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... Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 6 Easy-launch Buttons for more details. 13 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Please refer to "Generic...and right buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 10/ Status...
... Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 6 Easy-launch Buttons for more details. 13 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Please refer to "Generic...and right buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 10/ Status...
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...surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack... 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
...surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack... 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
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... Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31 Boot... 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utilities 35 DOS Flash Utility 35 WinFlash Utility 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 38 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly ...
... Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31 Boot... 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utilities 35 DOS Flash Utility 35 WinFlash Utility 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 38 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly ...
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...Bottom View 148 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 149 Clearing Password Check 149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams 152 Upper/ Lower Cover 152 LCD Panel 153 Aspire 2930 FRU List 154 Screw List 162 Model... Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 2930 Series 164 Test Compatible ...
...Bottom View 148 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 149 Clearing Password Check 149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams 152 Upper/ Lower Cover 152 LCD Panel 153 Aspire 2930 FRU List 154 Screw List 162 Model... Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 2930 Series 164 Test Compatible ...
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... port • DC-in jack for AC adapter 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ...6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: ...
... port • DC-in jack for AC adapter 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ...6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: ...
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... 26 Headphone SPDIF Jack MIC JACK page 26 Touch Pad CONN. Fan Control Thermal Sensor EMC1402-1 Power On/Off CKT. Int.KBD 2.5" SATA HDD Connector BIOS SATA ODD Connector page 22 4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram LED RTC CKT.
... 26 Headphone SPDIF Jack MIC JACK page 26 Touch Pad CONN. Fan Control Thermal Sensor EMC1402-1 Power On/Off CKT. Int.KBD 2.5" SATA HDD Connector BIOS SATA ODD Connector page 22 4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram LED RTC CKT.
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...the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. dry and clean. NOTE: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move the ... right using the Touch Pad, keep it - Click once. Swipe up or down /left or right a page. Touch Pad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • • • Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll...
...the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. dry and clean. NOTE: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move the ... right using the Touch Pad, keep it - Click once. Swipe up or down /left or right a page. Touch Pad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • • • Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll...
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...Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Press € at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS... 1 13 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. center of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press ...
...Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Press € at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS... 1 13 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. center of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press ...
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..., please go to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. To access this monitor. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your computer with centralized password management with...of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to...
..., please go to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. To access this monitor. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your computer with centralized password management with...of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to...
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... Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Specification Chapter 1 19 Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control •... paper clip icon for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag- Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 ...
... Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Specification Chapter 1 19 Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control •... paper clip icon for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag- Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 ...
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... Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Chapter 2 23 Please note that system information is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Please also refer to enter setup. You can... any menu, you can change the value of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are in any of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item ...
... Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Chapter 2 23 Please note that system information is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Please also refer to enter setup. You can... any menu, you can change the value of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are in any of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item ...
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...: ATAPI Model Name: WDC WD3200BEVT-22ZCTO WD-WXEY07340577 Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.17-T01 Intel V1598 Acer FFFFFFFF-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-002007011606 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←...F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of ...
...: ATAPI Model Name: WDC WD3200BEVT-22ZCTO WD-WXEY07340577 Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.17-T01 Intel V1598 Acer FFFFFFFF-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-002007011606 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←...F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of ...
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...• ACHI Option ROM Support • SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset Configuration XACPI Table...recommend that you leave these pages may cause the system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. If making settings to items ...
...• ACHI Option ROM Support • SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset Configuration XACPI Table...recommend that you leave these pages may cause the system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. If making settings to items ...
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... • CER • CTO • SEFE • SENFE • SECE • PME Interrupt • PME SCI • Hot Plug SCI • Mini Watchdog Timeout • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 27 ACPI Table/ Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control Features Control menu.
... • CER • CTO • SEFE • SENFE • SECE • PME Interrupt • PME SCI • Hot Plug SCI • Mini Watchdog Timeout • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 27 ACPI Table/ Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control Features Control menu.
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...of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to reset it. 28 Chapter 2 Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Enter HDD Password. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is.../F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to set the supervisor password....
...of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to reset it. 28 Chapter 2 Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Enter HDD Password. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is.../F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to set the supervisor password....
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The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you set the ... Follow these steps: 1. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. Removing a Password...
The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you set the ... Follow these steps: 1. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. Removing a Password...
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... the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. The Set Password box appears. 2. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
... the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. The Set Password box appears. 2. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 34 Chapter 2 Exit ...
Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 34 Chapter 2 Exit ...
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... the boot priority order, for the following steps to position 1. 3. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as the BIOS is required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use... the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS (Read xxxxx.fd to enter the Setup Menu. 2. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following conditions: • New ...
... the boot priority order, for the following steps to position 1. 3. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as the BIOS is required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use... the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS (Read xxxxx.fd to enter the Setup Menu. 2. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following conditions: • New ...
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NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the following message displays. Flash is not connected, the following message displays. 6. Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command. 36 Chapter 2 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the following message displays. Flash is not connected, the following message displays. 6. Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command. 36 Chapter 2 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.