Acer Power 8400 Bedienungsanleitung

AcerPower 8400User’s GuideAp8400-e.book Page 1 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM

Table of Contents xWake-on LAN Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Chapter 3 Award BIOS . . . . .

Getting StartedChapter 1Ap8400-e.book Page 1 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM

This chapter gives you a general introduction to the system unit and tells you how to select a site and set up the system. It also includes a simple

3OverviewThe AcerPower 8400 is an all-in-one, high-performance system that supports the Intel Pentium III CPU. It utilizes the PCI (Peripheral Compon

Chapter 1Getting Started 4PreinstallationThe preinstallation process involves the following activities:❑Selecting a site❑Unpacking componentsSelectin

5FeaturesThe basic configuration consists of a system unit, a keyboard, a CD-ROM drive, a diskette drive, a fixed disk drive and a mouse.Front PanelTh

Chapter 1Getting Started 6Rear PanelThe figure below shows the system unit rear panel. No. Component No. Component1 Fan 10 Parallel port2 System m

7Internal ComponentsThe figure below shows the system unit internal components. No. Component No. Component1 Power supply 4 Hard disk drive2 Add-o

Chapter 1Getting Started 8Connecting System ComponentsCaution: Do not turn on the system main power switch on the rear panel of the system or plug t

9Connecting the MonitorPlug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel.Connecting the MousePlug the mouse cable into the mouse

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to n o ti f y any pe r so n of s u ch re v i s io n or

Chapter 1Getting Started 10Connecting the Printer (optional)Check your printer before you connect it to your system. If you have a parallel printer,

11Connecting Multimedia ComponentsYour system also supports optional multimedia features. Connect the multimedia components as shown below:Ap8400-e.b

Chapter 1Getting Started 12Connecting to the Network (optional)Your system may come with a LAN (Local Area Network) card for network connection. To

13Connecting USB Devices (optional)The USB ports on the rear panel enable the system to support additional serial devices without using up your system

Chapter 1Getting Started 14Turning On Your ComputerAfter you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn on your computer:1

153.Press the power button located on the front of the system unit. When the system finishes booting, the computer is ready for use.Ap8400-e.book Pa

Chapter 1Getting Started 16Turning Off Your Computer1.Turn off all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, e

17TroubleshootingIf you encounter a hardware problem, we recommend that you review the following suggestions before calling for service:General failur

Chapter 1Getting Started 18Printer doesn’t work❑Is the printer power turned off?❑Is the printer cable connected to the correct port (serial or parall

19Error MessagesIn the event that you receive an error message, do not continue using the computer. Note the message and take corrective action immed

iiiNoticesFCC NoticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Chapter 1Getting Started 20CMOS Checksum Error - Defaults loadedCMOS checksum error during post process. Press "F1" to ignore it or press

21Correcting Error ConditionsAs a general rule, the "Press F1 to continue" error message is caused by a configuration problem which can be e

Chapter 1Getting Started 22Caution: These commands are performed in DOS. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the DOS commands first be

System Board InformationChapter 2Ap8400-e.book Page 23 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM

This system board is uniquely-designed to support not only the common features found in today’s high-performance system boards, but the multimedia fun

25FeaturesThis high-performance system board comes with the following features: ❑Intel Pentium III processor with 512-KB second-level cache running at

Chapter 2System Board Information 26Board LayoutYour system board should look just like the following figure:The following table lists the components

27Jumpers and ConnectorsRefer to the following figure for the location of the jumpers and connectors on the system board: Panel Connector NOTE: PWLED

Chapter 2System Board Information 28Jumper Setting Connector Description Jumper Function and SettingsJP12 1-2 2-3SoundEnabled (default)Disabled JP14

29INSPK Internal speaker connector (reserved)MODEM-CN Mono-in (Pin 1-2) and Mic-out (Pin 3-4)BZ1 Onboard BuzzerWOM Wake-on-Modem connector (reserved)W

Notices ivUse ConditionsThis part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may

Chapter 2System Board Information 30Hard Disk SupportThe board comes with an enhanced PCI IDE controller that supports PIO mode 4 and Ultra DMA (Dire

31Audio FunctionFor its audio solution, the board comes with a PCI-based audio controller and the following ports:❑Mono microphone port❑Stereo line-in

Chapter 2System Board Information 32USB SupportUSB is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low and medium-speed peripherals (less tha

33Hardware Monitoring FunctionThe Hardware Monitoring function allows you to check the system resources, either locally or in a computer network, by u

Chapter 2System Board Information 34Wake-on Modem FunctionThe Wake-on Modem function enables the system to resume from shutdown or suspend mode by mo

35Wake-on LAN FunctionThis system board implements a WOL connector. To use the LAN Wake-up function, you need to install a network card that supports

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Award BIOS Chapter 3Ap8400-e.book Page 37 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM

This chapter contains detailed discussion about the Award BIOS utility. You will need this information for reconfiguring your system or for resetting

39The Award BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your system’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). It supports a jumper-less des

vcord 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 e

Chapter 3Award BIOS 40Entering SetupTo enter Setup, press Ctrl-Alt-Esc during the POST (Power-on self-test). The “BIOS Setup” main menu then appears

41Standard CMOS SetupThe Standard CMOS Setup sets the basic system parameters such as the date, time, and the hard disk type. Use the arrow keys to h

Chapter 3Award BIOS 42Hard Disk Type Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary SlaveThis item lets you select the IDE hard disk par

43Drive B Allows you to configure your floppy drive B.None360 KB, 5.25-inch1.2 MB, 5.25-inch720 KB, 3.5-inch 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch2.88 MB, 3.5-inchFloppy

Chapter 3Award BIOS 44BIOS Features Setup The table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and sugg

45Boot Sequence This parameter allows you to specify the system boot up search sequence. The hard disk IDs are listed below:C: Primary masterD: Primar

Chapter 3Award BIOS 46Boot Up NumLock StatusSetting this parameter to On enables the numeric function of the numeric keypad. Set this parameter to O

47Security Option The System option limits access to both the System boot and BIOS setup. A prompt asking you to enter your password appears on the s

Chapter 3Award BIOS 48C800-CBFF ShadowCC00-CFFF ShadowD000-D3FF ShadowD400-D7FF ShadowD800-DBFF ShadowDC00-DFFF ShadowThese six items are for shadowi

49Chipset Features SetupCaution: Make sure you fully understand the items contained in this menu before you try to change anything. You may change th

Notices viYear 2000 Compliance StatementThe AcerPower 8400 carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies tha

Chapter 3Award BIOS 50 DRAM Clock Please refer to the table on page 51 to set the DRAM clock.CPU CLKCPU CLK +33CPU CLK -33Memory Hole This option let

51NOTE: The value in the Setup CPU Speed parameter may differ from the value in the CPU Speed Detected parameter. However, the actual running CPU spe

Chapter 3Award BIOS 52100 MHz PC100 CPU CLKCPU SDRAM Recommended SettingAp8400-e.book Page 52 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM

53Power Management SetupThe table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Par

Chapter 3Award BIOS 54Video Off After Turns off the video monitor after the selected power down option.SuspendN/ADozeStandbyVideo Off MethodThis dete

55Doze Mode This item lets you set the period of time after which the system enters into Doze mode. The system activity (or event) is detected by moni

Chapter 3Award BIOS 56Wake on LAN/ModemThis option allows you to enable or disable the wake on LAN/modem function. When Enabled, internal modem/LAN

57Power Management Mode Table Mode Doze Standby Suspend HDD Power DownMax Saving 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 15 min.Min Saving 1 min. 1 min. 1 min. 1 min.Ap8

Chapter 3Award BIOS 58PnP/PCI ConfigurationThe table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and sug

59IRQ3 (COM2)IRQ4 (COM1)IRQ5 (Network/Sound or Others)IRQ7 (Printer or Others)IRQ9 (Video or Others)IRQ10 (SCSI or Others)IRQ11 (SCSI or Others)IRQ12

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Chapter 3Award BIOS 60PCI#2 Access #1 RetryThis item is used to enable or disable AGP master retry disconnect. If enabled, AGP master will be disconn

61Load Setup DefaultsThe default setup values may not be the best setting for your motherboard, but these values are qualified as reliable settings,

Chapter 3Award BIOS 62Product InformationThis screen displays information about your system, like the product name, serial number, mainboard ID, main

63Integrated PeripheralsThe table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Par

Chapter 3Award BIOS 64Primary Master PIOPrimary Slave PIOSecondary Master PIOSecondary Slave PIOSetting these items to Auto activates the HDD speed a

65Onchip Legacy AudioThis item is used to enable or disable the onboard legacy audio. If enabled, the following parameters can be selected:SB I/O Base

Chapter 3Award BIOS 66Onboard Parallel PortThis item controls the onboard parallel port address and interrupt.Note: If you are using an I/O card with

67Password SettingA password prevents unauthorized use of your computer. If you set a password, the system prompts for the correct password before bo

Chapter 3Award BIOS 68IDE HDD Auto DetectionIf your system has an IDE hard drive, you can use this function to detect its parameters and enter them i

69Save & Exit SetupThis function automatically saves all CMOS values before leaving Setup.Ap8400-e.book Page 69 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM

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Chapter 3Award BIOS 70Exit without SavingUse this function to exit Setup without saving the CMOS value changes. Do not use this option if you want t

Upgrading the SystemChapter 4Ap8400-e.book Page 71 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM

This chapter tells you how to remove and replace the system housing, and to install optional components to upgrade the system. It gives brief and cle

73Installation PrecautionsBefore you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain importan

Chapter 4Upgrading the System 74Warning! Not turning off the system properly before you start installing the components may damage your system.Do no

75Opening the SystemCaution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preins

Chapter 4Upgrading the System 76Replacing the Housing Cover1.Align the cover’s hinges to the housing frame and then gently push it in. Slide it back

77Installing Additional MemoryThe three 168-pin sockets onboard support SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may install 32-MB, 64-MB, or 128-MB (single and double

Chapter 4Upgrading the System 78Installing a DIMM1.Open the clips on the socket.2.Align the DIMM with the socket. 3.Press the DIMM into the socket u

79Removing a DIMM1.Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM.2.Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket.Reconfigur

ixTable of ContentsNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiChapter 1 Getting Starte

Chapter 4Upgrading the System 80Upgrading the CPURemoving the CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 73 when installing or removing a system

813.Gently pull the CPU straight up from its socket. Ap8400-e.book Page 81 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM

Chapter 4Upgrading the System 82Installing the CPUNote: Observe the ESD precautions on page 73 when installing or removing a system component. Foll

832.Plug the fan/heatsink cable into the fan and thermal connectors. See “Jumpers and Connectors” on page 27 for the location of the connectors on th

Chapter 4Upgrading the System 84Replacing the Hard DiskFollow these steps to replace the hard disk drive:1.Remove the cover as shown on page 75.2.Det

854.Pull out the hard disk drive.5.Install a new 3.5-inch hard disk drive and connect the disk drive cable and power cable Ap8400-e.book Page 85 Fr

Chapter 4Upgrading the System 866.Secure the hard disk with the fours screws that you have previously removed.7.Reinstall the housing cover as shown

87Installing PCI and AGP Expansion CardsTo install a PCI or AGP Card:1.Locate an empty PCI or AGP slot on the system board.2.Remove the bracket on the

Chapter 4Upgrading the System 884.Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated