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... memory running at 500, 550 and 600 MHz or 533, 667, 733 MHz. ! Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ! Slim, smooth and stylish design 2 Chapter 1 AcerPower Sx Features Performance ! Two Dual in SiS630 chipset), while some models with Part No. 55.39J01.M06 will not support LAN even though chipsets are still present on...
... memory running at 500, 550 and 600 MHz or 533, 667, 733 MHz. ! Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ! Slim, smooth and stylish design 2 Chapter 1 AcerPower Sx Features Performance ! Two Dual in SiS630 chipset), while some models with Part No. 55.39J01.M06 will not support LAN even though chipsets are still present on...
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... stereo output (On Die Controller SiS 630ET chipset). ! On-board parallel port- Mini-DIN PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports ! 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ! AcerPower Sc Features Performance ! On-board FDD interface-360K/720K/1.2MB/1.44MB/2.88MB & 3 mode FDD Multimedia ! Software shutdown for ACPI compliant) ! Dual in SiS900 10/100BASE-T Ethernet controller...
... stereo output (On Die Controller SiS 630ET chipset). ! On-board parallel port- Mini-DIN PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports ! 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ! AcerPower Sc Features Performance ! On-board FDD interface-360K/720K/1.2MB/1.44MB/2.88MB & 3 mode FDD Multimedia ! Software shutdown for ACPI compliant) ! Dual in SiS900 10/100BASE-T Ethernet controller...
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Key Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Windows + E: Explores My Computer ! Shift + Windows + M: Undoes Minimize All ! Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as clicking the right button of the mouse). 10 Chapter 1 Windows + R: Displays the Run dialog box Opens the application's context menu (same function as : ! Windows + Tab: Activate the next Taskbar button ! Windows + F: Finds a Document ! Windows + M: Minimizes All ! Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Windows + E: Explores My Computer ! Shift + Windows + M: Undoes Minimize All ! Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as clicking the right button of the mouse). 10 Chapter 1 Windows + R: Displays the Run dialog box Opens the application's context menu (same function as : ! Windows + Tab: Activate the next Taskbar button ! Windows + F: Finds a Document ! Windows + M: Minimizes All ! Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... Headphone jack Specification AcerPower Sx : SiS630 AcerPower Sc : SiS630ET(Main), Crystal 4299 (CODEC) AC'97/98 Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 20 bits Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced stereo full duplex operation High performance audio accelerator and...Supported IDE Interface IDE controller Item IDE controller resident bus Number of IDE channel Support IDE interface Support bootable CD-ROM Specification AcerPower Sx :SiS630 AcerPower Sc :SiS630ET, Ultra ATA100 PCI bus 2 E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4 and Ultra DMA 33/66), ANSIS ATA rev.3.0...
... Headphone jack Specification AcerPower Sx : SiS630 AcerPower Sc : SiS630ET(Main), Crystal 4299 (CODEC) AC'97/98 Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 20 bits Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced stereo full duplex operation High performance audio accelerator and...Supported IDE Interface IDE controller Item IDE controller resident bus Number of IDE channel Support IDE interface Support bootable CD-ROM Specification AcerPower Sx :SiS630 AcerPower Sc :SiS630ET, Ultra ATA100 PCI bus 2 E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4 and Ultra DMA 33/66), ANSIS ATA rev.3.0...
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...Multiword Mode 0, 1, 2 Ultra Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 Disabled 32 Chapter 2 When set this parameter improves system performance by increasing the transfer rate. The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes enhance hard disk performance by allowing the use . Enabling this parameter to be loaded. However, besides enabling these features in better hard... disk performance. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and Novell NetWare...
...Multiword Mode 0, 1, 2 Ultra Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 Disabled 32 Chapter 2 When set this parameter improves system performance by increasing the transfer rate. The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes enhance hard disk performance by allowing the use . Enabling this parameter to be loaded. However, besides enabling these features in better hard... disk performance. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and Novell NetWare...
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... specify whether you want BIOS to activate or deactivate the Num Lock function upon booting. The following screen appears if you to Enabled or Disabled perform or bypass the RAM test during POST and while booting. Allows you select Boot Options from the main menu: Boot Sequence 1st. [Floppy Disk A:]! 2nd...
... specify whether you want BIOS to activate or deactivate the Num Lock function upon booting. The following screen appears if you to Enabled or Disabled perform or bypass the RAM test during POST and while booting. Allows you select Boot Options from the main menu: Boot Sequence 1st. [Floppy Disk A:]! 2nd...
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...POST Check Points When POST executes a task, it uses a series of preset numbers called check point to the entry point. Table D-1 describes the Acer common tasks carried out by cold or warm boot. Table D-1 POST Check Points Check Point 04H 08H 09H 10H 14H 18H 1CH 1EH 2CH 30H...(press reset button or turn on ), from warm boot (press CTRL + ALT + DEL or from protected mode, the processor is reset, therefore POST is performed. Disables Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI), Alarm Interrupt Enable (AIE), Periodical Interrupt Enable (PIE), and Update-ended Interrupt Enable (UIE). System timer (8254) test ...
...POST Check Points When POST executes a task, it uses a series of preset numbers called check point to the entry point. Table D-1 describes the Acer common tasks carried out by cold or warm boot. Table D-1 POST Check Points Check Point 04H 08H 09H 10H 14H 18H 1CH 1EH 2CH 30H...(press reset button or turn on ), from warm boot (press CTRL + ALT + DEL or from protected mode, the processor is reset, therefore POST is performed. Disables Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI), Alarm Interrupt Enable (AIE), Periodical Interrupt Enable (PIE), and Update-ended Interrupt Enable (UIE). System timer (8254) test ...
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...List" on page 68 . If you have isolated the problem FRU. 4. If you find the failing device or adapter. 76 Chapter 4 Non-Acer devices ! Check all adapter card jumper positions. 7. External devices ! DIMM ! Check all cables and connectors for proper installation. 9. Hard disk drive...disconnect the following, one , until you still cannot solve the problem, continue with the following checks, one by one at a time: 10. Perform the following steps: 2. Check all system board jumper positions and switch settings. 6. CD/DVD-ROM drive ! Diskette drive ! Check all device ...
...List" on page 68 . If you have isolated the problem FRU. 4. If you find the failing device or adapter. 76 Chapter 4 Non-Acer devices ! Check all adapter card jumper positions. 7. External devices ! DIMM ! Check all cables and connectors for proper installation. 9. Hard disk drive...disconnect the following, one , until you still cannot solve the problem, continue with the following checks, one by one at a time: 10. Perform the following steps: 2. Check all system board jumper positions and switch settings. 6. CD/DVD-ROM drive ! Diskette drive ! Check all device ...
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... Board Removing 56 External VGA Port 2 F Fax voice modem connector 78 fax/data modem 2, 3 FDC 37C677 16 FDD connector 78 features 2 connectivity 2, 3 design 2, 3 ergonomics 2, 3 Multimedia 2, 3 Performance 2, 3 Frequency 20 front panel 4 FRU 81 G GAME/MIDI connector 78 Global Standby Mode 21 H HDD LED connector 78 Housing Opening 55 Humidity 19 I I/O Address Map...
... Board Removing 56 External VGA Port 2 F Fax voice modem connector 78 fax/data modem 2, 3 FDC 37C677 16 FDD connector 78 features 2 connectivity 2, 3 design 2, 3 ergonomics 2, 3 Multimedia 2, 3 Performance 2, 3 Frequency 20 front panel 4 FRU 81 G GAME/MIDI connector 78 Global Standby Mode 21 H HDD LED connector 78 Housing Opening 55 Humidity 19 I I/O Address Map...