Acer Veriton 9100 Parts list manual

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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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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
Notice 1:
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Notice 2:
Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits.

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Getting Started
This system guide aims to give you all the necessary information to
enable you to operate the Altos 9100B 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 CPU Board
This chapter describes the dual-processor CPU board. It
includes the CPU board jumper settings and cache and system
memory configurations. Step-by-step instructions tell you how
to install the CPUs and memory modules.
Chapter 4 BIOS Utility
This chapter explains the BIOS parameter functions. It tells
how to configure the system by setting the parameters.

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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.
TIP
Tells how to accomplish a
procedure with minimum steps
through little shortcuts.

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Chapter 1 System Housing
Positioning the System Housing................................................0-1
Standalone System ......................................................0-1
Against a Wall..............................................................0-2
Transporting the System...........................................................0-3
Features ................................................................................0-4
Front Panel .................................................................0-4
Rear Panel .................................................................0-5
Internal Structure..........................................................0-6
Opening the Housing Panels.....................................................0-7
Upper Front Panel........................................................0-7
Lower Front Panel ........................................................0-8
Left Panel .................................................................0-9
Installing Disk Drives............................................................... 0-10
3.5-inch Drive............................................................. 0-10
5.25-inch Drive........................................................... 0-12
Hard Disk ............................................................... 0-13
Upgrading to Two Redundant Power Supply Modules............. 0-15
Removing the Existing Power Supply......................... 0-15
Installing the Power Supply Modules .......................... 0-19
Installing a System Board .......................................................0-22
Installing an Expansion Board................................................. 0-23
Installing a CPU Board............................................................0-25
Connecting External Devices.................................................. 0-28
Connecting a Monitor ................................................. 0-28

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Connecting a Keyboard.............................................. 0-29
Connecting a Mouse................................................... 0-30
Connecting a Printer................................................... 0-31
Complete System Connections............................................... 0-32
Chapter 2 System Board
Major Components....................................................................1-3
System Board Layout................................................................1-4
Jumpers and Connectors ..........................................................1-5
Jumper Settings ...........................................................1-6
Connector Functions.....................................................1-6
ESD Precautions.......................................................................1-8
Video Memory Upgrade ............................................................1-9
Supported Video Resolutions........................................1-9
Installing Expansion Cards...................................................... 1-12
Installing a PCI Card................................................... 1-12
Installing an ISA Card................................................. 1-12
ASM Pro................................................................................. 1-14
Remote Diagnostic Management ............................................ 1-15
Installing an RDM Module........................................... 1-15
Error Messages....................................................................... 1-16
Software Error Messages............................................ 1-16
System Error Messages.............................................. 1-16
Correcting Error Conditions ........................................ 1-18
Chapter 3 CPU Board

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CPU Board Layout....................................................................2-1
CPU Board Jumpers and Connectors........................................2-2
Jumper Settings ...........................................................2-2
Connector Functions.....................................................2-3
Memory Upgrade......................................................................2-4
Memory Configurations ................................................2-4
Installing a DIMM..........................................................2-5
Removing a DIMM .......................................................2-6
Reconfiguring the System.............................................2-7
Installing a Pentium II Processor...............................................2-8
Installing the Processor Heatsink and Fan....................2-8
Installing the Processor Module.................................. 2-11
Uninstalling the Processor....................................................... 2-13
Removing the Processor from the Slot ....................... 2-13
Removing the Processor Heatsink and Fan................ 2-14
Installing the Termination Board.............................................. 2-16
CPU Board Installation............................................................2-17
Chapter 4 BIOS Utility
Entering Setup..........................................................................3-2
System Information...................................................................3-3
Processor.....................................................................3-4
Processor Speed..........................................................3-5
Bus Frequency .............................................................3-5
Internal Cache..............................................................3-5
External Cache.............................................................3-5
Floppy Drive A .............................................................3-5

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Floppy Drive B .............................................................3-5
IDE Primary Channel Master........................................3-6
IDE Primary Channel Slave..........................................3-6
Total Memory...............................................................3-6
Serial Port 1...................................................................... 3-6
Serial Port 2...................................................................... 3-6
Parallel Port .................................................................3-6
Pointing Device............................................................3-7
Memory Parity Mode....................................................3-7
Onboard USB...............................................................3-7
Product Information ..................................................................3-8
Product Name ..............................................................3-8
System S/N .................................................................3-8
Main Board ID..............................................................3-9
Main Board S/N............................................................3-9
System BIOS Version...................................................3-9
System BIOS ID...........................................................3-9
BIOS Release Date......................................................3-9
Disk Drives ............................................................................. 3-10
Floppy Drives............................................................. 3-12
IDE Drives......................................................................... 3-12
Power Management................................................................ 3-16
Power Management Mode.......................................... 3-16
Startup Configuration.............................................................. 3-18
Fast POST Mode........................................................ 3-18
Silent Boot......................................................................... 3-19
Num Lock After Boot.................................................. 3-19

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Memory Test .............................................................. 3-19
Initialize SCSI Before IDE ..........................................3-19
System Boot Drive ..................................................... 3-20
Boot from IDE CD-ROM............................................. 3-20
Advanced Configuration.......................................................... 3-21
Onboard Devices Configuration.................................. 3-22
PnP/PCI System Configuration................................... 3-28
Memory/Cache Configuration..................................... 3-33
Non-PnP ISA Device Configuration............................ 3-35
System Security Setup............................................................ 3-39
Disk Drive Control ...................................................... 3-39
Setup Password.......................................................... 3-40
Power-on Password.................................................... 3-43
Date and Time........................................................................ 3-44
Date .......................................................................... 3-45
Time .......................................................................... 3-45
Remote Diagnostic Configuration............................................ 3-46
Load Setup Default Settings.................................................... 3-47
Abort Settings Change............................................................ 3-48
Leaving Setup......................................................................... 3-49

Getting Started 0-1
Chapter 0 System Housing
This installation guide describes the features of the system housing
and tells you how to install the basic system components such as disk
drives, system board, or expansion boards. Descriptive illustrations
accompany the installation procedures.
If you receive a complete system, the basic
components are already installed.
Positioning the System Housing
Standalone System
For a standalone system, rotate the legs outward to stabilize the
housing.

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Against a Wall
Fans Facing a Wall
When standing the housing with the fans facing a wall, leave a space
of 5~10 cm from the wall to allow air circulation, then position the legs
as in Figure A.
Fans Facing Out
When standing the housing with the fans facing out, you can put the
system close to the wall and position the legs as in Figure B.
Fans Fans
5~10 cm
Figure A Figure B

System Housing 0-3
Transporting the System
The housing has a handle on top and two wheels behind the feet to
facilitate moving to short distances.
Rotate the feet inward before moving the
housing.
When transporting the housing, pull out the handle, at the same time
lifting the unit front a few inches from the floor. Slide the housing
forward with the wheels supporting the rear.

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Features
Front Panel
Keyloc
k
Hard Disk Drive LE
D
Power LE
D
5.25-inch Drive Ba
y
3.5-inch Driv
e
Power Switch
SCSI Hard Disk Drive Tray
s
RDM LE
D

System Housing 0-5
Rear Panel
Power Supply Bays
Power Socket 1
Keyboard Por
t
Mouse Port
Video Por
t
Parallel Port
RJ-45 Connecto
r
Expansion Slots
SCSI Expansion Slo
t
USB Connecto
r
Power Socket
2

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Internal Structure
The following figure shows the housing internal structure and some of
the basic system components.
Power Supply
Metal Plate
(covering two
redundant
power supply
modules)
Expansion Slot
Brackets
System Boar
d
Backplane Boar
d
SCSI Drive Trays
3.5-inch and 5.25-inch
Drive Bays
CPU Boar
d

System Housing 0-7
Opening the Housing Panels
Upper Front Panel
Hold the left edge of the upper front panel to open it and gain access
to the diskette drive bays.
The housing keys are inside the front panel.