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    Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Edition PART NUMBER 49.AB790.001 DATE September 1999 Copyright © 1999 by Acer America Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of or changes. Acer reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this manual at any time and without notice. ii Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    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
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    Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product plug. 9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. iv Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment , 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
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    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there the emission limits. vi Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Manual Manual Structure This user's guide consists of four chapters and an index. Chapter 1 System Board Describes the system board and all its major components. It contains the system board layout, jumper settings, cache and memory brief instructions accompanied by illustrations showing how to
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    Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Text entered by user , , , etc. Represents text measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to take specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. viii Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    1-9 1.5.2 Pre-installation Instructions 1-9 1.5.3 Post-installation Instructions 1-10 1.6 Installing and Removing a Heatsink 1-11 1.7 Installing a Pentium III Processor 1-13 1.8 Removing a Pentium III Processor 1-15 1.9 Memory Upgrade 1-16 1.9.1 Memory Configurations 1-16 1.9.2 Installing
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    Secondary Channel Slave 2-6 2.2.11 Total Memory 2-7 2.2.12 Serial Port 1 2-7 BIOS Version 2-9 2.3.6 DMI BIOS Version 2-9 2.4 Disk Drives ...2-10 2.4.1 Floppy Drives 2-10 2.4.2 LS-120 Drive Compatible As 2-11 2.4.3 IDE Drives 2-12 2.5 Onboard Peripherals 2-16 x Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Date and Time 2-26 2.8.1 Date ...2-26 2.8.2 Time ...2-27 2.9 Advanced Options 2-28 2.9.1 Memory/Cache Options 2-29 2.9.2 PnP/PCI Options 2-31 2.9.3 CPU Frequency 2-34 2.10 System Security 2-35 2.10.1 Setup Password 2-35 2.10.2 Power-on Password 2-39 2.10.3 Disk Drive Control 2-40 2.11 Load
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    19 3.3 Configuring Multiple SCSI Controllers 3-21 3.4 SCSI Troubleshooting Checklist 3-22 3.5 BIOS Startup Messages 3-23 Chapter 4 System Housing 4.1 Drives 4-7 4.4.1 3.5-inch Drive 4-7 4.4.2 5.25-inch Drives 4-9 4.5 Installing an Expansion Board 4-11 INDEX xii Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    3-16 3-10 SCSI Disk Utilities Screen for AHA-3950U2B 3-19 List of Tables 1-1 Jumper Settings 1-5 1-2 Connector Functions 1-5 1-3 Memory Configurations 1-16 1-4 System Error Messages 1-22 2-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings 2-18 2-2 Drive Control Settings 2-40 3-1 Default Settings
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    xiv Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    consists of the PCI controller and the PCI/ISA IDE accelerator (PIIX4), the Altos 500 combines the new generation of Pentium III power with unmatched graphics performance. The system controller host bus interface supports a Pentium III processor with 66 or 100 MHz external front side bus frequency
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    connector that supports Pentium III BIOS • Enhanced IDE hard disk and diskette drive interface • System controller chipset • External ports: • Two USB connectors • One SPP/ECP/EPP high speed parallel port • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports • Two high speed serial ports Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    18 19 20 2 1 34 5 6 7 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 PS/2 keyboard port 2 PS/2 mouse port 3 USB connectors 4 Serial port 1 5 Parallel port 6 Serial port 2 7 BIOS 8 ISA slots 9 PCI slots 10 AGP slot Figure 1-1 System Board Layout 11 Battery 12 Intel 82371EB 13 Primary IDE connector 14 Secondary IDE
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    1.3 Jumpers and Connectors 1.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 1-2 shows the jumper and connector locations on the system board. Figure 1-2 Jumper and Connector Locations In this figure, the blackened pin of a jumper or connector represents pin 1. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    1-2* Acer 2-3 None 1.3.3 Connector Functions Table 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions. Table 1-2 Connector Functions Connector CN1 CN2 CN3 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8 Function Suspend 5V CPU thermal sensor connector CPU fan connector Power connector
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    connector Enhanced IDE 2 connector Enhanced IDE 1 connector Hard disk LED connector SCSI disk LED connector Reserved Power switch Housing fan connector Reserved Reserved Turbo LED connector Power LED connector System reset connector Housing intrusion switch connector Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    1.4 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 1-7
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    the system, do not open the housing for service or upgrades unless you are a qualified technician. Before beginning the installation, please take a moment to read the sections below. They contain important ESD precautions and pre- and post-installation instructions. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    metal part of Instructions Always observe the following before you install a system component: 1. Turn off the system power, unplug the power cord and all of the peripherals connected to the unit before opening it. 2. Open the system according to the instructions instructions
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    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. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    1.6 Installing and Removing a Heatsink Your system comes with a fully assembled Pentium III processor connected to a heat sink. In the event that you need to install a new processor, you may need to install a heatsink as well. To install a heatsink onto a Pentium III processor: Insert the brackets
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    To remove the heatsink: Disconnect the ends of the bracket as shown below, and separate the bracket, processor, and heatsink. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    a Pentium III processor into the socket on the processor board. The system settings are configured at the factory for the correct processor frequency/ Memory DIMM combination, and require Registered PC-100 SDRAM DIMMs. Your system will not work properly if you use noncertified DIMMs. 1. Press the
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    2. Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module into place. 3. Connect the fan and temperature connectors. See Figure 1-2 and Table 1-2. • CPU temperature connector - CN2 • CPU fan connector - CN3 Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    steps to remove the Pentium III processor module from the slot. 1. Remove the fan and temperature connections. See Table 1-2. • CPU temperature connector - CN2 • CPU fan connector - CN3 2. Unlock the latches that secure the processor module. Figure 1-5 Unlocking the Module Latches 3. Firmly hold the
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    some system memory configurations. You can combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Table 1-3 Memory Configurations Bank 0 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB Bank 1 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB Bank 2 128 MB 256 MB Total Memory 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 768 MB Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    1.9.2 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, align it with the socket and press it down until the holding clips secure the DIMM in place. The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you install a DIMM but it does not completely fit, you may have inserted it the wrong way. Reverse the
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    your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before you press the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket. Figure 1-7 Removing a DIMM Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Follow these steps to reconfigure the system: 1. Reboot the system. 2. Press + + during the power-on self-test (POST) routine to run Setup. During POST, a memory error message appears, indicating that the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS. 3. Press twice to exit Setup and
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    Server Manager (ASM Pro) ASM Pro is a server management tool based on the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). It detects server problems or potential trouble spots in their network servers through a single management station. ASM Pro consists of two major parts: • Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    this type of message, consult your application or operating system manual for help. 1.11.2 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
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    Table 1-4 System Error Messages Message CMOS Battery Error CMOS Checksum Error Processor BIOS Update Code Mismatch Diskette Drive Controller Error or Not Installed Diskette Drive connect the keyboard to the system unit. Replace the keyboard or contact your dealer. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    M: MB, S: Segment, O: Offset, X/Y: write/read pattern Memory Size Mismatch Processor Clock Mismatch Onboard Serial Port 1 Conflict Onboard Error Action Check DIMMs on the system board. Contact your dealer. Check the memory size and processor clock speed installed in the system. If you are sure
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    system is correctly configured. An incorrect configuration is a major cause of power-on error messages, especially for a new system. 2. Remove the system problem may lie in a damaged or defective chip. In either case, contact an authorized service center for assistance. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Chapter 2 BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility allows you to view and change your system's 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, the battery may
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    • System Security • Load Default Settings • Abort Settings Change The system supports two BIOS Utility levels: Basic and Advanced. The above screen is the BIOS Utility Basic Level screen. This allows you to view and change only the basic configuration of your system. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Advanced Level. To view the Advanced Level, press . The screen shows the BIOS Utility Advanced Level main menu. Setup Utility • System Information • Product Information • Disk Drives • Onboard Peripherals • Power Management • Boot Options • Date and Time • System Security • Advanced Options* • Load
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    Slave None IDE Secondary Channel Master ........ None IDE Secondary Channel Slave ........ None Total Memory 256 MB 1st Bank Registered SDRAM, 256 MB 2nd Bank None 3rd Bank None Port 378h, IRQ 7 PS/2 Mouse Installed The following sections explain the parameters. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    , the system supports Pentium III processors running at 500 and 550 MHz memory (i.e., the memory integrated into the CPU) size, and whether it is enabled or disabled. The default setting is Enabled. 2.2.4 External Cache This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported
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    to the slave port of the secondary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE drives, see section 2.4.2. The default setting is None. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    This parameter specifies the total amount of onboard 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. 1st Bank/2nd Bank/3rd Bank The 1st Bank, 2nd Bank, and
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    ID XXXX BIOS Release Date MM-DD-YY 2.3.1 Product Name This parameter specifies the official name of the system. 2.3.2 System S/N This parameter specifies the system's serial number. 2.3.3 Main Board ID This parameter specifies the system board's identification number. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    specifies the system board's serial number. 2.3.5 System BIOS Version This parameter specifies the version of the BIOS utility. 2.3.6 DMI BIOS Version This parameter specifies the version of the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) BIOS version. DMI enables software to collect information about
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    , 3.5-inch] • [1.44 MB, 3.5-inch] • [2.88 MB, 3.5-inch] Follow the same procedure to configure floppy drive B. Choose None if you do not have a second floppy drive. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    options are provided in the system BIOS, LS-120 drives are neither qualified nor supported in this server. Possible settings are: • Normal In this setting, BIOS does not support the LS-120 drive. The drive needs the LS-120 device driver to operate. • Drive A BIOS recognizes the LS-120 drive as
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    2.4.3 IDE Drives Although IDE options are provided in the system BIOS, IDE hard disk drives are neither qualified nor supported in this server. The IDE options are: IDE Primary Channel Master This parameter lets disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE channel 2. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    you specify the type of hard disk installed in your system. If you want BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk, select Auto. If you know your hard disk type, you can enter the setting manually. Setting this parameter also sets the Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Size parameters. Cylinder This
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    detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows data transfer in block (multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle. To disregard the feature, change the setting to Disabled. The default setting is Auto. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this parameter to Disabled. The BIOS Setup, both the Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes require the DMA driver to be loaded. By setting this parameter to Auto, BIOS it allows direct memory access to the CDROM. To deactivate the function,
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    disable serial ports 1 and 2. Base Address This function lets you set a logical base address for serial ports 1 and 2. The options are: • 3F8h • 2F8h • 3E8h • 2E8h Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    . The options are IRQ 5 and 7. The Base Address and IRQ parameters are configurable only if Parallel Port is enabled. If you install an add-on card that has a parallel port whose address conflicts with the onboard parallel port, a warning appears on the screen. Check the parallel port address of the
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    ) 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). Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    controllers. The default setting is Both. PS/2 Mouse Controller This parameter enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse controller. The default setting is Enabled. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-19
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    Management Bus (SMBus) is used to control and get information from devices on a motherboard. The system management software uses SMBus hardware and software interfaces to access the information about the devices attached to the SMBus. The default setting is Disabled. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    system timers. Setting it to Disabled deactivates the power-management feature and its timers. The default setting is Disabled. Make sure that Power Management Mode is Disabled at all times. IDE this parameter to OFF if your hard disk does not support this function. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-21
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    detected from the IRQ channels resumes system operation. 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 up the system from suspend mode. The default setting is Disabled. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    [Hard Disk ] 3rd [IDE CD-ROM ] First Hard Disk Drive SCSI] Fast Boot Disabled] Silent Boot Disabled] Num Lock After Boot Enabled] Memory Test Disabled] *Configuration Table Enabled] The above parameter marked with '*' will only appear if you access the advanced configuration level in the Main
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    or disables the Silent Boot function. When set to Enabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during , BIOS is in the conventional text mode where you see the system initialization details on the screen. The default setting is Disabled. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    upon booting. The default setting is Enabled. 2.7.6 Memory Test When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM test during the POST routine. When set to Disabled of the hardware devices and settings that BIOS detected during POST. The default setting is Enabled. Chapter
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    seven years) and connected, the clock continues to keep the date and time accurately even when the power is off. Boot Options Date Fri Jun 11,1998] Time HH:MM:SS] 2.8.1 Date Highlight the Thu, Fri, Sat • Month 1 to 12 • Day 1 to 31 • Year 1980 to 2099 Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    2.8.2 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 Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-27
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    system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Configuration unless you are a qualified technician. The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters. Advanced Options • Memory/Cache Options • PnP/PCI Options • CPU Frequency Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    cache is incorporated in the CPU module. The default setting is Enabled. Cache Scheme This parameter shows the cache scheme status only as Write-back mode. Writeback updates the cache but not the memory when there is a write instruction. It updates the memory only when there is an inconsistency
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    . Memory Parity Mode This parameter allows you to enable or disable the ECC (Error Checking and Correction) feature. The ECC feature enables BIOS to detect and correct data errors. Disable this parameter if you want to disregard the function. The default setting is ECC. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Size ....... [64] MB Plug and Play OS No] Reset Resource Assignments ... [No ] PCI IRQ Setting Select Auto to let BIOS automatically configure the plug-and-play (PnP) devices installed on your system. Otherwise, select Manual. Refer to your PCI user's manual for any special requirements. Chapter
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    RAM DACs. The signal goes through the cards continuously until all RAM DAC data has been updated. This allows the display of multiple images on the screen. Some VGA cards have required settings for this feature. Check your VGA card manual before setting this parameter. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    CPU use to manage graphical objects. The lowest setting is 8 MB and the highest is 256 MB. 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
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    Speed The processor speed is the speed at which a microprocessor executes instructions. Clock speeds are expressed in megahertz (MHz), with 1 MHz being equal to 1 million cycles per second. The faster the clock, the more instructions the CPU can execute per second. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    from the Main menu: System Security Setup Password None] Power-on Password None] Operation Mode Normal] Disk Drive Control (bypass password). See Figure 1-2 for the location of JP3. You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup password does not exist and JP3 is set to 1-2 (password check
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    want to save to CMOS settings? [Yes] [No] 7. Press Yes to save your settings and exit Setup Utility. Your password will be saved to CMOS. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    function. See figure 1-2 for the location of JP3. 3. Close your computer's housing and reboot your system. The next time you want to enter the BIOS utility, you must key in your Setup password. To remove your Setup Password: 1. Disabled the Setup Password parameter in the System Security menu by
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    the location of JP3. 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 section for the procedure. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Setup password. Make sure to set JP3 to 1-2 to enable the Power-on password. Power-on Password Enter your new Power-on Password twice. Power-on Password may be up to 7 characters long. Enter Password ] keyboard or mouse input until you enter the correct password. Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-39
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    the boot sector Description Hard disk drive functions normally Disables the write function on all sectors Disables the write function only on the boot sector Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    the default settings. Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS utility. Some of the settings may be different after loading defaults. Your it left the factory used the defaults as specified in this User's Guide. 2.12 Abort Settings Change The following dialog box appears when you
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    write them down. Store the recorded 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 when you rerun Setup. Press to CMOS. Select No to retain the old configuration values. Press to exit. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    to the SCSI controller and all SCSI devices on the bus; other settings apply individually to each device on the bus. The Altos 500 Series system is equipped with a dual SCSI channel controller that enhances your system's performance and flexibility. Chapter 3 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility
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    Wide Negotiation 1 Settings are valid only if host adapter BIOS is enabled. 2 Do not change this setting from the default. Default Value 7 Enabled Automatic A/0 (zero) Enabled Boot only Enabled2 Enabled Enabled Enabled Default Value Yes 80 MBytes/sec. Yes Yes Yes Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Running the SCSISelect Utility To start SCSISelect, press Ctrl+A when the following is displayed during power-up or reset: Press for SCSISelect Utility! This message appears after BIOS and POST information displays, and after the banner listing the Adaptec AHA-3950U2B version number
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    to the previous menu. You can press F5 to toggle the display between color and monochrome modes. (This feature may not work on all monitors.) Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    3.2.1 Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Menu The Configure/View Host Adapter Settings menu lists three settings under SCSI Bus Interface Definitions and three additional options, as shown below: • Host Adapter SCSI ID: changes the host controller SCSI ID from its default value of 7 • SCSI Parity
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    menu. Press F6 to reset all settings to the SCSI controller defaults. SCSI controller default settings are marked with an asterisk (*) throughout the selection submenus. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Host Adapter SCSI ID This option allows you to change the host controller SCSI ID. The figure below shows the available IDs for use with the AHA-3950U2B. The default setting is SCSI ID 7. (We recommend that you not change this setting.) Some operating system software will not run unless the SCSI
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    should disable SCSI Parity Checking if any attached SCSI devices do not support SCSI parity. (Most currently available SCSI devices do support SCSI parity.) Use the cursor (↑ ↓) and Enter keys to make selections. Press Esc at any time to return to the previous menu. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Host Adapter SCSI Termination This option allows you to configure host controller SCSI termination. The following figure shows the choices available if you have an AHA-3950U2B. Adaptec AHA-3950U2B SCSISelect (TM) Utility AHA-3950U2B at Bus:Device 01:06h Configuration SCSI Bus Interface
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    ...er...D...efa...u...lts............0 -----------Options Listed Below Have NO EFFECT if Multiple Lun Support is Disabled-----------Boot Lun Number 0 * Arrow keys to move cursor, to select option, to exit ( =default) Figure 3-7 Boot Device Options Screen Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Yes Yes Yes Enable Write Back Cache N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C Options Listed Below Have NO EFFECT if the BIOS is Disabled BIOS Multiple LUN Support ......... No No No No No No No No Include in BIOS Scan Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Figure 3-8 SCSI Device Configuration Screen for
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    negotiates for synchronous data transfers. Some older SCSI-1 devices do not support synchronous negotiation. This may cause your computer to operate erratically or hang if Initiate Sync Negotiation is enabled. Set Initiate Sync Negotiation to no for these devices. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    is the maximum rate that the SCSI controller accepts from the device during negotiation. (This is standard SCSI protocol.) Some older SCSI-1 devices do not support Fast SCSI data transfer rates. This may cause your computer to operate erratically or hang if the transfer rate is set too high. Set
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    bus. When set to no (disabled), communication can only occur on the lower 8-bits of the 16-bit SCSI bus. The default setting is yes. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    supported by some SCSI devices, determines whether the Start Unit Command (SCSI command 1B) is sent to the SCSI device (most devices do not require this). Enabling this option reduces the load on your computer's power supply is valid only if the host adapter BIOS is enabled. If this option is enabled
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    tt..ee...r.r Enabled Boot Only BIOS Support for BootaC-DR-ResOeMt to...H...o..s..t..A..d..a..p..t.e..r..D...e..f.a..u..lt.s Enabled BIOS Support for Int13 Extensions Enabled * cursor keys (↑ ↓) to select an option, and press Enter to make your selection. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    No removable-media drives are treated as hard disk drives. In this situation, software drivers are needed because the drives are not controlled by the BIOS. Support for removable-media drives means only that the SCSI controller BIOS allows you to use a removable-media drive as if it were a hard disk
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    is enabled, a bootable CD-ROM device may be used to directly load an operating system. The default setting is Enabled. BIOS Support for Int13 Extensions This option allows access to attached SCSI devices through BIOS Int13 functions. The default setting is Enabled. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    3.2.2 SCSI Disk Utilities When you select SCSI Disk Utilities from the Options menu the SCSISelect utility scans the SCSI bus and lists all SCSI devices installed on the SCSI bus. You will see a screen similar to the figure below. You can easily determine from this screen which SCSI ID is assigned
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    ; if you select yes, those blocks will no longer be used. You can press Esc at any time to abort the Verify Disk Media utility. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    for most PCI motherboards. You can also simply switch the AHA-3950U2B SCSI controller into another PCI slot if the boot order is not what is desired. • If you are booting from the AHA-3950U2B and using ISA/EISA-based host adapters as secondary devices, you must disable the BIOS on all
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    . But you may need to assign some of these values manually in the Setup program. • Is each SCSI device, including the SCSI controller, set to a unique SCSI ID? • Is SCSI termination set correctly? If your problem is still not resolved, continue with the next section. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    under MS-DOS 5.0 or above and this message appears, do the following: 1. Run the SCSISelect utility and set Extended BIOS Translation to Disabled. (See Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByte in the Advanced Configuration Options section). 2. Exit from the SCSISelect utility and back up
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    you run it! 4. In the SCSISelect Advanced Configuration Options menu, set Extended BIOS Translation to Enabled. 5. Partition the drive again. 6. Restore data to the drive manufacturer's instructions to make sure the drive is set to spin-up when the power is switched ON. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    failed The BIOS was unable the SCSI bus may be defective. Disk Drive Configuration Problems This section describes situations that may occur if your computer set to the installed or not installed state by the Setup program supplied with the host computer. The Setup program allows you to select the
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    Try enabling Include in BIOS Scan in the SCSI Be sure to cycle the power OFF and ON after changing any manual for information on setting the SCSI ID for that device. You can also use the SCSISelect utility to determine the SCSI addresses of peripherals on the SCSI bus. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    SCSI devices are properly configured and installed. • Be sure to cycle the power OFF and ON after changing any values on a SCSI controller, in a SCSI ID 1. Check the drive manual for information on setting the SCSI ID for that device. • Try enabling Include in BIOS Scan in the SCSI Device
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    controller LED remains on when the computer hangs, the host adapter may be interfering with your computer's operation. It may be installed in a motherboard slot that does not support First-Party DMA (i.e., Bus Master) data transfers. See your computer documentation. Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Chapter 4 System Housing This chapter describes the features of the system housing and tells you how to install the basic system components such as disk drives, a system board, or expansion boards. If you receive a complete system, the basic components are already installed. The system housing is a
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    4.1 Features 4.1.1 Front Panel Keylock Panel Door 4-2 Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    4.1.2 Rear Panel Mouse Keyboard USB Com 1 Com 2 Parallel System Board Connectors Video Connector External SCSI Connector RJ-45 Connector Power Supply Power Socket Housing Fan Expansion Slots Chapter 4 - System Housing 4-3
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    4.2 Internal Structure Housing Fan Expansion Card Slots 3.5 Inch Drive Bays 5.25-inch Drive Bays Power Switch Power LED Hard Disk Drive L System Status LED Reset Switch 4-4 Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    4.3 Opening the Housing Panels 4.3.1 Front Panel Key lock To open the front panel, use the key to unlock and then pull the panel as shown in the illustration above. Chapter 4 - System Housing 4-5
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    1.5 for important ESD precautions and pre- and post-installation instructions. 1. Remove the thumbscrews. Keep them in a safe place for later use. 2. Pull the panel handle out and use it to remove the left panel from the housing. Left panel 4-6 Altos 500 Series User's Guide Left Panel Handle
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    Installing Drives Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord before installing or removing diskette drives. 4.4.1 3.5-inch Drive To install 3.5-inch drives: 1. Open the front
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    3. Attach the drive frames to the 3.5-inch drive securing it with four screws as shown below. 4. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with two screws. 5. Connect the diskette drive cables and close the housing panels. 4-8 Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    4.4.2 5.25-inch Drives You may install a CD-ROM, digital audio tape (DAT), hard disk, diskette drive or any other 5.25-inch device into the drive bay. To install 5.25-inch devices: 1. Open the front panel. See section 4.3 for more information on opening the housing panel. 2. Detach the 5.25-inch
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    4. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with two screws. 5. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive and close the housing panels. 4-10 Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    4.5 Installing an Expansion Board To install an expansion board: 1. Remove an expansion slot bracket cover. expansion board. Save the screw to secure the 2. Align an expansion board with the open slot and insert the golden fingers into the expansion bus connector. 3. Secure the board with the
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    4-12 Altos 500 Series User's Guide
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    Index A Abort settings change, 2-41 Advanced options, 2-28 CPU frequency, 2-34 Memory/cache, 2-29 PnP/PCI, 2-31 Advanced server manager (ASM pro), 1-20 ASM Pro, 1-20 B BIOS startup messages, 3-23 BIOS utility, 2-1 System security, 2-35 Boot options, 2-23 Boot sequence, 2-24 Configuration table, 2-25
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    post-installation, 1-10 Instructions, pre-installation, 1-9 Installing drives, 4-7 3.5-inch drive, 4-7 5.25-inch drives, 4-9 Internal cache, 2-5, 2-29 J Jumper and connector locations, 1-4 Jumper settings, 1-5 Jumpers and connectors, 1-4 Altos 500 Series User's Guide Connector functions, 1-5 Jumper
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    wake-up event, 2-22 Power management mode, 2-21 Power switch < 4 sec, 2-22 Power-on password, 2-39 Pre-installation instructions, 1-9 Processor, 2-5, 2-34 Processor speed, 2-5, 2-34 Product information, 2-8 Main board ID, 2-8 Main board S/N, 2-9 Product name, 2-8 System BIOS version, 2-9 System
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    , 2-6, 2-12 Altos 500 Series User's Guide Internal cache, 2-5, 2-29 Parallel port, 2-7, 2-17 Processor, 2-5, 2-34 Processor speed, 2-5, 2-34 PS/2 mouse, 2-7, 2-19 Serial port 1, 2-7 Serial port 2, 2-7 Total memory, 2-7 System S/N, 2-8 System security, 2-35 Disk drive control, 2-40 Power-on password
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