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... 2.7.6 Memory Test 2-25 2.7.7 Configuration Table 2-25 2.8 Date and Time 2-26 2.8.1 Date ...2-26 2.8.2 Time ...2-27 2.9 Advanced Options 2-28 2.9.1 Memory/Cache Options 2-29 2.9.2 PnP/PCI Options 2-31 2.9.3 CPU Frequency 2-34 2.10 System Security 2-35 2.10.1 Setup Password 2-35 2.10.2 Power-on Password 2-39 2.10.3 Disk Drive Control 2-40 2.11 Load Default Settings 2-41...
... 2.7.6 Memory Test 2-25 2.7.7 Configuration Table 2-25 2.8 Date and Time 2-26 2.8.1 Date ...2-26 2.8.2 Time ...2-27 2.9 Advanced Options 2-28 2.9.1 Memory/Cache Options 2-29 2.9.2 PnP/PCI Options 2-31 2.9.3 CPU Frequency 2-34 2.10 System Security 2-35 2.10.1 Setup Password 2-35 2.10.2 Power-on Password 2-39 2.10.3 Disk Drive Control 2-40 2.11 Load Default Settings 2-41...
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1.3.2 Jumper Settings Table 1-1 Jumper Settings Jumper Password Security JP3 BIOS Logo JP4 Setting Function 1-2 Check password 2-3* Bypass password 1-2* Acer 2-3 None 1.3.3 Connector Functions Table 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions. System Board 1-5 Table 1-2 Connector Functions Connector CN1 CN2 CN3 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8 Function Suspend 5V CPU thermal sensor connector CPU fan connector Power connector Floppy disk connector USB connectors COM1 (lower left), COM2 (lower right), and Parallel port (above) Chapter 1 -
1.3.2 Jumper Settings Table 1-1 Jumper Settings Jumper Password Security JP3 BIOS Logo JP4 Setting Function 1-2 Check password 2-3* Bypass password 1-2* Acer 2-3 None 1.3.3 Connector Functions Table 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions. System Board 1-5 Table 1-2 Connector Functions Connector CN1 CN2 CN3 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8 Function Suspend 5V CPU thermal sensor connector CPU fan connector Power connector Floppy disk connector USB connectors COM1 (lower left), COM2 (lower right), and Parallel port (above) Chapter 1 -
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2. Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module into place. 3. CN2 • CPU fan connector - See Figure 1-2 and Table 1-2. • CPU temperature connector - CN3 Altos 500 Series User's Guide Connect the fan and temperature connectors.
2. Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module into place. 3. CN2 • CPU fan connector - See Figure 1-2 and Table 1-2. • CPU temperature connector - CN3 Altos 500 Series User's Guide Connect the fan and temperature connectors.
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CN2 • CPU fan connector - 1.8 Removing a Pentium III Processor Follow these steps to remove the Pentium III processor module from the slot. 1. CN3 2. Figure 1-5 Unlocking the Module Latches 3. Chapter 1 - Remove the fan and temperature connections. Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket. System Board 1-15 See Table 1-2. • CPU temperature connector - Unlock the latches that secure the processor module.
CN2 • CPU fan connector - 1.8 Removing a Pentium III Processor Follow these steps to remove the Pentium III processor module from the slot. 1. CN3 2. Figure 1-5 Unlocking the Module Latches 3. Chapter 1 - Remove the fan and temperature connections. Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket. System Board 1-15 See Table 1-2. • CPU temperature connector - Unlock the latches that secure the processor module.
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... installed in your reseller for more information. 2.2.3 Internal Cache Size 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. BIOS Utility 2-5 Higher frequency CPUs will be tested as they become available. 2.2.1 Processor The Processor parameter specifies... system supports Intel Pentium III processors. 2.2.2 Processor Speed The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of printing, the system supports Pentium III processors running at 500 and 550 MHz.
... installed in your reseller for more information. 2.2.3 Internal Cache Size 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. BIOS Utility 2-5 Higher frequency CPUs will be tested as they become available. 2.2.1 Processor The Processor parameter specifies... system supports Intel Pentium III processors. 2.2.2 Processor Speed The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of printing, the system supports Pentium III processors running at 500 and 550 MHz.
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To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Level. The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters. Press F8 to configure the system memory, PCI device settings, and CPU frequency. 2.9 Advanced Options Advanced Option configuration is available only in the Advanced Configuration unless you to access the Advanced Options parameters. The Advanced Options configuration menu allows you are a qualified technician. Advanced Options • Memory/Cache Options • PnP/PCI Options • CPU Frequency Altos 500 Series User's Guide
To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Level. The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters. Press F8 to configure the system memory, PCI device settings, and CPU frequency. 2.9 Advanced Options Advanced Option configuration is available only in the Advanced Configuration unless you to access the Advanced Options parameters. The Advanced Options configuration menu allows you are a qualified technician. Advanced Options • Memory/Cache Options • PnP/PCI Options • CPU Frequency Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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... the cache scheme status only as Write-back mode. The external cache is , the memory integrated into the CPU. The default setting in the CPU module. 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 ECC] Internal Cache (CPU Cache) This parameter enables or disables the first-level or internal memory, that is incorporated in Write Back. 2.9.1 Memory/Cache Options The ...
... the cache scheme status only as Write-back mode. The external cache is , the memory integrated into the CPU. The default setting in the CPU module. 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 ECC] Internal Cache (CPU Cache) This parameter enables or disables the first-level or internal memory, that is incorporated in Write Back. 2.9.1 Memory/Cache Options The ...
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... lowest setting is 8 MB and the highest is No. Reset Resource Assignments Set this parameter is the address range that the AGP video and the CPU use to No. Chapter 2 - The default setting for most operating systems is 256 MB. This clears all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as...
... lowest setting is 8 MB and the highest is No. Reset Resource Assignments Set this parameter is the address range that the AGP video and the CPU use to No. Chapter 2 - The default setting for most operating systems is 256 MB. This clears all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as...
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... parameter displays your system. The faster the clock, the more instructions the CPU can execute per second. Clock speeds are expressed in megahertz (MHz), with 1 MHz being equal to be transferred faster, which makes applications run faster. Altos 500 Series User's Guide A fast bus allows data to 1 million cycles per second. It also...
... parameter displays your system. The faster the clock, the more instructions the CPU can execute per second. Clock speeds are expressed in megahertz (MHz), with 1 MHz being equal to be transferred faster, which makes applications run faster. Altos 500 Series User's Guide A fast bus allows data to 1 million cycles per second. It also...
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Index A Abort settings change, 2-41 Advanced options, 2-28 CPU frequency, 2-34 Memory/cache, 2-29 PnP/PCI, 2-31 Advanced server manager (ASM pro), 1-20 ASM Pro, 1-20 B BIOS startup messages, 3-23 BIOS utility, 2-1 System security, ... boot, 2-24 Boot sequence, 2-24 C Configuration table, 2-25 Configure/view host adapter settings menu, 3-5 Configuring multiple SCSI controllers, 3-21 Connector functions, 1-5 Correcting error conditions, 1-24 CPU frequency, 2-34 D Date, 2-26 Date and time, 2-26 Date, 2-26 Time, 2-27 Default values, 3-1 Disk drive control, 2-40 Disk drives, 2-10 Floppy drives, 2-10 ...
Index A Abort settings change, 2-41 Advanced options, 2-28 CPU frequency, 2-34 Memory/cache, 2-29 PnP/PCI, 2-31 Advanced server manager (ASM pro), 1-20 ASM Pro, 1-20 B BIOS startup messages, 3-23 BIOS utility, 2-1 System security, ... boot, 2-24 Boot sequence, 2-24 C Configuration table, 2-25 Configure/view host adapter settings menu, 3-5 Configuring multiple SCSI controllers, 3-21 Connector functions, 1-5 Correcting error conditions, 1-24 CPU frequency, 2-34 D Date, 2-26 Date and time, 2-26 Date, 2-26 Time, 2-27 Default values, 3-1 Disk drive control, 2-40 Disk drives, 2-10 Floppy drives, 2-10 ...
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...-Swap Cage 1-7 3.5-inch Drive 1-7 5.25-inch Drives 1-8 Hot-Swap Cage 1-9 Hard Disk Drive Tray 1-13 Installing a System Board 1-14 Installing an Expansion Board 1-15 Installing a CPU or Memory Board 1-16 LVD SCSI Backplane Board 1-17 Jumpers and Connectors 1-18 Chapter 2 System Board Major Components 2-2 System Board Layout with Network Connector 2-3 System...
...-Swap Cage 1-7 3.5-inch Drive 1-7 5.25-inch Drives 1-8 Hot-Swap Cage 1-9 Hard Disk Drive Tray 1-13 Installing a System Board 1-14 Installing an Expansion Board 1-15 Installing a CPU or Memory Board 1-16 LVD SCSI Backplane Board 1-17 Jumpers and Connectors 1-18 Chapter 2 System Board Major Components 2-2 System Board Layout with Network Connector 2-3 System...
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... Boot from LANDesk Service Agent 3-24 Date and Time 3-25 Date 3-25 Time 3-26 Advanced Options 3-27 Memory/Cache Options 3-27 PnP/PCI Options 3-29 CPU Frequency 3-32 xii
... Boot from LANDesk Service Agent 3-24 Date and Time 3-25 Date 3-25 Time 3-26 Advanced Options 3-27 Memory/Cache Options 3-27 PnP/PCI Options 3-29 CPU Frequency 3-32 xii
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Remove a bracket opposite the CPU or memory board slot. 2. Secure the board with the board edge. 1-16 Altos 500 System Guide Installing a CPU or Memory Board Follow these steps to install a CPU or memory board if your system board does not include them. 1. Make sure that the board is properly seated in the slot. 3. Align the plastic support bar with a screw. 4. Insert the board into the slot.
Remove a bracket opposite the CPU or memory board slot. 2. Secure the board with the board edge. 1-16 Altos 500 System Guide Installing a CPU or Memory Board Follow these steps to install a CPU or memory board if your system board does not include them. 1. Make sure that the board is properly seated in the slot. 3. Align the plastic support bar with a screw. 4. Insert the board into the slot.
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... (DIMM) sockets support a maximum system memory of either master or slave devices. Chapter 2 System Board This high-performance system board supports the Intel Pentium II CPU running at 233 up to 133 MHz data transfer speed, the AGP interface boosts graphics performance. Integrated with 66 or 100 MHz bus frequency. The...
... (DIMM) sockets support a maximum system memory of either master or slave devices. Chapter 2 System Board This high-performance system board supports the Intel Pentium II CPU running at 233 up to 133 MHz data transfer speed, the AGP interface boosts graphics performance. Integrated with 66 or 100 MHz bus frequency. The...
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System Board Layout with Network Connector 19 20 21 22 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 PS/2 mouse port 2 PS/2 keyboard port 3 USB connectors 4 Serial port 2 5 Parallel port 6 Serial port 1 7 RJ-45 connector 8 Intel 82C558 Ethernet controller 9 BIOS 10 ISA slots 11 PCI slots 12 AGP slot 13 Battery 14 Intel 82371EB 15 IDE1 connector 16 IDE2 connector 17 FDD connector 18 Intel 440BX 19 DIMM sockets 20 Voltage regulators 21 CPU slot 22 Power connector BIOS Utility 2-3
System Board Layout with Network Connector 19 20 21 22 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 PS/2 mouse port 2 PS/2 keyboard port 3 USB connectors 4 Serial port 2 5 Parallel port 6 Serial port 1 7 RJ-45 connector 8 Intel 82C558 Ethernet controller 9 BIOS 10 ISA slots 11 PCI slots 12 AGP slot 13 Battery 14 Intel 82371EB 15 IDE1 connector 16 IDE2 connector 17 FDD connector 18 Intel 440BX 19 DIMM sockets 20 Voltage regulators 21 CPU slot 22 Power connector BIOS Utility 2-3
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System Board Layout without Network Connector 17 18 19 20 16 15 14 13 1 23 4 5 6 7 1 PS/2 mouse port 2 PS/2 keyboard port 3 USB connectors 4 Serial port 2 5 Parallel port 6 Serial port 1 7 BIOS 8 ISA slots 9 PCI slots 10 AGP slot 12 11 10 9 8 11 Battery 12 Intel 82371EB 13 IDE1 connector 14 IDE2 connector 15 FDD connector 16 Intel 440BX 17 DIMM sockets 18 Voltage regulators 19 CPU slot 20 Power connector 2-4 Altos 500 System Guide
System Board Layout without Network Connector 17 18 19 20 16 15 14 13 1 23 4 5 6 7 1 PS/2 mouse port 2 PS/2 keyboard port 3 USB connectors 4 Serial port 2 5 Parallel port 6 Serial port 1 7 BIOS 8 ISA slots 9 PCI slots 10 AGP slot 12 11 10 9 8 11 Battery 12 Intel 82371EB 13 IDE1 connector 14 IDE2 connector 15 FDD connector 16 Intel 440BX 17 DIMM sockets 18 Voltage regulators 19 CPU slot 20 Power connector 2-4 Altos 500 System Guide
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... Jumper Password Security JP3 BIOS JP4 Setting Function 1-2 Check password 2-3* Bypass password 1-2* Acer 2-3 OEM Connector Functions Connector CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8 CN9 CN10 CN11 CN12 CN13 CN15 CN16 Function Suspend 5V CPU thermal sensor connector CPU fan connector LAN Jack (RJ45) (optional) Power connector Floppy disk connector USB connectors...
... Jumper Password Security JP3 BIOS JP4 Setting Function 1-2 Check password 2-3* Bypass password 1-2* Acer 2-3 OEM Connector Functions Connector CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8 CN9 CN10 CN11 CN12 CN13 CN15 CN16 Function Suspend 5V CPU thermal sensor connector CPU fan connector LAN Jack (RJ45) (optional) Power connector Floppy disk connector USB connectors...
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3b. 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. BIOS Utility 2-11
3b. 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. BIOS Utility 2-11
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... it with the screws that came with the package as shown below. 2. Place the retention mechanism over the processor socket on the CPU board. Secure it down. 2-12 Altos 500 System Guide Installing a Pentium II Processor Follow these steps to install the Pentium II processor to the posts of the retention mechanism then...
... it with the screws that came with the package as shown below. 2. Place the retention mechanism over the processor socket on the CPU board. Secure it down. 2-12 Altos 500 System Guide Installing a Pentium II Processor Follow these steps to install the Pentium II processor to the posts of the retention mechanism then...
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Unlock the latches that secure the processor module. 2. Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket. 2-14 Altos 500 System Guide Removing a Pentium II Processor Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II CPU module from the slot. 1.
Unlock the latches that secure the processor module. 2. Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket. 2-14 Altos 500 System Guide Removing a Pentium II Processor Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II CPU module from the slot. 1.