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... Panel for Veriton 7700G 12 Rear Panel for Veriton 7700G 14 System Block Diagram 16 Keyboard 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 24 Entering Setup 25 Product Information 27 Standard CMOS Features 30 Advanced BIOS Features 34 Integrated Peripherals 36 Power Management Setup 38 PC Health Status 40 Frequency Control 41 Load Optimized Settings 42 System Security 43 Save & Exit Setup 46 Exit Without Saving 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement...
... Panel for Veriton 7700G 12 Rear Panel for Veriton 7700G 14 System Block Diagram 16 Keyboard 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 24 Entering Setup 25 Product Information 27 Standard CMOS Features 30 Advanced BIOS Features 34 Integrated Peripherals 36 Power Management Setup 38 PC Health Status 40 Frequency Control 41 Load Optimized Settings 42 System Security 43 Save & Exit Setup 46 Exit Without Saving 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement...
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... rear). Connectivity T Two conventional PCI 2.2 5V slots, one PCI Express x16 slot, and one PCI Express interface T Support HDD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD Dual, or DVD Supermultiplus storage type T Four SATA IDE slot and one PATA IDE slot T Supports USB 2.0 high-performance peripherals T One PS/2 keyboard port, one PS/2 mouse port T One parallel port, one serial port T One VGA port T One RJ45 LAN port T BroadCOM Gigabit LAN controller with manageability function, PCI Express USB T T T Connector Quantity: 5 T Four for front daughter board Data transfer rate T USB...
... rear). Connectivity T Two conventional PCI 2.2 5V slots, one PCI Express x16 slot, and one PCI Express interface T Support HDD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD Dual, or DVD Supermultiplus storage type T Four SATA IDE slot and one PATA IDE slot T Supports USB 2.0 high-performance peripherals T One PS/2 keyboard port, one PS/2 mouse port T One parallel port, one serial port T One VGA port T One RJ45 LAN port T BroadCOM Gigabit LAN controller with manageability function, PCI Express USB T T T Connector Quantity: 5 T Four for front daughter board Data transfer rate T USB...
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... Description Network port Black Black USB ports USB ports Light blue Audio-in/Line-in jack Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack Pink Microphone-in jack (rear)* Blue Burgundy CRT/LCD monitor port** Parallel/printer port Teal or Turquoise Serial port Purple PS/2 keyboard port Green PS/2 mouse port 12 Power cord socket NOTE: * The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear). NOTE: ** The CRT monitor port is automatically disabled when an add-on VGA card is installed into...
... Description Network port Black Black USB ports USB ports Light blue Audio-in/Line-in jack Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack Pink Microphone-in jack (rear)* Blue Burgundy CRT/LCD monitor port** Parallel/printer port Teal or Turquoise Serial port Purple PS/2 keyboard port Green PS/2 mouse port 12 Power cord socket NOTE: * The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear). NOTE: ** The CRT monitor port is automatically disabled when an add-on VGA card is installed into...
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Connect the monitor to the VGA port instead. Chapter 1 15 Label 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Icon Color Light blue Description Audio-in/Line-in jack Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack Pink Microphone-in jack (rear)* Blue Burgundy CRT/LCD monitor port** Parallel/printer port Teal or Turquoise Serial port Purple PS/2 keyboard port Green PS/2 mouse port 12 Power cord socket NOTE: * The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear). NOTE: **The CRT monitor port is automatically disabled when an add-on VGA card is installed into the system.
Connect the monitor to the VGA port instead. Chapter 1 15 Label 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Icon Color Light blue Description Audio-in/Line-in jack Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack Pink Microphone-in jack (rear)* Blue Burgundy CRT/LCD monitor port** Parallel/printer port Teal or Turquoise Serial port Purple PS/2 keyboard port Green PS/2 mouse port 12 Power cord socket NOTE: * The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear). NOTE: **The CRT monitor port is automatically disabled when an add-on VGA card is installed into the system.
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... Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup (Advanced options) Second-Level Cache Configurations: Below information is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer AMI System BIOS version R01-A3 BIOS ROM type PLCC BIOS ROM size 4MB Support protocol ASF 2.0, SMBIOS(DMI)2.3.1, PCI2.1, PCI2.3, PCI-express1.0, ACPI 2.0 compliant, USB2.0, WFM V2.0, ATAPI Boot from CD-ROM feature Yes Support to LS-120 drive Yes Support to BIOS boot block feature Yes System Memory Item Memory socket number Support memory...
... Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup (Advanced options) Second-Level Cache Configurations: Below information is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer AMI System BIOS version R01-A3 BIOS ROM type PLCC BIOS ROM size 4MB Support protocol ASF 2.0, SMBIOS(DMI)2.3.1, PCI2.1, PCI2.3, PCI-express1.0, ACPI 2.0 compliant, USB2.0, WFM V2.0, ATAPI Boot from CD-ROM feature Yes Support to LS-120 drive Yes Support to BIOS boot block feature Yes System Memory Item Memory socket number Support memory...
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... The same with the processor core clock frequency Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification GMCH(Graphics&Memory Controller Hub) Integrated VGA Support PCI Express x16 graphic port Support DVMT Technology(Dynamic Video Memory Technology) Audio Interface Item Audio controller Audio controller resident bus Audio function control Mono or stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate MPU-401 UART support Microphone jack Headphone jack Line-in/Line-out/speaker-out Specification Intel ICH6 High Definition Audio Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 32 bits High...
... The same with the processor core clock frequency Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification GMCH(Graphics&Memory Controller Hub) Integrated VGA Support PCI Express x16 graphic port Support DVMT Technology(Dynamic Video Memory Technology) Audio Interface Item Audio controller Audio controller resident bus Audio function control Mono or stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate MPU-401 UART support Microphone jack Headphone jack Line-in/Line-out/speaker-out Specification Intel ICH6 High Definition Audio Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 32 bits High...
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... the default and suggested settings. Enabled Disabled This item allows the BIOS to interact with a USB keyboard or mouse to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Parameter USB Host Controllers USB 2.0 Support USB Keyboard/Mouse Support Floppy Disk Controller Onboard LAN Description Options This setting is used to work with MS-DOS based utilities and non-Windows modes. Enabled Disabled his setting controls the onboard LAN controller. The keyboard driver simulates legacy mouse command and lets you enable or disable the USB mouse driver within the onboard BIOS. Settings in...
... the default and suggested settings. Enabled Disabled This item allows the BIOS to interact with a USB keyboard or mouse to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Parameter USB Host Controllers USB 2.0 Support USB Keyboard/Mouse Support Floppy Disk Controller Onboard LAN Description Options This setting is used to work with MS-DOS based utilities and non-Windows modes. Enabled Disabled his setting controls the onboard LAN controller. The keyboard driver simulates legacy mouse command and lets you enable or disable the USB mouse driver within the onboard BIOS. Settings in...
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...] Floppy Disk Controller [Enabled] ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible] Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri,PATA Sec] PS/2 Mouse Support [Enabled] PS/2 Keyboard Support [Enabled] On-board LAN [Enabled] On-board Audio [Enabled] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10:Save ESC: Exit F9: optimized Defaults F1: General For additional items found in this menu: Parameter Serial Port A/ Serial Port B/ Parallel Port Mode Description Configures the Serial Port A/ Serial Port B/ Parallel Port Enables you want to use different controller cards to connect audio connectors, set the field...
...] Floppy Disk Controller [Enabled] ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible] Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri,PATA Sec] PS/2 Mouse Support [Enabled] PS/2 Keyboard Support [Enabled] On-board LAN [Enabled] On-board Audio [Enabled] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10:Save ESC: Exit F9: optimized Defaults F1: General For additional items found in this menu: Parameter Serial Port A/ Serial Port B/ Parallel Port Mode Description Configures the Serial Port A/ Serial Port B/ Parallel Port Enables you want to use different controller cards to connect audio connectors, set the field...
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... power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you replace the main board. To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages in Setup is the most likely cause. A weak battery may run specific disk diagnostic routines. Displays the running speed of CMOS is incorrect, indicating the BIOS code may have caused this error. Cannot find or initialize the hard drive controller or the drive. Make sure the controller is set to either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change...
... power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you replace the main board. To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages in Setup is the most likely cause. A weak battery may run specific disk diagnostic routines. Displays the running speed of CMOS is incorrect, indicating the BIOS code may have caused this error. Cannot find or initialize the hard drive controller or the drive. Make sure the controller is set to either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change...
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... secondary slave IDE hard drive. POST detects an error in the primary master IDE hard drive. Including this message in the OEM display permits the operator to show POST screen Primary master hard disk fail Primary slave hard disk fail Secondary master hard disk fail Secondary slave hard disk fail Action/FRU This message displays during memory testing, additional information appears giving specifics about the type and location of BIOS defaults designed for the...
... secondary slave IDE hard drive. POST detects an error in the primary master IDE hard drive. Including this message in the OEM display permits the operator to show POST screen Primary master hard disk fail Primary slave hard disk fail Secondary master hard disk fail Secondary slave hard disk fail Action/FRU This message displays during memory testing, additional information appears giving specifics about the type and location of BIOS defaults designed for the...
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.../DVD-ROM drive except power cable, then press eject button to try to light, but system operates normally. 1. Check with a known good disc. 2. Ensure the headphone jack of BIOS Setup is set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to master connector or the drive is turned on it . Main board Chapter 4 85 Error Symptom Action/FRU Diskette drive LED comes on it . Diskette drive power 3. Hard disk drive. 4. Hard disk drive...
.../DVD-ROM drive except power cable, then press eject button to try to light, but system operates normally. 1. Check with a known good disc. 2. Ensure the headphone jack of BIOS Setup is set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to master connector or the drive is turned on it . Main board Chapter 4 85 Error Symptom Action/FRU Diskette drive LED comes on it . Diskette drive power 3. Hard disk drive. 4. Hard disk drive...
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... but no sound output. (Data files are received normally; Ensure the modem card is readable). 3. Load default settings (if screen is set to PCI slot firmly or replace the modem card. 3. Monitor signal connection/cable. 2. "Monitor" 2. Incorrect colors No high intensity Missing, broken, or incorrect characters Blank monitor (dark) Blank monitor (bright) Distorted image Unreadable monitor Other monitor problems Display changing colors. For the PCI modem, make sure Power on By Ring in cable from speakers. Speaker power/connection/cable. Video adapter card 4. Data...
... but no sound output. (Data files are received normally; Ensure the modem card is readable). 3. Load default settings (if screen is set to PCI slot firmly or replace the modem card. 3. Monitor signal connection/cable. 2. "Monitor" 2. Incorrect colors No high intensity Missing, broken, or incorrect characters Blank monitor (dark) Blank monitor (bright) Distorted image Unreadable monitor Other monitor problems Display changing colors. For the PCI modem, make sure Power on By Ring in cable from speakers. Speaker power/connection/cable. Video adapter card 4. Data...
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... Parallel/Serial Ports Execute "Load BIOS Default Settings" in BIOS Setup to OFF. 2. Loop-back. 3. Main board. in BIOS Setup of the machine, just above the connector for the printer. Printing failed. 1. Main board. Printer. 3. Printer cable. 4. Power Supply 2. Refer to Instant-off system. (Only unplugging the power cord from Recovery CD. Refer to the service manual for the power cable) is not set to the printer service manual. 2. Executing software shutdown from Windows98 Start menu does not turn...
... Parallel/Serial Ports Execute "Load BIOS Default Settings" in BIOS Setup to OFF. 2. Loop-back. 3. Main board. in BIOS Setup of the machine, just above the connector for the printer. Printing failed. 1. Main board. Printer. 3. Printer cable. 4. Power Supply 2. Refer to Instant-off system. (Only unplugging the power cord from Recovery CD. Refer to the service manual for the power cable) is not set to the printer service manual. 2. Executing software shutdown from Windows98 Start menu does not turn...
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... models with DVD) How do I open and watch a DVD? iv Connecting options Connecting your printer Connecting the modem (optional) Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devices Connecting USB devices 4 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the side panel To replace the side panel Internal components System boards Mainboard layout Audio board Upgrading your computer Installing additional memory To...
... models with DVD) How do I open and watch a DVD? iv Connecting options Connecting your printer Connecting the modem (optional) Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devices Connecting USB devices 4 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the side panel To replace the side panel Internal components System boards Mainboard layout Audio board Upgrading your computer Installing additional memory To...
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... (Front Side Bus) up function Connectivity • Two PS/2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard • One serial port (Optional 2nd serial port connection see "11" on page 56) • One parallel port • One VGA port • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (four on the front and four on the rear panel) • High-speed V.92, 56K Fax/modem (optional) • Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake-up to 800 /533MHz and...
... (Front Side Bus) up function Connectivity • Two PS/2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard • One serial port (Optional 2nd serial port connection see "11" on page 56) • One parallel port • One VGA port • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (four on the front and four on the rear panel) • High-speed V.92, 56K Fax/modem (optional) • Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake-up to 800 /533MHz and...
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40 3 Setting up your computer Connecting to the network You can connect your computer. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port (white port) on how to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your computer to configure your network setup.
40 3 Setting up your computer Connecting to the network You can connect your computer. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port (white port) on how to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your computer to configure your network setup.
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...cables from its protective packaging until you are a qualified service technician. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following sections. Not turning off your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. 49 Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors... specific instructions on page 51. 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component. 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that you read the following before you install ...
...cables from its protective packaging until you are a qualified service technician. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following sections. Not turning off your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. 49 Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors... specific instructions on page 51. 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component. 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that you read the following before you install ...
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... shutdown and may make your system's original factory default settings or last system backup. After the POST runs, you have only 1.5 seconds to press Alt + F10. Your Acer Veriton series computer includes an OBR(One Button Recovery) button, a feature that contains all onscreen instructions. Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is from a hidden partition on your hard drive that makes restoring your system. OBR works from system backup...
... shutdown and may make your system's original factory default settings or last system backup. After the POST runs, you have only 1.5 seconds to press Alt + F10. Your Acer Veriton series computer includes an OBR(One Button Recovery) button, a feature that contains all onscreen instructions. Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is from a hidden partition on your hard drive that makes restoring your system. OBR works from system backup...
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... replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into an electrical outlet. • If you are possible situations that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. • The operating system files may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings...
... replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into an electrical outlet. • If you are possible situations that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. • The operating system files may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings...
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... your monitor. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To clean an optical mouse For users of the computer and the keyboard. To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. When to contact a service technician...
... your monitor. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To clean an optical mouse For users of the computer and the keyboard. To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. When to contact a service technician...