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  • Page 1 AcerAltos 11000 System User’ s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright 1998 by this company. 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: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Do not use this product near water. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
  • Page 4 9. 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. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
  • Page 5 13. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 14. Warning! The battery could explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of it in fire.
  • Page 6 CD-ROM Safety Warning DANGER INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN. ATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE. EN CAS D’ OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. VARO AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ...
  • Page 7 Caution on Lithium Batteries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må...
  • Page 8 FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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 9: System Board

    About this Manual Purpose This user’ s guide aims to give you the information you need to operate the system properly and tells you how to install internal components. Manual Structure This user’ s guide consists of three chapters. Chapter 1 System Board This chapter describes the system board and all its major components.
  • Page 10 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Represents text input by the user. Text entered by user , etc. Represent the actual keys that you have to press on the keyboard. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Board Features ..............1-1 Major Components...........1-3 Layout..............1-4 Jumpers and Connectors .........1-5 1.4.1 Jumper and Connector Locations ....1-5 1.4.2 Jumper Settings ........1-6 1.4.3 Connector Functions........1-7 ESD Precautions............1-9 Video Memory Upgrade .........1-10 1.6.1 Supported Video Resolutions....1-10 Installing Expansion Cards........1-13 1.7.1 Installing a PCI Card........1-13 1.7.2...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 CPU Board Layout..............2-2 Jumpers and Connectors ......... 2-3 2.2.1 Jumper Settings ........2-4 2.2.2 Connector Functions ......... 2-4 Memory Upgrade ............. 2-5 2.3.1 Memory Configurations ......2-5 2.3.2 Installing a DIMM ........2-7 2.3.3 Removing a DIMM ........2-8 2.3.4 Reconfiguring the System ......
  • Page 13 3.2.5 External Cache..........3-5 3.2.6 Floppy Drive A ..........3-5 3.2.7 Floppy Drive B ..........3-6 3.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Master .....3-6 3.2.9 IDE Primary Channel Slave.......3-6 3.2.10 Total Memory ..........3-6 3.2.11 Serial Port 1 ..........3-6 3.2.12 Serial Port 2 ..........3-7 3.2.13 Parallel Port ..........3-7 3.2.14 Pointing Device .........3-7 3.2.15...
  • Page 14 3.6.2 Silent Boot ..........3-19 3.6.3 Num Lock After Boot ....... 3-19 3.6.4 Memory Test ........... 3-19 3.6.5 Initialize SCSI Before IDE ....... 3-19 3.6.6 System Boot Drive ........3-20 3.6.7 Boot from IDE CD-ROM ......3-20 Advanced Configuration......... 3-21 3.7.1 Onboard Devices Configuration....
  • Page 15 List of Figures System Board Layout ..........1-4 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations ..1-5 Installing a Video Memory Chip......1-10 Installing a PCI Card ..........1-13 Installing an ISA Card..........1-15 Installing the RDM Module ........1-17 CPU Board Layout ...........2-2 Pentium II CPU Board Jumper Locations ....2-3 Installing a DIMM .............2-7 Removing a DIMM ...........2-8 Matching the Fan-Heatsink Clips with the Holes...
  • Page 16 List of Tables System Board Jumper Settings ........ 1-6 Connector Functions ..........1-7 Video Resolutions ..........1-11 System Error Messages ......... 1-19 Settings for CPU Core/Bus Frequency Ratio (JP1)................ 2-4 Connector Functions ..........2-4 Memory Configurations ..........2-5 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings ....3-26 Drive Control Settings ..........

  • Page 17: System Board

    C h a p t e System Board Features The ACERALTOS11000 is a dual-processor system board built on an ATX baseboard that supports the Intel Pentium II CPU processor running at 333/66 MHz, 350/100 MHz, 400/100 MHz, 450/100 MHz, and 500/100 MHz with external multiprocessor GTL. It contains an exclusive connector for the CPU board that carries two slots for the Pentium II CPU modules.
  • Page 18 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 19: 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 20: Layout

    Layout Figure 1-1 shows the system board components. Mouse port Wide SCSI connectors Keyboard port CPU board connectors Parallel port Narrow SCSI connector Video port Diskette drive connector RJ-45 connector PCI chipset USB connector Video controller LAN controller Battery PCI slots System Chipset FDC37C935 ISA slots IDE connector...

  • Page 21: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors 1.4.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 1-2 shows the jumper and connector locations on the system board. Figure 1-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations System Board...

  • Page 22: Jumper Settings

    Jumpers are prefixed “ JP” . Connectors are prefixed “ CN” . The blackened pin of a jumper or connector represents pin 1. 1.4.2 Jumper Settings Table 1-1 lists the system board jumpers with their corresponding settings and functions. Table 1-1 System Board Jumper Settings Jumper Setting...

  • Page 23: Connector Functions

    1.4.3 Connector Functions Table 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions. Table 1-2 Connector Functions Connector Function 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 Power connector (connects to the system power...
  • Page 24 Table 1-2 Connector Functions Connector Function FAN1~ FAN3 Fan connectors I1, I2 ISA Slots P1-P5 PCI Slots User’ s Guide...

  • Page 25: Esd Precautions

    ESD Precautions Always observe following electrostatic discharge (ESD) 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 26: 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 27 The following table lists the video resolutions that the system supports: Table 1-3 Video Resolutions Display Refresh Horizontal Pixel Clock Resolution Rate Frequency (KHz) (MHz) 640 x 480 31.4 25.1 640 x 480 37.7 640 x 480 37.5 31.5 640 x 480 47.9 39.9 640 x 480...

  • Page 28: Video Resolutions

    Table 1-3 Video Resolutions Display Refresh Horizontal Pixel Clock Resolution Rate Frequency (KHz) (MHz) 1280 x 1024 43 int. 50.0 80.0 1280 x 1024 50.0 80.0 47 int. 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 74.6 1280 x 1024 77.9 1280 x 1024 int.

  • Page 29: Installing Expansion Cards

    Installing Expansion Cards 1.7.1 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. Make sure that the card is properly seated.

  • Page 30: Installing An Isa Card

    1.7.2 Installing an ISA Card Both PnP and non-PnP ISA cards require specific IRQs. When installing ISA cards, make sure that the IRQs required by these cards are not previously assigned to PCI devices to avoid resource conflicts. Follow these steps when installing ISA cards: Remove all PnP cards installed in the system, if any.

  • Page 31: Installing An Isa Card

    Figure 1-5 Installing an ISA Card System Board 1-15...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: Error Messages

    1.10 Error Messages Do not continue using the computer if you receive an error message of any type. Note the message and take corrective action. This section explains the different types of error messages and corresponding corrective measures. There are two general types of error messages: Software System 1.10.1...

  • Page 35: Memory Configurations

    Table 1-4 System Error Messages Message Action CMOS Battery Error Replace the RTC chip or contact your dealer. CMOS Checksum Error Check the RTC chip and the necessary jumper. If the battery is still good, run Setup. Display Card Mismatch Run Setup.
  • Page 36 Table 1-4 System Error Messages (continued) Message Action Memory Error at: Check installed DIMMs. MMMM:SSSS:OOO Contact your dealer. (W:XXXX, R:YYYY) where: M: MB, S: Segment, O: Offset, X/Y: write/read pattern Memory Size Mismatch Run Setup. Check if the values shown in the memory CPU Clock Mismatch parameters are correct.

  • Page 37: Correcting Error Conditions

    1.10.3 Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, if an error message says "Press F1 to continue," it is caused by a configuration problem, which can be easily corrected. An equipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an error that causes complete system failure.
  • Page 38 C h a p t e 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 333/66 MHz, 350/100 MHz, 400/100 MHz, 450/100 MHz, and 500/100 with external multiprocessor GTL. 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 39: Cpu Board Layout

    Layout CPU Voltage Regulators Pentium II CPU Socket 2 Pentium II CPU Socket 1 System Chipset DIMM Sockets Figure 2-1 CPU Board Layout User’ s Guide...

  • Page 40: Pentium Ii Cpu Board Jumper Locations

    Jumpers and Connectors Figure 2-2 shows the jumper and connector locations on the CPU board. Figure 2-2 Pentium II CPU Board Jumper Locations Jumpers are prefixed “ JP” . Connectors are prefixed “ CN” . The blackened pin of a jumper represents pin 1.

  • Page 41: Settings For Cpu Core/Bus Frequency Ratio (Jp1)

    2.2.1 Jumper Settings Table 2-1 lists the CPU board jumpers with their corresponding settings and functions. Table 2-1 Settings for CPU Core/Bus Frequency Ratio (JP1) JP1 Settings 1-2-3 4-5-6 7-8-9 10-11-12 CPU Core/Bus Freq. 1-2 Closed 4-5 Closed 7-8 Closed 10-11 Closed 1-2 Closed 4-5 Closed...

  • Page 42: Memory Upgrade

    Memory Upgrade The system board comes with four 168-pin sockets, labeled DIMM1 to DIMM4, that accommodate single-density and double-density PC-100 SDRAM DIMMs. The SDRAM DIMMs should work under 3.3 volts, 5 volts memory devices are not supported.. The system do not support 66 MHz (PC-66) SDRAM.

  • Page 43: Installing A Dimm

    Table 2-3 Memory Configurations Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Total Memory 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 768 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 1024 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 1024 MB 512 MB 512 MB...

  • Page 44: Removing A Dimm

    2.3.3 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. Figure 2-4 Removing a DIMM CPU Board...

  • Page 45: Reconfiguring The System

    2.3.4 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. A memory error message appears, indicating that the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Installing The Processor Heatsink And Fan

    2.4.1 Installing the Processor Heatsink and Fan Follow these steps when installing the heatsink and fan into the Pentium II processor module: Remove the thermal tape protector at the back of the heatsink. Figure 2-6 Removing the Thermal Tape Protector Insert the wide clip ends into the wide holes on the processor and the narrow clip ends into the narrow holes.

  • Page 48: Locking A Wide Clip End

    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. See Figures 2-8 and 2-9 for the illustration of this step. Figure 2-8 Locking a Wide Clip End Figure 2-9...

  • Page 49: Installing The Processor Module

    2.4.2 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 50: Installing A Pentium Ii Processor Module

    Press down the processor module until the golden fingers completely fit into the socket. Figure 2-11 Installing a Pentium II Processor Module Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module into place. Figure 2-12 Securing the Pentium II Processor Module Locate the fan connectors on the system board and connect the fan cables.

  • Page 51: Uninstalling The Processor

    Uninstalling the Processor 2.5.1 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. Figure 2-13 Unlocking the Module Latches 2-14...

  • Page 52: Removing The Pentium Ii Processor Module

    Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket. Figure 2-14 Removing the Pentium II Processor Module CPU Board 2-15...

  • Page 53: Removing The Processor Heatsink And Fan

    2.5.2 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. Figure 2-15 Releasing the Clip Repeat steps 1 and 2 to release the other clip.

  • Page 54: Detaching The Processor Heatsink And Fan

    When you have released both clips, take off the processor heatsink and fan. Figure 2-16 Detaching the Processor Heatsink and Fan CPU Board 2-17...

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: Chapter 3 Bios Utility

    C h a p t e BIOS Utility 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.

  • Page 58: Entering Setup

    Entering Setup To enter Setup, simultaneously press the key combination You must press while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time. The BIOS Utility main menu then appears: BIOS Utility System Information Product Information Disk Drives Power Management Startup Configuration...
  • Page 59 BIOS Utility...

  • Page 60: System Information

    System Information The following screen appears if you select System Information from the main menu: System Information Page 1/2 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..

  • Page 61: Processor

    The following screen shows page 2 of the System Information menu. System Information Page 2/2 Serial Port 1 ..... Disabled3F8h, IRQ 4 Serial Port 2 ..... 2F8h, IRQ 3 Parallel Port ....378h, IRQ 7 Pointing Device ....Installed Memory Parity Mode ....Disabled Onboard USB .......

  • Page 62: Processor Speed

    3.2.2 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. 3.2.3 Bus Frequency The Bus Frequency parameter specifies the system external clock.

  • Page 63: Floppy Drive B

    3.2.7 Floppy Drive B This parameter specifies the system’ s current floppy drive B settings. For information on how to configure the floppy drives, see section 3.4.1. 3.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Master This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel.

  • Page 64: Serial Port 2

    3.2.12 Serial Port 2 This parameter indicates the serial port 2 address and IRQ setting. 3.2.13 Parallel Port This parameter indicates the parallel port address and IRQ setting. 3.2.14 Pointing Device The BIOS utility automatically detects if there is a mouse connected to the system.

  • Page 65: 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 Page 1/1 Product Name ......

  • Page 66: Main Board S/N

    3.3.4 Main Board S/N This parameter specifies the system board’ s serial number. 3.3.5 System BIOS Version This parameter specifies the version of the BIOS utility. 3.3.6 System BIOS ID This parameter specifies the identification number of the BIOS utility. 3.3.7 BIOS Release Date This parameter specifies the official date the BIOS version was...

  • Page 67: 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: Disk Drives Page 1/1...
  • Page 68 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 screen on the next page shows the menu. the following menu: IDE Primary Channel Master Page 1/1...

  • Page 69: Floppy Drives

    Floppy Drives To configure the first floppy drive (drive A), highlight the Floppy Drive A parameter. Press key to view the options, then select the 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]...
  • Page 70 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 option to let the BIOS utility automatically detect Auto the installed IDE drive type.
  • Page 71 Hard Disk Block Mode This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If you set this parameter to , the BIOS utility Auto 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 72 Hard Disk 32-bit Access Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard disk access. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows Windows 95, and Novell NetWare. If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this parameter to Disabled CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode...

  • Page 73: 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 Page 1/1 Power Management Mode ....[Enabled Disabled] IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ..[---15] Minute(s) System Sleep Timer ....[ 2---] Minute(s)
  • Page 74 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 activity (if the Modem Ring option is enabled - see section 2.5.2) detected resumes system operation.

  • Page 75: 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 Page 1/1 Fast POST Mode ......[Auto ] Silent Boot ......[Enabled Disabled] Num Lock After Boot ....[Enabled ]...

  • Page 76: Silent Boot

    Silent Boot This parameter enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When set to Enabled , BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an 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 77: System Boot Drive

    3.6.6 System Boot Drive This parameter allows you to specify the system search sequence. The selections are: The system checks drive A first. If there is Drive A then C: a diskette in the drive, the system boots from drive A. Otherwise, it boots from drive C.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Onboard Devices Configuration

    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 Page 1/2 Serial Port 1 .......[Enabled Disabled] Base Address .....[---3F8h] ......[4...
  • Page 80 Onboard Devices Configuration Page 2/2 Onboard Floppy Disk Controller ..[Enabled Disabled] Onboard IDE Primary Channel ..[Enabled ] Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12) ..[Enabled ] Onboard USB ......[Disabled] USB Legacy Mode ....[--------] Onboard SCSI11 ......[Enabled Disabled] Boot from SCSI1 Device ....[Enabled ] Onboard SCSI2 .......[Enabled ] Boot from SCSI2 Device ....[Enabled ] Onboard Ethernet Chip ....[Disabled]...

  • Page 81: Serial Port 2

    Serial Port 2 This parameter allows you to enable or disable the serial port 2. Base Address and IRQ items are configurable only if this parameter is enabled. BASE ADDRESS This function lets you set a logical base address for serial port 2. The options are: 3F8h 2F8h...
  • Page 82 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 parallel port, system 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 83: Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings

    OPERATION MODE This item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Table 3-1 lists the different operation modes. Table 3-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings Setting Function Standard Parallel Port (SPP) Allows normal speed one-way operation Standard and Bidirectional Allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode...
  • Page 84 Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12) This parameter enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse. When enabled, it allows you to use the onboard PS/2 mouse assigned with IRQ12. When disabled, it deactivates the mouse and makes IRQ12 available for use by of other devices. Onboard USB This parameter lets you enable or disable the USB controller on board.
  • Page 85 Onboard SCSI2 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 also deactivates the function. BOOT FROM SCSI2 DEVICE When set to Enabled , the system checks for a bootable SCSI device drive.

  • Page 86: Pnp/Pci System Configuration

    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 Page 1/2 PCI IRQ Setting ... [ Auto INTA INTB INTC INTD PCI Slot 1 ....[--] [--] [--] [--]...
  • Page 87 PnP/PCI System Configuration Page 2/2 PCI IRQ Sharing ....[No ] VGA Palette Snoop ....[Disabled] Plug and Play OS ....Yes] Reset Resource Assignments ..[No ] = Move Highlight Bar, = Change Setting, F1 = Help PCI IRQ Setting This parameter allows for Auto Manual...
  • Page 88 PCI SLOTS 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.These parameters specify the auto-assigned interrupt for each of the PCI devices.
  • Page 89 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 Manual . This parameter is grayed and not user-configurable when the PCI IRQ Setting is set to and when the second Onboard...
  • Page 90 PCI IRQ Sharing PCI IRQ Sharing Setting this parameter to allows you to assign the same IRQ to two different devices. To disable the feature, select If there are no IRQs available to assign for remaining device function, recommend that you enable this parameter. VGA Palette Snoop This parameter permits you to use the palette snooping feature if you installed more than one VGA card in the system.
  • Page 91 Set this parameter to only if your operating system is Windows 95. Reset Resource Assignments Set this parameter to to avoid IRQ conflicts when installing non-PnP or PnP ISA cards. This clears all resource assignments and allows BIOS to reassign resources to all installed PnP devices the next time the system boots.

  • Page 92: Memory/Cache Configuration

    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 Page 1/1 Internal Cache (CPU Cache) ..[Enabled ] External System BIOS Cacheable ..[Enabled ] Video BIOS Cacheable ....[Enabled ] Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for ..
  • Page 93 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 94: Non-Pnp Isa Device Configuration

    3.7.4 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 95 Non-PnP ISA Device Configuration Page 1/4 System Resources Used by Non-PnP ISA Card IRQ 0 ---------- [---] IRQ 8 --------- [---] IRQ 1 ---------- [---] IRQ 9 --------- [No ] IRQ 2 ---------- [---] IRQ 10 -------- [No ] IRQ 3 ---------- [No ] IRQ 11 -------- [No ] IRQ 4 ---------- [No ] IRQ 12 -------- [---]...
  • Page 96 I/O Region 100h - 10Fh ---- [No ] 1E0h - 1EFh --- [No ] 110h - 11Fh ---- [No ] 1F0h - 1FFh --- [---] 120h - 12Fh ---- [No ] 200h - 20Fh --- [No ] 130h - 13Fh ---- [No ] 210h - 21Fh --- [No ] 140h - 14Fh ---- [No ] 220h - 22Fh --- [No ]...
  • Page 97 Non-PnP ISA Device Configuration Page 4/4 I/O Region 2C0h - 2CFh ---- [No ] 3A0h - 3AFh --- [No ] 2D0h - 2DFh ---- [No ] 3B0h - 3BFh --- [No ] 2E0h - 2EFh ---- [No ] 3C0h - 3CFh --- [No ] 2F0h - 2FFh ---- [No ] 3D0h - 3DFh --- [No ] 300h - 30Fh ---- [No ]...

  • Page 98: 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: System Security Page 1/1 Disk Drive Control Floppy Drive ..

  • Page 99: Setup Password

    Table 3-2 Drive Control Settings Setting Description Floppy Drive Normal Floppy drive functions normally Write Protect All Sectors Disables the write function on all sectors Write Protect Boot Sector Disables the write function only on the boot sector Disabled Disables all floppy drive functions Hard Disk Drive Normal Hard disk drive functions normally...
  • Page 100 Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press the key. The password prompt appears: 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.
  • Page 101 Changing or Removing the Setup Password Should you want to change your Setup password, do the following: 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.
  • Page 102 Bypassing the Setup Password If you forget your setup password, you can bypass the password security feature by hardware. Follow these steps to bypass the password: Turn off and unplug the system. Open the system housing and set JP3 to to bypass the password function.

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105: Date

    Date Highlight the items on the Date parameter and press to set 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 3.9.2 Time Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press to set the time following the hour-minute-second format.

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 108: 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 changeload previous ?settings? [Yes] [No] Select...

  • Page 109: 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 110 H90 Housing User’ s Guide...
  • Page 111 Copyright Copyright 1998 by this company. 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 112 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 113 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. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
  • Page 114 14. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 15. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
  • Page 115 FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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 116 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 117 Table of Contents 1 Introduction..............1 2 Pre-installation Requirements ........2 2.1 Selecting a Site ................2 2.2 Preparing the Housing Unit............3 3 External and Internal Structure ........4 3.1 Front Panel ................4 3.2 Rear Panel ................6 3.3 LCD Display Screen ..............9 3.3.1 Replacing the LCD Display Screen ......9 3.4 Internal Components..............
  • Page 118 5.2 Installing and Removing a 5.25-inch Storage Device....19 5.2.1 To install a 5.25-inch storage device: .......20 5.2.2 To remove a 5.25-inch storage device:......22 6 Installing a Hot-swappable SCSI Drive......23 7 Installing and Removing a Hot-swappable Redundant Power Supply Module......25 7.1 To Install a power supply module:..........26 7.2 To remove a power supply module: ........28 8 Installing and Removing a Hot-swappable...

  • Page 119: Introduction

    Introduction The X90 storage housing series is designed to expand more disk capacity for PC servers and enhanced fault-tolerant RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disk) and ultra-2 SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) performance. This installation guide will show you how to install the basic system components such as disk drives and power supplies.

  • Page 120: Pre-Installation Requirements

    Pre-installation Requirements Selecting a Site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency. The system is suitable to set up in an office environment. Consider the following factors when choosing a site for the system: Near a grounded power outlet Clean and dust-free Sturdy surface free from vibration...

  • Page 121: Preparing The Housing Unit

    Preparing the Housing Unit Do the following to begin setting up the system: Unlock the front wheels and move the system to your desired site. The system housing design allows for easy transport in spite of its size. It comes with four wheels that facilitate short-distance transits. The two front wheels each include a lever to lock the wheels after you have positioned the system into place.

  • Page 122: External And Internal Structure

    External and Internal Structure Front Panel The system front panel is divided into two sections. The left front panel consists of the diskette/CD-ROM/tape drive bays, power switch, LED indicators, LCD display screen, and an embedded reset switch. The right part contains the hot-swappable SCSI hard disk drive bays with 8 drive trays for narrow or wide SCSI drives.
  • Page 123 Item Description LCD Display Screen Indicates boot status as well as any BIOS check point errors encountered upon system initialization. Refer to the section “ LCD Display Screen” for more information. 3.5-inch Diskette A 3.5-inch diskette drive comes with the Drive basic system CD-ROM Drive...

  • Page 124: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel The rear panel includes the system fan, the connectors for the keyboard, mouse, VGA monitor, printer, and serial devices, the slot openings for expansion boards, and the power supply. Item Description PS/2 keyboard port Connects to PS/2 keyboards Video port Connects to CRT monitors PS/2 mouse port...
  • Page 125 Item Description Parallel port Connects to parallel devices (e.g., printer) USB port Connects to USB devices LAN port Connects to the network cable COM 1 port Connects to serial devices (e.g., serial mouse) Hot-swap redundant Lights up (green) when the hot-swap fan fail LED 1 redundant fan is working properly COM 2 port...
  • Page 126 Item Description operating. Expansion slots Expansion cards installation. See section 2.7 Installation Guide...

  • Page 127: Lcd Display Screen

    LCD Display Screen The LCD display is a 8-line by 16 character screen that indicates the boot status as well as any BIOS check point errors encountered upon system initialization. Normally, the system BIOS and the micro-controller firmware send the LCD display messages that appear on the screen. However, if you hooked up a special purpose driver to control the LCD module, this driver define the messages.

  • Page 128: Internal Components

    Internal Components The housing is symmetrically divided into the left and right panel. system’ s internal components are accessible through these panels. 3.4.1 Left Panel The main part of the left panel houses the system board, memory board , and expansion boards.

  • Page 129: Right Panel

    3.4.2 Right Panel The power subsystem fills up most part of the rear right panel. It consists of a power backplane board and a metal rack that holds up to three 430-watt redundant power supply modules. A fan module should be installed whenever a power supply is removed to provide the system with regular cooling.

  • Page 130: Opening The Housing Panels

    Opening the Housing Panels The system housing has one front door and two side panels. Always observe the following ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions before installing any system component: Do not remove any system component from its packaging unless you are ready to install it. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components.
  • Page 131 Right Panel Left Panel System Housing...

  • Page 132: Opening The Front Panel Door

    Opening the Front Panel Door A security lock secures the front door to protect against unauthorized access. To open the front door: Insert the key to the lock and turn it clockwise until it points to the unlocked icon. Pull open the front door. 4.2.1 Removing the Front Panel Door The doors are attached to the main housing by screwless hinges.
  • Page 133 Unlock the door with the key (when necessary). Open it to more than 45 angle. Lift it up for about an inch, then move it away from the housing. System Housing...

  • Page 134: Installing And Removing Storage Devices

    Installing and Removing Storage Device s The housing supports one 3.5-inch and four 5.25-inch internal storage devices. The empty drive bays on the upper front panel allows you to install additional drives such as a CD-ROM drive, digital audio tape (DAT) drive or another hard disk drive.
  • Page 135 Secure the drive with four screws. Insert the drive into the bay. System Housing...

  • Page 136: To Remove A 3.5-Inch Storage Device

    Secure the drive with a screw. The screw hole is located on the side of the housing. Connect the power cable and signal cables to the external device. 5.1.2 To remove a 3.5-inch storage device: Open the front panel door and remove the left panel. See section 4 for more information on opening the housing panels.

  • Page 137: Installing And Removing A 5.25-Inch Storage Device

    Installing and Removing a 5.25-inch Storage Device The housing comes with a drive guide for installing 5.25-inch internal storage devices. 5.2.1 To install a 5.25-inch storage device: Open the front panel door and remove the left panel. See section 4 for more information on opening the housing panels.
  • Page 138 Attach the drive guides on the sides of the external device as shown below. Insert the drive into the bay. Installation Guide...

  • Page 139: To Remove A 5.25-Inch Storage Device

    Secure the drive with two screw as shown below. Connect the power cable and signal cables to the external device. 5.2.2 To remove a 5.25-inch storage device: Open the front panel door and remove the left panel. See section 4 for more information on opening the housing panels.

  • Page 140: Installing A Hot-Swappable Scsi Drive

    Installing a Hot-swappable SCSI Drive The system supports up to eight hot-swappable drive trays. Follow these steps to install a hot-swap SCSI drive: Open the front panel door. Use your finger to release the drive tray as shown below and then pull it out.
  • Page 141 Install the tray into the drive bay, pushing it gently until it reaches the connector on the backplane board. Push the lever back until it clicks into place. System Housing...

  • Page 142: Installing And Removing A Hot-Swappable Redundant Power Supply Module

    Installing and Removing a Hot-swappable Redundant Power Supply Module The power subsystem consists of a power backplane and hot-swappable power supply modules. These components are held in place by a metal rack enclosure. The backplane and the rack allow installation of up to three 430-watt power supply modules in a hot-swappable redundant configuration.
  • Page 143 Make sure that the power supply is properly inserted. Secure the power supply with the screw knobs on both sides. System Housing...

  • Page 144: To Remove A Power Supply Module

    Connect a power cable to the power supply and secure the power cable by flipping down the wire clip. Plug it into an electrical socket. You will see a green light when the power supply is functioning properly. The power supply supplied with the system accepts input voltage of 100V~240V, 50~60Hz.
  • Page 145 Make sure the power supply subsystem is supplying a minimum of 860W (2 power supply module) to the system. System Housing...

  • Page 146: Installing And Removing A Hot-Swappable Redundant Housing Fan

    Installing and Removing a Hot-swappable Redundant Housing Fan Four housing fan is distributed inside the housing to cool down the system. They are hot-swappable and redundant. You can simple take one out and put a new one in if a fan failed to operate. You don’ t even have to shutdown the system.
  • Page 147 Carefully pull out the housing fan. Clip Slide in a new housing fan. The power indicator lights up. Close the housing fan cage and turn the screw knob counter clockwise to lock it. System Housing...

  • Page 148: To Change A Front Hot-Swap Housing Fan

    To change a front hot-swap housing fan: Remove the left panel. See section 4 for more information on opening the housing panels. Carefully pull out the housing fan. Clip Insert a new one. Close the left panel. Installation Guide...

  • Page 149: Installing An Expansion Board

    Installing an Expansion Board Follow these steps to install a PCI expansion board: Remove the left panel of the housing. See section 4 for more information on opening the housing panels. Remove the bracket cover opposite an empty PCI slot. Save the screw for later use.
  • Page 150 Follow the same steps when installing an ISA board. Just make sure that you remove the bracket cover opposite an ISA slot. Installation Guide...

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