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... Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone • 2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive* • 5-in-1 card reader • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm • 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 62...
... Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone • 2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive* • 5-in-1 card reader • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm • 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 62...
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Storage subsystem 2.5" hard disk drive/ solid state drive 5-in jack for AC adapter 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with ...-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: z UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quadband...
Storage subsystem 2.5" hard disk drive/ solid state drive 5-in jack for AC adapter 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with ...-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: z UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quadband...
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... or from your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Follow the instructions on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. The system will not be installed from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers. 4. Insert the second recovery... - Windows will allow you can choose to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you to the Restore page by clicking Restore. 3.
... or from your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Follow the instructions on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. The system will not be installed from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers. 4. Insert the second recovery... - Windows will allow you can choose to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you to the Restore page by clicking Restore. 3.
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...when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to select the IDE CD device. 5. Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer Arcade Deluxe is an integrated player for long-term use the F5 key to move other devices wirelessly to enter BIOS Setup, where you wish to music files in a variety of formats ...Online Media - connect to other devices to select the Boot subme 4. change settings, update your computer. 2. 10. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to...
...when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to select the IDE CD device. 5. Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer Arcade Deluxe is an integrated player for long-term use the F5 key to move other devices wirelessly to enter BIOS Setup, where you wish to music files in a variety of formats ...Online Media - connect to other devices to select the Boot subme 4. change settings, update your computer. 2. 10. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to...
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... (Blue, capacitive, 3G use SW to launch without button) None 1 (capacitive, Blue flash) 1 (mechanical, Green) Volume up/down/mute (capacitive, blue) Software Item Operation system BIOS Vista InsydeH2O Specification Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2/2.6/2.8/2.9 Specification Chapter 1 29
... (Blue, capacitive, 3G use SW to launch without button) None 1 (capacitive, Blue flash) 1 (mechanical, Green) Volume up/down/mute (capacitive, blue) Software Item Operation system BIOS Vista InsydeH2O Specification Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2/2.6/2.8/2.9 Specification Chapter 1 29
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...F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of screen). Chapter 2 31 Please also refer to enter setup. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device ...without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is set the parameter to "enabled"....
...F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of screen). Chapter 2 31 Please also refer to enter setup. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device ...without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is set the parameter to "enabled"....
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.... The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to specify the boot options. Read this carefully when making changes to different models. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Please note...
.... The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to specify the boot options. Read this carefully when making changes to different models. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Please note...
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...of this system. UUID=32bytes Main The Main screen displays a summary of devices installed on secondary master. Chapter 2 33 Displays system BIOS version. NOTE: The screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Actual values may differ. ...system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is presenting. Parameter HDD1 Mode Name HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field displays the model name of your...
...of this system. UUID=32bytes Main The Main screen displays a summary of devices installed on secondary master. Chapter 2 33 Displays system BIOS version. NOTE: The screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Actual values may differ. ...system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is presenting. Parameter HDD1 Mode Name HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field displays the model name of your...
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...Other user can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return ... the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. The password length can 't steal information. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not enter the Setup menu and change the value of the user password. The...
...Other user can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return ... the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. The password length can 't steal information. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not enter the Setup menu and change the value of the user password. The...
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...key. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 37 The Set Password box appears: 2. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. If desired, you ...are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key...
...key. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 37 The Set Password box appears: 2. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. If desired, you ...are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key...
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...at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. If the battery pack ...137; New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy the flash utilities to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 40 ...
...at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. If the battery pack ...137; New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy the flash utilities to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 40 ...
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... the computer. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 76. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: If the... 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. If the symptom is listed first. Power-...
... the computer. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 76. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: If the... 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. If the symptom is listed first. Power-...
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... short beeps then shut down system, not show . "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn Error ...Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Index of Error Messages Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error ...
... short beeps then shut down system, not show . "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn Error ...Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Index of Error Messages Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error ...
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...Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load ... None Chapter 4 65 Error Messages System battery is dead - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed...
...Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load ... None Chapter 4 65 Error Messages System battery is dead - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed...
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FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. LED board. System board. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on and ... and see POST on and LCD is blank. Error Messages Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. LED board. System board. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on and ... and see POST on and LCD is blank. Error Messages Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
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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 InsydeH2O 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 InsydeH2O Dispatch Manager ...
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...copyright notice 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 POST ... controllers Detect and install 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) 68 Chapter 4
...copyright notice 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 POST ... controllers Detect and install 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) 68 Chapter 4
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... ACh AEh B0h B2h B4h B5h B6h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h Beeps 1-2 1 POST Routine Description Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for...
... ACh AEh B0h B2h B4h B5h B6h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h Beeps 1-2 1 POST Routine Description Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for...
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... (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 Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
... (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 Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
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... Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 71 Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect...
... Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 71 Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect...