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.... 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 12 Empowering key Launch...
.... 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 12 Empowering key Launch...
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...; X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Digital....69 x 1.61/1.73 inches) 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
...; X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Digital....69 x 1.61/1.73 inches) 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
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...13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 Information 30 Main 31 Advanced 32 Security 34 Boot 37... Power 38 Exit 40 BIOS Flash Utility 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 42 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 Disassembly ...
...13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 Information 30 Main 31 Advanced 32 Security 34 Boot 37... Power 38 Exit 40 BIOS Flash Utility 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 42 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 Disassembly ...
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... View 157 Bottom View 158 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 159 Clearing Password Check 159 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 160 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 161 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram 162 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List 163 Screw List 171 Model ...Definition and Configuration 172 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series 172 Test Compatible Components ...
... View 157 Bottom View 158 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 159 Clearing Password Check 159 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 160 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 161 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram 162 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List 163 Screw List 171 Model ...Definition and Configuration 172 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series 172 Test Compatible Components ...
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... adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 Special keys and controls • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in microphone Dimensions and Weight • 402 (W) x 297 (D) x 41...control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802...
... adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 Special keys and controls • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in microphone Dimensions and Weight • 402 (W) x 297 (D) x 41...control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802...
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... audio output. Unlimited volume control wheel 5-in-1 card reader Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Latch Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item CIR receiver Description Receives signals from a remote control. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard ...a computer mouse. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).
... audio output. Unlimited volume control wheel 5-in-1 card reader Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Latch Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item CIR receiver Description Receives signals from a remote control. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard ...a computer mouse. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).
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.... and your finger on the Touch Pad on the Touch Pad is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. Touch Pad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the Touch Pad (1) to move left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the ... same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); The Touch Pad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll ...
.... and your finger on the Touch Pad on the Touch Pad is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. Touch Pad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the Touch Pad (1) to move left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the ... same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); The Touch Pad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll ...
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...Skip to return. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the internal Touch Pad on ...off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Stop the current media. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Press any key to the next track of the...
...Skip to return. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the internal Touch Pad on ...off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Stop the current media. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Press any key to the next track of the...
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...against unauthorized access to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with a simple... information refer to complete the process. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click ...
...against unauthorized access to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with a simple... information refer to complete the process. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click ...
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... Chip Package Features Interface Specification GMT-786 / W83L771 8-pin SSOP Thermal sensor control Interface I2C bus, address: 98h BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Block size Supply Current Specification Phoenix BIOS code v0.3325 (for MP units) WND 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOP 64kbytes per...
... Chip Package Features Interface Specification GMT-786 / W83L771 8-pin SSOP Thermal sensor control Interface I2C bus, address: 98h BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Block size Supply Current Specification Phoenix BIOS code v0.3325 (for MP units) WND 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOP 64kbytes per...
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... Typical 715, Maximum 735 382 (H) x 244.5 (V) x 6.7 (D) LVDS 262,144 40, 45 / 40, 45 15, 20 / 20, 25 0 / 50 -20 / 60 Specification WND WPCE775CA0DG • Share BIOS memory • Support for SPI flash memories • Flash page programing support • Host-controlled CIR Port • High-accuracy, high-speed ADC • Up...
... Typical 715, Maximum 735 382 (H) x 244.5 (V) x 6.7 (D) LVDS 262,144 40, 45 / 40, 45 15, 20 / 20, 25 0 / 50 -20 / 60 Specification WND WPCE775CA0DG • Share BIOS memory • Support for SPI flash memories • Flash page programing support • Host-controlled CIR Port • High-accuracy, high-speed ADC • Up...
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... left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to different models. Read this item. • Press Esc while you do not need to enter Setup" message is set the... parameter to parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are in any of the screen. NOTE: You can also press...
... left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to different models. Read this item. • Press Esc while you do not need to enter Setup" message is set the... parameter to parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are in any of the screen. NOTE: You can also press...
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... Mobile ZM-82 2200 MHz IDE Model Name: IDE Serial Number: 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: ST9250827AS 5RG01N2C Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S V0.3103 nVidia... 62.77.15.00.09 ZY50SK03C1815029FD2500 Acer 00B7B9A32AC4DC1198AE001E683E8E30 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ...
... Mobile ZM-82 2200 MHz IDE Model Name: IDE Serial Number: 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: ST9250827AS 5RG01N2C Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S V0.3103 nVidia... 62.77.15.00.09 ZY50SK03C1815029FD2500 Acer 00B7B9A32AC4DC1198AE001E683E8E30 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ...
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.... Submenu Items • Self-Healing XOCHI Self-Healing XEHCI Self-Healing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 32 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. Prevents Plug and Play devices from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in bytes) available to boot up normally.
.... Submenu Items • Self-Healing XOCHI Self-Healing XEHCI Self-Healing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 32 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. Prevents Plug and Play devices from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in bytes) available to boot up normally.
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... Table loading • ISO Flow Control • Hi Priority Channel • Display Refresh • Sync Flood Detection • USB Control • USB2 Control • USB BIOS Legacy Support • MAC LAN • Azalia Codec • Integrated Codec • SATA Mode • SATA AHCI Mode • SATA Hotplug • Power on options...
... Table loading • ISO Flow Control • Hi Priority Channel • Display Refresh • Sync Flood Detection • USB Control • USB2 Control • USB BIOS Legacy Support • MAC LAN • Azalia Codec • Integrated Codec • SATA Mode • SATA AHCI Mode • SATA Hotplug • Power on options...
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...three tries before the system halts. Press Enter to reset it. 34 Chapter 2 Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are... The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Settings in boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the...
...three tries before the system halts. Press Enter to reset it. 34 Chapter 2 Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are... The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Settings in boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the...
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...parameter to "Clear". 4. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The computer ... a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you can not exceeds...
...parameter to "Clear". 4. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The computer ... a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you can not exceeds...
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... field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The Set Password box appears. 2. Changing a Password 1.
... field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The Set Password box appears. 2. Changing a Password 1.
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... CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to save your changes to CMOS. 40 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes...
... CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to save your changes to CMOS. 40 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes...
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...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 • Restore...the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 41
...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 • Restore...the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 41