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Keep away from children and dispose of in fire. 14. 15. viii AcerPower 6100 User's Guide Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of used battery promptly. The battery may explode if not handled properly.
Keep away from children and dispose of in fire. 14. 15. viii AcerPower 6100 User's Guide Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of used battery promptly. The battery may explode if not handled properly.
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Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components List of Figures xiv AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components List of Figures xiv AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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About This Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 System Board Chapter 3 BIOS Utility Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components 2 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
About This Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 System Board Chapter 3 BIOS Utility Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components 2 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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Stop/Eject Button 4. Skip/Forward Button 5. CD-ROM LED 6. Power LED 10. Headphone/Earphone Port 2. Fixed Disk Drive LED 11. CD-ROM Tray 3. Decrease Volume Button 8. Increase Volume Button 7. Turbo LED 9. 1.2 Features 1.2.1 Front Panel 1. Power Button 12. 3.5-inch Diskette Drive Eject Button 13. 3.5-inch Diskette Drive 14. 3.5-inch Diskette Drive LED Figure 1-1 Front Panel 1-2 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
Stop/Eject Button 4. Skip/Forward Button 5. CD-ROM LED 6. Power LED 10. Headphone/Earphone Port 2. Fixed Disk Drive LED 11. CD-ROM Tray 3. Decrease Volume Button 8. Increase Volume Button 7. Turbo LED 9. 1.2 Features 1.2.1 Front Panel 1. Power Button 12. 3.5-inch Diskette Drive Eject Button 13. 3.5-inch Diskette Drive 14. 3.5-inch Diskette Drive LED Figure 1-1 Front Panel 1-2 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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1.3 Connecting System Components 1.3.1 Connecting the Keyboard Figure 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard 1-4 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
1.3 Connecting System Components 1.3.1 Connecting the Keyboard Figure 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard 1-4 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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1.3.3 Connecting the Mouse Figure 1-5 Connecting the Mouse 1-6 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
1.3.3 Connecting the Mouse Figure 1-5 Connecting the Mouse 1-6 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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1.3.7 Connecting to the Network (Optional) Figure 1-9 Connecting to the Network 1.3.8 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional) 1-10 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
1.3.7 Connecting to the Network (Optional) Figure 1-9 Connecting to the Network 1.3.8 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional) 1-10 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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1.3.9 Connecting USB Devices (Optional) Figure 1-11 Connecting USB Devices 1.4 Turning On Your Computer 1-12 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
1.3.9 Connecting USB Devices (Optional) Figure 1-11 Connecting USB Devices 1.4 Turning On Your Computer 1-12 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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Keyboard is Dead • Do not plug or unplug the keyboard while the power is turned off. The CRT monitor retains very high voltage levels, even after the power is on the Screen • Never open the monitor case. Refer all monitor service to qualified service technicians. General Failure • Front Panel Light Doesn't Work • "Garbage" or Nothing Appears on . 1-14 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
Keyboard is Dead • Do not plug or unplug the keyboard while the power is turned off. The CRT monitor retains very high voltage levels, even after the power is on the Screen • Never open the monitor case. Refer all monitor service to qualified service technicians. General Failure • Front Panel Light Doesn't Work • "Garbage" or Nothing Appears on . 1-14 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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... your dealer. See Chapter 3. Press to disregard NMI error. Contact your dealer. Run Setup. Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 2. Contact your dealer. 1-18 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide Table 1-1 System Error Messages (continued) Error Message Onboard Serial 1 Conflict Onboard Serial 2 Conflict Onboard Parallel Port Conflict PS/2 Pointing Device Error PS/2 Pointing Device Interface...
... your dealer. See Chapter 3. Press to disregard NMI error. Contact your dealer. Run Setup. Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 2. Contact your dealer. 1-18 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide Table 1-1 System Error Messages (continued) Error Message Onboard Serial 1 Conflict Onboard Serial 2 Conflict Onboard Parallel Port Conflict PS/2 Pointing Device Error PS/2 Pointing Device Interface...
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2.3.2 Jumper Settings Table 2-1 Jumper Settings Jumper Setting JP3 1-2 2-3 * JP6 SW1 Settings Switch No. 1-3, 2-4 3-5, 4-6 * Setting 1 2 3 4 On On On On On On Off On On On On Off On Off Off Off On Off On On On Off Off On On Off On Off On Off Off Off 5 On * Off 6 Function KB Turn-On Function Enabled Disabled Audio Port Function Line-out Speaker-out Function Ratio 2 3 4 5 5/2 7/2 9/2 11/2 Password Bypass password Check password Reserved * 2-6 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
2.3.2 Jumper Settings Table 2-1 Jumper Settings Jumper Setting JP3 1-2 2-3 * JP6 SW1 Settings Switch No. 1-3, 2-4 3-5, 4-6 * Setting 1 2 3 4 On On On On On On Off On On On On Off On Off Off Off On Off On On On Off Off On On Off On Off On Off Off Off 5 On * Off 6 Function KB Turn-On Function Enabled Disabled Audio Port Function Line-out Speaker-out Function Ratio 2 3 4 5 5/2 7/2 9/2 11/2 Password Bypass password Check password Reserved * 2-6 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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Table 2-2 Onboard Connectors (continued) Connector FN1 FN2 JP1 JP2 JP4 JP5 JP7 Function Fan alarm connector 2-pin fan connector CPU temperature detector connector System temperature detector connector Turbo LED connector (pins 2-3) Reset switch connector Power/Suspend LED connector 2.4 IDE Hard Disk Support Table 2-3 IDE Hard Disk Configuration IDE Connector IDE1 (CN11) IDE2 (CN10) Master Hard disk 0 Hard disk 2/ IDE CD-ROM drive Slave Hard disk 1 Hard disk 3 2-8 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
Table 2-2 Onboard Connectors (continued) Connector FN1 FN2 JP1 JP2 JP4 JP5 JP7 Function Fan alarm connector 2-pin fan connector CPU temperature detector connector System temperature detector connector Turbo LED connector (pins 2-3) Reset switch connector Power/Suspend LED connector 2.4 IDE Hard Disk Support Table 2-3 IDE Hard Disk Configuration IDE Connector IDE1 (CN11) IDE2 (CN10) Master Hard disk 0 Hard disk 2/ IDE CD-ROM drive Slave Hard disk 1 Hard disk 3 2-8 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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2.7 USB 2.8 Hardware Monitoring Function 2.9 Modem Ring-in Function 2-10 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
2.7 USB 2.8 Hardware Monitoring Function 2.9 Modem Ring-in Function 2-10 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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This key combination does not work during any other time. 3.1 Entering Setup You must press simultaneously while the system is booting. Setup Utility • System Information • Product Information • Disk Drives • Onboard Peripherals • Power Management • Boot Options • Date and Time • System Security Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change ↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ↵ = Select, Esc = Exit 3-2 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
This key combination does not work during any other time. 3.1 Entering Setup You must press simultaneously while the system is booting. Setup Utility • System Information • Product Information • Disk Drives • Onboard Peripherals • Power Management • Boot Options • Date and Time • System Security Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change ↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ↵ = Select, Esc = Exit 3-2 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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• [1.44 MB, • [2.88 MB, 3.5-inch] 3.5-inch] 3.4.2 LS-120 drive as • Normal • Drive A • Drive B • Hard Disk 3-12 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
• [1.44 MB, • [2.88 MB, 3.5-inch] 3.5-inch] 3.4.2 LS-120 drive as • Normal • Drive A • Drive B • Hard Disk 3-12 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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Operation Mode Table 3-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings Setting Standard Parallel Port (SPP) Standard and Bidirectional Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) Function Allows normal speed one-way operation Allows normal speed operation in a twoway mode Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed higher than the maximum data transfer rate ECP DMA Channel Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) 3-20 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
Operation Mode Table 3-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings Setting Standard Parallel Port (SPP) Standard and Bidirectional Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) Function Allows normal speed one-way operation Allows normal speed operation in a twoway mode Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed higher than the maximum data transfer rate ECP DMA Channel Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) 3-20 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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PS/2 Mouse Controller USB Host Controller USB Legacy Mode Disabled Onboard Audio Chip 3-22 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
PS/2 Mouse Controller USB Host Controller USB Legacy Mode Disabled Onboard Audio Chip 3-22 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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System Sleep Timer Sleep Mode Standby Suspend 3.6.2 Power Switch < 4 sec. Power Off, Suspend 3.6.3 System Wake-Up Event Modem Ring Indicator Enabled 3.7 Boot Options 3-24 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
System Sleep Timer Sleep Mode Standby Suspend 3.6.2 Power Switch < 4 sec. Power Off, Suspend 3.6.3 System Wake-Up Event Modem Ring Indicator Enabled 3.7 Boot Options 3-24 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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3.8.1 Date • Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat • 1 12 • 1 31 • 1980 2079 3.8.2 Time • 00 23 • 00 59 • 00 59 3-28 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
3.8.1 Date • Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat • 1 12 • 1 31 • 1980 2079 3.8.2 Time • 00 23 • 00 59 • 00 59 3-28 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
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Enter Password XXXXXXX] Enter Password again XXXXXXX] Set or Change Password Be very careful when typing your new Password twice. Password may be up to 7 characters long. Setup Password Enter your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3-30 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide
Enter Password XXXXXXX] Enter Password again XXXXXXX] Set or Change Password Be very careful when typing your new Password twice. Password may be up to 7 characters long. Setup Password Enter your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3-30 AcerPower 6100 User's Guide