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...product names are trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this guide is ". Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, ...of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright © 2005 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical...
...product names are trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this guide is ". Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, ...of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright © 2005 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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...Specifications 1 Overview 1 Features 2 MainBoard Placement 5 Block Diagram 7 Aspire SA60 Front Panel 8 Aspire SA60 Rear Panel 9 AcerPower S260 Front Panel 10 AcerPower S260 Rear Panel 11 System Peripherals 12 Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option 12 Keyboard (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option 12 Speakers 13 Acer... software without CD 15 Change Password 15 Acer disc-to-disc recovery 16 Restore without a Recovery CD 16 Multilingual operating system installation 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 Power Management Function (ACPI support function 22 Chapter...
...Specifications 1 Overview 1 Features 2 MainBoard Placement 5 Block Diagram 7 Aspire SA60 Front Panel 8 Aspire SA60 Rear Panel 9 AcerPower S260 Front Panel 10 AcerPower S260 Rear Panel 11 System Peripherals 12 Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option 12 Keyboard (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option 12 Speakers 13 Acer... software without CD 15 Change Password 15 Acer disc-to-disc recovery 16 Restore without a Recovery CD 16 Multilingual operating system installation 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 Power Management Function (ACPI support function 22 Chapter...
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System Specifications Overview T Micro-ATX compliant form factor (9.6" x 8.0") T Support Hyper Threading Technology T Intel® Pentium 4 Willamette and Northwood (uPGA 478) family processor T NorthBridge : SiS661GX T SouthBridge : SiS964L T SIO : ITE8705GX T SST 2Mbit Flash ROM (ISA) T Single channel DDR 266/333/400 (2GB maximum capacity) T Support FSB 400/533 MHz CPU T AC'97 ALC655 integrated audio T Three PCI slots for µ ATX T Up to eight 2.0 USB ports T PCI LAN with Realtek 8100C T Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 1.0b compliant Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1
System Specifications Overview T Micro-ATX compliant form factor (9.6" x 8.0") T Support Hyper Threading Technology T Intel® Pentium 4 Willamette and Northwood (uPGA 478) family processor T NorthBridge : SiS661GX T SouthBridge : SiS964L T SIO : ITE8705GX T SST 2Mbit Flash ROM (ISA) T Single channel DDR 266/333/400 (2GB maximum capacity) T Support FSB 400/533 MHz CPU T AC'97 ALC655 integrated audio T Three PCI slots for µ ATX T Up to eight 2.0 USB ports T PCI LAN with Realtek 8100C T Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 1.0b compliant Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1
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...; 478 3.2G 533MHZ 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is booting to BIOS boot block feature Specification Award v6.0 Flash ROM 2MB 32-pin DIP package PCI 2.2, APM1.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.0, ATAPI ...
...; 478 3.2G 533MHZ 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is booting to BIOS boot block feature Specification Award v6.0 Flash ROM 2MB 32-pin DIP package PCI 2.2, APM1.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.0, ATAPI ...
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... clock frequency L2 Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup L2 Cache scheme Fixed in any combination as long as they match the above Specification 18 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations Slot Slot 1 Memory Module 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB Total Memory 128MB~ 1GB Slot 2 128, 256, 512MB, ...Support memory interface Support memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Memory module combinations Specification 2 slot 128MB / 256MBb/ 512MB/ 1GB 2GB DDR DRAM DDR 266/333/400 MHz 2.6 V 184-pin DIMM Yes No You can ...
... clock frequency L2 Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup L2 Cache scheme Fixed in any combination as long as they match the above Specification 18 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations Slot Slot 1 Memory Module 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB Total Memory 128MB~ 1GB Slot 2 128, 256, 512MB, ...Support memory interface Support memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Memory module combinations Specification 2 slot 128MB / 256MBb/ 512MB/ 1GB 2GB DDR DRAM DDR 266/333/400 MHz 2.6 V 184-pin DIMM Yes No You can ...
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... IDE controller resident bus Number of IDE channel Support IDE interface Support bootable CD-ROM Specification SiS661GX AGP bus 1X/2X/4X/8X 1 Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD accelerator Specification SiS 964 AC'97,ALC655 5.1ch Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 20 bits Sound...conversion MPU-401(UART mode) interface for wavetable synthesizers and MIDI devices Integrated dual game port Meets AC'97and WHQL specifications Yes, internal FM synthesizer 48 KHz (max.) Yes Supported Supported Specification SiS 964 PCI bus 2 x ATA133 E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4 and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133),...
... IDE controller resident bus Number of IDE channel Support IDE interface Support bootable CD-ROM Specification SiS661GX AGP bus 1X/2X/4X/8X 1 Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD accelerator Specification SiS 964 AC'97,ALC655 5.1ch Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 20 bits Sound...conversion MPU-401(UART mode) interface for wavetable synthesizers and MIDI devices Integrated dual game port Meets AC'97and WHQL specifications Yes, internal FM synthesizer 48 KHz (max.) Yes Supported Supported Specification SiS 964 PCI bus 2 x ATA133 E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4 and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133),...
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...function control Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (via BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) Specification ITE8705GX ISA bus 1 SPP / Bi-directional / ECP / EPP 25-pin D-type female connector Enable/disable by BIOS Setup DMA channel 1 DMA ...resident bus Number of serial port 16550 UART support Connector type Optional serial port I/O address (via BIOS Setup) Optional serial port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) Specification ITE8705GX ISA bus 1 Yes 9-pin D-type female connector COM1: 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h COM2: 3E8h, 3F8h, 2F8h COM1: IRQ 3, and 4 COM2:...
...function control Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (via BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) Specification ITE8705GX ISA bus 1 SPP / Bi-directional / ECP / EPP 25-pin D-type female connector Enable/disable by BIOS Setup DMA channel 1 DMA ...resident bus Number of serial port 16550 UART support Connector type Optional serial port I/O address (via BIOS Setup) Optional serial port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) Specification ITE8705GX ISA bus 1 Yes 9-pin D-type female connector COM1: 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h COM2: 3E8h, 3F8h, 2F8h COM1: IRQ 3, and 4 COM2:...
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Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specifications +10 ~ +35°C -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) 20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH 5 ~ 16 Hz: 0....G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Weight One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.5 HDD (without packing) Dimensions (main footprint) Specification Varied by local configuration 180(w)x360(H)x420(D)mm Power Management Devices Power Switch PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard USB Devices LAN RTC PME Modem (Ring) S1 ν...
Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specifications +10 ~ +35°C -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) 20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH 5 ~ 16 Hz: 0....G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Weight One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.5 HDD (without packing) Dimensions (main footprint) Specification Varied by local configuration 180(w)x360(H)x420(D)mm Power Management Devices Power Switch PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard USB Devices LAN RTC PME Modem (Ring) S1 ν...
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... APM mode. T Hard disk drive goes into SLEEP mode (for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). ACPI T ACPI specification 1.0b. T Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec. T Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in and ... go into Standby mode (for Windows). T LED on the panel turns amber colour. T Resume recovery time: 7-10 sec. Suspend Mode T Independent power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minutes) or pushing external switch button. T Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse...
... APM mode. T Hard disk drive goes into SLEEP mode (for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). ACPI T ACPI specification 1.0b. T Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec. T Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in and ... go into Standby mode (for Windows). T LED on the panel turns amber colour. T Resume recovery time: 7-10 sec. Suspend Mode T Independent power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minutes) or pushing external switch button. T Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse...
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When the default value Fast is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by port 92 or chipset specific method resulting in APIC mode. When Normal is selected, A20 is controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset hardware. Non-OS2 OS2 HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability The S.M.A.R.T (Self-... of memory and you are running the OS/2 operating system. Fast Normal Typematic Rate Setting This item is implemented. Gate A20 Option This item is powered on or when end users try to run Setup. System means that the password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. Setting...
When the default value Fast is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by port 92 or chipset specific method resulting in APIC mode. When Normal is selected, A20 is controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset hardware. Non-OS2 OS2 HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability The S.M.A.R.T (Self-... of memory and you are running the OS/2 operating system. Fast Normal Typematic Rate Setting This item is implemented. Gate A20 Option This item is powered on or when end users try to run Setup. System means that the password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. Setting...
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... default and suggested settings. Data read or written by the CPU is set to access the sub menu. NOTE: It is only directed to choose specific resources. Parameter Reset Configuration Data Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Description Options Selecting "Enabled" to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD...
... default and suggested settings. Data read or written by the CPU is set to access the sub menu. NOTE: It is only directed to choose specific resources. Parameter Reset Configuration Data Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Description Options Selecting "Enabled" to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD...
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... Setup Utility. Chapter 2 47 Press and then to install the defaults. Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for a specific option, select and display that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. The defaults place...
... Setup Utility. Chapter 2 47 Press and then to install the defaults. Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for a specific option, select and display that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. The defaults place...
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...for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional web or channel (http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/, if you do not own a specific account, you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to this printed... of customer machines. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the FRU list of Aspire SA60 / AcerPower S260. NOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional...
...for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional web or channel (http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/, if you do not own a specific account, you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to this printed... of customer machines. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the FRU list of Aspire SA60 / AcerPower S260. NOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional...