,DMA Select MPU-401 I/O Address Onboard FDD Setting this parameter to Enabled Controller allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to the onboard floppy...
  • Page 76 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port EPP Type Onboard Parallel Mode Onchip USB 1 - 2 USB Keyboard Support Description This item controls the onboard parallel port address and interrupt. Note: If you are using an I/O card with a parallel port, make sure that the addresses and IRQs do not conflict.

  • Page 77: Password Setting

    Password Setting A password prevents unauthorized use of your computer. If you set a password, the system prompts for the correct password before booting or to access Setup. To set a password: At the prompt, type your password. Your password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 78: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    Chapter 3 Award BIOS IDE HDD Auto Detection If your system has an IDE hard drive, you can use this function to detect its parameters and enter them into the "Standard CMOS Setup" automatically. This routine only detects one set of parameters for your IDE hard drive.

  • Page 79: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup This function automatically saves all CMOS values before leaving Setup.

  • Page 80: Exit Without Saving

    Chapter 3 Award BIOS Exit without Saving Use this function to exit Setup without saving the CMOS value changes. Do not use this option if you want to save the new configuration.

  • Page 81: Chapter 4 Upgrading The System

    Upgrading the System Chapter 4...
  • Page 82 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 83: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, preinstallation and postinstallation 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 84: Postinstallation Instructions

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Warning! Not turning off the system properly before you start installing the components may damage your system. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. Postinstallation 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 85: 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 73. This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional components inside the system unit.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System a metal bracket frame you should first remove the screw that secures the metal bracket frame to the housing.
  • Page 87 To detach the metal bracket frame, lift it up and then gently pull it out.

  • Page 88: Replacing The Housing Cover

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Replacing the Housing Cover Position the top cover on the housing, aligning the sides with the rails. Allow a 10 mm distance between the edge of the cover and the front panel. Slide the cover forward until it fits into place. Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to secure the cover.

  • Page 89: Installing Additional Memory

    Installing Additional Memory The three 168-pin sockets onboard support SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may install 32-MB, 64-MB, or 128-MB (single and double density) DIMMs for a maximum of 384-MB system memory. The SDRAM DIMMs should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported.

  • Page 90: Installing A Dimm

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Installing a DIMM Turn off and unplug the computer. Remove the housing to access the system board. See Board Layout on page 26 for the location of the DIMM sockets. Open the clips on the socket. Align the DIMM with the socket.

  • Page 91: Removing A Dimm

    Removing a DIMM Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket. 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 92: Upgrading The Cpu

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Upgrading the CPU Removing the CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 73 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.
  • Page 93 Gently pull the CPU straight up from its socket.

  • Page 94: Installing The Cpu

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Installing the CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 73 when installing or removing a system component. Follow these steps to upgrade the CPU: Insert the CPU as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 95 Plug the fan/heatsink cables into the fan and thermal connectors. See “Jumpers and Connectors” on page 27 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 96: Replacing The Hard Disk

    Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Replacing the Hard Disk Follow these steps to replace the hard disk drive: Remove the cover as shown on page 75. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket frame to the housing. Lift the metal bracket frame as shown below and disconnect all cables connected to the hard disk and 3.5- inch diskette drives.
  • Page 97 Remove the four screws that attach the hard disk to the metal bracket frame and pull out the hard disk drive. Install a new 3.5-inch hard disk drive and secure it with the fours screws that you have removed previously. Reattach the metal bracket frame and secure it with the screw.
  • Page 98 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Connect the disk drive cables and power cables. Reinstall the housing cover as shown on page 78. Make sure that the other ends of the diskette drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the system board.

  • Page 99: Installing Pci Or Agp Expansion Card

    Installing PCI or AGP Expansion Card To install an expansion card: Remove the cover as shown on page 75. Locate an empty PCI or AGP slot on the system board. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. Remove the PCI or AGP card from its protective packaging.
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Align then insert the PCI or AGP card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. Secure the card to the housing with a screw. Reinstall the housing cover (see page 78). When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the PCI devices.

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