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...FEATURES will NOT be noted in this information and the product it will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the... most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you with...
...FEATURES will NOT be noted in this information and the product it will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the... most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you with...
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... (NB) and SiS964L Southbridge(SB) chipsets. The SiS661GX Northbridge chipset features the AGTL & AGTL+ compliant bus driver technology with FSB 800 MHz (by overclocking). The memory controller supports DDR only.
... (NB) and SiS964L Southbridge(SB) chipsets. The SiS661GX Northbridge chipset features the AGTL & AGTL+ compliant bus driver technology with FSB 800 MHz (by overclocking). The memory controller supports DDR only.
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...GHZ : up to 3.2GHz Chipset T North Bridge : SiS 661GX T South Bridge : SiS964 PCB T T Form Factor : Mirco ATX Dimension/ Layer : 244mm x 244mm Memory T Memory Type : 400 MHz DDR DRAM interface, 2.5V T No of Channel (Dual/Signal) : Signal T Socket Type : 184-pin DIMM T DIMM Slot : 2 T ...Memorry Max. : Support 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB DDR memory technologies T Cpapcity :128MB ~ 2.0GB T Supports Serial Presence Detect (SPD) T Supports Suspend to RAM (STR), S3 ACPI state T Registered DIMMs not supported T ECC ...
...GHZ : up to 3.2GHz Chipset T North Bridge : SiS 661GX T South Bridge : SiS964 PCB T T Form Factor : Mirco ATX Dimension/ Layer : 244mm x 244mm Memory T Memory Type : 400 MHz DDR DRAM interface, 2.5V T No of Channel (Dual/Signal) : Signal T Socket Type : 184-pin DIMM T DIMM Slot : 2 T ...Memorry Max. : Support 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB DDR memory technologies T Cpapcity :128MB ~ 2.0GB T Supports Serial Presence Detect (SPD) T Supports Suspend to RAM (STR), S3 ACPI state T Registered DIMMs not supported T ECC ...
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...connector (CD-ROM/TV Tuner Card Audio Input) T 1 4pin CPU Fan connector T 1 20pin+40pin ATX interface PS3/PS2 SPS connector T 1 2*5 Power/LED Power Supply T PSP Type : 230W 4 Chapter 1 I/O Connector T Controller : Super I/O ITE 8705F Rear I/O Connector T 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1... PS/2 Mouse Port T 1 Parallel Port, 1 Serial Port T 1 VGA Port T 1 10/100 LAN Port T 4 USB Ports T 3 ports jack support AC97' audio output Onboard Connector T 1 CPU socket T 2 Memory...
...connector (CD-ROM/TV Tuner Card Audio Input) T 1 4pin CPU Fan connector T 1 20pin+40pin ATX interface PS3/PS2 SPS connector T 1 2*5 Power/LED Power Supply T PSP Type : 230W 4 Chapter 1 I/O Connector T Controller : Super I/O ITE 8705F Rear I/O Connector T 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1... PS/2 Mouse Port T 1 Parallel Port, 1 Serial Port T 1 VGA Port T 1 10/100 LAN Port T 4 USB Ports T 3 ports jack support AC97' audio output Onboard Connector T 1 CPU socket T 2 Memory...
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... System Memory Supported 128MB~ 1GB 128MB~2GB System Memory Item Memory slot number Support memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support memory type Support memory interface Support memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Memory module ...DDR 400 MHz 2.5 V 184-pin DIMM Yes No You can install memory modules in write-back Video Memory Item Memory size 32 MB or above specifications. Cache Memory Item Specification First-Level Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS...
... System Memory Supported 128MB~ 1GB 128MB~2GB System Memory Item Memory slot number Support memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support memory type Support memory interface Support memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Memory module ...DDR 400 MHz 2.5 V 184-pin DIMM Yes No You can install memory modules in write-back Video Memory Item Memory size 32 MB or above specifications. Cache Memory Item Specification First-Level Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS...
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In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. NOTE: If you have saved all open files. Before you run Setup when starting the computer unless you exit Setup. Chapter... 2 35 The system reboots immediately after you get a Run Setup message. There is not part of the system RAM. This memory area is no need to run Setup, make sure that you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad/flat. System Utilities Chapter...
In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. NOTE: If you have saved all open files. Before you run Setup when starting the computer unless you exit Setup. Chapter... 2 35 The system reboots immediately after you get a Run Setup message. There is not part of the system RAM. This memory area is no need to run Setup, make sure that you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad/flat. System Utilities Chapter...
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... system to automatically detect and configure IDE devices on the channel. to Sat. The following table describes the parameters found in the month Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 127M 128M +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F7: Optimized Defaults 1999 to Extended IDE Drive. If...
... system to automatically detect and configure IDE devices on the channel. to Sat. The following table describes the parameters found in the month Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 127M 128M +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F7: Optimized Defaults 1999 to Extended IDE Drive. If...
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...default setting is sometimes used in any special manner and is reserved for system use . The BIOS POST will determine the amount of conventional memory. VGA/EGA CGA40 CGA80 Mono This parameter enables you to the system. 40 Chapter 2 Everything above and beyond the standard 1MB of video... card in case of memory that DOS supports. The BIOS determines how much extended memory is available to the option of Power On Self Test errors (POST). Total based and extended memory, and I/O ROM total memory of the system. 384KB available to control the ...
...default setting is sometimes used in any special manner and is reserved for system use . The BIOS POST will determine the amount of conventional memory. VGA/EGA CGA40 CGA80 Mono This parameter enables you to the system. 40 Chapter 2 Everything above and beyond the standard 1MB of video... card in case of memory that DOS supports. The BIOS determines how much extended memory is available to the option of Power On Self Test errors (POST). Total based and extended memory, and I/O ROM total memory of the system. 384KB available to control the ...
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...the default and suggested settings. Parameter Silent Boot Configuration Table CPU Feature Hard Disk Boot Priority CPU L1 & L2 Cache Quick Power On Self Test First /Second/Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Swap Floppy Drive Description Options Display Full Screen LOGO during POST...Feature Press [Enter] Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority Press [Enter] Uses internal level 1 (L1) and external level 2 (L2) cache memory to Enabled will swap floppy drive a: and Enabled b:. Enabled Disabled This parameter speeds up search sequence. The sequence following screen shows the Advanced ...
...the default and suggested settings. Parameter Silent Boot Configuration Table CPU Feature Hard Disk Boot Priority CPU L1 & L2 Cache Quick Power On Self Test First /Second/Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Swap Floppy Drive Description Options Display Full Screen LOGO during POST...Feature Press [Enter] Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority Press [Enter] Uses internal level 1 (L1) and external level 2 (L2) cache memory to Enabled will swap floppy drive a: and Enabled b:. Enabled Disabled This parameter speeds up search sequence. The sequence following screen shows the Advanced ...
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... -down key. Setting to Off will be Enabled copied to RAM for faster execution. When Normal is selected, A20 is a diagnostics technology that is powered on or when end users try to run in faster system performance. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Use this item to define how many characters per... IRQ resources from the system. Enabling APIC mode will turn on . Gate A20 Option This item is used to the first 64KB of memory and you have installed more than 64MB of extended memory. A20 refers to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller).
... -down key. Setting to Off will be Enabled copied to RAM for faster execution. When Normal is selected, A20 is a diagnostics technology that is powered on or when end users try to run in faster system performance. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Use this item to define how many characters per... IRQ resources from the system. Enabling APIC mode will turn on . Gate A20 Option This item is used to the first 64KB of memory and you have installed more than 64MB of extended memory. A20 refers to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller).
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... you to hot). This item is available when CPU supports the feature. Chapter 2 43 CPU Features Phoenix - to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect Description This item displays CPU's temperature and enables you protect your CPU and operating system against malicious software executing code. AwardBIOS CMOS ... Monitor] Item Help x TM2 Bus Ratio x TM2 Bus VID 14x 1.3875V Menu Level X Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Disabled] No-Execute Memory Protec[Disabled] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save ESC: Exit F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults F1: General Help Parameter...
... you to hot). This item is available when CPU supports the feature. Chapter 2 43 CPU Features Phoenix - to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect Description This item displays CPU's temperature and enables you protect your CPU and operating system against malicious software executing code. AwardBIOS CMOS ... Monitor] Item Help x TM2 Bus Ratio x TM2 Bus VID 14x 1.3875V Menu Level X Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Disabled] No-Execute Memory Protec[Disabled] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save ESC: Exit F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults F1: General Help Parameter...
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Advanced Chipset Features The advanced chipset features setup option is used to this memory area, a system error may improve performance. NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. If any other program writes to change ... Control AGP & P2P Bridge Control OnChip AGP Control System BIOS Cacheable Video RAM Cacheable Description Option This submenu is used to set some parameters of memory controller. [Press Enter] This submenu is used to set some parameter of AGP controller [Press Enter] This submenu is used to set some parameters of...
Advanced Chipset Features The advanced chipset features setup option is used to this memory area, a system error may improve performance. NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. If any other program writes to change ... Control AGP & P2P Bridge Control OnChip AGP Control System BIOS Cacheable Video RAM Cacheable Description Option This submenu is used to set some parameters of memory controller. [Press Enter] This submenu is used to set some parameter of AGP controller [Press Enter] This submenu is used to set some parameters of...
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... item allows you to a DRAM is the duration of Page Mode DRAM are often used to avoid this field unless you to set up the memory configuration properly. This lower the better, but some DRAM does not support low figures. 46 Chapter 2 This is typically about the same as... memory interleaving, or use of the time interval during which the Row Address Strobe signal to set at the factory depending on the DRAM installed. Some ...
... item allows you to a DRAM is the duration of Page Mode DRAM are often used to avoid this field unless you to set up the memory configuration properly. This lower the better, but some DRAM does not support low figures. 46 Chapter 2 This is typically about the same as... memory interleaving, or use of the time interval during which the Row Address Strobe signal to set at the factory depending on the DRAM installed. Some ...
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... Parameter AGP Aperture Size Graphic Window WR Combin AGP Fast Write Support AGP Data Rate Description To set AGP Aperture size.(The size of the Memory which shared by AGP and Memory.) Option 32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/ 512MB Use this item to enable or disable CPU support for WR Combin feature.
... Parameter AGP Aperture Size Graphic Window WR Combin AGP Fast Write Support AGP Data Rate Description To set AGP Aperture size.(The size of the Memory which shared by AGP and Memory.) Option 32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/ 512MB Use this item to enable or disable CPU support for WR Combin feature.
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Onchip AGP Control VGA Share Memory Size Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye OnChip AGP Control [32MB] Item Help Menu Level X KLIJ: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save ESC: Exit F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults F1: General Help Parameter VGA Share Memory Size Description Select VGA Share Memory Size Option 16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB 48 Chapter 2
Onchip AGP Control VGA Share Memory Size Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye OnChip AGP Control [32MB] Item Help Menu Level X KLIJ: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save ESC: Exit F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults F1: General Help Parameter VGA Share Memory Size Description Select VGA Share Memory Size Option 16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB 48 Chapter 2
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... in this state, no system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware maintains all system context is saved to main memory. Power Management Setup The Power Management menu lets you configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your operating system is... ACPI aware, such as main memory and wake-capable devices and all system context. S1(POS): The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. S1&S3: Both S1 and...
... in this state, no system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware maintains all system context is saved to main memory. Power Management Setup The Power Management menu lets you configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your operating system is... ACPI aware, such as main memory and wake-capable devices and all system context. S1(POS): The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. S1&S3: Both S1 and...
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... 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 demands on the system that option. Chapter 2 61 Press and then to not install the defaults. If you install the optimized defaults...
... 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 demands on the system that option. Chapter 2 61 Press and then to not install the defaults. If you install the optimized defaults...
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.... Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. A message will be asked to enter password. You can not modify any previously entered password from CMOS memory. Set Supervisor/User Password When this function is enabled. 62 Chapter 2
.... Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. A message will be asked to enter password. You can not modify any previously entered password from CMOS memory. Set Supervisor/User Password When this function is enabled. 62 Chapter 2
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.... 2. Fully loosen the four screws on both sides. (Be aware of the arrow positions) 2. Unhook the processor lever and lift the load plate. 6. Take the memory away from the bracket. 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the daughter board. 3. Disconnect the cables from the position. 4. Remove the two screws on the...
.... 2. Fully loosen the four screws on both sides. (Be aware of the arrow positions) 2. Unhook the processor lever and lift the load plate. 6. Take the memory away from the bracket. 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the daughter board. 3. Disconnect the cables from the position. 4. Remove the two screws on the...
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The Power-On Self Test (POST) is know as follows: T Microprocessor with built-in numeric co-processor and cache memory subsystem T Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller T Interrupt system T Three programmable timers T ROM subsystem T RAM subsystem T RTC RAM subsystem and real time clock/calendar with...error occurs. This process is a BIOS procedure that must be diagnosed and/or initialized by POST to ensure system functionality are as the power-on password option. The main components on screen(if available), or LED. During POST, system reports test or initialization failure through Beep ...
The Power-On Self Test (POST) is know as follows: T Microprocessor with built-in numeric co-processor and cache memory subsystem T Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller T Interrupt system T Three programmable timers T ROM subsystem T RAM subsystem T RTC RAM subsystem and real time clock/calendar with...error occurs. This process is a BIOS procedure that must be diagnosed and/or initialized by POST to ensure system functionality are as the power-on password option. The main components on screen(if available), or LED. During POST, system reports test or initialization failure through Beep ...