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Acer V58 User Manual

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Features
The V58 is a Pentium-based system board that utilizes the PCI local
bus architecture. It supports Intel Pentium P54C/P55C, Cyrix M1/M2,
and AMD K5/K6 processors. It has three ISA and four PCI slots for
future expansion. The system memory is expandable to 192 MB via
three onboard 168-pin DIMM (double in-line memory module) sockets.
The board also comes with either 256- or 512-KB pipelined-burst
second-level cache.
Onboard I/O interfaces include two UART 16C550 serial ports, a
parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended Capabilities
Port (ECP) feature, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, and VGA port. A
Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is added to the design to enable
the system to support more peripherals.
Other special features supported are Wireless communication,
Hardware monitoring and Wake-on ring-in functions. These features
are discussed in the later part of this chapter.
The system is fully compatible with Windows 95, Windows NT,
NetWare, MS-DOS v6.X, OS/2, and UNIX operating systems.
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  • Page 1: System Board

    & K D S W H U System Board Features The V58 is a Pentium-based system board that utilizes the PCI local bus architecture. It supports Intel Pentium P54C/P55C, Cyrix M1/M2, and AMD K5/K6 processors. It has three ISA and four PCI slots for future expansion.

  • Page 2: Major Components

    Major Components The system board has the following major components: A ZIF (zero insertion force) socket that supports 3.3V Intel Pentium P54C/P55C processor running at 90/60, 100/66, 120/60, 133/66, 150/60, 166/66, 200/66, or 233/66 MHz. Also supports Cyrix M1/M2 or AMD K5/K6 processor Three 168-pin DIMM sockets that accept SDRAMs with 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB capacities (192-MB maximum system memory) 256-KB or 512-KB pipelined-burst second-level cache...
  • Page 3 Layout Figure 1-1 shows the board layout and the locations of the important components. COM1 connector Power connector Parallel/Printer connector Floppy disk drive connector COM2 connector IDE2 connector IDE1 connector DIMM sockets Second-level cache CPU socket Power button connector Multifunction connector 2-pin fan connector Figure 1-1 System Board Layout...

  • Page 4: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors 1.4.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 1-2 shows the jumper and connector locations. Figure 1-2 Jumper and Connector Locations The shaded pin indicates pin 1. User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Jumper Settings

    1.4.2 Jumper Settings The following tables list the jumper settings and their corresponding functions: Table 1-1 Jumper Settings Jumper Setting 1-3, 2-4 3-5, 4-6 * 2-3 * 3-4 * 5-6 * 3-4 * JP10 2-3 * 1-3, 2-4 3-5, 4-6 Default System Board Function...
  • Page 6 CPU/Host Bus Frequency Ratio SW1 Switch No. (BF1/X34) (BF0/Y33) Function CPU Core Voltage 3.3V 2.8V 2.9V 3.2V 3.5V Boot Logo Acer Password Check Check password Bypass password Host Bus 60 MHz 66 MHz * 75 MHz 83.3 MHz Ratio Intel 6x86L 1.5/3.5...

  • Page 7: Onboard Connectors

    1.4.3 Onboard Connectors Table 1-4 lists the onboard connectors. Table 1-4 Onboard Connectors Connector COM1 connector COM2 connector AT keyboard connector (optional) PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Resume power connector Main power connector Printer/parallel connector Floppy disk drive connector CN10 IDE channel 2 connector CN11...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Connectors

    1.4.4 Front Panel Connectors The following figure shows the pin orientation of the front panel connectors available on board: Figure 1-3 Front Panel Connectors User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and post installation instructions. 1.5.1 ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. following precautions before you install a system component.

  • Page 10: Post-Installation Instructions

    Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. 1.5.3 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.

  • Page 11: Installing Memory

    Installing Memory The system memory is upgradable to a maximum of 192 MB via three 168-pin DIMM sockets onboard. These DIMM sockets accept 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB, 3.3V SDRAMs. See Figure 1-1 for the location of the DIMM sockets. Section 1.6.1 tells how to install DIMMs. Table 1-5 lists the possible memory configurations.

  • Page 12: Installing A Dimm

    1.6.1 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to install a DIMM: Align pin 1 of the DIMM with pin 1 of the socket. Pin 1 is labeled 1 on both of the DIMM and the socket. Gently push the DIMM until the holding clips lock the DIMM into a vertical position.

  • Page 13: Removing A Dimm

    1.6.2 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket. Figure 1-5 Removing a DIMM 1.6.3 Reconfiguring the System The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed.

  • Page 14: Second-Level Cache

    Second-level Cache The board may come with either 256-KB or 512-KB pipelined-burst second-level cache. Refer to the following table for the possible cache configurations. Table 1-6 Second-level Cache Configurations Cache Data RAM Location Size (12 ns) 256 KB 32K x 32 x 2 pcs. 512 KB 64K x 32 x 2 pcs.
  • Page 15 Figure 1-6 Removing the Fan and Heatsink Pull up the socket lever. The CPU pins will be automatically released from the socket holes. Detach the CPU from the socket. Figure 1-7 Removing the CPU System Board 1-15...

  • Page 16: Installing The Upgrade Cpu

    1.8.2 Installing the Upgrade CPU Observe the ESD precautions when installing components. See section 1.5.1. Before you proceed, make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU socket. Follow these steps to install the upgrade CPU: Pull up the socket lever. Insert the CPU, making sure that pin 1 (indicated by a notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket.

  • Page 17: Ide Hard Disk Support

    Place the heatsink with fan on top of the CPU and attach the spring clips to the socket flanges. Figure 1-9 Attaching the Heatsink and Fan to the CPU Plug the fan cable to the fan connector on the system board. IDE Hard Disk Support The system board supports four IDE hard disks, or any other IDE devices, through the two onboard PCI IDE interfaces.

  • Page 18: Expansion Cards

    1.10 Expansion Cards 1.10.1 Installing the PCI Cards To install PCI cards: Locate the PCI slot(s) on the slot board. 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 19 1.10.2 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 20 Figure 1-11 Installing an ISA Card 1.11 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. complex cable connections at the back panel of your PC can be eliminated.
  • Page 21 1.13 Hardware Monitor Function The Hardware Monitor function of the system board allows you to check the system resources, either locally or in a computer network, via software such as ADM (Advanced Desktop Management) or Intel LDCM (LAN Desk Client Manager) ). desktop management programs that offer SMART (System Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) monitor function for checking local or network connected systems.

  • Page 22: Software Error Messages

    1.15 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 1.15.1...
  • Page 23 Table 1-8 System Error Messages Error Message Bad CMOS Battery Replace battery. Contact your dealer. CMOS Checksum Run Setup. See Chapter 2. Error Floppy Drive Check and connect the cable to the floppy Controller Error drive or controller. Floppy Drive Error Floppy may be bad.
  • Page 24 Table 1-8 System Error Messages (continued) Error Message Onboard Serial 1 Conflict Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 1. See Chapter 2. Onboard Serial 2 Conflict Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 2. See Chapter 2. Onboard Parallel Port Run Setup and disable Onboard Conflict Parallel Port.

  • Page 25: Correcting Error Conditions

    1.15.3 Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, the "Press F1 to continue" error message is caused by a configuration problem which can be easily corrected. equipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an error that causes complete system failure. Here are some corrective measures for error conditions: Run Setup.

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