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... Message 111 Intermittent Problems 115 Undetermined Problems 116 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top View 117 Bottom View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
... Message 111 Intermittent Problems 115 Undetermined Problems 116 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top View 117 Bottom View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
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... K Full and incremental backups to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any of backups: jFactory default image jUser backup image jCurrent system ...configuration jApplication backup K Restore and recovery: jFactory default image jUser backup image jFrom previously-created CD/DVD jReinstall applications/drivers Chapter 1 23 By default, user-...
... K Full and incremental backups to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any of backups: jFactory default image jUser backup image jCurrent system ...configuration jApplication backup K Restore and recovery: jFactory default image jUser backup image jFrom previously-created CD/DVD jReinstall applications/drivers Chapter 1 23 By default, user-...
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.... To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup...
.... To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup...
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... Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu...
... Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu...
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... and restore the system to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second...Memory size is disabled. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Format/Option Sets the system time. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Extended Memory size=Total ...
... and restore the system to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second...Memory size is disabled. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Format/Option Sets the system time. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Extended Memory size=Total ...
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... the Phlash. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required...
... the Phlash. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required...
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... Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and...
... Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and...
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... Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) 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...
... Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) 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...
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Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 provide one Hardware Open Gap on M/B as picture. q Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating ...procedures of the HW Gap. q Open the back cover of the machine, and find out the HW Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for Aspire 2920/2920Z...
Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 provide one Hardware Open Gap on M/B as picture. q Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating ...procedures of the HW Gap. q Open the back cover of the machine, and find out the HW Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for Aspire 2920/2920Z...
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...+Esc and hold them and then press Power Button. The Crisis Disk could be powered on with minimum BIOS initialization. If the Crisis Recovery process is enabled, the system will restart. Insert the Crisis Disk to a USB floppy drive which is finished, the system will force...machine by executing the Crisis Disk program in hand. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is powered on the failed machine. 5. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: Before doing this, one once the...
...+Esc and hold them and then press Power Button. The Crisis Disk could be powered on with minimum BIOS initialization. If the Crisis Recovery process is enabled, the system will restart. Insert the Crisis Disk to a USB floppy drive which is finished, the system will force...machine by executing the Crisis Disk program in hand. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is powered on the failed machine. 5. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: Before doing this, one once the...
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... computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. See "Top view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you to use your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on page 15 for...notebook. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. xv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader...
... computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. See "Top view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you to use your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on page 15 for...notebook. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. xv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader...
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... (for selected models) 56 56 Remote control (for selected models) 57 Remote functions 58 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 59 VideoMagician 59 DV Wizard 59 DVDivine 59 Taking your notebook PC with you 61 Disconnecting from the desktop 61 Moving around 61 ... Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 ExpressCard 69 Installing memory 70 BIOS utility 71 Boot sequence 71 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 71 Password 71 Using software 72 Playing DVD movies 72
... (for selected models) 56 56 Remote control (for selected models) 57 Remote functions 58 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 59 VideoMagician 59 DV Wizard 59 DVDivine 59 Taking your notebook PC with you 61 Disconnecting from the desktop 61 Moving around 61 ... Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 ExpressCard 69 Installing memory 70 BIOS utility 71 Boot sequence 71 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 71 Password 71 Using software 72 Playing DVD movies 72
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Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 87 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 88 Index 89 Power management 73 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 74 Burn backup disc 75 Restore and recovery 75 Troubleshooting 77 Troubleshooting tips 77 Error messages 77 Regulations and safety notices 79 FCC notice 79 Modem notices 80 Laser compliance statement 83 LCD pixel statement 83 Macrovision copyright protection notice 83 Radio device regulatory notice 84 General 84 European Union (EU) 84 The FCC RF safety requirement 86 Canada -
Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 87 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 88 Index 89 Power management 73 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 74 Burn backup disc 75 Restore and recovery 75 Troubleshooting 77 Troubleshooting tips 77 Error messages 77 Regulations and safety notices 79 FCC notice 79 Modem notices 80 Laser compliance statement 83 LCD pixel statement 83 Macrovision copyright protection notice 83 Radio device regulatory notice 84 General 84 European Union (EU) 84 The FCC RF safety requirement 86 Canada -
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Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from...disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration • Application backup • Restore and recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers It allows you with: •...
Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from...disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration • Application backup • Restore and recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers It allows you with: •...
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To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 74 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your Acer ezDock. Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD.
To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 74 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your Acer ezDock. Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD.
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... Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you purchase your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data... your notebook. Follow the steps below to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is installed when you restore the C: drive with the original...
... Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you purchase your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data... your notebook. Follow the steps below to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is installed when you restore the C: drive with the original...
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... the bottom of the screen. English 71 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Boot sequence To set this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run this...
... the bottom of the screen. English 71 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Boot sequence To set this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run this...
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... backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you may be prompted to enter the Empowering Technology password to complete the process. Create backup You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. English 74 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to hard...
... backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you may be prompted to enter the Empowering Technology password to complete the process. Create backup You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. English 74 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to hard...
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... configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default,...on screen to restore from. Note: Create a factory default image when you from previously created CD and DVD backups. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from the ...
... configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default,...on screen to restore from. Note: Create a factory default image when you from previously created CD and DVD backups. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from the ...