Acer Altos G300 Manuel d'utilisateur

Acer Altos G300User’s guide

Removing the front panel 33Removing the side panels 34Installing and removing storage devices 36Replacing a 3.5-inch or a 5.25-inch storage device 36I

Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes8858h The memory size was adjusted for relocation and shadowing. Clearing the Hit <DEL> message next.

8985h The memory size check is done. Displaying a soft error and checking for a password or bypassing WINBIOS Setup next.86h The password was checke

Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes9097h Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has completed. The adaptor ROM check is next

91Bus Checkpoint CodesThe system BIOS passes control to different buses at the following checkpoints: A8h Initialization before passing control to th

Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes92Additional Bus CheckpointsWhile control is inside the different bus routines, additional checkpoints are o

Appendix B: ASMquick installation guide

This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software package.

95Installing ASMAcer Server Manager (ASM) consists of the ASM Console and the ASM Agent. These two components are both required to perform server man

Appendix B: ASM quick installation guide96Installing ASM AgentTo install ASM Agent:1 Log in to the managed server using the Administrator account. 2

xiAuto Configuration with Optimal Settings 76Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings 77Appendix A: AMIBIOSPOST Checkpoint Codes 79AMIBIOS POST Chec

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1 Getting started

The Acer Altos G300 is a PCI bus based single processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features. The system offers a new standard fo

3OverviewThe Acer Altos G300 is a PCI bus based single processor system board built on an extended ATX baseboard. It comes with a single mPGA478 proc

1 Getting started4MemoryThe four DIMM sockets on board allow memory upgrade to a maximum of 4GB using four 1-GB DDR SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) DIMMs. F

5Expansion slotsPCI busThe system board has one PCI buses that support 32-bit/33 MHz/3.3V PCI devices and four PCI buses supporting 64-bit/33 MHz/3.3V

1 Getting started6Features summaryThe main board has the following major components:• Utilizes a mPG478 processor socket that supports a Pentium 4 pr

7Preinstallation requirementsSelecting a siteBefore unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency.

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha

1 Getting started8Basic connectionsThe system unit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor constitute the basic system. Before connecting any other peripheral

9Connecting the mouse

1 Getting started10Connecting the VGA monitor Connecting to the network

11Connecting the power cable

1 Getting started12System startupAfter making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables, you may now apply

13Power-on problemsIf the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the following factors that might have caused the boot failure.• The

1 Getting started14Connecting optionsPrinterTo connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port located on the rear panel of your com

15To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports. Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you t

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2 System tour

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.

This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.

19External and internal structureFront panel No. Description1 CD-ROM drive stop/eject button2 CD-ROM drive play/forward button3 CD-ROM drive LED4 an

2 System tour2010 Floppy disk drive eject button11 Power button12 System power LED13 Hard disk access LED14 Warning LEDNo. Description

21Rear panel No. Description1 Power cable socket2 Power Supply Fan3 System fan4 PS/2 mouse port5 PS/2 keyboard port6 USB ports7Serial port8 Parallel

2 System tour22Internal components No. Description1 Power supply2 System board3 5.25-inch drive bays4 Altos EasyStor Cage (Removable HDD tray)5 Syst

23System board layout Item DescriptionKM1 PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 MouseUSB1 USB Connector * 2COM1 Serial PortCN3 VGA Port

2 System tour24LPT1 Parallel PortLAN1 RJ45 LAN PortU11Intel® 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet ControllerU20 ATI RageXLCN2 Power Connector (4-pin)CN1 Power Co

25J8 64-bit/33MHz/3.3V PCI Slot 4J10 64-bit/33MHz/3.3V PCI Slot 3J11 64-bit/33MHz/3.3V PCI Slot 2J12 32-bit/33MHz/3.3V PCI Slot 1J13 Jumper SettingU44

2 System tour26Control Panel (JP3) Jumper Setting (J13)Function Default settingPIN 1-2 Clear password ON

27Diagnostics LED (Port80LED)Note: Diagnostics LED show POST checkpoint codes when BIOS performs the Power On Self Test. See page 82.PIN 3-4 Clear NVR

ivThis part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inte

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3 Upgrading your system

This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer.

31Installation precautionsBefore you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain importan

3 Upgrading your system32Post-installation instructionsObserve the following after installing a computer component:1 See to it that the components ar

33Opening your systemCaution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Pr

3 Upgrading your system34Removing the side panelsThe system housing has one front panel and two removable side panels. Always observe the following

355 Detach the side panel. 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to remove the other side panel.

3 Upgrading your system36Installing and removing storage devicesThe housing supports four 5.25-inch, and three internal 3.5-inch storage devices. Th

376 Remove the four screws with a Philips screw driver and remove the old drive from the 3.5-inch hard disk tray.Note 1: Pull down the door of the Eas

vmake sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.9 Never push objects of any kind into th

3 Upgrading your system38Installing a hard diskTo install a hard disk drive into the hard disk frame:1 Insert the drive tray.2 Secure the drive tray

39Installing a DLTTo install a DLT drive into the 5.25-drive frame.1 Insert the DLT.2 Secure the DLT with two screws.3 Connect the power and signal ca

3 Upgrading your system40Installing and removing the CPUThe Pentium 4 comes in a mPGA478 package. The mPGA478 package is designed for the new breed o

413 Attach one side of the fan/heatsink metal bracket to the CPU socket and then gently push down the other side of the metal bracket until it locks i

3 Upgrading your system423 Gently push the socket lever down to release the lever and then pull it up. 4 Remove the CPU.

43Installing and removing memory modulesThe four 184-pin sockets onboard support DDR SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may install 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1-G

3 Upgrading your system44To remove a DIMM, press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Note: Place your forefing

45Installing expansion cardsThere are two kinds of expansion slots available in this system board. These are 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Component Intercon

3 Upgrading your system464 Secure the card to the housing with a screw. When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources

4 Setup utility

viCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUITLASERATTENTION: RADI

This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and tells how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.

49IntroductionMost systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless

4 Setup utility50Setup MenuThe computer employs the latest AMI BIOS CMOS chip with support for Windows Plug and Play. This CMOS chip contains the RO

51Setup submenu: MainParameter Description OptionsAMIBIOS VersionThe core version of AMI BIOS. N/ABIOS Build DateThe date when the BIOS build. N/ABIOS

4 Setup utility52System MemoryTotal amount of system memory, which is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST; if you install additional memor

53Setup submenu: Advanced Parameter DescriptionSuperIO ConfigurationConfigure SuperIO Chipset Nat414.IDE Configuration Configure the IDE device(s).Flo

4 Setup utility54SuperIO Configuration• Onboard Serial Port 1 Use these items to disable the serial ports or to assign a port address and IRQ to the

55IDE ConfigurationParameter Description OptionsPrimary IDE MasterDevice detected as primary IDE master.Manual configure IDE device parameters if devi

4 Setup utility56Auto Detect Hard DisksThis item automatically detects and installs any hard disk drives installed on the primary and secondary IDE c

57Primary IDE Master (if attached Hard Disk)Parameter Description OptionsType Configure the driver type. AutoCDROMARMDNot InstalledLBA/Large ModeSelec

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4 Setup utility58PIO Mode Select PIO (Programmed Input/Output) Mode. Mode 0 to 4 provide successive increase of performance.Auto01234DMA Mode Select

59Secondary IDE Master (if attached ATAPI CDROM)Secondary IDE Slave (if no attached)BIOSSETUPUTILITYAdvancedSecondaryIDEMaster___________________

4 Setup utility60Floppy Configuration• Floppy Drive AIf you have one floppy drive installed change the item Floppy Drive A so that it describes the c

61PCIPnP ConfigurationParameter Description OptionsLegacy USB SupportEnable support for legacy USB. EnabledDisabledPCI Slot-1 IRQ PreferenceManually c

4 Setup utility62Boot Settings ConfigurationParameter Description OptionsBootup Num-LockSelect Power-on state for Numlock OnOffBIOSSETUPUTILITYAdv

63Event Log ConfigurationNote: If there are any event logs recorded, “View Event Log” and “Mark All Events As Read” will appear. If no event recorded,

4 Setup utility64View Event LogThis allows user to see the detail BIOS and IPMI event.Mark All Events As ReadClear Intrusion StatusClear chassis intr

65OnBoard Devices ConfigurationSystem Health Monitoring HardwareHardware Monitor Setup PageThis page lets you install hardware monitoring parameters s

4 Setup utility66System Hardware MonitorIf your mainboard supports hardware monitoring, these items are auto-detected and the results are reported.

67Voltage monitoringVoltage monitoringPress ‘Enter’ to view the voltage monitored.Parameter DescriptionBIOSSETUPUTILITYAdvancedSystemHealthMonito

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4 Setup utility68Remote Access ConfigurationParameter Description OptionsRemote Access Select remote access type. DisabledSerial (ANSI)Serial Port Mo

69Setup submenu: Power Parameter Description OptionsAC Power FailureThis sets the power state after a shutdown due to an unexpected interrupt of AC po

4 Setup utility70Setup submenu: Boot Parameter DescriptionBoot Device PrioritySpecifies the boot sequence from the available devices.Hard Disk Drives

71Boot Device Priority Parameter Description Options1st Boot DeviceConfigure the first boot device type. Available boot device type.2nd Boot DeviceCon

4 Setup utility72Hard Disk Drives Parameter Description1st Hard DriveConfigure the hard drive to boot the system.2nd Hard Drive Configure the 2nd har

73Removable DevicesParameter Description1st Removable DevConfigure the 1st removable device to boot the system.BIOSSETUPUTILITYBoot 1stRemovable D

4 Setup utility74ATAPI CDROM DrivesParameter Description Options1st ATAPI CDROMConfigure the first ATAPI CDROM to boot the system. Only first CDROM c

75Setup submenu: Security Parameter DescriptionChange User/Supervisor PasswordYou can install a Supervisor password, and if you install a supervisor

4 Setup utility76Setup submenu: Exit Auto Configuration with Optimal SettingsIf you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box asks if you wan

77The optimal settings default values are quite demanding and your system might not function properly if you are using slower memory chips or other ki

Contents1 Getting started 1Overview 3Processor 3Memory 4System chipsets 4ServerWorks GC-SL chipset 4LAN subsystem 4Expansion slots 5PCI bus 5Hardware

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Appendix A: AMIBIOSPOST Checkpoint Codes

81AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Uncompressed Initialization CodesThe uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Ch

Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes82POST Checkpoint CodesBootblock Recovery CodesThe bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order o

83Uncompressed Initialization CodesThe following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h sha

Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes840Eh The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing any necessary initializ

8525h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on.27h Any initialization before setting video mode wi

Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes8637h The display mode is set. Displaying the power on message next.38h Initializing the bus input, IPL, g

874Bh The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified. Checking for a soft reset and clearing the memory below 1 MB for the soft reset ne