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the contents hereof and specifically disclaim any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Acer reserves the right . Acer reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this manual at any time and without notice. ii Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 3
of Liability Any software described in this manual is licensed "as is" and Acer and its suppliers disclaim any and all warranties of us abides by such policy, can this industry provide quality service to the general public. Acer has become a member of the Technology Committee of the Pacific Basin - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 4
for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product 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 total iv Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 5
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 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 6
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 10A 125V minimum. Maximum length is 15 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 7
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 energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 8
Instructions 1-11 1.6.3 Post-installation Instructions 1-12 1.7 Installing the Pentium II Processor 1-13 1.8 Removing a Pentium II Processor 1-14 1.9 Installing the Termination Board 1-16 1.10 Memory Upgrade 1-17 1.10.1 Memory Installing the RDM Module 1-23 viii Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 9
Messages 1-24 1.14.3 Correcting Error Conditions 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS Utility 2.1 Entering Setup 2-1 2.2 System Information 2-3 2.2.1 IDE Secondary Channel Master 2-6 2.2.11 IDE Secondary Channel Slave 2-6 2.2.12 Total Memory 2-6 2.2.13 Serial Port 1 2-7 2.2.14 Serial Port 2 2-7 2.2.15 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 10
/PCI System Configuration 2-29 2.7.3 Memory/Cache Configuration 2-33 2.7.4 CPU Speed Configuration 2-35 2.7.5 System Event Configuration 2-36 2.8 System Security Setup 2-39 2.8.1 Disk Drive Control 2-40 2.8.2 Setup Password 2-41 2.8.3 Power-on Password 2-43 x Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 11
2.9 Date and Time 2-44 2.9.1 Date 2-44 2.9.2 Time 2-45 2.10 Remote Diagnostic Configuration 2-46 2.11 Load Setup Default Settings 2-48 2.12 Abort Settings Change 2-49 2.13 Leaving Setup 2-49 Chapter 3 System Housing 3.1 Standalone System 3-2 3.2 Features ...3-3 3.2.1 Front Panel 3-3 3.2.2 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 12
1-13 Installing the RDM Module 1-23 List of Tables 1-1 System Board Jumper Settings 1-6 1-2 Connector Functions 1-7 1-3 Memory Configurations 1-17 1-4 System Error Messages 1-25 2-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings 2-27 2-2 Drive Control Settings 2-40 xii Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 13
tells you how to install internal components. Manual Structure This user's guide consists of three chapters. Chapter 1 System BIOS Utility This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and tells how to configure the system by setting the BIOS that support wide SCSI hard disk drives. xiii - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 14
precautionary measures to avoid potential hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to take specific action relevant to the accomplishment of the procedure at hand. TIP Tells how to accomplish a procedure with minimum steps through little shortcuts. xiv Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 15
Chapter 1 System Board 1.1 Features The Altos 1100 system board is a dual-processor system board built on host/hub. It also supports Ultra DMA/33 synchronous DMA-compatible devices. The four DIMM sockets on board allow memory upgrade to a maximum of 1024 MB and supports 72-bit DRAM using registered - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 16
of the RDM diagnostic program from a remote RDM station to fix detected problems or to reboot the system. ASM Pro provides online manageability, while RDM provides offline manageability. Refer to the ASM Pro User's Guide and the RDM User's Guide for more information. 1-2 Altos 1100 Series User - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 17
controller • Intel 440BX chipset that supports AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) and Ultra DMA/33 functions • RDM daughter board • EIDE and diskette drive interfaces • Auxiliary power connector for 280W SPS • Super I/O, memory, and Advanced Server Management (ASM) controller chipsets • External - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 18
12 AGP slot 13 IOAPIC* 14 Super I/O controller 15 Reserved 16 System BIOS 17 CMOS Battery 18 RDM connectors 19 Intel 82371EB (PIIX4) 20 EIDE connector Power connector (Auxiliary) 37 Power connector 28 440BX chipset *I/O Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-4 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 19
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors This section describes the jumper and connector locations and settings. 1.4.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 1-2 shows the jumper and connector locations on the system board. Figure 1-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 1 - System Board 1-5 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 20
Jumper Setting Function JP4 JP5 BIOS Logo Select JP6 Password Security JP7 Sound Output JP8 1-2/4-5 2-3/5-6* 1-2* 2-3 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 1-2* Acer 2-3 None 1-2 Check password 2-3* Bypass password 1-2* Buzzer 2-3 Speaker * Default 1-6 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 21
CN19 CN20 CN21 CN22 CN23 CN24 CN25 CN26 CN27 CN28 CN29 Function 280-watt SPP control connector Power core connector PS/2 mouse (above) / keyboard (below) connectors Power core connector (Auxiliary) USB connectors CPU2 Fan Connector CPU2 Temperature connector COM2 (lower left), COM1 (lower right - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 22
CN34 CN35 CN36 CN37 CN38 CN39 CN40 CN42 Function RDM connector Reserved Reserved RDM connector External Speaker connector Reserved Power switch Chassis Intrusion switch connector RDM LED connector External HDD LED connector External HDD LED connector Reserved 1-8 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 23
1.5 Front Panel Connectors The following figure shows the pin orientation of the front-panel connectors. Figure 1-3 Front Panel Connectors Chapter 1 - System Board 1-9 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 24
for service or upgrades, unless you are a qualified technician. When you power off the system, the RDM module still receives direct current so that it can check the system's status. Be sure to unplug the power cord before you install or remove the RDM module. 1-10 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 25
it to a metal part of the system unit 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. 2. Open the system according to the instructions for specific instructions on - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 26
after installing a system component: 1. Check that the components are installed according to the instructions in their respective sections. 2. Make sure you have set all the required jumpers. the system cover. 5. Connect the necessary cables and turn on the system. 1-12 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 27
1.7 Installing the Pentium II Processor Follow these steps to install a Pentium II processor into the socket on the CPU board. The edge connector of the Pentium II module is slotted so that it only fits in one direction. Make sure the module groove matches the one on the processor socket. 1. Press - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 28
steps to remove the Pentium II CPU module from the slot. 1. Unlock the latches that secure the processor module. Figure 1-6 Unlocking the Module Latches 1-14 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 29
2. Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket. Figure 1-7 Removing the Pentium II Processor Chapter 1 - System Board 1-15 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 30
the slot until the board fits completely. Figure 1-8 Installing the Termination Board The termination board is pre-installed at the factory for uniprocessor configurations. 1-16 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 31
Upgrade The four 168-pin sockets onboard support Registered PC100 ECC SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may install 128 or 256-MB DIMMs for a maximum of 1024 MB system memory. Each of the sockets represents one independent bank. This allows you to install DIMMs with different capacities to form a configuration - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 32
DIMM. Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before you press the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 33
System Reconfigure the system after installing or removing DIMMs. Follow these steps to reconfigure the system: 1. Power on the system. A memory error message appears, indicating that the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS. 2. Press + +. 3. Press twice to exit Setup and reboot - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 34
into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 4. 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 1-11 Installing a PCI Card 1-20 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 35
AGP card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. Figure 1-12 Installing an AGP Card When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the AGP device. BIOS detects and configures only PnP cards. Chapter 1 - System Board 1-21 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 36
two major parts: • ASM-Station - a Windows-based management station software that communicates with servers equipped with ASM-Agent(s). • ASM-Agent(s) - agent software for the individual servers managed by ASM-Station. Refer to the ASM Pro user's manual for more information. 1-22 Altos 1100 Series - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 37
and analyzes the server condition, updates the BIOS settings if necessary, reboots the server, and quickly returns it to normal operation. This capability to execute the RDM functions from a remote site bridges the distance barrier in fixing server problems and reduces server down time. 1.13 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 38
Figure 1-13 Installing the RDM Module Refer to the RDM User's Guide for detailed instructions on RDM installation. 1-24 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 39
this type of message, consult your application or operating system manual for help. 1.14.2 System Error Messages A system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself. A message of this type normally appears during the power-on self-test, before the operating system prompt appears - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 40
Table 1-4 System Error Messages Message CMOS Battery Error CMOS Checksum Error CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch Diskette Drive Controller Error or Not Installed Diskette Drive Error the keyboard to the system unit. Replace the keyboard or contact your dealer. 1-26 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 41
Press Esc to turn off NMI, any key to reboot Action Check DIMMs on the system board. Contact your dealer. Check the memory size based on the system specifications. Check the internal cable connections. If you are sure that connections and values are correct, ignore the message. If the message - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 42
system is correctly configured. An incorrect configuration is a major cause of power-on error messages, especially for a new system. 2. Remove the problem may lie in a damaged or defective chip. In either case, contact an authorized service center for assistance. 1-28 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 43
The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM. If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, combination does not work during any other time. The BIOS Utility main menu then appears: Chapter - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 44
BIOS Utility System Information Product Information Disk Drives Power Management Startup Configuration Advanced Configuration System Security Date and Time Remote Diagnostic Configuration Load default values. These values may not be the same as those in your system. 2-2 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 45
Channel Slave .......xxx IDE Secondary Channel Master ....xxx IDE Secondary Channel Slave .....xxx Total Memory xx MB Memory type SDRAM PgDn/PgUp = Move Screen, Esc = Back to Main Menu The System return to the previous page. Press to return to the main menu. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-3 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 46
Pointing Device Installed Memory Parity Mode ECC BIOS Utility main menu to change the settings. 2.2.1 Processor The Processor parameter specifies the type of processor currently installed in your system. The system is designed to support the Intel Pentium II CPU. 2-4 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 47
CPU), and whether it is enabled or disabled. For information on how to configure the system memory, see section 2.7.3. 2.2.5 External Cache This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported by the system, and whether it is enabled or disabled. For information on how to - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 48
section 2.4.2. 2.2.12 Total Memory This parameter specifies the total system memory. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size. 2-6 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 49
the parallel port address and IRQ setting. 2.2.16 Pointing Device The BIOS utility automatically detects if there is a mouse connected to the to None. 2.2.17 Memory Parity Mode This parameter indicates the setting of the memory parity mode. The default setting is ECC. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-7 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 50
2.2.18 Onboard USB This parameter specifies whether the onboard USB controller is enabled or not. For information on how to enable or disable USB, see section 2.7.1. 2-8 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 51
general data about the system. It includes the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. This information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. The following screen shows the Product Information items. Product Information Page 1/1 Product - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 52
BIOS Version This parameter specifies the version of the BIOS utility. 2.3.6 System BIOS ID This parameter specifies the identification number of the BIOS utility. 2.3.7 BIOS Release Date This parameter specifies the official date the BIOS version was released. 2-10 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 53
Drives menu lets you configure the system hard disk and disk drive settings. If your hard disk supports the enhanced IDE features, you may set the functions using this menu. The following screen shows menu for that particular item. Select the item to display the menu. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-11 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 54
the IDE Primary Channel Slave, the IDE Secondary Channel Master, and IDE Secondary Channel Slave menus are the same as in the above screen. 2-12 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 55
if you do not have a second floppy drive. 2.4.2 IDE Drives Although IDE options are provided in the system BIOS, IDE hard disk drives are neither qualified nor supported in this server. There are four IDE drive option items under the Disk Drives menu. Select the IDE Primary Channel Master item - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 56
you do not know the exact type of your IDE device, select the Auto option to let the BIOS utility automatically detect the installed IDE drive type. • You may save the values under the option User. drive information. • If there is no device connected, choose None. 2-14 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 57
. To disregard the feature, change the setting to Disabled. Hard Disk Size > 504 MB When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a hard disk with a capacity of more than 504 MB. This is made possible - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 58
Windows 95/98, and Novell NetWare. If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this parameter to Disabled. CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode This allows direct memory access to the CD-ROM. To deactivate the function, set the parameter to Disabled. 2-16 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 59
Power Switch < 4 sec Power Off] Wakeup Event Modem Ring Disabled] ↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar, → ← = Change Setting, F1 = Help 2.5.1 Power Management Mode This parameter allows you to reduce power and system timers. Setting to Disabled deactivates the power management feature and all the timers. IDE - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 60
Set this parameter to Off if your hard disk does not support this function. System Sleep Timer This parameter sets the system to the lowest power-saving mode. It automatically enters into the sleep or the suspend any modem activity detected will wake up the system. 2-18 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 61
POST Mode Auto ] Silent Boot Disabled ] Num Lock After Boot Enabled ] Memory Test Disabled] Release All Blocked Memory Disabled] Initialize SCSI Before IDE Disabled] System Boot Drive Drive A Then C] by skipping some POST routines. The default setting is Auto. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-19 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 62
indicates activation of the keyboard. When set to Disabled, BIOS is in conventional text mode where you see system initialization Num Lock function upon booting. The default setting is Enabled. 2.6.4 Memory Test When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 63
Drive parameter. When set to Disabled, the system boots from the drive specified in the System Boot Drive parameter. The default setting is Enabled. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-21 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 64
shows the Advanced Configuration parameters. Advanced Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration PnP/PCI System Configuration Memory/Cache Configuration CPU Speed Configuration System Event Configuration ↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar, → ← = Change Setting, F1 = Help 2-22 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 65
Port Enabled ] Base Address 3Bch] IRQ 7] Operation Mode Bi-directional ] ECP DMA Channel ↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar, → ← = Change Setting, F1 = Help PgDn/PgUp = Move Screen Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-23 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 66
Enabled] Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12) .........[Enabled] Onboard USB Disabled] USB Legacy Mode Onboard Ethernet Chip Enabled] SMBUS Interrupt(IRQ9 Disabled] ↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar, → ← = Change if this parameter is enabled. The default setting is Enabled. 2-24 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 67
Address This function lets you set a logical base address for serial port 2. The options are: • 3F8h • 2F8h • 3E8h • 2E8h The default setting is 2F8h. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-25 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 68
• 378h • 278h The default setting is 3BCh. IRQ This function lets you assign an interrupt for the parallel port. The options are IRQ 5 and 7. 2-26 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 69
automatically disables the onboard functions. Check the parallel port address on the addon card and change the address to one that does not conflict. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-27 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 70
This parameter lets you enable or disable the primary IDE channel. When enabled, it allows you access the devices connected to the primary channel. 2-28 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 71
in a DOS environment. Set this to Disabled to deactivate the USB keyboard function in DOS. Onboard Ethernet Chip This parameter lets you enable or disable the LAN function on board. When enabled, it activates a motherboard. It was designed for hybrid devices based on Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-29 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 72
1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 AGP Onboard LAN INTB PCI Device Latency Timer ... [20] INTC INTD ↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar, → ← = Change Setting, F1 = Help 2-30 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 73
Highlight Bar, → ← = Change Setting, F1 = Help PCI IRQ Setting This parameter allows for Auto or Manual configuration of PCI devices. If you use plug-and-play (PnP) devices, set this parameter to Auto. The IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, IRQ14, or IRQ15 to the slots. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-31 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 74
allows you to manually assign the interrupt for the onboard LAN when the PCI IRQ Setting parameter is set to Manual. This parameter using the PCI bus cannot go over the PCI latency time set in BIOS. This setting depends on your application. For example, if you install a Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 75
If there are no IRQs available to assign for the remaining device function, we recommend that you enable this parameter. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-33 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 76
settings for this feature. Check your VGA card manual before setting this parameter. Graphics Aperture Size This BIOS to reassign resources to all installed PnP devices the next time the system boots. After clearing the resource data, the parameter resets to No. 2-34 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 77
not the memory when there is a write instruction. It updates the memory only when there is an inconsistency between the cache and the memory. Write Through updates both the cache and the memory whenever there is a write instruction. The default setting is Write Back. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-35 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 78
to run the system BIOS from RAM. The default setting is Enabled. Video BIOS Cacheable Set this parameter to Enabled if you want the video BIOS to run directly from the cache memory, thus allowing your without reinstalling Windows NT. The default setting is Enabled. 2-36 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 79
specify the appropriate settings for your system memory. Selecting the option displays the following screen between internal computer components and the CPU or the main memory of the CPU. A fast bus allows data to be microprocessor executes instructions. Clock speeds are expressed in megahertz (MHz), with 1 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 80
. The faster the clock, the more instructions the CPU can execute per second. 2.7.5 following screen: System Event Configuration Page 1/2 System Event Logging Event Log BIOS Version 1.0 xxxxx Total Event Log Number xx Remain of Event Log setting is Enabled. 2-38 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 81
Code tests the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory. This parameter enables or disables the monitoring of this function. The default Disabled. PCI PCI or Peripheral Component Interconnect is a 32-bit bus that supports a 64-bit extension for new processors, such as the Pentium. It - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 82
Configuration Page 2/2 Critical Event Process Stop POST after CPU or Memory Reducton [Disabled] Halt System if no CPU or Memory Available [Disabled] Threshold Settings CPU Warning Degree xx] °C CPU of the system. System Voltage Monitors the system's voltage. 2-40 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 83
from the main menu: System Security Disk Drive Control Floppy Drive Normal ] Hard Disk Drive ....... [ Normal ] Setup Password Power On Password ......... [ Operation Mode ......... [ None ] None ] Normal ] Page 1/1 ↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar, → ← = Change Setting, F1 = Help Chapter - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 84
drive functions normally Disables the write function on all sectors Disables the write function only on the boot sector Disables all hard disk functions 2-42 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 85
password does not exist and JP7 is set to 12 (password check enabled). By default, JP7 is set to 2-3 (bypass password). 2. Enter BIOS utility and select System Security. 3. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press the or password prompt appears: key. The 4. Type a password. The password - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 86
System Security screen and return to the main menu. 8. Press to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data. 6. Select Yes to save the changes. 2-44 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 87
use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system. To set this password, enter the BIOS utility, select System Security, then highlight the Power-on Password parameter. Follow the same procedure as in setting the Setup password. Make sure to set JP7 to pins 1-2 to - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 88
will not respond to any keyboard or mouse input until you enter the correct password. 2-46 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 89
approximately seven years) and connected, the clock continues to keep the date and time accurately even when the power is off. The following screen appears if you select Date and Time from the main menu. Date , Fri, Sat • Month 1 to 12 • Day 1 to 31 to set the date Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-47 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 90
• Year 00 to 99 2.9.2 Time Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press or to set the time following the hour-minute-second format. Valid values for hour, minute, and second are: • Hour 00 to 23 • Minute 00 to 59 • Second 00 to 59 2-48 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 91
Configuration Please refer to the Remote Diagnostic Manager (RDM) User's Guide for more information on remote diagnostic configuration. The following is the first of two Remote Diagnostic Configuration screens in the BIOS utility. It shows the remote diagnostic parameters with their default settings - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 92
following is the second of two Remote Diagnostic Configuration screens in the BIOS utility. It shows the remote diagnostic parameters with their default settings: Administrator Phone Number Email Address Move Highlight Bar, → ← = Change Setting, F1 = Help 2-50 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 93
you want to load default settings? [Yes] [No] Select Yes to load the default settings. Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS utility. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-51 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 94
screen. Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS utility. 2.13 Leaving Setup Examine the system configuration values. When values in a safe place. In the future, if the battery loses power or the CMOS chip is damaged, you will know what values to enter Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 95
installation procedures. Turn OFF the system power and unplug the power cord and all peripherals before opening service or upgrades, unless you are a qualified technician. Before attempting the procedures described in this chapter, read the ESD precautions and pre- and post-installation instructions - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 96
3.1 Standalone System For a stand-alone system, rotate the feet outward to stabilize the housing. 3-2 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 97
3.2 Features 3.2.1 Front Panel Keylock Panel Door Chapter 3 System Housing 3-3 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 98
3.2.2 Rear Panel COM port slots System Board connector Network Connection Expansion Port Slots Power Connector SCSI Expansion Slots Housing Fan Video Connection SCSI Controller Expansion Slots 3-4 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 99
the housing internal structure and some of the basic system components. Power Supply Housing Fan Expansion Slot Brackets Expansion Card Backplane Board Hot-Swap Cage (SCSI) 5.25-inch Drive Bays 3.5-inch Drive Bay Power Switch Power LED Hard Disk Drive LED System Status LED Removable Hard Disk - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 100
Opening the Housing Panels 3.3.1 Front Panel Keylock Before opening the system housing, please refer to section 1.6 for ESD precautions and pre- and post-installation instructions. Unlock the housing with the key and then pull the panel to access the drive trays. 3-6 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 101
3.3.2 Left Panel To remove the left panel: 1. Use a screw driver to remove the two screws securing it to the rear panel. 2. Pull the panel handle to slide the left panel open. screws Left panel Left Panel Handle Chapter 3 System Housing 3-7 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 102
3.4 Installing Disk Drives Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord before installing or removing diskette drives. 3.4.1 3.5-inch Drive 1. Open the front panel to the housing. 3. Secure a 3.5-inch drive on the drive frame with four screws as shown below. 3-8 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 103
section 5 for more information on opening the housing panel. 2. Remove the screws attaching the 5.25-inch drive frame (2 pieces) to the housing. 3. Secure the drive guides on the sides of a 5.25-inch drive. Chapter 3 System Housing 3-9 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 104
4. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with two screws. 5. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive. 3-10 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 105
3.5 Installing an Expansion Board 1. Remove an expansion slot bracket cover. Save the screw to secure the expansion board. 2. Align an expansion board with the open slot and insert the golden fingers into the expansion bus connector. Chapter 3 System Housing 3-11 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 106
3. Secure the board with the screw. 3-12 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 107
3.6 Hard Disk Drive Cage Your system comes equipped with a 3 drive, hot-pluggable cage that support SCA connectors on the hard disk drives. There is also an Ultra 2 backplane attached to the end of the cage. 1. Use your finger to release - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 108
3.6.1 Jumpers and Connectors The following diagram shows the SCSI jumpers and connectors. JP4 Jumper Setting JP1 1-2 2-3* JP4 Short* Open Function I2C Buffer ID 21h 23h Terminator Power Source Both from Backplane and Host Only from Host * Default 3-14 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 109
SCSI 68-pin connector - Out Power connector Slot 1 ID switch Slot 2 ID switch Slot 3 ID switch Reserved Reserved 3.6.2 SCSI Backplane Board The LVD SCSI hot-swap cage includes a hot plug SCA single-ended backplane, LED board, and the hard drive cage itself. It supports three 1-inch SCA-II SCSI - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 110
49 Advanced configuration, 2-21 CPU speed configuration, 2-35 Memory/cache configuration, 2- 33 Onboard devices configuration, 2- 22 PnP/PCI system configuration, 2- 29 System event configuration, 2-36 ASM pro, 1-22 B BIOS release date, 2-9 BIOS utility, 2-1, 2-2 Abort settings change, 2-49 Advanced - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 111
, 1-20 2 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide 32 bit PCI cards, installing, 1-20 AGP card, installing, 1-21 Installing disk drives, 3-8 3.5-inch drive, 3-8 5.25-inch drives, 3-9 Installing optional components, 1-10 ESD precautions, 1-11 Instructions, post-installation, 1-12 Instructions, pre-installation - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 112
IDE hard disk standby timer, 2-16 Stop CPU clock in sleep state, 2-17 System sleep timer, 2-17 Power switch < 4 sec., 2-17 Power-on password, 2-43 Pre-installation instructions, 1-11 Processor, 2-4 Processor speed, 2-5, 2-35 Product information, 2-8 BIOS release date, 2-9 Main board ID, 2-9 Index 3 - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 113
3-2 Startup configuration, 2-18 4 Altos 1100 Series User's Guide Boot from IDE CD-ROM, 2-20 Fast POST mode, 2-18 Initialize SCSI before IDE, 2-19 Memory test, 2-19 Num lock after boot, 2-19 Silent boot, 2-19 System boot drive, 2-20 System BIOS ID, 2-9 System BIOS version, 2-9 System board, 1-1 ASM - Acer Altos 1100 | Acer Altos 1100 User's Guide - Page 114
, 2-6 IDE secondary channel slave, 2-6 Internal cache, 2-5, 2-33 Memory parity mode, 2-7 Onboard USB, 2-7 Parallel port, 2-7, 2-25 Total memory, 2-6 System S/N, 2-8 System security setup, 2-39 Disk drive control, 2-40 Password, power-on, 2-43 Password, setup, 2-41 T Time, 2-45 Total memory, 2-6
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