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Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83...
Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83...
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Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
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...the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + + Display...Acer Empowering Technology. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS ...
...the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + + Display...Acer Empowering Technology. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS ...
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... be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Note: If your system is important to rebuild your hard disk. ...The system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press ...
... be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Note: If your system is important to rebuild your hard disk. ...The system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press ...
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Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. Combine the use of your computer. ... investment that you need to take care of this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Important...
Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. Combine the use of your computer. ... investment that you need to take care of this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Important...
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Try again and press . You have three chances to shut down the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to ... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . ...
Try again and press . You have three chances to shut down the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to ... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . ...
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... the POST; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enable this utility. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need ...to run this feature. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. while ...
... the POST; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enable this utility. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need ...to run this feature. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. while ...
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...error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or...Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling ...
...error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or...Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling ...
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85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. English English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. English English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
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... characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
... characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
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...Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on the Windows ...Start button; Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS...
...Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on the Windows ...Start button; Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS...
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...(rpm) 86 3700 88 3450 91 3150 95 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security ...Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/...
...(rpm) 86 3700 88 3450 91 3150 95 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security ...Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/...
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... Modem connector location 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Chapter 1 33 System VRAM and VBIOS Options System Memory 512Mb 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB VBIOS Option in BIOS/ CMOS 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB eSetting VRAM size Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available...
... Modem connector location 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Chapter 1 33 System VRAM and VBIOS Options System Memory 512Mb 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB VBIOS Option in BIOS/ CMOS 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB eSetting VRAM size Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available...
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... Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification Controller North Bridge NVIDIA® MCP67-MV (Single chip...
... Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification Controller North Bridge NVIDIA® MCP67-MV (Single chip...
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...you do not need to run Setup. If you may need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : AMD Turion(tm) 64...None ATAPI Model Name : PIONEERDVE-RWDVR-K(SM) ATAPI Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version : V0.14 VGA BIOS Version : V5.67.32.10.13 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5...
...you do not need to run Setup. If you may need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : AMD Turion(tm) 64...None ATAPI Model Name : PIONEERDVE-RWDVR-K(SM) ATAPI Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version : V0.14 VGA BIOS Version : V5.67.32.10.13 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5...
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T Press ^ while you can load default settings by pressing t. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of a ... (zx). You can change the value of the screen. Help for a particular menu are found in square brackets. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To change the value of the screen.
T Press ^ while you can load default settings by pressing t. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of a ... (zx). You can change the value of the screen. Help for a particular menu are found in square brackets. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To change the value of the screen.
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... Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field shows the model name of this unit. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. ... ATAPI Model Name : PIONEERDVE-RWDVR-K(SM) ATAPI Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version : V0.14 VGA BIOS Version : V5.67.32.10.13 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change...
... Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field shows the model name of this unit. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. ... ATAPI Model Name : PIONEERDVE-RWDVR-K(SM) ATAPI Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version : V0.14 VGA BIOS Version : V5.67.32.10.13 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change...
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... parameter settings. Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled, By Every Day, or By Day of every day, or disables this screen. Settings in BIOS. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1 ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5 by...
... parameter settings. Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled, By Every Day, or By Day of every day, or disables this screen. Settings in BIOS. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1 ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5 by...
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...Set HDD Password Password on boot parameter. 5. Press Enter to reset it. Defines whether a password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Use the w and...or hard disk password: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The user can opt to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in this screen. The user can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Press e. ...
...Set HDD Password Password on boot parameter. 5. Press Enter to reset it. Defines whether a password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Use the w and...or hard disk password: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The user can opt to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in this screen. The user can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Press e. ...
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...Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If desired, 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 computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. ...Press e. Chapter 2 60 The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. ...
...Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If desired, 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 computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. ...Press e. Chapter 2 60 The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. ...