Acer AcerPower 2100 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
AcerPower 2100 Users Guidex
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview ......................................................................................................................2
About This Manual.......................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Preinstallation..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Selecting a Site............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.2 Unpacking Components ............................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features .............................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.1 Front Panel................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Connecting System Components......................................................................... 1-4
1.3.1 Connecting the Keyboard ............................................................................. 1-4
1.3.2 Connecting the Monitor ............................................................................... 1-5
1.3.3 Connecting the Mouse.................................................................................. 1-6
1.3.4 Connecting the Printer (Optional) ................................................................ 1-7
1.3.5 Complete System Connections...................................................................... 1-8
1.3.6 Connecting Multimedia Components (Optional)........................................... 1-9
1.3.6 Connecting to the Network......................................................................... 1-10
1.3.7 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional) ...................................................... 1-11
1.3.8 Connecting USB Devices (Optional)........................................................... 1-12
1.4 Turning On Your Computer.............................................................................. 1-13
1.5 Turning Off Your Computer ............................................................................. 1-13
1.6 Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 1-14
1.7 Error Messages ................................................................................................. 1-16
1.7.1 Software Error Messages............................................................................ 1-16
1.7.2 System Error Messages............................................................................... 1-16
1.7.3 Correcting Error Conditions....................................................................... 1-19
Chapter 2 System Board
2.1 Major Components.............................................................................................. 2-2
2.2 Layout................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.3 Jumpers and Connectors ..................................................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Locations.................................................................. 2-5