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  • Page 1 APSNUG.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM  User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 APSNUG.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    APSNUG.book Page iii Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM    Notices..........v Chapter 1 Getting Started .
  • Page 4 APSNUG.book Page iv Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Table of Contents System Information ......... 44 Product Information .

  • Page 5: Fcc Notice

    APSNUG.book Page v Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM   FCC Notice Notice: Shield Cables Notice: Peripheral Devices Caution...

  • Page 6: Notices

    APSNUG.book Page vi Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Notices Use Conditions Notice: Canadian Users Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important Safety Instructions...
  • Page 7 APSNUG.book Page vii Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM...

  • Page 8: Year 2000 Compliance Statement

    APSNUG.book Page viii Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM viii Notices Year 2000 Compliance Statement Laser Compliance Statement            ...

  • Page 9: Lithium Battery Statement

    APSNUG.book Page ix Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM        Lithium Battery Statement            ...
  • Page 10 APSNUG.book Page x Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Notices...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    APSNUG.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM      Chapter 1...
  • Page 12 APSNUG.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM                                           ...

  • Page 13: Overview

    APSNUG.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Overview...

  • Page 14: Preinstallation

    APSNUG.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 1 Getting Started Preinstallation Selecting a Site Unpacking Components...

  • Page 15: Features

    APSNUG.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Features Front Panel Component Headphone/Earphone port CD-ROM tray Stop/Eject button Skip/Forward button CD-ROM LED...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    APSNUG.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 1 Getting Started Component Increase Volume button Decrease Volume button Turbo LED Power LED Hard disk drive LED Power button 3.5-inch floppy disk drive eject button 3.5-inch floppy disk drive 3.5-inch floppy disk drive LED Rear Panel...
  • Page 17 APSNUG.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Component System main power switch Voltage selector System power socket USB ports PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial 2 port Parallel port Serial 1 port Speaker-out/Line-out port Line-in port Game/MIDI portt VGA/Monitor port Microphone-in port Add-on card brackets...

  • Page 18: Connecting System Components

    APSNUG.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM 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.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Monitor

    APSNUG.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Mouse...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Printer (Optional)

    APSNUG.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting the Printer (optional) Connecting Multimedia Components...

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Network (Optional)

    APSNUG.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Connecting to the Network (optional) Connecting the Fax/Modem (optional)

  • Page 22: Connecting Usb Devices (Optional)

    APSNUG.book Page 12 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting USB Devices (optional) Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices.

  • Page 23: Turning On Your Computer

    APSNUG.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Turning On Your Computer...

  • Page 24: Turning Off Your Computer

    APSNUG.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 1 Getting Started Turning Off Your Computer Note: You do not need to turn off the system main power switch on the rear panel every time you turn off your computer. Turn off the system main power switch only: - if you will not use your system for a long period of time.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    APSNUG.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Troubleshooting General failure Front panel light doesn’t work “Garbage” or nothing appears on the screen Warning! Never open the monitor case. The CRT monitor retains very high voltage levels even after the power is turned off. Refer all monitor service to qualified service technicians.
  • Page 26 APSNUG.book Page 16 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 1 Getting Started Printer doesn’t work Add-on card fails intermittently If you receive an error message...

  • Page 27: Error Messages

    APSNUG.book Page 17 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Error Messages Software Error Messages System Error Messages Error Message Corrective Action Memory Error at Replace the DIMMs. MMMM:SSSS:OOOOh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) System Management Memory Replace the DIMMs. Keyboard Interface Error Check the keyboard interface circuit or change the keyboard.
  • Page 28 APSNUG.book Page 18 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 1 Getting Started Error Message Corrective Action Pointing Device Error Reconnect or replace the pointing device. Pointing Device Interface Error Check the pointing device interface circuit. Pointing Device IRQ Conflict Enter Setup and change the IRQ setting of the PS/2 mouse.
  • Page 29 APSNUG.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Error Message Corrective Action Parallel Port Conflict Change the onboard parallel port address in Setup or the parallel port address of the add-on card. Real-time Clock Error Check the RTC circuit or replace the battery.

  • Page 30: Correcting Error Conditions

    APSNUG.book Page 20 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 1 Getting Started Error Message Corrective Action Press Esc to turn off NMI, or Press Esc to reject NMI error or press any key to reboot any other key to reboot the system. Insert system diskette and Insert a bootable disk into the floppy press <Enter>...
  • Page 31 APSNUG.book Page 21 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Note: If you do not know how to contact an authorized service center, call your distributor.
  • Page 32 APSNUG.book Page 22 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 System Board Information

    APSNUG.book Page 23 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM      Chapter 2...
  • Page 34 APSNUG.book Page 24 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM                                           ...

  • Page 35: Features

    APSNUG.book Page 25 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Features Components...
  • Page 36 APSNUG.book Page 26 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 2 System Board Information Features...

  • Page 37: Board Layout

    APSNUG.book Page 27 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Board Layout Component USB ports PS/2 mouse port ATX power connector CPU connector PCI-AGP-Memory controller 2-pin CPU fan connector Reset connector 3-pin CPU fan connector DIMM sockets Battery...
  • Page 38 APSNUG.book Page 28 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 2 System Board Information Component Floppy disk drive connector IDE 1 connector IDE 2 connector AGP slot Audio controller PCI-to-ISA bus controller Wake-on LAN connector Power/Suspend LED connector Power button connector Modem ring-in connector PCI slots System BIOS chip...
  • Page 39 APSNUG.book Page 29 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Component PS/2 keyboard port...

  • Page 40: Jumpers And Connectors

    APSNUG.book Page 30 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 2 System Board Information Jumpers and Connectors Jumper Function and Settings Keyboard Turn-on Function Enabled Disabled (default) Audio Line Type 1-3, 2-4 Line out (default) 3-5, 4-6 Speaker out Password Check Disabled (default) Enabled...
  • Page 41 APSNUG.book Page 31 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Jumper Function and Settings CPU Core Clock Multiplier Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Ratio 3.5 (def) Connector Function Wake-on LAN Reserved for USB daughtercard Upper port: mouse; Lower port: keyboard ATX power 2-pin CPU fan Hard disk drive (HDD) light emitting diode (LED)
  • Page 42 APSNUG.book Page 32 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 2 System Board Information Connector Function CN13 IDE 2 CN14 IDE 1 CN15 CD input CN16 Fax-voice-modem CN17 Modem ring in CN18 Power / suspend LED Reset 3-pin CPU fan Power button...

  • Page 43: Floppy Disk / Hard Disk Support

    APSNUG.book Page 33 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Floppy Disk / Hard Disk Support IDE Connector Master Slave IDE 1 (CN14) Hard disk 0 Hard disk 1 IDE 2 (CN13) Hard disk 2/IDE CD-ROM Hard disk 3...

  • Page 44: Audio Function

    APSNUG.book Page 34 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 2 System Board Information Audio Function...

  • Page 45: Usb Support

    APSNUG.book Page 35 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM USB Support...

  • Page 46: Modem Ring-In Function

    APSNUG.book Page 36 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 2 System Board Information Modem Ring-in Function...

  • Page 47: Wake-On Lan

    APSNUG.book Page 37 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Wake-on LAN...
  • Page 48 APSNUG.book Page 38 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 2 System Board Information...
  • Page 49 APSNUG.book Page 39 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM    Chapter 3...
  • Page 50 APSNUG.book Page 40 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM         !  "                                  ...
  • Page 51 APSNUG.book Page 41 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Note: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for assistance.

  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Bios Information

    APSNUG.book Page 42 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Entering Setup  Important! You must press Ctrl-Alt-Esc simultaneously while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time.
  • Page 53 APSNUG.book Page 43 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Note: The F8 key works only when you are in the main menu. This means that you can activate the Advanced Level only when you are in the main menu. Also, items marked by an ( * ) are only visible in the Advanced Level.    !

  • Page 54: System Information

    APSNUG.book Page 44 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information System Information System Information...
  • Page 55 APSNUG.book Page 45 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Description Format Parameter Processor Specifies the type of processor currently installed in your system. Processor Specifies the speed of the Speed in MHz Speed processor currently installed in your system. Internal Cache Specifies the first-level or the Cache size in KB Size...
  • Page 56 APSNUG.book Page 46 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Description Format Parameter IDE Secondary Specifies the current Drive type, Channel Master configuration of the IDE capacity device connected to the master port of the secondary IDE channel. IDE Secondary Specifies the current Drive type,...
  • Page 57 APSNUG.book Page 47 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Description Format Parameter PS/2 Mouse Indicates if there is a mouse Displays Installed connected to your system. if there is a mouse This is automatically detected detected; by BIOS. otherwise, it displays None.

  • Page 58: Product Information

    APSNUG.book Page 48 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Product Information Product Information Parameter Description Product Name Displays the model name of your system System S/N Displays your system’s serial number Main Board ID Displays the system board’s identification number Main Board S/N Displays your system board’s serial number...
  • Page 59 APSNUG.book Page 49 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Parameter Description SM BIOS version Specifies the version of the SM BIOS utility installed in your system. The System Management (SM) BIOS allows you to check your system hardware components without actually opening your system.

  • Page 60: Disk Drives

    APSNUG.book Page 50 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Disk Drives Disk Drives "  Parameter Description Options Floppy Drive A / B Allows you to configure None your floppy drive 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...
  • Page 61 APSNUG.book Page 51 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Parameter Description Options IDE Primary Lets you configure the hard Channel Slave disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE channel 1. IDE Secondary Lets you configure the hard Channel Master disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel IDE Secondary...
  • Page 62 APSNUG.book Page 52 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information "  Parameter Description Options Type Lets you specify the type of hard Auto, None, or disk installed in your system. If User. The User you want BIOS to automatically setting allows you configure your hard disk, select to enter your...
  • Page 63 APSNUG.book Page 53 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Parameter Description Options Hard Disk Enhances your hard disk Auto or Disabled Block Mode performance by allowing data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle. This parameter appears only in the Advanced Level.

  • Page 64: Onboard Peripherals

    APSNUG.book Page 54 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Onboard Peripherals "  Parameter Description Options Serial Port 1 / 2 Let you enable or disable Enabled or Disabled the serial ports. Base Address Lets you set a logical base 3F8h (for serial port address for each serial 1), 2F8h (for serial...
  • Page 65 APSNUG.book Page 55 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Parameter Description Options Parallel Port Lets you enable or disable Enabled or Disabled the parallel port. Base Address Lets you set a logical base 3BCh, 378h, 278h address for the parallel port.

  • Page 66: Onboard Device Settings

    APSNUG.book Page 56 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Onboard Device Settings "  Parameter Description Options Floppy Disk Lets you enable or disable Enabled or Disabled Controller the onboard floppy disk controller. IDE Controller Lets you enable or disable Primary, Both, or the onboard primary, Disabled...
  • Page 67 APSNUG.book Page 57 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Parameter Description Options USB Legacy Lets you activate or Enabled or Disabled Mode deactivate the USB keyboard connected to your system. When activated, the USB keyboard functions in a DOS environment. Onboard Audio Lets you activate or Enabled or Disabled...

  • Page 68: Power Management

    APSNUG.book Page 58 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Power Management "  Parameter Description Options Power Allows you to reduce the Enabled or Management Mode system’s power consumption. Disabled When enabled, the IDE hard disk and system timers become configurable.
  • Page 69 APSNUG.book Page 59 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Parameter Description Options System Sleep Automatically puts the system 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, Timer to power-saving mode after a 30, 40, 50...120 specified period of inactivity. minutes, or Off Any keyboard or mouse action, or any activity detected from the IRQ channels resumes system operation.

  • Page 70: Boot Options

    APSNUG.book Page 60 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Boot Options Boot Options "  Parameter Description Options Boot Sequence Allows you to specify the Floppy Disk, Hard boot search sequence. Disk, IDECD-ROM First Hard Disk Specifies whether the BIOS IDE or SCSI Drive utility will boot from an IDE...
  • Page 71 APSNUG.book Page 61 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Parameter Description Options Silent Boot When enabled, BIOS is in Enabled or graphical mode and Disabled displays only an identification logo during POST and while booting. Then, the screen displays the operating system prompt (as in DOS) or logo (as in Windows 95).

  • Page 72: Date And Time

    APSNUG.book Page 62 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Date and Time Date and Time Parameter Description Options Date Lets you set the date Weekday: Sun, Mon, following the weekday- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat month-day-year format. Month: Jan, Feb...Dec Day: 1 to 31 Year: 1980 to 2079...

  • Page 73: System Security

    APSNUG.book Page 63 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM System Security System Security "  Parameter Description Options Setup Password Prevents unauthorized None or Present. The access to the BIOS utility. Present setting allows you to set a Setup password. For instructions on how to set a Setup password, refer to...
  • Page 74 APSNUG.book Page 64 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Description Options Power-on Secures your system None or Present. The Password against unauthorized use. Present settings Once you set this allows you to set a password, you have to type Power-on password.

  • Page 75: Setting A Password

    APSNUG.book Page 65 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Setting a Password You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup password does not exist and JP7 is set to 2-3 (password check enabled). By default, JP7 is set to 1-2 (bypass password).

  • Page 76: Changing Or Removing The Password

    APSNUG.book Page 66 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information # Changing or Removing the Password "$ ""%"&! '" System Security. Setup Password Power-on Password Set or Change Password    (")"*$! '" Setup Password Power-on Password None...

  • Page 77: Bypassing The Password

    APSNUG.book Page 67 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Bypassing the Password None...

  • Page 78: Advanced Options

    APSNUG.book Page 68 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Advanced Options Note: The Advanced Options selection is available only in the Advanced Level. Caution: Do not change any settings in the Advanced Options menu if you are not a qualified technician to avoid damaging the system.

  • Page 79: Memory/Cache Options

    APSNUG.book Page 69 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Memory/Cache Options Memory/Cache Options "  Parameter Description Options Internal Cache Lets you enable or disable Enabled or the primary cache memory, (CPU Cache) Disabled i.e., the CPU memory External Cache Lets you enable or disable Enabled or the secondary cache Disabled...
  • Page 80 APSNUG.book Page 70 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Description Options Memory at 15MB- To prevent memory System 16MB Reserved for address conflicts between or Add-on card the system and expansion boards, reserve this memory range for the use of either the system or an expansion board.

  • Page 81: Pnp/Pci Options

    APSNUG.book Page 71 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM PnP/PCI Options "  Parameter Description Options PCI IRQ Setting Allows you to automatically or Auto or Manual manually configure the Plug- and-Play (PnP) devices installed in your system. Refer to your device manual for technical information about the PCI card.
  • Page 82 APSNUG.book Page 72 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Description Options VGA Palette Enables the palette snooping Enabled or Snoop feature if you installed more Disabled than one VGA card in the system, allowing the control palette register (CPR) to manage and update the VGA RAM DAC (Digital Analog...

  • Page 83: Load Default Settings

    APSNUG.book Page 73 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Load Default Settings...

  • Page 84: Abort Settings Change

    APSNUG.book Page 74 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information Abort Settings Change Abort Settings Change...

  • Page 85: Exiting Setup

    APSNUG.book Page 75 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Exiting Setup...
  • Page 86 APSNUG.book Page 76 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 3 BIOS Information...

  • Page 87: Chapter 4 Upgrading The System

    APSNUG.book Page 77 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM     Chapter 4...
  • Page 88 APSNUG.book Page 78 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM                                                 ...

  • Page 89: Installation Precautions

    APSNUG.book Page 79 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Installation Precautions ESD Precautions Preinstallation Instructions...

  • Page 90: Post-Installation Instructions

    APSNUG.book Page 80 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM 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.

  • Page 91: Opening The System

    APSNUG.book Page 81 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM 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 79. Removing the Housing Cover...

  • Page 92: Replacing The Housing Cover

    APSNUG.book Page 82 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Replacing the Housing Cover...
  • Page 93 APSNUG.book Page 83 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM...

  • Page 94: Installing Additional Memory

    APSNUG.book Page 84 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Installing Additional Memory DIMM 1 DIMM 2 Total Memory 8 MB None 8 MB 16 MB None 16 MB 32 MB None 32 MB 64 MB None 64 MB 128 MB...
  • Page 95 APSNUG.book Page 85 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM DIMM 1 DIMM 2 Total Memory 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 16 MB 64 MB 80 MB 16 MB 128 MB 144 MB 32 MB 8 MB 40 MB 32 MB...

  • Page 96: Installing A Dimm

    APSNUG.book Page 86 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Installing a 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.

  • Page 97: Removing A Dimm

    APSNUG.book Page 87 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Removing a DIMM Reconfiguring the System...

  • Page 98: Upgrading The Cpu

    APSNUG.book Page 88 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Upgrading the CPU Removing the Pentium II CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 79 when installing or removing a system component.
  • Page 99 APSNUG.book Page 89 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM...

  • Page 100: Installing A Pentium Ii Cpu

    APSNUG.book Page 90 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Installing a Pentium II CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 79 when installing or removing a system component.

  • Page 101: Installing The Retention Mechanism

    APSNUG.book Page 91 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Installing the Retention Mechanism...
  • Page 102 APSNUG.book Page 92 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Installing a Pentium II CPU with SEC-type Package...
  • Page 103 APSNUG.book Page 93 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM # Caution: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. Never touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.
  • Page 104 APSNUG.book Page 94 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Installing a Pentium II CPU with SECC 2-type Package Note: Align the holes on the fan/heatsink with the fastener tabs. To make sure that the orientation of the fan/heatsink is correct, check if the black circular cable connector holder is positioned on top of the processor.
  • Page 105 APSNUG.book Page 95 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM...
  • Page 106 APSNUG.book Page 96 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Note: If you find the processor card difficult to insert into the slot, do not force it. The orientation of the fan/heatsink may be incorrect. # Caution: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on.

  • Page 107: Replacing The Hard Disk

    APSNUG.book Page 97 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Replacing the Hard Disk...
  • Page 108 APSNUG.book Page 98 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System...
  • Page 109 APSNUG.book Page 99 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Make sure that the other ends of the floppy disk drive cables are connected to their corresponding connectors on the system board.

  • Page 110: Installing And Removing Expansion Cards

    APSNUG.book Page 100 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Installing and Removing Expansion Cards Removing an Expansion Card Installing a PCI Card...

  • Page 111: Installing An Agp Card

    APSNUG.book Page 101 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Installing an AGP Card...
  • Page 112 APSNUG.book Page 102 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM Chapter 4 Upgrading the System...

  • Page 113: Index

    APSNUG.book Page 103 Tuesday, May 4, 1999 11:13 AM   Symbols...
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