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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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...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 ... LAN from S3 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode System information HDD password Refer to Acer BIOS specification. BCM57780 RJ45 JRJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100 Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27
...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 ... LAN from S3 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode System information HDD password Refer to Acer BIOS specification. BCM57780 RJ45 JRJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100 Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27
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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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...NOTE: System information is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). press F9. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of screen. Read ...brackets [ ]. 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 ...
...NOTE: System information is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). press F9. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of screen. Read ...brackets [ ]. 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 ...
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... of the tabs found on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of Optical device installed in Figure 2-1. 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...
... of the tabs found on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of Optical device installed in Figure 2-1. 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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... time in Figure 2-2. . Main 0 The Main tab allows the user 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 23.REDUCE /INCREASE: F5/F6 F1 Help ESC Exit Select ...(original equipment manufacturer) screen during POST Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities 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] [Enabled]...
... time in Figure 2-2. . Main 0 The Main tab allows the user 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 23.REDUCE /INCREASE: F5/F6 F1 Help ESC Exit Select ...(original equipment manufacturer) screen during POST Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities 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] [Enabled]...
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...HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Password authentication is required during system boot 2-8 System Utilities BIOS Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting User Password Is User password setting Set Supervisor... Password Option to set supervisor password. Set HDD Password Password on Boot Enter HDD Password. ! Security 0 The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use....
...HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Password authentication is required during system boot 2-8 System Utilities BIOS Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting User Password Is User password setting Set Supervisor... Password Option to set supervisor password. Set HDD Password Password on Boot Enter HDD Password. ! Security 0 The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use....
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... drive in the module bay Use and keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to load the operating system. Network Boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. Boot 0 This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to change the value. BIOS...
... drive in the module bay Use and keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to load the operating system. Network Boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. Boot 0 This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to change the value. BIOS...
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... changes to system. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without saving setup item changes to system. 2-14 System Utilities 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 or discard...
... changes to system. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without saving setup item changes to system. 2-14 System Utilities 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 or discard...
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... install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . Copy Flash utilities to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Refer to run BIOS Flash. 1. Boot system from bootable USB HDD. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options...
... install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . Copy Flash utilities to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Refer to run BIOS Flash. 1. Boot system from bootable USB HDD. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options...
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.... Enter Unlock Password Dialog NOTE: NOTE: A key code is shown. (Figure 2-15) Select Item Enter Unlock Password System continue Figure 2-15. On a separate, compatible device, boot to continue. Use the and keys to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. The Select Item dialog is generated for use...
.... Enter Unlock Password Dialog NOTE: NOTE: A key code is shown. (Figure 2-15) Select Item Enter Unlock Password System continue Figure 2-15. On a separate, compatible device, boot to continue. Use the and keys to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. The Select Item dialog is generated for use...
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To use the Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following: 1. A boot sequence ID is a digit from 1 to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. Boot Sequence Selector Example: bs , selects the boot sequence of HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. Figure 2-20. System Utilities 2-19 At a DOS prompt, enter bs and a boot sequence ID number. 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. A boot sequence ID is a digit from 1 to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. Boot Sequence Selector Example: bs , selects the boot sequence of HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. Figure 2-20. System Utilities 2-19 At a DOS prompt, enter bs and a boot sequence ID number. Miscellaneous Tools 0 Using Boot Sequence Selector 0 The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to 4.
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...Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to be set to Enabled in the DMI pool for hardware management. Using Boot Manager 0 The Boot Manager allows the boot order to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Start the computer. 2. Use the and ...61472;keys to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Used in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to Main) To use the Boot Manager, perform the following arguments: /r ==> Read dmi information from memory /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max...
...Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to be set to Enabled in the DMI pool for hardware management. Using Boot Manager 0 The Boot Manager allows the boot order to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Start the computer. 2. Use the and ...61472;keys to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Used in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to Main) To use the Boot Manager, perform the following arguments: /r ==> Read dmi information from memory /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max...
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... point. 6. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (Refer to Thermal Unit Failure) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2. Remove any recently installed software. 7. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently 0 If the system powers...
... point. 6. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (Refer to Thermal Unit Failure) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2. Remove any recently installed software. 7. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently 0 If the system powers...
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Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Remove the drives (Refer to its highest level. Boot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be ... correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is discovered. 9. If the display is too dim at a time. ...
Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Remove the drives (Refer to its highest level. Boot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be ... correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is discovered. 9. If the display is too dim at a time. ...
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... yellow exclamation marks There are set mid range: 4-10 Troubleshooting Internal Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following , one at a time. 1. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to the previous version. 4. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance...
... yellow exclamation marks There are set mid range: 4-10 Troubleshooting Internal Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following , one at a time. 1. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to the previous version. 4. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance...
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... alternate disc in the Devices with Removable Storage panel. 4. Access failure screen is shown The ODD is clean and scratch free. 3. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Navigate to Start Computer. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in the lists...
... alternate disc in the Devices with Removable Storage panel. 4. Access failure screen is shown The ODD is clean and scratch free. 3. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Navigate to Start Computer. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in the lists...
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... information to resolve the problem. 1. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. 8. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the Boot menu. 3. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. c. When the System Recovery Options screen appears, click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if... and date. 9. Confirm all external devices. 2. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 7. If the issue is set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Replace the HDD. (Refer to enter the BIOS Utility.
... information to resolve the problem. 1. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. 8. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the Boot menu. 3. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. c. When the System Recovery Options screen appears, click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if... and date. 9. Confirm all external devices. 2. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 7. If the issue is set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Replace the HDD. (Refer to enter the BIOS Utility.
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... frequency ratio to use Memory PEI_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for physical memory 4-26 Troubleshooting PEI_MEMORY_INIT_FOR_CRISIS PEI 7F Memory Initial for Normal boot. PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description PEI_SIO_INIT PEI 70 Super I/O Initialization PEI_CPU_REG_INIT PEI ...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 - Table 4-3. Table 4-4. Platform dependence.
... frequency ratio to use Memory PEI_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for physical memory 4-26 Troubleshooting PEI_MEMORY_INIT_FOR_CRISIS PEI 7F Memory Initial for Normal boot. PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description PEI_SIO_INIT PEI 70 Super I/O Initialization PEI_CPU_REG_INIT PEI ...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 - Table 4-3. Table 4-4. Platform dependence.
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...\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 Boot Legacy OS. Table 4-7. Platform dependence. Table 4-6. BDS_ENTER_LEGACY_16_BOOT BDS 34 Ready to Boot with INT 19 4-30 Troubleshooting BDS Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality...
...\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 Boot Legacy OS. Table 4-7. Platform dependence. Table 4-6. BDS_ENTER_LEGACY_16_BOOT BDS 34 Ready to Boot with INT 19 4-30 Troubleshooting BDS Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality...