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  • Page 1 AcerPower 4100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Acer and its suppliers make no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaim any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. 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.
  • 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: Acer Year 2000 Compliance Statement

    This product, AcerPower 4100, is Year 2000-compliant and carries the "NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo. This product has been tested both by Acer's internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL's YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that this product will successfully make the year 2000 transition.
  • Page 5 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 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save them 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 or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 7 11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 12.
  • Page 8 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. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). 15.

  • Page 9: Caution On Lithium Batteries

    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.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Overview ............................1 About This Manual.......................... 2 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Preinstallation ........................1-1 1.1.1 Selecting a Site......................1-1 1.1.2 Unpacking Components..................1-1 1.2 Features ..........................1-2 1.2.1 Front Panel ......................1-2 1.2.2 Rear Panel .......................1-3 1.3 Connecting System Components..................1-4 1.3.1 Connecting the Keyboard ..................1-4 1.3.2 Connecting the Monitor ..................1-5 1.3.3 Connecting the Mouse..................1-6...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 System Board 2.1 Major Components......................2-2 2.2 Layout ...........................2-4 2.3 Jumpers and Connectors ....................2-5 2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations ..............2-5 2.3.2 Jumper Settings......................2-6 2.3.3 Onboard Connectors ....................2-7 2.4 Floppy Disk\IDE Hard Disk Support ................2-8 2.5 Video Function ........................2-9 2.6 Audio Function (Optional) .................... 2-12 2.7 USB ............................
  • Page 12 3.2.13 Parallel Port ......................3-8 3.2.14 PS/2 Mouse......................3-8 3.3 Product Information ......................3-9 3.3.1 Product Name......................3-9 3.3.2 System S/N ......................3-9 3.3.3 Main Board ID....................3-10 3.3.4 Main Board S/N....................3-10 3.3.5 System BIOS Version ..................3-10 3.3.6 DMI BIOS Version.................... 3-10 3.4 Disk Drives ........................3-11 3.4.1 Floppy Drives......................
  • Page 13 3.8.2 Time........................3-28 3.9 System Security......................... 3-28 3.9.1 Setup Password....................3-29 3.9.2 Power-on Password ................... 3-32 3.9.3 Disk Drive Control .................... 3-33 3.10 Advanced Options......................3-34 3.10.1 Memory/Cache Options................... 3-35 3.10.2 PnP/PCI Options ....................3-37 3.11 Load Default Settings...................... 3-40 3.12 Abort Settings Change ....................
  • Page 14 List of Figures 1-1 Front Panel ..........................1-2 1-2 Rear Panel ..........................1-3 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard ....................1-4 1-4 Connecting the Monitor ....................1-5 1-5 Connecting the Mouse .......................1-6 1-6 Connecting the Parallel Printer ..................1-7 1-7 Complete System Connections..................1-8 Connecting Multimedia Components ................1-9 1-9 Connecting to the Network ...................
  • Page 15 4-20 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes ........... 4-21 4-21 Locking the Metal Bracket................... 4-21 4-22 Installing a Processor Card ..................4-22 4-23 Locking the Processor ....................4-22 4-24 Connecting the Fan/Heatsink Cables............... 4-23 List of Tables 1-1 System Error Messages....................1-18 2-1 Jumper Settings ........................2-6 2-2 Onboard Connectors ......................2-7 2-3 IDE Hard Disk Configuration ..................2-8...
  • Page 16 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 17: Overview

    Introduction Acer has been on the leading edge of microcomputer systems development for both corporate and home computing needs for 20 years, as the OEM of choice for many of the world’s leading computer companies. Acer is committed to meeting the world’s demand for state-of- the-art computers ...

  • Page 18: About This Manual

    The system is fully compatible with MS-DOS V6.X, OS/2, SCO UNIX, Windows NT, and Windows 95/98 operating systems. About This Manual This manual is divided into four chapters. A brief description of these chapters is provided below. Chapter 1 Getting Started Describes the different parts of the system unit.

  • 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 basic configuration consists of a system unit, a monitor, a keyboard, a CD-ROM drive (optional), a diskette drive, a fixed disk drive and a mouse. 1.2.1 Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the system unit front panel. 2 3 4 1.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    1.2.2 Rear Panel Figure 1-2 shows the system unit rear panel. 15 14 13 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Voltage selector 9. Parallel port 2. Fan 10. Monitor/VGA Port 3. System power socket 11. Add-on card brackets 4.

  • 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 4100 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 Chapter 1 - Getting Started...

  • 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 4100 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 4100 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 Chapter 1 - Getting Started...

  • 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 1-10 AcerPower 4100 User’s Guide...

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

    1.3.8 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional) Your system also supports the optional fax/modem feature. Connect the telephone line and handset as shown in Figure 1-10. Figure 1-10 Connecting the Telephone Line and Handset to the Fax/Modem Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-11...

  • 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: Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. Press the power button located on the front of the system unit. When the system finishes booting, the computer is now ready for use.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter a hardware problem, review the following suggestions before calling for service. General Failure • Are all cables securely plugged in? • Are all system components and peripherals turned on? • Is the system main power switch on? •...
  • Page 33 Keyboard is Dead • Is the keyboard cable plugged in? Turn off the system unit and plug in the keyboard. Do not plug or unplug the keyboard while the power is on. Printer Doesn't Work • Is the printer power turned on? •...

  • 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 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 Floppy may be bad.

  • Page 36: System Error Messages

    Table 1-1 System Error Messages (continued) Error Message Corrective Action Onboard Serial 1 Conflict Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 1. See Chapter 3. Onboard Serial 2 Conflict Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 2. See Chapter 3. 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 complete system failure. Here are some corrective measures for error conditions: Run Setup.

  • Page 38: Chapter 2 System Board

    Chapter 2 System Board This chapter describes the system board and all its major components, including: • Details about the system board layout • Jumper and connector locations and functions • Jumper settings The AcerPower 4100 system board is a high-performance all-in-one system board with LPX form factor.

  • Page 39: Major Components

    Major Components The system board has the following major components: • A CPU (Central Processing Unit) connector that supports Pentium II processors running from 233 - 450 MHz • Supports 256- or 512-KB PBSRAM (PBSRAM - Pipelined-burst Sychronous Random Access Memory) second-level cache (incorporated in Pentium II) •...
  • Page 40 • One SPP/ECP/EPP high-speed parallel port • Two USB ports • One Ethernet port • One standard VGA port • One audio connector for AIO daughterboard that includes: ♦ One Microphone-in port ♦ One Line-in port ♦ One Line-out port ♦...

  • Page 41: Layout

    Layout Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the major components on the system board. 31 30 LAN LED connector(optional) Turbo LED connector USB connector (optional) LAN controller (optional) CPU card connector USB ports Power switch connector AGP/mem/PCI controller COM1 port Wake-on LAN connector 2-pin fan connector PS/2 mouse port...

  • 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 Jumper and Connector Locations The shaded pin indicates pin 1. Chapter 2 - System Board...

  • Page 43: Jumper Settings

    Function Bus Frequency 66 MHz Off* 100 MHz Password Function Bypass password Check password BIOS Logo Off* Acer Audio Chip Onboard Not onboard CPU/Bus Frequency Ratio default Preset by the manufacturer and must not be changed. AcerPower 4100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Onboard Connectors

    2.3.3 Onboard Connectors Table 2-2 lists the onboard connectors. Table 2-2 Onboard Connectors Connector Function Feature connector VGA port Parallel port 2-pin fan connector Optional USB connector IrDA connector CN8/CN9 USB ports CN10 COM1 port CN11 FDD connector CN12 PS/2 keyboard port CN13 IDE1 connector CN14...

  • Page 45: Floppy Disk\Ide Hard Disk Support

    Table 2-2 Onboard Connectors (continued) Connector Function CN26 CD-in connector CN27 HDD LED connector CN28 Wake-on LAN connector CN29 Standby power connector CN30 Turbo LED connector CN31 Power LED connector CN32 Reset key connector 3-pin fan connector Floppy Disk\IDE Hard Disk Support The board comes with an enhanced PCI IDE controller that supports PIO mode 4 and Ultra DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode data transfers.

  • Page 46: Video Function

    The onboard PCI-ISA bridge controller offers an interface for 2-mode or 3-mode floppy disk drive. An LS-120 drive may also be connected to the system via the onboard FDD interface. Video Function The onboard video controller is capable not only of enhancing video display, but supporting 3- D video applications as well.
  • Page 47 Table 2-4 Supported Video Resolutions (continued) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Pixel Clock (Hz) Freq. (KHz) (MHz) 640 x 480 63.7 55.0 640 x 480 81.0 70.0 640 x 480 100.2 81.0 800 x 600 33.8 36.0 800 x 600 35.2 36.0 800 x 600 37.8...
  • Page 48 Table 2-4 Supported Video Resolutions (continued) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Freq. Pixel Clock (Hz) (KHz) (MHz) 1152 x 864 66.1 100.0 1152 x 864 75.1 110.0 1152 x 864 76.4 110.0 1152 x 864 77.1 121.5 1152 x 864 90.2 135.0 1152 x 864 108.6...

  • Page 49: Audio Function (Optional)

    Audio Function (Optional) The board comes with a 3-D audio controller and an audio I/O daughterboard connector. The audio I/O daughterboard integrates the following ports: • Mono microphone port • Stereo line-in port • Stereo line-out port • Game/MIDI port These connectors enable the system to accommodate external audio devices.

  • Page 50: Modem Ring-In Function

    The system voltage is monitored via a routed trace to the hardware monitoring ASIC. The CPU temperature and fan speed are monitored via the 3-pin speed-detection fan with a two- pin thermistor. Also, it is required that the fan/sink should be connected to JP2 and CN15 on the system board.

  • Page 51: Wireless Communication Support (Optional)

    The system BIOS supports LSA (LanDesk Service Agent) which allows AcerPower to boot from a remote PXE (pre-boot execution environement) server by TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol). 2.11 Wireless Communication Support (Optional) The board comes with an infrared (IrDA) interface for Wireless Communication function (CN7).

  • Page 52: 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.

  • Page 53: Entering Setup

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

  • Page 54: System Information

    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 key works only when you are in the main menu.
  • Page 55 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 ..... 350 MHz Internal Cache ..... 32 KB, Enabled External Cache ...... 512 KB, Enabled Floppy Drive A ......

  • Page 56: Processor

    System Information Page 2/2 Serial Port ......3F8h, IRQ4 Parallel Port ....... 378h, IRQ7 PS/2 Mouse ......Installed PgDn/PgUp = Move Screen Esc = Back to Main Menu The System Information menu shows the current basic configuration of your system. 3.2.1 Processor The Processor parameter specifies the type of processor currently installed in your system.

  • Page 57: External Cache

    3.2.4 External Cache This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported by the system. 3.2.5 Floppy Drive A This parameter specifies the system’s current floppy drive A settings. For information on how to configure the floppy drives, see section 3.4.1. 3.2.6 Floppy Drive B This parameter specifies the system’s current floppy drive B settings.

  • Page 58: Ide Secondary Channel Master

    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. For information on how to configure the IDE devices, see section 3.4.3. 3.2.10 IDE Secondary Channel Slave This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the secondary IDE channel.

  • Page 59: 3.2.12 Serial Port

    3rd Bank This parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 3 socket. The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. For the location of the DIMM sockets, refer to Figure 2-1. 3.2.12 Serial Port This parameter shows the serial port address and IRQ settings. 3.2.13 Parallel Port This parameter shows the parallel port address and IRQ settings.

  • Page 60: Product Information

    Product Information The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu. Product Information Page 1/1 Product Name ......xxxxxxxxx System S/N ......xxxxxxxxx Main Board ID ......xxxxxxxxx Main Board S/N ......xxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version ....V3.2 DMI BIOS Version .......2.00.1 Back to Main Menu The Product Information menu contains the general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc.

  • Page 61: Main Board Id

    3.3.3 Main Board ID This parameter specifies your system board’s identification number. 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 utility. 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 62: 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 Page 1/1 Floppy Drive A ... [xx-MB xx-inch] Floppy Drive B ... [None ] LS-120 drive as ...

  • Page 63: Drive As

    • [1.44 MB, 3.5-inch] • [2.88 MB, 3.5-inch] Follow the same procedure to configure floppy drive B. Choose if you do not have a None second floppy drive. 3.4.2 LS-120 drive as This parameter allows you not only to enable the LS-120 device installed in your system, but also to specify the function of the device.

  • Page 64: Ide Drives

    3.4.3 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 to the master port of IDE channel 1.
  • Page 65 The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE Drive parameters: IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave Page 1/1 Type ......[ Auto ] Cylinder ..... [ XXXX ] Head ......[ XXXX ] Sector ....... [ XXXX ] Size ......[ XXXX ] MB Hard Disk Size >...

  • Page 66: Hard Disk Block Mode

    Heads This parameter specifies your hard disk’s number of heads, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting. 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.

  • Page 67: Advanced Pio Mode

    Advanced PIO Mode When set to , the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the Auto function. If supported, it allows for faster data recovery and read/write timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This results in better hard disk performance. To disregard the feature, change the setting to Disabled.

  • Page 68: Onboard Peripherals

    Onboard Peripherals The Onboard Peripherals menu allows you to configure the onboard devices. Selecting this option from the main menu displays the following screen: Onboard Peripherals Page 1/1 Serial Port ......[Enabled ] Base Address ..... [3F8h] IRQ ......[ 4 ] Parallel Port .......

  • Page 69: Parallel Port

    This function lets you assign an interrupt for the serial port. The options are IRQ The Base Address and IRQ parameters are configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is enabled. 3.5.2 Parallel Port This parameter allows you to enable or disable the parallel port. Base Address This function lets you set a logical base address for the parallel port.

  • Page 70: Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings

    The Base Address and IRQ parameters are configurable only if the Parallel Port is enabled. If you install an add-on card that has a parallel port whose address conflicts with the parallel port on board, a warning message appears on the screen. Check the parallel port address on the add-on card and change the address to one that does not conflict.

  • Page 71: Onboard Device Settings

    ECP DMA Channel This item becomes active only if you select Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) the operation mode. It allows you to assign DMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3 for the ECP parallel port function (as required in Windows 95). 3.5.3 Onboard Device Settings The Onboard Device Settings menu allows you to configure the device controllers available...

  • Page 72: Usb Host Controller

    PS/2 Mouse Controller This parameter enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse controller. USB Host Controller This parameter lets you enable or disable the USB controller on board. When enabled, it activates the USB function of the system. When disabled, it deactivates the function. USB Legacy Mode This function, when enabled, lets you use a USB keyboard in a DOS environment.

  • Page 73: 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 Page 1/1 Power Management Mode ....[Enabled ] IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ..[Off] Minute(s) System Sleep Timer ....

  • Page 74: 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 75: Boot Options

    The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the main menu: Boot Options Page 1/1 Boot Sequence 1st [Floppy Disk] 2nd [Hard Disk] 3rd [CD-ROM] First Hard Disk Drive ....[IDE] Primary Display Adapter ....[Auto] Fast Boot ......[Auto ] Silent Boot ......

  • Page 76: Fast Boot

    card into your system, set this parameter to . BIOS will automatically disable the Auto onboard video controller and consider the video card as the primary display adapter. 3.7.4 Fast Boot Setting this parameter to allows the system to boot faster by skipping some POST Auto routines.

  • Page 77: Configuration Table

    3.7.8 Configuration Table This parameter allows you to enable or disable the display of the configuration table after POST but before booting. The configuration table gives a summary of the hardware devices and settings that BIOS detected during POST. This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level. 3.7.9 Boot from LanDesk Service Agent The LanDesk Service Agent is a pre-boot agent that enables the system to be booted from a...

  • Page 78: 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 Page 1/1 Date ..... [WWW MM DD, YYYY] Time ..... [HH:MM:SS] ↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar F1 = Help →...

  • Page 79: Time

    3.8.2 Time Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press to set the time following the hour-minute-second format. Valid values for hour, minute, and second are: • Hour • Minute • Second System Security The Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the system and its data.

  • Page 80: Setup Password

    Setting a Password Make sure that switch 2 of S1 is set to (bypass password). You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup password does not exist and switch 2 of S1 is set (password check enabled). By default, switch 2 of S1 is set to (bypass password).
  • Page 81 Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. Retype the password then press After setting the password, highlight the Set or Change Password option. Press to return to the System Security screen. Press to return to the main menu.

  • Page 82: Power-On Password

    Press to return to the System Security screen. Press to return to the main menu. Press to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data. Select to save the changes. To remove the password, simply select the Setup Password parameter from the System Security menu and set it to None Bypassing the Setup Password...
  • Page 83 Make sure switch 2 of S1 is set to 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 , the Keyboard Lock password prompt does not appear;...

  • Page 84: Disk Drive Control

    3.9.3 Disk Drive Control The Disk Drive Control parameters allow you to protect the floppy drive and hard disk data from being modified (possible under DOS mode only). Table 3-2 lists the drive control settings and their corresponding functions. Table 3-2 Drive Control Settings Floppy Drive Setting...

  • Page 85: 3.10 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. Do not change any settings in the Advanced Options if you are not a qualified technician to avoid damaging the system.

  • Page 86: 3.10.1 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 Page 1/1 *Internal Cache (CPU Cache) ..[Enabled ] *External Cache ....[Enabled ] *Cache Scheme ....[Write-back] *Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for .. [System] *Memory Parity Mode ....

  • Page 87: Cache Scheme

    External Cache This parameter enables or disables the secondary cache memory. The default setting is Enabled Cache Scheme This parameter sets the cache to modes. Write-through Write-back updates the cache but not the memory when there is a write instruction. It Write-back updates the memory only when there is an inconsistency between the cache and the memory.

  • Page 88: 3.10.2 Pnp/Pci Options

    C8000h - DFFFFh Shadow Set the parameter to to shadow expansion card to ROM. For some legacy ISA Enabled LAN cards, you might need to disable the shadowing in order to work properly. In this case, we recommend that you set this parameter to Disabled 3.10.2 PnP/PCI Options The PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices.

  • Page 89: Pci Irq Sharing

    Refer to your manual for technical information about the PCI card. PCI Slots When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to , these parameters specify the auto- Auto assigned interrupt for each of the PCI devices. If you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to , you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for each PCI device Manual installed in your system.

  • Page 90: Graphics Aperture Size

    Some VGA cards have required settings for this feature. Check your VGA card manual before setting this parameter. Graphics Aperture Size This parameter specifies the system memory area reserved for Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP). AGP is a new bus design that enables the system to support 3D applications by speeding up the VGA bus and increasing the bandwidth.

  • Page 91: 3.11 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] [No]...

  • Page 92: 3.13 Exiting Setup

    3.13 Exiting Setup To exit the BIOS utility, simply press . The following dialog box appears: Do you really want to exit SETUP? [Yes] [No] Select to exit Setup. Select to return to the main menu. If you have made changes in the parameter settings, the following dialog box appears: Settings have been changed.

  • Page 93: Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components

    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. 4.1.1 ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components.

  • Page 94: Pre-Installation Instructions

    4.1.2 Pre-installation Instructions Always observe the following before you install a system component: Turn off the system power and all the peripherals connected to the unit before opening it. Read section 1.5 for information on how to properly turn off the system. Make sure that the system is unplugged..

  • Page 95: Post-Installation Instructions

    4.1.3 Post-installation Instructions Observe the following after installing a system component: See to it that the components are installed according to the step-by-step instructions in their respective sections. Unplug the system unit. Make sure you have set all the required jumpers. See section 2.3.2 for the correct jumper settings or refer to the jumper setting label pasted inside the system cover.

  • Page 96: 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 97: Removing The Housing Cover

    Push the housing cover slightly backward as indicated in Figure 4-3. Pull the housing cover upward and remove it from the chassis. Figure 4-3 Removing the Housing Cover Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components...

  • Page 98: Replacing The Housing Cover

    4.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover Replace the housing cover as shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4 Replacing the Housing Cover Secure the housing cover with the necessary screws. Figure 4-5 Securing the Screws AcerPower 4100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: 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: Push the link bar backward. Then pull it upward to detach it from the system. Figure 4-6 Detaching the Link Bar Locate the hard disk on the right side of the system.

  • Page 100: Removing The Hard Disk

    Figure 4-7 Removing the Hard Disk Disconnect the drive cables then pull the disk frame holding the CD-ROM drive and the 3.5-inch diskette drive. Figure 4-8 Removing the Drive Frame with CD-ROM and 3.5-inch Diskette Drives AcerPower 4100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    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. However, before you reassemble your system, make sure that you have installed all necessary components and connected the cables.

  • Page 102: Attaching A Hard Disk Drive To The Bracket

    Attach the new hard disk to the bracket and secure it with the screws which you have just removed earlier. Figure 4-10 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket Replace the hard disk to its original position in the system. Connect the disk drive cables.

  • Page 103: Installing And Removing Expansion Boards

    Cover the system. Installing and Removing Expansion Boards 4.5.1 Installing a PCI Card To install a PCI card: Turn off and unplug the system Locate the riser card. Locate an empty PCI slot on the slot board. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite to the empty PCI slot. Insert a PCI card into the slot.

  • Page 104: Installing Isa Cards

    Figure 4-12 Installing a PCI Card 4.5.2 Installing ISA Cards 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.

  • Page 105: Installing An Isa Card

    BIOS detects and configures only PnP cards. Turn off and unplug the system again. Locate the expansion slots and install the PnP ISA and PCI cards. Turn on the system. This time PnP BIOS automatically configures the PnP ISA and PCI cards with the available resources.

  • Page 106: Installing Additional Memory

    Installing Additional Memory The system memory is upgradable to a maximum of 384 MB via three 168-pin DIMM sockets on board. These DIMM sockets accept PC-66/PC-100 compliant DIMMs with 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB capacities, with or without ECC feature. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the DIMM sockets.
  • Page 107 Table 4-1 Memory Configurations (continued) DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Total Memory 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 48 MB 16 MB 32 MB...

  • Page 108: Installing A Dimm

    4.6.1 Installing a DIMM Open the clips on the socket. Align the DIMM with the socket. Press the DIMM into the socket until the clips lock into the DIMM. Figure 4-14 Installing a DIMM The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation.

  • Page 109: Removing A Dimm

    4.6.2 Removing a DIMM Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket. Figure 4-15 Removing a DIMM 4.6.3 Reconfiguring the System The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run Setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it.

  • Page 110: Upgrading The Cpu

    Upgrading the CPU The board supports the Pentium II processors with speeds ranging from 233 MHz to 450 MHz. It utilizes the new enclosed packaging technology called S.E.C (single-edge contact) cartridge, that allows the second-level cache to remain tightly coupled to the processor. It is capable of increasing the performance of 32-bit software and multimedia applications.

  • Page 111: Installing A Pentium Ii Cpu

    Figure 4-17 Removing a Processor Card 4.7.2 Installing a Pentium II CPU 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 CPU: Place the retention mechanism over the CPU connector on the system board and press it until it clicks into place.

  • Page 112: Installing The Retention Mechanism

    Figure 4-18 Installing the Retention Mechanism Remove the processor card from its protective packaging. Make sure that the latches on the sides of the module are not pressed. Remove the thermal tape protector at the back of the fan sink. Figure 4-19 Removing the Tape Protector from the Fan Sink Insert the wide clip ends into the wide holes on the processor and the narrow clip ends into the narrow holes.

  • Page 113: Inserting The Clip Ends Into The Processor Holes

    Figure 4-20 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes Using your fingers, push down the metal bracket until it clicks into the CPU cartridge and then push the metal bracket’s handle to lock the metal bracket into place. Figure 4-21 Locking the Metal Bracket With the processor card golden fingers pointing downward, align the processor to the posts of the retention mechanism.

  • Page 114: Installing A Processor Card

    Figure 4-22 Installing a Processor Card Press down the processor until the golden fingers completely fit into the connector and the latches on the sides lock the processor into place. Figure 4-23 Locking the Processor 4-22 AcerPower 4100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Connecting The Fan/Heatsink Cables

    10. Connect the 3-pin and 2-pin fan/heatsink cables to JP2 and CN15 on the system board, respectively. CN15 Figure 4-24 Connecting the Fan/Heatsink Cables The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-23...
  • Page 116 Index abort changes, 3-40 Date, 3-27 Advanced Options, 3-34 Date and Time, 3-27 Advanced PIO Mode, 3-16 Disk Drives, 3-11 AGP, 2-1 diskette drive configuration, 3-11 Alert on LAN (AOL), 2-14 display adapter, 3-25 audio controller, 3-21 DMA Transfer Mode, 3-16 DMI BIOS version, 3-10 drive control settings, 3-33 drive cylinder, 3-14...
  • Page 117 Hard Disk Block Mode, 3-15 hard disk drive configuration, 3-13 Hardware Monitoring function, 2-12 network connection, 1-10 HDD size>504MB, 3-15 NIC, 2-14 num lock, 3-25 I/O ports, 2-1 IDE 1 Onboard Device Settings, 3-20 master, 3-6 Onboard Peripherals, 3-17 slave, 3-7 IDE 2 master, 3-7 slave, 3-7...
  • Page 118 system total memory, 3-7 resetting IRQ assignments, 3-39 Time, 3-28 TFTP, 2-14 troubleshooting, 1-14 error messages, 1-15 Serial Port, 3-8 address, 3-17 configuration, 3-17 USB, 2-12 IRQ, 3-18 USB controller, 3-21 Setup password USB device installation, 1-12 bypassing, 3-31 USB legacy mode, 3-21 changing, 3-30 removing, 3-30 setting, 3-29...
  • Page 120 Index...

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