User manual ACER ASPIRE M3660

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. AcerPower 8600 User's Guide Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase :_________________________________ :_________________________________ : _________________________________ : _________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer incorporated. [. . . ] Specifies the first-level or the internal memory (i. e. , the memory integrated into the CPU) size, and whether it is enabled or disabled. Specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported by the system. Format Processor Speed Speed in MHz Level 1 Cache Cache size in KB Level 2 Cache Cache size in KB 45 Parameter Floppy Drive A Description Shows the floppy drive A type. Specifies the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel. 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. 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. Format Capacity, dimension Capacity, dimension Drive type, capacity Floppy Drive B IDE Primary Channel Master IDE Primary Channel Slave Drive type, capacity IDE Secondary Channel Master Drive type, capacity IDE Secondary Channel Slave Drive type, capacity Total Memory Memory size in MB 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter 1st Bank Description Indicates the type of DRAM installed in the RIMM 1 socket. The None setting indicates that there is no DRAM installed. Indicates the type of DRAM installed in the RIMM 2 socket. Specifies your hard disk's number of cylinders, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting. Specifies your hard disk's number of heads, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting. Specifies your hard disk's number of sectors, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting. Specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB, and is automatically set depending on your type parameter setting. Set to "Auto" under DOS and Windows. Set to "Disabled" under Novell Netware and Unix. Auto or Disabled Cylinder Head Sector Size Hard Disk LBA Mode 52 Chapter 3 BIOS Information Parameter Hard Disk Block Mode Description This function enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If you set this parameter to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle. 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, Windows NT, and Novell NetWare. [. . . ] If you insert a C-RIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the C-RIMM around and try to insert it again. 92 Chapter 4 Upgrading the System Removing a C-RIMM 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the C-RIMM. Gently pull the C-RIMM out of the socket. Reconfiguring the System The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. [. . . ]