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Contents 1 Getting started 1 Overview 3 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 ...
Contents 1 Getting started 1 Overview 3 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 ...
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... Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Drivers 89 Updating the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Driver89 Confirming the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Driver Installation 90 Supported Internet Browsers 91 Installation Steps for Windows 91 IDE Software RAID Configuration Console 96 Config View 101 RAID Controller Properties 102 Property Description 103 Physical...
... Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Drivers 89 Updating the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Driver89 Confirming the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Driver Installation 90 Supported Internet Browsers 91 Installation Steps for Windows 91 IDE Software RAID Configuration Console 96 Config View 101 RAID Controller Properties 102 Property Description 103 Physical...
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...to a maximum of 4GB using four 1GB Registered DDR SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) with ECC DIMMs. For connectivity, the system board supports two USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors, one UART NS16C550 serial ports, one enhanced parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended ... in home computing, business solutions and all your processing needs. This system board supports 400/533MHz system bus frequencies for one RJ-45 network port and a 9-pin connector for video output. 3 Overview The Acer Altos G301 is fully compatible with MS-DOS V6.X, Novell Netware 6.0, RedHat Linux 7.3/8.0, Windows...
...to a maximum of 4GB using four 1GB Registered DDR SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) with ECC DIMMs. For connectivity, the system board supports two USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors, one UART NS16C550 serial ports, one enhanced parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended ... in home computing, business solutions and all your processing needs. This system board supports 400/533MHz system bus frequencies for one RJ-45 network port and a 9-pin connector for video output. 3 Overview The Acer Altos G301 is fully compatible with MS-DOS V6.X, Novell Netware 6.0, RedHat Linux 7.3/8.0, Windows...
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... Management (WfM) 2.0 compliance, TCP/ UDP/IP checksum calculation and segmentation, PCI 2.2 compliance, and PC 2001 compliance. The system board supports DDR266 SDRAMs; System chipsets ServerWorks GC-SL chipset The ServerWorks GC-SL+SL chipset was specifically designed to meet the needs of high performance .... It consists of two components: SeverWorks CMIC-SL (North bridge) and ServerWorks CSB6 (South bridge). • ServerWorks CMIC-SL(North bridge) supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU with DMA66 on board allow memory upgrade to a maximum of 4GB using four 1-GB DDR SDRAM (Synchronous...
... Management (WfM) 2.0 compliance, TCP/ UDP/IP checksum calculation and segmentation, PCI 2.2 compliance, and PC 2001 compliance. The system board supports DDR266 SDRAMs; System chipsets ServerWorks GC-SL chipset The ServerWorks GC-SL+SL chipset was specifically designed to meet the needs of high performance .... It consists of two components: SeverWorks CMIC-SL (North bridge) and ServerWorks CSB6 (South bridge). • ServerWorks CMIC-SL(North bridge) supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU with DMA66 on board allow memory upgrade to a maximum of 4GB using four 1-GB DDR SDRAM (Synchronous...
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...;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. Additional features include hardware support for ASM (Advanced Server Management). It also detects if the...
...;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. Additional features include hardware support for ASM (Advanced Server Management). It also detects if the...
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...and future generations of Pentium CPUs • ServerWorks GC-SL chipset which includes the north and the south bridge • Onboard Gigabit Ethernet chip that supports WOL and AOL • Four DIMM sockets that accept 128-, 256-, 512-, and 1-GB DDR SDRAMs with a maximum memory upgrade of 4-GB ...8226; 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 future generations of Pentium CPUs • ServerWorks GC-SL chipset which includes the north and the south bridge • Onboard Gigabit Ethernet chip that supports WOL and AOL • Four DIMM sockets that accept 128-, 256-, 512-, and 1-GB DDR SDRAMs with a maximum memory upgrade of 4-GB ...8226; 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...
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... storage device To replace a 3.5-inch storage 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... as a CD-ROM drive, digital audio tape (DAT) drive or another hard disk drive. 36 3 Upgrading your system Installing and removing storage devices The housing supports four 5.25-inch, and three internal 3.5-inch storage devices.
... storage device To replace a 3.5-inch storage 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... as a CD-ROM drive, digital audio tape (DAT) drive or another hard disk drive. 36 3 Upgrading your system Installing and removing storage devices The housing supports four 5.25-inch, and three internal 3.5-inch storage devices.
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... or removing a system component. Refer to lock the new CPU into the CPU socket. Push down the socket lever to page 31. The system board supports a Pentium 4 processor running start at 1.8 GHz and future generations of sleek, high performance, small form factor PCs. Installing a CPU Follow these steps to hole 1 of...
... or removing a system component. Refer to lock the new CPU into the CPU socket. Push down the socket lever to page 31. The system board supports a Pentium 4 processor running start at 1.8 GHz and future generations of sleek, high performance, small form factor PCs. Installing a CPU Follow these steps to hole 1 of...
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... it the wrong way. Note: The DIMM socket is independent from the others. 43 Installing and removing memory modules The four 184-pin sockets onboard support DDR SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may have inserted it in until the holding clips secure the DIMM in place. Each of 4-GB system memory. If...-MB, or 1-GB DIMMs for a maximum of the DIMM socket is slotted to form different configurations. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM. This system board supports DDR266 266MHz SDRAM.
... it the wrong way. Note: The DIMM socket is independent from the others. 43 Installing and removing memory modules The four 184-pin sockets onboard support DDR SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may have inserted it in until the holding clips secure the DIMM in place. Each of 4-GB system memory. If...-MB, or 1-GB DIMMs for a maximum of the DIMM socket is slotted to form different configurations. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM. This system board supports DDR266 266MHz SDRAM.
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... will be able to set system parameters. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a ROM-based configuration utility that enables you with support for configuring the mainboard's BIOS.
... will be able to set system parameters. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a ROM-based configuration utility that enables you with support for configuring the mainboard's BIOS.
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...Configure the driver type. Disable: The Data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports it. Auto Disabled Auto: The Data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. For drivers with more...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...
...Configure the driver type. Disable: The Data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports it. Auto Disabled Auto: The Data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. For drivers with more...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...
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... UDMAn S.M.A.R.T. Enabled Disabled ARMD Select ARMD device emulation type Emulation Type by BIOS. If 'Auto' is selected, the BIOS will enable the S.M.A.R.T if the drive supports it. 57 Parameter Description Options PIO Mode Select PIO (Programmed Input/ Output) Mode.
... UDMAn S.M.A.R.T. Enabled Disabled ARMD Select ARMD device emulation type Emulation Type by BIOS. If 'Auto' is selected, the BIOS will enable the S.M.A.R.T if the drive supports it. 57 Parameter Description Options PIO Mode Select PIO (Programmed Input/ Output) Mode.
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... utility Secondary IDE Master (if attached ATAPI CDROM) BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Secondary IDE Master Device : A TAPI CDROM Vendor : MA TSHITA CD-177 LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async Mode : MultiW ord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-2 Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block Mode [Auto] PIO Mode...
... utility Secondary IDE Master (if attached ATAPI CDROM) BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Secondary IDE Master Device : A TAPI CDROM Vendor : MA TSHITA CD-177 LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async Mode : MultiW ord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-2 Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block Mode [Auto] PIO Mode...
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...boot. USB Function On/Off to be Yes Configure cleared on next boot. Enabled Disabled Legacy USB Support Enables support for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. No Yes: lets the ... P C IP n P C o n fig u ratio n B IO S S E T U P U T IL IT Y P lu g & P la y O /S R e s et C o n fig u re D a ta P C I L aten c y T im er U S B F u n ctio n Legacy U SB Support A R M D E m u latio n Typ e P C I S lo t-1 IR Q P referen ce P C I S lo t-2 IR Q P referen ce P C I S lo t-3 IR Q P referen ce P C I S lo t-4 IR Q P referen ce P C I S lo t-5 IR Q P referen ce [N o] ...
...boot. USB Function On/Off to be Yes Configure cleared on next boot. Enabled Disabled Legacy USB Support Enables support for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. No Yes: lets the ... P C IP n P C o n fig u ratio n B IO S S E T U P U T IL IT Y P lu g & P la y O /S R e s et C o n fig u re D a ta P C I L aten c y T im er U S B F u n ctio n Legacy U SB Support A R M D E m u latio n Typ e P C I S lo t-1 IR Q P referen ce P C I S lo t-2 IR Q P referen ce P C I S lo t-3 IR Q P referen ce P C I S lo t-4 IR Q P referen ce P C I S lo t-5 IR Q P referen ce [N o] ...
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Enabled: Displays OEM Logo instead of POST messages. Disabled: Disable CPU Hyper-Threading for NumLock On Lock Off PS/2 Mouse Support Enable/Disable PS/2 mouse support by BIOS. 62 4 Setup utility Boot Settings Configuration Advanced B IO S S E T U P U T ILITY B oo t S ettin gs C on state for...ting . Select Power-on figu ratio n Q u ick B oo t [E nab led ] Q u iet B oot [E nab led ] B ootU p Num -Lock [O n] PS/2 M ouse Support [E nab led ] W ait For 'F1' If E rro r [E nab led ] H yperT hread in g [E nab led ] Allo w s B IO S to boot the system. Parameter...
Enabled: Displays OEM Logo instead of POST messages. Disabled: Disable CPU Hyper-Threading for NumLock On Lock Off PS/2 Mouse Support Enable/Disable PS/2 mouse support by BIOS. 62 4 Setup utility Boot Settings Configuration Advanced B IO S S E T U P U T ILITY B oo t S ettin gs C on state for...ting . Select Power-on figu ratio n Q u ick B oo t [E nab led ] Q u iet B oot [E nab led ] B ootU p Num -Lock [O n] PS/2 M ouse Support [E nab led ] W ait For 'F1' If E rro r [E nab led ] H yperT hread in g [E nab led ] Allo w s B IO S to boot the system. Parameter...
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... Temp. You cannot make changes to these items are auto-detected and the results are reported. 66 4 Setup utility System Hardware Monitor If your mainboard supports hardware monitoring, these items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced System Health Monitoring Hardware Case Status Current CPU1 Temp. Voltage monitoring + F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select...
... Temp. You cannot make changes to these items are auto-detected and the results are reported. 66 4 Setup utility System Hardware Monitor If your mainboard supports hardware monitoring, these items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced System Health Monitoring Hardware Case Status Current CPU1 Temp. Voltage monitoring + F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select...
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...On/Off Suspend Parameter ACPI Aware O/S Power Management AC Lost Handling Power Button Mode Description Options Enable / Disable ACPI support for Operating System. ENABLE: If OS supports ACPI. Enabled Disabled This sets the power state after a shutdown due to Stay OFF, the system remains turned off... to an unexpected interrupt of power m anagem ent operations on /off . If you set to the last power state. Enabled Disabled Enable or disable APM support. Setup submenu: Power B IO S S ETU P U TILITY M ain Advanced Pow er B oot S ecurity Exit AC PI Aw are O /S Power ...
...On/Off Suspend Parameter ACPI Aware O/S Power Management AC Lost Handling Power Button Mode Description Options Enable / Disable ACPI support for Operating System. ENABLE: If OS supports ACPI. Enabled Disabled This sets the power state after a shutdown due to Stay OFF, the system remains turned off... to an unexpected interrupt of power m anagem ent operations on /off . If you set to the last power state. Enabled Disabled Enable or disable APM support. Setup submenu: Power B IO S S ETU P U TILITY M ain Advanced Pow er B oot S ecurity Exit AC PI Aw are O /S Power ...
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... higher No No Internet Browser Yes Not required Yes Java Runtime Environment (JRE) JRE 1.2 or newer JRE1.2 or newer JRE 1.2 or newer Supported Internet Browsers IDE Software RAID Configuration Console supports the following browsers: • Internet Explorer 5.x or newer • Netscape 4.0 or newer • Opera 5.2 or newer Installation Steps for some operating...
... higher No No Internet Browser Yes Not required Yes Java Runtime Environment (JRE) JRE 1.2 or newer JRE1.2 or newer JRE 1.2 or newer Supported Internet Browsers IDE Software RAID Configuration Console supports the following browsers: • Internet Explorer 5.x or newer • Netscape 4.0 or newer • Opera 5.2 or newer Installation Steps for some operating...
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... to the list of this button, the driver re scans all hard drives attached to the IDE Software RAID controller. IDE Software RAID Configuration Console supports several types of the drives and arrays. Physical View - The progress bar displays the time left frame selected. When Logical View - Displays the progress bar...
... to the list of this button, the driver re scans all hard drives attached to the IDE Software RAID controller. IDE Software RAID Configuration Console supports several types of the drives and arrays. Physical View - The progress bar displays the time left frame selected. When Logical View - Displays the progress bar...
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Field Mode Description Displays the IDE Software RAID controller's RAID level. This screen displays the Array Properties. IDE RAID supports RAID 0, 1, and 10. 111 Array Properties - The table below provides a description of each field.
Field Mode Description Displays the IDE Software RAID controller's RAID level. This screen displays the Array Properties. IDE RAID supports RAID 0, 1, and 10. 111 Array Properties - The table below provides a description of each field.