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Processor

The Processor parameter specifies the type of processor currently installed in your system. The system supports Intel Pentium II processors.

Processor Speed

The Processor Speed parameter specifies the speed of the processor currently installed in your system. The system can support Pentium II processors running at 233, 266, 300, 333, 350, and 400 MHz and Celeron processors running at 266 MHz.

Internal Cache Size

This parameter specifies the first-level or the internal memory (i.e., the memory integrated into the CPU) size, and whether it is enabled or disabled.

External Cache

This parameter specifies the second-level cache memory size currently supported by the system. The available cache sizes are 256 KB or 512 KB (depending on the CPU installed). For information on how to configure the system memory, see Memory Configuration.

Floppy Drive A

This parameter specifies the system’s current diskette drive A settings.

Floppy Drive B

This parameter specifies the system’s current diskette drive B settings.

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Contents AcerAltos 500L Copyright Important Safety Instructions Page Page FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Getting Started Conventions Table of Contents Bios Utility Page Xii Standalone System System HousingFront Panel FeaturesRear Panel Internal Structure Opening the Housing Panels Left Panel Inch Floppy Drive Installing Disk DrivesInch Drives Hard Disk Drives Installing Expansion Cards System Housing Page System Board Major Components System Board Layout Jumper and Connector Locations Jumpers and ConnectorsConnector Functions Jumper SettingsPower switch ESD Precautions Attaching the Processor Fan Sink Installing the Pentium II ProcessorSystem Board AcerAltos 500L User’s Guide Installing a Pentium II Processor AcerAltos 500L User’s Guide Removing a Pentium II Processor AcerAltos 500L User’s Guide Memory Configurations Memory UpgradeInstalling a Dimm Removing a Dimm Reconfiguring the System Error Messages Software Error MessagesSystem Error Messages Mmmmssssooo Wxxxx System Board Correcting Error Conditions Bios Utility Setup Utility Entering SetupBios Utility System Information External Cache ProcessorProcessor Speed Internal Cache SizeIDE Secondary Channel Slave IDE Primary Channel MasterIDE Primary Channel Slave IDE Secondary Channel MasterSerial Port Parallel PortPS/2 Mouse Main Board ID Product InformationProduct Name System S/NSystem Bios Version DMI Bios VersionMain Board S/N Floppy Drives Disk DrivesLS-120 Drive Compatible As IDE DrivesIDE Primary Channel Master IDE Primary Channel Slave IDE Secondary Channel MasterIDE Secondary Channel Slave Enhanced IDE Features Hard Disk Block Mode Bios Utility Onboard Peripherals Serial Ports 1Base Address 3BCh 378h Operation ModeEPP Onboard Device SettingsUSB Host Controller Floppy Disk ControllerIDE Controller PS/2 Mouse ControllerSMBus Interrupt IRQ9 Power Management Power Management ModeIDE Hard Disk Standby Timer System Wake-up Event Power Switch 4 secSystem Sleep Timer Modem Ring IndicatorBoot Sequence Boot OptionsFast Boot Silent BootFirst Hard Disk Drive Memory Test Num Lock After BootConfiguration Table Boot from LANDesk Service AgentDate Date and TimeTime Setup Password To set or change a PasswordSystem Security Set or Change Password To remove your Setup Password To bypass Setup Password Power-on PasswordDisk Drive Control Power-on PasswordBios Utility Memory/Cache Options Advanced OptionsInternal Cache CPU Cache External CacheMemory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for Memory Parity Mode PCI IRQ SettingPnP/PCI Options VGA Palette Snoop PCI IRQ SharingPlug and Play OS Reset Resource AssignmentsCPU Frequency Graphics Aperture SizeBus Frequency CPU MultipleProcessor Speed Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change Exit Setup SCSI/VGA Combo Card Page LCD Module Event Log List