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Ap8400-e.book Page 2 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM Copyright 1999 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
Ap8400-e.book Page iii Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM iii Notices FCC Notice This 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Ap8400-e.book Page iv Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM iv Notices Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Ap8400-e.book Page v Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM v cord 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 exceed the fuse rating. 9. 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. 10.
Ap8400-e.book Page vi Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM vi Notices Year 2000 Compliance Statement The AcerPower 8400 carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http:// www.acer.com.
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Ap8400-e.book Page ix Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM ix Table of Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Selecting a Site .
Ap8400-e.book Page x Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM x Table of Contents Wake-on LAN Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Chapter 3 Award BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Entering Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Standard CMOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 BIOS Features Setup . . . . . . . . .
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Ap8400-e.book Page 2 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 troubleshooting section to help you check your system before you ask for technical support.
Ap8400-e.book Page 3 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 3 Overview The AcerPower 8400 is an all-in-one, high-performance system that supports the Intel Pentium III CPU. It utilizes the PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) and the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus designs. Both designs improve system performance, enabling the system to support various multimedia functions and applications. In addition, the system board supports a jumper-less design that automatically detects the CPU voltage and frequency.
Ap8400-e.book Page 4 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started Preinstallation The preinstallation process involves the following activities: ❑ Selecting a site ❑ Unpacking components Selecting a Site Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer: ❑ Determine the best site for your system.
Ap8400-e.book Page 5 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 5 Features The basic configuration consists of a system unit, a keyboard, a CD-ROM drive, a diskette drive, a fixed disk drive and a mouse. Front Panel The figure below shows the system unit front panel. No. Component No. 8 Component 1 CD-ROM tray Turbo LED 2 Headphone/Earphone port 9 Power/Suspend LED 3 Volume Control 10 Power button 4 CD-ROM LED 11 3.5-inch diskette drive 5 Play/Forward button 12 3.
Ap8400-e.book Page 6 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Rear Panel The figure below shows the system unit rear panel. No. Component No.
Ap8400-e.book Page 7 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 7 Internal Components The figure below shows the system unit internal components. No. 1 Component No. Component Power supply 4 Hard disk drive 2 Add-on card brackets 5 Floppy disk drive 3 PCI sockets 6 5.
Ap8400-e.book Page 8 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting System Components Caution: Do not turn on the system main power switch on the rear panel of the system or plug the system in until you finish connecting all system components. The following sections show how to connect each component to the system: Connecting the Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket on the rear panel.
Ap8400-e.book Page 9 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 9 Connecting the Monitor Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel. Connecting the Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel.
Ap8400-e.book Page 10 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting the Printer (optional) Check your printer before you connect it to your system. If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel port on the rear panel. If you have a serial printer or other serial peripheral, connect it to the serial port (COM2). See “Rear Panel” on page 6 for the location of the serial ports.
Ap8400-e.book Page 11 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 11 Connecting Multimedia Components Your system also supports optional multimedia features.
Ap8400-e.book Page 12 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting to the Network (optional) Your system may come with a LAN (Local Area Network) card for network connection. To connect your system to the network, plug the network cable into the card’s network port.
Ap8400-e.book Page 13 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 13 Connecting USB Devices (optional) The USB ports on the rear panel enable the system to support additional serial devices without using up your system resources. To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into a USB port on the rear panel. Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices.
Ap8400-e.book Page 14 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Turning On Your Computer After you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn on your computer: 1. Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2. Locate the system main power switch on the back of the system and turn it on.
Ap8400-e.book Page 15 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 15 3. 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 Page 16 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Turning Off Your Computer 1. Turn off all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2. Press the power button located on the front of the system unit for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button puts the system in Suspend mode only. Note: You do not need to turn off the system main power switch on the rear panel every time you turn off your computer.
Ap8400-e.book Page 17 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 17 Troubleshooting If you encounter a hardware problem, we recommend that you review the following suggestions before calling for service: General failure ❑ Are all cables securely plugged? ❑ Are all system components and peripherals turned on? ❑ Is the system main power switch on? ❑ Is the power outlet burned out? You may check this by plugging in and turning on some other piece of equipment.
Ap8400-e.book Page 18 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Printer doesn’t work ❑ Is the printer power turned off? ❑ Is the printer cable connected to the correct port (serial or parallel)? ❑ Are your application and the printer configured for the same operating values? Be sure there is no conflict with any port on the add-on card. For details, check the documentation that came with your printer.
Ap8400-e.book Page 19 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 19 Error Messages In the event that you receive an error message, do not continue using the computer. Note the message and take corrective action immediately. This section describes the different types of error messages and suggests corrective measures. There are two general types of error messages: ❑ Software ❑ System Software Error Messages Software error messages are returned by your operating system or application.
Ap8400-e.book Page 20 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started Error Message Corrective Action CMOS Checksum Error Defaults loaded CMOS checksum error during post process. Press "F1" to ignore it or press Ctrl-Alt-Esc to enter cmos setup utility. Conflict I/O Ports Conflict in I/O resource settings detected. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER There is no bootable floppy disk and hard disks detected.
Ap8400-e.book Page 21 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 21 Error Message Corrective Action Primary slave hard disk fail Primary slave hard disk type mismatch between user's setting in STANDARD CMOS SETUP (see page 41) and what BIOS detected during POST. Secondary IDE channel no 80 conductor cable installed System displays this message when you are using a UDMA66 hard disk with a 40 pins conductor cable.
Ap8400-e.book Page 22 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started Caution: These commands are performed in DOS. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the DOS commands first before you format your hard disk. If you follow the corrective steps above and still receive an error message, the cause may be an equipment malfunction. If you are sure that your configuration values are correct and your battery is in good condition, the problem may lie in a damaged or defective chip.
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Ap8400-e.book Page 24 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 functions as well. This chapter gives a detailed discussion of the board’s components and features.
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Ap8400-e.book Page 26 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 26 Chapter 2 System Board Information Board Layout Your system board should look just like the following figure: The following table lists the components that you will find on the system board: No. Component No.
Ap8400-e.book Page 27 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 27 Jumpers and Connectors Refer to the following figure for the location of the jumpers and connectors on the system board: Panel Connector NOTE: PWLED1 is a power LED connector for Aspire 6400 and AcerPower 4400. However, PWRLED in the PANEL, as shown below, is the one for AcerPower 8400.
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Ap8400-e.book Page 29 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 29 Connector Description INSPK Internal speaker connector (reserved) MODEM-CN Mono-in (Pin 1-2) and Mic-out (Pin 3-4) BZ1 Onboard Buzzer WOM Wake-on-Modem connector (reserved) WOL Wake-on-LAN connector SMB SMBus connector IA Intrusion Alarm connector AOL Alert-on-LAN connector SPWR* Power switch connector * Located in the PANEL connector.
Ap8400-e.book Page 30 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 30 Chapter 2 System Board Information Hard Disk Support The board comes with an enhanced PCI IDE controller that supports PIO mode 4 and Ultra DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode data transfers. Two PCI IDE interfaces are mounted on the board to enable the system to support a maximum of four IDE hard disks, or any other IDE devices. See “Jumpers and Connectors” on page 27 for the location of the IDE interfaces.
Ap8400-e.book Page 31 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 31 Audio Function For its audio solution, the board comes with a PCI-based audio controller and the following ports: ❑ Mono microphone port ❑ Stereo line-in port ❑ Stereo line-out port ❑ Game/MIDI port These connectors enable the system to accommodate external audio devices. For instructions on how to connect the external audio devices, see “Connecting Multimedia Components” on page 11.
Ap8400-e.book Page 32 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 32 Chapter 2 System Board Information USB Support USB is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low and medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem/ISDN. With USB, complex cable connections at the back panel of your PC can be eliminated. The board comes with two USB ports. See “Board Layout” on page 26 for the location of the ports.
Ap8400-e.book Page 33 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 33 Hardware Monitoring Function The Hardware Monitoring function allows you to check the system resources, either locally or in a computer network, by using software such as Acer ADM (Advanced Desktop Manager). Acer ADM is a desktop management program that offers SMART (System Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) for checking local or network connected systems.
Ap8400-e.book Page 34 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 34 Chapter 2 System Board Information Wake-on Modem Function The Wake-on Modem function enables the system to resume from shutdown or suspend mode by monitoring the fax/ modem (or any device of similar type) activities. Any signal or activity detected from the Modem Ring-in connector automatically returns the system to normal operation.
Ap8400-e.book Page 35 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 35 Wake-on LAN Function This system board implements a WOL connector. To use the LAN Wake-up function, you need to install a network card that supports this feature. In addition, you also need to install a network management software such as ADM (Advanced Desktop Manager). This feature allows the system to be activated via network access. Common network functions such as remote access, file sharing, etc. are also supported.
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Ap8400-e.book Page 38 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 your system back to its original settings in case you have reconfigured it improperly.
Ap8400-e.book Page 39 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 39 The Award BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your system’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). It supports a jumper-less design that automatically detects the CPU voltage and frequency. If you made some changes in the CMOS settings (BIOS) and your system fails to boot, do the following: 1. Hold down the HOME key while you reboot your system. 2. When the system boots up, enter Setup by pressing CtrlAlt-Esc.
Ap8400-e.book Page 40 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 40 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Entering Setup To enter Setup, press Ctrl-Alt-Esc during the POST (Power-on self-test). The “BIOS Setup” main menu then appears: Note: Choose “Load Setup Defaults” for best performance with light system loading. Refer to “Load Setup Defaults” on page 61. The section at the bottom of the screen tells how to control the screen. Use the arrow keys to move between items, ESC to exit, and F10 to save the changes and exit.
Ap8400-e.book Page 41 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 41 Standard CMOS Setup The Standard CMOS Setup sets the basic system parameters such as the date, time, and the hard disk type. Use the arrow keys to highlight an item and PgUp or PgDn to select the value for each item. The table below describes each Standard CMOS Setup parameter. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Format/Options Date Lets you set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.
Ap8400-e.book Page 42 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 42 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Description Format/Options Hard Disk Type This item lets you select the IDE hard disk parameters that your system supports. Auto enables BIOS to automatically detect the parameters of installed HDD during the POST (Power-on self-test). If you prefer to enter HDD parameters manually, select User. Select None if no HDD is connected to the system.
Ap8400-e.book Page 43 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 43 Parameter Description Format/Options Drive B Allows you to configure your floppy drive B. None 360 KB, 5.25-inch 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch 720 KB, 3.5-inch 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows your floppy drive(s) to run in 3 modes including 2.88 MB mode. Both Drive A Drive B Disabled Video Halt On This item specifies the type of video card in use. The default setting is VGA/EGA.
Ap8400-e.book Page 44 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 44 Chapter 3 Award BIOS BIOS Features Setup The table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Format/Options CPU Internal Cache Enabling this parameter activates the CPU internal cache. Disabling the parameter slows down the system. Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking This item lets you enable or disable the L2 Cache ECC checking.
Ap8400-e.book Page 45 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 45 Parameter Description Format/Options Boot Sequence This parameter allows you to specify the system boot up search sequence.
Ap8400-e.book Page 46 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 46 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Description Format/Options Boot Up NumLock Status Setting this parameter to On enables the numeric function of the numeric keypad. Set this parameter to Off to disregard the function. Disabling the numeric function allows you to use the numeric keypad for cursor control. On Gate A20 Option The settings for this parameter are Normal and Fast.
Ap8400-e.book Page 47 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 47 Parameter Description Format/Options Security 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 screen every time you boot the system. System Setup The Setup option limits access only to BIOS setup. To disable the security option, select Password Setting from the main menu, don't type anything and just press Enter.
Ap8400-e.book Page 48 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 48 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Description Format/Options C800-CBFF Shadow These six items are for shadowing ROM code on other expansion cards. Before you set these parameters, you need to know the specific addresses of that ROM code. If you do not know this information, enable all the ROM shadow settings.
Ap8400-e.book Page 49 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 49 Chipset Features Setup Caution: Make sure you fully understand the items contained in this menu before you try to change anything. You may change the parameter settings to improve system performance. However, changing these parameters could make your system unstable if the setting is not correct for your system configuration. The table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Ap8400-e.book Page 50 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 50 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Description Options DRAM Clock Please refer to the table on page 51 to set the DRAM clock. CPU CLK CPU CLK +33 CPU CLK -33 Memory Hole This option lets you reserve system memory area for special ISA cards. The chipset accesses code/data of these areas from the ISA bus directly. Normally, these areas are reserved for memory mapped I/O cards.
Ap8400-e.book Page 51 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 51 Parameter Description Options Clock Spread Spectrum This item is used to set the clock spread spectrum for EMI testing. Normally, you don’t need to change the default setting. On Off CPU Speed Detected This motherboard can detect the CPU speed automatically and shows it in on this entry. CPU Clock Frequency This item lets you set the external clock (bus clock). The correct setting may vary depending on your particular CPU.
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Ap8400-e.book Page 53 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 53 Power Management Setup The table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options Power Management This function allows you to set the default parameters for power-saving modes. Set it to Disable to turn off the power management function. Set it to User Define to choose your own parameters. See the Power Management Mode Table on page 57.
Ap8400-e.book Page 54 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 54 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Description Options Video Off After Turns off the video monitor after the selected power down option. Suspend N/A Doze Standby Video Off Method This determines the way that the monitor stays off. Blank Screen writes blanks to the video buffer. V/H SYNC+Blank allows BIOS to control VSYNC and HSYNC signals. This function applies only for DPMS (Display Power Management Standard) monitor.
Ap8400-e.book Page 55 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 55 Parameter Description Options Doze 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 monitoring the IRQ signals or other events (such as I/O). Disabled 1 min. 2 min. 4 min. 8 min. 12 min. 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 1 Hour Suspend Mode This item lets you set the period of time after which the system enters into Suspend mode.
Ap8400-e.book Page 56 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 56 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Description Options Wake on LAN/ Modem This option allows you to enable or disable the wake on LAN/modem function. When Enabled, internal modem/LAN card can wake up the system from shutdown or suspend mode. Enabled Primary INTR This item is used to enable or disable the detection of IRQ3-15 or NMI interrupt events for power down state transition. Normally, this is applied to the network card.
Ap8400-e.book Page 57 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 57 Power Management Mode Table Mode Doze Standby Suspend HDD Power Down Max Saving 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 15 min. Min Saving 1 min. 1 min. 1 min. 1 min.
Ap8400-e.book Page 58 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 58 Chapter 3 Award BIOS PnP/PCI Configuration The table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options PnP OS Installed Normally, the PnP resources are allocated by BIOS during the POST (Power-on self-test).
Ap8400-e.book Page 59 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 59 Parameter Description Options IRQ3 (COM2) If your ISA card is not PnP compatible and requires a special IRQ to support its function, set the selected IRQ to Legacy ISA. This setting informs the PnP BIOS to reserve the selected IRQ for the installed legacy ISA card. The default is PCI/ISA PnP. Take note that PCI cards are always PnP compatible (except old PCI IDE cards).
Ap8400-e.book Page 60 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 60 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Description Options PCI#2 Access #1 Retry This item is used to enable or disable AGP master retry disconnect. If enabled, AGP master will be disconnected if max retries are attempted without success. PCI#2 means AGP. Enabled AGP Master 1 WS Write This item is used to enable or disable AGP master 1 wait state write.
Ap8400-e.book Page 61 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 61 Load Setup Defaults The default setup values may not be the best setting for your motherboard, but these values are qualified as reliable settings, especially if you have limited loading of add-on cards and memory size (for example, a system that contains only a VGA/ Sound card and two DIMMs). To attain the best system performance, you may manually set the parameters in the "Chipset Features Setup" to get the proprietary settings.
Ap8400-e.book Page 62 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 62 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Product Information This screen displays information about your system, like the product name, serial number, mainboard ID, mainboard serial number, BIOS version, etc. These entries are for your reference only and cannot be changed.
Ap8400-e.book Page 63 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 63 Integrated Peripherals The table below describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options OnChip Primary IDE These parameters let you enable or disable the IDE devices connected to the primary and secondary IDE connectors. Enabled This item is used to enable and disable IDE prefetch mode.
Ap8400-e.book Page 64 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 64 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Description Options Primary Master PIO Setting these items to Auto activates the HDD speed auto-detect function. The PIO mode specifies the data transfer rate of the HDD. For example: mode 0 data transfer rate is 3.3MB/s, mode 1 is 5.2MB/s, mode 2 is 8.3MB/s, mode 3 is 11.1MB/s and mode 4 is 16.6MB/s. If your hard disk performance becomes unstable, you may manually try the slower mode.
Ap8400-e.book Page 65 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 65 Parameter Description Options Onchip Legacy Audio This item is used to enable or disable the onboard legacy audio.
Ap8400-e.book Page 66 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 66 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Parameter Description Options Onboard Parallel Port This item controls the onboard parallel port address and interrupt. 378/IRQ7 Note: If you are using an I/O card with a parallel port, make sure that the addresses and IRQs do not conflict. 278/IRQ7 Parallel Port EPP Type This item lets you select the EPP mode. EPP1.9 Onboard Parallel Mode This item lets you set the parallel port mode.
Ap8400-e.book Page 67 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 67 Password Setting A password prevents unauthorized use of your computer. If you set a password, the system prompts for the correct password before booting or to access Setup. To set a password: 1. At the prompt, type your password. Your password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you type the characters, they appear as asterisks on the password screen box. 2. After typing the password, press Enter. 3.
Ap8400-e.book Page 68 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 68 Chapter 3 Award BIOS IDE HDD Auto Detection If your system has an IDE hard drive, you can use this function to detect its parameters and enter them into the "Standard CMOS Setup" automatically. This routine only detects one set of parameters for your IDE hard drive. Some IDE drives can use more than one set of parameters. If your hard disk is formatted using different parameters than those detected, you have to enter the parameters manually.
Ap8400-e.book Page 69 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 69 Save & Exit Setup This function automatically saves all CMOS values before leaving Setup.
Ap8400-e.book Page 70 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 70 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Exit without Saving Use this function to exit Setup without saving the CMOS value changes. Do not use this option if you want to save the new configuration.
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Ap8400-e.book Page 72 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 clear instructions accompanied by mechanical illustrations showing how to perform each described procedure.
Ap8400-e.book Page 73 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 73 Installation Precautions Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and postinstallation instructions. ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a system component: 1.
Ap8400-e.book Page 74 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 74 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Warning! Not turning off the system properly before you start installing the components may damage your system. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. Postinstallation Instructions Observe the following after installing a system component: 1.
Ap8400-e.book Page 75 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 75 Opening the System Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preinstallation Instructions” on page 73. This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional components inside the system unit. Removing the Housing Cover 1. Turn off the system power and unplug all cables. 2. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 3.
Ap8400-e.book Page 76 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 76 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Replacing the Housing Cover 1. Align the cover’s hinges to the housing frame and then gently push it in. Slide it back into place. 2. Secure the cover with two screws. 3. Follow steps 1 and 2 to replace the other side.
Ap8400-e.book Page 77 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 77 Installing Additional Memory The three 168-pin sockets onboard support SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may install 32-MB, 64-MB, or 128-MB (single and double density) DIMMs for a maximum of 384-MB system memory. The SDRAM DIMMs should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported. This system board supports both PC-100 (100MHz) and PC-133 (133 MHz) SDRAM. However, they cannot be used at the same time in a system.
Ap8400-e.book Page 78 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 78 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Installing a DIMM 1. Open the clips on the socket. 2. Align the DIMM with the socket. 3. Press the DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DIMM. Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DIMM around and try to insert it again.
Ap8400-e.book Page 79 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 79 Removing a DIMM 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. 2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket. Reconfiguring the System The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run Setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it.
Ap8400-e.book Page 80 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 80 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Upgrading the CPU Removing the CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 73 when installing or removing a system component. Before you can replace or upgrade your processor, you need to remove the previously installed processor on the system board. Follow these steps to remove the CPU: 1. On the system board, locate the CPU mounted on the socket. 2. Detach the fan/heatsink cable connectors.
Ap8400-e.book Page 81 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 81 3. Gently pull the CPU straight up from its socket.
Ap8400-e.book Page 82 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 82 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Installing the CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 73 when installing or removing a system component. Follow these steps to upgrade the CPU: 1. Insert the CPU as shown in the figure below.
Ap8400-e.book Page 83 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 83 2. 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 the system board. Warning! The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. Never touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.
Ap8400-e.book Page 84 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 84 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Replacing the Hard Disk Follow these steps to replace the hard disk drive: 1. Remove the cover as shown on page 75. 2. Detach the power cable and the disk drive cable from the hard disk. 3. Remove four screws that holds the hard disk to the metal bracket frame.
Ap8400-e.book Page 85 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 85 4. Pull out the hard disk drive. 5. Install a new 3.
Ap8400-e.book Page 86 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 86 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System 6. Secure the hard disk with the fours screws that you have previously removed. 7. Reinstall the housing cover as shown on page 76. Make sure that the other ends of the diskette drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the system board.
Ap8400-e.book Page 87 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 87 Installing PCI and AGP Expansion Cards To install a PCI or AGP Card: 1. Locate an empty PCI or AGP slot on the system board. 2. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty PCI or AGP slot. 3. Remove the PCI or AGP card from its protective packaging.
Ap8400-e.book Page 88 Friday, October 1, 1999 2:20 PM 88 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System 4. Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 5. Secure the card to the housing with a screw. 6. Reinstall the housing cover (see page 76). When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the PCI or AGP devices.
