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Altos 1100 SeriesUser’s Guide

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guidex2.3.3 Main Board ID...2-92.3.4 Main Boa

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide3-63.3 Opening the Housing Panels3.3.1 Front PanelBefore opening the system housing, please referto section 1.6 for ESD

Chapter 3 System Housing3-73.3.2 Left PanelTo remove the left panel:1. Use a screw driver to remove the two screws securing it to the rear panel.2.

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide3-83.4 Installing Disk DrivesTurn off the power switch and unplug thepower cord before installing or removingdiskette dr

Chapter 3 System Housing3-94. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with two screws.5. Connect the diskette drive cables.3.4.2 5.25-inch

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide3-104. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with two screws.5. Connect the signal and power cables to t

Chapter 3 System Housing3-113.5 Installing an Expansion Board1. Remove an expansion slot bracket cover. Save the screw to secure theexpansion board.

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide3-123. Secure the board with the screw.

Chapter 3 System Housing3-133.6 Hard Disk Drive CageYour system comes equipped with a 3 drive, hot-pluggable cage that supportSCA connectors on the ha

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide3-143.6.1 Jumpers and ConnectorsThe following diagram shows the SCSI jumpers and connectors.JP4Jumper Setting FunctionJP

Chapter 3 System Housing3-15Connector DescriptionCN1 SCSI 68-pin P connector - InCN2 Front power LED connectorCN3 I2C Buffer connectorCN6 ReservedCN8

xi2.9 Date and Time...2-442.9.1 Date...

Index1IndexAAbort settings change, 2-49Advanced configuration, 2-21CPU speed configuration, 2-35Memory/cache configuration, 2-33Onboard devices config

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2FFast POST mode, 2-18Features, 1-1, 3-3Front panel, 3-3, 3-6Internal structure, 3-5Rear panel, 3-4Front panel, 3-3, 3-6

Index3Memory configurations, 1-17Memory parity mode, 2-7Memory test, 2-19Memory upgrade, 1-17Configurations, 1-17DIMM, installing, 1-18DIMM, removing,

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide4Main board S/N, 2-9Product name, 2-8System BIOS ID, 2-9System BIOS version, 2-9System S/N, 2-8Product name, 2-8RRear pa

Index5Disk drives, installing, 3-8Expansion board, installing, 3-11Features, 3-3Hard disk drive cage, 3-13Housing panels, opening, 3-6Standalone syste

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guidexii Index List of Figures1-1 System Board Layout...

xiii About This ManualThis user’s guide aims to give you the information you need to operate the systemproperly and tells you how to install internal

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guidexiv ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:, , Represents the actual keys that youhave to press

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-1Chapter 1 System Board 1.1 FeaturesThe Altos 1100 system board is a dual-processor system board built on an ATXbaseboar

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-2The system board supports two manageability features: Advanced ServerManager (ASM) Pro and Remote Diagnostic Manager

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-3 1.2 Major ComponentsThe system board has the following major components:• Supports dual Intel Pentium II processors•

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-4 1.3 System Board LayoutFigure 1-1 shows the system board components.Figure 1-1 System Board Layout 1 Mouse port 2

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-5 1.4 Jumpers and ConnectorsThis section describes the jumper and connector locations and settings. 1.4.1 Jumper and Conn

Altos 1100 Series User’s GuideiiDocument EDITION PART NUMBER DATEHistory First 49.AB700.001 November 1998CopyrightNoticeCopyright © 1998 by Acer Ameri

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-6Jumpers are prefixed “JP”. Connectors areprefixed “CN”. The blackened pin of ajumper or connector repr

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-7 1.4.3 Connector FunctionsTable 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respectivefunctions.Tabl

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-8Table 1-2 Connector Functions (continued)Connector FunctionCN30 RDM connectorCN31 ReservedCN32 ReservedCN33 RDM conne

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-9 1.5 Front Panel ConnectorsThe following figure shows the pin orientation of the front-panel connectors.Figure 1-3 Front

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-10 1.6 Installing Optional ComponentsBefore you install any system component, please read the following sections.Thes

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-11 1.6.1 ESD PrecautionsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansionboards, and other c

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-12 1.6.3 Post-installation InstructionsObserve the following procedures after installing a system component:1. Check

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-13 1.7 Installing the Pentium II ProcessorFollow these steps to install a Pentium II processor into the socket on the CPUb

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-142. Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module into place.Figure 1-5 Securing the Pentium II Proces

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-152. Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket.Figure 1-7 Removing the Pentium II Processor

iiiWarranty/Limitation of LiabilityAny software described in this manual is licensed “as is” and Acer and its suppliers disclaim any andall warranties

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-16 1.9 Installing the Termination BoardWhen you use only one CPU, you must have a termination board installed in thee

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-17 1.10 Memory UpgradeThe four 168-pin sockets onboard support Registered PC100 ECC SDRAM-typeDIMMs. You may install 128

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-18 1.10.2 Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM, align it with the socket and press it down until the holdingclips secur

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-19Figure 1-10 Removing a DIMM 1.10.4 Reconfiguring the SystemReconfigure the system after installing or removing DIMMs.Fol

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-20 1.11 Installing Expansion Cards 1.11.1 Installing 32 Bit PCI CardsTo install 32 bit PCI cards:1. Locate the PCI

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-21 1.11.2 Installing an AGP CardWhen installing an AGP card, make sure that the IRQ required by the card is notalready ass

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-22 1.12 ASM ProASM Pro is a server management tool based on industry standards. It isdesigned to help server supervi

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-23 1.13 Remote Diagnostic ManagementRemote Diagnostic Manager (RDM) is a server management tool that usesmodems and teleph

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-24Figure 1-13 Installing the RDM ModuleRefer to the RDM User’s Guide for detailed instructions on RDM installation.

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-25 1.14 Error MessagesDo not continue using the computer if you receive an error message of any type.Note the message and

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guideiv IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.2. Follow all wa

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-26Table 1-4 System Error MessagesMessage ActionCMOS Battery Error Replace the battery or contactyour dealer.CMOS Check

Chapter 1 – System Board 1-27Table 1-4 System Error Messages (continued)Message ActionMemory Error at:MMMM:SSSS:OOO(W:XXXX, R:YYYY)where:M: MB, S: S

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide1-28 1.14.3 Correcting Error ConditionsAs a general rule, if an error message says "Press F1 to continue," it

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-1Chapter 2 BIOS UtilityMost systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There isno need to run Setu

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-2BIOS UtilitySystem InformationProduct InformationDisk DrivesPower ManagementStartup ConfigurationAdvanced Configurati

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-32.2 System InformationThe following screen appears if you select System Information from the mainmenu.System Information P

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-4The following screen shows page 2 of the System Information menu.System Information Page 2/2Serial Port 1 ...

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-52.2.2 Processor SpeedThe Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of the CPU currently installedin your system. The s

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-62.2.7 Floppy Drive BThis parameter specifies the system’s current floppy drive B settings. Forinformation on how to c

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-7Memory TypeThis parameter indicates the type of memory installed in the system.2.2.13 Serial Port 1This parameter indicate

vrating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15amperes.11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet s

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-82.2.18 Onboard USBThis parameter specifies whether the onboard USB controller is enabled or not.For information on ho

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-92.3 Product InformationThe Product Information contains general data about the system. It includes theproduct name, seria

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-102.3.3 Main Board IDThis parameter specifies the system board’s identification number.2.3.4 Main Board S/NThis parame

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-112.4 Disk DrivesThe Disk Drives menu lets you configure the system hard disk and disk drivesettings. If your hard disk su

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-12From the Disk Drives screen, select the IDE Primary Channel Master, IDEPrimary Channel Slave, the IDE Secondary Chan

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-132.4.1 Floppy DrivesTo configure the first floppy drive (drive A), highlight the Floppy Drive Aparameter. Press or key

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-14Slave item (or the IDE Secondary Channel Slave) if you want to configure an IDEdevice set as slave.To configure an I

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-15To configure an IDE device designated as slave:1. Select the IDE Primary Channel Slave (or the IDE Secondary Channel Sla

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-16Hard Disk 32-bit AccessEnabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the32-bit hard dis

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-172.5 Power ManagementThe Power Management menu lets you configure the system power managementfeatures.The following screen

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guidevi14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord (provided in yourkeyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. I

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-18allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on the hard disk) for the disk to return to normalspeed. Set this parameter to Off

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-192.6 Startup ConfigurationThe Startup Configuration allows you to specify your preferred setting forbootup.The following s

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-202.6.2 Silent BootThis parameter enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When set to Enabled,BIOS is in graphi

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-212.6.6 System Boot DriveThis parameter allows you to specify the system search sequence. The selectionsare:• Drive A the

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-222.7 Advanced ConfigurationThe Advanced Configuration option allows you to configure the advancedsystem memory functi

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-232.7.1 Onboard Devices ConfigurationThe Onboard Devices Configuration allows you to configure the onboardcommunication por

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-24The following screen shows page 2 of the Onboard Devices Configuration menu:Onboard Devices Configuration Page 2/2On

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-25Base AddressThis function lets you set a logical base address for serial port 1. The options are:• 3F8h• 2F8h• 3E8h•

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-26IRQThis function lets you assign an interrupt for serial port 2. The options are IRQ 3and 4. The default setting i

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-27The Base Address and IRQ parameters areconfigurable only if Parallel Port is enabled.If you install an add-on

viiFCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference StatementNote:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital devi

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-28Operation ModeThis item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Table 2-1 liststhe different ope

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-29When disabled, it deactivates the connected devices. The default setting isEnabled.Onboard IDE Secondary ChannelThis par

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-30analog semiconductor technologies and with limited digital capabilities. Enablingthis feature will reserve IRQ9 for

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-31PnP/PCI System Configuration Page 2/2PCI IRQ Sharing ... [No]VGA Palette Snoop ... [Disabled]Grap

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-32Make sure that the interrupt you assign to thevarious PCI slots are not used by otherdevices to avoid conflic

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-33If there are no IRQs available to assign forthe remaining device function, werecommend that you enable this p

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-34VGA Palette SnoopThis parameter permits you to use the palette snooping feature if you installedmore than one VGA ca

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-352.7.3 Memory/Cache ConfigurationThe Memory/Cache Configuration allows you to specify the appropriate settingsfor your sys

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-36System BIOS CacheableSet this parameter to Enabled if you want the system BIOS to run directly fromthe cache memory,

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-372.7.4 CPU Speed ConfigurationThe CPU Speed Configuration allows you to specify the appropriate settings foryour system me

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guideviii Table of ContentsChapter 1 System Board1.1 Features...

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-38million cycles per second. The faster the clock, the more instructions the CPU canexecute per second.2.7.5 System E

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-39Clear Event LogClears the event log whenever the event log area is full. The default setting isDisabled.View Event LogsO

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-40System Event Configuration Page 2/2Critical Event ProcessStop POST after CPU or Memory Reducton [Disabled]Halt Syste

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-412.8 System Security SetupThe Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorizedaccess to the system

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-422.8.1 Disk Drive ControlThe disk drive control features allow you to control the floppy drive or the harddisk drive

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-432.8.2 Setup PasswordThe Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility.Setting a Password1. Make sure t

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-44After setting the password, the system automatically sets the Setup Passwordparameter to Present.7. Press to exit

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-45Bypassing the Setup PasswordIf you forget your setup password, you can bypass the password security featureby hardware.

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-46will not respond to any keyboard or mouse input until you enter the correctpassword.

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-472.9 Date and TimeThe real-time clock keeps the system date and time. After setting the date andtime, you do not need to

ix1.14 Error Messages...1-241.14.1 Software Error Messages...

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-48• Year 00 to 992.9.2 TimeHighlight the items on the Time parameter and press or to set the timefollowing the h

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-492.10 Remote Diagnostic ConfigurationPlease refer to the Remote Diagnostic Manager (RDM) User's Guide for moreinforma

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-50The following is the second of two Remote Diagnostic Configuration screens inthe BIOS utility. It shows the remote

Chapter 2 - BIOS Utility 2-512.11 Load Setup Default SettingsUse this option to load the default settings for the optimized systemconfiguration. When

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide2-522.12 Abort Settings ChangeUse this option to disregard your changes to the BIOS and reload your previoussettings.The

Chapter 3 System Housing3-1Chapter 3 System HousingThis chapter describes the features of the IDM housing and tells you how toinstall the basic syst

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide3-23.1 Standalone SystemFor a stand-alone system, rotate the feet outward to stabilize the housing.

Chapter 3 System Housing3-33.2 Features3.2.1 Front PanelKeylockPanel Door

Altos 1100 Series User’s Guide3-43.2.2 Rear PanelPower ConnectorCOM portslotsExpansion PortSlotsVideo ConnectionSCSI Expansion SlotsHousing FanSystem

Chapter 3 System Housing3-53.2.3 Internal StructureThe figure below shows the housing internal structure and some of the basicsystem components.Power