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Wake-on-LAN ready 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8(H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches) 2.8 kg (6.18 lbs.) with 6 cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device USB 2.0 port External ...
Wake-on-LAN ready 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8(H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches) 2.8 kg (6.18 lbs.) with 6 cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device USB 2.0 port External ...
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...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 and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly...
...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 and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly...
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... Replacing the Lower Covers 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 Built-In Keyboard Failure 123 TouchPad Failure 124 VIII
... Replacing the Lower Covers 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 Built-In Keyboard Failure 123 TouchPad Failure 124 VIII
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... Bottom View 140 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 141 Clearing Password Check 141 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 142 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 LCD Panel 147 Aspire 5515 FRU List 148 Screw List 155 Model... Definition and Configuration 156 Aspire 5515 Series 156 Test Compatible Components...
... Bottom View 140 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 141 Clearing Password Check 141 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 142 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 LCD Panel 147 Aspire 5515 FRU List 148 Screw List 155 Model... Definition and Configuration 156 Aspire 5515 Series 156 Test Compatible Components...
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... once. dry and clean. Main TouchPad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. Click and hold, then use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on a mouse. Function Execute...
... once. dry and clean. Main TouchPad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. Click and hold, then use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on a mouse. Function Execute...
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... Technology. Turns the internal TouchPad on and off . Chapter 1 13 Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank TouchPad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Description ...or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode.
... Technology. Turns the internal TouchPad on and off . Chapter 1 13 Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank TouchPad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Description ...or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode.
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... True Value Table CPU Temperature Core 0 Core 1 Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA) • BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS 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...
... True Value Table CPU Temperature Core 0 Core 1 Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA) • BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS 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...
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...right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Please note that system information is set the parameter to enter multi-boot menu. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you... by pressing F9. Navigation keys for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of screen). System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to save any menu, you are in square brackets...
...right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Please note that system information is set the parameter to enter multi-boot menu. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you... by pressing F9. Navigation keys for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of screen). System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to save any menu, you are in square brackets...
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...-22ZCT0 -(PM) W D-W XE708J87380 HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N -(PS) System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS 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 ←→ ...name of the system. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 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...
...-22ZCT0 -(PM) W D-W XE708J87380 HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N -(PS) System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS 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 ←→ ...name of the system. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 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...
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... If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to malfunction. Parameter PnP Configuration Video Display Configuration Advanced Chipset Control Description...Interface [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE AHCI] [Enabled] Exit Item Specific Help Additional setup menus to configure the various advanced BIOS options. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you ...
... If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to malfunction. Parameter PnP Configuration Video Display Configuration Advanced Chipset Control Description...Interface [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE AHCI] [Enabled] Exit Item Specific Help Additional setup menus to configure the various advanced BIOS options. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you ...
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... password is enabled. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. Enter HDD 0 Password. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk password. If you... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use.
... password is enabled. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. Enter HDD 0 Password. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk password. If you... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use.
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...5. The Set Password box appears: 2. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Press Enter twice without typing anything ...box appears: 2. Type the current password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. When you are done, press F10 to "Set". 4. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. If desired, you ...
...5. The Set Password box appears: 2. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Press Enter twice without typing anything ...box appears: 2. Type the current password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. When you are done, press F10 to "Set". 4. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. If desired, you ...
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After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 28 Chapter 2 The Set Password box appears. 2. When you are done, ...
After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 28 Chapter 2 The Set Password box appears. 2. When you are done, ...
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... Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Load default values for all SETUP item.
... Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Load default values for all SETUP item.
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... has auto-execution function. 32 Chapter 2 NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when 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 BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to finish...
... has auto-execution function. 32 Chapter 2 NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when 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 BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to finish...
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... during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it up the list, or to move USB HDD to move it down the list. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot... Utility Perform the following steps to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Execute the KAW6xxx.BAT batch file to escape the menu. USB FDD : 6. Press to update BIOS. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N-(S3) 3. USB HDD : ABC 5. USB KEY : 7.
... during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it up the list, or to move USB HDD to move it down the list. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot... Utility Perform the following steps to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Execute the KAW6xxx.BAT batch file to escape the menu. USB FDD : 6. Press to update BIOS. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N-(S3) 3. USB HDD : ABC 5. USB KEY : 7.
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Flash is not connected, the following message displays. 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. 34 Chapter 2
Flash is not connected, the following message displays. 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. 34 Chapter 2
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... system and key in Unlock6.exe 00193 and press . To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS password method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three time, HDD password error code displays on...
... system and key in Unlock6.exe 00193 and press . To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS password method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three time, HDD password error code displays on...
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Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Select one string from the list. Chapter 2 37 To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below.
Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Select one string from the list. Chapter 2 37 To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below.
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Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. 38 Chapter 2 Press 1, 2, or 3 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. 3. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clear the password, perform the following steps: 1.
Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. 38 Chapter 2 Press 1, 2, or 3 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. 3. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clear the password, perform the following steps: 1.