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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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...carefully when making changes to different models. The default parameter of screen). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is subject to parameter values. Please note that system information is set the parameter to the Exit menu. • In any ...press F10 to save any menu, you do not need to "disabled". Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use ...
...carefully when making changes to different models. The default parameter of screen). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is subject to parameter values. Please note that system information is set the parameter to the Exit menu. • In any ...press F10 to save any menu, you do not need to "disabled". Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use ...
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... Unique Identifier (UUID) is for your computer hardware information. 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 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...
... Unique Identifier (UUID) is for your computer hardware information. 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 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...
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...differ. 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. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled... in which the SATA controller should operate. Sets the system date. This field reports the Extended Memory size. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and...
...differ. 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. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled... in which the SATA controller should operate. Sets the system date. This field reports the Extended Memory size. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and...
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... the system halts. 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 the setup utility. Shows the setting... was used to change the value of parameters. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to boot up when Pawword on boot is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized access. Security The ...
... the system halts. 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 the setup utility. Shows the setting... was used to change the value of parameters. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to boot up when Pawword on boot is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized access. Security The ...
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... a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter...
... a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter...
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... Enter. 3. Press Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Re-enter password. [Continue] 28 Chapter 2 Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
... Enter. 3. Press Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Re-enter password. [Continue] 28 Chapter 2 Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
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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 the List,... or to escape the menu. Press to move it down the list. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD...
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 the List,... or to escape the menu. Press to move it down the list. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD...
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... Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you to save your changes to CMOS. 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...
... Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you to save your changes to CMOS. 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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... when you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. 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 • ...
... when you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. 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 • ...
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...Exit 3. 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...in DOS mode. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to position 1. The flash process begins as shown. 32 Chapter 2 Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it down the list. Press F2 during...
...Exit 3. 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...in DOS mode. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to position 1. The flash process begins as shown. 32 Chapter 2 Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it down the list. Press F2 during...
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Enter into DOS. 2. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to be changed without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 36 Chapter 2 The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3.
Enter into DOS. 2. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to be changed without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 36 Chapter 2 The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3.
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Boot into DOS. 2. Chapter 2 37 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to the operating system (Windows, etc.). The following ... DMI Pool, perform the following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information. 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...
Boot into DOS. 2. Chapter 2 37 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to the operating system (Windows, etc.). The following ... DMI Pool, perform the following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information. 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...
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... the power and open the casing 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. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals...
... the power and open the casing 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. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals...
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... that the internal display is selected. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 123. 5. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at a time to correct the problem. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 40). 8. Chapter 4 121 Do...
... that the internal display is selected. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 123. 5. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at a time to correct the problem. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 40). 8. Chapter 4 121 Do...
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... Startup Repair. If an issue is set correctly. 7. Ensure all external devices. 2. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on the...
... Startup Repair. If an issue is set correctly. 7. Ensure all external devices. 2. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on 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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...rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done - 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 ... 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 ...
...rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done - 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 ... 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 ...
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...Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Code E0h Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize system timer E4h Initialize system ... 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 ...
...Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Code E0h Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize system timer E4h Initialize system ... 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 ...