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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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... 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 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Hot Keys The computer ...employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other...
... 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 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Hot Keys The computer ...employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other...
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...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 ...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...
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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 ...
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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... in models. 33 Chapter 2 T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Read this item. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this...
... in models. 33 Chapter 2 T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Read this item. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this...
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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.
... 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.
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.... If any display device is disabled. shows Summary Screen is fixed to create a hidden partition on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option Sets the system time.
.... If any display device is disabled. shows Summary Screen is fixed to create a hidden partition on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option Sets the system time.
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... a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password, you forget your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can be grayed out if the user password was used to set the user or the...set to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Type a password in boldface are set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is set and password on Boot Description Shows the setting of parameters. Retype the password ...
... a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password, you forget your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can be grayed out if the user password was used to set the user or the...set to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Type a password in boldface are set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is set and password on Boot Description Shows the setting of parameters. Retype the password ...
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...Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e. Press e. Use the w and y ...keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. The Set Password box appears: 2. If desired, you have changed...
...Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e. Press e. Use the w and y ...keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. The Set Password box appears: 2. If desired, you have changed...
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...you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the...-execution function. 43 Chapter 2 Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Then boot the system from the...
...you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the...-execution function. 43 Chapter 2 Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Then boot the system from the...
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...This index can also help you make changes in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 83. NOTE: Most of memory installed. If the symptom is listed first. 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 ...
...This index can also help you make changes in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 83. NOTE: Most of memory installed. If the symptom is listed first. 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 ...
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... Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. System CMOS checksum bad - Incorrect password is dead - Thermal critical High In...system. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input ...
... Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. System CMOS checksum bad - Incorrect password is dead - Thermal critical High In...system. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input ...
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...Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 Incorrect Drive A ...RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in...
...Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 Incorrect Drive A ...RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in...
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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 ). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check...
... 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 ). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check...
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... cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from hibernation mode. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System...
... cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from hibernation mode. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System...