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Contents Getting Started 1 Overview 1 Processors 2 Memory 2 System chipsets 2 Apollo Pro 133A chipset 2 SCSI subsystem 3 LAN subsystem 3 Expansion slots 3 AGP bus 3 PCI bus 4 Hardware management support 4 Features summary 5 Preinstallation requirements 6 Selecting a site 6 Basic connections 7 Connecting the keyboard 7 Connecting the mouse 8 Connecting the VGA monitor 8 Connecting to the network 9 Connecting the power ...
Contents Getting Started 1 Overview 1 Processors 2 Memory 2 System chipsets 2 Apollo Pro 133A chipset 2 SCSI subsystem 3 LAN subsystem 3 Expansion slots 3 AGP bus 3 PCI bus 4 Hardware management support 4 Features summary 5 Preinstallation requirements 6 Selecting a site 6 Basic connections 7 Connecting the keyboard 7 Connecting the mouse 8 Connecting the VGA monitor 8 Connecting to the network 9 Connecting the power ...
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... on an extended ATX baseboard. 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started The Altos 600 is a powerful dual-processor system loaded with a host of 1.5 GB using three 512-MB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs. For connectivity, the system board supports two USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors and other standard features such... as two UART NS16C550 serial ports, one enhanced parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) support, a diskette drive interface, and two embedded hard disk interfaces. It comes with a dual FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin-Grip Array) ...
... on an extended ATX baseboard. 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started The Altos 600 is a powerful dual-processor system loaded with a host of 1.5 GB using three 512-MB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs. For connectivity, the system board supports two USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors and other standard features such... as two UART NS16C550 serial ports, one enhanced parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) support, a diskette drive interface, and two embedded hard disk interfaces. It comes with a dual FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin-Grip Array) ...
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.... Note: The SDRAM should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported. The system board supports both 100 and 133 MHz SDRAMs; 66 MHz SDRAMs are not supported. Also, it offers Streaming SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple Data) Extensions - 70 ne instructions ... higher performance than the previous Pentium processor while maintaining binary compatibility with all previous Intel Architecture processors. This system board currently supports 100 or 133 MHz GTL+ host bus frequencies for more on board allow memory upgrade to boost graphics performance. 2 Chapter...
.... Note: The SDRAM should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported. The system board supports both 100 and 133 MHz SDRAMs; 66 MHz SDRAMs are not supported. Also, it offers Streaming SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple Data) Extensions - 70 ne instructions ... higher performance than the previous Pentium processor while maintaining binary compatibility with all previous Intel Architecture processors. This system board currently supports 100 or 133 MHz GTL+ host bus frequencies for more on board allow memory upgrade to boost graphics performance. 2 Chapter...
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... delivers Ultra160/m SCSI data transfer rates which translates into a total bandwidth of Intel's 82559 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller which supports: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) based power management capability • wake on Magic Packet • wake on... assist • PCI 2.2 compliance • PC 98 and PC 99 compliance Expansion slots AGP bus AGP is twice the bandwidth of supporting 3D graphic applications. This is solely developed for both clustering and RAID configurations. 3 • VT82C686A (south bridge) integrates super I/O functions...
... delivers Ultra160/m SCSI data transfer rates which translates into a total bandwidth of Intel's 82559 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller which supports: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) based power management capability • wake on Magic Packet • wake on... assist • PCI 2.2 compliance • PC 98 and PC 99 compliance Expansion slots AGP bus AGP is twice the bandwidth of supporting 3D graphic applications. This is solely developed for both clustering and RAID configurations. 3 • VT82C686A (south bridge) integrates super I/O functions...
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Meanwhile, RDM allows execution of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program. Additional features include hardware support for ASM (Advanced System Manager) and RDM (Remote Diagnostic Manager). It also offers Plug-and-Play which helps save users from... a remote RDM station to fix detected problems or to reboot the system. Hardware management support The system board supports a power-management function that communicates between the north and the south bridge. ASM detects problems in main memory rather than video memory...
Meanwhile, RDM allows execution of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program. Additional features include hardware support for ASM (Advanced System Manager) and RDM (Remote Diagnostic Manager). It also offers Plug-and-Play which helps save users from... a remote RDM station to fix detected problems or to reboot the system. Hardware management support The system board supports a power-management function that communicates between the north and the south bridge. ASM detects problems in main memory rather than video memory...
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... board has the following major components: • Utilizes a FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin-Grip Array) dual socket that supports WOL • Adaptec® AIC-7899 Dual Channel SCSI controller chipset supports: • Channel A - one 68-pin ULTRA160/m SCSI connector • Channel B - one 68-pin ULTRA160/m... memory upgrade of two components: VT82C694X (north bridge) and VT82C686A (south bridge) • Onboard 10/100 Mb/s Intel 82559 LAN chip that supports a Pentium III processor running at 667, 733, 800, or 866 MHz • Apollo Pro 133A chipset which consists of 1.5 GB •...
... board has the following major components: • Utilizes a FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin-Grip Array) dual socket that supports WOL • Adaptec® AIC-7899 Dual Channel SCSI controller chipset supports: • Channel A - one 68-pin ULTRA160/m SCSI connector • Channel B - one 68-pin ULTRA160/m... memory upgrade of two components: VT82C694X (north bridge) and VT82C686A (south bridge) • Onboard 10/100 Mb/s Intel 82559 LAN chip that supports a Pentium III processor running at 667, 733, 800, or 866 MHz • Apollo Pro 133A chipset which consists of 1.5 GB •...
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... information on opening the housing panels. 2. Attach the rails to install additional drives such as shown below. 35 Installing and removing storage devices The housing supports one 3.5-inch and five 5.25-inch internal storage devices. Replacing a 3.5-inch storage device To replace a 3.5-inch storage device: 1. Disconnect the power cable and signal cable...
... information on opening the housing panels. 2. Attach the rails to install additional drives such as shown below. 35 Installing and removing storage devices The housing supports one 3.5-inch and five 5.25-inch internal storage devices. Replacing a 3.5-inch storage device To replace a 3.5-inch storage device: 1. Disconnect the power cable and signal cable...
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The system board currently supports a Pentium III processor running at 667, 733, 800, or 866 MHz, on a 133 MHz system BUS. Installing a CPU Follow these steps to hole 1 of the ...
The system board currently supports a Pentium III processor running at 667, 733, 800, or 866 MHz, on a 133 MHz system BUS. Installing a CPU Follow these steps to hole 1 of the ...
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...it in until the holding clips secure the DIMM in the system. Note: The SDRAM should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported. WARNING! Do not use both 100 MHz and 133 MHz SDRAM together. Note: The DIMM socket is independent of 1.5-GB system memory. This might cause... is slotted to malfunction. Each of the DIMM. 44 Chapter 3 Upgrading Your System Installing and removing memory modules The three 168-pin sockets onboard support SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may have inserted it the wrong way. To install a DIMM, align it to form different configurations.
...it in until the holding clips secure the DIMM in the system. Note: The SDRAM should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported. WARNING! Do not use both 100 MHz and 133 MHz SDRAM together. Note: The DIMM socket is independent of 1.5-GB system memory. This might cause... is slotted to malfunction. Each of the DIMM. 44 Chapter 3 Upgrading Your System Installing and removing memory modules The three 168-pin sockets onboard support SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may have inserted it the wrong way. To install a DIMM, align it to form different configurations.
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... than one page available. Use the Page Up, Page Down, +, or - Press Esc to return to check the detailed configuration of your system. The system supports two Setup Utility levels: Basic and Advanced. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move to the next page or to return to select...
... than one page available. Use the Page Up, Page Down, +, or - Press Esc to return to check the detailed configuration of your system. The system supports two Setup Utility levels: Basic and Advanced. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move to the next page or to return to select...
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... the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. This information is necessary for troubleshooting (may be required when asking for technical support). The following shows how the Product Information screen appears: Parameter Product name System S/N Main board ID Main board S/N System BIOS version SMBIOS version Description Official...
... the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. This information is necessary for troubleshooting (may be required when asking for technical support). The following shows how the Product Information screen appears: Parameter Product name System S/N Main board ID Main board S/N System BIOS version SMBIOS version Description Official...
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If you select the IDE hard disk parameters that your system supports. Select None if no HDD is always automatically detected Auto enables BIOS to automatically detect the parameters of installed HDDs during the POST (power-on self-test). 58 Chapter 4 BIOS Utility Parameter IDE primary channel master and slave IDE secondary channel master and slave Description Option These items let you prefer to the system. The IDE CD-ROM is connected to enter HDD parameters manually, select User.
If you select the IDE hard disk parameters that your system supports. Select None if no HDD is always automatically detected Auto enables BIOS to automatically detect the parameters of installed HDDs during the POST (power-on self-test). 58 Chapter 4 BIOS Utility Parameter IDE primary channel master and slave IDE secondary channel master and slave Description Option These items let you prefer to the system. The IDE CD-ROM is connected to enter HDD parameters manually, select User.
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... are in MB User Input Hard Disk LB Mode When set to automatically configure your system. If supported, it allows you want BIOS to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. Auto Disabled If you know your hard disk type, you specify the type of...
... are in MB User Input Hard Disk LB Mode When set to automatically configure your system. If supported, it allows you want BIOS to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. Auto Disabled If you know your hard disk type, you specify the type of...
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...Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Novell NetWare. If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate of the 32-bit hard disk access. If supported, it allows for faster data recovery and read/write timing that reduces hard disk...If you set to Disabled. Enabled Disabled When set this parameter to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. Auto Multiword Mode 0, 1, 2 Disabled However, besides enabling these features in better hard disk performance. Auto Disabled Improves system...
...Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Novell NetWare. If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate of the 32-bit hard disk access. If supported, it allows for faster data recovery and read/write timing that reduces hard disk...If you set to Disabled. Enabled Disabled When set this parameter to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. Auto Multiword Mode 0, 1, 2 Disabled However, besides enabling these features in better hard disk performance. Auto Disabled Improves system...
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When you access the hard disk again, allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on your hard disk does not support this screen. When this parameter to reduce power consumption. Setting it to Disabled deactivates the power-management feature and its timers Enabled Disabled Allows the ...
When you access the hard disk again, allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on your hard disk does not support this screen. When this parameter to reduce power consumption. Setting it to Disabled deactivates the power-management feature and its timers Enabled Disabled Allows the ...
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... continue running. Otherwise, if Disabled the system will stop POST operation whenever it passes in the event log area Remaining event Number of spaces that supports a 64-bit extension for viewing Event control BIOS POST BIOS checks the bad processors and memory modules during POST.
... continue running. Otherwise, if Disabled the system will stop POST operation whenever it passes in the event log area Remaining event Number of spaces that supports a 64-bit extension for viewing Event control BIOS POST BIOS checks the bad processors and memory modules during POST.
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... All Devices Host Adapter SCSI ID SCSI Parity Checking Host Adapter SCSI Termination Boot Channel/ Boot SCSI I/O Host Adapter BIOS1 Sync Transfer Rate (MB/sec) Support Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks Default Value 7 Enabled Enabled A First/0 (zero) Enabled 160 Boot only 91 Chapter 5 SCSISelect Utility Overview The SCSISelect utility...
... All Devices Host Adapter SCSI ID SCSI Parity Checking Host Adapter SCSI Termination Boot Channel/ Boot SCSI I/O Host Adapter BIOS1 Sync Transfer Rate (MB/sec) Support Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks Default Value 7 Enabled Enabled A First/0 (zero) Enabled 160 Boot only 91 Chapter 5 SCSISelect Utility Overview The SCSISelect utility...
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... Bootable CD-ROM BIO Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 Gbyte Display Message During BIOS Initialization BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM BIOS Support for Int13 Extensions Individual Settings for Each SCSI Device Initiate Wide Negotiation Maximum Sync Transfer Rate Enable Disconnection Send Start Unit Command1 ...and/or change this setting from the default. Enabled Enabled2 Enabled Enabled Enabled Default Value Yes 160 MBytes/sec. Yes Yes Yes The Altos 600 Series system is enabled. 2 Do not change SCSI device settings that enhances your system's performance and flexibility.
... Bootable CD-ROM BIO Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 Gbyte Display Message During BIOS Initialization BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM BIOS Support for Int13 Extensions Individual Settings for Each SCSI Device Initiate Wide Negotiation Maximum Sync Transfer Rate Enable Disconnection Send Start Unit Command1 ...and/or change this setting from the default. Enabled Enabled2 Enabled Enabled Enabled Default Value Yes 160 MBytes/sec. Yes Yes Yes The Altos 600 Series system is enabled. 2 Do not change SCSI device settings that enhances your system's performance and flexibility.
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... the SCSI controller, must be set at zero. You should disable SCSI Parity Checking if any attached SCSI devices do not support SCSI parity. (Most currently available SCSI devices do support SCSI parity.) Host Adapter SCSI Termination This option allows you not change this option to configure host controller SCSI termination Boot...
... the SCSI controller, must be set at zero. You should disable SCSI Parity Checking if any attached SCSI devices do not support SCSI parity. (Most currently available SCSI devices do support SCSI parity.) Host Adapter SCSI Termination This option allows you not change this option to configure host controller SCSI termination Boot...
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... are : SCSI Device Configuration Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec) Initiate Wide Negotiation Enable Disconnection Send Start Unit Command Enable Write-back Cache BIOS Multiple LUN Support Include in this section to learn how to know which device. The SCSI Device Configuration screen shows a column of information for the AIC 7899 SCSI... Default Value 160 Yes Yes Yes N/A No Yes Sync Transfer Rate This option determines the maximum synchronous data transfer rate that the SCSI controller can support. The default values for each SCSI device on the SCSI bus.
... are : SCSI Device Configuration Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec) Initiate Wide Negotiation Enable Disconnection Send Start Unit Command Enable Write-back Cache BIOS Multiple LUN Support Include in this section to learn how to know which device. The SCSI Device Configuration screen shows a column of information for the AIC 7899 SCSI... Default Value 160 Yes Yes Yes N/A No Yes Sync Transfer Rate This option determines the maximum synchronous data transfer rate that the SCSI controller can support. The default values for each SCSI device on the SCSI bus.