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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 11 Using the Keyboard 12 ...15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 11 Using the Keyboard 12 ...15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43...
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... 109 Intermittent Problems 113 Undetermined Problems 114 Connector Locations 115 Main Board 115 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 117 Clearing Password Check 117 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 119 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 123 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Exploded Diagram 124 Model Definition and Configuration 170...
... 109 Intermittent Problems 113 Undetermined Problems 114 Connector Locations 115 Main Board 115 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 117 Clearing Password Check 117 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 119 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 123 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Exploded Diagram 124 Model Definition and Configuration 170...
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... Exit NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. It... can be used to remove HDD/BIOS Password. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password is: User Password is: HDD Password is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on boot is enabled. Security The Security screen contains...
... Exit NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. It... can be used to remove HDD/BIOS Password. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password is: User Password is: HDD Password is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on boot is enabled. Security The Security screen contains...
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... in the "Enter New Password" field. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. The user can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Enter HDD Password. The following sub...
... in the "Enter New Password" field. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. The user can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Enter HDD Password. The following sub...
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... /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. If desired, you have changed the settings, .... 1. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Press Enter twice without typing anything in...
... /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. If desired, you have changed the settings, .... 1. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Press Enter twice without typing anything in...
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... Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no message will show message. Chapter 4 101 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Incorrect password is dead - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - see...
... Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no message will show message. Chapter 4 101 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Incorrect password is dead - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - see...
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...PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock...controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Chapter 4 prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment...
...PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock...controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Chapter 4 prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment...
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... (Normal) Operation Description Short (Clearing Password Check) Hardware Gap Position on the main board for Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and the Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series. Chapter 5 G78 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides the standard operating... procedures for clearing the password and BIOS recovery for clearing the password check and one ...
... (Normal) Operation Description Short (Clearing Password Check) Hardware Gap Position on the main board for Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and the Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series. Chapter 5 G78 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides the standard operating... procedures for clearing the password and BIOS recovery for clearing the password check and one ...
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...password during system POST or when the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Gap name in the AC adapter while retaining the short condition on the computer until the BIOS POST routine is finished. Press the power button to short the two points of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 5536...in the picture(s) above and try again. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security reason, the BIOS will ask for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). 118 Chapter 5
...password during system POST or when the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Gap name in the AC adapter while retaining the short condition on the computer until the BIOS POST routine is finished. Press the power button to short the two points of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 5536...in the picture(s) above and try again. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security reason, the BIOS will ask for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). 118 Chapter 5
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...contained on this website are: • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs... Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you need them. Appendix C 221 and password. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you are always looking for ways to...
...contained on this website are: • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs... Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you need them. Appendix C 221 and password. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you are always looking for ways to...
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... 28 Security 32 System Security 38 block diagram Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 5 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 4 brightness hotkeys 14 button/indicator 3G WWAN 6, 11 bluetooth 6, 11 wireless LAN 6, 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 7 Clearing BIOS Password steps 118 Clearing Password 117 computer on indicator 7, 11 CPU removing 84...
... 28 Security 32 System Security 38 block diagram Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 5 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 4 brightness hotkeys 14 button/indicator 3G WWAN 6, 11 bluetooth 6, 11 wireless LAN 6, 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 7 Clearing BIOS Password steps 118 Clearing Password 117 computer on indicator 7, 11 CPU removing 84...
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... 33 Middle cover removing 58 Model Definition 170 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 7 O Online Support Information 221 P Panel Bottom 10 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 100 Power Adapter 99 Processor 18 S Screw List 44 speakers hotkey 14 System... Procedures 98 System Memory 18 System Utilities 27 T Test Compatible Components 217 Touchpad Check 100 Troubleshooting 97 TV Tuner Board 50 U Undetermined Problems 114 utility BIOS 27-39 V view left 8 rear 9 right 9 view front 6 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 218 224
... 33 Middle cover removing 58 Model Definition 170 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 7 O Online Support Information 221 P Panel Bottom 10 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 100 Power Adapter 99 Processor 18 S Screw List 44 speakers hotkey 14 System... Procedures 98 System Memory 18 System Utilities 27 T Test Compatible Components 217 Touchpad Check 100 Troubleshooting 97 TV Tuner Board 50 U Undetermined Problems 114 utility BIOS 27-39 V view left 8 rear 9 right 9 view front 6 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 218 224
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...; 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches) •...; 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 5.0* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with...
...; 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches) •...; 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 5.0* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with...