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21 CN20 USB Connector 23 U19 BIOS ROM 25 CN22 RTC Battery 27 U1 LAN Chipset RTL8100CL 29 U18 South Bridge 31 CN25 HDD Connector 33 CN28 Line-out/SPEDIF Jack 35 CN30 Line-in Jack 37 SW2 Bluetooth Button 39 LED1 Power LED 41 U10 Fan Connector 22 CN21 USB Connector 24 U4 EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) 26 CN18 Memory Socket 1 28 CN19 Memory Socket 2 30 CN24 PCMCIA Connector 32 CN27 USB Connector 34 CN29 Microphone Jack 36 SW3 WLAN Button 38 LED2 Charger LED 40 U22 Audio Codec 6 Aspire 1640
21 CN20 USB Connector 23 U19 BIOS ROM 25 CN22 RTC Battery 27 U1 LAN Chipset RTL8100CL 29 U18 South Bridge 31 CN25 HDD Connector 33 CN28 Line-out/SPEDIF Jack 35 CN30 Line-in Jack 37 SW2 Bluetooth Button 39 LED1 Power LED 41 U10 Fan Connector 22 CN21 USB Connector 24 U4 EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) 26 CN18 Memory Socket 1 28 CN19 Memory Socket 2 30 CN24 PCMCIA Connector 32 CN27 USB Connector 34 CN29 Microphone Jack 36 SW3 WLAN Button 38 LED2 Charger LED 40 U22 Audio Codec 6 Aspire 1640
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... and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Desired access Main keyboard keys Num lock on Num lock off Hold while typing letters on embedded Type the letters in the hot key combination. 14 Aspire 1640 Below are a few examples: + (Activates...
... and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Desired access Main keyboard keys Num lock on Num lock off Hold while typing letters on embedded Type the letters in the hot key combination. 14 Aspire 1640 Below are a few examples: + (Activates...
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...cache, 1.40/1.50/1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) Intel socketable 478 pins Micro-FCPGA Low speed: 0.8V High speed: 1.5V 1.2V Pheonix BIOS Specification Flash ROM, SST39VF040 512Kbyte 32 Pin PLCC-lead ACPI 2.0 (if available, at the wireless LAN card for Intel® Celeron® M...and Keyboard controller Wireless controller (mini PCI) Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control ...
...cache, 1.40/1.50/1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) Intel socketable 478 pins Micro-FCPGA Low speed: 0.8V High speed: 1.5V 1.2V Pheonix BIOS Specification Flash ROM, SST39VF040 512Kbyte 32 Pin PLCC-lead ACPI 2.0 (if available, at the wireless LAN card for Intel® Celeron® M...and Keyboard controller Wireless controller (mini PCI) Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control ...
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... PANASONIC PANASONIC (RoHS) SANYO LI-ION 4UR18650F-2-QC141 SIMPPLO SONY Lithium-ION 4400mAH 14.8V 8 Chapter 1 25 NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are limited by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus TI PCI1510A...
... PANASONIC PANASONIC (RoHS) SANYO LI-ION 4UR18650F-2-QC141 SIMPPLO SONY Lithium-ION 4400mAH 14.8V 8 Chapter 1 25 NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are limited by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus TI PCI1510A...
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... Model Name : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+ ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Asset Tag Number N/A 32 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3000 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item...
... Model Name : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+ ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Asset Tag Number N/A 32 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3000 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item...
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... sub-items. Press e to expand this carefully when making changes to the Exit menu. Navigation keys for parameters are in models. 33 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific... these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Please note that system information vary in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
... sub-items. Press e to expand this carefully when making changes to the Exit menu. Navigation keys for parameters are in models. 33 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific... these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Please note that system information vary in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
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... Model Name : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+ ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 3000 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item...
... Model Name : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+ ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 3000 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item...
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... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [03/18/2005] , , or 640 KB selects field. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware...
... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [03/18/2005] , , or 640 KB selects field. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware...
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... a hidden partition on external video port. This is because the user is connected, the power on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of...
... a hidden partition on external video port. This is because the user is connected, the power on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of...
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... to HDD when both passwords can unlock the HDD. Retype the password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can be grayed out if the user password was...
... to HDD when both passwords can unlock the HDD. Retype the password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can be grayed out if the user password was...
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... e. 3. Changing a Password 1. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 39 Chapter 2 When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e ...Password parameter to "Clear". 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Type the current password in the Enter ...
... e. 3. Changing a Password 1. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 39 Chapter 2 When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e ...Password parameter to "Clear". 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Type the current password in the Enter ...
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...the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. ..., EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 43 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery...
...the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. ..., EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 43 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery...
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NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 83. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence ...shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 71 Chapter 4 NOTE: If the system fails after you...
NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 83. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence ...shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 71 Chapter 4 NOTE: If the system fails after you...
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...battery is specified. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message....is dead - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67...
...battery is specified. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message....is dead - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67...
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... Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 67. Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System...board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. ...
... Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 67. Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System...board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. ...
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... Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager ...
... Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager ...
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...Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize... external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse 76
...Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize... external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse 76
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... Description Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
... Description Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
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... key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board...
... key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board...
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... system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board See "S4 Sleeping State" on page 28. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "S4 Sleeping State...
... system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board See "S4 Sleeping State" on page 28. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "S4 Sleeping State...