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  • Page 1 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 2 Acer and its suppliers make no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaim any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Acer 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 revisions or changes.
  • Page 3 (e) sublicense or otherwise make the software available to third parties. The software is the property of Acer or Acer’ s supplier and you do not have and shall not gain any proprietary interest in the software (including any modifications or copies made by or for you) or any related intellectual property rights.
  • Page 4 2000 transition. more details, check Acer Year 2000 Resource Center http://www.acer.com/year2000 DMI 2.0 Compliance Statement This product, AcerPower 2100, has been fully tested and passed the DMI 2.0 conformance requirements. AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save them 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 or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
  • Page 6 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 7 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 6A 125V minimum. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). 15.
  • Page 8 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. viii AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 9 CD-ROM Safety Warning DANGER INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Caution on Lithium Batteries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    1.7.1 Software Error Messages ................1-16 1.7.2 System Error Messages................1-16 1.7.3 Correcting Error Conditions ............... 1-19 Chapter 2 System Board 2.1 Major Components....................2-2 2.2 Layout......................... 2-4 2.3 Jumpers and Connectors ..................2-5 2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations..............2-5 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 11 2.3.2 Jumper Settings ....................2-6 2.3.3 Onboard Connector Functions...............2-7 2.4 IDE Hard Disk Support ..................2-8 2.5 Video Function....................2-8 2.6 Audio Function....................2-11 2.7 USB ........................2-11 2.8 LAN Function ....................2-12 2.9 Hardware Monitoring Function ................. 2-12 2.10 Modem Ring-in Function................. 2-12 2.11 Wake-on LAN Function ..................
  • Page 12 4.2 Removing and Replacing the Housing Cover............4-4 4.2.1 Removing the Housing Cover ............... 4-4 4.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover ............... 4-6 4.3 Disassembling and Reassembling the System ............4-7 4.4 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ................4-9 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 13 4.5 Installing and Removing Expansion Boards............4-11 4.5.1 Installing a PCI Card .................. 4-11 4.6 Installing Additional Memory................4-13 4.6.1 Installing a DIMM..................4-14 4.6.2 Removing a DIMM..................4-15 4.6.3 Reconfiguring the System ................4-15 4.7 Upgrading the CPU ................... 4-15 4.7.1 Removing the Pentium II CPU..............
  • Page 14 Table 2-2 SW2 Settings .................... 2-6 Table 2-3 Onboard Connectors ................. 2-7 Table 2-4 IDE Hard Disk Configuration ..............2-8 Table 2-5 Supported Video Resolutions..............2-9 Table 3-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings............. 3-16 Table 4-1 Memory Configurations ................. 4-13 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Represents the actual keys that you have to press on the keyboard. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any danger that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.

  • Page 16: Overview

    Acer has been on the leading edge of microcomputer systems development for both corporate and home computing needs for 20 years, as the OEM of choice for many of the world’ s leading computer companies. Acer is committed to meeting the world’ s demand for state-of-the-art computers  at the best prices.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Getting Started Describes the different parts of the system unit. It tells you how to select a site and set up the basic system. It includes a simple troubleshooting section and a list of system error messages with the corresponding corrective actions. Chapter 2 System Board Describes the system board and all its major components.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 20: Features

    Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the system unit front panel. 1. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive 4. Power/suspend indicator 2. CD-ROM drive 5. Network active indicator 3. Power button 6. Hard disk/message indicator Figure 1-1 Front Panel AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    1.2.2 Rear Panel Figure 1-2 shows the system unit rear panel. 1. Game/MIDI port 9. USB Port 2. Microphone-in port 10. Parallel port 3. Line-in port 11. Monitor/VGA Port 4. Line-out port 12. Add-on card brackets 5. Network port 13. Fan 6.

  • Page 22: 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 1-3. Figure 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Connecting To The Network

    1.3.6 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 29: Connecting The Fax/Modem (Optional)

    1.3.7 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 30: Connecting Usb Devices (Optional)

    To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into a USB port marked 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 31: 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 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 now ready for use.

  • Page 32: 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 33 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? •...

  • Page 34: Error Messages

    System 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...

  • Page 35: Table 1-1 System Error Messages

    Table 1-1 System Error Messages Error Message Corrective Action Bad CMOS Battery Replace battery. Contact your dealer. CMOS Checksum Run Setup. See Chapter 3. Error Floppy Drive Check and connect the cable to the floppy Controller Error drive or controller. Floppy Drive Error Floppy may be bad.

  • Page 36: Table 1-1 System Error Messages (Continued)

    RAM BIOS Error Contact your dealer. Real Time Clock Error Run Setup. See Chapter 3. Shadow RAM Fail Contact your dealer. System Memory Address Check DIMMs on system board or Error contact your dealer. 1-18 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 37: 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. Here are some corrective measures for error conditions: 1.

  • Page 39: Chapter 2 System Board

    Chapter 2 System Board This chapter describes the system board and all its major components, including: • Details about the system board layout • Jumper and connector locations and functions • Jumper settings The system board supports the Intel Pentium II processor with MMX (MultiMedia eXtensions) technology and the Celeron processor.

  • Page 40: Major Components

    • AGP-compliant 3-D video graphics accelerator with 4-MB SGRAM • One Feature connector • One Wake-on LAN connector • One Modem ring-in connector • One Modem connector • Two PCI enhanced IDE interfaces that support up to four IDE devices • External ports AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 41 • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports • One buffered high-speed serial port • One SPP/ECP/EPP high-speed parallel port • Two USB ports • One standard VGA port • One mono Microphone-in port • One stereo Line-in port • One stereo Line-out port •...

  • Page 42: Layout

    Parallel port IDE1 connector VGA port IDE2 connector System BIOS chipset Power connector 3-D AGP video controller CD-in connector Video memory Battery PCI IDE controller PCI/AGP/memory controller Buzzer Ethernet controller Figure 2-1 System Board Layout AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 43: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors 2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 2-2 shows the jumper and connector locations. Figure 2-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations The blackened pin of a jumper or a connector represents pin 1. Chapter 2 - System Board...

  • Page 44: 2.3.2 Jumper Settings

    Table 2-1 SW1 Settings Switch Setting Function Bus Frequency 66 MHZ 100 MHz Password Check Off* Bypass Core/Bus Clock Ratio Table 2-2 SW2 Settings Switch Setting Function VGA IRQ Assignment Disabled Enabled Note Required * Default AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 45: 2.3.3 Onboard Connector Functions

    2.3.3 Onboard Connector Functions Table 2-3 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions. Table 2-3 Onboard Connectors Connector Function Modem ring-in connector Wake-on LAN connector VGA port Printer/parallel port CN13 Serial port CN14 USB ports CN15 FDD connector CN16...

  • Page 46: Ide Hard Disk Support

    VGA bus in order to meet the requirement of 3-D applications. The board comes with 4-MB video memory. Larger video memory allows you to display higher resolutions and more colors. The following table lists the video resolutions supported by the onboard VGA: AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 47: Table 2-5 Supported Video Resolutions

    Table 2-5 Supported Video Resolutions Resolution Vertical Freq. Horizontal (Hz) Freq. (KHz) 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 31.5 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 37.4 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 37.5 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 43.3 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 48.0 640 x 480 8/16/24/32 52.9 640 x 480...
  • Page 48 1280 x 1024 8/16 96.1 1280 x 1024 8/16 106.7 1600 x 1200 8/16 68.0 1600 x 1200 8/16 75.0 1600 x 1200 8/16 76.2 1600 x 1200 8/16 89.7 1600 x 1200 8/16 93.8 2-10 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 49: Audio Function

    You may disable the onboard video function in the BIOS Utility. For more details on BIOS, see Chapter 3. Audio Function The board provides a complete 3-D audio solution via the onboard 3-D video controller and the following audio connectors: •...

  • Page 50: Lan Function

    Magic packet is defined as a 16 bit "00000000011111111" header + NIC card Mac address. This packet passes through the Ethernet wire. Once received by the LAN chip and an identical MAC address has been detected, the LAN chip will start the WOL process. 2-12 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 51: 2.10 Modem Ring-In Function

    2.10 Modem Ring-in Function The Modem Ring-in function enables the system to resume from suspend mode by monitoring the fax/modem (or any device of similar type) activities. Any signal or activity detected from the Modem ring-in connector automatically returns the system to normal operation.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3 Bios Utility

    Chapter 3 BIOS Utility Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM.

  • Page 54: Entering Setup

    If you are an advanced user, you may want to check the detailed configuration of your system. Detailed system configurations are contained in the Advanced Level. To view the Advanced Level, press . The following screen shows the Setup Utility Advanced Level main menu. AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 55 Setup Utility • System Information • Product Information • Disk Drives • Onboard Peripherals • Power Management • Boot Options • Date and Time • System Security • Advanced Options* • Load Default Settings • Abort Settings Change key works only when you are in the main menu.

  • Page 56: System Information

    The System Information menu shows the current basic configuration of your system. 3.2.1 Processor The Processor parameter specifies the type of processor currently installed in your system. The system supports Pentium II and Celeron processors. AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 57: Processor Speed

    3.2.2 Processor Speed The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of the processor currently installed in your system. 3.2.3 Internal Cache This parameter specifies the first-level or the internal memory (i.e., the memory integrated into the CPU) size, and whether it is enabled or disabled. 3.2.4 External Cache This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported by the...

  • Page 58: Ide Primary Channel Master

    This parameter specifies the total amount of onboard memory. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST (Power-On Self Test). If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size. AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 59: Product Information

    1st Bank This parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 1 socket. The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. For the location of the DIMM sockets, refer to Figure 2-1. 2nd Bank This parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 2 socket. The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed.

  • Page 60: Product Name

    The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) BIOS allows you to check your system hardware components without actually opening your system. Hardware checking is done via software during start up. This parameter specifies the version of the DMI BIOS utility installed in your system. AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 61: Disk Drives

    Disk Drives Select Disk Drives from the main menu to configure the drives installed in your system. The following screen shows the Disk Drives menu: Disk Drives Floppy Drive A ... [xx-MB xx-inch] Floppy Drive B ... [None ] • IDE Primary Channel Master •...

  • Page 62: Ide Drives

    This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel 2. IDE Secondary Channel Slave This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE channel 2. 3-10 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 63 The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE Drive parameters: IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave Type ......[ Auto ] Cylinder..... [ XXXX ] Head ......[ XXXX ] Sector ....... [ XXXX ] Size ......[ XXXX ] MB Hard Disk Size >...
  • Page 64 This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level. Advanced PIO Mode When set to Auto , the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows for faster data recovery and read/write 3-12 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 65 timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This results in better hard disk performance. To disregard the feature, change the setting to Disabled. This parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level. Hard Disk 32-bit Access Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard disk access.

  • Page 66: Onboard Peripherals

    This function lets you set a logical base address for the serial port. The options are: • 3F8h • 2F8h • 3E8h • 2E8h This function lets you assign an interrupt for the serial port. The options are IRQ 3-14 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 67: Parallel Port

    The Base Address and IRQ parameters are configurable only if the Serial Port parameter is enabled. 3.5.2 Parallel Port This parameter allows you to enable or disable the parallel port. Base Address This function lets you set a logical base address for the parallel port. The options are: •...

  • Page 68: Table 3-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings

    Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed Extended Capabilities Port Allows parallel port to operate in (ECP) bidirectional mode and at a speed higher than the maximum data transfer rate 3-16 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 69: Onboard Device Settings

    ECP DMA Channel This item becomes active only if you select Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) 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). 3.5.3 Onboard Device Settings The Onboard Device Settings menu allows you to configure the device controllers...

  • Page 70: Power Management

    This parameter lets you enable or disable the onboard ethernet controller. If you installed an ethernet card into your system, you must disable this parameter for the card to work properly. Power Management The Power Management menu lets you configure the system power-management feature. 3-18 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 71: Power Management Mode

    The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings: Power Management Power Management Mode ....[Enabled ] IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ..[Off] System Sleep Timer ....[Off] Sleep Mode .....[----] Power Switch < 4 Sec....[Suspend] Schedule Resume from Suspend..[Disabled] Resume Time ......[--:--:--] System Wake-Up Event Modem Ring Indicator....[Enabled]...

  • Page 72: Power Switch < 4 Sec

    If Schedule Resume from Suspend is enabled, the system will resume operation on the time indicated here. 3.6.4 System Wake-Up Event This parameter lets you specify the activity that will resume the system to normal operation. 3-20 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 73: Boot Options

    Modem Ring Indicator When Enabled , any fax/modem activity wakes the system from Sleep mode. Boot Options This option allows you to specify your preferred settings for bootup. The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the main menu: Boot Options Boot Sequence 1st [Floppy Disk]...

  • Page 74: Boot Sequence

    POST and while booting. Then, the screen displays the operating system prompt (as in DOS) or logo (as in Windows 95). If any error occurred while booting, the system automatically switches to the text mode. 3-22 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 75: Num Lock After Boot

    Even if your setting is Enabled , you may also switch to the text mode while booting by pressing after you hear a beep that indicates the activation of the keyboard. Disabled When set to , BIOS is in the conventional text mode where you see the system initialization details on the screen.

  • Page 76: Date And Time

    Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat • Month • Day • Year 1980 2079 3.8.2 Time Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press to set the time following the hour-minute-second format. 3-24 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 77: System Security

    Valid values for hour, minute, and second are: • Hour • Minute • Second System Security The Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the system and its data. The following screen appears if you select System Security from the main menu: Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-25...

  • Page 78: Setup Password

    By default, switch no. 2 of SW1 is set to Off (bypass password). 2. Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security. 3. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press . The following screen appears: 3-26 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 79 Setup Password Enter your new Password twice. Password may be up to 7 characters long. Enter Password ....[XXXXXXX] Enter Password again ... [XXXXXXX] Set or Change Password 4. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters. Then press Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.
  • Page 80 None Bypassing the Setup Password If you forget your setup password, you can bypass the password security feature by hardware. Follow these steps to bypass the password: 1. Turn off and unplug the system. 3-28 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 81: Power-On Password

    2. Open the system housing and set switch no. 2 of SW1 to Off to bypass the password function. 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...

  • Page 82: 3.10 Advanced Options

    Do not change any settings in the Advanced Options if you are not a qualified technician to avoid damaging the system. The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters: Advanced Options • *Memory/Cache Options • *PnP/PCI Options 3-30 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 83: 3.10.1 Memory/Cache Options

    3.10.1 Memory/Cache Options Selecting Memory/Cache Options from the Advanced Options menu displays the following screen: Memory/Cache Options *Internal Cache (CPU Cache) ..[Enabled ] *External Cache ....[Enabled ] *Cache Scheme ....[Write-back] *Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for ..[System] *Memory Parity Mode ....[Disable] This menu lets you configure the system memory.
  • Page 84 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. 3-32 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 85: 3.10.2 Pnp/Pci Options

    3.10.2 PnP/PCI Options The PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen: PnP/PCI Options *PCI IRQ Setting ..[ Auto INTA INTB INTC INTD *PCI Slot 1 .....[--] [--] [--] [--] *PCI Slot 2 .....[--] [--]...
  • Page 86 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. 3-34 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 87 Plug and Play OS When this parameter is set to , BIOS initializes only PnP boot devices such as SCSI cards. When set to , BIOS initializes all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as sound cards. Set this parameter to only if your operating system is Windows 95 (or higher).

  • Page 88: 3.11 Load Default Settings

    [No] Choosing discards all the changes that you have made and reverts the parameters to their previously saved settings. Choosing returns you to the main menu. BIOS retains all changes that you have made. 3-36 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 89: 3.13 Exiting Setup

    3.13 Exiting Setup To exit the BIOS utility, simply press . The following dialog box appears: Do you really want to exit SETUP? [Yes] [No] Select to exit Setup. Select to return to the main menu. If you have made changes in the parameter settings, the following dialog box appears: Settings have been changed.

  • Page 91: Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components

    Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components Installation Precautions Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and post installation instructions. 4.1.1 ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components.

  • Page 92: Pre-Installation Instructions

    CPU socket. 5. See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 93: Post-Installation Instructions

    4.1.3 Post-installation Instructions Observe the following after installing a system component: 1. See to it that the components are installed according to the step-by-step instructions in their respective sections. 2. Unplug the system unit. 3. Make sure you have set all the required jumpers. See section 2.3.2 for the correct jumper settings or refer to the jumper setting label pasted inside the system cover.

  • Page 94: Removing And Replacing The Housing Cover

    2. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 3. Remove three screws from the rear panel. Set the screws aside. You will need them when replacing the housing cover. Figure 4-2 Removing the Screws AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 95: Figure 4-3 Removing The Housing Cover

    4. Push the housing cover slightly backward as indicated in Figure 4-3. 5. Pull the housing cover upward and remove it from the chassis. Figure 4-3 Removing the Housing Cover Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components...

  • Page 96: Replacing The Housing Cover

    4.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover 1. Replace the housing cover as shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4 Replacing the Housing Cover 2. Secure the housing cover with the necessary screws. Figure 4-5 Securing the Screws AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 97: Disassembling And Reassembling The System

    Disassembling and Reassembling the System When upgrading, you may need to disassemble your system in order to access the system board and other components inside the system. To disassemble the system: 1. The metal cover inside the housing gives additional support to the housing’ s structure.

  • Page 98: Figure 4-7 Removing The Drive Frame With Cd-Rom, Hard Disk, And 3.5-Inch Diskette

    3. When the drives have been removed, you can now access the system board and the riser card. To reassemble the system: To reassemble the system, simply reverse the procedure. However, before you reassemble your system, make sure that you have installed all necessary components and connected the cables. AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 99: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Detach the hard disk drive bay from the disk drive metal frame by removing the screw as shown below. Figure 4-8 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components...

  • Page 100: Figure 4-9 Removing A Hard Disk Drive From The Bracket

    Figure 4-9 Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the Bracket 3. Attach the new hard disk drive to the hard disk drive bay with the necessary screws. Figure 4-10 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket 4-10 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 101: Installing And Removing Expansion Boards

    3. Reattach the hard disk drive bay to the disk drive metal frame. Figure 4-11 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket 4. Replace the metal frame to its original position in the system. 5. Connect the disk drive cables and over the system. Installing and Removing Expansion Boards 4.5.1...

  • Page 102: Figure 4-12 Installing A Pci Card

    5. Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 6. 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 4-12 Installing a PCI Card 4-12 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 103: Installing Additional Memory

    Installing Additional Memory The system memory is upgradable to a maximum of 256 MB via two 168-pin DIMM sockets on board. These DIMM sockets accept PC-66 compliant DIMMs with 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB capacities without ECC feature. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the DIMM sockets.

  • Page 104: Installing A Dimm

    The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DIMM around and try to insert it again. 4-14 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 105: Removing A Dimm

    4.6.2 Removing a DIMM 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. 2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket. Figure 4-14 Removing a DIMM 4.6.3 Reconfiguring the System The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run Setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it.

  • Page 106: Removing The Pentium Ii Cpu

    Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II CPU: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin and 2-pin fansink cables from the system board. Figure 4-15 Disconnecting the heatsink cable from the system board 4-16 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 107: Installing A Pentium Ii Cpu

    To insure proper installation, remove the DIMM from their socket before installing or removing the CPU. See section 4.6.2 for instruction on removing the DIMM. 2. Press the latches on both sides of the processor to release it from the retention mechanism.

  • Page 108: Figure 4-17 Inserting The Clip Ends Into The Processor Holes

    Figure 4-18 Installing the Pentium II CPU To insure proper installation, remove the DIMM from their socket before installing or removing the CPU. See section 4.6.2 for instruction on removing the DIMM. 4-18 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 109: Installing The Celeron Cpu

    4. Connect the 3-pin cable to JPX1 and the 2-pin cable to JP8 on the system board. JPX1 Figure 4-19 Installing the Pentium II CPU The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.

  • Page 110: Figure 4-20 Installing The Celeron Processor

    2. Lower the processor into the CPU socket and gently push it in until the golden fingers completely fit into the connector. Figure 4-20 Installing the Celeron Processor 3. Connect the 3-pin cable to JPX1 and the 2-pin cable to JP8 on the system board. 4-20 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...

  • Page 111: Figure 4-21 Installing The Retention Module

    4. Snap both the retention clips into place. Figure 4-21 Installing the Retention Module The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-21...
  • Page 113 Index abort changes, 3-36 mouse, 1-6 Advanced Options, 3-30 multimedia, 1-9 Advanced PIO Mode, 3-12 printer, 1-7 AGP, 1, 2-1 audio controller, 3-18 Date, 3-24 Date and Time, 3-24 BIOS bottom command lines, 3-3 Disk Drives, 3-9 BIOS level diskette drive configuration, 3-9 advanced, 3-2 display adapter, 3-22 basic, 3-2...
  • Page 114 Power Management, 3-18 power management mode, 3-19 magic packet, 2-12 sleep mode, 3-20 main board ID, 3-8 system sleep timer, 3-20 main board serial number, 3-8 power management modes, 3-19 IDE hdd standby mode, 3-19 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 115 Power On password, 3-29 system power off, 1-13 preinstallation, 1-1 system power on, 1-13 processor, 3-4 System Security Setup, 3-25 processor speed, 3-5 system serial number, 3-8 Product Information, 3-7 system total memory, 3-6 Product Name, 3-8 troubleshooting, 1-14 resetting IRQ assignments, 3-35 error messages, 1-15 Time, 3-24 USB, 2-11...

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