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... hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect ...as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. To activate hot keys, press and...
... hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect ...as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. To activate hot keys, press and...
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... SempronTM processor 2600+/3000+ or higher with 128 KB L2 cache, or Mobile AMD SempronTM processor 2800+/3100+ or higher with 256 KB L2 cacher Aspire 5020 Series AMD TurionTM 64 ML-28/ML-32 processor at 1.6/1.8 GHz or higher with 128 KB L1 cache and 512 KB L2 cache, or AMD...-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 128KB/256KB for Aspire 3020 Series 512KB/1MB for Aspire 5020 Series Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification AMD CPU built-in 0MB (no on...
... SempronTM processor 2600+/3000+ or higher with 128 KB L2 cache, or Mobile AMD SempronTM processor 2800+/3100+ or higher with 256 KB L2 cacher Aspire 5020 Series AMD TurionTM 64 ML-28/ML-32 processor at 1.6/1.8 GHz or higher with 128 KB L1 cache and 512 KB L2 cache, or AMD...-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 128KB/256KB for Aspire 3020 Series 512KB/1MB for Aspire 5020 Series Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification AMD CPU built-in 0MB (no on...
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... Specification ATI Mobility RADEON® X700 64MB/128MB DDR Specification ATI SB400 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 three on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI7411 1 Left side IEEE 1394 Specification TI PCI7411 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller ATI RS480M...
... Specification ATI Mobility RADEON® X700 64MB/128MB DDR Specification ATI SB400 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 three on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI7411 1 Left side IEEE 1394 Specification TI PCI7411 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller ATI RS480M...
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...: V0.06A VGA BIOS Ver BK-ATI VER008.025M.000.000 KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name: 01.17 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4400 Acer 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓... Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST ...
...: V0.06A VGA BIOS Ver BK-ATI VER008.025M.000.000 KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name: 01.17 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4400 Acer 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓... Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST ...
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... if it is subject to parameter values. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). ...T Press ^ while you can load default settings by pressing t. NOTE: You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T In any of the menu options to go to expand this carefully when making changes to different models. 30 Chapter 2 Help for a particular...
... if it is subject to parameter values. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). ...T Press ^ while you can load default settings by pressing t. NOTE: You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T In any of the menu options to go to expand this carefully when making changes to different models. 30 Chapter 2 Help for a particular...
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...: V0.06A VGA BIOS Ver BK-ATI VER008.025M.000.000 KBC Ver 01.17 Serial Number Asset Tag Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A 22 Byte Product Name TravelMate 4400 32 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ... F10 Save and Exit Parameter Floppy Disk Drive HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description Shows floppy drive type informaiton only ...
...: V0.06A VGA BIOS Ver BK-ATI VER008.025M.000.000 KBC Ver 01.17 Serial Number Asset Tag Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A 22 Byte Product Name TravelMate 4400 32 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ... F10 Save and Exit Parameter Floppy Disk Drive HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description Shows floppy drive type informaiton only ...
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... Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Use the w and y keys to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. The...in the "Enter New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w andy keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in boldface are prompted to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password in this...
... Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Use the w and y keys to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. The...in the "Enter New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w andy keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in boldface are prompted to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password in this...
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..., you the Setup Warning. 38 Chapter 2 Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. The password setting is OK, the...
..., you the Setup Warning. 38 Chapter 2 Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. The password setting is OK, the...
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...recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to ...run the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the...
...recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to ...run the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the...
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... 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. 62 Chapter 4 This index can also help you make... is listed first. 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 74. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. Do not replace...
... 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. 62 Chapter 4 This index can also help you make... is listed first. 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 74. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. Do not replace...
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...Error Causes: 1. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard locked - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "...Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 63 Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run...
...Error Causes: 1. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard locked - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "...Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 63 Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run...
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...A: are properly identified. RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 58. System board Previous boot incomplete - Incorrect Drive A type - RTC ...battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 64 Chapter ...
...A: are properly identified. RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 58. System board Previous boot incomplete - Incorrect Drive A type - RTC ...battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 64 Chapter ...
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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 67
...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 67
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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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... LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. LCD...
... LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. LCD...
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... (S4)" on page 27. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 27. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System...
... (S4)" on page 27. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 27. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System...
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...ROM drives. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh...does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Onboard Devices Configuration ...
...ROM drives. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh...does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Onboard Devices Configuration ...
Aspire 5020 User's Guide
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... Fax/data modem 45 Built-in network feature 46 Fast Infrared 46 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 47 IEEE 1394 port 47 PC Card slot 48 BIOS utility 49 Boot sequence 49 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 50 Password 50 Using software 50 Playing DVD movies 50 Power management 51... Acer eRecovery 52 Create backup 52 Restore from backup 53 Create factory default image CD 53 Re-install bundled software without CD 53 Change password 54 ...
... Fax/data modem 45 Built-in network feature 46 Fast Infrared 46 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 47 IEEE 1394 port 47 PC Card slot 48 BIOS utility 49 Boot sequence 49 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 50 Password 50 Using software 50 Playing DVD movies 50 Power management 51... Acer eRecovery 52 Create backup 52 Restore from backup 53 Create factory default image CD 53 Re-install bundled software without CD 53 Change password 54 ...
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... Headphones/speaker/line-out port Infrared (FIR) port Type II PC Card slot 6-in-1 card reader DC-in jack for AC adaptor Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 256/512 MB and 1 GB soDIMM memory Li-ion battery pack 90 W AC adaptor Temperature: • Operating: 5° C to 35°...
... Headphones/speaker/line-out port Infrared (FIR) port Type II PC Card slot 6-in-1 card reader DC-in jack for AC adaptor Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 256/512 MB and 1 GB soDIMM memory Li-ion battery pack 90 W AC adaptor Temperature: • Operating: 5° C to 35°...