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...Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 24 Information 25 Main 26 Security 28 Boot 32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 Remove ...HDD Password 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly Requirements 37 General Information 38 Pre-disassembly Instructions 38 Disassembly Process 38 External Module Disassembly Process 39 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 39 Removing the Battery Pack...
...Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 24 Information 25 Main 26 Security 28 Boot 32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 Remove ...HDD Password 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly Requirements 37 General Information 38 Pre-disassembly Instructions 38 Disassembly Process 38 External Module Disassembly Process 39 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 39 Removing the Battery Pack...
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...+ < > + < > Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. # Icon Item 6 Touchpad 7 Power1 Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, ... buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The right) center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your ...
...+ < > + < > Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. # Icon Item 6 Touchpad 7 Power1 Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, ... buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The right) center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your ...
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If the battery pack does not contain enough power to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Power on page 108) before... create a Crisis Disk (See "Steps for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you use the Flash. NOTE: Please connect the AC...
If the battery pack does not contain enough power to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Power on page 108) before... create a Crisis Disk (See "Steps for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you use the Flash. NOTE: Please connect the AC...
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... in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the computer. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 104. Reconnect the touchpad cables. ... DC/DC charger board. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 92 Chapter 4...
... in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the computer. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 104. Reconnect the touchpad cables. ... DC/DC charger board. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 92 Chapter 4...
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... In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no ...message will show message. Chapter 4 93 Incorrect password is specified. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then...
... In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no ...message will show message. Chapter 4 93 Incorrect password is specified. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then...
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... Keyboard locked - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 90.... system time, then reboot system. Check the drive is dead - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset...
... Keyboard locked - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 90.... system time, then reboot system. Check the drive is dead - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset...
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... is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. See "Power System Check" on page 91..... No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. See "Power System Check" on page 91.. RTC battery System board Enter...
... is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. See "Power System Check" on page 91..... No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. See "Power System Check" on page 91.. RTC battery System board Enter...
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... System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 91. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 101 See "Power System Check" on page 91. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness ...cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD ...
... System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 91. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 101 See "Power System Check" on page 91. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness ...cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD ...
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... PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer...and four short beeps every minute. LCD cover switch System board 102 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 21. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 91. Keyboard (if control is damaged. See "Power System Check" on page...
... PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer...and four short beeps every minute. LCD cover switch System board 102 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 21. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 91. Keyboard (if control is damaged. See "Power System Check" on page...
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...Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. System hangs intermittently. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). USB does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices... Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 21. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...
...Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. System hangs intermittently. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). USB does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices... Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 21. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...
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...and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. Chapter 5 107 Press the F2 key to short the two points of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7740/7740G Series is G29. Operation Description Short (Clearing Password Check) 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 Aspire 7740/7740G Series. Finally, ...
...and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. Chapter 5 107 Press the F2 key to short the two points of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7740/7740G Series is G29. Operation Description Short (Clearing Password Check) 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 Aspire 7740/7740G Series. Finally, ...
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...It is finished, the system should be powered on with the Crisis BIOS Recovery process. 4. Users can then update the latest BIOS version for BIOS recovery: 1. To use this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be cleared during BIOS POST. Power off state, press and hold Fn+Esc and then press... the power button. Prepare a removable USB storage device (size greater than 10MB). NOTE: The steps are only for enabling the BIOS Recovery process at system power-on...
...It is finished, the system should be powered on with the Crisis BIOS Recovery process. 4. Users can then update the latest BIOS version for BIOS recovery: 1. To use this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be cleared during BIOS POST. Power off state, press and hold Fn+Esc and then press... the power button. Prepare a removable USB storage device (size greater than 10MB). NOTE: The steps are only for enabling the BIOS Recovery process at system power-on...
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... 34 antennas removing 88 Audio 19 B back cover removing 42 battery pack removing 40 BIOS 15 vendor 15 Version 15 BIOS Recovery 107 BIOS Recovery Boot Block 108 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 108 steps 108 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 108 BIOS Utility 23-34 Navigating 24 System Security 33 brightness hotkeys 6 ...H Hard disk 17 HDD 17 HDD1 module removing 43 Hibernation mode hotkey 6 Hot Keys 10 hotkeys 6 HW Gap position 107 I Indicator HDD 9 indicator battery 9 power-on 9 Indicator/button power 9 Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 104 K Key Special 11 key Backup 9 US dollar 11 Keyboard 10, 20 removing...
... 34 antennas removing 88 Audio 19 B back cover removing 42 battery pack removing 40 BIOS 15 vendor 15 Version 15 BIOS Recovery 107 BIOS Recovery Boot Block 108 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 108 steps 108 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 108 BIOS Utility 23-34 Navigating 24 System Security 33 brightness hotkeys 6 ...H Hard disk 17 HDD 17 HDD1 module removing 43 Hibernation mode hotkey 6 Hot Keys 10 hotkeys 6 HW Gap position 107 I Indicator HDD 9 indicator battery 9 power-on 9 Indicator/button power 9 Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 104 K Key Special 11 key Backup 9 US dollar 11 Keyboard 10, 20 removing...
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... 5 num lock on indicator 5 O Online Support Information 151 P password changing 30 removing 30 setting 29 Power Adapter Check 91 Power System Check 91 Battery Pack 92 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 92 Processor 15 S Screw List 38 speakers 154 hotkey 6 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System ...Check Procedures 90 System Memory 15 System Utilities 13, 23 System utilities Acer GridVista 13 T Test Compatible Components 147 touchpad and button boards removing 61 Touchpad Check 92 Troubleshooting 89 U Undetermined Problems 104 utility...
... 5 num lock on indicator 5 O Online Support Information 151 P password changing 30 removing 30 setting 29 Power Adapter Check 91 Power System Check 91 Battery Pack 92 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 92 Processor 15 S Screw List 38 speakers 154 hotkey 6 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System ...Check Procedures 90 System Memory 15 System Utilities 13, 23 System utilities Acer GridVista 13 T Test Compatible Components 147 touchpad and button boards removing 61 Touchpad Check 92 Troubleshooting 89 U Undetermined Problems 104 utility...
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.../disables the Bluetooth function. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models). Caps Lock Lights... sound. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models... the status of Bluetooth communication (only for three-step data backup. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Num Lock Lights up when...
.../disables the Bluetooth function. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models). Caps Lock Lights... sound. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models... the status of Bluetooth communication (only for three-step data backup. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Num Lock Lights up when...