Page 2 - ii; C o p y r i g h t; Copyright; D i s c l a i m e r
ii C o p y r i g h t C o p y r i g h t Copyright 1998 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in aretrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language,in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical...
Page 3 - iii; IMPORTANT SAFETY; Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
iii IMPORTANT SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Do not use this product near water. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, ...
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iv 9. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extensioncord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also,make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the walloutlet does not exceed 15 amperes. ...
Page 5 - Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not
v 13. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire orexplosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 14. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of...
Page 7 - vii; C a u t i o n o n L i t h i u m B a t t e r i e s; CAUTION
vii C a u t i o n o n L i t h i u m B a t t e r i e s C a u t i o n o n L i t h i u m B a t t e r i e s 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’...
Page 8 - viii; F C C C l a s s B R a d i o F r e q u e n c y; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
viii F C C C l a s s B R a d i o F r e q u e n c y F C C C l a s s B R a d i o F r e q u e n c y I n t e r f e r e n c e S t a t e m e n t I n t e r f e r e n c e S t a t e m e n t Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part ...
Page 9 - ix; A b o u t t h i s M a n u a l; This user’s guide consists of two chapters.; Chapter 1
ix A b o u t t h i s M a n u a l A b o u t t h i s M a n u a l Purpose This user’s guide aims to give you the information you need to operatethe system properly and tells you how to install internal components. Manual Structure This user’s guide consists of two chapters. Chapter 1 System Board This ...
Page 10 - Conventions; The following conventions are used in this manual:; Text entered by user; Represents text input by the user.; NOTE
x Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Text entered by user Represents text input by the user. , , , etc. Represent the actual keys that youhave to press on the keyboard. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additionalinformation related to the currenttopic. CAUTION Gives precauti...
Page 11 - xi; T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
xi T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Chapter 1 System Board 1.1 Features............................................................................ 1-1 1.2 Major Components ............................................................. 1-3 1.2.1 System Board Layout ...........
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xii 1.8.2 System Error Messages ..................................... 1-28 1.8.3 Correcting Error Conditions ................................. 1-31 Chapter 2 BIOS Utility 2.1 Entering Setup ...................................................................2-2 2.2 System Information ...................
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xiii 2.3.6 DMI BIOS Version ............................................. 2-10 2.4 Disk Drives ...................................................................... 2-11 2.4.1 Floppy Drives .................................................... 2-11 2.4.2 LS-120 Drive Compatible As .....................
Page 14 - xiv; List of Figures; -3 Jumper and Connector Locations with a Network
xiv 2.9.1 Memory/Cache Options ...................................... 2-29 2.9.2 PnP/PCI Options ............................................... 2-31 2.9.3 CPU Frequency ................................................. 2-34 2.10 System Security .........................................................
Page 15 - xv; List of Tables
xv 1-13 Installing a Pentium II Processor ...................................... 1-17 1-14 Securing the Pentium II Processor ................................... 1-18 1-15 Unlocking the Module Latches ......................................... 1-18 1-16 Removing the Pentium II Processor .................
Page 17 - C h a p t e r; System Board; Features
C h a p t e r 1 System Board System Board 1-1 1.1 Features This high-performance system board supports the Intel Pentium II CPUrunning at 233 up to 350 and 400 MHz. Integrated with the Intel 440BXsystem controller, which consists of the PCI/AGP controller and thePCI/ISA IDE accelerator (PIIX4), the ...
Page 18 - User’s Guide
1-2 User’s Guide It also supports the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector, and otherstandard features such as two UART NS16C550 serial ports, oneenhanced parallel port with an Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/ExtendedCapabilities Port (ECP) feature, a diskette drive interface, and twoembedded hard disk...
Page 19 - Major Components
System Board 1-3 1.2 Major Components The system board has the following major components: • Exclusive slot for Intel Pentium II processor • Three DIMM sockets that accept 16-, 32-, 64- and 128-MB DIMMs • Two ISA, four PCI (five PCI for boards without LAN), and one AGPexpansion slots (including one ...
Page 20 - System Board Layout; System Board Layout with Network Connector
1-4 User’s Guide 1.2.1 System Board Layout 1 PS/2 mouse port 2 PS/2 keyboard port 3 USB connectors 4 Serial port 2 5 Parallel port 6 Serial port 1 7 RJ-45 connector 8 Intel 82C558 Ethernet controller 9 BIOS 10 ISA slots 11 PCI slots 12 AGP slot 13 Battery 14 Intel 82371EB 15 IDE1 connector 16 IDE2 c...
Page 22 - Jumpers and Connectors; Jumper and Connector Locations; Figure 1-3 and 1-4 shows the jumper locations on the system board.
1-6 User’s Guide 1.3 Jumpers and Connectors 1.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 1-3 and 1-4 shows the jumper locations on the system board. Figure 1-3 Jumper and Connector Locations with a NetworkConnector
Page 24 - Jumper Settings; Connector Functions
1-8 User’s Guide 1.3.2 Jumper Settings Table 1-1 Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Function Password Security JP3 1-22-3* Check passwordBypass password BIOS JP4 1-2*2-3 AcerOEM 1.3.3 Connector Functions Table 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and theirrespective functions. Table 1-...
Page 26 - ESD Precautions
1-10 User’s Guide 1.4 ESD Precautions Always observe the following ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautionsbefore installing any system component: 1. Do not remove any system component from its packaging unlessyou are ready to install it. 2. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronicco...
Page 27 - Installing the Pentium II processor; Attaching the Processor Fan Sink; Wide Holes
System Board 1-11 1.5 Installing the Pentium II processor The following section will briefly explain and illustrate how to install thePentium II processor. You have to attached the fan sink beforeinstalling the Pentium II processor into thesystem board. 1.5.1 Attaching the Processor Fan Sink There a...
Page 31 - Installing a Pentium II Processor; a. Place the retention mechanism over the processor socket on the
System Board 1-15 1.5.2 Installing a Pentium II Processor Follow these steps to install the Pentium II processor to the socket onthe CPU board. 1a. Place the retention mechanism over the processor socket on the CPU board. Secure it with the screws that came with thepackage. Figure 1-11 Installing th...
Page 34 - Removing a Pentium II Processor; Unlock the latches that secure the processor module.
1-18 User’s Guide 4. Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module intoplace. Figure 1-14 Securing the Pentium II Processor 1.5.3 Removing a Pentium II Processor Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II CPU module from the slot. 1. Unlock the latches that secure the processor module...
Page 36 - Memory Upgrade; Memory Configurations
1-20 User’s Guide 1.6 Memory Upgrade The three 168-pin sockets onboard supports SDRAM-type DIMMs only.You may install 16-MB, 32-MB, 64-MB, or 128-MB DIMMs for amaximum 384-MB system memory. The SDRAM DIMMs should work under 3.3 volts; 5-volt memory devicesare not supported. Memory modules with a tim...
Page 37 - Installing a DIMM
System Board 1-21 Table 1-3 Memory Configurations Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 384 MB 1.6.2 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, align it with the socket and press it down until theholding clips secure the DIMM in place. The DIMM socket is...
Page 38 - Removing a DIMM
1-22 User’s Guide 1.6.3 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM, press the holding clips on both sides of the socketoutward to release the DIMM. Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMMbefore you press the holding clips to gentlydisengage the DIMM from the socket. Figure 1-18 Removing a DIMM
Page 39 - Reconfiguring the System
System Board 1-23 1.6.4 Reconfiguring the System Reconfigure the system after installing or removing DIMMs. Follow these steps to reconfigure the system: 1. Reboot the system. A memory error message appears, indicatingthat the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS. 2. Press + + . 3. P...
Page 40 - Installing Expansion Cards; Installing PCI Cards; To install PCI cards:
1-24 User’s Guide 1.7 Installing Expansion Cards 1.7.1 Installing PCI Cards To install PCI cards: 1. Locate the PCI slots on the system board. 2. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite an empty PCI slot. 3. Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properlyseated. 4. Secure the...
Page 41 - Installing ISA Cards; Follow these steps when installing ISA cards:
System Board 1-25 1.7.2 Installing ISA Cards Both PnP and non-PnP ISA cards require specific IRQs. Wheninstalling ISA cards, make sure that the IRQs required by these cardsare not previously assigned to PCI devices to avoid resource conflicts. Follow these steps when installing ISA cards: 1. Remove ...
Page 42 - Installing an AGP Card; Follow these steps when installing an AGP card:
1-26 User’s Guide Figure 1-20 Installing an ISA Card 1.7.3 Installing an AGP Card When installing an AGP card, make sure that the IRQ required by thiscard is not already assigned to a PCI or ISA device to avoid resourceconflicts. Follow these steps when installing an AGP card: 1. Locate the AGP slot...
Page 44 - Error Messages; There are two general types of error messages:; Software Error Messages; System Error Messages; CMOS Battery Error
1-28 User’s Guide 1.8 Error Messages Do not continue using the computer if you receive an error message ofany type. Note the message and take corrective action. This sectiondescribes the types of error messages and lists their correspondingcorrective measures. There are two general types of error me...
Page 45 - Diskette Drive Error
System Board 1-29 Table 1-4 System Error Messages Message Action Diskette Drive Controller Erroror Not Installed Check and connect the controlcable to the diskette controller. Diskette Drive Error Check the CMOS settings inSetup and the diskette drivecable connections. Diskette Drive A TypeMismatch ...
Page 47 - Correcting Error Conditions; Here are some corrective measures for error conditions:
System Board 1-31 1.8.3 Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, if an error message says "Press F1 to continue," it iscaused by a configuration problem, which can be easily corrected. Anequipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an errorthat causes complete sys...
Page 49 - Setup Utility
C h a p t e r 2 Setup Utility Setup Utility 2-1 Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer.There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless youget a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backednonvolatile memory cal...
Page 50 - Entering Setup; To enter Setup, simultaneously press the key combination; . The screen shows the BIOS Utility Advanced Level main menu.
2-2 User’s Guide 2.1 Entering Setup To enter Setup, simultaneously press the key combination + + . You must press + + while the system is booting. This key combination doesnot work during any other time. The Setup Utility Main Menu appears: Setup Utility • System Information • Product Information • ...
Page 52 - The next screen shows page 2 of the System Information menu.
2-4 User’s Guide 2.2 System Information The following screen appears if you select System Information from theMain menu: System Information Processor ........................ Pentium II Processor Speed .................. 300 MHz Internal Cache Size .............. 32 KB, Enabled External Cache Size ....
Page 53 - The sections below explain the parameters.; Processor
Setup Utility 2-5 System Information Serial Port 1 .................. 3F8h, IRQ 4 Serial Port 2 .................. 2F8h, IRQ 3 Parallel Port .................. 378h, IRQ 7 PS/2 Mouse ..................... Installed The sections below explain the parameters. 2.2.1 Processor The Processor parameter sp...
Page 55 - IDE Secondary Channel Slave; None; setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. For the; Serial Port 1; This parameter shows the serial port 1 address and IRQ setting.; Serial Port 2; This parameter shows the serial port 2 address and IRQ setting.; Parallel Port; This parameter shows the parallel port address and IRQ setting.
Setup Utility 2-7 2.2.10 IDE Secondary Channel Slave This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE deviceconnected to the slave port of the secondary IDE channel. Forinformation on how to configure the IDE drives, see section 2.4.3. 2.2.11 Total Memory This parameter specifies the to...
Page 56 - Installed
2-8 User’s Guide 2.2.15 PS/2 Mouse The BIOS utility automatically detects if there is a pointing deviceconnected to your system. If there is, this parameter displays the Installed setting. Otherwise, this is set to None.
Page 57 - Product Name; This parameter specifies the official name of the system.; Main Board ID
Setup Utility 2-9 2.3 Product Information The Product Information contains the general data about the system,such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. Thisinformation is necessary for troubleshooting (may be required whenasking for technical support). The following figure shows how...
Page 58 - System BIOS Version; This parameter specifies the version of the BIOS utility.; DMI BIOS Version
2-10 User’s Guide 2.3.4 Main Board S/N This parameter specifies the system board’s serial number. 2.3.5 System BIOS Version This parameter specifies the version of the BIOS utility. 2.3.6 DMI BIOS Version This parameter specifies the version of the DMI (Desktop ManagementInterface) BIOS version. DMI...
Page 59 - Floppy Drives
Setup Utility 2-11 2.4 Disk Drives Select Disk Drives to input configuration values for disk drives. The following screen shows the Disk Drives menu: Disk Drives Diskette Drive A ................... [xx-MB, xx-inch] Diskette Drive B ................... [ None ] LS-120 Drive as .................... [...
Page 60 - LS-120 Drive Compatible As; Normal; IDE Drives; IDE Primary Channel Master
2-12 User’s Guide 2.4.2 LS-120 Drive Compatible As This parameter allows you not only to enable the LS-120 deviceinstalled in your system, but also to specify the function of the device.The setting affects how BIOS will detect the device. Possible settings are: • Normal In this setting, BIOS does no...
Page 61 - IDE Primary Channel Slave
Setup Utility 2-13 IDE Primary Channel Slave This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to theslave port of IDE channel 1. IDE Secondary Channel Master This parameter lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to themaster port of IDE channel 2. IDE Secondary Channel Slave...
Page 62 - Auto; . If you know your hard disk type, you can enter the; This parameter specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB.
2-14 User’s Guide The above parameters marked with ‘*’ will onlyappear if you access the advanced configurationlevel in the Main Menu. Please refer to section 2.1for more information. TYPE This parameter lets you specify the type of hard disk installed in yoursystem. If you want BIOS to automaticall...
Page 63 - Enhanced IDE Features; , the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed; When set to; , the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed; Disabled
Setup Utility 2-15 Enhanced IDE Features HARD DISK SIZE > 504 MB When set to Auto , the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function. If supported, it allows you to use ahard disk with a capacity of more than 504 MB. This is made possiblethrough the Logical ...
Page 64 - Set this parameter to; Enabled; to enable the DMA mode for the CD-
2-16 User’s Guide DMA TRANSFER MODE The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes enhance hard disk performanceby increasing the transfer rate. However, besides enabling thesefeatures in the BIOS Setup, both the Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modesrequire the DMA driver to be loaded. By setting this parameter to Auto ...
Page 65 - Serial Ports 1 and 2; Base Address
Setup Utility 2-17 2.5 Onboard Peripherals The Onboard Peripheral Configuration allows you to configure theonboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting thisoption displays the following screen: Onboard Peripherals Serial Port 1.................... [Enabled ] Base Address..............
Page 66 - IRQ
2-18 User’s Guide IRQ This function lets you assign an interrupt for serial ports 1 and 2. Theoptions for serial ports 1 are IRQ 4 and 11 . The options for serial port 2 are IRQ 3 and 10 . The Base Address and IRQ parameters foreach port are configurable only if the port isenabled. 2.5.2 Parallel Po...
Page 67 - Operation Mode; Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings; Allows normal speed one-way operation; This item becomes active only if you select; Extended; as the operation mode. It allows you to; Onboard Device Settings
Setup Utility 2-19 Operation Mode This item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.Table 2-1 lists the different operation modes. Table 2-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings Setting Function Standard Parallel Port(SPP) Allows normal speed one-way operation Standard andBidirect...
Page 68 - Floppy Disk Controller; Primary; to enable only the primary IDE; Both; to enable both primary and secondary IDE controllers; to disable all IDE controllers.; PS/2 Mouse Controller
2-20 User’s Guide Onboard Device Settings Floppy Disk Controller ........... [Enabled ] IDE Controller ................... [Both ] PS/2 Mouse Controller ............ [Enabled ] USB Host Controller .............. [Disabled] USB Legacy Mode ................ [--------] SMBus Interrupt(IRQ9) ..............
Page 69 - to deactivate the USB keyboard function in DOS.; Onboard Ethernet Chip
Setup Utility 2-21 USB LEGACY MODE This function, when enabled, lets you use a USB keyboard in DOS. Setthis to Disabled to deactivate the USB keyboard function in DOS. SMBus Interrupt (IRQ9) The System Management Bus (SMBus) is used for controlling andgetting information from devices on a motherboar...
Page 70 - Power Management Mode; , you can configure the IDE hard disk and; deactivates the; IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer; OFF; if your hard disk does not support this function.
2-22 User’s Guide 2.6 Power Management The Power Management menu allows you to configure the systempower-management feature. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters andtheir default settings: Power Management Power Management Mode .............. [Enabled] IDE Hard Disk Standby Tim...
Page 71 - System Sleep Timer; Standby; Modem Ring Indicator
Setup Utility 2-23 System Sleep Timer This parameter sets the system to the lowest power-saving mode after aspecified period of inactivity. Any keyboard or mouse action or anyactivity detected from the IRQ channels resumes system operation. SLEEP MODE This parameter lets you specify the power-saving...
Page 72 - The system checks this drive first.
2-24 User’s Guide 2.7 Boot Options This option allows you to specify your preferred setting for bootup. The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the BasicConfiguration menu: Boot Options Boot Sequence 1 st [Floppy Disk] 2 nd [Hard Disk ] 3 rd [IDE CD-ROM ] First Hard Disk Drive ....
Page 73 - First Hard Disk Drive; IDE; Fast Boot; Silent Boot
Setup Utility 2-25 • 2 nd . The system then checks this drive if it can not boot from the 1 st specified drive. • 3 rd . If the 1 st and 2 nd searches fail then it boots from this drive. BIOS will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is notbootable. 2.7.2 First Hard Disk Drive This par...
Page 74 - Num Lock After Boot; Memory Test; Configuration Table
2-26 User’s Guide 2.7.5 Num Lock After Boot This parameter allows you to activate the Num Lock function uponbooting. The default setting is Enabled . 2.7.6 Memory Test When set to Enabled , this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM test during the POST routine. When set to Disabled , the sys...
Page 75 - Date and Time; Date
Setup Utility 2-27 2.8 Date and Time The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. After setting thedate and time, you do not need to enter them every time you turn on thesystem. As long as the internal battery remains good (approximatelyseven years) and connected, the clock continues to keep ...
Page 76 - Time
2-28 User’s Guide 2.8.2 Time Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press or to set the time following the hour-minute-second format. Valid values for hour, minute, and second are: • Hour 00 to 23 • Minute 00 to 59 • Second 00 to 59
Page 77 - The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters:
Setup Utility 2-29 2.9 Advanced Options Advanced Option configuration is available onlyin the Advanced Level. The Advanced Options configuration menu allows you to configure thesystem memory, PCI device settings, and CPU frequency. Do not change any settings in the AdvancedConfiguration if you are n...
Page 78 - External Cache; This parameter shows the cache scheme status only as; Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for
2-30 User’s Guide Memory/Cache Options Internal Cache(CPU Cache) ........ [Enabled ] External Cache ................... [Enabled ] Cache Scheme ................... Write Back Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for [System] Memory Parity Mode ............... [Disabled] Internal Cache (CPU Cache) This param...
Page 79 - Memory Parity Mode
Setup Utility 2-31 Memory Parity Mode This parameter allows you to enable or disable the ECC (Error Checkingand Correction) feature. The ECC feature enables BIOS to detect andcorrect data errors. Disable this parameter if you want to disregard thefunction. 2.9.2 PnP/PCI Options The PnP/PCI Options a...
Page 80 - For system board without LAN; PCI IRQ Setting; Select; to let BIOS automatically configure the plug-and-play; Manual; When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to
2-32 User’s Guide For system board without LAN PnP/PCI Ooptions PCI IRQ Setting ......... [ Auto ] INTA INTB INTC INTD PCI Slot 1 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--] PCI Slot 2 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--] PCI Slot 3 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--] PCI Slot 4 ............ [--] [--] [--] [--] PCI S...
Page 81 - , you need to specify the interrupt; PCI IRQ Sharing; Setting this parameter to; Yes; allows you to assign the same IRQ to two; VGA Palette Snoop
Setup Utility 2-33 ONBOARD LAN When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Auto , this parameter specifies the auto-assigned interrupt for the onboard LAN. If you set thePCI IRQ Setting parameter to Manual , you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for the onboard LAN installed in...
Page 82 - Graphics Aperture Size; only if your operating; Reset Resource Assignments; CPU Frequency
2-34 User’s Guide setting this parameter. Graphics Aperture Size This parameter determines the effective size of the graphics aperture.Graphics aperture is the address range that the AGP video and the CPUuse to manage graphical objects. The lowest setting is 8 MB and thehighest is 256 MB. Plug and P...
Page 83 - Bus Frequency
Setup Utility 2-35 CPU Frequency Bus Frequency..............66/100 MHz CPU Multiple...............[3] Processor Speed............xxx MHz Bus Frequency The bus frequency refers to the speed by which data is transferredbetween internal computer components and the CPU or the mainmemory of the CPU. A fa...
Page 84 - Setup Password; To set or change a Password:
2-36 User’s Guide 2.10 System Security The Setup program has a number of security features to preventunauthorized access to the system and its data. The following screen appears if you select System Security from theMain menu: System Security Setup Password ............... [None] Power-on Password ....
Page 85 - Enable
Setup Utility 2-37 2. Enable the Setup Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the or arrow key. The Setup Password window appears: Setup Password Enter your new Setup Password twice. Setup Password may be up to 7 characters long. Enter Password .............. [xxxxxxx] Enter Pass...
Page 86 - To remove your Setup Password:; Disable
2-38 User’s Guide 7. Press Yes to save your settings and exit the Setup Utility. Your password will be saved to CMOS. For the password to take effect you must set jumper JP3 to 1-2 (Checkpassword): 1. Turn off and unplug the computer. 2. Open the computer housing and set JP3 to 1-2 (Check password) ...
Page 87 - To bypass Setup Password:; Turn off and unplug the computer.; to the previous section for the procedure.
Setup Utility 2-39 Remember to set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypasspassword) because you won’t be able to accessSetup Utility if a password does not exist andJP3 is set to 1-2 (Check password). To set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password): 1. Turn off and unplug the computer. 2. Open the computer housing and set JP3 to 2-...
Page 88 - , the password prompt appears before system; Keyboard Lock; , the password prompt does not
2-40 User’s Guide 2.10.2 Power-on Password The Power-on Password secures your system against unauthorizeduse. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever youboot the system. To set this password, enter the Setup Utility, selectSystem Security, and then highlight the Power-on Password pa...
Page 89 - Disk Drive Control; Drive Control Settings
Setup Utility 2-41 2.10.3 Disk Drive Control The disk drive control features allow you to control the floppy drive or thehard disk drive boot function to prevent loading operating systems orother programs from a certain drive while the other drives are operational(under DOS mode only). Table 2-2 lis...
Page 90 - Abort Settings Change
2-42 User’s Guide 2.11 Load Default Settings Use this option to load the default settings for the optimized systemconfiguration. When you load the default settings, some of theparameters are grayed-out with their fixed settings. These grayedparameters are not user-configurable. The following dialog ...