Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions.
Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock
Description When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase (same function as pressing Shift + <letter>). When activated, the keypad is set to numeric mode, i.e., the keys will function as a calculator (complete with arithmetic operators such as +, -, x, and /). When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively. Take note that Scroll Lock may not work with some applications.

Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Windows logo key

Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as:
Windows + Tab: Activate the next Taskbar button Windows + E: Explores My Computer Windows + F: Finds a Document Windows + M: Minimizes All Shift + Windows + M: Undoes Minimize All Windows + R: Displays the Run dialog box

Application key

Opens the applications context menu (same function as clicking the right button of the mouse).
Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Type Socket Speed Specification AcerPower Sx: Intel Pentium III, Celeron or Cyrix III processor AcerPower Sc: Intel Tualatin Pentium III, Celeron processor 370 AcerPower Sx: 500/550/600 MHz, 533/667/733 MHz AcerPower Sc: Coppermine up to 1.1 GHz Tualatin from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz and above Celeron 850/950 MHz , 1.1/1.2 GHz Minimum operating speed Voltage 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) Processor voltage can be detected by the system without setting any jumper.
Item BIOS code programmer BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS ROM package Support protocol Boot from CD-ROM feature Support to LS-120 drive Support to BIOS boot block feature Acer AcerPower Sx :V4.0, R01-A4 AcerPower Sc : R07-B3 Bulk mode flash ROM AcerPower Sx: 256Kbyte AcerPower Sc: 4MB 32-pin DIP package PCI 2.2, APM1.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.0, ATAPI Yes No No Specification
NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded using the AFLASH utility (AFLASH.EXE). BIOS Hotkey List
Hotkey Function Enter BIOS Setup Utility Enable hidden page of BIOS Setup Utility Description Press while the system is booting to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Press in BIOS Setup Utility main menu screen, the Advanced Options menu then appears. The items on the Advanced Options menu are: Memory/Cache Options PnP/PCI Options

BIOS Hotkey List

Hotkey Alt+F4 Function Enable hidden page of BIOS Setup Utility Description Press in BIOS Setup Utility main menu screen, the Advanced Options menu then appears. The items on the Advanced Options menu are: Memory/Cache Options PnP/PCI Options Chips Options

This section has two table lists, system memory specification and the possible combinations of memory module. System Memory
Item Memory socket number Support memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support memory type Support memory speed Support memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Memory module combinations 2 sockets (2 banks) AcerPower Sx: 32MB / 64MB / 128MB / 256MB AcerPower Sc: 128MB / 256MB/512MB AcerPower Sx: 512MB (256MB x 2) AcerPower Sc: 1GB (512MB x 2) SDRAM 133MHz (PC133) (for Local Bus speed 133MHz, 100MHz 3.3 V 168-pin DIMM Yes Yes You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. Specification

Memory Combinations

DIMM 1 32M 64M 128M 256M 512M None None None None None 32M 32M 32M 32M 64M 64M 64M 64M 128M 128M 128M 128M 256M 256M 256M 256M None None None None None 32M 64M 128M 256M 512M 32M 64M 128M 256M 32M 64M 128M 256M 32M 64M 128M 256M 32M 64M 128M 256M DIMM 2 32M 64M 128M 256M 512M 32M 64M 128M 256M 512M 64M 96M 160M 288M 96M 128M 192M 320M 160M 192M 256M 384M 288M 320M 384M 512M Total

Cache Memory

Item First-Level Cache Configurations Cache function control Second-Level Cache Configurations Below information is only applicable to system with installed Pentium III processor. L2 Cache RAM type L2 Cache RAM size L2 Cache RAM speed L2 Cache RAM voltage L2 Cache function control L2 Cache scheme PBSRAM 256-KB One-half the processor core clock frequency Pentium III processor: 1.65V Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Fixed in write-back Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification

Video Memory

Item Memory size Memory type Memory configuration Fixed on-board or upgradeable Memory speed Memory voltage Memory package 8 MB or above SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM) 1M*16 * 2 Fixed on-board by BIOS setting 66/100/133 MHz 3.3V 54 pin FPGA Specification
This section has two table lists, the video interface specification and its supported display modes. Video Interface
Item Video controller Video controller resident bus Video interface support SiS630 AGP bus Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD accelerator Specification
Display Screen Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x85 100

Refresh Rate (Hz)

Hor. Scan (KHz) 31.5 37.4 37.5 43.3 63.7 35.2 37.8 48.0 46.9 53.7 62.5
Pixel Clock (MHz) 25.2 32.0 31.5 36.0 55.0 36.0 39.9 50.0 49.5 56.2 67.5
Display Screen Resolution 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1600x1200 1600x85

Format

Speed in MHz Cache size in KB
Level 2 Cache Diskette Drive A Diskette Drive B
Cache size in KB Capacity, dimension Capacity, dimension Drive type, capacity
IDE Primary Channel Master Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel. IDE Primary Channel Slave IDE Secondary Channel Master IDE Secondary Channel Slave Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the primary IDE channel. Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the secondary IDE channel. Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the secondary IDE channel.
Drive type, capacity Drive type, capacity

Drive type, capacity

Parameter Total Memory
Description Specifies the total amount of onboard memory. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size. Indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 1 socket. The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. Indicates the type of DRAM installed in the DIMM 2 socket. The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. Shows the serial port 1 address and IRQ settings. Shows the serial port 2 address and IRQ settings. Shows the parallel port address and IRQ settings. Indicates if there is a mouse connected to your system. This is automatically detected by BIOS.

Format Memory size in MB

1st Bank
DIMM type, capacity in MB

2nd Bank

Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse
Address, IRQ Address, IRQ Address, IRQ Displays Installed if there is a mouse detected; otherwise, it displays None.

Product Information

The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu:
Product Information Product Name...AcerPower Sx System S/N..N/A Main Board ID.. S57M Main Board S/N... N/A System BIOS Version.. V4.0 SMBIOS Version...2.3 System BIOS ID... R01-A4 EN-JA BIOS Release Date.. Jan 06, '00
Product Information Product Name.. AcerPower Sxb System S/N.. N/A Main Board ID.. S57M Main Board S/N. N/A System BIOS Version. V4.0 SMBIOS Version. 2.3 *System BIOS ID.. R06-A1 BIOS Release Date. April 16,01
NOTE: This screen can be seen on Acer Power Sxb model. The Product Information menu contains general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. These information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support).
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu:
Parameter Product Name System S/N Main Board ID Main Board S/N System BIOS Version SMBIOS version
Description Displays the model name of your system. Displays your systems serial number. Displays the main boards identification number. Displays your main boards serial number. Specifies the version of your BIOS utility. The System Management Interface (SM) BIOS allows you to check your system hardware components without actually opening your system. Hardware checking is done via software during start up. This parameter specifies the version of the SMBIOS utility installed in your system. Specifies the version ID of the BIOS utility. Displays the release date of the BIOS utility.

System BIOS ID BIOS Release Date

Disk Drives

Select Disk Drives from the main menu to configure the drives installed in your system. The following screen shows the Disk Drives menu:
Disk Drives Diskette Drive A.. [1.44MB 3.5-inch] Diskette Drive B.. [None] ! IDE Primary Channel Master ! IDE Primary Channel Slave ! IDE Secondary Channel Master ! IDE Secondary Channel Slave
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Parameter Diskette Drive A / B
Description Allows you to configure your floppy drive None
Options 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
IDE Primary Channel Master IDE Primary Channel Slave IDE Secondary Channel Master IDE Secondary Channel Slave
Allows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel 1. Lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE channel 1. Allows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel 2. Lets you configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE channel 2.
IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave
The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE drive parameters:
IDE Primary Channel Master Device Detection Mode.. [Auto] Device Type... Hard Disk Cylinder... [8354] Head... [ 16] Sector... [ 63] Size... [4311] M.B. Hard Disk LBA Mode.. [Auto] *Hard Disk Block Mode.. [Auto] *Hard Disk 32 Bit Access.. [Enabled ] *Advanced PIO Mode.. [Auto] *DMA Transfer Mode.. [Auto]
NOTE: *These items can only be seen when you are in the Advanced Level. The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Parameter Device Detection Mode
Description Lets you specify the type of hard disk installed in your system. If you want BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk, select Auto. If you know your hard disk type, you can enter the setting manually. Setting this parameter also sets the Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Size parameters.
Options Auto, None, or User. The User setting allows you to enter your settings manually if you know your hard disk type. The Auto setting also sets the Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Size parameters. Not configurable. The default is Hard Disk. Only Device Detection Mode is set to User, the item Cylinder will be available; Otherwise it is nonconfigurable. Only Device Detection Mode is set to User, the item Head will be available; Otherwise it is non-configurable. Only Device Detection Mode is set to User, the item Sector will be available; Otherwise it is nonconfigurable. It will turn to gray and will be nonconfigurable. Auto or Disabled

NOTE: You can enable the User Password only if the Supervisor Password has been set. 3. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters. Then press Enter. NOTE: Be very careful when typing your password because the actual characters do not appear on the screen. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Retype the password then press Enter. After setting the password, highlight the Set or Change Password option. Press Esc to return to the System Security screen. Press Esc to return to the Main menu. Press Esc to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data. Select Yes to save the changes and reboot the system.
10. After rebooting, turn off the system then open the housing. If you have set a Supervisor password, the next time you want to enter the BIOS utility, you must key-in your Supervisor password. If you have set a User password, you must enter that password every time you boot your system.
Changing or Removing the Password
If you want to change one of your passwords, do the following: 1. 2. Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security. Highlight the Supervisor Password parameter (for Supervisor password) or the User Password parameter (a Supervisor Password must be set first before you can change the User password). The Password menu appears. From the Password menu, highlight the Set or Change Password option. Enter a new password. Press Esc to return to the System Security screen. Press Esc to return to the main menu. Press Esc to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data. Select Yes to save the changes.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

To remove the password, simply select the Supervisor Password parameter (for Supervisor password) or the User Password parameter (a Supervisor Password must be set first before you can change the User password) from the System Security menu and set it to None.

Bypassing the Password

If you forgot your password, you can bypass the password security feature thru hardware configuration. Follow these steps to bypass the password: 1. 2. 3. Turn off and unplug the system. Open the system housing and set JP11 to 2-3 to bypass the password function. Turn on the system and enter the BIOS utility. This time, the system does not require you to type-in a password.

Options Auto or Manual

PCI Slot 1 / 2 / 3
PCI IRQ Sharing VGA Palette Snoop

Graphics Aperture Size

The lowest setting is 8 MB and the highest is 256 MB.
Parameter Plug and Play OS Reset Resource Assignments
Description Set to Yes if the computer is running on Win95/ Win98 or Win2000. For any other OS, set to No. When enabled, avoids IRQ conflict when installing non-PnP and PnP PCI cards. This clears all resource assignments and allows BIOS to reassign resources to all installed PnP devices the next time the system boots. Yes or No Yes or No
After clearing the resource data, it is recommended that you reset the parameter to its default, i.e., No.

Chipset Settings

The Chipset Settings will be shown only if you press Alt + F4 in main menu:
Advanced Options ! Memory/Cache Options ! PnP/PCI Options ! *Chipset Settings
Press Enter to view the Chipset settings information. The following screen displays the Chipset settings menu:
Chipset Settings Spread Spectrum... [ Enabled ] Memory Stable Register..[ Enabled ] RIMM TRDLY value..[ Auto ] ICH Audio Controller..[ Enabled ] ICH Modem Controller. [ Disabled ] Delay Transaction.. [ Enabled ]
Parameter Spread Spectrum Memory Stable Register RIMM TRDLY value
Description In order to force EMI pass, this function allows frequency to modulate in an acceptable range. This function enables memory run in stable status. This field defines the minimum round trip propagation time of the RAMbus channel in unit of Rambus clocks. Enables ICH audio chipset function Enables ICH modem chipset function only when AMR adapter card is available. This function frees PCI bus occupied by the processor request transaction.
Options Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or Auto
ICH Audio Controller ICH Modem Controller Delay Transaction
Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled

Load Default Settings

You need to reload the BIOS default settings every time you make changes to your system hardware configuration (such as memory size, CPU type, hard disk type, etc.); otherwise, BIOS will keep the previous CMOS settings. Selecting this option displays the following dialog box:

Removing a 3.5-inch Drive
Follow these steps to install a 3.5-inch diskette drive or a hard disk drive: 1. Disconnect the disk drive cables and the power cable.
Remove the 3.5-inch drive frame from the housing by pressing the tab on top and pivoting the frame outward.
NOTE: A metal drive cover should be pulled out before you install a new drive into an empty 3.5-inch bay. This cover should be removed if a 3.5-inch drive is installed. The function of the cover is to prevent EMI effects.
Remove the screws along the sides of the drive frame and carefully pull out the 3.5-inch disk drive.
Removing a 5.25-inch Drive
To remove a 5.25-inch diskette drive or a CD-ROM drive: 1. Disconnect the diskette drive cable and the power cable.
Remove the screws on the sides and gently pull out the diskette drive or CD-ROM to remove it from the housing.

Removing the Main board

1. 2. Lay the housing on its side with the open area facing upward. Remove all the necessary screws and carefully pull out the main board.

Removing a Daughterboard

1. Remove the two screws from the daughterboard.
Pull up the daughterboard.
This chapter provides troubleshooting information for AcerPower Sx model:
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Index of Error Messages Index of Error Codes and Error Beeps Index of Error Symptoms Undetermined Problems
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POST, but is for the most part transparent to the user. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that boots the system, initializes and diagnoses the system components, and controls the operation of the power-on password option. If POST discovers errors in system operations at power-on, it displays error messages on screen, generates a check point code at port 80h or even halts the system if the error is fatal. The main components on the main board that must be diagnosed and/or initialized by POST to ensure system functionality are as follows:

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Microprocessor with built-in numeric co-processor and cache memory subsystem Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller Interrupt system Three programmable timers ROM subsystem RAM subsystem RTC RAM subsystem and real time clock/calendar with battery backup Onboard serial interface controller Onboard parallel interface controller Embedded hard disk interface and one diskette drive interface Keyboard and auxiliary device controllers I/O ports

PS/2-compatible mouse port PS/2-compatible keyboard port
Serial ports Parallel ports USB port

POST Check Points

When POST executes a task, it uses a series of preset numbers called check point to be latched at port 80h, indicating the stages it is currently running. This latch can be read and shown on a debug board. Table D-1 describes the Acer common tasks carried out by POST. A unique check point number represents each task. Table D-1 POST Check Points
Check Point 04H Description Determines if the current booting procedure is from cold boot (press reset button or turn the system on), from warm boot (press CTRL + ALT + DEL or from exiting BIOS setup. Check CPU ID, dispatch shutdown Path.
NOTE: At the beginning of POST, port 64 bit 2 (8042 system flag) is read to
determine whether this POST is caused by cold or warm boot. If it is a cold boot, a complete POST is performed. If it is a warm boot, the chip initialization and memory test is eliminated from he POST routine. 08H Disables Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI), Alarm Interrupt Enable (AIE), Periodical Interrupt Enable (PIE), and Update-ended Interrupt Enable (UIE).
NOTE: These interrupts are disabled in order to avoid any mis-action happened
during the POST routine. 09H 10H 14H 18H 1CH Initializes chipset point (I) DMA Controller (8327) test and initialization. System timer (8254) test and initialization Memory refresh test; refresh occurrence verification (IRQ0) 1. Verifies CMOS shutdown byte, battery and check sum.
NOTE: Several parts of the POST routine require the system to be in protected
mode. When returning to real mode from protected mode, the processor is reset, therefore POST is re-entered. In order to prevent re-initialization of the system, POST reads the shutdown code stored in location 0Fh in CMOS RAM. Then it jumps around the initialization procedure to the entry point. The CMOS shutdown byte verification assures that CMOS 0Fh area is fine to execute POST properly. 2. Initializes CMOS default setting 3. Initializes RTC time base NOTE: The RTC has an embedded oscillator that generates 32.768 Hz frequency. To initialize the RTC time base, turn on this oscillator and set a divisor to 32768 so that RTC can count time correctly. 1EH 2CH 1. Search DRAM existence on each DRAM slot 2. DRAM type determination 1. Tests 384K base memory 2. Set default SS:SP = 0:400
NOTE: The 384K base memory area is tested for POST execution. The remaining
memory ares is tested later. 30H 20H 24H 26H 34H 36H 3CH 2DH 3FH System shadow RAM 1. Tests keyboard controller (8041/8042) 2. Determines keyboard type (AT, XT, PS/2) 1. Test programmable interrupt controller 2. Initializes system interrupt Initializes GPIO DRAM sizing Initialize I/O APIC Sets interrupt service for POST Set CPU (s) multiple Enables/Disables USB Host Controller

PS/2 Pointing Device Interface Error PS/2 Pointing Device Error
DMI Table Was Destroyed Press CTRL + ALT + DEL key to enter Setup or F1 key to continue Press ESC to turn off NMI, or any key to reboot Insert system diskette and press ENTER key to reboot
1. Flash BIOS 1. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL to enter Setup and reconfigure the system. 1. Press ESC to reject NMI error or press any other key to reboot the system. 1. Insert a bootable disk into the floppy disk drive or remove this disk if a hard disk is installed.

Error Symptoms List

NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause.
Error Symptom Processor / Processor Fan

Action/FRU

NOTE: Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be exactly set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems.
Processor fan does not run but power supply fan runs. 1. Ensure the system is not in power saving mode. See Power Management in chapter 2. 2. With the system power on, measure the voltage of processor fan connector. Its reading should be +12Vdc. 3. System board. 1. Processor

2. System board

Processor test failed.

System Board and Memory

NOTE: Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems.
Memory test failed. Incorrect memory size shown or repeated during POST. 1. See "Memory" 2. System board 1. Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets properly, then reboot the system. 2. Memory module. 3. System board. 1. Enter BIOS Setup and load default settings. In Windows 98, check settings in Power Management Property of Control Panel. 2. Reload software from Recovery CD. 1. See "Index of Symptoms" 2. See "Undetermined Problems" 1. Execute a system test and set it to stop at Halt on Error to see the potential cause of the problem. 2. See Undetermined Problems. 1. 2. 3. 4. Diskette/IDE drive connection/cables Diskette/IDE disk drives See Undetermined Problems. System board
System works but fails to enter power saving mode when the Power Management Mode is set to Enabled, and power saving timer set in BIOS has elapsed. System hangs before system boot. System hangs after system boot.

Printing failed.

Printer problems.
Executing software shutdown from Windows98 Start menu does not turn off the system. (Only pressing power switch can turn off the system). No system power, or power supply fan is not running. Any other problems.
1. Power Supply 2. System Board Other Problems 1. Undetermined Problems

Error Beep Definition

Beep Code 2-1-2-2 2-1-1-1 2-1-2-1 2-1-1-2 2-2-2-1 2-2-1-2
Error Message DMA test failure 8742 KBC failure Refresh failure Shutdown byte R/W failure Base 128K memory test failure Flash ROM BIOS failure
Description DMA internal register test fail KBC self test fail or not installed System DRAM refresh cycle out of spec. Shutdown byte in RTC/CMOS r/w test failure The first 128KB of base memory r/w test failure The BIOS code in flash ROM is corrupted

Beep Code 2-1-1 1-1 VGA

Warning Message Video buffer error Com Port Boot
Description Console does not exist and message displayed to terminal
Beep Code 2-2-1-1-1 2-2 2-2-2-1-1 2-2-2-1-1-1 2-2-2-1

Warning Message

Description No Memory or EDO DIMM 100 MHz DIMM SPD rev. before 1.1 or unavailable Mix EDO DIMM w/ SPD and SDRAM DIMM w/ SPD 66MHz SDRAM DIMM in 100MHz system Mix registered DIMM and unregistered DIMM
NOTE: "2" means long beep, "1" means short beep
Boot Block Update Function Error Beep Definition
If any error occurred during boot block update process, the system will issue specific error beeps and accompanied with an error code to port 80h to indicate the error type. Below is the error codes/error beeps list.
Error Description BIOS File Size Mismatch BIOS File Reading Error Model ID MIsmatch Flash Memory Erase Error Flash Memory Programming Error (include failure on comparison) Floppy Drive Not Installed
Error code F1h F2h F3h E1h E2h D1h
Error Beeps 1 long, 1 short beeps 1 long, 1 short beeps 3 short beeps 2 long, 1 short beeps 2 long, 2 short beeps 2 short beeps
The successful beep defined as TWO long beeps, ONE short beep then ONE long beep and success code is 00h.

Undetermined Problems

If an error message is present, go to POST Error Messages List on page 68. If you did not receive any messages, see if the symptom is listed in or Error Symptoms List on page 70. If you still cannot solve the problem, continue with this check: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Check the power supply voltages. If the voltages are correct continue with the following steps: Power off the system unit. Perform the following checks, one by one, until you have isolated the problem FRU. Load default settings in setup. Check all system board jumper positions and switch settings. Check all adapter card jumper positions. Check all device jumper positions. Check all cables and connectors for proper installation. If the jumpers, switches and voltage settings are correct, remove or disconnect the following, one at a time: External devices Any adapter card (modem card, LAN card or video card, if installed) CD/DVD-ROM drive Diskette drive Hard disk drive DIMM Processor System board

42.92222.011

Drive Holder

ASSY HDD HOLDER H61

60.92208.002
NS 14 Screws NS NS NS Miscellaneous 8
I/O Port Bracket Add-On board port BRKT Add on board port BRKT, SPS, Case, M/B screws Back case screws HDD screws FDD, CDR,DVD screws HEX screws
ASSY PORT BRKT B2UL FGA H61 BKT PORT SECC H51 SCRW MACH PAN W/ SPG#6-32*5/16 SCRW MACH FLAT M3*0.5P*8L NI SCRW MACH BDG #6-32*3/ 16" NI SCRW PAN W/FLT SPG M3*6L NI SCREW HEX I#4-40/O#4-40 L5.5 NI FOOT RUBBER SILICON H61
60.92206.111 33.94600.001 86.1B526.7R9 86.5A524.8R0 86.4A5A6.012 86.1H524.6R0 34.00015.071

Foot stand

42.92223.001
Partname Power switch knob CHA
Description KNOB PWR CHA HIPS 002 H61

Part No. 42.92219.011

Power switch knob spring
SPRING POWER KNOB SUS IDCMT/FU

34.02708.001

Key lock

KEY LOCK SUS430 IDK

34.00115.001
RTG Bracket port spring LED cable catch
SPRING PLT (A) PBSPS T.15 H40 HOLDER WIRI NYLON66 IDC-DT
34.93409.001 42.02801.011

NS NS 18

plate name for I/O port Mainboard Rubber Foot Bracket port spring
PLT NAME IO PORT for H61 Rubber Foot T-6.8 IDB3 PLT SLOT (B) CU H40
40.92201.341 47.91012.001 31. 93401.001

NS Keyboard NS NS

Switch/LED cable kit
ASSY SWITCH/LED CABLE PACK H61 KB 104 Key US/ 6511-V41/L KB US 104 KEY API 6511CX(62C)

6K.92201.001

Keyboard, 104 key US, 52VL API Keyboard, US 104 key, 62C API
99.P0481.L41 91.62C07.041

Picture Pointing Device

Partname Mouse, 2-button Mouse, wheel Mouse, 2-button MUSXJ Mouse, wheel
Description MOUSE LOGITECH 2 BUTTON/S42

Part No. 90.00026.915

MOUSE WHEEL LOGITECH/ 90.35G26.001 S48A S61 MOUSE 2 BUTTON PRIMAX/MUSXJ MOUSE WHEEL PRIMAX/ MOSXK D002 SPK USB PWR MIDILAND/ A-1 V66M 90.00026.067 90.00026.070
Speaker NS Speaker, USB, Midiland 90.38A12.003

Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration
The AcerPower Sx Model No. Define: 1. Trade Mark:

2. 3. 4. 5.

Brand Name: Acer Description: SiS 630 chipset based PC system Model No: AP Sx (Acer Power Sx) (S57M/H61) Product Name: Acer Power Sx
The AcerPower Sc Model No. Define: 1. Trade Mark:
Brand Name: Acer Description: SiS 630ET chipset based PC system Model No: AP Sc (S57M-2/H61) Product Name: Acer Power Sc

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components

NOTE: There's no certification available because SiS630 chipset can't support RedHat Linux.

Appendix C

This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:

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Service guides User's manuals Training materials Main manuals Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists Chips TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)
For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material. Also contained on this website are:
Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your technical queries.
We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.
ACPI 21 Advanced Options 43 PnP/PCI 45 Assignment Map 17 ATX Power connector 78 Audio controller 15 Audio CD connector 78 Audio Interface 15
scheme 14 size 14 speed 14 type 14 voltage 14 CD-ROM connector 78 Chipset Settings 46 Delay Transaction 47 ICH Audio Controller 47 ICH Modem Controller 47 Memory Stable Register 47 RIMM TRDLY value 47 Spread Spectrum 47 System Utilities 46 Chipsets 19 CMOS Setup 23
Basic level 24 BIOS Setup 23 Entering Setup 24 Setup Utility 24 System Information 26 BIOS Utility 46 Abort Settings Change 48 Advanced Options 43 Boot Options 38 Date 39 Disk Drives 30 Exiting Setup 49 Load Default Settings 47 Memory/Cache Options 43 Onboard Peripherals 33 PnP/PCI Options 45 Power Management 36 Product Information 28 System Security 40 Time 39 Boot Block Update Function Error Beep Definition 75 Boot Options 38 boot sequence 38 configuration table 38 fast boot 38 Language Type 38 memory test 38 Num Lock after boot 38 silent boot 38