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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 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 5532 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utilities 31 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 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 5532 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utilities 31 DOS Flash Utility...
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... socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to form other combinations.
... socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to form other combinations.
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...Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Press F2 to save any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is subject to different models. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • ...to run Setup. In this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Read this menu, user can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the ...
...Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Press F2 to save any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is subject to different models. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • ...to run Setup. In this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Read this menu, user can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the ...
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This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. Aspire 5532 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your reference only. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Displays...Security 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) 64 Dual-Core TK42 1.6 GHz ST9160310AS MATSHITADVD V1.00 ATI M92 V008.050I.0-26.00 Aspire 5532 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377...
This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. Aspire 5532 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your reference only. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Displays...Security 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) 64 Dual-Core TK42 1.6 GHz ST9160310AS MATSHITADVD V1.00 ATI M92 V008.050I.0-26.00 Aspire 5532 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377...
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... or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE Chapter 2 25 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. Control the mode in this screen. Actual values may differ. Enables, ... system date. Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE AHCI] F1 Help Esc Exit Select...
... or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE Chapter 2 25 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. Control the mode in this screen. Actual values may differ. Enables, ... system date. Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE AHCI] F1 Help Esc Exit Select...
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...this group happened. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to boot up when Pawword on boot is enabled. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD0 Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User ...parameters. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD0 Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port0 HDD Password Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to reset it. 26 ...
...this group happened. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to boot up when Pawword on boot is enabled. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD0 Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User ...parameters. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD0 Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port0 HDD Password Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to reset it. 26 ...
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... parameter to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Chapter 2 27 IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter...
... parameter to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Chapter 2 27 IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter...
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... the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Changing a Password 1. The Set Password box appears. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the...
... the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Changing a Password 1. The Set Password box appears. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the...
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... Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 29 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to escape the menu. Select Boot Devices to select specific 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 6: USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, ...
... Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 29 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to escape the menu. Select Boot Devices to select specific 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 6: USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, ...
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... item. Exit utility without saving setup data to save or discard any changes 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...
... item. Exit utility without saving setup data to save or discard any changes 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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... system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 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 ...
... system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 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 ...
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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 it up ... process begins as shown. 32 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to update BIOS in DOS mode. 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.
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 it up ... process begins as shown. 32 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to update BIOS in DOS mode. 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.
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Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 36 Chapter 2 For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. Enter into DOS. 2. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.
Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 36 Chapter 2 For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. Enter into DOS. 2. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.
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Boot into DOS. 2. 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-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer... Write Serial Number to make the new DMI data effective. Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE: When using any of the Write options...
Boot into DOS. 2. 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-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer... Write Serial Number to make the new DMI data effective. Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE: When using any of the Write options...
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... the following actions one at a time to check the Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on page 130) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2.
... the following actions one at a time to check the Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on page 130) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2.
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... devices including port replicators or docking stations. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one of the following actions one at least one until the failure point is by removing the power cable...
... devices including port replicators or docking stations. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one of the following actions one at least one until the failure point is by removing the power cable...
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... any key to start to ensure the computer is set correctly. 7. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. f. Check the BIOS settings are required. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10...
... any key to start to ensure the computer is set correctly. 7. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. f. Check the BIOS settings are required. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10...
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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 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable...
... 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 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable...
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...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 failure Check for... of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler 135 Code 8Ah 8Bh...
...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 failure Check for... of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler 135 Code 8Ah 8Bh...
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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 ...