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...instructions Read these openings must accept any interference received, including interference that the total ampere rating of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners... or covered. Do not use this product where persons will walk on the cord. 8 If an extension cord is used with Part 15 of power indicated on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not locate this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or...
...instructions Read these openings must accept any interference received, including interference that the total ampere rating of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners... or covered. Do not use this product where persons will walk on the cord. 8 If an extension cord is used with Part 15 of power indicated on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not locate this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or...
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... product. 10 Do not attempt to service this product from children and dispose of used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in fire. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service... personnel under the following conditions: 12 When the power cord or plug is a laser product. Never spill liquid of any kind into the product b If the product has been exposed to a qualified ...
... product. 10 Do not attempt to service this product from children and dispose of used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in fire. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service... personnel under the following conditions: 12 When the power cord or plug is a laser product. Never spill liquid of any kind into the product b If the product has been exposed to a qualified ...
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... 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 Tower-to-rack option 16 2 System tour 17 External and internal structure...
... 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 Tower-to-rack option 16 2 System tour 17 External and internal structure...
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... 64 OnBoard Devices Configuration 65 System Health Monitoring Hardware 65 Hardware Monitor Setup Page 65 System Hardware Monitor 66 Remote Access Configuration 68 Setup submenu: Power 69 Setup submenu: Boot 70 Boot Device Priority 71 Hard Disk Drives 72 Removable Devices 73 ATAPI CDROM Drives 74 Setup submenu: Security 75
... 64 OnBoard Devices Configuration 65 System Health Monitoring Hardware 65 Hardware Monitor Setup Page 65 System Hardware Monitor 66 Remote Access Configuration 68 Setup submenu: Power 69 Setup submenu: Boot 70 Boot Device Priority 71 Hard Disk Drives 72 Removable Devices 73 ATAPI CDROM Drives 74 Setup submenu: Security 75
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... memory upgrade to meet the needs of high performance systems. It consists of Intel® 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet controller which supports Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 based power management, advanced System Management Bus (SMBus) based manageability, Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0 compliance, TCP/ UDP/IP checksum calculation and segmentation, PCI 2.2 compliance, and...
... memory upgrade to meet the needs of high performance systems. It consists of Intel® 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet controller which supports Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 based power management, advanced System Management Bus (SMBus) based manageability, Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0 compliance, TCP/ UDP/IP checksum calculation and segmentation, PCI 2.2 compliance, and...
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5 Expansion slots PCI bus The system board has one PCI buses that conforms to the power-saving standards of the U.S. It also offers Plug-andPlay. Additional features include hardware support for ASM (Advanced Server Management). 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/5V PCI devices and four PCI buses supporting 64-bit/33 MHz/3.3V PCI devices. This feature...
5 Expansion slots PCI bus The system board has one PCI buses that conforms to the power-saving standards of the U.S. It also offers Plug-andPlay. Additional features include hardware support for ASM (Advanced Server Management). 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/5V PCI devices and four PCI buses supporting 64-bit/33 MHz/3.3V PCI devices. This feature...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... the system: • Near a grounded power outlet • Clean and dust-free • Sturdy surface free from vibration • Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat • Secluded from the package: • Acer Altos G300 (Model: G301) system • Acer Altos G300 Series user's guide • EasyBUILD CD • Acer Altos G300 Series accessory box • System...
... the system: • Near a grounded power outlet • Clean and dust-free • Sturdy surface free from vibration • Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat • Secluded from the package: • Acer Altos G300 (Model: G301) system • Acer Altos G300 Series user's guide • EasyBUILD CD • Acer Altos G300 Series accessory box • System...
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... the keyboard light up and displays a welcome message. Aside from the self-test messages, you may now apply power to the next section for the possible causes of power-on self-test (POST) messages appears. 12 1 Getting started System startup After making sure that , a series of the boot failure. Note:... If the system does not turn on or boot after pressing the power button, go to the system. The system starts up The POST messages indicate if the system is in good condition by checking if the following...
... the keyboard light up and displays a welcome message. Aside from the self-test messages, you may now apply power to the next section for the possible causes of power-on self-test (POST) messages appears. 12 1 Getting started System startup After making sure that , a series of the boot failure. Note:... If the system does not turn on or boot after pressing the power button, go to the system. The system starts up The POST messages indicate if the system is in good condition by checking if the following...
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...: If you have gone through the preceding actions and the system still fails to boot, ask your power outlet. • Loose or improperly connected internal power cables. Warning! Check the power cable connection from the electrical outlet before performing this step, ask a qualified technician to help you. ...problems If the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the following factors that each cable is properly connected to each power supply. • No power comes from the grounded power outlet. Make sure all power cords are not confident to perform this task. Make sure...
...: If you have gone through the preceding actions and the system still fails to boot, ask your power outlet. • Loose or improperly connected internal power cables. Warning! Check the power cable connection from the electrical outlet before performing this step, ask a qualified technician to help you. ...problems If the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the following factors that each cable is properly connected to each power supply. • No power comes from the grounded power outlet. Make sure all power cords are not confident to perform this task. Make sure...
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20 2 System tour No. Description 10 Floppy disk drive eject button 11 Power button 12 System power LED 13 Hard disk access LED 14 Warning LED Note: The positions and features of items (1) - (7) above may differ depending on the optical drive module installed
20 2 System tour No. Description 10 Floppy disk drive eject button 11 Power button 12 System power LED 13 Hard disk access LED 14 Warning LED Note: The positions and features of items (1) - (7) above may differ depending on the optical drive module installed
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Description 1 Power supply 2 System board 3 5.25-inch drive bays 4 Altos EasyStor Cage (Removable HDD tray) 5 System fan 6 PCI expansion card slots 22 Internal components 2 System tour No.
Description 1 Power supply 2 System board 3 5.25-inch drive bays 4 Altos EasyStor Cage (Removable HDD tray) 5 System fan 6 PCI expansion card slots 22 Internal components 2 System tour No.
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24 2 System tour Item LPT1 LAN1 U11 U20 CN2 CN1 JF1 JF2 JF5 J1 J2 J3 J4 U6 U5 U9 JP2 J5 JP3 JP7 JP5 J7 Description Parallel Port RJ45 LAN Port Intel® 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller ATI RageXL Power Connector (4-pin) Power Connector (20-pin) Rear System Fan EasyStor cage Front Fan CPU FAN DDR DIMM A DDR DIMM B DDR DIMM C DDR DIMM D P4 CPU Socket 478 North Bridge (CMIC-SL) South Bridge (CSB6) Third IDE Channel Floppy Connector Control Panel Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector 64-bit/33MHz/3.3V PCI Slot 5
24 2 System tour Item LPT1 LAN1 U11 U20 CN2 CN1 JF1 JF2 JF5 J1 J2 J3 J4 U6 U5 U9 JP2 J5 JP3 JP7 JP5 J7 Description Parallel Port RJ45 LAN Port Intel® 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller ATI RageXL Power Connector (4-pin) Power Connector (20-pin) Rear System Fan EasyStor cage Front Fan CPU FAN DDR DIMM A DDR DIMM B DDR DIMM C DDR DIMM D P4 CPU Socket 478 North Bridge (CMIC-SL) South Bridge (CSB6) Third IDE Channel Floppy Connector Control Panel Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector 64-bit/33MHz/3.3V PCI Slot 5
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See page 122. 27 PIN 3-4 PIN 5-6 Function Clear NVRAM Recover BIOS ROM Default setting OFF OFF Diagnostics LED (Port80LED) Note: Diagnostics LED show POST checkpoint codes when BIOS performs the Power On Self Test.
See page 122. 27 PIN 3-4 PIN 5-6 Function Clear NVRAM Recover BIOS ROM Default setting OFF OFF Diagnostics LED (Port80LED) Note: Diagnostics LED show POST checkpoint codes when BIOS performs the Power On Self Test.
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... start installing the components may cause serious damage. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following 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. Warning! Not turning off your system and all cables from its protective packaging until...
... start installing the components may cause serious damage. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following 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. Warning! Not turning off your system and all cables from its protective packaging until...
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Also, a security lock secures the front panel to remove one side panel. To remove the side panels: 1 Turn off the power to the system unit and unplug all cables. 2 Place the system unit on the right side of your system Removing the side panels The system ...
Also, a security lock secures the front panel to remove one side panel. To remove the side panels: 1 Turn off the power to the system unit and unplug all cables. 2 Place the system unit on the right side of your system Removing the side panels The system ...
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... device: 1 Open the front panel door and pull down the door of the Altos EasyStor Cage. 2 Remove the thumb screws from the Altos EasyStor Cage. 3 Pull out the Altos EasyStor Cage. 4 Disconnect the power cable of the hard disk fan. 5 Disconnect the power and signal cable from the old drive. 36 3 Upgrading your system Installing...
... device: 1 Open the front panel door and pull down the door of the Altos EasyStor Cage. 2 Remove the thumb screws from the Altos EasyStor Cage. 3 Pull out the Altos EasyStor Cage. 4 Disconnect the power cable of the hard disk fan. 5 Disconnect the power and signal cable from the old drive. 36 3 Upgrading your system Installing...
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38 3 Upgrading your system Installing a hard disk To install a hard disk drive into the hard disk frame: 1 Insert the drive tray. 2 Secure the drive tray with two screws. 3 Connect the power and signal cables.
38 3 Upgrading your system Installing a hard disk To install a hard disk drive into the hard disk frame: 1 Insert the drive tray. 2 Secure the drive tray with two screws. 3 Connect the power and signal cables.
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Note: DLT drive should be installed in the 1st or 2nd 5.25-inch drive tray. 39 Installing a DLT To install a DLT drive into the 5.25-drive frame. 1 Insert the DLT. 2 Secure the DLT with two screws. 3 Connect the power and signal cables.
Note: DLT drive should be installed in the 1st or 2nd 5.25-inch drive tray. 39 Installing a DLT To install a DLT drive into the 5.25-drive frame. 1 Insert the DLT. 2 Secure the DLT with two screws. 3 Connect the power and signal cables.