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AcerPower 6000User’s Guide

AcerPower 6000 User’s GuidexChapter 2 System Board2.1 Major Components...

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide2IDE configuration 3-10IDE controller 3-17IDE interfaces 3-8IRQ12 3-17LL1 cache 3-4LDCM 2-12loading default settings 3-30LS

Index 3System Security Setup 3-25system serial number 3-7system total memory 3-5Ttroubleshooting 1-12error messages 1-13UUSB 2-12USB controller 3-18US

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xi3.3.1 Product Name...3-73.3.2 System S/N...

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guidexii3.9.2 Power-on Password...3-283.9.3 Disk Drive C

xiiiList of Figures1-1 Front Panel...1-21-2 Rear P

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guidexiv4-18 Installing the Retention Mechanism...4-184-19 Attaching the

xv ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:, , Represents the actual keys that youhave to press on the keyboard.NOTEGives bits

Introduction1IntroductionAcer has been on the leading edge of microcomputer systems development forboth corporate and home computing needs for 20 year

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide2These additional ports are included to enable the system to accommodateadditional peripherals.The system is fully compatib

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-1Chapter 1 Getting Started1.1 PreinstallationThe preinstallation process involves the following activities:• Selectin

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide1-21.2 FeaturesThe basic configuration consists of a system unit, a keyboard, a CD-ROM drive, adiskette drive, a fixed disk

AcerPower 6000 User’s GuideiiDocumentEDITION PART NUMBER DATEHistoryFirst Edition May 1998CopyrightNoticeCopyright © 1996, 1997, 1998 by Acer America

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-31.2.2 Rear PanelFigure 1-2 shows the system unit rear panel.1. Fan 9. Parallel Port2. System Main Power Switch 10. Mo

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide1-41.3 Connecting System ComponentsDo not turn on the power until you finish connecting the system components.The following

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-51.3.2 Connecting the MonitorPlug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel.Figure 1-4 Connecti

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide1-61.3.3 Connecting the MousePlug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel.Figure 1-5 Connecting the Mou

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-71.3.4 Connecting the Printer (Optional)If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel port on the rear pane

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide1-81.3.5 Complete System ConnectionsAfter connecting all the components, plug one end of the power supply cable intothe sys

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-91.3.6 Connecting Multimedia Components (Optional)Your system also supports optional multimedia features. Connect multi

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide1-101.3.7 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional)Your system also supports the optional fax/modem feature. Connect thetelephon

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-111.4 Turning On Your ComputerAfter you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn onyour com

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide1-121.6 TroubleshootingIf you encounter a hardware problem, review the following suggestions beforecalling for service.Gene

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

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-13Keyboard is Dead• Is the keyboard cable plugged in? Turn off the system unit and plug in thekeyboard.Do not plug or

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide1-141.7 Error MessagesIn the event that you receive an error message, do not continue using thecomputer. Note the message

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-15Table 1-1 System Error MessagesError Message Corrective ActionBad CMOS Battery Replace battery. Contact your dealer.C

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide1-16Table 1-1 System Error Messages (continued)Error Message Corrective ActionOnboard Serial 1 Conflict Run Setup and disa

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-171.7.3 Correcting Error ConditionsAs a general rule, the "Press F1 to continue" error message is caused by ac

Chapter 2 - System Board 2-1Chapter 2 System BoardThis chapter describes the system board and all its major components, including:• Details about t

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide2-2Special features such as PnP (Plug-and-Play) support, Power Management,Wireless Communication, Hardware Monitoring, Wake

Chapter 2 - System Board 2-3• One Modem connector• One reserved IrDA (InfraRed Data Association) connector• Two PCI enhanced IDE interfaces that su

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide2-42.2 LayoutFigure 2-1 shows the locations of the major components on the system board.1USB ports2 PS/2 mouse port3 CPU ca

Chapter 2 - System Board 2-52.3 Jumpers and Connectors2.3.1 Jumper and Connector LocationsFigure 2-2 shows the jumper and connector locations.Figure 2

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guideiv IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.2. Follow all warning

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide2-62.3.2 Jumper SettingsTo reconfigure the system, you need to set JP30 and SW1 switch jumpers. Thefollowing table lists t

Chapter 2 - System Board 2-72.3.3 Onboard ConnectorsTable 2-2 lists the onboard connectors.Table 2-2 Onboard ConnectorsConnector FunctionCN1 20-pin po

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide2-8Table 2-2 Onboard Connectors (continued)Connector FunctionCN16 Wake-on LAN connectorCN17 Modem ring-in connectorCN18 HD

Chapter 2 - System Board 2-92.5 Video FunctionThe onboard video controller is capable not only of enhancing video display, butsupporting 3-D video app

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide2-10Table 2-4 Supported Video Resolutions (continued)Resolution bpp Vertical Freq.(Hz)HorizontalFreq. (KHz)800 x 600 8/16/

Chapter 2 - System Board 2-11Table 2-4 Supported Video Resolutions (continued)Resolution bpp Vertical Freq.(Hz)HorizontalFreq. (KHz)1280 x 1024 8/16/

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide2-12• Modem connectorThese connectors enable the system to accommodate external audio devices. Forinstructions on how to

Chapter 2 - System Board 2-132.9 Wake-on Ring-in FunctionThe Wake-on Ring-in function enables the system to resume from suspend modeby monitoring the

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-1Chapter 3 BIOS UtilityMost systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There isno need to run Set

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-23.1 Entering SetupTo enter Setup, press the key combination + + .You must press simultaneouslywhile the system is boot

v11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as theymay touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could re

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-3• Press to move to the next page or to return to the previous page.• To change a parameter setting, press or until t

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-4The System Information menu shows the current basic configuration of yoursystem.3.2.1 ProcessorThe Processor parameter s

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-53.2.6 IDE Primary Channel MasterThis parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected tothe maste

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-61st BankThis parameter indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 1 socket. TheNone setting indicates that there

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-73.3.1 Product NameThis parameter specifies the official name of your system.3.3.2 System S/NThis parameter specifies your

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-83.4 Disk DrivesSelect Disk Drives from the main menu to configure the drives installed in yoursystem.The following scree

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-9• [720 KB, 3.5-inch]• [1.44 MB, 3.5-inch]• [2.88 MB, 3.5-inch]Follow the same procedure to configure floppy driv

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-103.4.3 IDE DrivesTo configure the IDE drives connected to your system, select the parameter thatrepresents the channel a

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-11The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE Drive parameters:IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave Pag

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-12HeadsThis parameter specifies your hard disk’s number of heads, and is automaticallyset depending on your Type paramete

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guidevi14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord (provided in yourkeyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It s

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-13Advanced PIO ModeWhen set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disksupports the function

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-143.5 Onboard PeripheralsThe Onboard Peripherals allows you to configure the onboard devices. Selectingthis option from

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-15IRQThis function lets you assign an interrupt for the serial port. The options are IRQ 3and 10.The Base Address and IRQ

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-16The Base Address and IRQ parameters areconfigurable only if the Parallel Port is enabled.If you install an add-on card

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-173.5.3 Onboard Device SettingsThe Onboard Device Settings menu allows you to configure the device controllersavailable onb

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-18USB Host ControllerThis parameter lets you enable or disable the USB controller on board. Whenenabled, it activates the

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-193.6 Power ManagementThe Power Management menu lets you configure the system power-managementfeature.The following screen

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-20allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on the hard disk) for the disk to return to normalspeed. Set this parameter to Off if

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-213.7 Boot OptionsThis option allows you to specify your preferred settings for bootup.The following screen appears if you

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-223.7.3 Primary Display AdapterSetting this parameter to Onboard enables the onboard video controller.Normally, the onboa

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

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-233.7.7 Memory TestWhen set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM testduring the POST routine. Whe

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-243.8.1 DateHighlight the items on the Date parameter and press or to set the datefollowing the weekday-month-day-yea

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-253.9 System SecurityThe Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorizedaccess to the system and it

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-26You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setuppassword does not exist and switch 1 of SW1 isset to Off (password check en

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-276. After setting the password, highlight the Set or Change Password option.7. Press to return to the System Security scr

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-287. Press to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want tosave the CMOS data.8. Select Yes to sav

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-29Make sure switch 1 of SW1 is set to Off to enablethe Power-on password.Operation ModeThis function lets you enable or dis

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide3-303.10 Load Default SettingsYou need to reload the BIOS default settings every time you make changes to yoursystem hardwa

Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility 3-31Choosing No returns you to the main menu. BIOS retains all changes that youhave made.3.12 Exiting SetupTo exit the BIOS

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-1Chapter 4 Installing OptionalComponents4.1 Installation PrecautionsBefore you install any system compo

AcerPower 6000 User’s GuideviiiCD-ROM Safety WarningDANGERINVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN.AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.Caution on Lithium BatteriesCAUTIONDang

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide4-24.1.2 Pre-installation InstructionsAlways observe the following before you install a system component:1. Turn off the s

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-33. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier.4. Replace the system cover.5.

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide4-4Figure 4-1 Removing the Screws4. Push the housing cover slightly backward as indicated in Figure 4-2.5. Pull the housi

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-54.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover1. Replace the housing cover as shown in Figure 4-3.Figure 4-3 Replaci

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide4-64.3 Installing and Removing ExpansionBoards4.3.1 Installing a PCI CardTo install a PCI card:1. Locate the PCI slot(s) o

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-74.3.2 Installing ISA CardsBoth PnP and non-PnP ISA cards require specific IRQs. When installing ISA car

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide4-8Figure 4-6 Installing an ISA Card4.4 Installing Additional MemoryThe system memory is upgradable to a maximum of 256 MB

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-9Table 4-1 Memory ConfigurationsDIMM1 DIMM2 Total Memory8 MB 8 MB16 MB 16 MB32 MB 32 MB64 MB 64 MB128 MB

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide4-104.4.1 Installing a DIMM1. Open the clips on the socket.2. Align the DIMM with the socket.3. Press the DIMM into the

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-114.4.2 Removing a DIMM1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release theDIMM

ixTable of ContentsIntroductionOverview...

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide4-124.5 Upgrading the CPUThe board supports a Pentium II processor or a Celeron processor. Both processorscome in a new en

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-132. Pull the processor to totally detach it from the CPU connector.Figure 4-10 Removing a Processor Car

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide4-142. Press the four rivets to secure the retention mechanism. Make sure all fourrivets are properly inserted into the h

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-15Figure 4-13 Inserting the Clip Ends into the Processor Holes6. Using your fingers, push down the meta

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide4-16Figure 4-15 Installing a Processor Card9. Press down the processor until the golden fingers completely fit into thec

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-17Figure 4-17 Connecting the Fan/Heatsink CablesThe heatsink becomes very hot when thesystem is on. NE

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide4-182. Press the four rivets to secure the retention mechanism. Make sure all fourrivets are properly inserted into the h

Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-197. Press down the processor until the golden fingers completely fit into theconnector.8. Snap the ret

AcerPower 6000 User’s Guide4-204.6 Connecting USB DevicesThe USB ports on the rear panel enable the system to support additional serialdevices without

Index 1IndexAabort changes 3-30Advanced PIO Mode 3-12AGP 2-1audio controller 2-18BBIOS bottom command lines 3-2BIOS main menu 3-2BIOS version 3-7Boot