Acer M11E User's Guide

User’s Guide

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This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and 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.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Pentium II is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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. Do not use this product near water.

4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.

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9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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 iv

13. Replace the 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.

14. 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 batteries promptly.

15. 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 SVT/SJT, rated 6A

125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

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DANGER

INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET.

NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN.

ATTENTION

RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE. EN CAS

D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

VARO

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE

LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING!

OSYNLING LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.

BETRAKTA EJ STRÄLEN.

VARNING

OSYNLING LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.

STIRRA EJ IN I STRÄLEN.

ADVARSEL

LASERSTRÄLING VED ÄBNING. SE IKKE IND I STRÄLEN.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1

LASER KLASSE 1

LOUKAN 1 LASERLAITE

PRODUIT LASER

CATEGORIE 1

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’s instructions.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.

Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.

Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

ADVARSEL

Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.

Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.

Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.

Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.

Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS

Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.

Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.

Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

VORSICHT!

Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen

Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

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F C C C l a s s B R a d i o F r e q u e n c y

I n t e r f e r e n c e S t a t e m e n t

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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Purpose

This user’s guide aims to give you the information you need to operate the system properly and tells you how to install internal components.

Manual Structure

This user’s guide consists of two chapters.

Chapter 1 System Board

This chapter describes the system board and all its major components. It contains the system board layout, jumper settings, cache and memory configurations, and information on other internal devices.

Chapter 2 Setup Utility

This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and tells how to configure the system by changing the settings of the

BIOS parameters.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Text entered by user

, , , etc.

Represents text input by the user.

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.

IMPORTANT

Reminds you to take specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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Chapter 1 System Board

1.1 Features............................................................................ 1-1

1.2 Major Components ............................................................. 1-3

1.2.1 System Board Layout .......................................... 1-4

1.3 Jumpers and Connectors .................................................... 1-6

1.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations .......................... 1-6

1.3.2 Jumper Settings .................................................. 1-8

1.3.3 Connector Functions............................................ 1-8

1.4 ESD Precautions ............................................................. 1-10

1.5 Installing the Pentium II processor ..................................... 1-11

1.5.1 Attaching the Processor Fan Sink....................... 1-11

1.5.2 Installing a Pentium II Processor......................... 1-15

1.5.3 Removing a Pentium II Processor........................ 1-18

1.6 Memory Upgrade.............................................................. 1-20

1.6.1 Memory Configurations ...................................... 1-20

1.6.2 Installing a DIMM............................................... 1-21

1.6.3 Removing a DIMM ............................................. 1-22

1.6.4 Reconfiguring the System .................................. 1-23

1.7 Installing Expansion Cards................................................ 1-24

1.7.1 Installing PCI Cards ........................................... 1-24

1.7.2 Installing ISA Cards ........................................... 1-25

1.7.3 Installing an AGP Card....................................... 1-26

1.8 Error Messages ............................................................... 1-28

1.8.1 Software Error Messages ................................... 1-28 xi

1.8.2 System Error Messages..................................... 1-28

1.8.3 Correcting Error Conditions ................................. 1-31

Chapter 2 BIOS Utility

2.1 Entering Setup ...................................................................2-2

2.2 System Information.............................................................2-4

2.2.1 Processor ...........................................................2-5

2.2.2 Processor Speed .................................................2-5

2.2.3 Internal Cache Size..............................................2-5

2.2.4 External Cache....................................................2-6

2.2.5 Floppy Drive A .....................................................2-6

2.2.6 Floppy Drive B .....................................................2-6

2.2.7 IDE Primary Channel Master.................................2-6

2.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Slave ...................................2-6

2.2.9 IDE Secondary Channel Master.............................2-6

2.2.10 IDE Secondary Channel Slave .............................2-7

2.2.11 Total Memory.....................................................2-7

2.2.12 Serial Port 1 ......................................................2-7

2.2.13 Serial Port 2 ......................................................2-7

2.2.14 Parallel Port.......................................................2-7

2.2.15 PS/2 Mouse ......................................................2-8

2.3 Product Information.............................................................2-9

2.3.1 Product Name .....................................................2-9

2.3.2 System S/N ........................................................2-9

2.3.3 Main Board ID......................................................2-9

2.3.4 Main Board S/N ................................................. 2-10

2.3.5 System BIOS Version ........................................ 2-10 xii

2.3.6 DMI BIOS Version ............................................. 2-10

2.4 Disk Drives ...................................................................... 2-11

2.4.1 Floppy Drives .................................................... 2-11

2.4.2 LS-120 Drive Compatible As ............................... 2-12

2.4.3 IDE Drives......................................................... 2-12

2.5 Onboard Peripherals......................................................... 2-17

2.5.1 Serial Ports 1 and 2........................................... 2-17

2.5.2 Parallel Port...................................................... 2-18

2.5.3 Onboard Device Settings.................................... 2-19

2.6 Power Management.......................................................... 2-22

2.6.1 Power Management Mode.................................. 2-22

2.6.2 Power Switch < 4 sec........................................ 2-23

2.6.3 System Wake-up Event ..................................... 2-23

2.7 Boot Options ................................................................... 2-24

2.7.1 Boot Sequence ................................................. 2-24

2.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive.......................................... 2-25

2.7.3 Fast Boot ......................................................... 2-25

2.7.4 Silent Boot........................................................ 2-25

2.7.5 Num Lock After Boot ......................................... 2-26

2.7.6 Memory Test..................................................... 2-26

2.7.7 Configuration Table ............................................ 2-26

2.7.8 Boot from LANDesk Service Agent...................... 2-26

2.8 Date and Time ................................................................. 2-27

2.8.1 Date................................................................. 2-27

2.8.2 Time................................................................. 2-28

2.9 Advanced Options ............................................................ 2-29 xiii

2.9.1 Memory/Cache Options...................................... 2-29

2.9.2 PnP/PCI Options ............................................... 2-31

2.9.3 CPU Frequency ................................................. 2-34

2.10 System Security............................................................. 2-36

2.10.1 Setup Password............................................... 2-36

2.10.2 Power-on Password.......................................... 2-40

2.10.3 Disk Drive Control............................................. 2-41

2.11 Load Default Settings ...................................................... 2-42

2.12 Abort Settings Change .................................................... 2-42

2.13 Exit Setup...................................................................... 2-43

List of Figures

1-1 System Board Layout with Network Connector ......................1-4

1-2 System Board Layout without Network Connector..................1-5

1-3 Jumper and Connector Locations with a Network

Connector....................................................................1-6

1-4 Jumper and Connector Locations without a Network

Connector....................................................................1-7

1-5 Matching the Fan Sink Clips with the Holes on the

Processor.................................................................. 1-11

1-6 Removing tape protector from Fan SInk............................... 1-12

1-7 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes ................. 1-12

1-8 Locking a Wide Clip End ................................................... 1-13

1-9 Locking a Narrow Clip End................................................. 1-13

1-10 Locking the metal bracket................................................ 1-14

1-11 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism................... 1-15

1-12 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism................... 1-16 xiv

1-13 Installing a Pentium II Processor...................................... 1-17

1-14 Securing the Pentium II Processor ................................... 1-18

1-15 Unlocking the Module Latches......................................... 1-18

1-16 Removing the Pentium II Processor.................................. 1-19

1-17 Installing a DIMM............................................................ 1-21

1-18 Removing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-22

1-19 Installing a PCI Card ....................................................... 1-24

1-20 Installing an ISA Card ..................................................... 1-26

1-21 Installing an AGP Card.................................................... 1-27

List of Tables

1-1 Jumper Settings................................................................. 1-8

1-2 Connector Functions .......................................................... 1-8

1-3 Memory Configurations ..................................................... 1-20

1-4 System Error Messages ................................................... 1-28

2-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings................................ 2-19

2-2 Drive Control Settings ....................................................... 2-41 xv

C h a p t e r

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System Board

1.1

Features

This high-performance system board supports the Intel Pentium II CPU running at 233 up to 350 and 400 MHz. Integrated with the Intel 440BX system controller, which consists of the PCI/AGP controller and the

PCI/ISA IDE accelerator (PIIX4), the M11E combines the new generation of Pentium II power with unmatched graphics performance.

The PCI/AGP controller host bus interface supports a Pentium II processor with 66 or 100 MHz bus frequency. It also provides a 72-bit

DRAM that supports synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) DIMMs. The

PCI/AGP controller introduces a new technology, which is the

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface. Supporting up to 133 MHz data transfer speed, the AGP interface boosts graphics performance.

The PIIX4 is a multifunction PCI device controller implementing system functions including PCI IDE, universal serial bus (USB) host/hub, and enhanced power management. It also supports Ultra DMA/33 synchronous DMA-compatible devices.

The system board utilizes both the ISA and the PCI local bus architecture. Two ISA, five PCI bus slots (including one PCI/ISA shared slot), and one AGP slot reside on the board to allow installation of either master or slave devices.

Three memory banks composed of 168-pin dual inline memory module

(DIMM) sockets support a maximum system memory of 384 MB using

128-MB DIMMs. The sockets only supports SDRAM-type DIMM.

System Board 1-1

It also supports the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector, and other standard features such as two UART NS16C550 serial ports, one enhanced parallel port with an Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended

Capabilities Port (ECP) feature, a diskette drive interface, and two embedded hard disk interfaces. The board also includes a built-in

10/100 Mb/s Intel 82558 LAN chip that supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL)

(only for models with LAN feature).

1-2 User’s Guide

1.2

Major Components

The system board has the following major components:

•

Exclusive slot for Intel Pentium II processor

•

Three DIMM sockets that accept 16-, 32-, 64- and 128-MB DIMMs

•

Two ISA, four PCI (five PCI for boards without LAN), and one AGP expansion slots (including one PCI/ISA shared slot)

•

256-KB Flash ROM for system BIOS

•

10/100 Mb/s Intel 82558 LAN chip that supports Wake-On-LAN

(WOL) (manufacturing option)

•

Enhanced IDE hard disk and diskette drive interface

•

PS2 power connector

•

System controller chipset

•

External ports:

•

USB connector

•

RJ-45 jack (manufacturing option)

•

Parallel port

•

PS/2-compatible keyboard port

•

PS/2-compatible mouse port

•

Serial port 1 and 2


1.2.1

System Board Layout

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21

20

19

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

18

17

16

15

10

11

12

13

14

1 PS/2 mouse port

2 PS/2 keyboard port

3 USB connectors

4 Serial port 2

5 Parallel port

6 Serial port 1

7 RJ-45 connector

8 Intel 82C558 Ethernet controller

9 BIOS

10 ISA slots

11 PCI slots

12 AGP slot

13 Battery

14 Intel 82371EB

15 IDE1 connector

16 IDE2 connector

17 FDD connector

18 Intel 440BX

19 DIMM sockets

20 Voltage regulators

21 CPU slot

22 Power connector

Figure 1-1 System Board Layout with Network Connector


20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1 PS/2 mouse port

2 PS/2 keyboard port

3 USB connectors

4 Serial port 2

5 Parallel port

6 Serial port 1

7 BIOS

8 ISA slots

9 PCI slots

10 AGP slot

Figure 1-2

11 Battery

12 Intel 82371EB

13 IDE1 connector

14 IDE2 connector

15 FDD connector

16 Intel 440BX

17 DIMM sockets

18 Voltage regulators

19 CPU slot

20 Power connector

System Board Layout without Network Connector


1.3

Jumpers and Connectors

1.3.1

Jumper and Connector Locations

Figure 1-3 and 1-4 shows the jumper locations on the system board.

Figure 1-3 Jumper and Connector Locations with a Network

Connector


The blackened pin of a jumper or connector represents pin 1.

Figure 1-4 Jumper and Connector Locations without a Network

Connector

The blackened pin of a jumper or connector represents pin 1.


1.3.2

Table 1-1

Jumper Settings

Jumper Settings

Setting Jumper

Password Security

JP3

BIOS

JP4

1-2

2-3*

1-2*

2-3

Function

Check password

Bypass password

Acer

OEM

1.3.3

Connector Functions

Table 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions.

Table 1-2 Connector Functions

Connector

CN1

CN2

CN3

CN4

CN5

CN6

CN7

CN8

CN9

CN10

CN11

Function

Suspend 5V

CPU thermal sensor connector

CPU fan connector

LAN Jack (RJ45) (optional)

Power connector

Floppy disk connector

USB connectors

COM1 (lower right), COM2 (lower left), and

Parallel port (above)

Upper: PS/2 mouse connector

Lower: PS/2 keyboard connector

Enhanced IDE 2 connector

Enhanced IDE 1 connector


Table 1-2

Connector

CN12

CN13

CN15

CN16

CN19

CN20

CN21

CN22

JP1

JP2

JP5

Connector Functions

Function

Hard disk LED connector

SCSI disk LED connector (for M11E Combo

Card)

Wake up On LAN connector

Power switch

Housing fan connector

Audio line-in connector (reserved * )

Modem Ring-In wake up connector

Turbo LED connector

Power LED connector

System reset connector

Housing intrusion switch connector

* Reserved items are items that are supported by the system board but not available in the current version.


1.4

ESD Precautions

Always observe the following ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions before installing any system component:

1.

Do not remove any system component from its packaging unless you are ready to install it.

2.

Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most electronic component stores.

DO NOT attempt the procedures in the following sections unless you are confident of your capability to perform them. Otherwise, ask a service technician for assistance.


1.5

Installing the Pentium II processor

The following section will briefly explain and illustrate how to install the

Pentium II processor.

You have to attached the fan sink before installing the Pentium II processor into the system board.

1.5.1

Attaching the Processor Fan Sink

There are currently two kinds of fan sink. Both of them can be easily attach to the Pentium II processor module. The new fan sink includes a new metal retention bracket to hold the Pentium II processor module more securely.

The Pentium II processor module comes with holes on one side to hold the clips of the fan sink. The upper set of holes (near the latches) on the processor are wider and should match the wider ends of the clips on the fan sink. The lower set of holes are smaller and should match the narrow ends of the fan sink clips.

Wide Clip Ends

Metal

Retention bracket

Figure 1-5

Wide Holes

Narrow Holes

Matching the Fan Sink Clips with the Holes on the

Processor


Follow these steps when installing the fan sink and fan into the Pentium

II processor module:

1. Remove the thermal tape protector at the back of the fan sink.

Figure 1-6 Removing tape protector from Fan SInk

2.

Insert the wide clip ends into the wide holes on the processor and the narrow clip ends into the narrow holes.

Figure 1-7

1-12

Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes

User’s Guide

3a. Use a screwdriver to press and lock in the wide end of a clip first.

Then without lifting the screwdriver, point it downward to press and lock the narrow end of the clip.

Figure 1-8 Locking a Wide Clip End

Figure 1-9 Locking a Narrow Clip End


3b. Using your fingers, push down the metal bracket until it clicks into the CPU cartridge and then push the metal bracket’s handle to lock the metal bracket into place.

Figure 1-10 Locking the metal bracket


1.5.2

Installing a Pentium II Processor

Follow these steps to install the Pentium II processor to the socket on the CPU board.

1a. Place the retention mechanism over the processor socket on the

CPU board. Secure it with the screws that came with the package.

Figure 1-11 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism

1b. Place the retention mechanism over the processor socket on the

CPU board. Secure it with the plastic pegs that came with the package as shown below.


Figure 1-12 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism

2.

With the processor module golden fingers pointing downward, align the processor to the posts of the retention mechanism then lower it down. See Figure 1-8.

The golden fingers of the Pentium II module are slotted such that it only fits in one direction. Make sure that the module groove matches the one on the processor socket.


3.

Press down the processor module until the golden fingers completely fit into the socket.

Figure 1-13 Installing a Pentium II Processor


4.

Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module into place.

Figure 1-14 Securing the Pentium II Processor

1.5.3

Removing a Pentium II Processor

Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II CPU module from the slot.

1.

Unlock the latches that secure the processor module.

Figure 1-15 Unlocking the Module Latches


2.

Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket.

Figure 1-16 Removing the Pentium II Processor


1.6

Memory Upgrade

The three 168-pin sockets onboard supports SDRAM-type DIMMs only.

You may install 16-MB, 32-MB, 64-MB, or 128-MB DIMMs for a maximum 384-MB system memory.

The SDRAM DIMMs should work under 3.3 volts; 5-volt memory devices are not supported. Memory modules with a timing setting of 66 MHz are defined under unbuffered DIMM specifications, while 100 MHz modules are defined under Intel PC-100 SDRAM specifications.

Do not use both 66 MHz (unbuffered) and 100

MHz (registered) SDRAM together. This might cause your system to malfunction.

Each of the sockets represents one independent bank. This allows you to install DIMMs with different capacities to form a configuration.

1.6.1

Memory Configurations

Table 1-3 lists some system memory configurations. You may combine

DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.

Table 1-3 Memory Configurations

Bank 0

16 MB

16 MB

16 MB

32 MB

32 MB

32 MB

64 MB

64 MB

64 MB

Bank 1

16 MB

16 MB

32 MB

32 MB

64 MB

64 MB

Bank 2

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

Total Memory

16 MB

32 MB

48 MB

32 MB

64 MB

96 MB

64 MB

128 MB

192 MB


Table 1-3

Bank 0

128 MB

128 MB

128 MB

Memory Configurations

Bank 1 Bank 2

128 MB

128 MB 128 MB

Total Memory

128 MB

256 MB

384 MB

1.6.2

Installing a DIMM

To install a DIMM, align it with the socket and press it down until the holding clips secure the DIMM in place.

The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you slip in a DIMM but it does not completely fit, you may have inserted it the wrong way. Reverse the orientation of the

DIMM.

Figure 1-17 Installing a DIMM


1.6.3

Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM, press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM.

Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before you press the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket.

Figure 1-18 Removing a DIMM


1.6.4

Reconfiguring the System

Reconfigure the system after installing or removing DIMMs.

Follow these steps to reconfigure the system:

1.

Reboot the system. A memory error message appears, indicating that the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS.

2.

Press + + .

3.

Press twice to exit Setup and reboot the system. The system boots with the new memory configuration.


1.7

Installing Expansion Cards

1.7.1

Installing PCI Cards

To install PCI cards:

1.

Locate the PCI slots on the system board.

2.

Remove the bracket on the housing opposite an empty PCI slot.

3.

Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.

4.

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 1-19 Installing a PCI Card


1.7.2

Installing ISA Cards

Both PnP and non-PnP ISA cards require specific IRQs. When installing ISA cards, make sure that the IRQs required by these cards are not previously assigned to PCI devices to avoid resource conflicts.

Follow these steps when installing ISA cards:

1.

Remove all PnP cards installed in the system, if any.

2.

Install non-PnP ISA cards.

3.

Turn on the system.

4.

Use Windows 95 or ICU to manually assign the appropriate IRQs to the cards. This ensures that BIOS will not use the resources assigned to the non-PnP ISA cards.

BIOS detects and configures only PnP cards.

5.

Turn off the system.

6.

Locate the expansion slots and install the PnP ISA and PCI cards.

7.

Turn on the system. This time PnP BIOS automatically configures the PnP ISA and PCI cards with the available resources.


Figure 1-20 Installing an ISA Card

1.7.3

Installing an AGP Card

When installing an AGP card, make sure that the IRQ required by this card is not already assigned to a PCI or ISA device to avoid resource conflicts.

Follow these steps when installing an AGP card:

1. Locate the AGP slot on the mainboard.

2. Insert an AGP card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.


Figure 1-21 Installing an AGP Card

When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the AGP device.

BIOS detects and configures only PnP cards.


1.8

Error Messages

Do not continue using the computer if you receive an error message of any type. Note the message and take corrective action. This section describes the types of error messages and lists their corresponding corrective measures.

There are two general types of error messages:

•

Software

•

System

1.8.1

Software Error Messages

Software error messages are returned by your operating system or application. These messages typically occur after you boot the operating system or when you run your application. If you receive this type of message, consult your application or operating system manual for help.

1.8.2

System Error Messages

A system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself.

A message of this type normally appears during the power-on self-test, before the operating system prompt appears. Table 1-4 lists the system error messages.

Table 1-4 System Error Messages

Message

CMOS Battery Error

CMOS Checksum Error

CPU BIOS Update Code

Mismatch

Action

Replace the battery or contact your dealer.

Run Setup.

Contact your dealer.



Message

Diskette Drive Controller Error or Not Installed

Diskette Drive Error

Diskette Drive A Type

Mismatch

Diskette Drive B Type

Mismatch

Equipment Configuration

Error

Hard Disk Controller Error

Hard Disk 0 Error

Hard Disk 1 Error

Action

Check and connect the control cable to the diskette controller.

Check the CMOS settings in

Setup and the diskette drive cable connections.

Run Setup and select the proper drive type.

Run Setup and select the proper drive type.

Modify DRAM configuration to agree with one of the options in

Table 1-3.

Run Setup.

Check all cable connections.

Replace hard disk.

Check all cable connections.

Replace hard disk.

Run Setup.

Hard Disk 0 Extended Type

Error

Hard Disk 1 Extended Type

Error

I/O Parity Error

Keyboard Error or No

Keyboard Connected

Keyboard Interface Error

Run Setup.

Contact your dealer.

Check and connect the keyboard to the system unit.

Replace the keyboard or contact your dealer.



Message

Memory Error at:

MMMM:SSSS:OOO (W:XXXX,

R:YYYY) where:

M: MB, S: Segment,

O: Offset,

X/Y: write/read pattern

Memory Size Mismatch

CPU Clock Mismatch

Action

Check DIMMs on the system board. Contact your dealer.

Onboard Serial Port 1 Conflict

Onboard Serial Port 2 Conflict

Onboard Parallel Port Conflict

Pointing Device Error

Pointing Device Interface

Error

Press F1 key to continue or

Ctrl-Alt-Esc for Setup

Real Time Clock Error

Press Esc to turn off NMI, any key to reboot

Check the memory size based on the system specifications.

Check the internal cable connections. If you are sure that connections and values are correct, ignore the message. If the message reappears, ask for technical assistance.

Run Setup and disable the port.



Check and connect pointing device.

Replace the pointing device or contact your dealer.

Press or

+

Setup.

+ to enter

Run Setup and set the time and date.

Press error.

to disregard the NMI

Press any other key to reboot the system.


1.8.3

Correcting Error Conditions

As a general rule, if an error message says "Press F1 to continue," it 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.

Run Setup. You must know the correct configuration values for your system before you enter Setup, which is why you should write them down when the system is correctly configured. An incorrect configuration is a major cause of power-on error messages, especially for a new system.

2.

Remove the system cover, following the directions in the housing installation manual. Check that the jumpers on the system board and any expansion boards are set correctly.

3.

If you cannot access a new disk, it may be because your disk is not properly formatted. Format the disk first using the FDISK and

FORMAT commands.

4.

Check that all connectors and boards are secure.

If you go through these steps and still receive an error message, the cause may be an equipment malfunction.

If you are sure that your configuration values are correct and your battery is in good condition, the problem may lie in a damaged or defective chip.

In either case, contact an authorized service center for assistance.


C h a p t e r

2

Setup 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. This memory area is not part of the system RAM.

If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in

CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for assistance.

Before you run Setup, make sure that you have saved all open files.

The system reboots immediately after you exit Setup.

Setup Utility 2-1

2.1

Entering Setup

To enter Setup, simultaneously press the key combination

+ + .

You must press + +

while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time.

The Setup Utility Main Menu appears:

Setup Utility

•

System Information

•

Product Information

•

Disk Drives

•

Onboard Peripherals

•

Power Management

•

Boot Options

•

Date and Time

•

System Security

•

Load Default Settings

•

Abort Settings Change

The system supports two BIOS Utility levels: Basic and Advanced.

The above screen is the BIOS Utility Basic Level screen. This allows you to view and change only the basic configuration of your system.

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 screen shows the BIOS Utility Advanced Level main menu.


Setup Utility

•

System Information

•

Product Information

•

Disk Drives

•

Onboard Peripherals

•

Power Management

•

Boot Options

•

Date and Time

•

System Security

•

Advanced Options*

•


•


The asterisk (*) mark indicates that the parameter appears only when you are in the

Advanced Level.

The parameters on the screens show default values. These values may not be the same as those in your system.

The grayed items on the screens have fixed settings and are not user-configurable.

Use the arrow keys , , , and to move around the Setup

Utility screen.

Use to move to the next page or to return to the previous page if the setup screen has more than one page available.

Press to return to the Main menu.


2.2

System Information

The following screen appears if you select System Information from the

Main menu:

System Information

Processor ........................ Pentium II

Processor Speed .................. 300 MHz

Internal Cache Size .............. 32 KB, Enabled

External Cache Size .............. 512 KB, Enabled

Floppy Drive A ................... 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch

Floppy Drive B ................... None

IDE Primary Channel Master ....... Hard Disk, xxx MB

IDE Primary Channel Slave ........ None

IDE Secondary Channel Master ..... None

IDE Secondary Channel Slave ..... None

Total Memory ..................... xxx MB

1st Bank ....................... SDRAM, xxx MB

2nd Bank ....................... None

3rd Bank ...................... None

The System Information menu shows the current basic configuration of your system.

The next screen shows page 2 of the System Information menu.


System Information

Serial Port 1 .................. 3F8h, IRQ 4

Serial Port 2 .................. 2F8h, IRQ 3

Parallel Port .................. 378h, IRQ 7

PS/2 Mouse ..................... Installed

The sections below explain the parameters.

2.2.1

Processor

The Processor parameter specifies the type of processor currently installed in your system. The system supports Intel Pentium II processors.

2.2.2

Processor Speed

The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of the processor currently installed in your system. The system can support Pentium II processors running at 233, 266, 300, 333, 350, and 400 MHz and

Celeron processors running at 266 MHz.

2.2.3

Internal Cache Size

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.


2.2.4

External Cache

This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported by the system. The available cache sizes are 256 KB or

512 KB (depending on the CPU installed). For information on how to configure the system memory, see section 2.9.1

2.2.5

Floppy Drive A

This parameter specifies the system’s current diskette drive A settings.

For information on how to configure the floppy drives, see section 2.4.1.

2.2.6

Floppy Drive B

This parameter specifies the system’s current diskette drive B settings.

For information on how to configure the floppy drives, see section 2.4.1.

2.2.7

IDE Primary Channel Master

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE drives, see section 2.4.3.

2.2.8

IDE Primary Channel Slave

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the primary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE drives, see section 2.4.3.

2.2.9

IDE Secondary Channel Master

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the secondary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE drives, see section 2.4.3.


2.2.10

IDE Secondary Channel Slave

This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the secondary IDE channel. For information on how to configure the IDE drives, see section 2.4.3.

2.2.11

Total Memory

This parameter specifies the total amount of onboard memory. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size.

1st Bank/2nd Bank/3rd Bank

The 1st Bank, 2nd Bank, and 3rd Bank parameters indicate the type and size of DRAM installed in DIMM sockets 1, 2, and 3 respectively.

The

None

setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. For the location of the DIMM sockets, refer to Figure 1-1.

2.2.12

Serial Port 1

This parameter shows the serial port 1 address and IRQ setting.

2.2.13

Serial Port 2

This parameter shows the serial port 2 address and IRQ setting.

2.2.14

Parallel Port

This parameter shows the parallel port address and IRQ setting.


2.2.15

PS/2 Mouse

The BIOS utility automatically detects if there is a pointing device connected to your system. If there is, this parameter displays the

Installed

setting. Otherwise, this is set to

None.


2.3

Product Information

The Product Information contains the general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. This information is necessary for troubleshooting (may be required when asking for technical support).

The following figure shows how the Product Information screen appears:

Product Information

Product Name........................ xxxxxxxxx

System S/N.......................... xxxxxxxxx

Main Board ID....................... xxxxxxxxx

Main Board S/N ..................... xxxxxxxxx

System BIOS Version................. v3.1

DMI BIOS Version.................... 2.00.1

2.3.1

Product Name

This parameter specifies the official name of the system.

2.3.2

System S/N

This parameter specifies the system’s serial number.

2.3.3

Main Board ID

This parameter specifies the system board’s identification number.


2.3.4

Main Board S/N

This parameter specifies the system board’s serial number.

2.3.5

System BIOS Version

This parameter specifies the version of the BIOS utility.

2.3.6

DMI BIOS Version

This parameter specifies the version of the DMI (Desktop Management

Interface) BIOS version. DMI enables software to collect information about a computer environment.


2.4

Disk Drives

Select Disk Drives to input configuration values for disk drives.

The following screen shows the Disk Drives menu:

Disk Drives

Diskette Drive A ................... [xx-MB, xx-inch]

Diskette Drive B ................... [ None ]

LS-120 Drive as .................... [ Normal ]

•

IDE Primary Channel Master

•

IDE Primary Channel Slave

•

IDE Secondary Channel Master

•

IDE Secondary Channel Slave

2.4.1

Floppy Drives

To enter the configuration value for the first floppy drive (drive A), highlight the Floppy Drive A parameter. Press or key to view the options and select the appropriate value.

Possible settings for the Floppy Drive parameters are:

•

[ None ]

•

[360 KB, 5.25-inch]

•

[1.2 MB, 5.25-inch]

•

[720 KB, 3.5-inch]

•

[1.44 MB, 3.5-inch]

•

[2.88 MB, 3.5-inch]

Follow the same procedure to configure floppy drive B. Choose

None

if you do not have a second floppy drive.


2.4.2

LS-120 Drive Compatible As

This parameter allows you not only to enable the LS-120 device installed in your system, but also to specify the function of the device.

The setting affects how BIOS will detect the device.

Possible settings are:

•

Normal

In this setting, BIOS does not support the LS-120 drive. The drive needs the LS-120 device driver to operate.

•

Drive A

BIOS recognizes the LS-120 drive as drive A. If a standard diskette drive A exists, BIOS automatically identifies it as drive B. If a standard diskette drive B exists, it automatically becomes inaccessible.

If two LS-120 drives exist, BIOS recognizes them as drive A and drive B, respectively.

•

Drive B

BIOS recognizes the LS-120 drive as drive B. If a standard diskette drive B exists, it becomes inaccessible.

•

Hard Disk

BIOS recognizes the LS-120 drive as a hard disk.

In this setting, format the LS-120 drive as any other hard disk and assign it a drive letter C, D, E, and so on. See the documentation that came with the LS-120 drive for more information.

2.4.3

IDE Drives

To configure the IDE drives connected to your system, select the parameter that represents the channel and port where the desired hard disk to configure is connected. The options are:

IDE Primary Channel Master

This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel 1.


IDE Primary Channel Slave

This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE channel 1.

IDE Secondary Channel Master

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.

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 > 504MB ...... [ Auto ]

*Hard Disk Block Mode ........ [ Auto ]

*Advanced PIO Mode ........... [ Auto ]

*Hard Disk 32-bit Access ..... [Enabled ]

*DMA Transfer Mode ........... [Auto]

*CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode ....... [Disabled]


The above parameters marked with ‘*’ will only appear if you access the advanced configuration level in the Main Menu. Please refer to section 2.1

for more information.

TYPE

This parameter lets you specify the type of hard disk installed in your system. If you want BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk, select

Auto

. If you know your hard disk type, you can enter the setting manually.

Setting this parameter also sets the Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Size parameters.

CYLINDERS

This parameter specifies the number of cylinders of your hard disk, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

HEADS

This parameter specifies the number of heads of your hard disk, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

SECTORS

This parameter specifies the number of sectors of your hard disk, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

SIZE

This parameter specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB.


Enhanced IDE Features

HARD DISK SIZE > 504 MB

When set to

Auto

, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a hard disk with a capacity of more than 504 MB. This is made possible through the Logical Block Address (LBA) mode translation. However, this enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x,

Windows 95, and Windows NT 3.5 and above. Other operating systems require this parameter to be set to

Disabled

.

HARD DISK BLOCK MODE

This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If you set this parameter to

Auto

, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function.

If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle. To disregard the feature, change the setting to

Disabled.

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 timing that reduces hard disk activity time. This results in better hard disk performance. To disregard the feature, change the setting to

Disabled.

HARD DISK 32-BIT ACCESS

Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard disk access. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Novell NetWare. If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this parameter to

Disabled

.


DMA TRANSFER MODE

The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes enhance hard disk performance by increasing the transfer rate. However, besides enabling these features in the BIOS Setup, both the Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes require the DMA driver to be loaded. By setting this parameter to

Auto

,

BIOS automatically sets the appropriate DMA mode for your hard disk.

CD-ROM DRIVE DMA MODE

Set this parameter to

Enabled

to enable the DMA mode for the CD-

ROM drive. This improves the system performance since it allows direct memory access to the CD-ROM. To deactivate the function, set the parameter to

Disabled

.


2.5

Onboard Peripherals

The Onboard Peripheral Configuration allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen:

Onboard Peripherals

Serial Port 1.................... [Enabled ]

Base Address.................. [3F8h]

IRQ........................... [4]

Serial Port 2.................... [Enabled ]

Base Address.................. [2F8h]

IRQ........................... [3]

Parallel Port.................... [Enabled ]

Base Address.................. [378h]

IRQ........................... [7]

Operation Mode................ [Standard]

ECP DMA Channel............. [-]

• Onboard Device Settings

2.5.1

Serial Ports 1 and 2

These parameters allow you to enable or disable serial ports 1 and 2.

Base Address

This function lets you set a logical base address for serial ports 1 and 2.

The options are:

•

3F8h

•

2F8h

•

3E8h

•

2E8h


IRQ

This function lets you assign an interrupt for serial ports 1 and 2. The options for serial ports 1 are IRQ

4

and

11

. The options for serial port 2 are IRQ

3

and

10

.

The Base Address and IRQ parameters for each port are configurable only if the port is enabled.

2.5.2

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:

•

3BCh

•

378h

•

278h

IRQ

This function lets you assign an interrupt for the parallel port. The options are IRQ

5

and

7

.

The Base Address and IRQ parameters are configurable only if Parallel Port is enabled.

If you install an add-on card that has a parallel port whose address conflicts with the onboard parallel port, a warning appears on the screen.

Check the parallel port address of the add-on card and change the address to one that does not conflict.


Operation Mode

This item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.

Table 2-1 lists the different operation modes.

Table 2-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings

Setting

Standard Parallel Port

(SPP)

Standard and

Bidirectional

Enhanced Parallel Port

(EPP)

Extended Capabilities

Port (ECP)

Function

Allows normal speed one-way operation

Allows normal speed operation in a twoway mode

Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed

Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed higher than the maximum data transfer rate

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).

2.5.3

Onboard Device Settings

The Onboard Device Settings menu allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option from the Onboard Peripherals menu displays the following screen:


Onboard Device Settings

Floppy Disk Controller ........... [Enabled ]

IDE Controller ................... [Both ]

PS/2 Mouse Controller ............ [Enabled ]

USB Host Controller .............. [Disabled]

USB Legacy Mode ................ [--------]

SMBus Interrupt(IRQ9) ............ [Disabled]

Onboard Ethernet Chip ............ [Enabled ]

Floppy Disk Controller

This parameter lets you enable or disable the onboard floppy disk controller.

IDE Controller


Primary

to enable only the primary IDE controller;

Both

to enable both primary and secondary IDE controllers; or

Disabled

to disable all IDE controllers.

PS/2 Mouse Controller

This parameter enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse controller.

USB Host Controller

This parameter lets you enable or disable the USB controller on board.

When enabled, it activates the USB function of the system. When disabled, it deactivates the function.


USB LEGACY MODE

This function, when enabled, lets you use a USB keyboard in DOS. Set this to

Disabled

to deactivate the USB keyboard function in DOS.

SMBus Interrupt (IRQ9)

The System Management Bus (SMBus) is used for controlling and getting information from devices on a motherboard. It was designed for hybrid devices based on analog semiconductor technologies and with limited digital capabilities. This parameter allows you to enable or disable this feature.

Onboard Ethernet Chip

This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboard network feature.


2.6

Power Management

The Power Management menu allows you to configure the system power-management feature.

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]

System Wake-up Event

Modem Ring Indicator ............. [Enabled]

2.6.1

Power Management Mode

This parameter allows you to reduce power consumption. When this parameter is set to

Enabled

, you can configure the IDE hard disk and system timers. Setting it to

Disabled

deactivates the power-management feature and its timers.

IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer

This parameter allows the hard disk to enter standby mode after inactivity of 1 to 15 minutes, depending on your setting. When you access the hard disk again, allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on the hard disk) for the disk to return to normal speed. Set this parameter to

OFF

if your hard disk does not support this function.


System Sleep Timer

This parameter sets the system to the lowest power-saving mode after a specified period of inactivity. Any keyboard or mouse action or any activity detected from the IRQ channels resumes system operation.

SLEEP MODE

This parameter lets you specify the power-saving mode that the system will enter after a specified period of inactivity. The options are

Standby

and

Suspend

modes.

This parameter becomes configurable only if the System Sleep Timer is enabled. Any keyboard or mouse action, or any enabled monitored activities occurring through the IRQ channels resume system operation.

2.6.2

Power Switch < 4 sec.

When set to

Power Off,

the system automatically turns off when the power switch is pressed for less than 4 seconds. When set to

Suspend

, the system enters the suspend mode when pressed for less than 4 seconds.

2.6.3

System Wake-up Event

The system wake-up event allows the system to resume operation when the modem ring indicator is enabled.

Modem Ring Indicator

When

Enabled

any fax/modem activity wakes up the system from suspend mode. The default setting is

Enabled

.


2.7

Boot Options

This option allows you to specify your preferred setting for bootup.

The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the Basic

Configuration menu:

Boot Options

Boot Sequence

1 st

[Floppy Disk]

2 nd

[Hard Disk ]

3 rd

[IDE CD-ROM ]

First Hard Disk Drive .............. [ IDE]

Fast Boot .......................... [Auto]

Silent Boot ........................ [Enabled]

Num Lock After Boot ................ [Enabled]

Memory Test ........................ [Enabled]

*Configuration Table ................ [Enabled]

Boot from LanDesk Service Agent .... [Disabled]

The above parameter marked with ‘*’ will only appear if you access the advanced configuration level in the Main Menu. Please refer to section 2.1

for more information.

2.7.1

Boot Sequence

This parameter allows you to specify the boot search sequence during

POST.

•

1

st

.

The system checks this drive first.


•

2

nd

.

The system then checks this drive if it can not boot from the

1

st

specified drive.

•

3

rd

.

If the

1

st

and

2

nd

searches fail then it boots from this drive.

BIOS will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable.

2.7.2

First Hard Disk Drive

This parameter specifies whether the BIOS utility will boot from an EIDE hard disk drive or a SCSI hard disk drive. The system will automatically boot from an EIDE hard disk if your system does not have a SCSI hard disk drive. The default setting is

IDE

.

2.7.3

Fast Boot

This parameter allows the system to boot faster by skipping some

POST routines. The default setting is

Auto

.

2.7.4

Silent Boot

This parameter enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When set to

Enabled

, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during POST and while booting. After booting the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo

(such as Windows 95). If any error occurs while booting, the system automatically switches to the text mode.

Even if your setting is

Enabled

, you may also switch to the text mode while booting by pressing when you see the “Ctrl-Alt-Esc key to enter setup” message on the screen.

When set to

Disabled

, BIOS is in the conventional text mode where you see the system initialization details on the screen.


2.7.5

Num Lock After Boot

This parameter allows you to activate the Num Lock function upon booting. The default setting is

Enabled

.

2.7.6

Memory Test

When set to

Enabled

, this parameter allows the system to perform a

RAM test during the POST routine. When set to

Disabled

, the system detects only the memory size and bypasses the test routine.

The default setting is

Enabled.

2.7.7

Configuration Table

This parameter allows you to enable or disable the appearance of the configuration table after POST but before booting. The configuration table gives a summary of the hardware devices and settings that BIOS detected during POST.

2.7.8

Boot from LANDesk Service Agent

When set to

Enabled

, the system boots from a LANDesk Service

Agent network instead of your desktop system. The LANDesk Service

Agent is IEEE-standards-based code that intervenes in the boot process. Please refer to your LANDesk Manual for more information.

When set to

Disabled

, the system boots from the drive specified in the Boot Sequence parameter.


2.8

Date and Time

The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. After setting the date and time, you do not need to enter them every time you turn on the system. As long as the internal battery remains good (approximately seven years) and connected, the clock continues to keep the date and time accurately even when the power is off.

Boot Options

Date ............................... [Fri Jun 11,1998]

Time ............................... [HH:MM:SS]

2.8.1

Date

Highlight the items on the Date parameter and press or to set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.

Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are:

•

Weekday

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

•

Month

1

to

12

•

Day

•

Year

1

to

31

1980

to

2099


2.8.2

Time

Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press or to set the time following the hour-minute-second format.

Valid values for hour, minute, and second are:

•

Hour

00

to

23

•

Minute

00

to

59

•

Second

00

to

59


2.9

Advanced Options

Advanced Option configuration is available only in the Advanced Level.

The Advanced Options configuration menu allows you to configure the system memory, PCI device settings, and CPU frequency.

Do not change any settings in the Advanced

Configuration 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

•

CPU Frequency

2.9.1

Memory/Cache Options

The Memory/Cache Options allows you to configure the advanced system memory functions.


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 ............... [Disabled]

Internal Cache (CPU Cache)

This parameter enables or disables the first-level or internal memory, that is, the memory integrated into the CPU. The default setting is

Enabled

.

External Cache

This parameter enables or disables the external cache memory. The external cache is incorporated in the CPU module.

CACHE SCHEME

This parameter shows the cache scheme status only as

Write-back

mode.

Write-back

updates the cache but not the memory when there is a write instruction. It updates the memory only when there is an inconsistency between the cache and the memory.

Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for

To prevent memory address conflicts between the system and expansion boards, reserve this memory range for the use of either the system or an expansion board.


Memory Parity Mode

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.

2.9.2

PnP/PCI Options

The PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen:

For system board with LAN

PnP/PCI Ooptions

PCI IRQ Setting ........ [ Auto ]

INTA INTB INTC

PCI Slot 1 ............ [--] [--] [--]

PCI Slot 2 ............ [--] [--] [--]

PCI Slot 3 ............ [--] [--] [--]

PCI Slot 4 ............ [--] [--] [--]

Onboard LAN ........... [--]

AGP ................... [--]

INTD

[--]

[--]

[--]

[--]

PCI IRQ Sharing ........... [No]

VGA Palette Snoop ........ [Disabled]

Graphics Aperture Size .... [64] MB

Plug and Play OS .......... [Yes]

Reset Resource Assignments [No ]


For system board without LAN

PnP/PCI Ooptions

PCI IRQ Setting ......... [ Auto ]

INTA INTB INTC

PCI Slot 1 ............ [--] [--] [--]

PCI Slot 2 ............ [--] [--] [--]

PCI Slot 3 ............ [--] [--] [--]

PCI Slot 4 ............ [--] [--] [--]

PCI Slot 5 ............ [--] [--] [--]

AGP ................... [--]

INTD

[--]

[--]

[--]

[--]

[--]

PCI IRQ Sharing ........... [No]

VGA Palette Snoop ........ [Disabled]

Graphics Aperture Size .... [64] MB

Plug and Play OS .......... [Yes]

Reset Resource Assignments [No ]

PCI IRQ Setting

Select

Auto

to let BIOS automatically configure the plug-and-play

(PnP) devices installed on your system. Otherwise, select

Manual

.

Refer to your manual for technical information about the

PCI card.

PCI SLOTS

When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to

Auto

, these parameters specify the auto-assigned interrupt for each of the PCI devices. If you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to

Manual

, you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for each PCI device installed in your system.


ONBOARD LAN

When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to

Auto

, this parameter specifies the auto-assigned interrupt for the onboard LAN. If you set the

PCI IRQ Setting parameter to

Manual

, you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for the onboard LAN installed in your system.

AGP

This item shows the assigned interrupt for the onboard accelerated graphics port (AGP) controller.

PCI IRQ Sharing

Setting this parameter to

Yes

allows you to assign the same IRQ to two different devices. To disable the feature, select

No

.

If there are no IRQs available to assign for the remaining device function, we recommend that you enable this parameter.

VGA Palette Snoop

This parameter permits you to use the palette snooping feature if you installed more than one VGA card in the system.

The VGA palette snoop function allows the control palette register

(CPR) to manage and update the VGA RAM DAC (Digital Analog

Converter, a color data storage) of each VGA card installed in the system. The snooping process lets the CPR send a signal to all the

VGA cards so that they can update their individual RAM DACs. The signal goes through the cards continuously until all 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.

Graphics Aperture Size

This parameter determines the effective size of the graphics aperture.

Graphics aperture is the address range that the AGP video and the CPU use to manage graphical objects. The lowest setting is 8 MB and the highest is 256 MB.

Plug and Play OS

When this parameter is set to

Yes

, BIOS initializes only PnP boot devices such as SCSI cards. When set to

No

, BIOS initializes all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as sound cards.

Set this parameter to

Yes

only if your operating system is Windows 95.

Reset Resource Assignments


Yes

to avoid IRQ conflict when installing non-PnP or PnP ISA cards. This clears all resource assignments and allows

BIOS to reassign resources to all installed PnP devices the next time the system boots. After clearing the resource data, the parameter resets to

No

.

2.9.3

CPU Frequency

This parameter displays your CPU’s speed and bus frequency. It also allows you to specify the voltage setting for your current CPU. Selecting this option displays the following screen:


CPU Frequency

Bus Frequency..............66/100 MHz

CPU Multiple...............[3]

Processor Speed............xxx MHz

Bus Frequency

The bus frequency refers to the speed by which data is transferred between internal computer components and the CPU or the main memory of the CPU. A fast bus allows data to be transferred faster, which makes applications run faster.

CPU Multiple

This parameter sets the Core/bus ratio of your system. The clock speed of the bus does not necessarily equal the CPU’s (core). The bus clock speed is often slower than the CPU clock speed.

Processor Speed

The processor speed is the speed at which a microprocessor executes instructions. Clock speeds are expressed in megahertz (MHz), with 1

MHz being equal to 1 million cycles per second. The faster the clock, the more instructions the CPU can execute per second.


2.10

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:

System Security

Setup Password ............... [None]

Power-on Password ............ [None]

Operation Mode ............. [Normal]

Disk Drive Control

Floppy Drive ............... [Normal]

Hard Disk Drive ............ [Normal]

2.10.1

Setup Password

The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility.

To set or change a Password:

1.

Make sure that JP3 is set to 2-3 (bypass password). See figure 1-

2 for the location of JP3.

You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup password does not exist and JP3 is set to 1-2

(password check enabled).

By default, JP3 is set to 2-3 (Bypass password).


2.

Enable

the Setup Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the or window appears:

arrow key. The Setup Password

Setup Password

Enter your new Setup Password twice. Setup Password may be up to 7 characters long.

Enter Password .............. [xxxxxxx]

Enter Password again ........ [xxxxxxx]

Set or Change Password

3. Type a password in the Enter Password field. The password may consist of up to seven characters.

Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

4. Press . Retype your password in the Enter Password again field to verify your first entry.

5. Highlight Set or Change Password and press

.

6. Press to return to the System Security menu and then press

again to exit Setup. The Exit Setup screen appears:

Exit Setup

Settings have been changed.

Do you want to save to CMOS settings?

[Yes] [No]


7. Press

Yes

to save your settings and exit the Setup Utility. Your password will be saved to CMOS.

For the password to take effect you must set jumper JP3 to 1-2 (Check password):

1.

Turn off and unplug the computer.

2. Open the computer housing and set JP3 to 1-2 (Check password) to check the password function. See figure 1-2 for the location of

JP3.

3. Close your computer’s housing and reboot your system.

The next time you want to enter the BIOS utility, you must key in your

Setup password.

To remove your Setup Password:

1.

Disable

the Setup Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the or

arrow key to select

None

.

2. Press to return to the System Security menu and then press

again to exit Setup. The Exit Setup screen appears:

Exit Setup


Do you want to save to CMOS settings?

[Yes] [No]

3. Press

Yes

to save your settings and exit Setup Utility. Your previous password will be removed from CMOS.


Remember to set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password) because you won’t be able to access

Setup Utility if a password does not exist and

JP3 is set to 1-2 (Check password).

To set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password):

1.


2. Open the computer housing and set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password) to bypass the password function. See figure 1-2 for the location of

JP3.

3. Close your computer’s housing and reboot your system.

To bypass 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.


2.

Open the computer housing and set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password) to bypass the password function. See figure 1-2 for the location of

JP3.

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

. Refer to the previous section for the procedure.


2.10.2

Power-on Password

The Power-on Password secures your system against unauthorized use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system. To set this password, enter the Setup Utility, select

System Security, and then highlight the Power-on Password parameter.

Follow the same procedure as in setting the Setup password.

Make sure to set JP3 to 1-2 to enable the

Power-on password.

Power-on Password

Enter your new Power-on Password twice. Power-on

Password may be up to 7 characters long.

Enter Password ............... [ ]

Enter Password again ......... [ ]

Set or Change Password

Operation Mode

This function lets you enable or disable the password prompt display.

When set to

Normal

, the password prompt appears before system boot. When set to

Keyboard Lock

, the password prompt does not appear; however, your system will not respond to any keyboard or mouse input until you enter the correct password.


2.10.3

Disk Drive Control

The disk drive control features allow you to control the floppy drive or the hard disk drive boot function to prevent loading operating systems or other programs from a certain drive while the other drives are operational

(under DOS mode only).

Table 2-2 lists the drive control settings and their corresponding functions.

Table 2-2 Drive Control Settings

Floppy Drive

Setting

Normal

Write Protect All Sectors

Write Protect Boot Sector

Description

Floppy drive functions normally

Disables the write function on all sectors

Disables the write function only on the boot sector

Hard Disk Drive

Setting

Normal

Write Protect All Sectors

Write Protect Boot Sector

Description

Hard disk drive functions normally

Disables the write function on all sectors

Disables the write function only on the boot sector


2.11

Load Default Settings

Use this option to load the default settings for the optimized system configuration. When you load the default settings, some of the parameters are grayed-out with their fixed settings. These grayed parameters are not user-configurable.

The following dialog box appears when you select Load Default Settings from the main menu:


Do you want to load default settings?

[Yes] [No]

Select

Yes

to load the default settings.

Select

No

to ignore the message and return to the BIOS utility.

2.12

Abort Settings Change

Use this option to disregard your changes to the BIOS and reload your previous settings.

The following dialog box appears when you select Abort Settings

Change from the main menu:


Do you want to abort settings change?

[Yes] [No]

Select

Yes

to disregard your changes and reload your previous settings. After reload, the main menu appears on screen.


Select

No

to ignore the message and return to the BIOS utility.

2.13

Exit Setup

Examine the system configuration values. When you are satisfied that all the values are correct, write them down. Store the recorded values in a safe place. In the future, if the battery loses power or the CMOS chip is damaged, you will know what values to enter when you rerun Setup.

Press to leave Setup Utility. The following dialog box appears:

Exit Setup

Do you really want to exit Setup?

[Yes] [No]

Use the arrow keys to select your response. Press .

If you made any changes to the Setup Utility, the dialog box below is displayed.

Exit Setup


Do you want to save CMOS settings?

[Yes] [No]

Use the arrow keys to select your response. Select

Yes

to save the changes in CMOS. Select

No

to retain the old configuration values.

Press to exit.


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