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Acer AcerPower 6500 User Manual

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& K D S W H U


System Board

This high-performance system board is built on an ATX baseboard
utilizing an Intel Pentium
II processor running at 233/66, 266/66, and
300/66 MHz. It has two ISA, four PCI, and one AGP slots (with one
PCI- and ISA-shared slot) for future expansion. The onboard three
DIMMs sockets allow memory upgrade to a maximum of 384 MB and
supports both SDRAM and EDO DRAM memory.
It also supports the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector, and other
standard features such as two UART NS16C550 serial ports, one
enhanced parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended
Capabilities Port (ECP) feature, a diskette drive interface, and an
embedded hard disk interface. The system has an optional IrDA
(Infrared Data Association) interface for remote control function. The
board also include a built-in 10/100 Mb/s Intel 82558 LAN chip that
supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL).
The system supports the power-management function that conforms
to the power-saving standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Energy Star program. It also offers the Plug-and-Play
feature. This feature saves the user from configuration troubles, thus
making the system more user-friendly.
The system is fully compatible with MS-DOS V6.X, OS/2, UNIX,
Windows NT and Windows 95 operating systems.
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  • Page 1: System Board

    & K D S W H U System Board This high-performance system board is built on an ATX baseboard utilizing an Intel Pentium II processor running at 233/66, 266/66, and 300/66 MHz. It has two ISA, four PCI, and one AGP slots (with one PCI- and ISA-shared slot) for future expansion.
  • Page 2 Features The system board has the following features and components: Intel Pentium II CPU processor (233/66, 266/66, and 300/66 MHz.) 384-MB maximum system memory Three DIMM sockets that accept 8-, 16-, 32-, 64- and 128-MB DIMMs 256-KB or 512-KB pipelined-burst second-level cache built-in Pentium II CPU Integrates an enhanced PCI local bus IDE controller Intel 440LX chipset supports AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)

  • Page 3: System Board Layout

    System Board Layout Figure 1-1 shows the board layout and the locations of the important components. CPU port Fan connector 1,2, and 3 Voltage Regulator with Heatsink DIMM sockets System Chipset FX82443LX RTC battery IDE 2 connector IDE 1 connector System Chipset PIIX4 82371AB Multifunction connector System Chipset FDC37C935...

  • Page 4: Esd Precautions

    The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. following precautions before you install a system component. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

  • Page 5: Pre-Installation Instructions

    Pre-installation Instructions Always observe the following before you install a system component: Turn off the system power and all the peripherals connected to the unit before opening it. Open the system according to the instructions in the housing installation manual. Follow the ESD precautions in section 1.3 before handling a system component.

  • Page 6: Pentium Ii Processor

    Pentium II Processor The board supports the Pentium II processor - a module that consists of a Pentium Pro technology-based CPU and a second-level cache. It utilizes the new enclosed packaging technology called S.E.C (single- edge contact) cartridge, that allows the second-level cache to remain tightly coupled to the processor.

  • Page 7: Installing A Pentium Ii Processor

    1.5.1 Installing a Pentium II Processor Observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. Follow these steps to install a Pentium II processor: Place the retention mechanism over the CPU connector on the system board. Secure it with the screws that came with the package.
  • Page 8 Press down the processor until the golden fingers completely fit into the connector and the latches on the sides lock the processor into place. Figure 1-3 Installing a Pentium II Processor User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Removing A Pentium Ii Processor

    1.5.2 Removing a Pentium II Processor Observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II processor: Press the latches on both sides of the processor to release it from the retention mechanism. You will hear a click sound once the latch is released.

  • Page 10: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors Figure 1-5 shows the jumper and connector locations. Figure 1-5 Jumper and Connector Locations The shaded pin indicates pin 1. 1-10 User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 The following tables list the jumper settings and their corresponding functions: Table 1-1 System Board Switch Settings Switch Setting Default setting System Board Power LED Turbo LED Function 60 MHz 66 MHz * Bypass Password* Check Password OEM BIOS Acer BIOS* 1-11...
  • Page 12 Table 1-2 Core/Bus Pentium Clock Ratio Table 1-3 Onboard Connectors Connector USB Connector Keyboard and Mouse Connector Parallel Port Power Connector Serial Port (Com1 and Com2) Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector CN10 Standby Power Connector CN11 LAN Connector CN12 Multifunction Connector (see Figure 1-5) CN13 Power SW Connector...

  • Page 13: Installing Memory

    Installing Memory The system memory is expandable to 384 MB by adding DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules). See Figure 1-1 for the location of the DIMM sockets. Section 1.7.1 tells how to install DIMMs. The 168-pin DIMM sockets on the system board accept 8-, 16-, 32-, 64- and 128-MB DIMMs, with 16 MBit and 64 MBit SDRAM technology support.
  • Page 14 Table 1-4 Memory Configurations DIMM 1 DIMM 2 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 8 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 32 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB...
  • Page 15 Table 1-4 Memory Configurations DIMM 1 DIMM 2 128 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB...
  • Page 16 Table 1-4 Memory Configurations DIMM 1 DIMM 2 8 MB 128 MB 8 MB 128 MB 8 MB 128 MB 8 MB 128 MB 16 MB 8 MB 16 MB 8 MB 16 MB 8 MB 16 MB 8 MB 16 MB 8 MB 16 MB...
  • Page 17 Table 1-4 Memory Configurations DIMM 1 DIMM 2 16 MB 128 MB 32 MB 8 MB 32 MB 8 MB 32 MB 8 MB 32 MB 8 MB 32 MB 8 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB...
  • Page 18 Table 1-4 Memory Configurations DIMM 1 DIMM 2 64 MB 8 MB 64 MB 8 MB 64 MB 8 MB 64 MB 16 MB 64 MB 16 MB 64 MB 16 MB 64 MB 16 MB 64 MB 16 MB 64 MB 32 MB 64 MB...

  • Page 19: Installing A Dimm

    Table 1-4 Memory Configurations DIMM 1 DIMM 2 128 MB 16 MB 128 MB 16 MB 128 MB 16 MB 128 MB 16 MB 128 MB 16 MB 128 MB 32 MB 128 MB 32 MB 128 MB 32 MB 128 MB 32 MB 128 MB...

  • Page 20: Removing A Dimm

    Gently push the DIMM until the holding clips lock the DIMM into a vertical position. Figure 1-7 Installing a DIMM Be careful when inserting DIMMs. Forcing a DIMM in or out of a socket can damage the socket or the DIMM (or both). 1.7.2 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM:...

  • Page 21: Reconfiguring The System

    Figure 1-8 Removing a DIMM 1.7.3 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. System Board 1-21...

  • Page 22: Installing Expansion Cards

    Installing Expansion Cards 1.8.1 Installing the PCI Card To install PCI cards: Locate the PCI slot(s) on the mainboard. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite to the empty PCI slot. Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.
  • Page 23 1.8.2 Installing the ISA Cards Both PnP and non-PnP ISA cards require specific IRQs. installing ISA cards, make sure that the IRQs required by these cards are not previously assigned to PCI devices to avoid resource conflicts. Follow these steps when installing ISA cards: Remove all PnP cards installed in the system, if any.
  • Page 24 Figure 1-10 Installing an ISA Card 1.8.3 Installing the AGP Card When installing AGP card, make sure that the IRQs required by these cards are not previously assigned to PCI or ISA devices to avoid resource conflicts. Follow these steps when installing AGP card: 1.
  • Page 25 Figure 1-11 Installing an AGP Card When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the PCI devices. BIOS detects and configures only PnP cards. System Board 1-25...

  • Page 26: Post-Installation Instructions

    Post-installation Instructions Observe the following after installing a system component: See to it that the components are installed according to the step- by-step instructions in their respective sections. Make sure you have set all the required jumpers. See section 1.6 for the correct jumper settings.
  • Page 27 1.10 USB is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12Mbps) such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem/ISDN. With USB, complex cable connections at the back panel of your PC can be eliminated.

  • Page 28: Hardware Monitor Function

    Acer ADM (Advanced Desktop Management) or Intel LDCM (LAN Desk Client Manager) ). Acer ADM and Intel LDCM are desktop management programs that offer SMART (System Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) monitor function for checking local or network connected systems.

  • Page 29: Software Error Messages

    1.12 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 1.12.1...
  • Page 30 Table 1-5 System Error Messages Error Message Bad CMOS Battery Replace battery. Contact your dealer. CMOS Checksum Run Setup. Error DRAM Configuration Check and modify DRAM configuration to Error agree with Table 1-5. Equipment Run Setup. Configuration Error Floppy Drive Check and connect the cable to the Controller Error floppy drive or controller.

  • Page 31: Correcting Error Conditions

    Table 1-5 System Error Messages (continued) Error Message Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer. Keyboard Locked Unlock the keyboard. Memory Error Check DIMMs on the system board. Contact your dealer. Memory Size Mismatch Run Setup. Serial 1 Conflict Run Setup. Disable Onboard Serial 1.
  • Page 32 Here are some corrective measures for error conditions: Run Setup. You must know the correct configuration values for your system before you enter Setup, which is why you should write these values down when the system is correctly configured. An incorrect Setup configuration is a major cause of power-on error messages, especially for a new system.

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