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... CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 LED 10.0 1-33 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-33 v
... CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 LED 10.0 1-33 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-33 v
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... 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools...
... 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools...
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... Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List viii
... Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List viii
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... CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 LED 10.0 1-33 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-33 Display Supported...
... CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 LED 10.0 1-33 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-33 Display Supported...
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...;, Reduced-Size MultiMedia Card (RS-MMC), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting...
...;, Reduced-Size MultiMedia Card (RS-MMC), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting...
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Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 1024 2048 Slot 2 (MB) N/A N/A Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Intel GMA 3150 UMA UMA Fully compliant with the electrical specifications of ANSI/TIA/EIA-644 200MHz Specification Insyde 0.07 MX25L3205A, MX25L3206A, W25X32A, W25Q32BV, EN25F32, Atmel26DF321 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support ISIPP 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 1024 2048 Slot 2 (MB) N/A N/A Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Intel GMA 3150 UMA UMA Fully compliant with the electrical specifications of ANSI/TIA/EIA-644 200MHz Specification Insyde 0.07 MX25L3205A, MX25L3206A, W25X32A, W25Q32BV, EN25F32, Atmel26DF321 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support ISIPP 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools 2-21 Using STUUID 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-26 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools 2-21 Using STUUID 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-26 2-2
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...down arrow keys Change parameter value - Exit - press F9. Press F10 to Disabled. Read parameter help is subject to parameter values. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run . To activate the utility, press F2 ...open the DIMM door[ ]. Press Esc Load default settings - Refer to Enabled. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values can be run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need ...
...down arrow keys Change parameter value - Exit - press F9. Press F10 to Disabled. Read parameter help is subject to parameter values. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run . To activate the utility, press F2 ...open the DIMM door[ ]. Press Esc Load default settings - Refer to Enabled. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values can be run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need ...
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...of HDD (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master HDD Serial Number Serial number of HDD installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of system ...parameters shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1. Actual values may differ by model. Figure 2-1. BIOS 0 The following is a description of the tabs found on primary IDE master System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number Serial number of unit...
...of HDD (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master HDD Serial Number Serial number of HDD installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of system ...parameters shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1. Actual values may differ by model. Figure 2-1. BIOS 0 The following is a description of the tabs found on primary IDE master System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number Serial number of unit...
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BIOS Information (Continued) Parameter Description Product Name Product name of the system Manufacturer Name Manufacturer of system UUID Universally Unique Identifier System Utilities 2-5 Table 2-1.
BIOS Information (Continued) Parameter Description Product Name Product name of the system Manufacturer Name Manufacturer of system UUID Universally Unique Identifier System Utilities 2-5 Table 2-1.
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... Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Graphic Mode Total memory available Available memory for video Shows graphic mode options Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot ...
... Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Graphic Mode Total memory available Available memory for video Shows graphic mode options Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot ...
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Table 2-2. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7
Table 2-2. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7
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...during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled ! Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Table 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting User Password Is User password setting HDD Password Is HDD password setting... Set HDD Password Option to Crisis Disk Recovery. 2-8 System Utilities CAUTION: If Power-on Boot Shows if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure.
...during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled ! Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Table 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting User Password Is User password setting HDD Password Is HDD password setting... Set HDD Password Option to Crisis Disk Recovery. 2-8 System Utilities CAUTION: If Power-on Boot Shows if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure.
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Resetting BIOS password may require computer be set user or supervisor passwords: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to Changing a Password. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing ... set to Enabled to activate password feature. 4. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears: System Utilities 2-9 NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Passwords are allowed before system halts. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following to dealer. Use...
Resetting BIOS password may require computer be set user or supervisor passwords: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to Changing a Password. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing ... set to Enabled to activate password feature. 4. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears: System Utilities 2-9 NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Passwords are allowed before system halts. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following to dealer. Use...
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... in Confirm New Password field. 4. Press Enter. Setup Notice The password setting is OK, the screen will set to Enabled to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Type current password in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to highlight Set Supervisor Password and... in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Password on Boot must be set Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
... in Confirm New Password field. 4. Press Enter. Setup Notice The password setting is OK, the screen will set to Enabled to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Type current password in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to highlight Set Supervisor Password and... in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Password on Boot must be set Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use ↑ and ↓ keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to load the operating system. Boot 0 The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to change the value. Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities
Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use ↑ and ↓ keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to load the operating system. Boot 0 The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to change the value. Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities
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Figure 2-11. System Utilities 2-13 Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. Table 2-4. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without exiting BIOS utility. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all setup items...
Figure 2-11. System Utilities 2-13 Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. Table 2-4. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without exiting BIOS utility. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all setup items...
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...utility. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy ZE6_018.exe to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is ...to bootable USB HDD. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System Utilities Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run Flash. 1.
...utility. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy ZE6_018.exe to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is ...to bootable USB HDD. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System Utilities Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run Flash. 1.
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... boot priority order. System will restart automatically when finished. Execute ZE6_018.exe to position 1. Figure 2-13. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. Figure 2-12. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following message is shown (Figure 2-13). Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Complete...
... boot priority order. System will restart automatically when finished. Execute ZE6_018.exe to position 1. Figure 2-13. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. Figure 2-12. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following message is shown (Figure 2-13). Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Complete...
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...: If the BIOC password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS. In DOS mode, execute unlockPw.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-16. CAUTION: If Power-on... Password authentication is generated. (Figure 2-15) Figure 2-15. This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Clearing BIOS Passwords 0 ! Press any key to ...
...: If the BIOC password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS. In DOS mode, execute unlockPw.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-16. CAUTION: If Power-on... Password authentication is generated. (Figure 2-15) Figure 2-15. This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Clearing BIOS Passwords 0 ! Press any key to ...