Acer Extensa 500 Parts list manual

Acer Altos 500
System Guide

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Copyright
Copyright 1998 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part
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specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or
licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their
purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer)
assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the
software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents
hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or
changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for
future reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
available, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug
having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the
grounding-type plug.

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9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where persons will walk on the cord.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the
total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also,
make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or
other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions since improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service
14. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we
recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.

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15. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from
children and dispose of used battery promptly.
16. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in
your keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be
a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SJT, rated 6A
125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum
length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

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FCC Class A Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
WARNING!
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1:
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Notice 2:
If the EUT was tested with special shielded cables, the operator’s
manual for such product shall also contain the following statement or
its equivalent:
Shielded interface cables and/or AC power cord, if any, must be used
in order to comply with the emission limits.

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About this Manual
Getting Started
This system guide aims to give you all the necessary information to
enable you to operate the Altos 500 system.
Manual Structure
This system guide consists of four chapters.
Chapter 1 System Housing
This chapter describes the assembly and disassembly of the
system housing. It also shows you how to install housing
components.
Chapter 2 System Board
This chapter describes the main board. Also, It introduces the
system’s unique features and powerful architecture.
Chapter 3 BIOS Utility
This chapter explains the BIOS parameter functions. It tells how
to configure the system by setting the parameters.
Chapter 4 SCSI/VGA Combo Card
This chapter describes the function and installation of the
SCSI/VGA combo card.

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Conventions
The following are the conventions used in this manual:
Text entered by user Represents text input by the user.
Option Items Represents options that you can
select on the screen.
, , , etc. Represent the actual keys that you
have to press on the keyboard.
NOTE
Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
CAUTION
Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or
software problems.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Housing
Standalone System.......................................................................1-1
Features ....................................................................................1-2
Front Panel .....................................................................1-2
Rear Panel .....................................................................1-3
Internal Structure .............................................................1-4
Opening the Housing Panels........................................................1-5
Front Panel .....................................................................1-5
Left Panel .....................................................................1-6
Installing Disk Drives and Hot-Swap Cage...................................1-7
3.5-inch Drive...................................................................1-7
5.25-inch Drives...............................................................1-8
Hot-Swap Cage................................................................1-9
Hard Disk Drive Tray......................................................1-13
Installing a System Board...........................................................1-14
Installing an Expansion Board ....................................................1-15
Installing a CPU or Memory Board .............................................1-16
LVD SCSI Backplane Board.......................................................1-17
Jumpers and Connectors...............................................1-18
Chapter 2 System Board
Major Components .......................................................................2-2
System Board Layout with Network Connector ...............2-3
System Board Layout without Network Connector ..........2-4

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Jumpers and Connectors.............................................................2-5
Jumper and Connector Locations with a Network
Connector...............................................................2-5
Jumper and Connector Locations without a
Network Connector ................................................2-6
Jumper Settings ..............................................................2-7
Connector Functions.......................................................2-7
ESD Precautions..........................................................................2-8
Installing the Pentium II processor...............................................2-9
Attaching the Processor Fan Sink...................................2-9
Installing a Pentium II Processor...................................2-12
Removing a Pentium II Processor.................................2-14
Memory Upgrade........................................................................2-15
Memory Configurations.................................................2-15
Installing a DIMM...........................................................2-16
Removing a DIMM.........................................................2-16
Reconfiguring the System.............................................2-17
Installing Expansion Cards.........................................................2-17
Installing PCI Cards.......................................................2-17
Installing ISA Cards.......................................................2-18
Installing an AGP Card..................................................2-19
Error Messages..........................................................................2-20
Software Error Messages..............................................2-21
System Error Messages................................................2-21
Correcting Error Conditions...........................................2-23

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Chapter 3 BIOS Utility
Entering Setup..............................................................................3-2
System Information.......................................................................3-4
Processor .....................................................................3-5
Processor Speed .............................................................3-5
Internal Cache Size..........................................................3-5
External Cache ................................................................3-5
Floppy Drive A..................................................................3-5
Floppy Drive B..................................................................3-5
IDE Primary Channel Master...........................................3-6
IDE Primary Channel Slave.............................................3-6
IDE Secondary Channel Master ......................................3-6
IDE Secondary Channel Slave.........................................3-6
Total Memory...................................................................3-6
Serial Port 1.....................................................................3-7
Serial Port 2.....................................................................3-7
Parallel Port .....................................................................3-7
PS/2 Mouse .....................................................................3-7
Product Information ......................................................................3-8
Product Name..................................................................3-8
System S/N .....................................................................3-8
Main Board ID..................................................................3-8
Main Board S/N................................................................3-9
System BIOS Version......................................................3-9
DMI BIOS Version............................................................3-9
Disk Drives..................................................................................3-10
Floppy Drives.................................................................3-10

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LS-120 Drive Compatible As.........................................3-11
IDE Drives ..................................................................3-11
Onboard Peripherals..................................................................3-16
Serial Ports 1 and 2.......................................................3-16
Parallel Port ..................................................................3-17
Onboard Device Settings ..............................................3-18
Power Management...................................................................3-20
Power Management Mode............................................3-20
Power Switch < 4 sec....................................................3-21
System Wake-up Event.................................................3-21
Boot Options...............................................................................3-22
Boot Sequence..............................................................3-22
First Hard Disk Drive.....................................................3-23
Fast Boot ..................................................................3-23
Silent Boot ..................................................................3-23
Num Lock After Boot.....................................................3-23
Memory Test .................................................................3-24
Configuration Table.......................................................3-24
Boot from LANDesk Service Agent...............................3-24
Date and Time............................................................................3-25
Date .............................................................................3-25
Time .............................................................................3-26
Advanced Options......................................................................3-27
Memory/Cache Options.................................................3-27
PnP/PCI Options...........................................................3-29
CPU Frequency.............................................................3-32

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System Security..........................................................................3-34
Setup Password.............................................................3-34
Power-on Password.......................................................3-37
Disk Drive Control..........................................................3-38
Load Default Settings..................................................................3-40
Abort Settings Change................................................................3-40
Exit Setup ..................................................................................3-41
Chapter 4 SCSI/VGA Combo Card
Card Layout .....................................................................4-1
Jumper Settings...............................................................4-2
Connector Functions........................................................4-2
Card Installation...............................................................4-2

Getting Started 1-1
Chapter 1 System Housing
This chapter describes the features of the IDM housing and tells you
how to install the basic system components such as disk drives, a
system board, or expansion boards. Descriptive illustrations
accompany the installation procedures.
If you receive a complete system, the basic
components are already installed.
Standalone System
For a standalone system, rotate the feet outward to stabilize the
housing.

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Features
Front Panel
Keylock
Panel Door

System Housing 1-3
Rear Panel
Power Supply
Power Socket
COM port
slots
Expansion Port
Slots
Expansion Slots
SCSI Expansion
Slots
Housing Fan
System Board
connectors

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Internal Structure
The figure below shows the housing internal structure and some of the
basic system components.
Power Supply
Backplane Board
Hot-Swap Cage
(SCSI)
5.25-inch Drive Bays
Expansion
Card Slots
Housing Fan 3.5-inch Drive Bay
Hard Disk Drive LED
Power Switch
System Status LED
Power LED
Removable Hard Disk
Drive Trays

System Housing 1-5
Opening the Housing Panels
Front Panel
Unlock the housing with the key and then pull the panel to access the
drive trays.
Keylock

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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.
Left Panel Handle
Left panel
screws