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  • Page 1 AcerPower 2100 User’s Guide (V66LT/IDB3-C) System Manual Index...

  • Page 2: Acerpower 2100 (V66Lt/Idb3-C) User's Guide

    Further, Acer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Acer reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this manual at any time and without notice.
  • Page 3 (e) sublicense or otherwise make the software available to third parties. The software is the property of Acer or Acer’s supplier and you do not have and shall not gain any proprietary interest in the software (including any modifications or copies made by or for you) or any related intellectual property rights.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 5 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 6 14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord (provided in your keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). 15.
  • Page 7 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 8 CD-ROM Safety Warning DANGER INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. 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. DMI Compliance Statement This product, AcerPower 2100, has been fully tested and passed the DMI 2.0 conformance requirements.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual ...................... 2 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 ......................Pre-installation 1.1.1 ....................Selecting a Site 1.1.2 ..................Unpacking Components 1.2 ........................Features 1.2.1 ......................Front Panel 1.2.2 ......................Rear Panel 1.3 ................Connecting System Components 1.3.1 ...................
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 System Board 2.1 ....................Major Components 2.2 ........................Layout 2.3 ..................Jumpers and Connectors 2.3.1 ............... Jumper and Connector Locations 2.3.2 ....................Jumper Settings 2.3.3 ................Onboard Connector Functions 2.4 .....................Front Panel Connectors 2.5 ....................IDE Hard Disk Support 2.6 ......................Video Function 2-10 2.7 ......................
  • Page 11 3.4.2 ......................IDE Drives 3-10 3.5 ....................Onboard Peripherals 3-14 3.5.1 .......................Serial Port 1 3-14 3.5.2 ....................... Parallel Port 3-15 3.5.3 ..................Onboard Device Settings 3-17 3.6 ....................Power Management 3-19 3.6.1 ..................Power Management Mode 3-19 3.6.2 ..................Power Switch < 4 sec. 3-20 3.6.3 .................Schedule Resume from Suspend 3-20...
  • Page 12 4.7.2 ................Installing a Pentium II Processor 4-19 4.7.3 ................. Installing the Celeron Processor 4-22 Chapter 5 Acer Manageability Software 5.1 ....................The Acer Resource CD 5.2 ..................... Acer Software Installer 5.3 ....................Acer Software Library 5.4 ..................Acer Online Documentation 5.5 ........................Acer CPR 5.6 ....................System Diagnostics 5-10 ®...
  • Page 13 4-16 ............. Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes 4-19 4-17 ................Installing the Pentium II Processor 4-20 4-18 ................Installing the Pentium II Processor 4-21 4-19 ................Installing the Celeron Processor 4-22 4-20 ................Installing the Retention Module 4-23 5-1 .....................Acer Resource CD 5-2 ..................... Acer Software Installer Index...
  • Page 14 A-1 ......................Front Panel A-2 ....................... Rear Panel List of Tables 1-1 .................... System Error Messages 1-17 2-1 ......................SW1 Settings 2-2 ......................SW2 Settings 2-3 ....................Onboard Connectors 2-4 .................. IDE Hard Disk Configuration 2-5 ................... Supported Video Resolutions 2-11 3-1 ..............

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Managed PC – Fully functional PC system that includes both a CD-ROM and floppy drive The AcerPower 2100 is a convertible platform. Acer Option Kits are available to transform a Net PC model into a Managed PC model, or vice-versa. Three kits are available to accomplish this: •...

  • Page 16: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual is divided into five chapters and an appendix. A brief description of these chapters and the appendix is provided below. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter describes the different parts of the system unit. It also describes how to select a site and set up the basic system.

  • Page 17: Index

    Intel LANDesk Client Manager. The Acer Resource CD contains the Acer CPR utility, the Acer Software Installer, the Acer software library and online documentation. Use Acer CPR to restore your computer to its original factory settings. Use the Acer Software Installer to install the bundled software that resides on the Acer Resource CD.
  • Page 18 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Represents the actual keys that you have to press on the keyboard. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any danger that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Preinstallation The preinstallation process involves the following activities: • Selecting a site • Unpacking components 1.1.1 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, television sets, copy machines, or heating and air conditioning equipment.

  • Page 20: Features

    Features The product configuration described in the following pages consists of a system unit, a monitor, a keyboard, a CD- ROM drive, a diskette drive, a fixed disk drive and a mouse. 1.2.1 Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the system unit front panel. 1.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    1.2.2 Rear Panel Figure 1-2 shows the system unit rear panel. 1. Game/MIDI port 9. USB Port 2. Microphone-in port 10. Parallel port 3. Line-in port 11. Monitor/VGA Port 4. Line-out port 12. Add-on card brackets 5. Network port 13. Fan 6.

  • Page 22: Connecting System Components

    Connecting System Components Do not turn on the power until you finish connecting the system components. The following sections show how to connect each component to the system. 1.3.1 Connecting the Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket on the rear panel. See Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard AcerPower 2100 (V66LT/IDB3-C) User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Monitor

    1.3.2 Connecting the Monitor Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel. Figure 1-4 Connecting the Monitor Index...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Mouse

    1.3.3 Connecting the Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel. Figure 1-5 Connecting the Mouse AcerPower 2100 (V66LT/IDB3-C) User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Printer (Optional)

    1.3.4 Connecting the Printer (Optional) If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel port on the rear panel. See Figure 1-6. Figure 1-6 Connecting the Parallel Printer If you have a serial printer or other serial peripheral, connect it to the serial port (COM1).

  • Page 26: Complete System Connections

    1.3.5 Complete System Connections After connecting all the components, plug one end of the power supply cable into the system power socket. Plug the other end of the power supply cable into a wall outlet. Figure 1-7 shows the complete system connections. Figure 1-7 Complete System Connections AcerPower 2100 (V66LT/IDB3-C) User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Connecting Multimedia Components (Optional)

    1.3.6 Connecting Multimedia Components (Optional) Your system also supports optional multimedia features. Connect multimedia components as shown in Figure 1-8. Figure 1-8 Connecting Multimedia Components Index...

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Network

    1.3.7 Connecting to the Network You can connect your system to the network via the onboard RJ45 port. Figure 1-9 Connecting to the Network AcerPower 2100 (V66LT/IDB3-C) User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Fax/Modem (Optional)

    1.3.8 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional) Your system also supports an optional fax/modem. Connect the telephone line and handset as shown in Figure 1- Figure 1-10 Connecting the Telephone Line and Handset to the Fax/Modem Index...

  • Page 30: Connecting Usb Devices (Optional)

    1.3.9 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 marked on the rear panel.

  • Page 31: Turning On Your Computer

    Turning On Your Computer After you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn on your computer: 1. Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as a monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2. Locate the system main power switch on the back of the system unit and turn it on. 3.

  • Page 32: General Failure

    General Failure • Are all cables securely plugged in? • Are all system components and peripherals turned on? • Is the system main power switch on? The switch is located on the back of the system. • Is the wall power outlet not working? You may check this by plugging in and turning on some other piece of equipment.

  • Page 33: Printer Doesn't Work

    Printer Doesn't Work • Is the printer power turned on? • Is the printer cable connected to the correct port (serial or parallel)? • Is the printer configured correctly? • Is the printer out of paper or jammed? Check the printer’s status indicator lights. Add-on Card Fails Intermittently •...

  • Page 34: Error Messages

    Error Messages In the event that you receive an error message, do not continue using the computer. Note the message and take corrective action immediately. This section describes the different types of error messages and suggests corrective measures. There are two general types of error messages: •...

  • Page 35: System Error Messages

    Table 1-1 System Error Messages Error Message Corrective Action Bad CMOS Battery Replace battery. Contact your dealer. CMOS Checksum Run Setup. See Chapter 3. Error Floppy Drive Check and connect the cable to the floppy Controller Error drive or controller. Floppy Drive Error Check CMOS setup configuration.
  • Page 36 Table 1-1 System Error Messages (continued) Error Message Corrective Action Onboard Serial 1 Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 1. See Chapter 3. Conflict Onboard Serial 2 Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 2. See Chapter 3. Conflict Onboard Parallel Port Run Setup and disable Onboard Conflict Parallel Port.

  • Page 37: Correcting Error Conditions

    1.7.3 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. An equipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an error that causes a complete system failure.

  • Page 38: Chapter 2 System Board

    Chapter 2 System Board This chapter describes the system board and all of its major components, including: • Details about the system board layout • Jumper and connector locations and functions • Jumper settings The system board supports the Intel Pentium II processor with MMX (MultiMedia eXtensions) technology and the Intel Celeron processor with MMX technology.

  • Page 39: Major Components

    The system is fully compatible with Windows NT 4.0 Workstation and Windows 95/98 operating systems. Major Components The system board has the following major components: • A CPU (Central Processing Unit) connector that supports either of the following: • Pentium II processor running at speeds ranging from 266 to 450 MHz •...
  • Page 40 • External ports • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports • One buffered high-speed serial port • One SPP/ECP/EPP high-speed parallel port • Two USB ports • One standard VGA port • One mono Microphone-in port • One stereo Line-in port •...

  • Page 41: Layout

    Layout Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the major components on the system board. RJ-45 LAN port DIMM sockets PS/2 keyboard port CPU connector PS/2 mouse port Voltage regulators Serial port AIO board connector USB port Sound Blaster compatible audio Riser card slot controller Ultra I/O controller...

  • Page 42: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors 2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 2-2 shows the jumper and connector locations. Figure 2-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations In this figure, the blackened pin of a jumper or a connector represents pin 1. AcerPower 2100 (V66LT/IDB3-C) User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Jumper Settings

    2.3.2 Jumper Settings The following table lists the possible jumper settings: Table 2-1 SW1 Settings Switch Setting Function Bus Frequency 66 MHZ 100 MHz Password Check Off* Bypass Core/Bus Clock Ratio Table 2-2 SW2 Settings Switch Setting Function VGA IRQ Assignment Disabled Enabled * Default...

  • Page 44: Onboard Connector Functions

    2.3.3 Onboard Connector Functions Table 2-3 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions. Table 2-3 Onboard Connectors Connector Function Modem ring-in connector Wake-on LAN connector VGA port Printer/parallel port CN13 Serial port CN14 USB ports CN15 FDD connector CN16...

  • Page 45: Front Panel Connectors

    Front Panel Connectors The following figure shows the pin orientation of the front panel connectors. Figure 2-3 Front Panel Connectors Index...

  • Page 46: Ide Hard Disk Support

    IDE Hard Disk Support The board comes with an enhanced IDE controller that supports PIO mode 4 and Ultra DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode data transfers. In addition, two EIDE interfaces are mounted on the system board supporting a maximum of four IDE hard disks, or any other IDE devices. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the IDE interfaces. Connect the cables according to the IDE hard disk configuration in Table 2-4.

  • Page 47: Video Function

    Video Function The onboard video controller is capable not only of enhancing video display, but supporting 3D video applications as well. The video controller features the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) design - the latest bus architecture that is considered to be the best solution for 3D applications. AGP offers greater bandwidth; thus, it is capable of speeding up the VGA bus in order to meet the requirement of 3D applications.

  • Page 48: Supported Video Resolutions

    Table 2-5 Supported Video Resolutions Resolution Vertical Freq. Horizontal (Hz) Freq. (KHz) 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 31.5 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 37.4 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 37.5 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 43.3 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 48.0 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 52.9 640 x 480...
  • Page 49 Table 2-5 Supported Video Resolutions (continued) 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 76.2 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 79.0 1024 x 768 8/16/24 96.7 1024 x 768 8/16 113.3 1024 x 768 120.6 1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 45.9 1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 44.9 1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 54.9...

  • Page 50: Audio Function

    Audio Function The board provides a complete 3D audio solution via the onboard audio controller and the following audio connectors: • Mono microphone port • Stereo line-in port • Stereo line-out port • Game/MIDI port • CD-in connector • Modem connector These connectors enable the system to accommodate external audio devices.

  • Page 51: Lan Function

    LAN Function The system supports LAN connection by integrating a 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet controller and an RJ45 network port. The system uses a Switching Power Supply which provides a 5V/1A standby power via the onboard connector JP9 (see Figure 2-2 for the location of the connectors). The onboard LAN relies on this standby power for its operation.

  • Page 52: Wake-On Lan Function

    2.11 Modem Ring-in Function The Modem Ring-in function enables the system to resume from 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. Refer to Figure 2-2 for the location of the Modem ring-in connector (CN1) on the system board.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3 Bios Utility

    Chapter 3 BIOS Utility 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. This memory area is not part of the system RAM.

  • Page 54: System Information

    The Setup Utility main menu then appears: Setup Utility System Information Product Information Disk Drives Onboard Peripherals Power Management Boot Options Date and Time System Security *Advanced Options Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change ↵ ↑↓ = Move highlight bar = Select Esc = Exit * This option appears when you press the F8 key.

  • Page 55: System Information

    The system supports two BIOS Utility levels: Basic and Advanced. If you are an advanced user, you may want to check the detailed configuration of your system. Detailed system configurations are contained in the Advanced Level. To view the Advanced Level, press The [F8] key works only when you are in the main menu.

  • Page 56: Processor Speed

    3.2.2 Processor Speed The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of the processor currently installed in your system. 3.2.3 Internal Cache This parameter specifies the first-level or the internal memory (i.e., the memory integrated into the CPU) size, and whether it is enabled or disabled. 3.2.4 External Cache This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported by the system.

  • Page 57: Ide Primary Channel Slave

    3.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Slave This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the primary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE devices, see section 3.4.2. 3.2.9 IDE Secondary Channel Master This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the secondary IDE channel.

  • Page 58: 3.2.11 Total Memory

    3.2.11 Total Memory This parameter specifies the total amount of onboard memory. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST (Power-On Self Test). If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size. 1st Bank This parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 1 socket.

  • Page 59: Product Information

    Product Information The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu. Product Information Product Name ......xxxxxxxxx System S/N ......xxxxxxxxx Main Board ID ......xxxxxxxxx Main Board S/N ......xxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version ....V3.2 DMI BIOS Version .......2.1 The Product Information menu contains the general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc.

  • Page 60: Main Board S/N

    3.3.4 Main Board S/N This parameter specifies your system board’s serial number. 3.3.5 System BIOS Version This parameter specifies the version of your system’s BIOS. 3.3.6 DMI BIOS Version The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) BIOS allows you to check your system hardware components without actually opening your system.

  • Page 61: Disk Drives

    Disk Drives Select Disk Drives from the main menu to configure the drives installed in your system. The following screen shows the Disk Drives menu: Disk Drives Floppy Drive A ... [1.44-MB 3.5-inch] Floppy Drive B ... [None ] 3.4.1 Floppy Drives To enter the configuration value for the first floppy drive (drive A), highlight the Floppy Drive A parameter.

  • Page 62: Ide Primary Channel Master

    3.4.2 IDE Drives To configure the IDE drives connected to your system, select the parameter that represents the channel and port where the desired hard disk to configure is connected. The options are: IDE Primary Channel Master This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected as a master device of IDE channel 1. IDE Primary Channel Slave This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected as a slave device of IDE channel 1.
  • Page 63 The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE Drive parameters: IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave Type ......[ Auto ] Cylinder .....[ XXXX ] Head ......[ XXXX ] Sector .......[ XXXX ] Size ......[ XXXX ] MB Hard Disk Size > 504MB ..[ Auto ] *Hard Disk Block Mode ...[ Auto ] *Advanced PIO Mode ....[ Auto ] *Hard Disk 32 Bit Access ..[Enabled]...

  • Page 64: Hard Disk Size > 504 Mb

    Sectors This parameter specifies your hard disk’s number of sectors, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting. Size This parameter specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB. Hard Disk Size > 504 MB When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a hard disk with a capacity of more than 504 MB.

  • Page 65: Onboard Peripherals

    This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level. 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/95/98, and Novell NetWare. If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this parameter to Disabled.

  • Page 66: Onboard Peripherals

    Onboard Peripherals Serial Port 1 ....... [Enabled ] Base Address ..... [3F8h] IRQ ......[ 4 ] Parallel Port ....... [Enabled ] Base Address ..... [378h] IRQ ......[ 7 ] Operation Mode ....[EPP] ECP DMA Channel ....[ - ] •...

  • Page 67: Parallel Port

    Base Address This function lets you set a logical base address for the parallel port. The options are: • 378h • 278h • 3BCh This function lets you assign an interrupt for the parallel port. The options are IRQ 5 and 7. The Base Address and IRQ parameters are configurable only if the Parallel Port is enabled.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Onboard Device Settings

    3.5.3 Onboard Device Settings The Onboard Device Settings menu allows you to configure the device controllers available onboard. Selecting this option from the Onboard Peripherals menu displays the following screen: Onboard Device Settings Floppy Disk Controller ....[Enabled ] IDE Controller ...... [Both ] PS/2 Mouse Controller ....

  • Page 70: Usb Legacy Mode

    USB Legacy Mode This function, when enabled, lets you use a USB keyboard in a DOS environment. Set this to Disabled to deactivate the USB keyboard function in DOS environment. This parameter is configurable only if the USB Host Controller parameter is enabled. Onboard Audio Chip This parameter lets you enable or disable the onboard audio controller.

  • Page 71: Power Management

    Power Management The Power Management menu lets you configure the system power-management feature. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings: Power Management Power Management Mode ....[Enabled ] IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ..[Off] System Sleep Timer ....

  • Page 72: Power Switch < 4 Sec

    System Sleep Timer This parameter automatically puts the system to power-saving mode after a specified period of inactivity. Any keyboard or mouse action, or any activity detected from the IRQ channels resumes system operation. Sleep Mode This parameter lets you specify the power-saving mode that the system will enter after a specified period of inactivity.

  • Page 73: Boot Options

    Boot Options This option allows you to specify your preferred settings for bootup. The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the main menu: Boot Options Boot Sequence 1st [Floppy Disk] 2nd [IDE CD-ROM] 3rd [Hard Disk] First Hard Disk Drive ....[IDE] Primary Display Adapter ....

  • Page 74: First Hard Disk Drive

    3.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive This parameter specifies whether the BIOS utility will boot from an IDE hard disk drive or a SCSI hard disk drive. The system will automatically boot from an IDE hard disk if your system does not have a SCSI hard disk drive. The default setting is IDE.

  • Page 75: Memory Test

    3.7.7 Memory Test When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM test during the POST routine. When set to Disabled, the system detects only the memory size and bypasses the test routine. The default setting is Disabled.

  • Page 76: Date And Time

    Date and Time The following screen appears if you select the Date and Time option from the main menu: Date and Time Date ..... [WWW MM DD, YYYY] Time ..... [HH:MM:SS] 3.8.1 Date Highlight the items on the Date parameter and press to set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format.

  • Page 77: System Security

    System Security The Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the system and its data. The following screen appears if you select System Security from the main menu: System Security Setup Password ....[ None Power-on Password ....[ None 3.9.1...
  • Page 78 3. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press . The following screen appears: Setup Password Enter your new Password twice. Password may be up to 7 characters long. Enter Password ....[XXXXXXX] Enter Password again ....[XXXXXXX] Set or Change Password 4. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters. Then press Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

  • Page 79: Bypassing The Setup Password

    1. Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security. 2. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press . The Setup Password menu appears. 3. From the Setup Password menu, highlight the Set or Change Password option. 4. Enter a new password. 5.

  • Page 80: Power-On Password

    Make sure switch no. 2 of SW1 is set On to enable the Power-on password. Operation Mode This function lets you enable or disable the password prompt display. When set to Normal, the password prompt appears before system boot. When set to Keyboard Lock, the password prompt does not appear; however, your system will not respond to any keyboard or mouse input until you enter the correct password.

  • Page 81: Advanced Options

    3.10 Advanced Options The Advanced Options selection is available only in the Advanced Level. The Advanced Options menu allows you to configure the system memory, onboard peripherals, and PCI device settings. To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Options unless you are a qualified technician The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters: Advanced Options...

  • Page 82: Memory/Cache Options

    3.10.1 Memory/Cache Options Selecting Memory/Cache Options from the Advanced Options menu displays the following screen: Memory/Cache Options *Internal Cache (CPU Cache) ..[Enabled ] *External Cache ....[Enabled ] *Cache Scheme ....[Write-back] *Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for .. [System] *Memory Parity Mode ....

  • Page 83: Memory Parity Mode

    Cache Scheme This parameter displays the cache scheme in Write-back mode. Write-back updates the cache but not the memory when there is a write instruction. It updates the memory only when there is an inconsistency between the cache and the memory. Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved For To prevent memory address conflicts between the system and expansion boards, reserve this memory range for the use of either the system or an expansion board.

  • Page 84: Pnp/Pci Options

    3.10.2 PnP/PCI Options The PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen: PnP/PCI Options *PCI IRQ Setting ..[ Auto INTA INTB INTC INTD *PCI Slot 1 ..... [--] [--] [--] [--]...

  • Page 85: Pci Irq Sharing

    PCI IRQ Sharing Setting this parameter to Yes allows you to assign the same IRQ to two different devices. To disable the feature, select No. 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 86: Reset Resource Assignments

    Set this parameter to Yes only if your operating system is Windows 95 or Windows 98. Reset Resource Assignments Set this parameter to Yes to avoid IRQ conflict 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. After clearing the resource data, the parameter resets to No.

  • Page 87: Load Default Settings

    3.11 Load Default Settings You need to reload the BIOS default settings every time you make changes to your system hardware configuration (such as memory size, CPU type, hard disk type, etc.); otherwise, BIOS will keep the previous CMOS settings. Selecting this option displays the following dialog box: Do you want to load default settings? [Yes]...
  • Page 88 Do you really want to exit SETUP? [Yes] [No] Select Yes to exit Setup. Select No to return to the main menu. If you have made changes in the parameter settings, the following dialog box appears: Settings have been changed. Do you want to save CMOS settings? [Yes] [No]...

  • Page 89: Installation Precautions

    Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components Installation Precautions Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and post-installation instructions. Turn off the system power and unplug the power cord and all peripherals before opening the system or connecting or removing any peripheral device.

  • Page 90: Esd Precautions

    4.1.1 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. 1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it. 2.

  • Page 91: Post-Installation Instructions

    Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. 4.1.3 Post-installation Instructions Observe the following after installing a system component: 1. Verify that the components are installed according to the step-by-step instructions in their respective sections. 2.

  • Page 92: Removing And Replacing The Housing Cover

    Removing and Replacing the Housing Cover Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned system peripherals connected to it. Read section 4.1.2 for pre-installation instructions. This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional components inside the system unit.

  • Page 93: Removing The Housing Cover

    5. Pull the housing cover upward and remove it from the chassis. Figure 4-2 Removing the Housing Cover Index...

  • Page 94: Replacing The Housing Cover

    4.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover 1. Replace the housing cover as shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 Replacing the Housing Cover 2. Secure the housing cover with the necessary screws. Figure 4-4 Securing the Screws AcerPower 2100 (V66LT/IDB3-C) User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Disassembling And Reassembling The System

    Disassembling and Reassembling the System When upgrading, you may need to disassemble your system in order to access the system board and other components inside the system. To disassemble the system: 1. The metal cover inside the housing gives additional support to the housing’s structure. To remove the metal cover, remove two screws located on the inner side of the metal bracket (the screw attaches the metal bracket to the riser card).

  • Page 96: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    2. Disconnect the drive cables, then pull the disk frame holding the CD-ROM drive, hard drive, and the 3.5-inch diskette drive. Figure 4-6 Removing the Drive Frame with CD-ROM, Hard Disk, and 3.5-inch Diskette Drives 3. When the drives have been removed, you can now access the system board and the riser card. To reassemble the system: To reassemble the system, simply reverse the procedure.

  • Page 97: Removing The Hard Disk Drive

    Figure 4-7 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Index...

  • Page 98: Removing A Hard Disk Drive From The Bracket

    2. Remove the necessary screws to detach the hard disk drive from the bracket. Figure 4-8 Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the Bracket 3. Attach the new hard disk drive to the hard disk drive bay with the necessary screws. Figure 4-9 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket AcerPower 2100 (V66LT/IDB3-C) User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Installing And Removing Expansion Boards

    4. Reattach the hard disk drive bay to the disk drive metal frame. Figure 4-10 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket 5. Replace the metal frame to its original position in the system. 6. Connect the disk drive cables and over the system. Installing and Removing Expansion Boards 4.5.1 Installing a PCI Card...

  • Page 100: Installing A Pci Card

    4. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite to the empty PCI slot. 5. Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 6. 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. Figure 4-11 Installing a PCI Card AcerPower 2100 (V66LT/IDB3-C) User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Installing Additional Memory

    Installing Additional Memory The system memory is upgradable to a maximum of 256 MB via two 168-pin DIMM sockets on board. These DIMM sockets accept PC-66 and PC-100 compliant DIMMs with 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128 MB capacities without ECC feature. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the DIMM sockets. Section 4.6.1 tells how to install DIMMs. When installing DIMMs, make sure that you install only one type of DIMM.

  • Page 102: Installing A Dimm

    4.6.1 Installing a DIMM 1. Open the clips on the socket. 2. Align the DIMM with the socket. 3. Press the DIMM into the socket until the clips lock into the DIMM. Figure 4-12 Installing a DIMM The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation.

  • Page 103: Removing A Dimm

    4.6.2 Removing a DIMM 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. 2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket. Figure 4-13 Removing a DIMM 4.6.3 Reconfiguring the System The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run Setup (See Section 3.1) to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it.

  • Page 104: Upgrading The Cpu

    Upgrading the CPU The board supports a Pentium II processor or a Celeron processor. The Pentium II processor comes in a new enclosed packaging technology called S.E.C. (Single-Edge Contact) cartridge. The Celeron processor comes in the Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP), a cost-effective design. The only difference between the two is that the Pentium II processor comes with a 512 KB built-in second-level cache, while the Celeron processor comes with either a 128 KB second level cache, or none at all.

  • Page 105: Pressing The Latches

    1. Disconnect the 3-pin and 2-pin fan/heatsink cables from the system board. Figure 4-14 Pressing the Latches To ensure proper installation, remove the DIMM from their socket before installing or removing the CPU. See section 4.6.2 for instruction on removing the DIMM.

  • Page 106: Pressing The Latches And Detaching The Cpu

    2. Press the latches on both sides of the processor to release it from the retention mechanism. You will hear a click sound once the latch is released. 3. Pull out and lift the processor up to detach it from the CPU connector. Figure 4-15 Pressing the Latches and Detaching the CPU AcerPower 2100 (V66LT/IDB3-C) User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Installing A Pentium Ii Processor

    4.7.2 Installing a Pentium II Processor Observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. See section 4.1.1 Before you proceed, make sure that there is no processor installed in the CPU connector. Follow these steps to install a Pentium II processor: 1.

  • Page 108: Installing The Pentium Ii Processor

    3. Lower the processor into the CPU socket and gently push it in until the golden fingers completely fit into the connector and the latches on the sides lock the processor into place. Figure 4-17 Installing the Pentium II Processor To ensure proper installation, remove the DIMM from its socket before installing or removing the CPU.

  • Page 109: Installing The Pentium Ii Processor

    4. Connect the 3-pin cable to JPX1 and the 2-pin cable to JP8 on the system board. JPX1 Figure 4-18 Installing the Pentium II Processor The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.

  • Page 110: Installing The Celeron Processor

    4.7.3 Installing the Celeron Processor Observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. See section 4.1.1 Before you proceed, make sure that there is no processor installed in the CPU connector. Follow these steps to install a Celeron processor: 1.

  • Page 111: Installing The Retention Module

    3. Snap both the retention clips into place. Figure 4-20 Installing the Retention Module The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. 4. Connect the 3-pin cable to JPX1 and the 2-pin cable to JP8 on the system board. See Figure 2-2 and Table 2-3 for more information.
  • Page 112 • S.M.A.R.T. compliant Acer desktop manageability software is provided through the Acer software preload which comes pre-installed on your system, and the Acer Resource CD. The following manageability features and utilities are explained in more detail in the remaining sections of this chapter.

  • Page 113: Acer Resource Cd

    The Acer Resource CD The Acer Resource CD contains a collection of powerful utility programs and information, to effectively manage your AcerPower system. The Acer Resource CD provides the following useful features and services: Figure 5-1 Acer Resource CD Index...
  • Page 114 Adobe Acrobat Reader. • Acer CPR. This is a powerful hard disk recovery program for disaster recovery. It allows you to reinstall your hard disk drive, with the Acer preload including operating system, drivers, to its factory condition.

  • Page 115: Acer Software Installer

    The Acer Software Installer also provides a single and easy launching point for you to selectively install some or all of the bundled software; you do not need to know any of the path names or other details. Launch the Acer Software Installer and click on the software title on the Acer Software Installer screen.

  • Page 116: Use The Acer Software Installer

    4. Click the software title you wish to install. 5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Installable Applications Software The following application software (bundled with your AcerPower system) is installable from the Acer Software Installer: • Acer Settings (Acer wallpaper and screen saver) •...

  • Page 117: Acer Software Library

    Acer Software Library Acer Software Library contains a reference copy of the qualified drivers for your AcerPower system. The proper drivers for your AcerPower system have been preinstalled in the Acer preload on your hard disk drive. The drivers and applications in the Acer Software Library are for your reference only, or for reinstallation.

  • Page 118: Acer Online Documentation

    Acer Online Documentation The Acer Online Documentation includes User’s Guides, and other helpful information in PDF format. It allows you to quickly access important information about your system, components, and applications without searching for their manual. The Acer Online Documentation includes: •...

  • Page 119: Acer Cpr

    In case of any emergency such as hard disk drive failure, you may find that the only way to get the system running again is to rebuild the hard disk drive to its original factory state. Acer CPR gives you a simple way to completely reinstall the Acer preload that originally came preinstalled on your hard disk drive.
  • Page 120 If you are changing the operating system (for example, from Windows 98 to Windows 95), refer to the Acer Resource CD. The DS numbers for the operating systems you can install are printed on the front of the Acer Resource CD.

  • Page 121: System Diagnostics

    To invoke the system diagnostics program: • Follow the Acer CPR procedure to start Acer CPR. • From the Acer CPR screen, click on the Diagnostics button. The diagnostics software will start to automatically test the system components. ® ®...

  • Page 122: Installing Virusscan

    5.7.1 Installing VirusScan To install the McAfee VirusScan utility: 1. Invoke the Acer Software Installer from the Acer Resource CD (refer to previous section for instructions). 2. Click McAfee VirusScan. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. 5.7.2 Updating VirusScan Data Files New viruses (and variants of old ones) are constantly appearing and circulating within the computer community.
  • Page 123 1. Download the data file (for example, DAT-3103.ZIP) from one of McAfee’s electronic services. On most services, it is located in the anti-virus section. Please note that your ability to access these updates is legally restricted by the maintenance terms outlined in the README.1 file accompanying the software and detailed in the software license agreement.
  • Page 124 5. Copy the new NAMES.DAT, CLEAN.DAT, and SCAN.DAT files to the appropriate directory, overwriting the old data files. There might be VirusScan files in more than one directory. If so, place the updated files in each appropriate directory. Occasionally, the product’s scan engine is also upgraded and you will require a new version of VirusScan in order to use the newest data files.

  • Page 125: Intel Landesk Client Manager

    ® ® Intel LANDesk Client Manager As computer systems are becoming more complex, system manageability is becoming one of the important requirements for desktop, server, and notebook computers, especially in networked environments. The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) standard, created by the Desktop Management Task Force (DMTF), provides an industry standard based solution, enabling any DMI-compliant management software to manage any DMI-enabled computer systems.

  • Page 126: Setting Up Landesk Client Manager

    Setting Up LANDesk Client Manager Installing LANDesk Client Manager, Client Version To install LANDesk Client Manager, Client Version, do the following: • Invoke the Acer Software Installer from Acer Resource CD (refer to previous section for instructions). • Click Intel LANDesk Client Manager. •...

  • Page 127: Using Landesk Client Manager

    5.8.2 Using LANDesk Client Manager To invoke LANDesk Client Manager: click Start | Programs | Intel LANDesk Management | Client Manager. The Client Manager user interface has three main parts: • The PC health indicator, which consists of the PC Health meter, PC health description, and suggestions for improving unhealthy workstations.

  • Page 128: Landesk Client Manager, Administrator Version

    LANDesk Client Manager, Administrator Version A copy of the LANDesk Client Manager, Administrator Version, is bundled on your Acer Resource CD. It is recommended that you install this software only if it is to be used by a system administrator as the management station.
  • Page 129 CD-ROM Drive Introduction Your system includes a CD-ROM drive in a 5.25-inch half-height form factor. This drive is ideal for multimedia applications that incorporate graphics, animation, full-motion video, electronic publishing, and information distribution. This CD-ROM drive is designed to be compatible with an industry standard – the Enhanced IDE/ATAPI interface. The Enhanced IDE/ATAPI interface allows the CD-ROM drive to share the same data bus and interface card with a hard disk drive.
  • Page 130 Precautions The laser beam in this CD-ROM drive can be harmful to the eyes. The wavelength of the laser diode is 780nm typical and the optical power of 0.2 ~ 0.3 mw continuous wave. Do not attempt to service this drive by yourself (e.g., opening or removing the drive casing).
  • Page 131 CD-ROM Drive Description A.3.1 Front View Figure A-1 Front Panel Your CD-ROM front panel may be slightly different from the one shown above. 1. Disc tray opens and closes for disc loading and removal 2. Headphone jack is used for attaching headphones or self-amplified speakers 3.
  • Page 132 A.3.2 Rear View C a b l e S e l e c t S l a v e IDE INTERFACE AUDIO DC INPUT M a s t e r Figure A-2 Rear Panel Your CD-ROM rear panel may be slightly different from the one shown above.
  • Page 133 Operating the CD-ROM Drive A.4.1 Starting the Drive 1. Press the Eject button. The tray is ejected from the drive. 2. Place the disc in the tray with the disc label side facing up. 3. Press the Eject button or press the tray panel lightly to close the tray. 4.
  • Page 134 Boot from LANDesk service agent, 3-23 Acer software installer, 5-4 Boot options, 3-21 Installable applications software, 5-5 Boot from LANDesk service agent, 3-23 Use the Acer software installer, 5-5 Boot sequence, 3-21 Acer Software Library, 5-6 Configuration table, 3-23 Advanced options, 3-29...
  • Page 135 Primary display adapter, 3-22 Date, 3-24 Silent boot, 3-22 Time, 3-24 Boot sequence, 3-21 Disassembling and reassembling the system, 4-7 To disassemble, 4-7 CD-ROM Drive, A-1 To reassemble, 4-8 Description, A-3 Disk drives, 3-9 During operation, A-2 Floppy drives, 3-9 Emergency eject, A-6 IDE drives, 3-10 Introduction, A-1...
  • Page 136 Turning on your computer, 1-13 Installing McAfee VirusScan, 5-11 Installing optional components Hardware monitoring function, 2-14 Disassembling and reassembling the system, 4-7 Installation precautions, 4-1 IDE drives, 3-10 Installing additional memory, 4-13 Advanced PIO mode, 3-13 Installing and removing expansion boards, 4-11 CD-ROM drive DMA mode, 3-13 Removing and replacing the housing cover, 4-4 Cylinders, 3-11...
  • Page 137 Cache scheme, 3-31 Reset resource assignments, 3-34 External cache, 3-30 VGA palette snoop, 3-33 Internal cache, 3-30 Post-installation instructions, 4-3 Memory at 15MB-16MB reserved for, 3-31 Power management, 3-19 Memory parity mode, 3-31 Power management mode, 3-19 Modem ring-in function, 2-15 Power switch <...
  • Page 138 Housing cover, replacing, 4-6 Floppy drive A, 3-4 Removing the housing cover, 4-4 Floppy drive B, 3-4 Removing the Pentium II processor, 4-16 IDE primary channel master, 3-5 Replacing the hard disk drive, 4-9 IDE primary channel slave, 3-5 Replacing the housing cover, 4-6 IDE secondary channel master, 3-5 IDE secondary channel slave, 3-5 Schedule resume from suspend, 3-20...
  • Page 139 Use the Acer software installer, 5-5 Wake-on LAN function, 2-15 Using LANDesk client manager, 5-16 When handling a disc, A-2 Video function, 2-10 Index...

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