Altos 1100E Series User’s Guide
Document History Copyright Notice EDITION PART NUMBER DATE First 49.AB791.001 August 1999 Copyright © 1999 by Acer America Corporation. 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 Acer America Corporation. Printed in U.S.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6.
extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 12.
14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord (provided in your keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 10A 125V minimum. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). 15. Replace the 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 service technician. The battery could explode if not handled properly.
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Housing 1.1 Stand-alone System ........................................................................................1-1 1.2 Features............................................................................................................1-2 1.2.1 Front Panel ...........................................................................................1-2 1.2.2 Rear Panel.............................................................................................1-3 1.
2.4.3 Connector Functions ...........................................................................2-7 2.5 Front Panel Connectors..................................................................................2-9 2.6 Installing Components.................................................................................2-10 2.6.1 ESD Precautions ................................................................................2-11 2.6.2 Pre-installation Instructions..........................................
Chapter 3 BIOS Utility 3.1 Entering Setup.................................................................................................3-1 3.2 System Information ........................................................................................3-3 3.2.1 Processor...............................................................................................3-4 3.2.2 Processor Speed...................................................................................3-5 3.2.3 Bus Frequency .............
3.4 Disk Drives ....................................................................................................3-10 3.4.1 Floppy Drives ....................................................................................3-12 3.4.2 IDE Drives ..........................................................................................3-12 3.5 Power Management .....................................................................................3-16 3.5.1 Power Management Mode................................
3.12 Abort Settings Change .................................................................................3-49 3.13 Leaving Setup................................................................................................3-49 Chapter 4 SCSISelect Configuration Utility 4.1 SCSISelect Configuration Utility Overview.................................................4-1 4.1.1 Default Values .....................................................................................4-1 4.1.
List of Figures 2-1 System Board Layout .....................................................................................2-4 2-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations........................................2-5 2-3 Front Panel Connectors..................................................................................2-9 2-4 Installing a Pentium III Processor...............................................................2-16 2-5 Unlocking the Module Latches .........................................
List of Tables 2-1 System Board Jumper Settings......................................................................2-6 2-2 Connector Functions ......................................................................................2-7 2-3 Memory Configurations ..............................................................................2-19 2-4 System Error Messages ................................................................................2-27 3-1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings ...............
About This Manual This user’s guide aims to give you the information you need to operate the system properly and tells you how to install internal components. Manual Structure This user’s guide consists of four chapters and an index. Chapter 1 System Housing This chapter describes the features of the system housing and tells you how to install the basic system components such as disk drives, a system board, or expansion boards.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: , , Represents the actual keys that you have to press on the keyboard. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any danger that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Suggests precautionary measures to avoid potential hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to take specific action relevant to the accomplishment of the procedure at hand.
Chapter 1 System Housing This chapter describes the features of the system housing and tells you how to install the basic system components such as disk drives, a system board, or expansion boards. If you receive a complete system, the basic components are already installed. 1.1 Stand-alone System The Altos 1100E housing is a stand-alone system housing. Rotate the feet outward to stabilize the housing.
1.2 Features 1.2.
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1.3 Internal Structure Hot-swap Redundant Power Supply Internal Housing Fan 5.25-inch Drive Bays 3.
1.4 Opening the Housing Panels 1.4.1 Front Panel Key lock To open the front panel, use the key to unlock and then pull the panel as shown in the illustration above.
1.4.2 Left Panel To remove the left panel: Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord before removing the left panel. See section 2.6 for important ESD precautions and pre- and post-installation instructions. 1. Remove the two front thumbscrews. Keep them in a safe place for later use. 2. Pull the panel handle out and use it to remove the left panel from the housing.
1.5 Installing Drives Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord before installing or removing drives. See section 2.6 for important ESD precautions and pre- and post-installation instructions. 1.5.1 3.5-inch Drive To install 3.5-inch drives: 1. Open the front panel of the housing. See section 1.4 for more information on opening the housing panel. 2. Detach the 3.5-inch drive frame (2 pieces) from the housing by removing two screws. Keep the screws for later use. 3.
4. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with two screws. 5. Connect the diskette drive cables and close the housing panels.
1.5.2 5.25-inch Drives You may install a CD-ROM, digital audio tape (DAT), hard disk, diskette drive or any other 5.25-inch device into the drive bay. To install 5.25-inch devices: 1. Open the front panel. See section 1.4 for more information on opening the housing panel. 2. Detach the 5.25-inch drive frame (2 pieces) from the housing by removing two screws. Keep the screws for later use. 3. Attach the drive frames to the 5.25-inch drive securing it with four screws as shown below.
4. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with two screws. 5. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive and close the housing panels.
1.6 Installing Hot-Swap Cages You can install either one BPL3 hot-swap cage or one BPL5 hot-swap cage into the system housing. The system housing comes with one BPL5 hot-swap cage. BPL3 and BPL5 Hot-Swap Cage Comparison Table BPL3 BPL5 Dimension occupied Two 5.25” bays Three 5.
Installing a BPL3 Hot-Swap Cage To install the hot-swap cage into the housing: 1. Open the front panel and remove the left panel of the housing. See section 1.4 for more information on opening the housing panels. 2. Attach the drive guides on the sides of the hot-swap cage with two screws on each side. The drive guides come with the hot-swap cage.
3. Insert the hot-swap cage into the housing and secure the hot-swap cage with two screws as shown below.
4. Attach the power cable, the SCSI terminator, the HDD fault LED cable, and the system board connector cable to the backplane board and attach the other end of the connector cable to the system board. For the location of the SCSI connector, please refer to Chapter 2, System Board.
Installing and Removing a BPL3 Hard Disk Drive Tray To remove and install a BPL3 Hard Disk Drive Tray: 1. Use your finger to release the drive tray and then pull it out. 2. Place a hard disk on the tray. Secure it with four screws as shown below.
3. Insert the tray into the hot-swap cage with the lever still extended. Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before closing the lever.
Installing a BPL5 Hot-Swap Cage To install the hot-swap cage into the housing: 1. Open the front panel and remove the left panel of the housing. See section 1.4 for more information on opening the housing panels. 2. Insert the hot-swap cage into the housing and secure the hot-swap cage with two screws as shown below.
3. Attach the power cable, the SCSI terminator, the HDD fault LED cable, and the system board connector cable to the backplane board and attach the other end of the connector cable to the system board. For the location of the SCSI connector, please refer to Chapter 2, System Board.
Installing and Removing a BPL5 Hard Disk Drive Tray To remove and install a BPL5 Hard Disk Drive Tray: 1. Use your finger to release the drive tray and then pull it out.
2. Place a hard disk on the tray. Secure it with four screws. 3. Insert the tray into the hot-swap cage with the lever still extended. Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before closing the lever.
1.7 Installing and Removing a Hot-swappable Redundant Power Supply Module The power subsystem consists of two hot-swappable power supply module bays that allows the installation of two 337-watts power supply modules in a hotswappable redundant configuration. A redundant power configuration enables a fully-configured system to continue running even if one power supply fails. The system housing comes with one hotswappable redundant power supply installed.
To remove a hot-swappable redundant power supply: 1. Turn the thumbscrew counter-clockwise to loosen the power supply. 2. Push the metal lock towards the center as shown below and gently pull the power supply out using the metal handle. Metal Lock The power supply subsystem should supply a minimum of 337-watts to the whole system.
1.8 Replacing the External Redundant System Fan An external redundant fan is pre-installed at the factory. This allows the system to operate properly if the internal housing fan fails. To replace the external redundant fan: 1. Open the front panel and remove the left panel of the housing. See section 1.4 for more information on opening the housing panels. 2. Use a screwdriver to push open the plastic peg located below the internal system fan module. 3.
1.9 Installing an Expansion Board To install an expansion board: 1. Remove an expansion slot bracket cover. expansion board. 2. Align an expansion board with the open slot and insert the golden fingers into the expansion bus connector. 3. Secure the board with the screw.
1.10 SCSI Backplane Board You can install either one BPL3 hot-swap cage or one BPL5 hot-swap cage into the system housing. The system housing comes with one BPL5 hot-swap cage. See section 1.6 for information about installing BPL3 and BPL5 hot-swap cages and drive trays. 1.10.1 BPL3 LVD SCSI Backplane Board The LVD SCSI hot-swap cage includes a hot plug SCA single-ended backplane, LED board, and the hard drive cage itself.
Jumpers and Connectors BPL3 Backplane Board Jumper Setting Function 2 JP1 1-2 2-3 I C Buffer ID 21h 23h JP4 Short Open Terminator Power Source Both from Backplane and Host Only from Host 1-26 Altos 1100E Series User’s Guide
Connector Description CN1 SCSI 68-pin P connector - In CN2 Front power LED connector CN3 I C Buffer connector CN5 Slot 1 CN7 Slot 2 CN8 SCSI 68-pin connector - Out CN9 Slot 3 JP5 Power connector S1 Slot 1 ID switch S2 Slot 2 ID switch S3 Slot 3 ID switch 2 1.10.2 BPL5 LVD SCSI Backplane Board The LVD SCSI hot-swap cage includes a hot plug SCA LVD backplane, LED board, and the hard drive cage itself.
Features The backplane board has the following major features: • “Hot-swap” feature that allows replacement of hard drives even when the system is in full operation. • Indicates hard disk drive failure through a front panel LED. • Supports Ultra2 SCSI SCA disk drives. • SCSI ID strapping that allows LVD SCSI HDD ID configuration through the backplane switches, instead of configuring the individual drive IDs. We recommend setting the IDs on the backplane board instead of the individual drives.
Jumpers and Connectors BPL5 Backplane Board Jumper Setting Function JP1 Short Open Terminator Power Source Both from Backplane and Host Only from Host SW1 Off Reserved SW2 Off Optional daughterboard Connector Description CN1 SCSI 68-pin P connector - Out CN2 Slot 1 CN3 Slot 2 CN4 Slot 3 CN5 Slot 4 CN6 Slot 5 CN7 Front power LED connector Chapter 1 – System Housing 1-29
Connector Description CN8 SCSI 68-pin P connector - In CN9 Optional daughterboard (Reserved) CN10 I C buffer connector 2 JP2 4-pin FAN connector JP31 Power connector JP4 Power connector JP5 Reserved S12 Slot 1 ID switch S2 Slot 2 ID switch S3 Slot 3 ID switch S4 Slot 4 ID switch S5 Slot 5 ID switch 1 Due to the SCSI backplane board’s loading requirements, you will need to connect power to both power connectors on the backplane board.
Chapter 2 2.1 System Board Features The Altos 1100E system board is a dual-processor system board built on an ATX baseboard using up to two Intel Pentium III processors. It is integrated with the Intel 440BX system controller, which consists of the PCI/AGP controller and the PCI/ISA IDE accelerator (PIIX4). The PCI/AGP controller host bus interface supports Pentium III processors with 100 MHz bus frequency.
The system board supports two manageability features: Advanced Server Manager (ASM) Pro and Remote Diagnostic Manager (RDM). ASM Pro detects problems in: • CPU thermal condition • CPU working voltage detection (±12V/±5V/3.3V/1.5V) • PCI bus utilization calculation It also detects if the CPU fan or the chassis fan malfunctions. RDM allows execution of the RDM diagnostic program from a remote RDM station to fix detected problems or to reboot the system. ASM Pro provides manageability.
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2.3 System Board Layout Figure 2-1 shows the system board components.
2.4 Jumpers and Connectors This section describes the jumper and connector locations and settings. 2.4.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 2-2 shows the jumper and connector locations on the system board. Figure 2-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations Jumpers are prefixed “JP”. Connectors are prefixed “CN”. The blackened pin of a jumper or connector represents pin 1.
2.4.2 Jumper Settings Table 2-1 lists the system board jumpers with their corresponding settings and functions.
2.4.3 Connector Functions Table 2-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions.
Table 2-2 Connector Functions (continued) Connector 2-8 Function CN30 RDM connector CN31 Reserved CN32 Reserved CN33 RDM connector CN34 External Speaker connector CN35 Reserved CN36 Power switch CN37 Chassis Intrusion switch connector CN38 RDM LED connector CN39 External HDD LED connector CN40 External HDD LED connector CN42 Reserved Altos 1100E Series User’s Guide
2.5 Front Panel Connectors The following figure shows the pin orientation of the front-panel connectors.
2.6 Installing Components Before you install any system component, please read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and post-installation instructions. Turn off the system power and unplug the power cord and all peripherals before opening the system or connecting or removing any peripheral device. Always turn on any external peripheral device before you turn on the system.
2.6.1 ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a system component. 1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it. 2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit before handling components.
2.6.3 Post-installation Instructions Observe the following procedures after installing a system component: 1. Check that the components are installed according to the instructions in their respective sections. 2. Make sure you have set all the required jumpers. See section 2.4 for the correct jumper settings. 3. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. 4. Replace the system cover. 5. Connect the necessary cables and turn on the system.
2.7 Installing and Removing a Heatsink Your system comes with a fully assembled Pentium III processor connected to a heatsink. In the event that you need to install a new processor, you may need to install a heatsink as well. To install a heatsink onto a Pentium III processor: 1.
To remove the heatsink: 1. Disconnect the ends of the bracket as shown below, and separate the bracket, processor, and heatsink.
2.8 Installing a Pentium III Processor Follow these steps to install a Pentium III processor into the socket on the CPU board. The system settings are configured at the factory for the correct CPU frequency/ Memory DIMM combination. If you upgrade the CPU frequency to 300, 350, 400, or 450 MHz, the memory controller requires PC-100 DRAM DIMMs. Your system will not work properly if you use standard DIMMs with the higher speed CPUs. All of the installed DIMMs must have the same capabilities.
1. Press the processor module down until the edge connector snugly fits into the socket. The edge connector of the Pentium module is slotted so that it only fits in one direction. Make sure the module groove matches the one on the processor socket. Figure 2-4 Installing a Pentium III Processor 2. Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module into place. 3.
2.9 Removing a Pentium III Processor Follow these steps to remove the Pentium III processor module from the slot. 1. Remove the fan and temperature connectors (see Figure 2-2 and Table 2-2): CPU1 fan connector – CN20 CPU1 temperature connector – CN16 CPU2 fan connector – CN9 CPU2 temperature connector – CN10 2. Unlock the latches that secure the processor module. Figure 2-5 Unlocking the Module Latches 2. Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket.
2.10 Installing the Termination Board When you use only one CPU, you must have a termination board installed in the empty slot. Follow these steps to install the termination board: 1. Position the termination board over the empty slot. 2. Carefully insert the golden fingers of the termination board into the slot until the board fits completely. Figure 2-6 Installing the Termination Board The termination board is pre-installed at the factory for uniprocessor configurations.
2.11 Memory Upgrade The four 168-pin sockets onboard support Registered PC100 ECC SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may install 128 or 256-MB DIMMs for a maximum of 1024 MB system memory. Each of the sockets represents one independent bank. This allows you to install DIMMs with different capacities to form a configuration. 2.11.1 Memory Configurations Table 2-3 lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.
2.11.2 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, align it with the socket and press it down until the holding clips secure the DIMM in place. The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you slip in a DIMM but it does not completely fit, you may have inserted it the wrong way. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM.
2.11.3 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM, press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before you press the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket. Figure 2-8 Removing a DIMM 2.11.4 Reconfiguring the System Reconfigure the system after installing or removing DIMMs. Follow these steps to reconfigure the system: 1. Power on the system.
2.12 Installing Expansion Cards 2.12.1 Installing 32 Bit PCI Cards To install 32 bit PCI cards: 1. Locate the PCI slots on the system board. 2. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite an empty PCI slot. 3. Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 4. Secure the card to the housing with a screw. When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the PCI devices.
2.12.2 Installing an AGP Card When installing an AGP card, make sure that the IRQ required by the card is not already assigned to a PCI or ISA device to avoid resource conflicts. Follow these steps when installing an AGP card: 1. Locate the AGP slot on the main board. See Figure 2-1 for the slot location. 2. Insert an AGP card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.
2.13 ASM Pro ASM Pro is a server management tool based on industry standards. It is designed to help server supervisors and management information system (MIS) personnel to detect errors or potential trouble spots in their network servers through a single management station. ASM Pro consists of two major parts: • • ASM-Station - a Windows-based management station software that communicates with servers equipped with ASM-Agent(s).
2.14 Remote Diagnostic Management Remote Diagnostic Manager (RDM) is a server management tool that uses modems and telephone lines to control a host of servers from a remote station. In the event of failure, RDM monitors and analyzes the server condition, updates the BIOS settings if necessary, reboots the server, and quickly returns it to normal operation. This capability to execute the RDM functions from a remote site bridges the distance barrier in fixing server problems and reduces server down time. 2.
Refer to the RDM User’s Guide for detailed instructions on RDM installation. 2.15 Error Messages Do not continue using the computer if you receive an error message of any type. Note the message and take corrective action. This section explains the different types of error messages and corresponding corrective measures. There are two general types of error messages: • Software • System 2.15.1 Software Error Messages Software error messages are returned by your operating system or application.
Table 2-4 System Error Messages Message Action CMOS Battery Error Replace the battery or contact your dealer. CMOS Checksum Error Run Setup. See Section 3-1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch Contact your dealer. Diskette Drive Controller Error or Not Installed Check and connect the control cable to the diskette controller. Diskette Drive Error Check the CMOS settings in Setup and the diskette drive cable connections. Diskette Drive A Type Mismatch Run Setup and select the proper drive type.
Table 2-4 System Error Messages (continued) Message Memory Error at: MMMM:SSSS:OOO (W:XXXX, R:YYYY) Action Check DIMMs on the system board. Contact your dealer. where: M: MB, S: Segment, O: Offset, X/Y: write/read pattern Memory Size Mismatch CPU Clock Mismatch Check the memory size based on the system specifications. Check the internal cable connections. If you are sure that connections and values are correct, ignore the message. If the message reappears, ask for technical assistance.
2.15.3 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. Here are some corrective measures for error conditions: 1. Run Setup (See section 3.1).
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Chapter 3 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. This memory area is not part of the system RAM. If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS.
BIOS Utility System Information Product Information Disk Drives Power Management Startup Configuration Advanced Configuration System Security Date and Time Remote Diagnostic Configuration Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change ↑↓←→ = Move highlight bar, ↵ = Select, Esc = Exit The parameters on the screens show default values. These values may not be the same as those in your system.
3.2 System Information The following screen appears if you select System Information from the main menu. System Information Processor ...................... Processor Speed ................ Bus Frequency .................. Internal Cache ................. External Cache ................. Floppy Drive A ................. Floppy Drive B ................. IDE Primary Channel Master ..... IDE Primary Channel Slave ...... IDE Secondary Channel Master ... IDE Secondary Channel Slave .... Total Memory .........
The following screen shows page 2 of the System Information menu. System Information Page 2/2 Serial Port 1 ...................... 3F8h, IRQ 4 Serial Port 2 ...................... 2F8h, IRQ 3 Parallel Port ..................... 378h, IRQ 7 Pointing Device .................... Installed Memory Parity Mode ................. ECC Onboard USB ........................ Disabled PgDn/PgUp = Move Screen, Esc = Back to Main Menu The following sections explain the parameters.
3.2.2 Processor Speed The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of the CPU currently installed in your system. The system supports up to two Intel Pentium III processors. 3.2.3 Bus Frequency The Bus Frequency parameter specifies the system external clock. The bus frequency should always be set to 100 MHz. 3.2.4 Internal Cache This parameter specifies the first-level or the internal memory size (i.e., the memory integrated into the CPU), and whether it is enabled or disabled.
3.2.8 IDE Primary Channel Master This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel. For information on how to configure IDE devices, see section 3.4.2. 3.2.9 IDE Primary Channel Slave This parameter specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the primary IDE channel. For information on how to configure IDE devices, see section 3.4.2. 3.2.
3.2.13 Serial Port 1 This parameter indicates the serial port 1 address and IRQ setting. 3.2.14 Serial Port 2 This parameter indicates the serial port 2 address and IRQ setting. 3.2.15 Parallel Port This parameter indicates the parallel port address and IRQ setting. 3.2.16 Pointing Device The BIOS utility automatically detects if there is a mouse connected to the system. If there is, this parameter displays the Installed setting. Otherwise, this is set to None. 3.2.
3.3 Product Information The Product Information contains general data about the system. It includes the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. This information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. The following screen shows the Product Information items. Product Information Page 1/1 Product Name ...........................M19A System S/N .............................xxxxxxxxx Main Board ID ..........................M19A Main Board S/N ........
3.3.3 Main Board ID This parameter specifies the system board’s identification number. 3.3.4 Main Board S/N This parameter specifies the system board’s serial number. 3.3.5 System BIOS Version This parameter specifies the version of the BIOS utility. 3.3.6 System BIOS ID This parameter specifies the identification number of the BIOS utility. 3.3.7 BIOS Release Date This parameter specifies the official date the BIOS version was released.
3.4 Disk Drives The Disk Drives menu lets you configure the system hard disk and disk drive settings. If your hard disk supports the enhanced IDE features, you may set the functions using this menu. The following screen shows the Disk Drives parameters and their default settings: Disk Drives Page 1/1 Floppy Drive A ........... [xx-MB, xx-inch] Floppy Drive B ...........
From the Disk Drives screen, select the IDE Primary Channel Master, IDE Primary Channel Slave, the IDE Secondary Channel Master, or IDE Secondary Channel Slave items to display their respective menus. Selecting the IDE Primary Channel Master item displays the following menu. IDE Primary Channel Master Page 1/1 Type ..................................[Auto] Cylinder ...........................[ ] Head ...............................[ ] Sector .............................[ ] Size ..........................
3.4.1 Floppy Drives To configure the first floppy drive (drive A), highlight the Floppy Drive A parameter. Press or key to view the options, then select the appropriate value. Possible settings for the Floppy Drive parameters: • [ • [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] None ] Follow the same procedure to configure floppy drive B. Choose None if you do not have a second floppy drive. 3.4.
To configure an IDE device designated as master: 1. Select the IDE Primary Channel Master (or the IDE Secondary Channel Master) option to display its menu. 2. Highlight the parameter Type, then press or to display the IDE drive types with their respective values for cylinder, head, sector, and size. You may do any of the following: • Select the type that corresponds to your IDE hard disk drive.
To configure an IDE device designated as slave: 1. Select the IDE Primary Channel Slave (or the IDE Secondary Channel Slave) option to display its menu. 2. Highlight the parameter Type, then press or to display the IDE drive types with their respective values for cylinder, head, sector, and size. Refer to the above procedure for configuring a master device. Hard Disk Block Mode This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use.
Hard Disk 32-bit Access Enabling this parameter improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard disk access. This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98, and Novell NetWare. If your software or hard disk does not support this function, set this parameter to Disabled. CD-ROM Drive DMA Mode This parameter allows you to enable or disable the CD-ROM drive DMA mode. Set this parameter to Enabled to enable the DMA mode for the CD-ROM drive.
3.5 Power Management The Power Management menu lets you configure the system power management features. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters with their default settings: Power Management Power Management Mode .................. IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ......... System Sleep Timer .................. Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State .... Power Switch < 4 sec. .............. Page 1/1 [Disabled] [---] [---] [---] [Power Off] Wakeup Event Modem Ring ..........................
System Sleep Timer This parameter sets the system to the lowest power-saving mode. It automatically enters into the sleep or the suspend mode after a specified period of inactivity. Any keyboard or mouse action, or any modem activity detected (if the Modem Ring option is enabled - see section 3.5.3) resumes system operation. Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State If you want to stop the CPU clock when the system enters the sleep or suspend mode, set this parameter to Yes. If not, select No. 3.5.
3.6 Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration allows you to specify your preferred setting for bootup. The following screen appears if you select the Startup Configuration option from the main menu: Startup Configuration Fast POST Mode ......................... Silent Boot ............................ Num Lock After Boot .................... Memory Test ............................ Release All Blocked Memory .............
3.6.2 Silent Boot This parameter enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When set to Enabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during POST and while booting, after which the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo (such as Windows 95). If any error occurs while booting, the system automatically switches to text mode.
3.6.6 System Boot Drive This parameter allows you to specify the system search sequence. The selections are: • • Drive A then C: The system checks drive A first. If there is a diskette in the drive, the system boots from drive A. Otherwise, it boots from drive C:. Drive C then A: The system checks drive C first. If there is a hard disk (drive C) installed, the system boots from drive C. Otherwise, it boots from drive A. • C: The system always boots from drive C.
3.7 Advanced Configuration The Advanced Configuration option allows you to configure advanced system functions. To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Configuration unless you are a qualified technician. The following screen shows the Advanced Configuration parameters.
3.7.1 Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option from the Advanced Configuration menu displays the following screen: Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port 1 ....................... Base Address ..................... IRQ .............................. Serial Port 2 ....................... Base Address ..................... IRQ .............................. Parallel Port ........
The following screen shows page 2 of the Onboard Devices Configuration menu: Onboard Devices Configuration Page 2/2 Onboard Floppy Disk Controller ...... [Enabled] Onboard IDE Primary Channel ......... [Enabled] Onboard IDE Secondary Channel ....... [Disabled] Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12) ......... [Enabled] Onboard USB ......................... [Disabled] USB Legacy Mode .................. [--------] Onboard Ethernet Chip ............... [Enabled] SMBUS Interrupt(IRQ9) ...............
Base Address This function lets you set a logical base address for serial port 1. The options are: • 3F8h • 2F8h • 3E8h • 2E8h The default setting is 3F8h. IRQ This function lets you assign an interrupt for serial port 1. The options are IRQ 3 and 4. The default setting is 4. Serial Port 2 This parameter allows you to enable or disable the serial port 2. The Base Address and IRQ items are configurable only if this parameter is enabled. The default setting is Enabled.
IRQ This function lets you assign an interrupt for serial port 2. The options are IRQ 3 and 4. The default setting is 3. If you assign 3F8h to serial port 1, you may only assign 2F8h or 2E8h to serial port 2. If you assign 2F8h to serial port 1, you may only assign 3F8h or 3E8h to serial port 2. Parallel Port This parameter allows you to enable or disable the parallel port. Base Address This function lets you set a logical base address for the parallel port.
IRQ This function lets you assign an interrupt for the parallel port. The options are IRQ 5 and 7. The Base Address and IRQ parameters are configurable only if Parallel Port is enabled. 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 addon card and change the address to one that does not conflict.
Operation Mode This item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Table 3-1 lists the different operation modes. The default setting is Bi-directional.
Onboard IDE Secondary Channel This parameter lets you enable or disable the secondary IDE channel. When enabled, it allows you access the devices connected to the secondary channel. When disabled, it deactivates the connected devices. The default setting is Disabled. Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12) This parameter enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse. When enabled, it allows you to use the onboard PS/2 mouse assigned with IRQ12.
3.7.2 PnP/PCI System Configuration The PnP/PCI System Configuration allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the following screens: PnP/PCI System Configuration PCI IRQ Setting ........... [ Auto ] INTA INTB PCI Slot 1 .............. [--] [--] PCI Slot 2 .............. [--] [--] PCI Slot 3 .............. [--] [--] PCI Slot 4 .............. [--] [--] AGP ..................... [--] Onboard LAN .............
PCI IRQ Setting This parameter allows for Auto or Manual configuration of PCI devices. If you use plug-and-play (PnP) devices, set this parameter to Auto. The system then automatically assigns IRQs to PnP devices. If your PCI device is not a PnP, you can manually assign the interrupt for each device. Refer to your PCI card manual for more information. The default setting is Auto. When the PCI IRQ Setting is set to Auto, all the IRQ setting fields become gray and nonconfigurable.
PCI Device Latency Timer This parameter allows you to set the length of time for a PCI device to use the PCI bus. A PCI master can burst indefinitely as long as the target can source/sink the data, and no other agent requests for the bus. If another PCI device requests for the use of the PCI bus, a PCI bus arbitration takes place, and the tenure of the device currently using the PCI bus cannot go over the PCI latency time set in BIOS. This setting depends on your application.
VGA Palette Snoop This parameter permits you to use the palette snooping feature if you installed more than one VGA card in the system. The default setting is Disabled. The VGA palette snoop function allows the control palette register (CPR) to manage and update the VGA RAM DAC (Digital Analog Converter, a color data storage) of each VGA card installed in the system. The snooping process lets the CPR send a signal to all the VGA cards so that they can update their individual RAM DACs.
3.7.3 Memory/Cache Configuration The Memory/Cache Configuration allows you to specify the appropriate settings for your system memory. Selecting the option displays the following screen: Memory/Cache Configuration Page 1/1 Internal Cache (CPU Cache) .......... [Enabled ] Cache Scheme ....................... [Write Back] System BIOS Cacheable ............... [Enabled ] Video BIOS Cacheable ................ [Enabled ] Memory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for .... [ Memory ECC Mode .....................
System BIOS Cacheable Set this parameter to Enabled if you want the system BIOS to run directly from the cache memory, thus allowing your system to function faster. Set this to Disabled to run the system BIOS from RAM. The default setting is Enabled. Video BIOS Cacheable Set this parameter to Enabled if you want the video BIOS to run directly from the cache memory, thus allowing your system to function faster. Set this to Disabled to run the video BIOS from RAM. The default setting is Enabled.
3.7.4 CPU Speed Configuration The CPU Speed Configuration allows you to specify the appropriate settings for your system memory. Selecting the option displays the following screen: CPU Speed Configuration Page 1/1 Bus Frequency ....................... 100 MHz Multiple ............................ [ 4 ] Processor Speed .....................
3.7.5 System Event Configuration The system event configuration enables you to record and monitor events that occurs in your system like system temperature, fan stops, and others. This feature allows you to specify the appropriate settings for your system’s event handling. Selecting the option displays the following screen: System Event Configuration Page 1/2 System Event Logging Event Log BIOS Version ........... 1.0 xxxxx Total Event Log Number ............ xx Remain of Event Log Area ..........
View Event Logs Opens the system event log file for viewing. Event Control This parameter monitors the following events and logs them into the event log file if there is a change in status. Temp/Vol/Fan Enable or disable the monitoring of the system’s temperature, volume, and CPU fan. The default setting is Disabled. ECC ECC or Error-Correcting Code tests the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory. This parameter enables or disables the monitoring of this function.
System Event Configuration Page 2/2 Critical Event Process Stop POST after CPU or Memory Reducton [Disabled] Halt System if no CPU or Memory Available [Disabled] Threshold Settings CPU Warning Degree .............. CPU Fatal Degree ................ System Temperature ............. System Voltage .................. ↑↓ = Move Highlight Bar, [ [ [ [ xx] °C xx] °C xx]% xx]% → ← = Change Setting, F1 = Help Threshold Settings There are two threshold levels for this parameter.
3.8 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 when you select System Security from the main menu: System Security Disk Drive Control Floppy Drive ........... [ Hard Disk Drive ........ [ Normal Normal Setup Password ............ [ Power On Password ......... [ Operation Mode .........
3.8.1 Disk Drive Control The disk drive control features allow you to control the floppy drive or the hard disk drive boot function to prevent loading operating systems or other programs from a certain drive while the other drives are operational. Table 3-2 lists the drive control settings and their corresponding functions.
3.8.2 Setup Password The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility. Setting a Password 1. Make sure that JP7 is set to 2-3 (bypass password). You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup password does not exist and JP7 is set to 1-2 (password check enabled). By default, JP7 is set to 2-3 (bypass password). 2. Enter BIOS utility and select System Security. 3. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press the password prompt appears: 4. Type a password.
6. Retype the password then press . After setting the password, the system automatically sets the Setup Password parameter to Present. 7. Press 8. to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to Press save the CMOS data. 9. Select Yes to save the changes and reboot the system. to exit the System Security screen and return to the main menu. 10. While rebooting, turn off the system then open the housing. 11. Set JP7 to 1-2 to enable the password function.
Bypassing the Setup Password If you forget your setup password, you can bypass the password security feature by hardware. Follow these steps to bypass the password: 1. Turn off and unplug the system. 2. Open the system housing and set JP7 to 2-3 to bypass the password function. 3. Turn on the system and enter the BIOS utility. This time, the system does not require you to type in a password. You can either change the existing Setup password or remove it by selecting None.
3.9 Date and Time The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. After setting the date and time, you do not need to enter them every time you turn on the system. As long as the internal battery remains good (approximately seven years) and connected, the clock continues to keep the date and time accurately even when the power is off. The following screen appears if you select Date and Time from the main menu. Date and Time Page 1/1 Date ............................... [xxx xx xx, 199x] Time .......
3.9.2 Time Highlight the items on the Time parameter and press following the hour-minute-second format.
3.10 Remote Diagnostic Configuration Please refer to the Remote Diagnostic Manager (RDM) User's Guide for more information on remote diagnostic configuration. The following is the first of two Remote Diagnostic Configuration screens in the BIOS utility. It shows the remote diagnostic parameters with their default settings: Remote Diagnostic Configuration Page 1/2 RDM 4.0 BIOS Version ................... 980702 Remote Console ......................... [Disabled] Hidden Partition .......................
The following is the second of two Remote Diagnostic Configuration screens in the BIOS utility. It shows the remote diagnostic parameters with their default settings: Remote Diagnostic Configuration Page 2/2 RDM Daughter Board Version ............. R01-A6 RDM Work Mode .......................... [Reboot] Waiting Mode Password .................. [---] System Critical Paging No. ............. 1.. ................................. 2.. ................................. 3.. .................................
3.11 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. Do you want to load default settings? [Yes] [No] Select Yes to load the default settings.
3.12 Abort Settings Change Use this option to disregard your changes to the BIOS and reload your previous settings. The following dialog box appears when you select Abort Settings Change from the main menu. Do you want to abort settings change? [Yes] [No] Select Yes to disregard your changes and reload your previous settings. After reload, the main menu appears on screen. Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS utility. 3.13 Leaving Setup Examine the system configuration values.
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Chapter 4 4.1 SCSISelect Configuration Utility SCSISelect Configuration Utility Overview The SCSISelect configuration utility allows you to change SCSI controller settings without opening the computer or changing jumpers. 4.1.1 Default Values The following table lists the settings you can change with the SCSISelect utility and the default value for each setting.
Table 4-1 Default Settings for SCSI Controller and All Devices Global Settings for SCSI Controller and All Devices Default Value Host Adapter SCSI ID 7 SCSI Parity Checking Enabled Host Adapter SCSI Termination Automatic Boot Channel/ Boot SCSI I/O A/0 (zero) Host Adapter BIOS 1 Enabled Support Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks Boot only Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 Gbyte Enabled Display Message During BIOS Initialization Enabled BIOS Support for Bootabl
4.1.2 When to Use the SCSISelect Utility Use the SCSISelect utility if you need to • Change any of the default values listed in the settings table • Check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices (e.g., SCSI ID) • Perform low-level formatting on new SCSI disk devices 4.1.
4.2 SCSISelect Utility Options When the SCSISelect utility detects the AHA-3950U2B SCSI controller in your computer, it displays the Options menu shown below. Adaptec AHA-3950U2B SCSISelect (TM) Utility AHA-3950U2B at Bus:Device 01:06h Would you like to configure the host adapter, or run the SCSI disk utilities? Select the option and press . Press to switch between color and monochrome modes.
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Adaptec AHA-3950U2B SCSISelect (TM) Utility AHA-3950U2B at Bus:Device 00:00h Configuration SCSI Bus Interface Definitions Host Adapter SCSI ID................................ 7 SCSI Parity Checking ................................ Enabled Host Adapter SCSI Termination................. Automatic Additional Options Boot Device Options .................................. Press SCSI Device Configuration ........................ Press Advanced Configuration Options ...............
Adaptec AHA-3950U2B SCSISelect (TM) Utility 0 AHA-3950U2B at Bus:Device 01:06h 1 2 Configuration 3 SCSI Bus Interface Definitions 4 Host Adapter SCSI ID................................ 7 5 SCSI Parity Checking ................................ Enabled 6 Host Adapter SCSI Termination................. Automatic 7 Additional Options 8 Boot Device Options .................................. Press 9 SCSI Device Configuration ........................ Press 10 Advanced Configuration Options 11 ...
SCSI Parity Checking Select this option to enable or disable SCSI Parity Checking on the SCSI controller. The figure below displays your choices. The default setting is Enabled. Adaptec AHA-3950U2B SCSISelect (TM) Utility AHA-3950U2B at Bus:Device 01:06h Configuration SCSI Bus Interface Definitions Host Adapter SCSI ID................................ 7 SCSI Parity Checking ................................ Enabled Host Adapter SCSI Termination.................
Host Adapter SCSI Termination This option allows you to configure host controller SCSI termination. following figure shows the choices available if you have an AHA-3950U2B. Adaptec AHA-3950U2B SCSISelect (TM) The Utility AHA-3950U2B at Bus:Device 01:06h Configuration SCSI Bus Interface Definitions Host Adapter SCSI ID................................ 7 SCSI Parity Checking ................................ Enabled Host Adapter SCSI Termination.................
Boot Device Options This option shows the target ID of the device you are booting from. The default setting is 0 (zero). We recommend that you not change this setting. Some operating systems will not run unless the boot device is set at zero. The figure below shows the Boot Device Options screen. Adaptec AHA-3950U2B SCSISelect (TM) Utility AHA-3950U2B at Bus:Device 00:00h Configuration SCSI Bus Interface Definitions Host Adapter SCSI ID................................ 7 SCSI Parity Checking .............
SCSI Device Configuration This option allows you to configure certain parameters of each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. A screen similar to the figure below appears. The screen shows a column of information for each SCSI ID, even if some SCSI IDs are not assigned to a device. To configure a specific SCSI device, you need to know which SCSI ID it uses. See SCSI Disk Utilities later in this section to learn how to determine which SCSI ID is used by which device.
Initiate Sync Negotiation This option determines whether the SCSI controller initiates synchronous negotiation with the SCSI device. When set to yes, the SCSI controller initiates synchronous negotiation with the SCSI device. When set to no, the SCSI controller does not initiate synchronous negotiation. The SCSI controller, however, always responds to synchronous negotiation if the SCSI device initiates it. The default setting is yes.
Maximum Sync Transfer Rate This option determines the maximum synchronous data transfer rate that the SCSI controller can support. The SCSI controller supports rates up to the UltraWide SCSI maximum of 80.0 MBytes/sec. The default value is 80.0. In most cases, you can use the maximum value of 80.0. If the SCSI controller is set not to negotiate for synchronous data transfer (i.e.
Enable Disconnection This option determines whether the SCSI controller allows a SCSI device to disconnect from the SCSI bus (sometimes called Disconnect/Reconnect). Disconnect/Reconnect allows the SCSI controller to perform other operations on the SCSI bus while the SCSI device is temporarily disconnected. When set to yes, the SCSI device may disconnect from the SCSI bus.
Send Start Unit Command This option, which is supported by some SCSI devices, determines whether the Start Unit Command (SCSI command 1B) is sent to the SCSI device (most devices do not require this). Enabling this option reduces the load on your computer's power supply by allowing the SCSI controller to power-up SCSI devices one-at-atime when you boot your computer. Otherwise, the devices all power-up at the same time. Most devices require you to set a jumper before they can respond to this command.
Advanced Configuration Options When you select Advanced Configuration Options, a screen similar to the figure below appears. Do not change these options unless absolutely necessary. Adaptec AHA-3950U2B Configuration SCSISelect (TM) Utility AHA-3950U2B at Bus:Device 01:06h Advanced Configuration Options SCSI Bus Interface Definitions HostatAdapter SCSI ID................................ 7 Reset SCSI BUS IC Initialization ..............................................................
Host Adapter BIOS This option enables or disables the SCSI controller BIOS. Default is Enabled. The SCSI controller BIOS must be enabled if you want the computer to boot from a SCSI hard disk drive connected to the SCSI controller. Several SCSISelect options cannot be used unless the SCSI controller BIOS is enabled. Support Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks This option allows you to control which removable-media drives are supported by the SCSI controller BIOS.
Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByte This option allows you to enable or disable extended translation for SCSI hard disks with a capacity greater than 1 GByte. It is only valid if the SCSI controller BIOS is enabled. The default setting is Enabled. Do not change this setting from the default.
4.2.2 SCSI Disk Utilities When you select SCSI Disk Utilities from the Options menu the SCSISelect utility scans the SCSI bus and lists all SCSI devices installed on the SCSI bus. You will see a screen similar to the figure below. You can easily determine from this screen which SCSI ID is assigned to each device on the SCSI bus.
Use SCSI Disk Utilities to check the hard disk drive firmware revision. (Select SCSI Disk Utilities from the Configure/View Host Adapter Settings screen. Use the arrow keys to highlight a disk device, then press Enter to display the firmware revision.) Format Disk The Format Disk utility performs a low-level format on disk devices. Most SCSI disk devices are preformatted and do not need to be formatted again. The Adaptec Format Disk utility is compatible with the vast majority of SCSI disk drives.
4.3 Configuring Multiple SCSI Controllers The AHA-3950U2B SCSI controller is used as an example in the following discussion. To use multiple PCI SCSI controllers, do the following: • Install the boot SCSI controller in the lowest PCI Device number. The Device number is determined by the slot number on the PCI bus. To find out the Device number of the AHA-3950U2B SCSI controller(s), run the SCSISelect utility (by pressing the key combination Ctrl + A when it is displayed onscreen at bootup).
4.4 SCSI Troubleshooting Checklist The AHA-3950UB SCSI controller has been tested for compatibility with a wide range of SCSI devices. Most problems that occur during installation result from errors in preparing and connecting devices on the SCSI bus. Answer these questions first if a problem occurs during installation: • Are the power cables and SCSI interface cables properly connected? Connect internal SCSI devices to your computer's power supply.
4.5 BIOS Startup Messages After you have configured your SCSI controller, the SCSI controller BIOS displays a message when you boot your computer. Normally, this message lists the SCSI ID, manufacturer, model number and other information for each SCSI device that the BIOS detects. If an initialization failure occurs, however, the SCSI controller BIOS displays a specific error message followed by a BIOS Installation Failure message.
3. Perform a SCSI low-level format with the Format Disk utility under SCSI Disk Utilities in the SCSISelect utility. All data on the target drive will be lost when you run the Format Disk utility. Back up your data before you run it! 4. In the SCSISelect Advanced Configuration Options menu, set Extended BIOS Translation to Enabled. 5. Partition the drive again. 6. Restore data to the drive, if necessary. 4.5.
4.5.2 Start unit request failed The BIOS was unable to send a Start Unit Command to the device. Run the SCSISelect utility and disable Send Start Unit Command for the device. Time-out failure during SCSI Inquiry command! or Time-out failure during SCSI Test Unit Ready command! or Time-out failure during Start Unit command! An unexpected time-out occurred. Check SCSI bus termination. Try disconnecting the SCSI peripheral cables from the SCSI controller and then starting the computer.
Booting the Computer from a SCSI Drive • Be sure that the SCSI boot drive is set to SCSI ID 0 and that there are no SCSI ID conflicts. Check the drive installation manual for information about setting the SCSI ID for that device. You can use the SCSISelect utility to determine the SCSI IDs of devices on the SCSI bus. • Be sure that parity checking is consistently enabled or disabled on all devices on the SCSI bus. See the section “SCSI Parity Checking”.
• Be sure that SCSI parity checking is consistently enabled or disabled on all devices on the SCSI bus. • Verify that the SCSI controller and the SCSI devices are properly configured and installed. • Be sure to cycle the power OFF and ON after changing any values on a SCSI controller, in a Setup program, or on a SCSI device. Doing this ensures that the new initial values are loaded. • Be sure that the SCSI bus is properly terminated. • Be sure that the disk is formatted and has a partition.
Computer Hangs, or SCSI Controller Cannot Always Find the Drives 4-28 • Check SCSI parity for consistency and be sure SCSI termination is set correctly. • Check cable length and integrity. Check pin-1 orientation. • If the SCSI controller LED remains on when the computer hangs, the host adapter may be interfering with your computer's operation. It may be installed in a motherboard slot that does not support First-Party DMA (i.e., Bus Master) data transfers. See your computer documentation.
Index A Abort settings change, 3-49 Advanced configuration, 3-21 CPU speed, 3-35 Memory/cache, 3-33 Onboard devices, 3-22 PnP/PCI system, 3-29 System event, 3-36 Advanced configuration options, 416 ASM pro, 2-24 B BIOS release date, 3-9 BIOS startup messages, 4-23 Device connected, but not ready, 424 Disk drive configuration problems, 4-25 Start unit request failed, 4-25 BIOS utility, 3-1, 3-2 Abort settings change, 3-49 Advanced configuration, 3-21 Date and time, 3-44 Disk drives, 3-10 Entering setup, 3-1
Host adapter SCSI ID, 4-6 Host adapter SCSI termination, 4-9 Initiate sync negotiation, 4-12 Initiate wide negotiation, 4-14 Maximum sync transfer rate, 4-13 SCSI device configuration, 4-11 SCSI parity checking, 4-8 Send start unit command, 4-15 Configuring multiple SCSI controllers, 4-21 Connector functions, 2-7 Correcting error conditions, 2-29 CPU speed configuration, 3-35 D Date, 3-44 Date and time, 3-44 Date, 3-44 Time, 3-45 Device connected, but not ready, 424 Disk drive configuration problems, 4-25
IDE secondary channel master, 3-6 IDE secondary channel slave, 3-6 Initialize SCSI before IDE, 3-19 Installing 32 bit PCI cards, 2-22 Installing a DIMM, 2-20 Installing a Pentium III processor, 215 Installing an AGP card, 2-23 Installing an expansion board, 1-24 Installing and removing a heatsink, 2-13 Installing expansion cards, 2-22 32 bit PCI cards, installing, 2-22 AGP card, installing, 2-23 Installing drives, 1-7 3.5-inch drive, 1-7 5.
Left panel, 1-6 P Parallel port, 3-7, 3-25 PnP/PCI system configuration, 3-29 Pointing device, 3-7 Post-installation instructions, 2-12 Power management, 3-16 Mode, 3-16 Power switch < 4 sec, 3-17 Wakeup event, 3-17 Power management mode, 3-16 Power switch < 4 sec, 3-17 Power-on password, 3-43 Pre-installation instructions, 2-11 Processor, 3-4 Processor speed, 3-5, 3-35 Product information, 3-8 BIOS release date, 3-9 Main board ID, 3-9 Main board s/n, 3-9 Product name, 3-8 System BIOD ID, 3-9 System BIOD v
Serial port 2, 3-7, 3-24 Setup password, 3-41, 3-42, 3-43 Silent boot, 3-19 Software error messages, 2-26 Stand-alone system, 1-1 Start unit request failed, 4-25 Startup configuration, 3-18 Boot from IDE CD-ROM, 3-20 Fast POST mode, 3-18 Initialize SCSI before IDE, 3-19 Memory test, 3-19 Num lock after boot, 3-19 Silent boot, 3-19 System boot drive, 3-20 System BIOS ID, 3-9 System BIOS version, 3-9 System board, 2-1 ASM pro, 2-24 Error messages, 2-26 Features, 2-1 Front panel connectors, 2-9 Heatsink, insta
System s/n, 3-8 System security setup, 3-39 Disk drive control, 3-40 Power-on password, 3-43 Setup password, 3-41, 3-42, 3-43 T Time, 3-45 Total memory, 3-6 U Using a SCSI drive as C and another SCSI drive as D, 4-27 Using a standard drive as C and a SCSI drive as D, 4-26 V Verify disk media, 4-20 W Wakeup event, 3-17 When to use the SCSISelect utility, 43 6 Altos 1100E Series User’s Guide
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