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Acer AcerPower 2100 Getting Started Manual

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Chapter 1
1.1
Preinstallation
The preinstallation process involves the following activities:

Selecting a site

Unpacking components

1.1.1
Selecting a Site
Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer:
Determine the best site for your system. Cable paths should not run near
equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference
such as radio transmitters, television sets, copy machines, or heating and air
conditioning equipment.
Route cables away from personnel and equipment traffic.
Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity.
1.1.2
Unpacking Components
Unpack the contents of each box carefully. Save all packing materials in case you
need to move or ship the system in the future.
Check that all items are present and in good condition. Contact your dealer
immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
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  • Page 1: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Preinstallation The preinstallation process involves the following activities: Selecting a site Unpacking components 1.1.1 Selecting a Site Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer: Determine the best site for your system. Cable paths should not run near equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters, television sets, copy machines, or heating and air conditioning equipment.

  • Page 2: Front Panel

    3. Volume control 4. Headphone/Earphone Port 5. CD-ROM drive 6. Stop/Eject Button Figure 1-1 Front Panel AcerPower 2100 User’s Guide 6. Stop/Eject Button 7. Skip/Forward Button 8. Power button 9. Power/suspend indicator 10. Network active indicator 11 Hard disk/message indicator...

  • Page 3: Rear Panel

    1.2.2 Rear Panel Figure 1-2 shows the system unit rear panel. 1. Game/MIDI port 2. Microphone-in port 3. Line-in port 4. Line-out port 5. Network port 6. PS/2 keyboard port 7. PS/2 mouse Port 8. Serial port Figure 1-2 Rear Panel 9.

  • Page 4: Connecting System Components

    The following sections show how to connect each component to the system. 1.3.1 Connecting the Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket on the rear panel. See Figure 1- Figure 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard AcerPower 2100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Connecting The Monitor

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

  • Page 6: Connecting The Mouse

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

  • Page 7: Connecting The Printer (Optional)

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

  • Page 8: Complete System Connections

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

  • Page 9: Connecting Multimedia Components (Optional)

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

  • Page 10: Connecting To The Network

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

  • Page 11: Connecting The Fax/Modem (Optional)

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

  • Page 12: Connecting Usb Devices (Optional)

    To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into a USB port marked on the rear panel. See the following figure: Figure 1-11 Connecting USB Devices Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices. 1-12 AcerPower 2100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Turning On Your Computer

    Turning On Your Computer After you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn on your computer: 1. Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2. Press the power button located on the front of the system unit. When the system finishes booting, the computer is ready for use.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Is the monitor turned on? Is the screen brightness adjusted properly? Never open the monitor case. The CRT monitor retains very high voltage levels, even after the power is turned off. Refer all monitor service to qualified service technicians. 1-14 AcerPower 2100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Keyboard is Dead Is the keyboard cable plugged in? Turn off the system unit and plug in the keyboard. Do not plug or unplug the keyboard while the power is on. Printer Doesn't Work Is the printer power turned on? Is the printer cable connected to the correct port (serial or parallel)? Is the pin signal interface correct? Are your application and the printer configured for the same operating...

  • Page 16: Software Error Messages

    A system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself. These messages normally appear during the power-on self-test, before the operating system prompt appears. Table 1-1 lists the system error messages. 1-16 AcerPower 2100 User’s Guide If you receive this type of message, consult your This...
  • Page 17 Table 1-1 System Error Messages Error Message Bad CMOS Battery CMOS Checksum Error Floppy Drive Controller Error Floppy Drive Error DRAM Configuration Error Equipment Configuration Error Hard Disk Controller Error Hard Disk 0 (1, 2, 3) Auto Detection Failed I/O Parity Error PS/2 Keyboard Error or No Keyboard...
  • Page 18 RAM BIOS Error Real Time Clock Error Shadow RAM Fail System Memory Address Error 1-18 AcerPower 2100 User’s Guide Corrective Action Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 1. See Chapter 3. Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 2. See Chapter 3.

  • Page 19: Correcting Error Conditions

    1.7.3 Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, the "Press F1 to continue" error message is caused by a configuration problem which can be easily corrected. An equipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an error that causes complete system failure.

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