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... connector locations, jumper settings, connector functions, and information on installing optional components. Manual Structure This user's guide consists of a backplane board and drive trays that support wide SCSI hard disk drives. It contains information about the system BIOS and tells how to install internal components. Chapter 3 System Housing This chapter describes...
... connector locations, jumper settings, connector functions, and information on installing optional components. Manual Structure This user's guide consists of a backplane board and drive trays that support wide SCSI hard disk drives. It contains information about the system BIOS and tells how to install internal components. Chapter 3 System Housing This chapter describes...
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...controller introduces a new technology, which consists of 1024 MB and supports 72-bit DRAM using two Intel Pentium II processors running at 400/100, or 450/100 MHz. Chapter 1 System Board 1.1 Features The Altos 1100 system board is a dual-processor system board built on board ...allow memory upgrade to 133 MHz data transfer rate, the AGP interface boosts graphics performance. The PCI/AGP controller host bus interface supports Pentium II processors with the Intel 440BX...
...controller introduces a new technology, which consists of 1024 MB and supports 72-bit DRAM using two Intel Pentium II processors running at 400/100, or 450/100 MHz. Chapter 1 System Board 1.1 Features The Altos 1100 system board is a dual-processor system board built on board ...allow memory upgrade to 133 MHz data transfer rate, the AGP interface boosts graphics performance. The PCI/AGP controller host bus interface supports Pentium II processors with the Intel 440BX...
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The system board supports two manageability features: Advanced Server Manager (ASM) Pro and Remote Diagnostic Manager (RDM). ASM Pro detects problems in: • CPU thermal condition • CPU working ... diagnostic program from a remote RDM station to fix detected problems or to the ASM Pro User's Guide and the RDM User's Guide for more information. 1-2 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide Refer to reboot the system.
The system board supports two manageability features: Advanced Server Manager (ASM) Pro and Remote Diagnostic Manager (RDM). ASM Pro detects problems in: • CPU thermal condition • CPU working ... diagnostic program from a remote RDM station to fix detected problems or to the ASM Pro User's Guide and the RDM User's Guide for more information. 1-2 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide Refer to reboot the system.
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System Board 1-3 1.2 Major Components The system board has the following major components: • Supports dual Intel Pentium II processors • Four DIMM sockets that accept 128 and 256 MB DIMMs with a maximum of 1024 MB system memory ...-in Pentium II CPU • System clock/calendar with battery backup • I/O APIC device that provides support for SMP interrupts • Integrates an enhanced PCI local bus IDE controller • Intel 440BX chipset that supports AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) and Ultra DMA/33 functions • RDM daughter board • EIDE and...
System Board 1-3 1.2 Major Components The system board has the following major components: • Supports dual Intel Pentium II processors • Four DIMM sockets that accept 128 and 256 MB DIMMs with a maximum of 1024 MB system memory ...-in Pentium II CPU • System clock/calendar with battery backup • I/O APIC device that provides support for SMP interrupts • Integrates an enhanced PCI local bus IDE controller • Intel 440BX chipset that supports AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) and Ultra DMA/33 functions • RDM daughter board • EIDE and...
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... may install 128 or 256-MB DIMMs for a maximum of the sockets represents one independent bank. 1.10 Memory Upgrade The four 168-pin sockets onboard support Registered PC100 ECC SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may combine DIMMs with different capacities to form other combinations. Each of 1024 MB system memory.
... may install 128 or 256-MB DIMMs for a maximum of the sockets represents one independent bank. 1.10 Memory Upgrade The four 168-pin sockets onboard support Registered PC100 ECC SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may combine DIMMs with different capacities to form other combinations. Each of 1024 MB system memory.
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These settings are non-configurable from the BIOS Utility main menu to support the Intel Pentium II CPU. 2-4 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide The following sections explain the parameters. Select other configuration options from these screens. The parameters in your system. The system is designed ...
These settings are non-configurable from the BIOS Utility main menu to support the Intel Pentium II CPU. 2-4 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide The following sections explain the parameters. Select other configuration options from these screens. The parameters in your system. The system is designed ...
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... configure the floppy drives, see section 2.7.3. 2.2.5 External Cache This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported by the system, and whether it is enabled or disabled. Chapter 2 - The system supports Intel Pentium II CPUs running at 400 or 450 MHz. 2.2.3 Bus Frequency The Bus Frequency parameter specifies the system...
... configure the floppy drives, see section 2.7.3. 2.2.5 External Cache This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported by the system, and whether it is enabled or disabled. Chapter 2 - The system supports Intel Pentium II CPUs running at 400 or 450 MHz. 2.2.3 Bus Frequency The Bus Frequency parameter specifies the system...
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... of the system. 2.3.2 System S/N This parameter specifies the system's serial number. This information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. BIOS Utility 2-9 Chapter 2 -
... of the system. 2.3.2 System S/N This parameter specifies the system's serial number. This information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. BIOS Utility 2-9 Chapter 2 -
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Chapter 2 - If your hard disk supports the enhanced IDE features, you configure the system hard disk and disk drive settings. Select the item to display the menu. BIOS Utility 2-11 2.4 Disk ...
Chapter 2 - If your hard disk supports the enhanced IDE features, you configure the system hard disk and disk drive settings. Select the item to display the menu. BIOS Utility 2-11 2.4 Disk ...
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Select the IDE Primary Channel Chapter 2 - Choose None if you want to configure an IDE device set as master. There are neither qualified nor supported in the system BIOS, IDE hard disk drives are four IDE drive option items under the Disk Drives menu. Select the IDE Primary Channel Master ...
Select the IDE Primary Channel Chapter 2 - Choose None if you want to configure an IDE device set as master. There are neither qualified nor supported in the system BIOS, IDE hard disk drives are four IDE drive option items under the Disk Drives menu. Select the IDE Primary Channel Master ...
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... for cylinder, head, sector, and size. Advanced PIO Mode When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. Hard Disk Size > 504 MB When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk...per cycle. Highlight the parameter Type, then press or to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows you set to Disabled. Select the IDE Primary Channel Slave (or the IDE Secondary Channel Slave) option to the above...
... for cylinder, head, sector, and size. Advanced PIO Mode When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. Hard Disk Size > 504 MB When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk...per cycle. Highlight the parameter Type, then press or to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows you set to Disabled. Select the IDE Primary Channel Slave (or the IDE Secondary Channel Slave) option to the above...
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... you to enable the DMA mode for the CD-ROM drive. This improves the system performance since it allows direct memory access to Disabled. 2-16 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide Hard Disk 32-bit Access Enabling this parameter to Disabled. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98..., set this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard disk access. If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set the parameter to the CD-ROM.
... you to enable the DMA mode for the CD-ROM drive. This improves the system performance since it allows direct memory access to Disabled. 2-16 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide Hard Disk 32-bit Access Enabling this parameter to Disabled. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98..., set this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard disk access. If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set the parameter to the CD-ROM.
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..., or any modem activity detected will return the system to normal operating mode. Set this parameter to Off if your hard disk does not support this item if you want to stop the CPU clock when the system enters the sleep or suspend mode, set to specify modem activity as...this parameter to Suspend, the system enters the suspend mode when pressed for less than 4 seconds. This means that will wake up the system. 2-18 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide When set to Yes. It automatically enters into the sleep or the suspend mode after a specified period of inactivity. Modem Ring Enable...
..., or any modem activity detected will return the system to normal operating mode. Set this parameter to Off if your hard disk does not support this item if you want to stop the CPU clock when the system enters the sleep or suspend mode, set to specify modem activity as...this parameter to Suspend, the system enters the suspend mode when pressed for less than 4 seconds. This means that will wake up the system. 2-18 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide When set to Yes. It automatically enters into the sleep or the suspend mode after a specified period of inactivity. Modem Ring Enable...
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... a change in and out of data as the Pentium. The default setting is full. PCI PCI or Peripheral Component Interconnect is a 32-bit bus that supports a 64-bit extension for viewing. Clear Event Log Clears the event log whenever the event log area is Disabled. It can run at clock speeds...
... a change in and out of data as the Pentium. The default setting is full. PCI PCI or Peripheral Component Interconnect is a 32-bit bus that supports a 64-bit extension for viewing. Clear Event Log Clears the event log whenever the event log area is Disabled. It can run at clock speeds...
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3.6 Hard Disk Drive Cage Your system comes equipped with four screws. 3. There is also an Ultra 2 backplane attached to release the drive tray as shown below and then pull it with a 3 drive, hot-pluggable cage that support SCA connectors on the hard disk drives. Place a hard disk on the tray and secure it out. 2. Insert the tray into the housing and then close the lid as shown below . Chapter 3 System Housing 3-13 Use your finger to the end of the cage. 1.
3.6 Hard Disk Drive Cage Your system comes equipped with four screws. 3. There is also an Ultra 2 backplane attached to release the drive tray as shown below and then pull it with a 3 drive, hot-pluggable cage that support SCA connectors on the hard disk drives. Place a hard disk on the tray and secure it out. 2. Insert the tray into the housing and then close the lid as shown below . Chapter 3 System Housing 3-13 Use your finger to the end of the cage. 1.
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... JP5 S1 S2 S3 SW1 SW2 Description SCSI 68-pin P connector - In Front power LED connector I2C Buffer connector Reserved SCSI 68-pin connector - It supports three 1-inch SCA-II SCSI hard drives in one channel with active terminator built-in. The SCA II connector design allows for the addition and...
... JP5 S1 S2 S3 SW1 SW2 Description SCSI 68-pin P connector - In Front power LED connector I2C Buffer connector Reserved SCSI 68-pin connector - It supports three 1-inch SCA-II SCSI hard drives in one channel with active terminator built-in. The SCA II connector design allows for the addition and...