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... Specification 1-39 System IO Address Map 1-40 System I/O Address Specifications 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-16 Clearing HDD Passwords 2-16 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using...
... Specification 1-39 System IO Address Map 1-40 System I/O Address Specifications 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-16 Clearing HDD Passwords 2-16 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using...
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... location Features Specification Insyde 1.00 MX25L3205D, MX25L3206E, W25Q32BV, EN25F32 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support ISIPP Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hot-keys for system control Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. DMI utility for BIOS... WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode System information HDD password Refer to Acer BIOS specification.
... location Features Specification Insyde 1.00 MX25L3205D, MX25L3206E, W25Q32BV, EN25F32 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support ISIPP Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hot-keys for system control Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. DMI utility for BIOS... WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode System information HDD password Refer to Acer BIOS specification.
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-16 Clearing HDD Passwords 2-16 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using Boot Sequence Selector 2-19 Using Boot Manager 2-20 Using DMITools 2-20 Using LAN EEPROM Utility 2-22 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-16 Clearing HDD Passwords 2-16 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using Boot Sequence Selector 2-19 Using Boot Manager 2-20 Using DMITools 2-20 Using LAN EEPROM Utility 2-22 2-2
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...If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to parameter values. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test)...screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Six menu options are: Information Main Security Boot Exit To navigate through the following: Menu - use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value...
...If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to parameter values. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test)...screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Six menu options are: Information Main Security Boot Exit To navigate through the following: Menu - use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value...
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InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main 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: ...
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main 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: ...
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...Total Total memory available N/A Memory Video Available memory for the hour field. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [00:52:01] [05/27/2010] [xxxx MB] [x MB] [... Option: Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Option to use boot menu during system boot instead of traditional POST screen Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Option to boot system from 0 to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery...
...Total Total memory available N/A Memory Video Available memory for the hour field. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [00:52:01] [05/27/2010] [xxxx MB] [x MB] [... Option: Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Option to use boot menu during system boot instead of traditional POST screen Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Option to boot system from 0 to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery...
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... Is User password setting Set Supervisor Password Option to set user password. CAUTION: If Power-on Password authentication is required during system boot 2-8 System Utilities F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save...BIOS password can only be less than one words. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Set HDD Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be cleared by Crisis...
... Is User password setting Set Supervisor Password Option to set user password. CAUTION: If Power-on Password authentication is required during system boot 2-8 System Utilities F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save...BIOS password can only be less than one words. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Set HDD Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be cleared by Crisis...
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... used to move it up the list. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. IDE 1: MATSHITADVD 3: USB FDD: 4. USB CDROM: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down ...the list, or to load the operating system. USB HDD: 6. Press to change the value. Network Boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-13 IDE 0: ST960821A 2. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive ...
... used to move it up the list. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. IDE 1: MATSHITADVD 3: USB FDD: 4. USB CDROM: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down ...the list, or to load the operating system. USB HDD: 6. Press to change the value. Network Boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-13 IDE 0: ST960821A 2. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive ...
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... Exit Figure 2-13. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save your changes to CMOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save setup item...
... Exit Figure 2-13. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save your changes to CMOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save setup item...
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... does not contain power to BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. System Utilities 2-15 Refer to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Boot system from bootable USB HDD.
... does not contain power to BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. System Utilities 2-15 Refer to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Boot system from bootable USB HDD.
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... three times, an error is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by Crisis Disk. Enter Unlock Password (Key:54591747)? On a separate, compatible device, boot to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. CAUTION: If Power-on Password authentication is generated. (Figure 2-14). Select Item Dialog 2. Make note of this...
... three times, an error is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by Crisis Disk. Enter Unlock Password (Key:54591747)? On a separate, compatible device, boot to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. CAUTION: If Power-on Password authentication is generated. (Figure 2-14). Select Item Dialog 2. Make note of this...
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Boot Sequence Selector Example: bs , selects the boot sequence of HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. Miscellaneous Tools 0 Using Boot Sequence Selector 0 The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to 4. To use the Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following: 1. System Utilities 2-19 A boot sequence ID is a digit from 1 to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. At a DOS prompt, enter bs and a boot sequence ID number. Figure 2-20.
Boot Sequence Selector Example: bs , selects the boot sequence of HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. Miscellaneous Tools 0 Using Boot Sequence Selector 0 The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to 4. To use the Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following: 1. System Utilities 2-19 A boot sequence ID is a digit from 1 to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. At a DOS prompt, enter bs and a boot sequence ID number. Figure 2-20.
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...Tool copies BIOS information to highlight a boot device. 4. Press Enter to DOS. 2. Using Boot Manager 0 The Boot Manager allows the boot order to be set to Enabled in the DMI pool for hardware management. Boot to select an option and continue the boot procedure. Boot Manager Dialog 3. At the prompt, ..., etc.). Used in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to Main) To use the Boot Manager, perform the following steps: 1. To use the Boot Manager, perform the following: NOTE: NOTE: The F12 Boot Menu option must be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility.
...Tool copies BIOS information to highlight a boot device. 4. Press Enter to DOS. 2. Using Boot Manager 0 The Boot Manager allows the boot order to be set to Enabled in the DMI pool for hardware management. Boot to select an option and continue the boot procedure. Boot Manager Dialog 3. At the prompt, ..., etc.). Used in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to Main) To use the Boot Manager, perform the following steps: 1. To use the Boot Manager, perform the following: NOTE: NOTE: The F12 Boot Menu option must be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility.
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... the computer that are free of obstructions. 5. Power On Issues 0 If the system fails to Thermal Unit Failure) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently 0 If the system powers off at intervals, perform the...
... the computer that are free of obstructions. 5. Power On Issues 0 If the system fails to Thermal Unit Failure) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently 0 If the system powers off at intervals, perform the...
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... is not normal, right-click on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Remove the drives (Refer to Online Support Information. Boot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be... 11. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. (Refer to the User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 9. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is too dim at a time. 1. If the display is ...
... is not normal, right-click on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Remove the drives (Refer to Online Support Information. Boot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be... 11. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. (Refer to the User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 9. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is too dim at a time. 1. If the display is ...
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... the audio driver. 5. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Boot the computer. 2.
... the audio driver. 5. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Boot the computer. 2.
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... the operation. Confirm that the label on the disc is not removed from the drop down arrow, right click on the device and click Enable. 7. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Navigate to Start Computer. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives.
... the operation. Confirm that the label on the disc is not removed from the drop down arrow, right click on the device and click Enable. 7. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Navigate to Start Computer. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives.
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Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on -screen information to enter the BIOS Utility. Select Repair your computer. g. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Check the BIOS settings are required. ... complete, click Finish. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. d. Replace the HDD. (Refer to confirm the computer is discovered, follow the on the Boot menu. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select...
Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on -screen information to enter the BIOS Utility. Select Repair your computer. g. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Check the BIOS settings are required. ... complete, click Finish. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. d. Replace the HDD. (Refer to confirm the computer is discovered, follow the on the Boot menu. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select...
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... PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK PEI 82 Start to maximum level SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC 09 Setup BIOS ROM cache SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE SEC 0A Enter Boot Firmware Volume * 3rd party relate functions - PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description PEI_SIO_INIT PEI 70 Super I/O Initialization ... SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC 07 Cache as RAM test SEC_FORCE_MAX_RATIO* SEC 08 Tune CPU frequency ratio to use Memory PEI_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for Normal boot. Table 4-3.
... PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK PEI 82 Start to maximum level SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC 09 Setup BIOS ROM cache SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE SEC 0A Enter Boot Firmware Volume * 3rd party relate functions - PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description PEI_SIO_INIT PEI 70 Super I/O Initialization ... SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC 07 Cache as RAM test SEC_FORCE_MAX_RATIO* SEC 08 Tune CPU frequency ratio to use Memory PEI_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for Normal boot. Table 4-3.
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...Name (Include\PostCode.h) POST_BDS_NO_BOOT_DEVICE POST_BDS_START_IMAGE POST_BDS_ENTER_INTI9 POST_BDS_BOOT_SECTOR Phase Post Code Description POST_BDS F9 No Boot Device POST_BDS FB UEFI Boot Start Image POST_BDS FD Legacy 16 boot entry POST_BDS FE Try to Legacy OS. BDS Phase POST Code Table (Continued) ... BDS_READY_TO_BOOT_EVENT BDS 2E Last Chipset initial before boot to OS BDS_GO_LEGACY_BOOT BDS 2F Start to boot Legacy OS BDS_GO_UEFI_BOOT BDS 30 Start to boot UEFI OS BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT BDS 31 Prepare to Boot to Legacy OS BDS_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES* BDS 32 Send...
...Name (Include\PostCode.h) POST_BDS_NO_BOOT_DEVICE POST_BDS_START_IMAGE POST_BDS_ENTER_INTI9 POST_BDS_BOOT_SECTOR Phase Post Code Description POST_BDS F9 No Boot Device POST_BDS FB UEFI Boot Start Image POST_BDS FD Legacy 16 boot entry POST_BDS FE Try to Legacy OS. BDS Phase POST Code Table (Continued) ... BDS_READY_TO_BOOT_EVENT BDS 2E Last Chipset initial before boot to OS BDS_GO_LEGACY_BOOT BDS 2F Start to boot Legacy OS BDS_GO_UEFI_BOOT BDS 30 Start to boot UEFI OS BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT BDS 31 Prepare to Boot to Legacy OS BDS_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES* BDS 32 Send...