Acer M11E manual Advanced Options, Memory/Cache Options

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2.9Advanced Options

Advanced Option configuration is available only in the Advanced Level.

The Advanced Options configuration menu allows you to configure the system memory, PCI device settings, and CPU frequency.

Do not change any settings in the Advanced Configuration if you are not a qualified technician to avoid damaging the system.

The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters:

Advanced Options

∙Memory/Cache Options

∙PnP/PCI Options

∙CPU Frequency

2.9.1Memory/Cache Options

The Memory/Cache Options allows you to configure the advanced system memory functions.

Setup Utility

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Contents M11E System Copyright Important Safety Instructions Page Page CD ROM Safety Warning Vii FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Manual Structure About this Manual PurposeConventions Table of Contents Xii Bios UtilityXiii Xiv List of FiguresList of Tables Page System Board FeaturesUser’s Guide Major Components System Board Layout System Board Layout with Network ConnectorSystem Board Layout without Network Connector Jumper and Connector Locations Jumpers and ConnectorsBlackened pin of a jumper or connector represents pin Connector Functions Jumper SettingsJP1 ESD Precautions Attaching the Processor Fan Sink Installing the Pentium II processorRemoving tape protector from Fan SInk Locking a Wide Clip End 10 Locking the metal bracket 11 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism Installing a Pentium II Processor12 Installing the Pentium II Retention Mechanism 13 Installing a Pentium II Processor 14 Securing the Pentium II Processor Removing a Pentium II Processor16 Removing the Pentium II Processor Memory Configurations Memory Upgrade17 Installing a Dimm Installing a Dimm18 Removing a Dimm Removing a DimmReconfiguring the System Installing PCI Cards Installing Expansion CardsBios detects and configures only PnP cards Installing ISA Cards20 Installing an ISA Card Installing an AGP Card21 Installing an AGP Card System Error Messages Error MessagesSoftware Error Messages System Board Mmmmssssooo Wxxxx Correcting Error Conditions Page Setup Utility Setup Utility Entering SetupSetup Utility System Information Internal Cache Size ProcessorProcessor Speed Floppy Drive a External CacheFloppy Drive B IDE Primary Channel MasterTotal Memory IDE Secondary Channel SlaveSerial Port Parallel Port15 PS/2 Mouse Product Name Product InformationSystem S/N Main Board IDMain Board S/N System Bios VersionDMI Bios Version Floppy Drives Disk DrivesIDE Primary Channel Master 2 LS-120 Drive Compatible AsIDE Drives IDE Secondary Channel Slave IDE Primary Channel SlaveIDE Secondary Channel Master This parameter specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB Enhanced IDE Features DisabledDMA Transfer Mode Base Address Onboard PeripheralsSerial Ports 1 ∙ 3BCh ∙ 378h ∙ 278h Operation Mode Onboard Device SettingsIDE Controller Floppy Disk ControllerPS/2 Mouse Controller USB Host ControllerOnboard Ethernet Chip SMBus Interrupt IRQ9IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer Power ManagementPower Management Mode System Sleep Timer Power Switch 4 secModem Ring Indicator System Wake-up EventBoot Sequence Boot OptionsFirst Hard Disk Drive Fast BootSilent Boot Configuration Table Num Lock After BootBoot from LANDesk Service Agent Memory TestDate Date and TimeTime Memory/Cache Options Advanced OptionsMemory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for Internal Cache CPU CacheExternal Cache For system board with LAN Memory Parity Mode2 PnP/PCI Options For system board without LAN PCI IRQ SettingVGA Palette Snoop PCI IRQ SharingCPU Frequency Reset Resource AssignmentsGraphics Aperture Size Plug and Play OSProcessor Speed Bus FrequencyCPU Multiple System Security Setup PasswordTo set or change a Password Setup Utility To remove your Setup Password To bypass Setup Password Make sure to set JP3 to 1-2 to enable Power-on password Power-on PasswordDisk Drive Control Drive Control SettingsAbort Settings Change Load Default SettingsExit Setup