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... the entire cost of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. III Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated...Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. All rights reserved. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and...
... the entire cost of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. III Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated...Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. All rights reserved. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. 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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...System Specifications 1 Overview 1 Features 2 Front Panel-Veriton 9100 4 Rear Panel-Veriton 9100 6 System Block Diagram 8 Main Board Layout 9 Keyboard 10 Programmable keys 10 Internet/Suspend keys 10 Multimedia keys 11 Volume control/Mute 11 Cursor keys 11 Lock keys 11 Windows keys 12 Hardware Specifications and ... 40 User Password 41 Load Default Settings 42 Exiting Setup 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 44 Disasembling the Veriton 9100 45 Opening the Housing 45 Removing the Front Panel 46 Removing a DIMM 47 Removing the Processor 47 Installing the ...
...System Specifications 1 Overview 1 Features 2 Front Panel-Veriton 9100 4 Rear Panel-Veriton 9100 6 System Block Diagram 8 Main Board Layout 9 Keyboard 10 Programmable keys 10 Internet/Suspend keys 10 Multimedia keys 11 Volume control/Mute 11 Cursor keys 11 Lock keys 11 Windows keys 12 Hardware Specifications and ... 40 User Password 41 Load Default Settings 42 Exiting Setup 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 44 Disasembling the Veriton 9100 45 Opening the Housing 45 Removing the Front Panel 46 Removing a DIMM 47 Removing the Processor 47 Installing the ...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview The Veriton 9100 supports Intel® Willamette processor based IBM PC/AT compatible system with PCI/AGP bus. Chapter 1 1
Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview The Veriton 9100 supports Intel® Willamette processor based IBM PC/AT compatible system with PCI/AGP bus. Chapter 1 1
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Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as clicking the right button of the mouse). 12 Chapter 1 Windows + Tab: Activate the next Taskbar butto ! Windows + M: Minimize All ! Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows + R: Display the Run dialog box Opens the application's context menu (same function as : ! Shift + Windows + M: Undo Minimize All ! Key Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Windows + E: Explore My Compute ! Windows + F: Find Document !
Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as clicking the right button of the mouse). 12 Chapter 1 Windows + Tab: Activate the next Taskbar butto ! Windows + M: Minimize All ! Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows + R: Display the Run dialog box Opens the application's context menu (same function as : ! Shift + Windows + M: Undo Minimize All ! Key Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Windows + E: Explore My Compute ! Windows + F: Find Document !
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...to BIOS boot block feature No NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded using the AFLASH utility (AFLASH.EXE). BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer Award BIOS version V6.0 BIOS ROM type Intel 82802AB BIOS ROM size 4MB BIOS ROM package 32-pin ...No Support to Enabled.) Processor voltage can be detected by the system without setting any jumper. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Type Slot Speed Item Minimum operating speed Voltage Specification Intel® Willamette CPU Socket 423 Internal : 1.3~1.5GMHz External: 400MHZ Data Bus Frequency 0 MHz ...
...to BIOS boot block feature No NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded using the AFLASH utility (AFLASH.EXE). BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer Award BIOS version V6.0 BIOS ROM type Intel 82802AB BIOS ROM size 4MB BIOS ROM package 32-pin ...No Support to Enabled.) Processor voltage can be detected by the system without setting any jumper. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Type Slot Speed Item Minimum operating speed Voltage Specification Intel® Willamette CPU Socket 423 Internal : 1.3~1.5GMHz External: 400MHZ Data Bus Frequency 0 MHz ...
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... RIMM 3 C-RIM 64M C-RIM 128M C-RIM 256M 64M 128M 256M RIMM 4 C-RIM 64M C-RIM 128M C-RIM 256M 64M 128M 256M Cache Memory Item Specification First-Level Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TOTAL 128M 256M 256M 512M 512M 1024M 128M 256M 512M Video Interface Item... Video controller resident bus Video interface support Specification AGP bus 1x / 2x / 4x AGP Signaling and 2x / 4x Fast Writes The AGP buffers operate only 1.5V mod 14 Chapter 1 ...
... RIMM 3 C-RIM 64M C-RIM 128M C-RIM 256M 64M 128M 256M RIMM 4 C-RIM 64M C-RIM 128M C-RIM 256M 64M 128M 256M Cache Memory Item Specification First-Level Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TOTAL 128M 256M 256M 512M 512M 1024M 128M 256M 512M Video Interface Item... Video controller resident bus Video interface support Specification AGP bus 1x / 2x / 4x AGP Signaling and 2x / 4x Fast Writes The AGP buffers operate only 1.5V mod 14 Chapter 1 ...
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... resident bus Audio function control Mono or stere Resolution Compatibility Music synthesizer Sampling rate MPU-401 UART support Microphone jack Headphone jack Package Specification Embedded in Intel 82801BA ICH II AC'97 link Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 16 bits AC'97 2.1 compliant Sound Blaster... ESFM music synthesize MPU-401(UART mode) interface for wavetable synthesizers and MIDI devices Integrated dual game port Meets PC 97/PC98 and WHQL specifications Yes 44.1 KHz Yes Supported On audio-I/O board (connects via CN8) Supported On audio-I/O board (connects via CN8) QFP64 IDE Interface...
... resident bus Audio function control Mono or stere Resolution Compatibility Music synthesizer Sampling rate MPU-401 UART support Microphone jack Headphone jack Package Specification Embedded in Intel 82801BA ICH II AC'97 link Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 16 bits AC'97 2.1 compliant Sound Blaster... ESFM music synthesize MPU-401(UART mode) interface for wavetable synthesizers and MIDI devices Integrated dual game port Meets PC 97/PC98 and WHQL specifications Yes 44.1 KHz Yes Supported On audio-I/O board (connects via CN8) Supported On audio-I/O board (connects via CN8) QFP64 IDE Interface...
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... II Built-in Intel 82801BA ICH II Controller 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% R 20% to 80% R 5 ~ 16.2 Hz: ...0.2G 5 ~ 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.4 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Weight One 3.5 FDD and one 3.5 HDD (without packing Specification Depends on local configuration Chapter 1 19 Not be used. DRQ Assignment Map DRQ0 DRQ1 DRQ2 DRQ3 DRQ4 DRQ5 DRQ6 DRQ7 DRQx...
... II Built-in Intel 82801BA ICH II Controller 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% R 20% to 80% R 5 ~ 16.2 Hz: ...0.2G 5 ~ 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.4 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Weight One 3.5 FDD and one 3.5 HDD (without packing Specification Depends on local configuration Chapter 1 19 Not be used. DRQ Assignment Map DRQ0 DRQ1 DRQ2 DRQ3 DRQ4 DRQ5 DRQ6 DRQ7 DRQx...
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... or Blank Screen or V/H SYNC + Blank Screen DPMS Blank Screen V/H SYNC+BLANK Turn off the video when entering the Suspend Yes mode. Set it is a specification of Secondary IDE 0 (HDD) activities for the modem. 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and N/A This item lets you specify the IDE HDD idle time before the device enters...
... or Blank Screen or V/H SYNC + Blank Screen DPMS Blank Screen V/H SYNC+BLANK Turn off the video when entering the Suspend Yes mode. Set it is a specification of Secondary IDE 0 (HDD) activities for the modem. 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and N/A This item lets you specify the IDE HDD idle time before the device enters...
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MS DOS V6.22 Environment Test Processor Item Memory Cache Graphics card Optical device HDD Mode Mouse Keyboard Specifications Pentuim 4 1.3GHz Pentuim 4 1.3GHz 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB In CPU nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 32M SDR nVIDIA GeForce 2 MX 32M SDR 12X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 8X/4X/32X CD-RW 20G 40G Ambit 56K, HCF Askey V.90, 56K,D/F,WW Logitech Wheel USB Mouse Dafon USB Keyboard 79 Appendix B
MS DOS V6.22 Environment Test Processor Item Memory Cache Graphics card Optical device HDD Mode Mouse Keyboard Specifications Pentuim 4 1.3GHz Pentuim 4 1.3GHz 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB In CPU nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 32M SDR nVIDIA GeForce 2 MX 32M SDR 12X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 8X/4X/32X CD-RW 20G 40G Ambit 56K, HCF Askey V.90, 56K,D/F,WW Logitech Wheel USB Mouse Dafon USB Keyboard 79 Appendix B
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... Cache Graphics card Optical device HDD Mode Mouse Keyboard Mouse Sound/MPEG Adapter LAN Adapter Fax/Modem Adapter USB Joystick/Game Pad USB Devices Printer Specifications Pentium 4 1.3GHz Pentium 4 1.4GHz 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB In CPU nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 32M SDR nVIDIA GeForce 2 MX 32M SDR... HCF PCI Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro USB Primax RAPTOR 3D USB Gamestick HP Desk Jet 895C USB Printer Logitech Pagescan USB Charming USB Powered Speaker Acer USB Video Capture Kit (DVC-V6) AcerScan Prisa 310U iomega ZIP 100 USB HP Desk Jet 695C Epson Stylus Color 440 Appendix B 80
... Cache Graphics card Optical device HDD Mode Mouse Keyboard Mouse Sound/MPEG Adapter LAN Adapter Fax/Modem Adapter USB Joystick/Game Pad USB Devices Printer Specifications Pentium 4 1.3GHz Pentium 4 1.4GHz 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB In CPU nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 32M SDR nVIDIA GeForce 2 MX 32M SDR... HCF PCI Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro USB Primax RAPTOR 3D USB Gamestick HP Desk Jet 895C USB Printer Logitech Pagescan USB Charming USB Powered Speaker Acer USB Video Capture Kit (DVC-V6) AcerScan Prisa 310U iomega ZIP 100 USB HP Desk Jet 695C Epson Stylus Color 440 Appendix B 80
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Environment Test Processor Item Memory Cache Graphics card Optical device HDD Mode Mouse Keyboard Sound/MPEG Adapter LAN Adapter USB Devices Specifications Pentium 4 1.3GHz Pentium 4 1.4GHz 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB In CPU nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 32M SDR nVIDIA GeForce 2 MX 32M SDR ... Tel Ac97 Creative Sound Blaster PCI 64 Onboard 8281 3COM 3C905C-TX HP Desk Jet 895C USB Printer Logitech Pagescan USB Charming USB Powered Speaker Acer USB Video Capture Kit (DVC-V6) AcerScan Prisa 310U iomega ZIP 100 USB 81 Appendix B
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Environment Test Processor Item Memory Cache Graphics card Optical device HDD Mode Mouse Keyboard Sound/MPEG Adapter LAN Adapter USB Devices Specifications Pentium 4 1.3GHz Pentium 4 1.4GHz 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB In CPU nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 32M SDR nVIDIA GeForce 2 MX 32M SDR ... Tel Ac97 Creative Sound Blaster PCI 64 Onboard 8281 3COM 3C905C-TX HP Desk Jet 895C USB Printer Logitech Pagescan USB Charming USB Powered Speaker Acer USB Video Capture Kit (DVC-V6) AcerScan Prisa 310U iomega ZIP 100 USB 81 Appendix B
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... support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to us. Detailed information on all of telephone, fax and email contacts for specific models ! Chips ! In the Technical Information ...section you need them. Training materials ! Debug cards for Acer's latest models For these to your local Acer branch office.
... support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to us. Detailed information on all of telephone, fax and email contacts for specific models ! Chips ! In the Technical Information ...section you need them. Training materials ! Debug cards for Acer's latest models For these to your local Acer branch office.
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... 7 Performance 7 Floppy disk drive Interface 20 Frequency 25 front panel 9 FRU 73 G Game/MIDI port 11 Global Standby Mode 26 H Hard Disk removing 54 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 HDD 84
... 7 Performance 7 Floppy disk drive Interface 20 Frequency 25 front panel 9 FRU 73 G Game/MIDI port 11 Global Standby Mode 26 H Hard Disk removing 54 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 HDD 84
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... windows-keys 17 L Load Default Settings 47 M Machine Disassembly 49 cover 50 Housing Cover 50 Main board 69 removing 57 Main Board Layout 14 Mechanical Specifications 24 Memory removing 52 size 19 system 19 Memory Address Map 22 Model Definition 81 Modem 21 data 21 fax 21 voice 21 Motherboard removing...
... windows-keys 17 L Load Default Settings 47 M Machine Disassembly 49 cover 50 Housing Cover 50 Main board 69 removing 57 Main Board Layout 14 Mechanical Specifications 24 Memory removing 52 size 19 system 19 Memory Address Map 22 Model Definition 81 Modem 21 data 21 fax 21 voice 21 Motherboard removing...
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... / Processor Fan 63 Real-Time Clock 65 Serial Port 66 System Board 63 Video 65 System 27 System Board removing 57 System Memory 52 System Specifications 6 design 8 Features 7 System Utilities 27 Disk Drives 30 Exiting Setup 48 Load Default Settings 47 Power Management 39 Product Information 29 System Security 45 T Temperature...
... / Processor Fan 63 Real-Time Clock 65 Serial Port 66 System Board 63 Video 65 System 27 System Board removing 57 System Memory 52 System Specifications 6 design 8 Features 7 System Utilities 27 Disk Drives 30 Exiting Setup 48 Load Default Settings 47 Power Management 39 Product Information 29 System Security 45 T Temperature...