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AcerPower 2100
User’ s Guide
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Document EDITION PART NUMBER DATE History First Edition May 1998 Copyright Notice Copyright © 1996, 1997, 1998 by Acer America Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer America Corporation. Programs Cop
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Warranty/Limitation of Liability Any software described in this manual is licensed "as is" and Acer and its suppliers disclaim any and all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranty of non-infringement of third party rights, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Acer does not warrant that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. Should the programs prove defective, the buyer (and not Acer, its distributor, or its dealer) a
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Acer Year 2000 Compliance Statement This product, AcerPower 2100, is Year 2000-compliant and carries the "NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo. This product has been tested both by Acer's internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL's YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that this product will successfully make the year 2000 transition. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://www.acer.com/year2000 DMI 2.0 Compliance Statement This product, AcerPowe
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Slots and openings in the cabine
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11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali
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14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord (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. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). 15. Replace 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 technician. The battery may explode if not handled properly.
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FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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 communicatio
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CD-ROM Safety Warning DANGER INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Caution on Lithium Batteries 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. ix
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Table of Contents Introduction Overview ......................................................................................................................2 About This Manual.......................................................................................................3 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Preinstallation..................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.1 Selecting a Site.............................................
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2.3.2 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................2-6 2.3.3 Onboard Connector Functions.......................................................................2-7 2.4 IDE Hard Disk Support .......................................................................................2-8 2.5 Video Function....................................................................................................2-8 2.6 Audio Function.................
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3.5.3 Onboard Device Settings ............................................................................ 3-17 3.6 Power Management .......................................................................................... 3-18 3.6.1 Power Management Mode .......................................................................... 3-19 3.6.2 Power Switch < 4 sec.................................................................................. 3-20 3.6.3 Schedule Resume from Suspend ..............
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4.5 Installing and Removing Expansion Boards.......................................................4-11 4.5.1 Installing a PCI Card ..................................................................................4-11 4.6 Installing Additional Memory............................................................................4-13 4.6.1 Installing a DIMM......................................................................................4-14 4.6.2 Removing a DIMM.................................
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Figure 4-10 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket......................................... 4-10 Figure 4-11 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket......................................... 4-11 Figure 4-12 Installing a PCI Card........................................................................... 4-12 Figure 4-13 Installing a DIMM............................................................................... 4-14 Figure 4-14 Removing a DIMM...........................................
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Represents the actual keys that you have , , to press on the keyboard. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any danger that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Suggests precautionary measures to avoid potential hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to take specific action relevant to the accomplishment of the procedure at ha
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Acer has been on the leading edge of microcomputer systems development for both corporate and home computing needs for 20 years, as the OEM of choice for many of the world’s leading computer companies. Acer is committed to meeting the world’s demand for state-of-the-art computers ─ at the best prices. Your AcerPower desktop configuration provides high-speed performance in a small footprint ─ making it perfect for small offices or general business use. The system board features the common functi
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Describes the different parts of the system unit. It tells you how to select a site and set up the basic system. It includes a simple troubleshooting section and a list of system error messages with the corresponding corrective actions. Chapter 2 System Board Describes the system board and all its major components. It contains information about the system board layout, jumper settings, jumper and connector locations and functions. Chapter 3 BIOS Utility Explains the
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Preinstallation The preinstallation process involves the following activities: • Selecting a site • Unpacking components 1.1.1 Selecting a Site Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer: • Determine the best site for your system. Cable paths should not run near equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters, television sets, copy machines, or heating and air conditioning equipment. • Route
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1.2 Features The basic configuration consists of a system unit, a monitor, a keyboard, a CD-ROM drive, a diskette drive, a fixed disk drive and a mouse. 1.2.1 Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the system unit front panel. 2 1 3 4 5 6 1. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive 4. Power/suspend indicator 2. CD-ROM drive 5. Network active indicator 3. Power button 6. Hard disk/message indicator Figure 1-1 Front Panel 1-2 AcerPower 2100 User’ s Guide
