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... 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 32 WinFlash Utility 33 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 34 Machine ...
... 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 32 WinFlash Utility 33 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 34 Machine ...
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... the SD Dummy Card 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 Internal Speaker Failure 124 HDD Not Operating Correctly 126 ODD Failure 127...
... the SD Dummy Card 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 Internal Speaker Failure 124 HDD Not Operating Correctly 126 ODD Failure 127...
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... View 138 Power Board 139 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 140 Clearing Password Check 140 Clear CMOS Jumper 140 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 141 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 143 Aspire 5532 Exploded Diagrams 144 Main Assembly 144 Base Assembly 146 Rear Assembly 147 Aspire 5532 FRU List 148 Model Definition and Configuration 156...
... View 138 Power Board 139 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 140 Clearing Password Check 140 Clear CMOS Jumper 140 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 141 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 143 Aspire 5532 Exploded Diagrams 144 Main Assembly 144 Base Assembly 146 Rear Assembly 147 Aspire 5532 FRU List 148 Model Definition and Configuration 156...
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...; PCI-E 10/100M LAN • WOL (AC mode S5) support • Modem • External USB 2.0 modem • Support Wake on Ring (S3) Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 support • 3 pin 65W AC • Universal jack for adapter • Battery: 6-cell...
...; PCI-E 10/100M LAN • WOL (AC mode S5) support • Modem • External USB 2.0 modem • Support Wake on Ring (S3) Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 support • 3 pin 65W AC • Universal jack for adapter • Battery: 6-cell...
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...) and both. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Increases the sound volume. Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Acer eSettings Management Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume Up Volume Down Description Launches...or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Decreases the sound volume. 14 Chapter 1 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key...
...) and both. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Increases the sound volume. Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Acer eSettings Management Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume Up Volume Down Description Launches...or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Decreases the sound volume. 14 Chapter 1 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key...
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...°C • OS Shutdown: 95°C • H/W Shutdown: 92°C Northbridge Item Chipset Package ATI RS780MN 465 BGA Specification Core Voltage 15W 20W Acer P/N KC.ATF02.200 KC.ATK02.420 Southbridge Item Chipset Package BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type ATI SB710 549 BGA Phoenix BIOS V0.11T04 Flash Specification Specification Chapter 1 17
...°C • OS Shutdown: 95°C • H/W Shutdown: 92°C Northbridge Item Chipset Package ATI RS780MN 465 BGA Specification Core Voltage 15W 20W Acer P/N KC.ATF02.200 KC.ATK02.420 Southbridge Item Chipset Package BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type ATI SB710 549 BGA Phoenix BIOS V0.11T04 Flash Specification Specification Chapter 1 17
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... Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification • 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 Y2K solution • Supports Win Flash...
... Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification • 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 Y2K solution • Supports Win Flash...
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... Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to parameter values. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are six menu options: Information, Main..., Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to "enabled". Your computer is set the parameter to different models. If you do not need to ...
... Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to parameter values. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are six menu options: Information, Main..., Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to "enabled". Your computer is set the parameter to different models. If you do not need to ...
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... of this system. This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the CPU. Aspire 5532 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your reference only. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit CPU ... 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 F1 Help Esc Exit ...
... of this system. This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the CPU. Aspire 5532 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your reference only. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit CPU ... 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 F1 Help Esc Exit ...
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...Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD0 Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA... or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have three tries before the system halts. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. When set , this screen. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should ...
...Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD0 Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA... or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have three tries before the system halts. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. When set , this screen. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should ...
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... a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. The Set Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password...
... a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. The Set Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password...
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..., the screen will display as following message. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match. Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and...
..., the screen will display as following message. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match. Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and...
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... save or discard any changes you to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default...
... save or discard any changes you to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default...
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...not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the...for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: If you do not have a ...memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Chapter 2 31 Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1.
...not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the...for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: If you do not have a ...memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Chapter 2 31 Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1.
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... Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 3. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to escape the menu. The flash process begins as shown. 32 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to move it... < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the List, or to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS in DOS mode. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to enter the Setup Menu. 2.
... Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 3. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to escape the menu. The flash process begins as shown. 32 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to move it... < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the List, or to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS in DOS mode. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to enter the Setup Menu. 2.
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WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to continue. 5. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. Chapter 2 33 In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the AC power to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Plug in the same folder when executing this procedure. Click OK to begin the update. 4.
WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to continue. 5. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. Chapter 2 33 In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the AC power to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Plug in the same folder when executing this procedure. Click OK to begin the update. 4.
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Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to unlock the HDD. 34 Chapter 2 An error code is generated. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you with the code noted in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated for 4 seconds. 5. Shut down ... computer and key in the password to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format UnlockHD [Encode code] with details about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the previous step, as follows: UnlockHD 76943488 3. Password :46548274 4. Note down the Power button for unlocking the...
Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to unlock the HDD. 34 Chapter 2 An error code is generated. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you with the code noted in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated for 4 seconds. 5. Shut down ... computer and key in the password to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format UnlockHD [Encode code] with details about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the previous step, as follows: UnlockHD 76943488 3. Password :46548274 4. Note down the Power button for unlocking the...
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Chapter 2 35 Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to short the J1 jumper. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1.
Chapter 2 35 Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to short the J1 jumper. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1.
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To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 36 Chapter 2 The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Enter into DOS. 2.
To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 36 Chapter 2 The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Enter into DOS. 2.
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... management. Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE: When using any of the Write options, restart the... and the corresponding output information. Write UUID to EEPROM ( Create UUID 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...
... management. Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE: When using any of the Write options, restart the... and the corresponding output information. Write UUID to EEPROM ( Create UUID 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...