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... optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 16 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Touchpad 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 21 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Information 30 Main 32 Advanced 34 Security 35 Boot 38 Exit 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 40 General Information 41 Disassembly...
... optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 16 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Touchpad 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 21 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Information 30 Main 32 Advanced 34 Security 35 Boot 38 Exit 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 40 General Information 41 Disassembly...
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... backlight off to access most of your keyboard. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Increases the sound volume. Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. To type: Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Chapter 1 13 HHotoKteky ey IconFunctionFunction Fn-F1 Hot key help FFnn--FF21... symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Turns the speakers on hot keys. Decreases the sound volume.
... backlight off to access most of your keyboard. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Increases the sound volume. Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. To type: Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Chapter 1 13 HHotoKteky ey IconFunctionFunction Fn-F1 Hot key help FFnn--FF21... symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Turns the speakers on hot keys. Decreases the sound volume.
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... interface Conexant Codec ATI M26P(Manufacturing option) UMA ICH6-M KBC 97551 SIO 87383 CH7307 TI PCI7411 915PM/915GM BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Phoenix Phoenix First BIOS Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual Specification Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level...
... interface Conexant Codec ATI M26P(Manufacturing option) UMA ICH6-M KBC 97551 SIO 87383 CH7307 TI PCI7411 915PM/915GM BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Phoenix Phoenix First BIOS Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual Specification Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level...
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...change the value of screen). T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to the Exit menu. Please also... p or q. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters...
...change the value of screen). T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to the Exit menu. Please also... p or q. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters...
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... Model Name: ST9100822A HDD Serial Number: 3LG0Y4FE HATAPI Device: Slimtype DVDRW S0SW-833S System BIOS Version: 3A02 VGA BIOS Version: ATi 009.010.002.023 KBC Version: Serial Number: 1A11 LXT123456705270008EF00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Aspire 5510 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 003B4852C5630010A0EA00C09FAE9B34 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu...
... Model Name: ST9100822A HDD Serial Number: 3LG0Y4FE HATAPI Device: Slimtype DVDRW S0SW-833S System BIOS Version: 3A02 VGA BIOS Version: ATi 009.010.002.023 KBC Version: Serial Number: 1A11 LXT123456705270008EF00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Aspire 5510 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 003B4852C5630010A0EA00C09FAE9B34 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu...
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... Boot Exit Infrared Port:: [Auto] Item Specific Help Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select... the screen. Infrared Port Description Configure serial port B using oprions: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS Option Disabled Enabled Auto 34 Chapter 2
... Boot Exit Infrared Port:: [Auto] Item Specific Help Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select... the screen. Infrared Port Description Configure serial port B using oprions: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS Option Disabled Enabled Auto 34 Chapter 2
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Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password ...
Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password ...
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... (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 70. 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. 61 Chapter 4 Others may indicate a problem with a device,...
... (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 70. 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. 61 Chapter 4 Others may indicate a problem with a device,...
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... Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 57. Incorrect password is dead - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS ...- Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 57. ...
... Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 57. Incorrect password is dead - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS ...- Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 57. ...
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... System board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in...battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM...
... System board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in...battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM...
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... in Flash ROM 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...
... in Flash ROM 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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... Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on. Battery can't 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 ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board...
... Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on. Battery can't 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 ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board...
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Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the ...
Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the ...
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... Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence ...70. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Chapter ...
... Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence ...70. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Chapter ...
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... 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 60 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 63 BIOS utility 65 Boot sequence 65 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 65 Password 66 Using software 66 Playing DVD movies 66 Power management 67... Acer eRecovery Management 67 Create backup 68 Restore from backup 68 Create factory default image CD 68 Re-install bundled software without CD 69 Change password...
... 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 60 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 63 BIOS utility 65 Boot sequence 65 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 65 Password 66 Using software 66 Playing DVD movies 66 Power management 67... Acer eRecovery Management 67 Create backup 68 Restore from backup 68 Create factory default image CD 68 Re-install bundled software without CD 69 Change password...
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... the hotkey combination. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; To activate hotkeys, press...
... the hotkey combination. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; To activate hotkeys, press...
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... the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. Nothing should be too low. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter...
... the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. Nothing should be too low. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter...
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...System. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to back up my ...location to its original settings without recovery CDs. The system will be erased.) It is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. I...
...System. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to back up my ...location to its original settings without recovery CDs. The system will be erased.) It is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. I...
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...as a table or handle of your computer. Using passwords Passwords protect your Supervisor Password! Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. If you need to the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Important! Once set, you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. ...key to protect and take care of. Do not forget your computer from unauthorized access. Learn how to secure the lock. See "BIOS utility" on page 65. • User Password secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Combine the use . Setting these passwords...
...as a table or handle of your computer. Using passwords Passwords protect your Supervisor Password! Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. If you need to the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Important! Once set, you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. ...key to protect and take care of. Do not forget your computer from unauthorized access. Learn how to secure the lock. See "BIOS utility" on page 65. • User Password secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Combine the use . Setting these passwords...
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... power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press . If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Setting passwords You can set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try...
... power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press . If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Setting passwords You can set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try...