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Front Panel The computer's front panel consists of the following: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Optical Drive' Floppy Drive Power Button USB Ports Microphone Jack Speaker/Headphone Jack 4 Chapter 1
Front Panel The computer's front panel consists of the following: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Optical Drive' Floppy Drive Power Button USB Ports Microphone Jack Speaker/Headphone Jack 4 Chapter 1
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Rear Panel The computer's rear panel consists of the following: 1 10 2 11 3 12 4 5 6 13 7 8 14 9 Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Description Power cord socket PS/2 keyboard port Serial connector Monitor connector Headphone jack Speaker Jack Microphone Jack USB Connector PCI card slot Fan aperture PS/2 mouse connector Printer connector Game/MIDI port RJ-45 ethernet connector Chapter 1 5
Rear Panel The computer's rear panel consists of the following: 1 10 2 11 3 12 4 5 6 13 7 8 14 9 Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Description Power cord socket PS/2 keyboard port Serial connector Monitor connector Headphone jack Speaker Jack Microphone Jack USB Connector PCI card slot Fan aperture PS/2 mouse connector Printer connector Game/MIDI port RJ-45 ethernet connector Chapter 1 5
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... A. 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch None 360 KB, 5.25-inch 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch 720 KB, 3.5-inch 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch Drive B Allows you to the option of Power On Self Test errors (POST). To enter the IDE Secondary Slave setup, press [Enter]. The IDE CD-ROM is only available in use . All Errors... Master setup, press [Enter]. Since current PCs use extended memory. VGA/EGA CGA40 CGA80 Mono Halt On This parameter enables you to the slave port of IDE channel 2. This leaves 640 KB of video card in PCs with an Intel 80286 or later microprocessor. IDE Device Model Number: None ...
... A. 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch None 360 KB, 5.25-inch 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch 720 KB, 3.5-inch 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch Drive B Allows you to the option of Power On Self Test errors (POST). To enter the IDE Secondary Slave setup, press [Enter]. The IDE CD-ROM is only available in use . All Errors... Master setup, press [Enter]. Since current PCs use extended memory. VGA/EGA CGA40 CGA80 Mono Halt On This parameter enables you to the slave port of IDE channel 2. This leaves 640 KB of video card in PCs with an Intel 80286 or later microprocessor. IDE Device Model Number: None ...
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... Typematic Delay. Parameter Boot Up NumLock Status Gate A20 Option Typematic Rate Setting Description Sets the NumLock status when the system is On powered on . A20 refers to select the delay between when the key was first pressed and when the acceleration begins Settings: 250, 500...Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Chapter 2 25 When the default value Fast is selected, the Gate A20 is powered on the numeric keypad. Fast Normal This item is controlled by port 92 or chipset specific method resulting in APIC mode. Typematic Delay This item allows you to Off will...
... Typematic Delay. Parameter Boot Up NumLock Status Gate A20 Option Typematic Rate Setting Description Sets the NumLock status when the system is On powered on . A20 refers to select the delay between when the key was first pressed and when the acceleration begins Settings: 250, 500...Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Chapter 2 25 When the default value Fast is selected, the Gate A20 is powered on the numeric keypad. Fast Normal This item is controlled by port 92 or chipset specific method resulting in APIC mode. Typematic Delay This item allows you to Off will...
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... or interrupt occurs. Suspend --> Off: During suspend mode, the monitor will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer. All Modes --> Off: The monitor is pressed for system to boot up everyday. Enabled Use PCI Wake-up.../-off during doze, standby or suspend mode. Delay 4 Sec.: When you want to boot up . This item specifies when your computer to boot up . Power Off Power On Last State When enabled, any ) on . Indicate the month for more than four seconds, the computer will shut down . Set it to boot up...
... or interrupt occurs. Suspend --> Off: During suspend mode, the monitor will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer. All Modes --> Off: The monitor is pressed for system to boot up everyday. Enabled Use PCI Wake-up.../-off during doze, standby or suspend mode. Delay 4 Sec.: When you want to boot up . This item specifies when your computer to boot up . Power Off Power On Last State When enabled, any ) on . Indicate the month for more than four seconds, the computer will shut down . Set it to boot up...
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... controller T Onboard parallel interface controller T Embedded hard disk interface and one diskette drive interface T Keyboard and auxiliary device controllers T I/O ports T PS/2-compatible mouse port T PS/2-compatible keyboard port T Serial ports T Parallel ports T USB port 46 Chapter 4 The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that must be diagnosed and/or initialized by POST to the user...
... controller T Onboard parallel interface controller T Embedded hard disk interface and one diskette drive interface T Keyboard and auxiliary device controllers T I/O ports T PS/2-compatible mouse port T PS/2-compatible keyboard port T Serial ports T Parallel ports T USB port 46 Chapter 4 The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that must be diagnosed and/or initialized by POST to the user...
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... ports Reserved Reserved Detect & install co-processor Reserved Init HDD write protect Reserved Reserved Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is pressed to "Auto". Reserved Reserved 1. Call chipset power management hook. 2. If password is found in 40:hardware Reserved Reserved ...Reserved Reserved Reserved Detech &install all IDE device: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM... (Optional feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: - Switch screen back to onboard COM ports if the corre- Reserved...
... ports Reserved Reserved Detect & install co-processor Reserved Init HDD write protect Reserved Reserved Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is pressed to "Auto". Reserved Reserved 1. Call chipset power management hook. 2. If password is found in 40:hardware Reserved Reserved ...Reserved Reserved Reserved Detech &install all IDE device: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM... (Optional feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: - Switch screen back to onboard COM ports if the corre- Reserved...
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... Options in "Error Sympton List". Memory module. 3. System board. 1. Enter BIOS Setup to replace an FRU, and have a "system no-power" condition. Re-connect PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 2. System board 1. Remove all adapter cards that the diskette drive is not set in right ...(s) On Board Serial Port 1 Conflict(s) On Board Serial Port 2 Conflict(s) Floppy Drive(s) Write Protected Hard Disk Drive(s) Write Protected IDE Drive 0 Error IDE Drive 1 Error IDE Drive 2 Error IDE Drive 3 Error Chapter 4 Action/FRU 1. Also check the power supply voltages if you replace the main board....
... Options in "Error Sympton List". Memory module. 3. System board. 1. Enter BIOS Setup to replace an FRU, and have a "system no-power" condition. Re-connect PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 2. System board 1. Remove all adapter cards that the diskette drive is not set in right ...(s) On Board Serial Port 1 Conflict(s) On Board Serial Port 2 Conflict(s) Floppy Drive(s) Write Protected Hard Disk Drive(s) Write Protected IDE Drive 0 Error IDE Drive 1 Error IDE Drive 2 Error IDE Drive 3 Error Chapter 4 Action/FRU 1. Also check the power supply voltages if you replace the main board....
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... does not turn off the system. (Only pressing power switch can turn on keyboard do not work. 1. No system power, or power supply fan is properly installed. Error Symptom Action/FRU Parallel/Serial Ports Execute "Load BIOS Default Settings" in BIOS Setup to...printer service manual. 2. Undetermined Problems 58 Chapter 4 Power switch cable assembly Pressing power switch does not turn off the system). 1. System board. Refer to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Loop-back. 3....
... does not turn off the system. (Only pressing power switch can turn on keyboard do not work. 1. No system power, or power supply fan is properly installed. Error Symptom Action/FRU Parallel/Serial Ports Execute "Load BIOS Default Settings" in BIOS Setup to...printer service manual. 2. Undetermined Problems 58 Chapter 4 Power switch cable assembly Pressing power switch does not turn off the system). 1. System board. Refer to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Loop-back. 3....
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... J2 PC11 PC12 PC13 BT1 U3 U4 U9 U12 U13 U15 U16 Description RS232 PS2 KB&MS Audio Jack & Game Midiport Parallel port & serial port and VGA connector Network and USB ports CD-in 2 CD-in 1 Modem-in ATX-12V Front audio connector AUX-in Front USB connector Front USB connector DIMM1 DIMM2... Front panel ATX power connector IDE2 connector External SMI Case open WOL IDE1 connector FDD connector IR connector PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Battery...
... J2 PC11 PC12 PC13 BT1 U3 U4 U9 U12 U13 U15 U16 Description RS232 PS2 KB&MS Audio Jack & Game Midiport Parallel port & serial port and VGA connector Network and USB ports CD-in 2 CD-in 1 Modem-in ATX-12V Front audio connector AUX-in Front USB connector Front USB connector DIMM1 DIMM2... Front panel ATX power connector IDE2 connector External SMI Case open WOL IDE1 connector FDD connector IR connector PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Battery...
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USB Connector 10. Printer Connector 14. PS/2 Keyboard Port 4. Speaker Jack 8. Microphone Jack 9. PCI Card Slot 11. Monitor Connector 6. Headphone Jack 7. Fan Aperture 12. Power cord socket 2. Serial Connector 5. Voltage selector switch 3. PS/2 Mouse Connector 13. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 5 1.System ...Your computer's front panel consists of the following: 1.1 Front panel 1.Optical Drive 2.Floppy Drive 3.Power button 4.Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports 5.Microphone Jack 6.Speaker or Headphone Jack 1.2 Rear panel 1. Game/MIDI...
USB Connector 10. Printer Connector 14. PS/2 Keyboard Port 4. Speaker Jack 8. Microphone Jack 9. PCI Card Slot 11. Monitor Connector 6. Headphone Jack 7. Fan Aperture 12. Power cord socket 2. Serial Connector 5. Voltage selector switch 3. PS/2 Mouse Connector 13. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 5 1.System ...Your computer's front panel consists of the following: 1.1 Front panel 1.Optical Drive 2.Floppy Drive 3.Power button 4.Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports 5.Microphone Jack 6.Speaker or Headphone Jack 1.2 Rear panel 1. Game/MIDI...
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...System Features Your computer features: Performance Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU Intel 845GL/ICH4 System Memory DDR-SDRAM 266, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB Power management function 3.5 inch floppy drive CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or CD-RW(52X/24X) drive High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE drive Support USB 2.0... and mouse One serial port One Parallel port One VGA port Four USB 2.0 ports (two on the front, two on the rear panel) High speed V92, 56K fax/Data modem (optional) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet Network support with "wake on LAN" 1.4 System peripherals The AcerPower SP computer consists the system itself...
...System Features Your computer features: Performance Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU Intel 845GL/ICH4 System Memory DDR-SDRAM 266, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB Power management function 3.5 inch floppy drive CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or CD-RW(52X/24X) drive High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE drive Support USB 2.0... and mouse One serial port One Parallel port One VGA port Four USB 2.0 ports (two on the front, two on the rear panel) High speed V92, 56K fax/Data modem (optional) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet Network support with "wake on LAN" 1.4 System peripherals The AcerPower SP computer consists the system itself...
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Connect the mouse to the audio out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the PS2 mouse port on the back panel of the system. Mouse The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the PS2 keyboard port on the back panel of the system. Keyboard Connect the keyboard to the included operating instructions. 7
Connect the mouse to the audio out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the PS2 mouse port on the back panel of the system. Mouse The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the PS2 keyboard port on the back panel of the system. Keyboard Connect the keyboard to the included operating instructions. 7
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...Open package Select location Selecting the optimum location for your computer AcerPower SP is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel Socket 478 CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) design. Your system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through...the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Furthermore, the system is excessively dusty or damp. 9 Your AcerPower SP has standard I /O ports. Necessary to know before Setup Prior to setting up your computer: • Don't place the system too ...
...Open package Select location Selecting the optimum location for your computer AcerPower SP is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel Socket 478 CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) design. Your system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through...the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Furthermore, the system is excessively dusty or damp. 9 Your AcerPower SP has standard I /O ports. Necessary to know before Setup Prior to setting up your computer: • Don't place the system too ...
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... speakers. A: Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on it. Look for assistance. If your floppy drive, CD or DVD drive...
... speakers. A: Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on it. Look for assistance. If your floppy drive, CD or DVD drive...