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... Gives information about the system BIOS and tells how to perform the described procedure. vii It contains the system board layout, jumper settings, cache and memory configurations, and information on other internal devices. This chapter gives brief instructions accompanied by illustrations showing how to configure the system by changing the settings...
... Gives information about the system BIOS and tells how to perform the described procedure. vii It contains the system board layout, jumper settings, cache and memory configurations, and information on other internal devices. This chapter gives brief instructions accompanied by illustrations showing how to configure the system by changing the settings...
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... 1-8 1.5.1 ESD Precautions 1-9 1.5.2 Pre-installation Instructions 1-9 1.5.3 Post-installation Instructions 1-10 1.6 Installing and Removing a Heatsink 1-11 1.7 Installing a Pentium III Processor 1-13 1.8 Removing a Pentium III Processor 1-15 1.9 Memory Upgrade 1-16 1.9.1 Memory Configurations 1-16 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM 1-17 1.9.3 Removing a DIMM 1-18 1.9.4 Reconfiguring the System 1-19 1.10 Server Management Features 1-20 1.10.1 Advanced Server Manager (ASM Pro 1-20...
... 1-8 1.5.1 ESD Precautions 1-9 1.5.2 Pre-installation Instructions 1-9 1.5.3 Post-installation Instructions 1-10 1.6 Installing and Removing a Heatsink 1-11 1.7 Installing a Pentium III Processor 1-13 1.8 Removing a Pentium III Processor 1-15 1.9 Memory Upgrade 1-16 1.9.1 Memory Configurations 1-16 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM 1-17 1.9.3 Removing a DIMM 1-18 1.9.4 Reconfiguring the System 1-19 1.10 Server Management Features 1-20 1.10.1 Advanced Server Manager (ASM Pro 1-20...
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... 2-6 2.2.11 Total Memory 2-7 2.2.12 Serial Port 1 2-7 2.2.13 Serial Port 2 2-7 2.2.14 Parallel Port 2-7 2.2.15 PS/2 Mouse 2-7 2.3 Product Information 2-8 2.3.1 Product Name 2-8 2.3.2 System S/N 2-8 2.3.3 Main Board ID 2-8 2.3.4 Main Board S/N 2-9 2.3.5 System BIOS Version 2-9 2.3.6 DMI BIOS Version 2-9 2.4 Disk Drives ...2-10 2.4.1 Floppy Drives 2-10 2.4.2 LS-120 Drive Compatible As 2-11 2.4.3 IDE Drives 2-12 2.5 Onboard Peripherals 2-16 x Altos 500 Series User...
... 2-6 2.2.11 Total Memory 2-7 2.2.12 Serial Port 1 2-7 2.2.13 Serial Port 2 2-7 2.2.14 Parallel Port 2-7 2.2.15 PS/2 Mouse 2-7 2.3 Product Information 2-8 2.3.1 Product Name 2-8 2.3.2 System S/N 2-8 2.3.3 Main Board ID 2-8 2.3.4 Main Board S/N 2-9 2.3.5 System BIOS Version 2-9 2.3.6 DMI BIOS Version 2-9 2.4 Disk Drives ...2-10 2.4.1 Floppy Drives 2-10 2.4.2 LS-120 Drive Compatible As 2-11 2.4.3 IDE Drives 2-12 2.5 Onboard Peripherals 2-16 x Altos 500 Series User...
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... 2-24 2.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive 2-24 2.7.3 Fast Boot 2-24 2.7.4 Silent Boot 2-24 2.7.5 Num Lock After Boot 2-25 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...
... 2-24 2.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive 2-24 2.7.3 Fast Boot 2-24 2.7.4 Silent Boot 2-24 2.7.5 Num Lock After Boot 2-25 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...
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... for AHA-3950U2B 3-11 3-9 Advanced Configuration Options Screen 3-16 3-10 SCSI Disk Utilities Screen for AHA-3950U2B 3-19 List of Tables 1-1 Jumper Settings 1-5 1-2 Connector Functions 1-5 1-3 Memory Configurations 1-16 1-4 System Error Messages 1-22 2-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings 2-18 2-2 Drive Control Settings 2-40 3-1 Default Settings for SCSI Controller and All Devices 3-2 xiii
... for AHA-3950U2B 3-11 3-9 Advanced Configuration Options Screen 3-16 3-10 SCSI Disk Utilities Screen for AHA-3950U2B 3-19 List of Tables 1-1 Jumper Settings 1-5 1-2 Connector Functions 1-5 1-3 Memory Configurations 1-16 1-4 System Error Messages 1-22 2-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings 2-18 2-2 Drive Control Settings 2-40 3-1 Default Settings for SCSI Controller and All Devices 3-2 xiii
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... Integrated with the Intel 440BX system controller, which consists of the PCI controller and the PCI/ISA IDE accelerator (PIIX4), the Altos 500 combines the new generation of 768 MB using 256-MB DIMMs. The system board provides additional support for ECC synchronous Registered DRAM ...The system controller host bus interface supports a Pentium III processor with unmatched graphics performance. Three memory banks composed of 168-pin dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets support a maximum system memory of Pentium III power with 66 or 100 MHz external front side bus frequency. Chapter 1 ...
... Integrated with the Intel 440BX system controller, which consists of the PCI controller and the PCI/ISA IDE accelerator (PIIX4), the Altos 500 combines the new generation of 768 MB using 256-MB DIMMs. The system board provides additional support for ECC synchronous Registered DRAM ...The system controller host bus interface supports a Pentium III processor with unmatched graphics performance. Three memory banks composed of 168-pin dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets support a maximum system memory of Pentium III power with 66 or 100 MHz external front side bus frequency. Chapter 1 ...
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Always turn on the processor board, and how to read the sections below. and post-installation instructions. Altos 500 Series User's Guide Before beginning the installation, please take a moment to upgrade system memory. They contain important ESD precautions and pre- Turn off the system power and unplug the power cord and all peripherals before...
Always turn on the processor board, and how to read the sections below. and post-installation instructions. Altos 500 Series User's Guide Before beginning the installation, please take a moment to upgrade system memory. They contain important ESD precautions and pre- Turn off the system power and unplug the power cord and all peripherals before...
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... the edge connector snugly fits into the socket on the processor socket. The system settings are configured at the factory for the correct processor frequency/ Memory DIMM combination, and require Registered PC-100 SDRAM DIMMs. Your system will not work properly if you use noncertified DIMMs. 1. Chapter 1 -
... the edge connector snugly fits into the socket on the processor socket. The system settings are configured at the factory for the correct processor frequency/ Memory DIMM combination, and require Registered PC-100 SDRAM DIMMs. Your system will not work properly if you use noncertified DIMMs. 1. Chapter 1 -
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... 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB Bank 1 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB Bank 2 128 MB 256 MB Total Memory 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 768 MB Altos 500 Series User's Guide 1.9 Memory Upgrade The three 168-pin sockets onboard support ECC synchronous DRAM DIMMs. You may install 64-MB, 128-MB, or...
... 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB Bank 1 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB Bank 2 128 MB 256 MB Total Memory 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 768 MB Altos 500 Series User's Guide 1.9 Memory Upgrade The three 168-pin sockets onboard support ECC synchronous DRAM DIMMs. You may install 64-MB, 128-MB, or...
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The system boots with the new memory configuration. Press twice to run Setup. Chapter 1 - During POST, a memory error message appears, indicating that the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS. 3. System Board 1-19 Press + + during the power-on self-test (POST) routine to exit Setup and reboot the system. Reboot the system. 2. 1.9.4 Reconfiguring the System Reconfigure the system after installing or removing DIMMs. Follow these steps to reconfigure the system: 1.
The system boots with the new memory configuration. Press twice to run Setup. Chapter 1 - During POST, a memory error message appears, indicating that the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS. 3. System Board 1-19 Press + + during the power-on self-test (POST) routine to exit Setup and reboot the system. Reboot the system. 2. 1.9.4 Reconfiguring the System Reconfigure the system after installing or removing DIMMs. Follow these steps to reconfigure the system: 1.
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.... Chapter 1 - Run Setup (see section 2.1) and disable the port. Check and connect pointing device. to reboot. Check the memory size and processor clock speed installed in the system. Run Setup (see section 2.1) and disable the port. Contact your dealer. If... Press error. Run Setup (see section 2.1). Table 1-4 System Error Messages (continued) Message Memory Error at: MMMM:SSSS:OOO (W:XXXX, R:YYYY) where: M: MB, S: Segment, O: Offset, X/Y: write/read pattern Memory Size Mismatch Processor Clock Mismatch Onboard Serial Port 1 Conflict Onboard Serial Port 2 Conflict Onboard...
.... Chapter 1 - Run Setup (see section 2.1) and disable the port. Check and connect pointing device. to reboot. Check the memory size and processor clock speed installed in the system. Run Setup (see section 2.1) and disable the port. Contact your dealer. If... Press error. Run Setup (see section 2.1). Table 1-4 System Error Messages (continued) Message Memory Error at: MMMM:SSSS:OOO (W:XXXX, R:YYYY) where: M: MB, S: Segment, O: Offset, X/Y: write/read pattern Memory Size Mismatch Processor Clock Mismatch Onboard Serial Port 1 Conflict Onboard Serial Port 2 Conflict Onboard...
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... allows you to run Setup, make sure that you have saved all open files. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. Chapter 2 - This memory area is booting. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. BIOS Utility 2-1
... allows you to run Setup, make sure that you have saved all open files. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. Chapter 2 - This memory area is booting. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. BIOS Utility 2-1
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... parameters. Altos 500 Series User's Guide None IDE Secondary Channel Slave ........ System Information Serial Port 1 3F8h, IRQ 4 Serial Port 2 2F8h, IRQ 3 Parallel Port 378h, IRQ 7 PS/2 Mouse Installed The following screen shows page 2 of your system. IDE CD-ROM IDE Primary Channel Slave None IDE Secondary Channel Master ........ None Total Memory 256 MB...
... parameters. Altos 500 Series User's Guide None IDE Secondary Channel Slave ........ System Information Serial Port 1 3F8h, IRQ 4 Serial Port 2 2F8h, IRQ 3 Parallel Port 378h, IRQ 7 PS/2 Mouse Installed The following screen shows page 2 of your system. IDE CD-ROM IDE Primary Channel Slave None IDE Secondary Channel Master ........ None Total Memory 256 MB...
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...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 512 KB. For information on how to configure the system memory, see section 2.9.1 Chapter 2 - At the time of printing, the system supports... Pentium III processors running at 500 and 550 MHz. The cache size is enabled or disabled. BIOS Utility 2-5 The system...
...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 512 KB. For information on how to configure the system memory, see section 2.9.1 Chapter 2 - At the time of printing, the system supports... Pentium III processors running at 500 and 550 MHz. The cache size is enabled or disabled. BIOS Utility 2-5 The system...
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... 2-7 The default setting is 2F8h, IRQ 3. 2.2.14 Parallel Port This parameter shows the parallel port address and IRQ setting. Chapter 2 - 2.2.11 Total Memory This parameter specifies the total amount of DRAM installed in DIMM sockets 1, 2, and 3 respectively. Otherwise, this parameter to your system. The default setting is.... 1st Bank/2nd Bank/3rd Bank The 1st Bank, 2nd Bank, and 3rd Bank parameters indicate the type and size of onboard memory. The default setting is 378h, IRQ 7. 2.2.15 PS/2 Mouse The BIOS utility automatically detects if there is set to Figure 1-1. 2.2.12 ...
... 2-7 The default setting is 2F8h, IRQ 3. 2.2.14 Parallel Port This parameter shows the parallel port address and IRQ setting. Chapter 2 - 2.2.11 Total Memory This parameter specifies the total amount of DRAM installed in DIMM sockets 1, 2, and 3 respectively. Otherwise, this parameter to your system. The default setting is.... 1st Bank/2nd Bank/3rd Bank The 1st Bank, 2nd Bank, and 3rd Bank parameters indicate the type and size of onboard memory. The default setting is 378h, IRQ 7. 2.2.15 PS/2 Mouse The BIOS utility automatically detects if there is set to Figure 1-1. 2.2.12 ...
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If supported, it allows direct memory access to Disabled. The default setting is Auto. By setting this parameter to Enabled to Auto, BIOS automatically sets the appropriate DMA mode for your ...
If supported, it allows direct memory access to Disabled. The default setting is Auto. By setting this parameter to Enabled to Auto, BIOS automatically sets the appropriate DMA mode for your ...
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... [Floppy Disk] 2nd [Hard Disk ] 3rd [IDE CD-ROM ] First Hard Disk Drive SCSI] Fast Boot Disabled] Silent Boot Disabled] Num Lock After Boot Enabled] Memory Test Disabled] *Configuration Table Enabled] The above parameter marked with '*' will only appear if you to section 2.1 for bootup. Chapter 2 - 2.7 Boot Options This option allows...
... [Floppy Disk] 2nd [Hard Disk ] 3rd [IDE CD-ROM ] First Hard Disk Drive SCSI] Fast Boot Disabled] Silent Boot Disabled] Num Lock After Boot Enabled] Memory Test Disabled] *Configuration Table Enabled] The above parameter marked with '*' will only appear if you to section 2.1 for bootup. Chapter 2 - 2.7 Boot Options This option allows...
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When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to activate the Num Lock function upon booting. The default setting is Enabled. 2.7.6 Memory Test When set to enable or disable the appearance of the hardware devices and settings that BIOS detected during the POST routine. BIOS Utility 2-25 ... of the configuration table after POST but before booting. Chapter 2 - 2.7.5 Num Lock After Boot This parameter allows you to Disabled, the system detects only the memory size and bypasses the test routine. The default setting is Enabled.
When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to activate the Num Lock function upon booting. The default setting is Enabled. 2.7.6 Memory Test When set to enable or disable the appearance of the hardware devices and settings that BIOS detected during the POST routine. BIOS Utility 2-25 ... of the configuration table after POST but before booting. Chapter 2 - 2.7.5 Num Lock After Boot This parameter allows you to Disabled, the system detects only the memory size and bypasses the test routine. The default setting is Enabled.
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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 2.9 Advanced Options Advanced Option configuration is available only in the Advanced Configuration unless you to access the Advanced Options parameters. The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters. Press F8 to configure the system memory, PCI device settings, and CPU frequency. To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Level.
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 2.9 Advanced Options Advanced Option configuration is available only in the Advanced Configuration unless you to access the Advanced Options parameters. The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters. Press F8 to configure the system memory, PCI device settings, and CPU frequency. To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Level.
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...a write instruction. External Cache This parameter enables or disables the external cache memory. Writeback updates the cache but not the memory when there is Enabled. It updates the memory only when there is , the memory integrated into the CPU. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-29 The default ...parameter shows the cache scheme status only as Write-back mode. 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...
...a write instruction. External Cache This parameter enables or disables the external cache memory. Writeback updates the cache but not the memory when there is Enabled. It updates the memory only when there is , the memory integrated into the CPU. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-29 The default ...parameter shows the cache scheme status only as Write-back mode. 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...