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... of Conformity 95 96 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 97 Index 98 Installing memory 76 Connecting your TV (for selected models) 77 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81... Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84...
... of Conformity 95 96 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 97 Index 98 Installing memory 76 Connecting your TV (for selected models) 77 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81... Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84...
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Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
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...access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches...toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + ...
...access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches...toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + ...
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To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting ...time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will reboot. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This recovery process helps you purchase your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose...
To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting ...time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will reboot. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This recovery process helps you purchase your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose...
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... unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to protect and take care of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer. Once set, you must enter this password with password checkpoints on Boot...dealer or an authorized service center. Important! English 70 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 79. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to take ...
... unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to protect and take care of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer. Once set, you must enter this password with password checkpoints on Boot...dealer or an authorized service center. Important! English 70 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 79. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to take ...
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...enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you enter the password...is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. English 71 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ...
...enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you enter the password...is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. English 71 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ...
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... you may need to Enabled. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set this feature. Enable disk-to-disk recovery... To enable disk-to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Your computer is being displayed. To activate the...
... you may need to Enabled. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set this feature. Enable disk-to-disk recovery... To enable disk-to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Your computer is being displayed. To activate the...
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...authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. ..."Requesting service" on page 44. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:),...
...authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. ..."Requesting service" on page 44. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:),...
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85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English
85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English
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... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
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... computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on the Windows Start button; Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same ... computer in the hotkey combination. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.
... computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on the Windows Start button; Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same ... computer in the hotkey combination. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.
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...After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification...1 (rpm) 86 3700 88 3450 91 3150 95 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Phoenix Specification Flash ROM 1MB 8 pin SOIC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control,...
...After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification...1 (rpm) 86 3700 88 3450 91 3150 95 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Phoenix Specification Flash ROM 1MB 8 pin SOIC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control,...
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... 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification Built-in ICH7-M Kedron-n 3945 TI PCI 7412 Realtek ALC888S Controller KBC8769LDG Specification Chapter 1 three on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification IIntel® PM965 Chipset Broadcom 5787M Built in ICH8M...
... 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification Built-in ICH7-M Kedron-n 3945 TI PCI 7412 Realtek ALC888S Controller KBC8769LDG Specification Chapter 1 three on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification IIntel® PM965 Chipset Broadcom 5787M Built in ICH8M...
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...you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter multi-boot menu. Please also refer to enter... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v0.2412 VGA BIOS Version: nVidia 0.84.41.00.08 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select...
...you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter multi-boot menu. Please also refer to enter... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v0.2412 VGA BIOS Version: nVidia 0.84.41.00.08 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select...
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Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in square brackets. T To change the value of a parameter if it is subject to parameter values. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item ... parameters are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Help for a particular menu are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left...
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in square brackets. T To change the value of a parameter if it is subject to parameter values. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item ... parameters are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Help for a particular menu are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left...
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... F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type / CPU Speed IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and ...Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v0.2412 VGA BIOS Version: nVidia 0.84.41.00.08 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6...
... F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type / CPU Speed IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and ...Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v0.2412 VGA BIOS Version: nVidia 0.84.41.00.08 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6...
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... done, press u to set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1. Don't forget your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you may have three tries before the system halts. The Set Supervisor Password box... the supervisor password. Press Enter to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. The user can opt to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return ...
... done, press u to set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1. Don't forget your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you may have three tries before the system halts. The Set Supervisor Password box... the supervisor password. Press Enter to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. The user can opt to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return ...
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... field and press e. 3. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. If desired, you the... Setup Warning. 44 Chapter 2 When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Type the current password in the ...
... field and press e. 3. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. If desired, you the... Setup Warning. 44 Chapter 2 When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Type the current password in the ...
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... the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Follow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 48 Chapter 2... Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not...
... the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Follow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 48 Chapter 2... Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not...
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... the way it has been configured. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 84. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not... solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 72 Chapter 4 If the symptom is listed first. NOTE...
... the way it has been configured. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 84. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not... solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 72 Chapter 4 If the symptom is listed first. NOTE...