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Acer Altos 900 User Manual

Acer Altos 900 User Manual (188 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Server | Size: 1.04 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Introduction
15
Chapter 1 System Housing

17
- Features
  17
- Front Panel
  17
- Features and Functions of the Front Panel
  17
- Rear Panel
  19
- Features and Functions of the Rear Panel
  19
- Getting Started
  21
- Selecting a Site
  21
- Unpacking the System
  22
- Positioning the System
  23
- Positioning the System (Bottom View)
  23
- System Housing Vents
  24
- Connecting Components
  25
- Connecting the Keyboard
  25
- Installing Options
  29
- ESD Precautions
  29
- Opening the System
  30
- Installing Expansion Boards
  32
- Removing a Bracket
  32
- Installing Drives
  34
- Securing the Diskette Drive to the Upper Drive Frame
  35
- Securing the Diskette Drive to the Lower Drive Frame
  36
- Installing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive
  37
- Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive
  39
- Installing a Fixed Disk Drive
  41
- Connecting the Fixed Disk Drive Cables
  42
Chapter 2 System Board

43
- Features
  43
- Major Components
  44
- System Board Layout
  45
- Jumpers and Connectors
  46
- Jumper and Connector Locations
  46
- Jumper Locations
  46
- Jumper Settings
  47
- Connector Functions
  49
- ESD Precautions
  50
- Installing a VGA Daughter Board
  51
- CPU Upgrade
  52
- Memory Upgrade
  53
- Rules for Adding Memory
  53
- Memory Configurations
  54
- Installing a SIMM
  55
- Removing a SIMM
  56
- Reconfiguring the System
  57
- Second-Level Cache Module
  58
- SCSI Feature
  59
- Using the SCSI Feature
  59
- Error Messages
  60
- Software Error Messages
  60
- System Error Messages
  60
- System Error Messages
  61
- Correcting Error Conditions
  63
Chapter 3 BIOS Utility

65
- Entering Setup
  66
- Basic System Configuration
  66
- System Security
  66
- Date and Time
  69
- Diskette Drives
  70
- Hard Disk Drives
  70
- System Memory
  72
- Math Coprocessor
  72
- Video Display
  73
- Communication Settings
  73
- Enhanced IDE Features
  74
- Large Memory Support Mode
  74
- Num Lock after Boot
  75
- Memory Test
  75
- Auto-Configuration Mode
  75
- Fast Boot Mode
  75
- Advanced System Configuration
  76
- Shadow RAM
  78
- Internal Cache (CPU Cache)
  78
- External Cache
  78
- Ecc/Parity Mode Selection
  79
- Memory at 15MB-16MB
  79
- PCI System Configuration
  80
- PCI IRQ Setting
  81
- VGA Palette Snoop
  82
- Non-Pnp ISA Card Configuration
  82
- System Resources Used by Non-Pnp ISA Cards
  84
- Expansion ROM Region
  84
- I/O Region
  84
- Power-Saving Configuration
  85
- Power Management Mode
  86
- System/Wakeup Events
  86
- System Security Setup
  87
- Disk Drive Control
  87
- Drive Control Settings
  88
- Onboard Communication Ports
  89
- Parallel Port Settings
  90
- Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ12)
  91
- Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings
  91
- Setup Password
  92
- Power on Password
  93
- Load Setup Default Settings
  93
- Leaving Setup
  94
Chapter 4 Scsiselect Configuration Utility

95
- The Scsiselect Configuration Utility
  95
- Default Values
  95
- When to Use the Scsiselect Utility
  97
- Running the Scsiselect Utility
  97
- Scsiselect Utility Options
  98
- Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Menu
  99
- Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Screen
  99
- Host Adapter SCSI ID Selection Screen for AIC-7880
  100
- SCSI Parity Checking Selection
  101
- Host Adapter SCSI Termination Selection for AIC-7880
  103
- Boot Device Options Screen
  104
- SCSI Device Configuration Screen for AIC-7880
  105
- Advanced Configuration Options Screen
  110
- SCSI Disk Utilities
  113
- SCSI Disk Utilities Screen for AIC-7880
  114
- Configuring Multiple SCSI Controllers
  116
- Disk Drives over 1 Gbyte
  117
- Extended Translation
  117
- The DOS 1 Gbyte Limit
  118
- When to Use Extended Translation
  118
- SCSI Troubleshooting Checklist
  120
- BIOS Startup Messages
  120
- Device Connected, but Not Ready
  122
- Start Unit Request Failed
  122
- Disk Drive Configuration Problems
  123
Chapter 5 EISA Configuration Utility (ECU)

127
- EISA Configuration Utility
  127
- Functions
  127
- Making Menu Selections
  128
- Getting Help
  129
- Starting the ECU
  130
- ECU Main Menu
  131
- Main Menu Selections
  132
- Important EISA Configuration Information
  132
- Add or Remove Boards
  134
- View or Edit Details
  134
- Examine Switches or Print Report
  136
- Save and Exit
  137
- Configuring Your Computer for the First Time
  138
- Examine Switches or Print Report
  138
- Save and Exit
  140
- Adding or Removing Boards
  141
- Add or Remove Boards
  142
- Configuring Memory
  145
- EISA Configuration Utility (ECU
  161

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