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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Gu ide ii Document EDITION PART NUMBER DATE History First Edition May 1998 Copyright Notice Copyright © 1996, 1997, 1998 by Acer America Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer langu ...

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    iii 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 ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Gu ide iv Acer Year 2000 Compliance Statement This product, AcerPower 2100, is Year 2000-compliant and carries the "NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo. This product has been tested both by Acer's internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL's YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that ...

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    v 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 or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Gu ide vi 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 ...

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    vii 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). 15. Replace battery with the same type as the product ’ s battery we recommend. Use of another ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Gu ide viii FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 ...

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    ix CD-ROM Safety Warnin g DANGER INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Caution on Lithium Batterie s CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions. ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Gu ide x Table of Content s Introduction Overview ...................................................................................................................... 2 About This Manual ....................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 ...

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    xi 2.3.2 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-6 2.3.3 Onboard Connector Functions ....................................................................... 2-7 2.4 IDE Hard Disk Support ....................................................................................... 2-8 ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Gu ide xii 3.5.3 Onboard Device Settings ............................................................................ 3-17 3.6 Power Management .......................................................................................... 3-18 3.6.1 Power Management Mode ........................................................ ...

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    xiii 4.5 Installing and Removing Expansion Boards ....................................................... 4-11 4.5.1 Installing a PCI Card .................................................................................. 4-11 4.6 Installing Additional Memory ............................................................................ 4-13 4.6.1 In ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Gu ide xiv Figure 4-10 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket ......................................... 4-10 Figure 4-11 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket ......................................... 4-11 Figure 4-12 Installing a PCI Card ........................................................................... ...

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    xv Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: , , Represents the actual keys that you have to press on the keyboard. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any danger that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Suggests precautionary measur ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 2 Acer has been on the leading edge of microcomputer systems development for both corporate and home computing needs for 20 years, as the OEM of choice for many of the world ’ s leading computer companies. Acer is committed to meeting the world ’ s demand for state-of-the-art computers  at the best prices. You ...

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    Introduction 3 Chapter 1 Getting Started Describes the different parts of the system unit. It tells you how to select a site and set up the basic system. It includes a simple troubleshooting section and a list of system error messages with the corresponding corrective actions. Chapter 2 System Board Describes the system board and all its major comp ...

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    Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Preinstallation The preinstallation process involves the following activities: • Selecting a site • Unpacking components 1.1.1 Selecting a Site Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer: • Determine the best site for your system. Cable paths should not run near ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 1-2 1.2 Features The basic configuration consists of a system unit, a monitor, a keyboard, a CD-ROM drive, a diskette drive, a fixed disk drive and a mouse. 1.2.1 Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the system unit front panel. 1. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive 4. Power/suspend indicator 2. CD-ROM drive 5. Network active indica ...

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    Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-3 1.2.2 Rear Panel Figure 1-2 shows the system unit rear panel. 1. Game/MIDI port 9. USB Port 2. Microphone-in port 10. Parallel port 3. Line-in port 11. Monitor/VGA Port 4. Line-out port 12. Add-on card brackets 5. Network port 13. Fan 6. PS/2 keyboard port 14. System power socket 7. PS/2 mouse Port 15. Power Switch 8 ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 1-4 1.3 Connecting System Components Do not turn on the power until you finish connecting the system components. The following sections show how to connect each component to the system. 1.3.1 Connecting the Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket on the rear panel. See Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3 Connect ...

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    Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-5 1.3.2 Connecting the Monitor Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel. Figure 1-4 Connecting the Monitor ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 1-6 1.3.3 Connecting the Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel. Figure 1-5 Connecting the Mouse ...

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    Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-7 1.3.4 Connecting the Printer (Optional) If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel port on the rear panel. See Figure 1-6. Figure 1-6 Connecting the Parallel Printer If you have a serial printer or other serial peripheral, connect it to the serial port (COM1). ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 1-8 1.3.5 Complete System Connections After connecting all the components, plug one end of the power supply cable into the system power socket. Plug the other end of the power supply cable into a wall outlet. Figure 1-7 shows the complete system connections. Figure 1-7 Complete System Conne ctions ...

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    Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-9 1.3.6 Connecting Multimedia Components (Optional) Your system also supports optional multimedia features. Connect multimedia components as shown in Figure 1-8. Figure 1-8 Connecting Multimedia Components ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 1-10 1.3.6 Connecting to the Network You can connect your system to the network via the onboard RJ45 port. Figure 1-9 Connecting to the Network ...

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    Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-11 1.3.7 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional) Your system also supports the optional fax/modem feature. Connect the telephone line and handset as shown in Figure 1-10. Figure 1-10 Connecting the Telephone Line and Handset to the Fax/Modem ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 1-12 1.3.8 Connecting USB Devices (Optional) The USB ports on the rear panel enable the system to support additional serial devices without using up your system resources. To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into a USB port marked on the rear panel. See the following figure: Figure 1-11 Connecting U ...

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    Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-13 1.4 Turning On Your Computer After you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn on your computer: 1. Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2. Press the power button located on the front of the system unit. When the system finishes b ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 1-14 1.6 Troubleshooting If you encounter a hardware problem, review the following suggestions before calling for service. General Failure • Are all cables securely plugged in? • Are all system components and peripherals turned on? • Is the system main power switch on? • Is the power outlet burned out? You ma ...

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    Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-15 Keyboard is Dead • Is the keyboard cable plugged in? Turn off the system unit and plug in the keyboard. Do not plug or unplug the keyboard while the power is on. Printer Doesn't Work • Is the printer power turned on? • Is the printer cable connected to the correct port (serial or parallel)? Is the pin sig ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 1-16 1.7 Error Messages In the event that you receive an error message, do not continue using the computer. Note the message and take corrective action immediately. This section describes the different types of error messages and suggests corrective measures. There are two general types of error messages: • Softwar ...

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    Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-17 Table 1-1 System Error Messages Error Message Corrective Action Bad CMOS Battery Replace battery. Contact your dealer. CMOS Checksum Error Run Setup. See Chapter 3. Floppy Drive Controller Error Check and connect the cable to the floppy drive or controller. Floppy Drive Error Floppy may be bad. If not, check the flo ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 1-18 Table 1-1 System Error Messages (continued) Error Message Corrective Action Onboard Serial 1 Conflict Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 1. See Chapter 3. Onboard Serial 2 Conflict Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 2. See Chapter 3. Onboard Parallel Port Conflict Run Setup and disable Onboard Parallel Port. ...

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    Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-19 1.7.3 Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, the "Press F1 to continue" error message is caused by a configuration problem which can be easily corrected. An equipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an error that causes complete system failure. Here are some corrective meas ...

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    Chapter 2 - System Board 2-1 Chapter 2 System Board This chapter describes the system board and all its major components, including: • Details about the system board layout • Jumper and connector locations and functions • Jumper settings The system board supports the Intel Pentium II processor with MMX ( MultiMedia eXtensions) technology and ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 2-2 Special features such as PnP (Plug-and-Play) support, Power Management, Wireless Communication, Hardware Monitoring, Wake-on Ring, and Wake-on LAN (Local Area Network) functions are also supported. These functions are individually discussed in this chapter. The system is fully compatible with MS-DOS V6.X, OS/2, S ...

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    Chapter 2 - System Board 2-3 • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports • One buffered high-speed serial port • One SPP/ECP/EPP high-speed parallel port • Two USB ports • One standard VGA port • One mono Microphone-in port • One stereo Line-in port • One stereo Line-out port • One Game/MIDI port • One riser card • Two PCI slots ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 2-4 2.2 Layout Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the major components on the system board. 1 RJ-45 LAN port 15 DIMM sockets 2 PS/2 keyboard port 16 CPU connector 3 PS/2 mouse port 17 Voltage regulators 4 Serial port 18 AIO board connector 5 USB port 6 Riser card slot 19 Sound Blaster compatible audio controller 7 Ult ...

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    Chapter 2 - System Board 2-5 2.3 Jumpers and Connectors 2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 2-2 shows the jumper and connector locations. Figure 2-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations The blackened pin of a jumper or a connector represents pin 1. ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 2-6 2.3.2 Jumper Settings The following table lists the possible jumper settings: Table 2-1 SW1 Settings Switch Setting Function 1 On * Off Bus Frequency 66 MHZ 100 MHz 2 On Off* Password Check Bypass 3 4 5 6 Core/Bus Clock Ratio On Off Off On 3.5 Off On On On 4 Off On Off On 4.5 Off Off On On 5 Table 2-2 SW2 Setting ...

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    Chapter 2 - System Board 2-7 2.3.3 Onboard Connector Functions Table 2-3 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions. Table 2-3 Onboard Connectors Connector Function CN1 Modem ring-in connector CN2 Wake-on LAN connector CN7 VGA port CN9 Printer/parallel port CN13 Serial port CN14 USB ports CN15 FDD connector CN ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 2-8 2.4 IDE Hard Disk Support The board comes with an enhanced IDE controller that supports PIO mode 4 and Ultra DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode data transfers. In addition, two EIDE interfaces are mounted on the system board supporting a maximum of four IDE hard disks, or any other IDE devices. See Figure 2-2 for th ...

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    Chapter 2 - System Board 2-9 Table 2-5 Supported Video Resolutions Resolution bpp Vertical Freq. (Hz) Horizontal Freq. ( KHz) 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 60 31.5 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 72 37.4 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 75 37.5 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 85 43.3 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 90 48.0 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 100 52.9 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 120 63.7 640 x 480 8/16/24/3 ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 2-10 Table 2-5 Supported Video Resolutions Resolution bpp Vertical Freq. (Hz) Horizontal Freq. ( KHz) 1024 x 768 8/16/24/32 100 79.0 1024 x 768 8/16/24 120 96.7 1024 x 768 8/16 140 113.3 1024 x 768 8 150 120.6 1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 43 45.9 1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 47 44.9 1152 x 864 8/16/24/32 60 54.9 1152 x 864 8/16/24 ...

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    Chapter 2 - System Board 2-11 You may disable the onboard video function in the BIOS Utility. For more details on BIOS, see Chapter 3. 2.6 Audio Function The board provides a complete 3-D audio solution via the onboard 3-D video controller and the following audio connectors: • Mono microphone port • Stereo line-in port • Stereo line-out port ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 2-12 The board comes with two USB ports (CN14). See Figure 2-1 or Figure 2-2 for the location of the ports. 2.8 LAN Function The system supports LAN connection by integrating a 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet controller and an RJ45 network port. The system uses a PS/2-type SPS (Switch Power Supply) which provides a 5V/1A sta ...

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    Chapter 2 - System Board 2-13 2.10 Modem Ring-in Function The Modem Ring-in function enables the system to resume from suspend mode by monitoring the fax/modem (or any device of similar type) activities. Any signal or activity detected from the Modem ring -in connector automatically returns the system to normal operation. Refer to Figure 2 -2 for t ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS Utility Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-2 3.1 Entering Setup To enter Setup, press the key combination . You must press simultaneously while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time. The Setup Utility main menu then appears: Setup Utility • System Information • Product Information • Disk Drives • Onboard Per ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-3 Setup Utility • System Information • Product Information • Disk Drives • Onboard Peripherals • Power Management • Boot Options • Date and Time • System Security • Advanced Options* • Load Default Settings • Abort Settings Change The key works only when you are in the main menu. This means that you ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-4 The grayed items on the screens have fixed settings and are not user-configurable. 3.2 System Information The following screen appears if you select System Information from the main menu. System Information Page 1/2 Processor .......................... Pentium II Processor Speed .................... 266 MHz Inter ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-5 3.2.2 Processor Speed The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of the processor currently installed in your system. 3.2.3 Internal Cache This parameter specifies the first-level or the internal memory (i.e., the memory integrated into the CPU) size, and whether it is enabled or disabled. 3.2.4 External Cache Th ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-6 3.2.7 IDE Primary Channel Master This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE devices, see section 3.4.3. 3.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Slave This parameter specifies the current configuration ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-7 1st Bank This parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 1 socket. The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. For the location of the DIMM sockets, refer to Figure 2-1. 2nd Bank This parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 2 socket. The None setting indicates that ther ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-8 3.3.1 Product Name This parameter specifies the official name of your system. 3.3.2 System S/N This parameter specifies your system ’ s serial number. 3.3.3 Main Board ID This parameter specifies your system board ’ s identification number. 3.3.4 Main Board S/N This parameter specifies your system board ’ s ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-9 3.4 Disk Drives Select Disk Drives from the main menu to configure the drives installed in your system. The following screen shows the Disk Drives menu: Disk Drives Floppy Drive A ........... [xx-MB xx-inch] Floppy Drive B ........... [None ] • IDE Primary Channel Master • IDE Primary Channel Slave • IDE Secondary ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-10 Follow the same procedure to configure floppy drive B. Choose None if you do not have a second floppy drive. 3.4.2 IDE Drives To configure the IDE drives connected to your system, select the parameter that represents the channel and port where the desired hard disk to configure is connected. The options are: IDE ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-11 The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE Drive parameters: IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave Type ........................... [ Auto ] Cylinder ..................... [ XXXX ] Head ......................... [ XXXX ] Sector ....................... [ XXXX ] Size ......................... [ XXXX ] ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-12 Sectors This parameter specifies your hard disk ’ s number of sectors, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting. Size This parameter specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB. Hard Disk Size > 504 MB When set to Auto , the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard d ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-13 timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This results in better hard disk performance. To disregard the feature, change the setting to Disabled. This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level. Hard Disk 32-bit Access Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-b ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-14 3.5 Onboard Peripherals The Onboard Peripherals menu allows you to configure the onboard devices. Selecting this option from the main menu displays the following screen: Onboard Peripherals Serial Port 1 ....................... [Enabled ] Base Address ..................... [3F8h] IRQ ............................ ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-15 The Base Address and IRQ parameters are configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is enabled. 3.5.2 Parallel Port This parameter allows you to enable or disable the parallel port. Base Address This function lets you set a logical base address for the parallel port. The options are: • 3BCh • 378h • 278h IRQ T ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-16 Operation Mode This item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Table 3-1 lists the different operation modes. Table 3-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings Setting Function Standard Parallel Port (SPP) Allows normal speed one-way operation Standard and Bidirectional Allows normal speed ope ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-17 ECP DMA Channel This item becomes active only if you select Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) as the operation mode. It allows you to assign DMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3 for the ECP parallel port function (as required in Windows 95). 3.5.3 Onboard Device Settings The Onboard Device Settings menu allows you to configur ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-18 PS/2 Mouse Controller This parameter enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse controller . USB Host Controller This parameter lets you enable or disable the USB controller on board. When enabled, it activates the USB function of the system. When disabled, it deactivates the function. USB Legacy Mode This funct ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-19 The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings: Power Management Power Management Mode ............... [Enabled ] IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ...... [Off] System Sleep Timer ...............[Off] Sleep Mode ..................... [----] Power Switch < 4 Sec. ................ [Sus ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-20 Sleep Mode This parameter lets you specify the power-saving mode that the system will enter after a specified period of inactivity. The options are Standby or Suspend mode. This parameter becomes configurable only if the System Sleep Timer is enabled. Any keyboard or mouse action, or any enabled monitored activi ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-21 Modem Ring Indicator When Enabled , any fax/modem activity wakes the system from Sleep mode. 3.7 Boot Options This option allows you to specify your preferred settings for bootup. The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the main menu: Boot Options Boot Sequence 1st [Floppy Disk] 2nd [Hard Disk] 3rd ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-22 3.7.1 Boot Sequence This parameter allows you to specify the boot search sequence. To change the order of devices, simply press or 3.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive This parameter specifies whether the BIOS utility will boot from an IDE hard disk drive or a SCSI hard disk drive. The system will automatically boot from ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-23 Even if your setting is Enabled , you may also switch to the text mode while booting by pressing after you hear a beep that indicates the activation of the keyboard. When set to Disabled , BIOS is in the conventional text mode where you see the system initialization details on the screen. 3.7.6 Num Lock After Boot This ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-24 3.8 Date and Time The following screen appears if you select the Date and Time option from the main menu: Date and Time Date ..................... [WWW MM DD, YYYY] Time ..................... [HH:MM:SS] 3.8.1 Date Highlight the items on the Date parameter and press or to set the date following the weekday-month- ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-25 Valid values for hour, minute, and second are: • Hour 00 to 23 • Minute 00 to 59 • Second 00 to 59 3.9 System Security The Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the system and its data. The following screen appears if you select System Security from the main menu: ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-26 System Security Setup Password ................. [ None ] Power-on Password .............. [ None ] 3.9.1 Setup Password The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility. Setting a Password 1. Make sure that switch no. 2 of SW1 is set to Off (bypass password). You cannot enter the BIOS utility ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-27 Setup Password Enter your new Password twice. Password may be up to 7 characters long. Enter Password ................. [XXXXXXX] Enter Password again ........... [XXXXXXX] Set or Change Password 4. T ype a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters. Then press . Be very careful when typing your passw ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-28 The next time you want to enter the BIOS utility, you must key-in your Setup password. Changing or Removing the Setup Password Should you want to change your setup password, do the following: 1. Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security. 2. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press or . The Setup ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-29 2. Open the system housing and set switch no. 2 of SW1 to Off to bypass the password function. 3. Turn on the system and enter the BIOS utility. This time, the system does not require you to type in a password. You can either change the existing Setup password or remove it by selecting None . Refer to the previous sect ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-30 3.10 Advanced Options The Advanced Options selection is available only in the Advanced Level. The Advanced Options menu allows you to configure the system memory, onboard peripherals, and PCI device settings. Do not change any settings in the Advanced Options if you are not a qualified technician to avoid damagi ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-31 3.10.1 Memory/Cache Options Selecting Memory/Cache Options from the Advanced Options menu displays the following screen: Memory/Cache Options *Internal Cache (CPU Cache) .........[Enabled ] *External Cache .................... [Enabled ] *Cache Scheme .................... [Write-back] *Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-32 External Cache This parameter enables or disables the secondary cache memory. The default setting is Enabled . Cache Scheme This parameter display the cache scheme in Write-back mode. Write-back updates the cache but not the memory when there is a write instruction. It updates the memory only when there is an in ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-33 3.10.2 PnP/PCI Options The PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen: PnP/PCI Options *PCI IRQ Setting .......... [ Auto ] INTA INTB INTC INTD *PCI Slot 1 ............. [--] [--] [--] [--] *PCI Slot 2 ............. [--] [--] [--] [--] *P ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-34 PCI Slots When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Auto , these parameters specify the auto- assigned interrupt for each of the PCI devices. If you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Manual , you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for each PCI device installed in your system. PCI IRQ Sh ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-35 Plug and Play OS When this parameter is set to Yes , BIOS initializes only PnP boot devices such as SCSI cards. When set to No , BIOS initializes all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as sound cards. Set this parameter to Yes only if your operating system is Windows 95 (or higher). Reset Resource Assignments Set this ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 3-36 3.11 Load Default Settings You need to reload the BIOS default settings every time you make changes to your system hardware configuration (such as memory size, CPU type, hard disk type, etc.); otherwise, BIOS will keep the previous CMOS settings. Selecting this option displays the following dialog box: Do you wa ...

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    Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-37 3.13 Exiting Setup To exit the BIOS utility, simply press . The following dialog box appears: Do you really want to exit SETUP? [Yes] [No] Select Yes to exit Setup. Select No to return to the main menu. If you have made changes in the parameter settings, the following dialog box appears: Settings have been changed. Do ...

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    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-1 Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components 4.1 Installation Precautions Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and post installation instructions. 4.1.1 ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 4-2 4.1.2 Pre-installation Instructions Always observe the following before you install a system component: 1. Turn off the system power and all the peripherals connected to the unit before opening it. Read section 1.5 for information on how to properly turn off the system. Make sure that the system is unplugged.. 2. ...

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    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-3 4.1.3 Post-installation Instructions Observe the following after installing a system component: 1. See to it that the components are installed according to the step-by-step instructions in their respective sections. 2. Unplug the system unit. 3. Make sure you have set all the required jumpers. See sect ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 4-4 4.2 Removing and Replacing the Housing Cover Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read section 4.1.2 for pre-installation instructions. This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional components inside the s ...

  • Acer 2100 - page 95

    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-5 4. Push the housing cover slightly backward as indicated in Figure 4-3. 5. Pull the housing cover upward and remove it from the chassis. Figure 4-3 Removing the Housing Cover ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 4-6 4.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover 1. Replace the housing cover as shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4 Replacing the Housing Cover 2. Secure the housing cover with the necessary screws. Figure 4-5 Securing the Screws ...

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    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-7 4.3 Disassembling and Reassembl ing the System When upgrading, you may need to disassemble your system in order to access the system board and other components inside the system. To disassemble the system: 1. The metal cover inside the housing gives additional support to the housing ’ s structure. To ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 4-8 2. Disconnect the drive cables then pull the disk frame holding the CD-ROM drive, hard drive, and the 3.5-inch diskette drive. Figure 4-7 Removing the Drive Frame with CD-ROM, hard disk, and 3.5-inch Diskette Drives 3. When the drives have been removed, you can now access the system board and the riser card. To r ...

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    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-9 4.4 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Detach the hard disk drive bay from the disk drive metal frame by removing the screw as shown below. Figure 4-8 Removing the Hard Disk Drive ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 4-10 2. Remove the necessary screws to detach the hard disk drive from the bracket. Figure 4-9 Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the Bracket 3. Attach the new hard disk drive to the hard disk drive bay with the necessary screws. Figure 4-10 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket ...

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    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-11 3. Reattach the hard disk drive bay to the disk drive metal frame. Figure 4-11 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket 4. Replace the metal frame to its original position in the system. 5. Connect the disk drive cables and over the system. 4.5 Installing and Removing Expansion Boards 4.5.1 Installi ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 4-12 5. Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 6. Secure the card to the housing with a screw. When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the PCI devices. Figure 4-12 Installing a PCI Card ...

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    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-13 4.6 Installing Additional Memory The system memory is upgradable to a maximum of 256 MB via two 168-pin DIMM sockets on board. These DIMM sockets accept PC-66 compliant DIMMs with 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB capacities without ECC feature. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the DIMM sockets. Section 4.4 ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 4-14 4.6.1 Installing a DIMM 1. Open the clips on the socket. 2. Align the DIMM with the socket. 3. Press the DIMM into the socket until the clips lock into the DIMM. Figure 4-13 Installing a DIMM The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket ...

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    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-15 4.6.2 Removing a DIMM 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. 2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket. Figure 4-14 Removing a DIMM 4.6.3 Reconfiguring the System The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run Setup to view the new val ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 4-16 internal cache. Both are capable of increasing the performance of 32-bit software and multimedia applications. 4.7.1 Removing the Pentium II CPU Observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. See section 4.1.1. Before you can replace or upgrade your processor, you need to remove the ...

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    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-17 To insure proper installation, remove the DIMM from their socket before installing or removing the CPU. See section 4.6.2 for instruction on removing the DIMM. 2. Press the latches on both sides of the processor to release it from the retention mechanism. You will hear a click sound once the latch is ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 4-18 Follow these steps to install a Pentium II CPU: 1. Remove the processor card from its protective packaging. Make sure that the latches on the sides of the module are not pressed. 2. Insert the clip ends into the holes on the processor as shown below. Figure 4-17 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes 3 ...

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    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-19 4. Connect the 3-pin cable to JPX1 and the 2-pin cable to JP8 on the system board. Figure 4-19 Installing the Pentium II CPU The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. 4.7.3 Installing the Celeron CPU Observe the ESD precautions whe ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 4-20 1. Remove the Celeron processor from its protective packaging. 2. Lower the processor into the CPU socket and gently push it in until the golden fingers completely fit into the connector. Figure 4-20 Installing the Celeron Processor 3. Connect the 3-pin cable to JPX1 and the 2-pin cable to JP8 on the system boar ...

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    Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-21 4. Snap both the retention clips into place. Figure 4-21 Installing the Retention Module The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. ...

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    Index 1 Index A abort changes , 3-36 Advanced Options, 3-30 Advanced PIO Mode, 3-12 AGP, 1, 2-1 audio controller , 3-18 B BIOS bottom command lines, 3-3 BIOS level advanced , 3-2 basic, 3-2 BIOS levels, 3-2 Level 1, 3-2 Level 2 , 3-2 BIOS main menu, 3-2 BIOS version, 3-8 Boot Options, 3-21 boot sequence, 3-22 C cache scheme, 3-32 CD-ROM Drive DMA M ...

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    AcerPower 2100 User ’ s Guide 2 H hard disk 32-bit access, 3-13 Hard Disk Block Mode, 3-12 hard disk drive configuration, 3-10 Hardware Monitoring function, 2-12 HDD size>504MB, 3-12 I I/O ports, 1, 2-1 IDE 1 master, 3-6 slave, 3-6 IDE 2 master, 3-6 slave, 3-6 IDE configuration, 3-10 IDE controller , 3-17 IDE interfaces, 2-8 Introduction, 1 IR ...

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    Index 3 Power On password, 3-29 preinstallation, 1-1 processor, 3-4 processor speed, 3-5 Product Information, 3-7 Product Name, 3-8 R resetting IRQ assignments , 3-35 RTC Time, 3-24 S serial port address, 3-14 configuration , 3-14 IRQ, 3-14 Setup password bypassing, 3-28 changing, 3-28 removing, 3-28 setting, 3-26 silent boot, 3-22 SMART, 2-12 spec ...

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