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AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guidex5.7 Remote Device Manager (RDM)...5-285.8 Load Setup Defaul
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-26Non-PnP ISA Card Configuration Page 2/3I/O Region100h-10Fh .. [No ] 200h-20Fh . [No ] 300h-30Fh .. [No ]110h-11Fh .. [
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-27Refer to your non-PnP ISA card manualwhen setting the following parameters. 5.6.1 IRQ/DMAThis parameter allows you to ass
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-28 5.7 Remote Device Manager (RDM)The following screens show the Remote Device Manager Setup parameters. Ifthis featur
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-29 5.8 Load Setup Default SettingsUse this option to load the default settings for the optimized systemconfiguration. When
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-30 5.9 Leaving SetupExamine the system configuration values. When you are satisfied that all thevalues are correct, wr
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-1Chapter 6 UtilitiesThis chapter describes the following utilities:• Acer Server Manager (ASM) Pro• Remote Device Manager (
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-2 6.2 Remote Device Manager (RDM) Remote Device Manager (RDM) is a network management tool that utilizesmodems and tele
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-3 6.3 EISA Configuration Utility (ECU)The EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) is a program that allows you to easilyconfigure you
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-4 Making Menu SelectionsYou can either use the keyboard or the mouse (if a mouse driver was loaded) tomake menu selecti
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-5 Using the mouseA mouse driver must be loaded in order touse the mouse. When you access the ECUthrough Acer StartUp, a mouse
xiAppendix A System Resources ...A-1A.1 Memory Map...
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-6 6.3.1 Starting the ECU1. You can access the ECU two ways:• From the Acer StartUp main menu, click on the EISA Confi
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-7 6.3.2 ECU Main Menu Steps in Configuring Your ComputerSteps in configuring your computerStep 1: Important EISA configurati
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-8 Main Menu Selections Step 1: Important EISA Configuration InformationThis selection is highlighted when you first en
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-9Additional information is available in the Help sub-menus that automaticallydisplay at the bottom right of the window. The He
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-10Listed are the board and options detected in yourcomputer.Press INSERT to add the boards or options whichcould not be
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-11Press ↑ and ↓ to see all information.Press ENTER to edit the functions of the highlighteditem.Press F6 to edit its resour
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-12 Step 4: Examine Switches or Print ReportThis selection lists the boards installed in your computer. Figure 6-5 sho
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-13 Step 5: Save and ExitFigure 6-6 shows the Save and Exit screen. Press Enter to save your configurationand exit the ECU pro
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-14 6.3.3 Configuring Your Computer for the First TimeFollow these steps when configuring your computer for the first ti
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-154. To view the switch and jumper settings, highlight the board marked with anarrow and press Enter. The switch/jumpers sett
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guidexii List of Figures1-1 Pentium Pro Processor Architecture...1-21-2 S
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-168. Select Step 5: Save and Exit, then press Enter. The following screen appears.Figure 6-8 Save and Exit9. To save
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-17 6.3.4 Adding or Removing BoardsEach time you add or remove a board, you must reconfigure the computer usingthe EISA Configu
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-182. If you want to add or have already added a board, highlight a slot and pressh to select an option from the list th
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-19If you inserted a different diskette, rememberto reinsert the ECU diskette after printing iscomplete.9. Press F10 when you a
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-20 6.3.5 Configuring MemoryEach time you change your system’s memory configuration, you mustreconfigure the computer us
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-21System Memory Functions16 - 64MB System Memory(*) Enabled( ) DisabledPress F6 to edit the resources (IRQs, DMAs, I/O ports or
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-2264MB is the total amount that can be configured within each memoryfunction parameter. Therefore, for the 16 - 64MB par
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-236. Press F10 when you are through. The ECU main menu, Steps in ConfiguringYour Computer, reappears.7. Select Step 5: Save a
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-24 Advanced MenusPress F7 from the View or Edit Details screen to display the Advanced menu.This menu contains four opt
Chapter 6 - Utilities6-25 Set verification mode menuThis option allows you to specify whether your computer’s configuration shouldbe checked each tim
xiii4-2 Jumper and Connector Locations...4-34-3 VRM Settings for CPU1 (3.3V for 200 MHz)...
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide6-26 6.3.7 What To Do If Your Nonvolatile Memory Is InvalidIf the nonvolatile memory has become invalid or it has not bee
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-1Chapter 7 SCSISelect Configuration Utility 7.1 The SCSISelect Configuration UtilityThe SCSISelect conf
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-2Table 7-1 Default Settings for SCSI Controller and All DevicesGlobal Settings for SCSI Controller and All Devices Defau
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-3 7.1.2 When to Use the SCSISelect UtilityUse the SCSISelect utility if you need to• Change any of the
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-4 7.2 SCSISelect Utility OptionsWhen the SCSISelect utility detects the AIC-7880 SCSI controller in yourcomputer, it di
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-5 7.2.1 Configure/View Host Adapter Settings MenuThe Configure/View Host Adapter Settings menu lists th
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-6Use the cursor (↑ ↓) to move to your selection. Press Enter to display a pop-upmenu of choices or to make selections. P
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-7Each SCSI device on the SCSI bus, including the SCSI controller, must be set to aunique SCSI ID. The SC
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-8The SCSI controller always checks parity when reading from the SCSI bus toverify the correct transmission of data from
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-9Arrow keys to move cursor, <Enter> to select option, <Esc> to exit ( =default)Adaptec AI
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuidexivB-2 Jumper J3 Settings...B-3B-3 Jumpe
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-10Arrow keys to move cursor, <Enter> to select option, <Esc> to exit ( =default)Adaptec AIC7880 Ultra/Ult
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-11Arrow keys to move cursor, <Enter> to select option, <Esc> to exit ( =default)Adaptec A
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-12 Initiate Sync NegotiationThis option determines whether the SCSI controller initiates synchronousnegotiation with th
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-13In most cases, you can use the maximum value of 20.0. If the SCSI controller is setnot to negotiate fo
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-14 Initiate Wide NegotiationThis option allows communication between all devices (lower 8-bit or upper 8-bit)on the wid
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-15If this option is enabled for more than one SCSI device, the Start Unit Commandis sent first to the de
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-16 Advanced Configuration OptionsWhen you select Advanced Configuration Options, a screen similar to Figure 7-8appears.
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-17The SCSI controller BIOS must be enabled if you want the computer to boot froma SCSI hard disk drive c
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-18 Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByteThis option allows you to enable or disable extended translatio
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-19 BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROMWhen this option is enabled, a bootable CD-ROM device may be used to
xv List of Tables1-1 LED Indicator Description...1-101-2 LCD Messages...
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-20 7.2.2 SCSI Disk UtilitiesWhen you select SCSI Disk Utilities from the Options menu the SCSISelect utilityscans the S
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-21 Format DiskThe Format Disk utility performs a low-level format on disk devices.Most SCSI disk device
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-22 7.3 Configuring Multiple SCSI ControllersThe AHA-2940/W/UW SCSI controller isused as an example in the followingdisc
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-23 7.4 Disk Drives Over 1 Gbyte 7.4.1 Extended TranslationAdaptec SCSI controllers have always support
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-24 7.4.3 When to Use Extended Translation With MS-DOS 5.0 and AboveNetWare 386 (versions 3.0 and above) and the versio
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-25 7.5 SCSI Troubleshooting ChecklistThe AIC-7880 SCSI controller has been tested for compatibility wit
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-26 7.6 BIOS Startup MessagesAfter you have configured your SCSI controller, the SCSI controller BIOS displaysa message
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-273. Perform a SCSI low-level format with the Format Disk utility under SCSIDisk Utilities in the SCSIS
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-28 7.6.2 Start unit request failed.The BIOS was unable to send a Start Unit Command to the device. Run theSCSISelect ut
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-29 Booting the Computer from a SCSI DriveThe following items may apply for multipleSCSI controller conf
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guidexvi ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:a, e, s, etc. Represents the actual keys that youhave to
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide7-30 Using a Standard Drive as C and a SCSI Drive as D• Use the Setup program to map the second standard hard disk (if o
Chapter 7 - SCSISelect Configuration Utility7-31• Try enabling Include in BIOS Scan in the SCSI Device Configuration optionof the SCSISelect utility.
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Appendix A - System Resources A-1Appendix A System Resources A.1 Memory MapTable A-1 System Memory MapAddress Size Function0000000 ~ 009FFFF 640 KB s
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideA-2 A.2 I/O Address MapTable A-2 System I/O Address MapAddress Range (hex) Device000 ~ 01F DMA controller 1020 ~ 027 Inte
Appendix A - System Resources A-3Table A-2 System I/O Address Map (continued)Address Range (hex) Device0CFC PCI configuration data regulation1F0 ~ 1F7
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideA-4 A.3 Interrupt ChannelsTable A-3 Interrupt ChannelsChannel FunctionIRQ0 Timer output 0IRQ1 KeyboardIRQ2 ReservedIRQ3
Appendix A - System Resources A-5 A.4 System Default ConfigurationThe following tables show your system’s factory default configuration.Table A-4 Bas
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideA-6Table A-6 Advanced System Configuration (Page 1/1)Parameter Default SettingE0000h - FFFFFh EnabledC0000h - C7FFFh Enabl
Appendix A - System Resources A-7Table A-7 PCI System ConfigurationParameter Default SettingPCI IRQ Setting AutoPCI Slots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Not Con
Chapter 1 - System Introduction1-1Chapter 1 System Introduction 1.1 FeaturesThe AcerAltos 19000 is a powerful 64-bit dual-processor capable system
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideA-8Table A-8 System SecurityParameter Default SettingDisk Drive ControlDiskette Drive NormalFixed Disk Drive NormalSystem
Appendix A - System Resources A-9 Table A-9 EISA Configuration Utility - ECUParameter Default SettingStep 3: View or edit detailsBase System Memory 6
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Appendix B - SCSI Backplane Boards B-1Appendix B SCSI Backplane BoardsThere are two SCSI backplane boards standard in the AcerAltos 19000. The SCSIba
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideB-2B.2 Layout0PowerConnectorsSCSI Channel 1SCSI Channel 2SCSI Channel OutChannel ConfigurationSwitchesSCSI Drive SlotTermi
Appendix B - SCSI Backplane Boards B-3B.3 Jumper SettingsThe backplane has two jumpers, J3 and J4, that allow you to select the terminatorpower source
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideB-4B.4 Hard Disk ID FeatureClosing the P3 pins on jumper J4 on the SCSI backplane board sets sevenadditional SCSI drive ID
Appendix B - SCSI Backplane Boards B-5B.5 Channel ConfigurationYou may configure each backplane as single-channel (combine) or dual-channel(split) bac
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideB-6Table B-2 Terminator Settings for Single-Channel ConfigurationTerminator SettingWith External DeviceRA1, RA2, RA3RA4, R
Appendix B - SCSI Backplane Boards B-7Dual-Channel ConfigurationIn a dual-channel configuration, channel 1 supports the devices in slots 0 to 2, andch
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide1-2 Advanced Peripheral Interrupt Controller (APIC)The APIC unit inside the CPU, along with an I/O APIC unit, facilitates
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideB-8B.6 Installing a SCSI Hard DiskThe system supports hot-pluggable drive trays.Follow these steps to install a SCSI hard
Appendix B - SCSI Backplane Boards B-93. Pull the drive tray handle down.4. Pull the drive tray out.Figure B-8 Pulling Out a Hot-plug Drive Tray5.
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideB-106. Place the drive on the tray and connect the SCSI cable, drive ID cable, andpower cable. Make sure that all cables
Appendix B - SCSI Backplane Boards B-117. Install the tray into the drive bay, pushing it gently until it reaches theconnector on the backplane board
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideB-129. Push the drive tray switch to the Lock/Power On position.Figure B-11 Locking the Drive Tray SwitchB.7 Using the Ho
Appendix B - SCSI Backplane Boards B-133. Take the defective drive out of the tray.4. Configure the new hard disk. If you are not using an ID cable
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Appendix C - Power Subsystem C-1Appendix C Power SubsystemThe power subsystem consists of a power backplane, swappable power supplymodules, and an opt
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideC-2 C.1 Power Supply UpgradeThe basic system comes with two 400-watt power supply modules installed. Thepower subsystem
Appendix C - Power Subsystem C-33. Pull-out the metal bar from the lower end and unhook the upper end from thehousing roof.Figure C-2 Pulling Out the
Chapter 1 - System Introduction1-3 1.1.2 System ArchitectureThe system bus, PCI buses, EISA bus, PCI bridge (PB), memory controller (MC),PCI/EISA Bri
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideC-4Figure C-3 Installing a Power Supply Module6. Press the holding clips inward to lock the power supply module.Figure C-
Appendix C - Power Subsystem C-57. Reinstall the metal bar by inserting the hook into the rail on the housing roof.Figure C-5 Reinstalling the Metal
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideC-68. Secure the lower end of the bar to the housing using two screws.Figure C-6 Securing the Metal Bar with Screws9. Re
Appendix C - Power Subsystem C-7 C.3 Removing a Power Supply ModuleShould a power supply module become defective, remove the power supply andreplace
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideC-84. Firmly hold onto the clips to pull the power supply module out.Figure C-8 Removing the Power Supply Module5. Insta
Appendix C - Power Subsystem C-9 C.4 Power Cable ConnectionsThe power backplane is complete with connectors to accommodate the powercables for all th
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideC-10Figure C-9 illustrates the power cables that connect to the system board.System BoardPower SubsystemFigure C-9 System
Appendix C - Power Subsystem C-11Figure C-10 shows the system board, SCSI backplane board, front panel board,and power subsystem interconnections.Syst
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideC-12 C.5 Installing a Charger Board and a Battery BoxTurn off the system and disconnect the AC power cord beforeopening t
Appendix C - Power Subsystem C-135. Remove the screws that secure the charger compartment metal cover.Figure C-11 Removing the Charger Compartment Me
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideiiDocument EDITION PART NUMBER DATEHistory First Edition 49.AA985.001 August 1996CopyrightNoticeCopyright © 1996 by Acer A
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide1-4 System BusThe system bus is the CPU’s major connection to all the system devices, primarilythe PCI and EISA bridges,
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideC-146. Align the charger board with the rails in the charger compartment, then insertit until the edge connector reaches
Appendix C - Power Subsystem C-157. Press the holding clip inward to lock the charger board into the enclosure.Figure C-13 Locking the Charger Board8
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideC-169. Firmly hold the battery box with both hands and insert it into the bottomcompartment, below the charger.Be careful
Appendix C - Power Subsystem C-1711. Attach the charger compartment metal cover and secure it with screws.Figure C-15 Attaching the Charger Compartme
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideC-18 Removing a Battery BoxFollow these steps to remove a battery box from the power supply rack:1. Remove the screws th
Index1IndexAAdding memory, 4-11Advanced Peripheral Interrupt Controller(APIC), 1-2Advanced system configuration, 5-2, 5-13, A-6ASM Pro, 6-1Auto config
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide2EISA Configuration Utility (ECU), 6-1, 6-3Entering setup, 5-2ESD precautions, 3-10Expansion ROM region, 5-25, 5-27Externa
Index3Mouse, 2-6NNum lock after boot, 5-4, 5-11OOnboard communication ports, 5-16, 5-18Onboard PS/2 mouse (IRQ12), 5-16, 5-20Onboard SCSI, 5-23, 5-24O
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide4Options, 7-4Running, 7-3SCSI device configuration, 7-10, 7-11, 7-27, 7-29, 7-31SCSI disk utilities, 7-10, 7-20,7- 27SCSI
Index5WWhen to Use the SCSISelect Utility, 7-3
Chapter 1 - System Introduction1-5 PCI Bridge (PB)The PCI Bridge (PB) is an I/O subsystem solution for high-performance systems.The PB translates tra
P/N 46.AA985.103 (1 of 4) June 4, 1997Release NoteAcerAltos 19000 UpdateThank you for purchasing an AcerAltos 19000 server. We want to provide youwit
P/N 46.AA985.103 (2 of 4) June 4, 1997RDM LED LocationThe figure below shows the location of the RDM LED indicator. This indicatorremains lit (on) wh
P/N 46.AA985.103 (3 of 4) June 4, 1997RDM BIOS UtilityThe current RDM BIOS screen is similar to the following two screens. Refer toChapter 2 of the RD
P/N 46.AA985.103 (4 of 4) June 4, 1997Advanced Server Manager (ASM) ProReferences in the AcerAltos 19000 User's Guide to Acer Server Manager (ASM
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide1-6 1.1.5 Redundant Power Supply SubsystemThe system ships with two load-sharing power supply modules. Load sharingsigni
Chapter 1 - System Introduction1-7 1.2 External Configuration 1.2.1 Front PanelThe system front panel is divided into two sections. The upper front
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide1-8 Front Panel FeaturesFigure 1-4 gives a closer look at the upper front panel features.5.25-inchDrive BaysLED Indicator
Chapter 1 - System Introduction1-9 5.25-inch Drive BaysTwo empty 5.25-inch drive bays allow installation of additional externally-accessible devices.
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide1-10 LED IndicatorsTable 1-1 LED Indicator Description (Right to Left)LED Icons DescriptionPower Status Green Indicates t
Chapter 1 - System Introduction1-11Table 1-2 lists the LCD messages from the system BIOS and the microcontroller atpower on.Table 1-2 LCD MessagesMess
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide1-12Table 1-2 LCD Messages (continued)Message DescriptionAC Power Fails ! When this message appears, it indicatesthere is
Chapter 1 - System Introduction1-13Figure 1-5 RDM Button 1.2.2 Rear PanelThe rear panel includes connectors for the keyboard, mouse, VGA monitor,prin
iiiWarranty/Limitation of LiabilityAny software described in this manual is licensed “as is” and Acer and its suppliers disclaim any andall warranties
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Chapter 2 - Setting Up the System2-1Chapter 2 Setting Up the System 2.1 Pre-installation 2.1.1 Selecting a SiteBefore unpacking and installing the
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide2-2 2.1.2 Checking the Package ContentsCheck the following items from the package:• AcerAltos 19000 System• AcerAltos 1
Chapter 2 - Setting Up the System2-3 2.1.3 Preparing the System UnitDo the following to begin setting up the system:1. Unlock the front wheels and m
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide2-43. Connect the power cable to the power socket on the rear panel and connectthe other end to a grounded outlet.Figure
Chapter 2 - Setting Up the System2-5 2.2 Basic ConnectionsThe system unit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor constitute the basic system.Connect these per
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide2-6 2.2.2 MouseFigure 2-4 Connecting a Mouse
Chapter 2 - Setting Up the System2-7 2.2.3 VGA MonitorFigure 2-5 Connecting a VGA Monitor
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide2-8 2.3 System StartupAfter making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all therequired cables, yo
Chapter 2 - Setting Up the System2-9 2.3.2 Turning On the System PowerTo power on the system, press the power switch on the front panel. The systems
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideivIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.2. Follow all warni
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide2-10Aside from the self-test messages, you can determine if the system is in goodcondition by checking if the following oc
Chapter 2 - Setting Up the System2-11The system has two microswitches located inside the lower front corners of thehousing. The microswitches connect
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide2-12Figure 2-8 Microswitch Location☛ ☛ Loose or improperly connected internal power cables.✔ Refer to Appendix C for the
Chapter 3 - System Housing3-1Chapter 3 System HousingThe system housing is heavy-duty steel chassis in a twin-tower design. Thespacious housing boa
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide3-2 Left PanelThe main part of the left panel houses the system board, memory board, andexpansion boards. In the rear se
Chapter 3 - System Housing3-3 Right PanelThe power subsystem fills up most of the right panel. It consists of a powerbackplane and a metal rack that
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide3-4 3.2 Removing the Housing DoorsThe system housing has four doors, two on the front, one on the left panel, andone on t
Chapter 3 - System Housing3-5The doors are attached to the main housing by screwless hinges. Follow thesesteps to remove a door.1. Unlock the door w
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide3-6Figure 3-5 Removing the Upper Front Panel CoverFigure 3-6 Removing the Upper Front Panel Door12
Chapter 3 - System Housing3-7Figure 3-7 Removing the Lower Front Panel Door
v12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removingcovers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer a
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide3-8 3.3 SCSI Backplane BoardsThere are two SCSI backplane boards standard in the AcerAltos 19000. Thissection gives a br
Chapter 3 - System Housing3-9 3.4 Front Panel BoardThe system includes a front panel controller board that serves as an interface tothe internal syst
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide3-10 3.5 Power SubsystemThis section gives a brief description of the power subsystem. Refer to AppendixC for a detailed
Chapter 3 - System Housing3-11 3.7 Installing Additional DevicesThe housing supports one 3.5-inch and three 5.25-inch devices. The empty drivebays o
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide3-123. Insert the drive into the bay.Figure 3-10 Installing an Additional Externally-Accessible Device4. Connect the dri
Chapter 3 - System Housing3-13 3.8 Installing an Expansion BoardFollow these steps to install a PCI expansion board:1. Remove the bracket cover oppo
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide3-14Figure 3-12 Installing a PCI Expansion Board5. Follow the same steps when installing an EISA board. Just make sure t
Chapter 4 - System Board 4-1Chapter 4 System Board4.1 Major ComponentsThe system board carries all the major system components including the twosock
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide4-24.1.1 Layout1314151617181920222321262524 2827 1 29 30 3128123456789101112E1E2E3PC1PC2PC3PC4PC5PC6 1. Power connectors
Chapter 4 - System Board 4-34.1.2 Jumpers and ConnectorsFigure 4-2 shows the jumper and connector locations on the system board.Figure 4-2 Jumper and
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideviFCC Class A Radio FrequencyInterference StatementNote:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide4-4Table 4-1 Jumper SettingsJumper Setting FunctionOscillator Freq.J12 Open1-22-3*50 MHz60 MHz66 MHzSCSI FeatureJ13 OpenCl
Chapter 4 - System Board 4-5Voltage ID SettingsFigure 4-3 shows the settings of jumpers J2, J3, J4, and J5 to set CPU1 VRMconnector (J1) to 3.3V at 20
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide4-6Table 4-2 Voltage Identification CodesPentium Pro Pins VccpVID3 VID2 VID1 VID0(VDC)1111No CPU11102.111012.211002.310112
Chapter 4 - System Board 4-7Table 4-3 Connector FunctionsConnector FunctionCN1 3-pin power connectorCN2 10-pin power connectorCN3 10-pin power connect
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide4-84.1.3 Installing a Pentium Pro ProcessorThe basic system includes an Intel Pentium Pro processor installed in CPUsocket
Chapter 4 - System Board 4-94. Lift up the CPU socket lever.5. Look at the underside of the CPU and note the area where the pins are denseror closel
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide4-104.2 Memory BoardThe memory board comes already installed with the basic system. A total ofeight memory banks composed
Chapter 4 - System Board 4-114.2.2 Rules for Adding MemoryAdhere to the following rules when you add system memory.• Always install SIMMs from bank 0
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide4-124.2.3 Memory ConfigurationsTable 4-4 Memory ConfigurationsBank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 Bank 6 Bank 7Total
Chapter 4 - System Board 4-134.2.4 Installing a SIMMFollow these steps to install a SIMM:1. Carefully slip a SIMM at a 45° angle into a socket making
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AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide4-144.2.5 Removing a SIMMFollow these steps to remove a SIMM:1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the SIMM outward
Chapter 4 - System Board 4-154.2.6 Installing the Memory BoardFollow these steps to install the memory board:1. Align the memory board with the memor
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide4-163. Insert one end of the board holding clamp into the hole on the bracket behindthe disk drives.4. Align the clamp r
Chapter 4 - System Board 4-174.2.7 Reconfiguring the SystemEach time you change your system’s memory configuration, you must run Setupand the EISA Con
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Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-1Chapter 5 BIOS UtilityThe system is already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is noneed to run Setup w
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-2 5.1 Entering SetupTo enter Setup, press the key combination + + .You must press + + while thesystem is booting. T
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-3 5.2 Basic System ConfigurationSelect Basic System Configuration to input configuration values such as date,time, and disk
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-4Basic System Configuration Page 2/2Communication SettingsBaud Rate ... [9600] BPSParity ...
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-5 DateHighlight the items on the date parameter and press or to set the datefollowing the month-day-year format.Valid v
AcerAltos 19000 User’s GuideviiiChapter 3 System Housing...3-13.1 Internal Structure...
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-6 5.2.2 Diskette DrivesTo enter the configuration value for the first diskette drive (drive A), highlight theDiskette D
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-7 5.2.3 Hard Disk DrivesMove the highlight bar to the hard disk 0 parameter to configure the first harddisk (drive C). Pre
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-8The next time you boot the system, the BIOS utility does not have to auto-configure your hard disk as it detects the sa
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-9 5.2.4 System MemoryThe system automatically detects the total amount of onboard memory during thePOST and sets the memory
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-10 5.2.7 Communication SettingsThe Communication Settings parameters allow you to set the baud rate, parity,stop bit, a
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-11 5.2.8 Enhanced IDE Features Hard Disk Size > 504 MBThis enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS and Windows 3.xenv
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-12 5.2.11 Memory TestWhen set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM testduring the POST routine
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-13 5.3 Advanced System ConfigurationThe Advanced System Configuration option allows you to configure theadvanced system mem
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-14 5.3.1 Shadow RAMThe system reserves 384 KB of random access memory (RAM) for the shadowRAM function. This parameter
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-15 Video Buffer Memory TypeThis parameter allows you to enable or disable the video cache buffer feature.When you set this
ix5.2.3 Hard Disk Drives...5-75.2.4 System Memory...
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-16 5.4 System Security SetupThe Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorizedaccess to the sy
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-17Table 5-1 Drive Control SettingsDiskette DriveSetting DescriptionNormal Diskette drive functions normallyWrite Protect All
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-18 5.4.2 Onboard Communication Ports Serial Port 1 Base AddressThis parameter enables serial port 1 as COM1 and sets i
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-19 Parallel Port Base AddressThe system has one parallel port. Table 5-4 lists the options for selecting theparallel port
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-20 Operation ModeThis item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Table 5-5 liststhe different ope
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-21 5.4.4 Setup PasswordThe Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility.Set system board jumper JP18 to
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-22 If You Forget the PasswordIf you forget your password, you must return the configuration values stored inCMOS to the
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-23 5.5 PCI System ConfigurationThe PCI System Configuration allows you to specify the settings for your PCIdevices.PCI Syst
AcerAltos 19000 User’s Guide5-24 PCI SlotsThese parameters allow you to specify the appropriate interrupt for each of thePCI devices. You can assign
Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility5-25 5.6 Non-PnP ISA Card ConfigurationThe Non-PnP ISA Card Configuration parameters allow you to specify thesettings for car
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