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  • Page 1 V62X System User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright ã 1997 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
  • Page 3 Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 5 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. 10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
  • Page 6 14. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 15. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
  • Page 7 FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 8 About this Manual Purpose This user’s guide aims to give you all the necessary information to enable you to operate the system properly. Manual Structure This user’s guide consists of two chapters. Chapter 1 System Board This chapter describes the system board and all its major components.
  • Page 9 Conventions The following are the conventions used in this manual: Represents text input by the user. Text entered by user Denotes actual messages that Screen messages appear on the screen. a, e, s, etc. Represent the actual keys that you have to press on the keyboard.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Board Major Features............1-2 Board Layout..............1-3 Jumpers and Connectors...........1-4 1.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations....1-4 1.3.2 Jumper Settings..........1-5 1.3.3 Connector Functions........1-7 ESD Precautions............1-8 Pre-installation Instructions........1-8 Pentium II Processor..........1-9 1.6.1 Installing a Pentium II Processor....1-10 1.6.2 Removing a Pentium II Processor.....1-12 Memory Configurations..........1-13 1.7.1 Rules for Adding Memory......1-13...
  • Page 11 1.12 Hardware Monitor Function........1-23 1.13 Error Messages............1-24 1.13.1 Software Error Messages......1-24 1.13.2 System Error Messages......1-24 1.13.3 Correcting Error Conditions.......1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS Utility Entering Setup............2-2 Basic System Configuration........2-3 2.2.1 Date and Time..........2-4 2.2.2 Diskette Drives..........2-5 2.2.3 IDE Drives...........2-5 2.2.4 Total Memory..........2-7 2.2.5 Enhanced IDE Features......2-8 2.2.6...
  • Page 12 2.4.4 Plug & Play OS.........2-15 2.4.5 Reset Resources Assignment....2-15 Power Saving Configuration........2-16 2.5.1 Power Management Mode......2-16 2.5.2 Monitored Activities........2-17 System Security Setup..........2-18 2.6.1 Disk Drive Control........2-18 2.6.2 Onboard Communication Ports....2-20 2.6.3 Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12)....2-23 2.6.4 Setup Password........2-23 2.6.5 Power On Password.........2-26 Load Setup Default Settings........2-26 Leaving Setup............2-27...
  • Page 13 Onboard Connectors..........1-7 Memory Configurations..........1-14 IDE Hard Disk Configuration........1-18 System Error Messages...........1-25 Drive Control Settings..........2-19 Serial Port 1 Settings..........2-20 Serial Port 2 Settings..........2-21 Parallel Port Settings..........2-21 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings.....2-22 xiii...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 System Board

    C h a p t e r System Board The V62X is a high-performance system board that utilizes the new Intel Pentium II processor. This processor has a built-in MMX (Multi-Media Extensions) technology that makes the system capable of handling and enhancing the performance of 32-bit applications and multimedia functions.

  • Page 15: Major Features

    Major Features The system board has the following major features and components: · Supports Intel Pentium II processor running at 233 or 266 MHz · 256/512-KB PBSRAM (Pipelined-burst SRAM) second-level cache (incorporated in the CPU card) · Six SIMM sockets that accepts FPM (Fast Page Mode) and EDO (Extended Data Out) RAMs for memory upgrade ·...

  • Page 16: Board Layout

    · ATX form factor Board Layout Figure 1-1 shows the locations of the system board major components. 72-pin SIMM sockets ISA slots 3.3V regulator PCI slots 1.5V regulator Flash BIOS ROM Pentium II connector COM1/2 ports PCI local bus IDE controller Printer port SCSI/LAN card slot PS/2 mouse port...

  • Page 17: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors 1.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 1-2 shows the jumper and connector locations on the system board. Figure 1-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations The blackened pin of a jumper or a connector represents pin 1. User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Jumper Settings

    30 MHz On * Off * 66 MHz 33 MHz XIN/2 XIN/4 Password Check SW1 (Switch No. 3) On * Bypass password Check password BIOS Logo SW1 (Switch No. 4) OEM BIOS Off * Acer BIOS Default setting System Board...
  • Page 19 Table 1-1 Jumper Settings (continued) Jumper Setting Function Core/Bus Ratio Switch No. Core/Bus Ratio On * On * On * Off * Reserved User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Connector Functions

    1.3.3 Connector Functions Table 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions. Table 1-2 Onboard Connectors Connector Function Power connector USB port(s) PS/2 keyboard port In-Target Probe (ITP) debug port PS/2 mouse port Parallel/printer port COM1/2 port(s) CN10 HDD channel 2 connector...

  • Page 21: Esd Precautions

    ESD Precautions Always observe following electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions before installing a system component: Do not remove a component from its anti-static packaging until you are ready to install it. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most electronic component stores.

  • Page 22: Pentium Ii Processor

    Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. 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 23: Installing A Pentium Ii Processor

    1.6.1 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 24: Installing A Pentium Ii Processor

    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 1-4 Installing a Pentium II Processor System Board 1-11...

  • Page 25: Removing A Pentium Ii Processor

    1.6.2 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 26: Memory Configurations

    Memory Configurations The system board comes with six 72-pin SIMM sockets that allows you to expand memory to a maximum of 384 MB. The SIMM sockets support 5V FPM/EDO DRAMs with 4-, 8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-MB capacities and 60ns (or less) access time. The FPM DRAM is the standard DRAM type.
  • Page 27 Table 1-3 Memory Configurations Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Total SIMM1 SIMM2 SIMM3 SIMM4 SIMM5 SIMM6 Memory 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 16 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB...
  • Page 28 Table 1-3 Memory Configurations (continued) Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Total SIMM1 SIMM2 SIMM3 SIMM4 SIMM5 SIMM6 Memory 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB...

  • Page 29: Installing A Simm

    1.7.2 Installing a SIMM Observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. Follow these steps to install a SIMM: Carefully slip a SIMM at a 45° angle into a socket making sure that the curved edge indicating the pin 1 of the SIMM matches pin 1 of the socket.

  • Page 30: Installing A Simm

    Figure 1-6 Installing a SIMM System Board 1-17...

  • Page 31: Removing A Simm

    1.7.3 Removing a SIMM Observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. Follow these steps to remove a SIMM Press the holding clips on both sides of the SIMM outward to release it. Move the SIMM to a 45° angle. Pull the SIMM out of the socket.

  • Page 32: Reconfiguring The System

    1.7.4 Reconfiguring the System You must enter Setup after installing or removing SIMMs to reconfigure the system. Follow these steps to reconfigure the system: Turn on the system. A memory error message appears, indicating that the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS.

  • Page 33: Add-On Card Installation

    Add-on Card Installation Observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. 1.9.1 Installing ISA Cards Both PnP and non-PnP ISA cards require specific IRQs. When installing ISA cards make sure that the IRQs required by these cards are not previously assigned to PCI devices to avoid resource conflicts.

  • Page 34: Installing A Pci Card

    Turn off the system. Locate the ISA slots on the system board and install the PnP ISA cards. Figure 1-8 Installing an ISA Card Turn on the system. This time PnP BIOS automatically configures the PnP ISA cards with the remaining free IRQs. 1.9.2 Installing a PCI Card Before you proceed, make sure that you have...

  • Page 35: Installing A Scsi/Lan Card

    Figure 1-9 Installing a PCI Card Turn on the system. The PnP BIOS automatically configures the PnP ISA and PCI cards with the remaining free IRQs. 1.9.3 Installing a SCSI/LAN Card Before you proceed, make sure that you have already installed the non-PnP ISA cards and have assigned the appropriate IRQs to the cards.

  • Page 36: Installing A Scsi/Lan Card

    Figure 1-10 Installing a SCSI/LAN Card Turn on the system. The PnP BIOS automatically configures the installed card with the remaining free IRQs. Refer to you SCSI/LAN combo card user’s guide for detailed information on SCSI/LAN functions. Special Instruction After Installing the SCSI/LAN Card If you installed a SCSI/LAN card in your system, only PCI cards that support IRQ sharing function can be installed on PCI slot 4.

  • Page 37: Post-Installation Instructions

    1.10 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 1.3.2 for the correct jumper settings.

  • Page 38: Hardware Monitor Function

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

  • Page 39: System Error Messages

    1.13.2 System Error Messages A system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself. These messages normally appear during the power-on self-test, before the operating system prompt appears. Table 1-5 lists the system error messages in alphabetical order. 1-26 User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 Table 1-5 System Error Messages Message Action CMOS Battery Error Replace the RTC chip or contact your dealer. CMOS Checksum Error Check the RTC chip and the necessary jumper. If the battery is still good, run Setup. Display Card Mismatch Run Setup Diskette Drive Controller Check and connect the control...
  • Page 41 Table 1-5 System Error Messages (continued) Message Action Keyboard Interface Replace the keyboard or contact Error your dealer. Memory Error at: Check SIMMs on the system board. MMMM:SSSS:OOO Contact your dealer. (W:XXXX, R:YYYY) where: M: MB, S: Segment, O: Offset, X/Y: write/read pattern CPU Clock Mismatch Run Setup.

  • Page 42: Correcting Error Conditions

    1.13.3 Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, if an error message says "Press F1 to continue," it is caused by a configuration problem, which can be easily corrected. An equipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an error that causes complete system failure.

  • Page 43: Chapter 2 Bios Utility

    C h a p t e r BIOS Utility Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM.

  • Page 44: Entering Setup

    Entering Setup To enter Setup, press the key combination You must press while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time. The BIOS Utility main menu then appears: BIOS Utility Basic System Configuration Advanced System Configuration PnP/PCI System Configuration Power Saving Configuration System Security...
  • Page 45 Basic System Configuration Select Basic System Configuration to input configuration values such as date, time, and disk types. The following screen shows the Basic System Configuration menu. Basic System Configuration Page 1/2 Date ......[MM/DD/YY] Time ......[HH:MM:SS] Diskette Drive A ..[xx-MB xx-inch] Diskette Drive B ..[xx-MB xx-inch]...

  • Page 46: Date And Time

    The following screen shows page 2 of the Basic System Configuration menu. Basic System Configuration Page 2/2 Enhanced IDE Features Hard Disk Block Mode ...[Enabled ] Advanced PIO Mode ....[Enabled ] Hard Disk Size > 504MB ..[Enabled ] Hard Disk 32-Bit Access ..[Enabled ] Num Lock After Boot ....[Enabled ] Memory Test .......[Disabled] Quiet Boot ......[Enabled ]...

  • Page 47: Diskette Drives

    · Year Time Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press to set the time following the hour-minute-second format. Valid values for hour, minute, and second are: · Hour · Minute · Second 2.2.2 Diskette Drives To enter the configuration value for the first diskette drive (drive A), highlight the Diskette Drive A parameter.
  • Page 48 Selecting the “Auto” Option If you do not know the exact type of your IDE hard disk drive, select Auto the option . During the power-on self-test (POST), when the system performs self-testing and self-initialization before loading the operating system and applications, the BIOS utility automatically determines your IDE drive type.

  • Page 49: Total Memory

    Selecting the “User” Option Auto There are cases when you cannot use the option , instead you have to select User . Choose the User option when you have installed an IDE hard disk that was previously formatted but does not use the disk native parameters or structure, that is, the disk may be formatted according to the user specified number of cylinders, heads, and sectors.

  • Page 50: Enhanced Ide Features

    2.2.5 Enhanced IDE Features Hard Disk Block Mode This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If you set this parameter to Enabled , it allows data transfer in block (multiple sectors) by increasing the data transfer rate to 256 bytes per cycle.

  • Page 51: Num Lock After Boot

    2.2.6 Num Lock After Boot This parameter allows you to activate the Num Lock function upon booting. The default setting is Enabled 2.2.7 Memory Test Enabled When set to , this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM test during the POST routine. When set to Disabled , the...

  • Page 52: Configuration Table

    2.2.9 Configuration Table This parameter allows you to display the configuration table after POST but before booting. The configuration table gives a summary of the hardware devices and settings that BIOS detected during POST. A sample configuration table appears below. CPU ID Pentium II Base Memory:...

  • Page 53: Advanced System Configuration

    Advanced System Configuration The Advanced System Configuration option allows you to configure the advanced system memory functions. Do not change any settings in the Advanced Configuration if you are not a qualified technician to avoid damaging the system. The following screen shows the Advanced System Configuration parameters.

  • Page 54: L2 Cache

    2.3.2 L2 Cache This parameter enables or disables the external cache memory. The external cache is incorporated in the CPU module. Cache Scheme Write-through Write-back This parameter sets the cache to modes. Write-back updates the cache but not the memory when there is a write instruction.

  • Page 55: Pci Irq Setting

    PnP/PCI System Configuration The PnP/PCI System Configuration allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. PnP/PCI System Configuration Page 1/2 PCI IRQ Setting ....[ Auto INTA INTB INTC INTD PCI Slot 1....[--] [--] [--] [--] PCI Slot 2....[--] [--] [--] [--]...

  • Page 56: Pci Irq Sharing

    PCI Slots These parameters specify the auto-assigned interrupt for each of the PCI devices. Like the PCI IRQ Setting parameter, these are also nonconfigurable. Onboard PCI Devices This parameter specifies the auto-assigned interrupt for the onboard PCI device(s) and is also nonconfigurable. 2.4.2 PCI IRQ Sharing Setting this parameter to...

  • Page 57: Plug & Play Os

    setting this parameter. 2.4.4 Plug & Play OS When this parameter is set to , BIOS initializes only PnP boot devices such as SCSI cards. When set to , BIOS initializes all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as sound cards. Set this parameter to only if your operating system is Windows 95.

  • Page 58: Power Saving Configuration

    Power Saving Configuration The Power Saving Configuration parameters are configurable only if your system supports the power-management feature. The following screen shows the Power Saving Configuration parameters and their default settings: Power Saving Configuration Page 1/1 Power Management Mode ....[Enabled ] IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ..[ 15] Minute(s) System Standby Timer ....[ 15] Minute(s) System Suspend Timer ....[ 15] Minute(s)

  • Page 59: Monitored Activities

    IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer This parameter allows the hard disk to enter standby mode after inactivity of 1 to 15 minutes, depending on your setting. When you access the hard disk again, allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on the hard disk) for the disk to return to normal speed.

  • Page 60: System Security Setup

    System Security Setup The Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the system and its data. The following screen appears if you enter the Setup program and select System Security. System Security Page 1/1 Disk Drive Control Diskette Drive....[ Normal...

  • Page 61: Drive Control Settings

    Table 2-1 Drive Control Settings Diskette Drive Setting Description Normal Diskette drive functions normally Write Protect All Sectors Disables the write function on all sectors Write Protect Boot Sector Disables the write function only on the boot sector Disabled Disables all diskette functions Hard Disk Drive Setting Description...

  • Page 62: Onboard Communication Ports

    Table 2-1 Drive Control Settings (continued) Boot from CD-ROM Setting Description Enabled The system checks for a bootable CD in the CD-ROM. If a CD is present, the system boots from the CD-ROM. Otherwise, it boots from the drive specified in the System Boot Drive parameter.

  • Page 63: Serial Port 2 Settings

    Serial Port 2 Base Address This parameter allows you to set the serial port 2 logical base address. Table 2-3 Serial Port 2 Settings Setting Description 3F8h Serial port 2 with address 3F8h using IRQ4 2F8h Serial port 2 with address 2F8h using IRQ3 3E8h Serial port 2 with address 3E8h using IRQ4 2E8h...

  • Page 64: Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings

    Disabled Disables the parallel port To deactivate the parallel port, select the Disabled option. If you install an add-on card that has a parallel port whose address conflicts with the parallel port onboard, the system automatically disables the onboard functions. Check the parallel port address on the add-on card and change the address to one that does not conflict.

  • Page 65: Onboard Ps/2 Mouse (Irq 12)

    2.6.3 Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12) This parameter enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse. When set to Enabled , it allows you to use the onboard PS/2 mouse assigned with IRQ12. When set to Disabled , it deactivates the mouse and makes IRQ12 available for use of other devices.
  • Page 66 Press . A prompt asks you to retype the password to verify your first entry. Retype the password then press After setting the password, the system automatically sets the Setup Password parameter to Present Press to exit the System Security screen and return to the main menu.

  • Page 67: Power On Password

    Press to exit the System Security screen and return to the main menu. Press to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data. Select to save the changes. Bypassing the Setup Password If you forget your setup password, you can bypass the password security feature by hardware.

  • Page 68: Load Setup Default Settings

    Load Setup Default Settings Use this option to load the default settings for the optimized system configuration. When you load the default settings, some of the parameters are grayed-out with their fixed settings. These grayed parameters are not user-configurable. The following dialog box appears when you select Load Setup Default Settings from the main menu.

  • Page 69: Leaving Setup

    Leaving Setup Examine the system configuration values. When you are satisfied that all the values are correct, write them down. Store the recorded values in a safe place. In the future, if the battery loses power or the CMOS chip is damaged, you will know what values to enter when you rerun Setup.
  • Page 70 Inde BIOS bottom command lines, add-on cards BIOS main menu, 2-2 installing ISA, 1-19 installing PCI, 1-20 installing SCSI/LAN, 1-21 ADM, 1-23 checking IRQ activities, 2-17 Advanced PIO Mode, 2-8 Configuration Table, 2-10 Advanced System connector Configuration, 2-11 functions, 1-7 locations 1-4 after installation steps, 1-22 corrective measures, 1-27...
  • Page 71 ECC, 2-12 I/O ports, 1-1 EDO, 2-13 IDE configuration, 1-18 EIDE, 1-18 IDE drive configuration, 2-5 EIDE features, 2-8 installing on PCI slot 4, 1-22 Enter setup, 2-2 IRQ setting, 2-13 error messages, 1-24 IRQ sharing, 1-22, 2-14 software, 1-24 system, 1-24 IRQ12, 2-23 exit setup, 2-27...
  • Page 72 memory test, 2-9 processor connector, 1-3 memory upgrade, 1-13 rules, 1-13 MMX, 1-1, 1-9 quiet boot, 2-9 Num Lock, 2-9 resetting IRQ assignments, 2-15 parallel port operation modes, retention mechanism, 1-10 2-22 parallel port settings, 2-21 Date, 2-4 Time, 2-5 Pentium II, 1-1, 1-9 features, 1-9 installation, 1-10...
  • Page 73 installation, 1-16 removing, 1-17 write-back, 2-12 SMART, 1-23 write-through, 2-12 Special PCI card installation instruction, 1-22 system board, 1-1 components, 1-2 features, 1-2 layout, 1-3 parts, 1-3 system reconfiguration, 1-18 System Security Setup, 2-18 system total memory, 2-7 troubleshooting, 1-27 USB, 1-1 USB feature, 2-23 USB Host Controller, 2-12...

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