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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 ...Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5517 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 ...Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5517 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility...
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... memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Supports PXE • Supports...
... memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Supports PXE • Supports...
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...bottom of a parameter if it is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Please also refer to enter multi-boot menu. The default parameter of the screen. NOTE: You can change the value of the screen. Help for a particular menu are found in the ...Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is subject to "disabled". Chapter 2 25 Your computer is prompted on the bottom of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+)...
...bottom of a parameter if it is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Please also refer to enter multi-boot menu. The default parameter of the screen. NOTE: You can change the value of the screen. Help for a particular menu are found in the ...Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is subject to "disabled". Chapter 2 25 Your computer is prompted on the bottom of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+)...
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...Boot Exit CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: AMD Athlon(tm) X2 ZM-84 2300 Mhz ST960821A-(PM) 3LF005DB MATSHITADVD V1.00 ATI M92 V008.050I.0-26.00 Aspire 5517 Acer...speed of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the manufacturer of this unit. Displays system BIOS version. Aspire 5517 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your reference only. This field displays the serial number of the ...
...Boot Exit CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: AMD Athlon(tm) X2 ZM-84 2300 Mhz ST960821A-(PM) 3LF005DB MATSHITADVD V1.00 ATI M92 V008.050I.0-26.00 Aspire 5517 Acer...speed of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the manufacturer of this unit. Displays system BIOS version. Aspire 5517 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your reference only. This field displays the serial number of the ...
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... The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. Sets the system date. This field shows the memory allocated for your ...disables D2D Recovery function. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE...
... The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. Sets the system date. This field shows the memory allocated for your ...disables D2D Recovery function. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE...
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...Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD0 Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port0 HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Shows the setting of the user.... When set the supervisor password. Press Enter to the setup utility. It can be grayed out if the user password was used to boot up when Pawword on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to set , this group happened. ...
...Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD0 Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port0 HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Shows the setting of the user.... When set the supervisor password. Press Enter to the setup utility. It can be grayed out if the user password was used to boot up when Pawword on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to set , this group happened. ...
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... to "Set". 4. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field...
... to "Set". 4. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field...
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... the following . Re-enter password. [Continue] 30 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
... the following . Re-enter password. [Continue] 30 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
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... drive in the module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to move it down the list. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: ST960821A 2: IDE1: MATSHITADVD 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: xxxx USB... a device, then press to move it up the List, or to load the operating system. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to escape the menu. Press to support boot. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub...
... drive in the module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to move it down the list. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: ST960821A 2: IDE1: MATSHITADVD 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: xxxx USB... a device, then press to move it up the List, or to load the operating system. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to escape the menu. Press to support boot. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub...
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Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Exit System Setup ...
Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Exit System Setup ...
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NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when ... not completely loaded. 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 BIOS...
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when ... not completely loaded. 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 BIOS...
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...Chapter 2 Press to move it up the List, or to escape the menu. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: ST960821A 2: IDE1: MATSHITADVD 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: xxxx USB 6: USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then... press to move USB HDD 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 down the list. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5...
...Chapter 2 Press to move it up the List, or to escape the menu. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: ST960821A 2: IDE1: MATSHITADVD 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: xxxx USB 6: USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then... press to move USB HDD 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 down the list. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5...
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The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Execute BS.exe to be changed without accessing the BIOS. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to display the usage screen. 3. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 38 Chapter 2 Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Enter into DOS. 2.
The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Execute BS.exe to be changed without accessing the BIOS. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to display the usage screen. 3. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 38 Chapter 2 Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Enter into DOS. 2.
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..., perform the following steps: 1. Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx...-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to EEPROM ( Create UUID from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to... UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4 ). Boot into DOS. 2.
..., perform the following steps: 1. Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx...-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to EEPROM ( Create UUID from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to... UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4 ). Boot into DOS. 2.
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... correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 132) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to check the Thermal Unit (see "Thermal Unit Failure" on page 167. 122 Chapter 4 Remove any extension cables between the computer and the...
... correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 132) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to check the Thermal Unit (see "Thermal Unit Failure" on page 167. 122 Chapter 4 Remove any extension cables between the computer and the...
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... display is by pressing Fn+F5. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Chapter 4 123 Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. On this...
... display is by pressing Fn+F5. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Chapter 4 123 Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. On this...
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...10. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. The System Recovery Options screen displays. g. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not ... the onscreen information to the operating system DVD. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on page 42. 128 Chapter 4 The Install Windows screen displays. f. When complete, click Finish. Replace the HDD. insert the...
...10. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. The System Recovery Options screen displays. g. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not ... the onscreen information to the operating system DVD. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on page 42. 128 Chapter 4 The Install Windows screen displays. f. When complete, click Finish. Replace the HDD. insert the...
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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 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable ...
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 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable ...
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...) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler 137 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen... (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum ...
...) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler 137 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen... (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum ...
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... the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh ...Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h Initialize video F3h F4h 1 F5h Initialize ...
... the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh ...Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h Initialize video F3h F4h 1 F5h Initialize ...