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... 61 PC Card slot 62 ExpressCard 63 Installing memory 64 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 65 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 67 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68 Password 68 Using software 69 Playing DVD... movies 69 Power management 70 Acer eRecovery Management 70 Create backup 70 Restore from backup 71 Create factory default ...
... 61 PC Card slot 62 ExpressCard 63 Installing memory 64 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 65 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 67 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68 Password 68 Using software 69 Playing DVD... movies 69 Power management 70 Acer eRecovery Management 70 Create backup 70 Restore from backup 71 Create factory default ...
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...11b/g) or 2915ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® v2.0 Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 256/512 MB, and 1 GB soDIMM memory modules 8-cell Li-ion battery pack...LED-button Media console with Arcade, stop, play/pause, rewind, and fast forward buttons, and 5-way media controls Remote control for Acer Arcade applications or MCE OS Audio system with two built-in speakers SPDIF support for digital speakers Intel high-definition audio and MS-Sound ...
...11b/g) or 2915ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® v2.0 Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 256/512 MB, and 1 GB soDIMM memory modules 8-cell Li-ion battery pack...LED-button Media console with Arcade, stop, play/pause, rewind, and fast forward buttons, and 5-way media controls Remote control for Acer Arcade applications or MCE OS Audio system with two built-in speakers SPDIF support for digital speakers Intel high-definition audio and MS-Sound ...
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... application's context menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows...
... application's context menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows...
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... for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to a USB port on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS utility and verify that the printer is connected to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Nothing should...
... for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to a USB port on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS utility and verify that the printer is connected to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Nothing should...
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... C: drive with the original software content that you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. HyperTerminal), you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is set up, you need to set up...
... C: drive with the original software content that you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. HyperTerminal), you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is set up, you need to set up...
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... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is a valuable investment that you need to take care of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on the chassis of protection for maximum security. Setting these..., lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. English 57 Securing your computer Your computer is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. Some keyless models are also available.
... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is a valuable investment that you need to take care of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on the chassis of protection for maximum security. Setting these..., lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. English 57 Securing your computer Your computer is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. Some keyless models are also available.
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... the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. English 58 • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries...
... the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. English 58 • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries...
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... is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Using the cursor keys to exit. Password To... set this value to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. English 68 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built ...
... is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Using the cursor keys to exit. Password To... set this value to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. English 68 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built ...
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...message, note the message and take the corrective action. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. See "...0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer ...
...message, note the message and take the corrective action. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. See "...0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer ...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English 74 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 74 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
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87 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 34 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 68 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 27 cleaning computer vi ...
87 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 34 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 68 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 27 cleaning computer vi ...
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... and Configurations 24 Jumper Board 36 Chapter 2 System Utilities 40 BIOS Setup Utility 40 System Controls 41 Buttons 42 Information 44 Main 46 Advanced 48 Security 51 Boot 52 Exit 53 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Aspire 9500 Disassembly Procedure 57 Disassemble the Battery and HDD 57 Disassemble the... 65 System Check Procedures 66 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 71 Repair Flowchar 77 Chapter 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 102 Exploded Diagram 103 Aspire 9500 Parts 112 VII
... and Configurations 24 Jumper Board 36 Chapter 2 System Utilities 40 BIOS Setup Utility 40 System Controls 41 Buttons 42 Information 44 Main 46 Advanced 48 Security 51 Boot 52 Exit 53 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Aspire 9500 Disassembly Procedure 57 Disassemble the Battery and HDD 57 Disassemble the... 65 System Check Procedures 66 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 71 Repair Flowchar 77 Chapter 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 102 Exploded Diagram 103 Aspire 9500 Parts 112 VII
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... Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Pentium M 1.6G ~ 2.13G 478pin Depend on VID 1.05V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Insyde Insyde Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual Specification Second Level Cache Item Cache...
... Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Pentium M 1.6G ~ 2.13G 478pin Depend on VID 1.05V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Insyde Insyde Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual Specification Second Level Cache Item Cache...
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... properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run Setup. Chapter 2 40 There are disabled. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter "Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer...'s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to save ...
... properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run Setup. Chapter 2 40 There are disabled. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter "Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer...'s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to save ...
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...controller (KBC). This provides both a quick security feature and some power savings. This key will launch Acer ePowerManagement. This key will support Sticky key mode. Launch the multimedia application that describes the definition and...F2 Fn+ F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Function Hot key Help Menu Launch Acer eSettings Launch Acer ePM SleepButton in OS other is the Power On button and the other than 32-bit Windows This ...Volume down Brightness up /down Alt + F10 Enter D2D recovery during POST Launch Acer eRecovery in ACPI mode. BIOS check Internal AuxDev if not exist then...
...controller (KBC). This provides both a quick security feature and some power savings. This key will launch Acer ePowerManagement. This key will support Sticky key mode. Launch the multimedia application that describes the definition and...F2 Fn+ F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Function Hot key Help Menu Launch Acer eSettings Launch Acer ePM SleepButton in OS other is the Power On button and the other than 32-bit Windows This ...Volume down Brightness up /down Alt + F10 Enter D2D recovery during POST Launch Acer eRecovery in ACPI mode. BIOS check Internal AuxDev if not exist then...
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... than 4 seconds then system would execute User Requested OFF before the system entered into OS. Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Default Setting After loading default settings in BIOS At Logon Screen In OS Wireless LAN Bluetooth ON OFF Follows user setting in Power Option under legacy mode: T Closing the lid will cause an...
... than 4 seconds then system would execute User Requested OFF before the system entered into OS. Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Default Setting After loading default settings in BIOS At Logon Screen In OS Wireless LAN Bluetooth ON OFF Follows user setting in Power Option under legacy mode: T Closing the lid will cause an...
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...to 640KB. This item will show the Serial number of the extended memory in the system. Parameter Product Name Manufacture Name BIOS Version VGA Version HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name Serial Number Asset Tag UUID System Memory Extended Memory ...Total memory size - 1 MB 44 Information Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = Aspire 9500 Manufacture Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB...
...to 640KB. This item will show the Serial number of the extended memory in the system. Parameter Product Name Manufacture Name BIOS Version VGA Version HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name Serial Number Asset Tag UUID System Memory Extended Memory ...Total memory size - 1 MB 44 Information Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = Aspire 9500 Manufacture Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB...
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... take effect immediately AUTO: if select "AUTO" item will NOT automatically lower to select either one Display on twin mode. Disabled: LCD brightness will let BIOS to save more power when AC is enabled. When this is not selected, Boot from LAN feature is not present. When this is selected, Boot...
... take effect immediately AUTO: if select "AUTO" item will NOT automatically lower to select either one Display on twin mode. Disabled: LCD brightness will let BIOS to save more power when AC is enabled. When this is not selected, Boot from LAN feature is not present. When this is selected, Boot...
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... screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. When you set Supervisor password already and then you reboot and into BIOS setup manual by User password, the set otherwise it cannot be enabled. Password will be grayed out if the user password was used to enter...
... screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. When you set Supervisor password already and then you reboot and into BIOS setup manual by User password, the set otherwise it cannot be enabled. Password will be grayed out if the user password was used to enter...
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... properly connected and secured; all optional equipment is , ask him or her to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by Acer can also verify the following: ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is removed from the computer. Use the following...for computer problems. 1. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). verify with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to "Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages" on screen. LCD display problems or others). No beep or error codes are no obvious shorts or opens; ...
... properly connected and secured; all optional equipment is , ask him or her to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by Acer can also verify the following: ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is removed from the computer. Use the following...for computer problems. 1. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). verify with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to "Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages" on screen. LCD display problems or others). No beep or error codes are no obvious shorts or opens; ...