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... Unplug this product from children and dispose of used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that are followed. f Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you to service this unit. Do not disassemble or dispose...
... Unplug this product from children and dispose of used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that are followed. f Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you to service this unit. Do not disassemble or dispose...
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...Processor 3 Memory 4 System chipsets 4 ServerWorks GC-SL chipset 4 LAN subsystem 4 Expansion slots 5 PCI bus 5 Hardware management support 5 Features summary 6 Preinstallation requirements 7 Selecting a site 7 Checking the package contents 7 Basic connections 8 Connecting the keyboard 8 Connecting the mouse 9 Connecting the VGA monitor 10 Connecting to the network 10 Connecting the power cable 11 System startup 12 Power-on problems 13 Connecting options 14 Printer 14 USB devices 14 2 System tour 17 External and internal structure 19 Front panel...
...Processor 3 Memory 4 System chipsets 4 ServerWorks GC-SL chipset 4 LAN subsystem 4 Expansion slots 5 PCI bus 5 Hardware management support 5 Features summary 6 Preinstallation requirements 7 Selecting a site 7 Checking the package contents 7 Basic connections 8 Connecting the keyboard 8 Connecting the mouse 9 Connecting the VGA monitor 10 Connecting to the network 10 Connecting the power cable 11 System startup 12 Power-on problems 13 Connecting options 14 Printer 14 USB devices 14 2 System tour 17 External and internal structure 19 Front panel...
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... cards 45 4 Setup utility 47 Introduction 49 Setup Menu 50 Setup submenu: Main 51 Setup submenu: Advanced 53 SuperIO Configuration 54 IDE Configuration 55 Auto Detect Hard Disks 56 Primary IDE Master 57 Secondary IDE Master 59 Secondary IDE Slave 59 Floppy Configuration 60 PCIPnP Configuration 61 Boot Settings Configuration 62 Event Log Configuration 63 View Event Log 64 Mark All Events As Read 64 OnBoard Devices Configuration 65 System Health Monitoring Hardware 65 Hardware Monitor Setup Page 65 System Hardware Monitor 66 Remote Access Configuration...
... cards 45 4 Setup utility 47 Introduction 49 Setup Menu 50 Setup submenu: Main 51 Setup submenu: Advanced 53 SuperIO Configuration 54 IDE Configuration 55 Auto Detect Hard Disks 56 Primary IDE Master 57 Secondary IDE Master 59 Secondary IDE Slave 59 Floppy Configuration 60 PCIPnP Configuration 61 Boot Settings Configuration 62 Event Log Configuration 63 View Event Log 64 Mark All Events As Read 64 OnBoard Devices Configuration 65 System Health Monitoring Hardware 65 Hardware Monitor Setup Page 65 System Hardware Monitor 66 Remote Access Configuration...
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... Netware, RedHat Linux, Windows NT 4.0 server, and Windows 2000 server. This system board supports 400MHz system bus frequencies for one RJ-45 network port and a 9-pin connector for better remote site management. It comes with a single mPGA478 processor socket utilizing an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor integrated with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) support, two PS/2 port, a diskette drive interface, three embedded hard disk interfaces, one Pentium 4 processor supporting frequencies start at 1.6GHz. Processor The Pentium...
... Netware, RedHat Linux, Windows NT 4.0 server, and Windows 2000 server. This system board supports 400MHz system bus frequencies for one RJ-45 network port and a 9-pin connector for better remote site management. It comes with a single mPGA478 processor socket utilizing an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor integrated with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) support, two PS/2 port, a diskette drive interface, three embedded hard disk interfaces, one Pentium 4 processor supporting frequencies start at 1.6GHz. Processor The Pentium...
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...) DIMMs. For data integrity, the default setting of the ECC (errorcorrecting code) function of the memory system in features include main memory interface with optimized support for DDR SDRAM, 64-bit, 33MHz primary PCI bus interface (PCI) with integrated PCI arbiter, I2C bus support and other standard PC functions. Build-in BIOS is the integration of Intel® 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet controller which supports Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 based power management, advanced System Management Bus...
...) DIMMs. For data integrity, the default setting of the ECC (errorcorrecting code) function of the memory system in features include main memory interface with optimized support for DDR SDRAM, 64-bit, 33MHz primary PCI bus interface (PCI) with integrated PCI arbiter, I2C bus support and other standard PC functions. Build-in BIOS is the integration of Intel® 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet controller which supports Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 based power management, advanced System Management Bus...
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... the user from configuration troubles, thus making the system more user-friendly. 5 Expansion slots PCI bus The system board has one PCI buses that conforms to the power-saving standards of the U.S. ASM detects CPU thermal condition problems, CPU working voltage detection (±12V/±5V/3.3V/1.5V), and PCI bus utilization calculation. Hardware management support The system board supports the power-management function that support 32-bit/33 MHz/3.3V PCI devices and four PCI buses supporting 64-bit/33 MHz/3.3V PCI devices. It...
... the user from configuration troubles, thus making the system more user-friendly. 5 Expansion slots PCI bus The system board has one PCI buses that conforms to the power-saving standards of the U.S. ASM detects CPU thermal condition problems, CPU working voltage detection (±12V/±5V/3.3V/1.5V), and PCI bus utilization calculation. Hardware management support The system board supports the power-management function that support 32-bit/33 MHz/3.3V PCI devices and four PCI buses supporting 64-bit/33 MHz/3.3V PCI devices. It...
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... with a maximum memory upgrade of 4-GB • On-board ATI Rage XL and 5 PCI bus slots with 4 supporting 64-bit PCI • System clock/calendar with battery backup • IDE hard disk and diskette drive interfaces • Auxiliary power connector for 300W SPS and ATX power supply • Advanced Server Management (ASM) • External ports: • 2 USB connectors • PS/2-compatible keyboard port • PS/2-compatible mouse port • RJ-45 jack • Parallel port • Serial port
... with a maximum memory upgrade of 4-GB • On-board ATI Rage XL and 5 PCI bus slots with 4 supporting 64-bit PCI • System clock/calendar with battery backup • IDE hard disk and diskette drive interfaces • Auxiliary power connector for 300W SPS and ATX power supply • Advanced Server Management (ASM) • External ports: • 2 USB connectors • PS/2-compatible keyboard port • PS/2-compatible mouse port • RJ-45 jack • Parallel port • Serial port
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... materials for maximum efficiency. 7 Preinstallation requirements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for future use. Consider the following items from the package: • Acer Altos G300 system • Acer Altos G300 user's guide (with system binder) • CD-ROM driver kits • System keys (hung inside the front panel door) If any of heat • Secluded from sources of...
... materials for maximum efficiency. 7 Preinstallation requirements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for future use. Consider the following items from the package: • Acer Altos G300 system • Acer Altos G300 user's guide (with system binder) • CD-ROM driver kits • System keys (hung inside the front panel door) If any of heat • Secluded from sources of...
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... precautions before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: 1 Turn off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage. Warning! If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. Then unplug all...
... precautions before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: 1 Turn off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage. Warning! If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. Then unplug all...
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... setup BIOS Setup Options at Boot The user will be executed under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration • When a configuration error is turned off. These parameters are stored in CMOS. Configure such items as: • Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals • Password protection from unauthorized use • Power Management Features This Setup utility should be able to suit your individual work needs. This CMOS chip contains the ROM Setup instructions...
... setup BIOS Setup Options at Boot The user will be executed under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration • When a configuration error is turned off. These parameters are stored in CMOS. Configure such items as: • Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals • Password protection from unauthorized use • Power Management Features This Setup utility should be able to suit your individual work needs. This CMOS chip contains the ROM Setup instructions...
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...Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Setup Warning Setting items on this screen to incorrect values may cause the system to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.03 ©Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends Inc. Configure the Floppy drive(s). Configure Event Logging. Configure the IDE device(s). SuperIO Configuration IDE Configuration Floppy Configuration OnBoard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Event Log Configuration System Health Monitoring Hardware Remote Access Configuration Configure SuperIO...
...Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Setup Warning Setting items on this screen to incorrect values may cause the system to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.03 ©Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends Inc. Configure the Floppy drive(s). Configure Event Logging. Configure the IDE device(s). SuperIO Configuration IDE Configuration Floppy Configuration OnBoard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Event Log Configuration System Health Monitoring Hardware Remote Access Configuration Configure SuperIO...
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.... Secondary IDE Master Device detected as primary IDE master. Disabled Enabled Parameter Description Options Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Device detected as secondary IDE master. Hard Disk Write Protect Disable/Enable device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. 55 IDE Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays the status of auto detection of IDE Primary...
.... Secondary IDE Master Device detected as primary IDE master. Disabled Enabled Parameter Description Options Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Device detected as secondary IDE master. Hard Disk Write Protect Disable/Enable device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. 55 IDE Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays the status of auto detection of IDE Primary...
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... (if attached Hard Disk) Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : IBM-DTT A-307030 Size : 30.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async Mode : MultiW ord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 S.M.A.R.T. : Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T. [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] ARMD Emulation Type [Auto] + F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General...
... (if attached Hard Disk) Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : IBM-DTT A-307030 Size : 30.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async Mode : MultiW ord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 S.M.A.R.T. : Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T. [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] ARMD Emulation Type [Auto] + F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General...
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... 4 Setup utility Parameter Description Options PIO Mode Select PIO (Programmed Input/ Output) Mode. Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable/disable 32bit data transfer. Auto Floppy Hard Disk If 'Auto' is selected, the BIOS will enable the S.M.A.R.T if the driver supported. Enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T (SelfMonitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) in the internal hard disk. Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Select DMA Mode: Auto: Auto detected SWDMAn: SingleWordDMAn MWDMAn: MultiWordDMAn UDMAn: UltraDMAn Auto SWDMAn MWDMAn UDMAn S.M.A.R.T. Enabled Disabled...
... 4 Setup utility Parameter Description Options PIO Mode Select PIO (Programmed Input/ Output) Mode. Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable/disable 32bit data transfer. Auto Floppy Hard Disk If 'Auto' is selected, the BIOS will enable the S.M.A.R.T if the driver supported. Enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T (SelfMonitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) in the internal hard disk. Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Select DMA Mode: Auto: Auto detected SWDMAn: SingleWordDMAn MWDMAn: MultiWordDMAn UDMAn: UltraDMAn Auto SWDMAn MWDMAn UDMAn S.M.A.R.T. Enabled Disabled...
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... Save and Exit Exit V02.03 ©Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends Inc. Preference PCI Slot-3 IRQ Manually configure the IRQ of PCI slot-5. Preference PCI Slot-5 IRQ Manually configure the IRQ of PCI slot-3. Preference PCI Slot-4 IRQ Manually configure the IRQ of PCI slot-4. PCIPnP Configuration Advanced PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Legacy USB Support PCI Slot-1 IRQ Preference PCI Slot-2 IRQ Preference PCI Slot-3 IRQ Preference PCI Slot-4 IRQ Preference PCI Slot-5 IRQ Preference [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 61 Enables support for legacy...
... Save and Exit Exit V02.03 ©Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends Inc. Preference PCI Slot-3 IRQ Manually configure the IRQ of PCI slot-5. Preference PCI Slot-5 IRQ Manually configure the IRQ of PCI slot-3. Preference PCI Slot-4 IRQ Manually configure the IRQ of PCI slot-4. PCIPnP Configuration Advanced PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Legacy USB Support PCI Slot-1 IRQ Preference PCI Slot-2 IRQ Preference PCI Slot-3 IRQ Preference PCI Slot-4 IRQ Preference PCI Slot-5 IRQ Preference [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 61 Enables support for legacy...
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63 Event Log Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Event Log Configuration Enabled: Allow logging of ECC events. Note: If there are any event logs recorded, "View Event Log" and "Mark All Events As Read" will NOT appear. Allow/Not allow logging of events. Allow/Not allow logging of event log NVRAM. If no new event type could be record. If space is only available if 'valid'. Options Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled The state of chassis intrusion events. Allow/Not allow logging of event log data. Event Log Area: Event Log Data: Space...
63 Event Log Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Event Log Configuration Enabled: Allow logging of ECC events. Note: If there are any event logs recorded, "View Event Log" and "Mark All Events As Read" will NOT appear. Allow/Not allow logging of events. Allow/Not allow logging of event log NVRAM. If no new event type could be record. If space is only available if 'valid'. Options Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled The state of chassis intrusion events. Allow/Not allow logging of event log data. Event Log Area: Event Log Data: Space...
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OnBoard PCI Enable or disable onboard VGA. VGA Options Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled System Health Monitoring Hardware Hardware Monitor Setup Page This page lets you install hardware monitoring parameters so that the system can warn you when critical parameters are exceeded. Parameter Description OnBoard LAN Enable or disable onboard LAN. 65 OnBoard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY OnBoard Devices Configuration OnBoard LAN OnBoard PCI VGA [Enabled] [Enabled] + F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit...
OnBoard PCI Enable or disable onboard VGA. VGA Options Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled System Health Monitoring Hardware Hardware Monitor Setup Page This page lets you install hardware monitoring parameters so that the system can warn you when critical parameters are exceeded. Parameter Description OnBoard LAN Enable or disable onboard LAN. 65 OnBoard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY OnBoard Devices Configuration OnBoard LAN OnBoard PCI VGA [Enabled] [Enabled] + F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit...
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..., American Megatrends Inc. At the next dialog box press Enter to retype the password for a password. The password is required at boot time, or when the user enters the Setup utility. A second dialog box asks you have retyped it correctly. 75 Setup submenu: Security BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Supervisor Password : User Password : Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Not Installed Not Installed Install or Change the password. Press Enter after you have...
..., American Megatrends Inc. At the next dialog box press Enter to retype the password for a password. The password is required at boot time, or when the user enters the Setup utility. A second dialog box asks you have retyped it correctly. 75 Setup submenu: Security BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Supervisor Password : User Password : Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Not Installed Not Installed Install or Change the password. Press Enter after you have...
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... system BIOS. These codes are listed in F0000h shadow RAM. Initializing the CMOS status register for a soft reset or a power on condition. 05h The BIOS stack has been built. Next, performing any required initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued. 0Ch The keyboard controller input buffer is initialized. 83 Checkpoint Code Description FCh Next, erasing the flash ROM. Next, disabling cache memory. 06h Uncompressing the POST code...
... system BIOS. These codes are listed in F0000h shadow RAM. Initializing the CMOS status register for a soft reset or a power on condition. 05h The BIOS stack has been built. Next, performing any required initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued. 0Ch The keyboard controller input buffer is initialized. 83 Checkpoint Code Description FCh Next, erasing the flash ROM. Next, disabling cache memory. 06h Uncompressing the POST code...
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... first screen message has been displayed. The message is done. Configuring the floppy drive controller next. 91h The floppy drive controller has been configured. Configuring the hard disk drive controller next. 95h Initializing the bus option ROMs from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing any necessary programming after WINBIOS Setup next. 89h The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed. Performing the PS/ 2 mouse check and extended BIOS data area allocation check next. 8Ch...
... first screen message has been displayed. The message is done. Configuring the floppy drive controller next. 91h The floppy drive controller has been configured. Configuring the hard disk drive controller next. 95h Initializing the bus option ROMs from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing any necessary programming after WINBIOS Setup next. 89h The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed. Performing the PS/ 2 mouse check and extended BIOS data area allocation check next. 8Ch...