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User’s GuideTheCOMPLETEGUIDE TOHIGH-PERFORMANCECOMPUTINGWITH YOURPANTERACOMPUTER

10Chapter 1 - The Big PictureDesktop System At A GlanceResetButtonBrightnessContrastHard Disk(HDD)LEDDrive bays with CD-ROM drive and 3.5”Floppy Drive

11Chapter 1 - The Big PictureParallel Printer PortConnector (LPT1)Secondary SerialPort (25-pinCOMB)Mouse CableConnector (9-pinSerial COMA)Cooling FanA

12Chapter 1 - The Big PictureTower System At A GlanceBrightnessKeyboard LockDrivebays withCD-ROMdrive and3.5”FloppyDriveResetButtonHard Disk (HDD) LED

13Chapter 1 - The Big PictureAC Power CableParallelPrinter PortConnector(LPT1)AC PowerCableCooling FanMouseCableConnector(9-pinSerialCOMA)SecondarySer

14Chapter 1 - The Big PictureHow to Open a Desktop CaseCaution!Whenever you open the case or work inside the computer there isdanger of static electri

15Chapter 1 - The Big PictureCoverPlastic BezelMounting ScrewsChassis

16How to Open a Tower CaseChapter 1 - The Big PictureThe figures opposite show the plastic bezel, screwlocations, and cover motion for a tower case.Ca

17Plastic BezelChapter 1 - The Big PictureCoverChassisMounting Screws

18Chapter 1 - The Big PictureInside a Desktop ComputerThe mainboard is the large circuit board at the bottom of the chassis. It isthe heart of your sy

19Chapter 1 - The Big PictureInside a Tower ComputerCPUMainboardExpansionSlotsFront ofComputerHard Disk DriveFloppy Drives,CD-ROM Drives,and Tape Back

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202. The MainboardThe mainboard is the largest circuit board in the computer. It contains theCPU (Central Processing Unit), the Level 2 cache, expansi

21Chapter 2- The MainboardPCI Local Bus 32-Bit High Speed Expansion SlotsThe three PCI local bus, high speed expansion slots move information atup to

22Chapter 2 - The MainboardOn-Board PeripheralsYour mainboard has all of the standard peripheral interfaces and manyextras built in. This eliminates t

23Chapter 2 - The MainboardParallel PortThe 25-pin Centronics parallel port is often called the printer portbecause it is usually used for printers. H

24PCI SCSI/ Ethernet PortThe optional on-board SCSI (host adapter allows you to connect andcontrol up to seven peripheral devices such as SCSI-compati

25Business Audio PortsThe on-board business audio adapter chip (if installed) allows you to usea built-in external speaker jack and microphone input j

26Chapter 2 - The MainboardMainboard DiagramLevel 2 SIMMSocket (SystemCache)16 bit ISAExpansionSlotsBIOSChipPCIConfigurationHeaderJ6CPUClockJumperCLK1

27Chapter 2 - The MainboardMainboard ConnectorsConnectors and headers are used to attach devices to the mainboard.Attached devices can be internal (e.

28Chapter 2 - The MainboardMainboard Jumpers

29Chapter 2 - The MainboardJumper SettingsNote: Do not changethis jumper.

3ZEOS Computer Systems One Year Limited WarrantyAll new ZEOS computer systems come with a One Year LimitedWarranty which provides that the products ZE

30Mainboard Jumpers DescribedJumpers are small groups of pins that can be connected or disconnectedwith jumper caps. To connect a jumper, carefully pl

31Mainboard Jumpers Described (continued)CLK1The CLK1 jumper sets the speed of the system clock. It will be setcorrectly to work with your system, so

323. Using SETUPThe SETUP utility program allows you to customize the power-oninitialization parameters of your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/OutputSys

33Chapter 3 - Using SETUPMain MenuYour system’s BIOS settings were configured at the factory to maximizeperformance with the options you ordered. Gene

34Main Menu OptionsSystem TimeSets the real-time clock, using a 24-hour format. During the power-upsequence, the real time is read and saved in memory

35Chapter 3 - Using SETUPAutotype Fixed DiskThis utility detects and configures your IDE Adapter, if the deviceconforms to ANSI technical specificatio

36Chapter 3 - Using SETUPMemory ControlThe Memory Control subsection lets you view and change DRAM(system RAM) Timing, enable/disable the L2 (Level 2)

37Chapter 3 - Using SETUPMemory ShadowBIOS shadowing copies data from portions of the computer’s slowerROM (Read-Only Memory) chips into much faster D

38(more settings, next page)Advanced MenuWarning!Setting these items incorrectly could cause your system to malfunction. Never needlesslychange from t

39Advanced Menu (continued)Chapter 3 - Using SETUP1st COM PortWhen 1st COM Port (COM A) is set to Auto, the system willautomatically set the interrupt

4Contents1. The Big Picture...9Desktop System At A Glance ...

40Chapter 3 - Using SETUPIDE ControllerEnables/disables the on-board IDE controller, which controls up to fourPCI local bus devices.Default: Enabled.A

41Chapter 3 - Using SETUPPCI DevicesThe PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Devices subsection allowsyou to enable or disable the integrated SCSI

42Security OptionsThe Security Menu allows you to password-protect system access, a wayof safeguarding information. When passwords are enabled, users

43Password on bootWhen enabled, the system asks you for a password on boot. The systemwill boot only after the correct supervisor or user password is

44Power OptionsThe Power menu lets you tell your system to enter a low-power Standbymode when it is idle for a specified time. Standby minimizes yours

45Standby Break EventsWhen set to Auto, this enables the system to resume full speed operationfor as long as the specified IRQ is active. For example,

46(more steps, next page)4. Expanding Your SystemAdding an Expansion BoardThe five ISA and three PCI expansion slots on your mainboard aredesigned to

478. Connect any internal cables to the expansion card.9. Close the computer case, and turn on the power.Many expansion cards require you to run diagn

48Chapter 4 - Expanding Your SystemHow Disk Drives WorkThere are three main types of disks for storing files - floppy, hard, andcompact disks.Floppy d

49How a Floppy Drive WorksFloppy drives have two primary connectors, a ribbon cable called the datacable, and a power connection to the power supply.

5IDE Adapters (Four Provided) ... 34Video System ...

50How an IDE Hard Drive WorksIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard drives are the most common harddrives and are the most likely to be installed on

51How a CD-ROM Drive WorksCD-ROM drives read information from compact discs, or CDs. The“ROM” in CD-ROM stands for Read Only Memory. Compact discs are

52Adding System RAMSystem memory is often called RAM or Random Access Memory. RAMis the “thinking space” available to your applications. Usually, the

53Installing SIMMsWhen installing SIMMs, use 70ns or faster memory chips for maximumsystem performance. Different speed SIMMs may be mixed, but only i

54Installing SIMMs (continued)Chapter 4 - Expanding Your SystemRetaining ClipInserting a SIMMRetaining clip5. Ensure the SIMM seats correctly. If not,

55Adding System Cache MemoryChapter 4 - Expanding Your SystemSecondary cache memory can speed up memory intensive applicationsand greatly enhance your

56bag and press it into the socket.Caution!Static RAM is extremely sensitive to static electricity. These shockscan permanently damage your equipment.

57(more steps, next page)Chapter 4 - Expanding Your SystemInstalling a New CPUCaution!Static electricity can permanently destroy your CPU. Always gro

58Chapter 4 - Expanding Your System6. Set the CLK jumper to match the speed of your new CPU. If youneed help with this jumper, see Mainboard Jumpers D

59Chapter 5 - Mainboard Specifications5. Mainboard SpecificationsCPU Intel Pentium-90/100Power Consumption Approx. 25Watts (varies with CPU, memory)Cl

65. Mainboard Specifications... 59Mainboard Environmental Specifications ...

609-Pin Serial Port (J2) Pin Assignment25-Pin Serial Port (J3) Pin Assignment1 1 DCD, Data Carrier Detect2 6 DSR, Data Set Ready3 2 RXD, Receive Data4

619-Pin Serial Port (J2) Pin Assignment25-Pin Serial Port (J3) Pin Assignment4 - DTR, Data TerminalReady3 - TXD, Transmit Data2 - RXD, Receive Data1 -

62Parallel Port (J4) Pin Assignment1 1 STB, Strobe3 2 PD0, Data Bit 05 3 PD1, Data Bit 17 4 PD2, Data Bit 29 5 PD3, Data Bit 311 6 PD4, Data Bit 413 7

63Parallel Port (J4) Pin AssignmentChapter 5 - Mainboard Specifications14 - AFD, Auto Feed15 - ERR, Error16 - INIT, Initialize17 - SLIN, Select Input1

64Handy Cheat SheetHere are some of the most often needed or forgotten notes.CTRL-ALT-DEL ...

65Handy Cheat SheetWindows ShortcutsCtrl-C ... copy to clipboardCtrl-V...

66GlossaryThis glossary provides general definitions of key terms. For an expanded list look instandard reference books on computers.Address - A numbe

67Glossaryequals 1024 bytes.LED - Light Emitting Diode. A diode thatilluminates when electricity passes through it, like theindicator lights on the f

68IndexAAdding an Expansion Board 46Adding System Cache Memory 55Adding System RAM 52Advanced Menu 38Asynchronous Cache Module 31Audio Port Featu

69IndexLPT Mode 39LPT Port 39MMainboardDiagram 26Environmental Specifications 59Jumper Functions 30Jumpers Diagram 28Specifications 59MemoryCon

7FCC Compliance StatementFor U.S. and Canadian UsersWarning!Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for c

8Customer Assurance ProgramThirty (30) Day Money-Back Guarantee on MostProducts.Any product (except for software, software disks, related documentatio

9Chapter 1 - The Big Picture1. The Big PictureWelcome to the ZEOS User’s Guide! The User’s Guide works with theGetting Started manual to help keep yo