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...Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information... 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29 Boot 30 Exit 31 BIOS Flash Utilities 32 DOS Flash Utility 33 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly ...
...Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information... 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29 Boot 30 Exit 31 BIOS Flash Utilities 32 DOS Flash Utility 33 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly ...
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... Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification PhoenixBIOS V0.08 Flash 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel...
... Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification PhoenixBIOS V0.08 Flash 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel...
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... To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to different models. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the menu... options to go to parameter values. Please also refer to enter multi-boot menu. Press during POST (when "Press to "enabled". Press F2 to run Setup. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is ...
... To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to different models. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the menu... options to go to parameter values. Please also refer to enter multi-boot menu. Press during POST (when "Press to "enabled". Press F2 to run Setup. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is ...
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...speed of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 22 Chapter 2 Displays system BIOS version. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 2650e 1600 MHz IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name... Version: V0.08 V010.055.000.049.029773 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: S2N250Y001832099561601 Aspire..5515 Aspire 39323232393932643635001EEC5A9BCF F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ...
...speed of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 22 Chapter 2 Displays system BIOS version. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 2650e 1600 MHz IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name... Version: V0.08 V010.055.000.049.029773 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: S2N250Y001832099561601 Aspire..5515 Aspire 39323232393932643635001EEC5A9BCF F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ...
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...the default and suggested parameter settings. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Displays the logo screen while booting. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 256, 128, or 64... the memory size of the system. Memory size is for your reference only. Main The Main screen allows the user to 1789 MB. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE ACHI] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→...
...the default and suggested parameter settings. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Displays the logo screen while booting. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 256, 128, or 64... the memory size of the system. Memory size is for your reference only. Main The Main screen allows the user to 1789 MB. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE ACHI] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→...
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...we recommend that you leave these pages may cause the system to malfunction. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XPnP Configuration XVideo Display Configuration XAdvanced Chipset Control PS/2 Mouse IDE Controller: On chip SATA SATA Mode: SATA Smbus ... Exit menu to configure PCI devices USB Host Controller: Legacy USB Support: Option ROM Placement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Gigabit Lan Network Boot: [Enabled] [Enabled] Large Disk Access Mode: Installed O/S: Reset Configuration Data: Processor Assisted Virtualization: [DOS] [Other] [No] [Enabled...
...we recommend that you leave these pages may cause the system to malfunction. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XPnP Configuration XVideo Display Configuration XAdvanced Chipset Control PS/2 Mouse IDE Controller: On chip SATA SATA Mode: SATA Smbus ... Exit menu to configure PCI devices USB Host Controller: Legacy USB Support: Option ROM Placement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Gigabit Lan Network Boot: [Enabled] [Enabled] Large Disk Access Mode: Installed O/S: Reset Configuration Data: Processor Assisted Virtualization: [DOS] [Other] [No] [Enabled...
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...visualization support. Enable On chip SATA. Determines which peripheral devices can cause the system to support LAN on mainboard boot or disable for faster stand alone boot. Set the Large Disk Access mode. Select Other for Legacy Universal Serial Bus. Submenu Items Option: Enabled, Auto...Chapter 2 25 Select the SATA Mode. Enable or disable the SATA Smbus Interface. NOTE: Changes to this setting can be booted. Enable to halt during boot. Enable support for UNIX, Novell NetWare, or other O/S. Clear Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. Parameter PS/2 Mouse ...
...visualization support. Enable On chip SATA. Determines which peripheral devices can cause the system to support LAN on mainboard boot or disable for faster stand alone boot. Set the Large Disk Access mode. Select Other for Legacy Universal Serial Bus. Submenu Items Option: Enabled, Auto...Chapter 2 25 Select the SATA Mode. Enable or disable the SATA Smbus Interface. NOTE: Changes to this setting can be booted. Enable to halt during boot. Enable support for UNIX, Novell NetWare, or other O/S. Clear Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. Parameter PS/2 Mouse ...
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... out if the user password was used to reset it. 26 Chapter 2 Don't forget your dealer to boot up when Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. The following sub-options are all...The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD 0 Password Is Clear Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password...
... out if the user password was used to reset it. 26 Chapter 2 Don't forget your dealer to boot up when Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. The following sub-options are all...The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD 0 Password Is Clear Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password...
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... the "Enter New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Chapter 2 27 Type the current password in the "Confirm New Password" field...
... the "Enter New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Chapter 2 27 Type the current password in the "Confirm New Password" field...
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... Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Press Enter. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6.
... Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Press Enter. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6.
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... wakeup behavior. Parameter Enable Cool 'n' Quiet C State Configuration Description Enable or disable Cool 'n' Quiet CPU power management. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Enable Cool 'n' Quiet: C State Confiuration [Enabled] [C2 and C3] Exit Item Specific Help Enable Cool 'n' Quiet for CPU power management. Enable or disable the C2...
... wakeup behavior. Parameter Enable Cool 'n' Quiet C State Configuration Description Enable or disable Cool 'n' Quiet CPU power management. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Enable Cool 'n' Quiet: C State Confiuration [Enabled] [C2 and C3] Exit Item Specific Help Enable Cool 'n' Quiet for CPU power management. Enable or disable the C2...
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...Exit 30 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. IDE0 : WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0-(S1) 2. Press to load the operating system. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to escape the menu. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette ...drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N-(S3) 3. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 4. USB CD/DVD ROM : Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list,...
...Exit 30 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. IDE0 : WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0-(S1) 2. Press to load the operating system. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to escape the menu. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette ...drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N-(S3) 3. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 4. USB CD/DVD ROM : Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list,...
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... Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to...
... Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 32 Chapter 2 Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you... BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 32 Chapter 2 Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you... BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a...
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... to Update BIOS, move it down the list. Execute the KAW6xxx.BAT batch file to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 4. USB KEY : 7. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to update BIOS. Chapter 2 33 USB HDD : ABC 5. Press F2 during... boot to escape the menu. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to position 1. Press to enter the Setup Menu. 2. F1 Help Esc Exit ...
... to Update BIOS, move it down the list. Execute the KAW6xxx.BAT batch file to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 4. USB KEY : 7. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to update BIOS. Chapter 2 33 USB HDD : ABC 5. Press F2 during... boot to escape the menu. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to position 1. Press to enter the Setup Menu. 2. F1 Help Esc Exit ...
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Execute dmitools. The following steps: 1. Execute go.bat Chapter 2 39 Boot into DOS. 2. When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to be used in ... eeprom • dmitools /wu xxxx ==> Write uuid to eeprom • dmitools /wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to eeprom Using the ICW50/ICY70 LAN MAC Utility 1. Boot into DOS. 2. Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to the operating system (Windows, etc.).
Execute dmitools. The following steps: 1. Execute go.bat Chapter 2 39 Boot into DOS. 2. When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to be used in ... eeprom • dmitools /wu xxxx ==> Write uuid to eeprom • dmitools /wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to eeprom Using the ICW50/ICY70 LAN MAC Utility 1. Boot into DOS. 2. Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to the operating system (Windows, etc.).
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... any extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 7. Remove any recently installed software. 8. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on, perform the following actions one...
... any extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 7. Remove any recently installed software. 8. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on, perform the following actions one...
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... by one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Restart the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one until the failure point is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 120. 3. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Remove the drives...
... by one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Restart the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one until the failure point is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 120. 3. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Remove the drives...
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Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on page 42. Select Repair your computer. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, ... an earlier time and date. 11. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. b. d. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. g. When complete, click Finish. Check the BIOS settings are required. Replace the HDD. HDD Not Operating...
Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on page 42. Select Repair your computer. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, ... an earlier time and date. 11. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. b. d. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. g. When complete, click Finish. Check the BIOS settings are required. Replace the HDD. HDD Not Operating...
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... alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during the POST. Post Codes These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize timer initialization DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller...
... alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during the POST. Post Codes These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize timer initialization DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller...