Acer Altos 900 Bedienungsanleitung

AcerAltos 900

User’s Guide

AcerAltos 900 User’s Guideii

Document EDITION PART NUMBER DATE

History First Edition 49.AA983.001 May 1996

reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or

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Printed in U.S.A

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Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are registered trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. SCSISelect is a trademark of

Adaptec, Inc.

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Disclaimer Acer and its suppliers make no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the

contents hereof and specifically disclaim any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Further, Acer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the

contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Acer reserves the right

to make changes to the products described in this manual at any time and without notice.

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Warranty/Limitation of Liability

Any software described in this manual is licensed “as is”and Acer and its suppliers disclaim any and

all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranty of non-infringement of

third party rights, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Acer does not warrant that the

operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. Should the programs prove defective, the

buyer (and not Acer, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary service, repair,

and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Please see the

Acer Limited Product Warranty for details of Acer’s limited warranty on hardware products. IN NO

EVENT SHALL ACER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA, EVEN IF ACER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Software License

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your computer system only on a single computer. You may not (a) make copies of the software except

for making one (1) backup copy of the software which will also be subject to this license, (b) reverse

engineer, decompile, disassemble, translate or create derivative works based upon the software, (c)

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under the export control laws and regulations of the United States, (d) remove or alter in any way the

sublicense or otherwise make the software available to third parties. The software is the property of

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(including any modifications or copies made by or for you) or any related intellectual property rights.

Additional restrictions may apply to certain software titles. Please refer to any software licenses that

accompany such software for details.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product

may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for

ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from

overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product

should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in

installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your

dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a

third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power

outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the

outlet, contact your electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the

purpose of the grounding-type plug.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product

where persons will walk on the cord.

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not

exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total

rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15

amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they

may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a

fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all

servicing to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

b. If liquid has been spilled into the product

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water

d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions

are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may

result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to normal condition.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service

14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord (provided in your

keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable

type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V minimum.

Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

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FCC Class A Radio Frequency

Interference Statement

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1:

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2:

Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the

emission limits.

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Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1System Housing........................................................ 1-1

1.1 Features ......................................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Front Panel ......................................................................................1-1

1.1.2 Rear Panel........................................................................................1-3

1.2 Getting Started...........................................................................................1-5

1.2.1 Selecting a Site.................................................................................1-5

1.2.2 Unpacking the System....................................................................1-6

1.2.3 Positioning the System...................................................................1-7

1.3 Connecting Components...........................................................................1-9

1.4 Installing Options ....................................................................................1-13

1.4.1 ESD Precautions............................................................................1-13

1.4.2 Opening the System......................................................................1-14

1.4.3 Installing Expansion Boards ........................................................ 1-16

1.4.4 Installing Drives............................................................................1-18

Chapter 2System Board............................................................ 2-1

2.1 Features........................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Major Components .....................................................................................2-2

2.2.1 System Board Layout .....................................................................2-3

2.3 Jumpers and Connectors............................................................................2-4

2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations..................................................2-4

2.3.2 Jumper Settings...............................................................................2-5

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2.3.3 Connector Functions.......................................................................2-7

2.4 ESD Precautions ..........................................................................................2-8

2.5 Installing a VGA Daughter Board..............................................................2-9

2.6 CPU Upgrade ............................................................................................2-10

2.7 Memory Upgrade......................................................................................2-11

2.7.1 Rules for Adding Memory ...........................................................2-11

2.7.2 Memory Configurations...............................................................2-12

2.7.3 Installing a SIMM..........................................................................2-13

2.7.4 Removing a SIMM ........................................................................2-14

2.7.5 Reconfiguring the System.............................................................2-15

2.8 Second-level Cache Module .....................................................................2-16

2.9 SCSI Feature...............................................................................................2-17

2.9.1 Using the SCSI Feature.................................................................2-17

2.10 Error Messages.........................................................................................2-18

2.10.1 Software Error Messages..............................................................2-18

2.10.2 System Error Messages.................................................................2-18

2.10.3 Correcting Error Conditions ........................................................2-21

Chapter 3BIOS Utility ................................................................3-1

3.1 Entering Setup............................................................................................3-2

3.2 Basic System Configuration ......................................................................3-3

3.2.1 Date and Time.................................................................................3-5

3.2.2 Diskette Drives................................................................................3-6

3.2.3 Hard Disk Drives............................................................................3-6

3.2.4 System Memory ..............................................................................3-8

3.2.5 Math Coprocessor...........................................................................3-8

3.2.6 Video Display..................................................................................3-9

3.2.7 Communication Settings ................................................................3-9

3.2.8 Enhanced IDE Features ................................................................3-10

3.2.9 Large Memory Support Mode.....................................................3-10

3.2.10 Num Lock After Boot................................................................... 3-11

3.2.11 Memory Test.................................................................................3-11

3.2.12 Auto-configuration Mode............................................................3-11

3.2.13 Fast Boot Mode.............................................................................3-11

3.3 Advanced System Configuration...........................................................3-12

3.3.1 Shadow RAM................................................................................3-14

3.3.2 Internal Cache (CPU Cache)........................................................3-14

3.3.3 External Cache..............................................................................3-14

3.3.4 ECC/Parity Mode Selection ........................................................3-15

3.3.5 Memory at 15MB-16MB...............................................................3-15

3.4 PCI System Configuration ......................................................................3-16

3.4.1 PCI IRQ Setting............................................................................. 3-17

3.4.2 VGA Palette Snoop.......................................................................3-18

3.5 Non-PnP ISA Card Configuration........................................................... 3-18

3.5.1 System Resources Used by Non-PnP ISA Cards........................3-20

3.5.2 Expansion ROM Region...............................................................3-20

3.5.3 I/O Region ....................................................................................3-20

3.6 Power-Saving Configuration....................................................................3-21

3.6.1 Power Management Mode...........................................................3-22

3.6.2 System/Wakeup Events...............................................................3-22

3.7 System Security Setup ..............................................................................3-23

3.7.1 Disk Drive Control ....................................................................... 3-23

3.7.2 Onboard Communication Ports ..................................................3-25

3.7.3 Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ12) ....................................................3-27

3.7.4 Setup Password ............................................................................ 3-28

3.7.5 Power On Password.....................................................................3-29

3.8 Load Setup Default Settings.....................................................................3-29

3.9 Leaving Setup ..........................................................................................3-30

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Chapter 4SCSISelect Configuration Utility..............................4-1

4.1 The SCSISelect Configuration Utility........................................................4-1

4.1.1 Default Values.................................................................................4-1

4.1.2 When to Use the SCSISelect Utility ................................................4-3

4.1.3 Running the SCSISelect Utility........................................................4-3

4.2 SCSISelect Utility Options..........................................................................4-4

4.2.1 Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Menu ............................4-5

4.2.2 SCSI Disk Utilities.........................................................................4-19

4.3 Configuring Multiple SCSI Controllers..................................................4-22

4.4 Disk Drives Over 1 Gbyte .......................................................................4-23

4.4.1 Extended Translation....................................................................4-23

4.4.2 The DOS 1 Gbyte Limit.................................................................4-24

4.4.3 When to Use Extended Translation.............................................4-24

4.5 SCSI Troubleshooting Checklist..............................................................4-26

4.6 BIOS Startup Messages............................................................................4-26

4.6.1 Device connected, but not ready .................................................4-28

4.6.2 Start unit request failed ................................................................4-28

4.6.3 Disk Drive Configuration Problems............................................4-29

Chapter 5EISA Configuration Utility (ECU)..............................5-1

5.1 EISA Configuration Utility........................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Functions..........................................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Making Menu Selections.................................................................5-2

5.1.3 Getting Help....................................................................................5-3

5.2 Starting the ECU ........................................................................................5-4

5.3 ECU Main Menu ........................................................................................5-5

5.3.1 Main Menu Selections.....................................................................5-6

5.4 Configuring Your Computer for the First Time....................................5-12

5.5 Adding or Removing Boards ...................................................................5-15

5.6 Configuring Memory...............................................................................5-19

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