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... Passwords 2-19 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-22 Using DMITools 2-22 Using UUIDTools 2-26 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-27 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Dummy Card...
... Passwords 2-19 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-22 Using DMITools 2-22 Using UUIDTools 2-26 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-27 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Dummy Card...
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... 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-17 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire E1-421 7-3 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 ix
... 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-17 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire E1-421 7-3 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 ix
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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 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde BIOS Passwords 2-19 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-22 Using DMITools 2-22 Using UUIDTools 2-26 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-27 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 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 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde BIOS Passwords 2-19 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-22 Using DMITools 2-22 Using UUIDTools 2-26 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-27 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 2-2
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Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Wake on LAN SATA Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] Figure 2-2. REDUCE/INCREASE: F5/F6. Table 2-2. Valid range is the help for video ... the hour field. Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. 3.7 System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory [20:30:24] [03/14/2012] 6144 MB 256 MB Item Specific Help This is from LAN...
Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Wake on LAN SATA Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] Figure 2-2. REDUCE/INCREASE: F5/F6. Table 2-2. Valid range is the help for video ... the hour field. Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. 3.7 System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory [20:30:24] [03/14/2012] 6144 MB 256 MB Item Specific Help This is from LAN...
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Table 2-2. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function Wake on LAN Option to use Wake-on-LAN feature SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7
Table 2-2. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function Wake on LAN Option to use Wake-on-LAN feature SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7
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...require computer be returned to enter password, three attempts are not case sensitive and the length must be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. Press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Password on -Boot authentication is required during system boot Option Disabled or Enabled ! CAUTION: If ...passwords: 1. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to Crisis Disk Recovery. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following to set to Enabled to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. Table 2-3.
...require computer be returned to enter password, three attempts are not case sensitive and the length must be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. Press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Password on -Boot authentication is required during system boot Option Disabled or Enabled ! CAUTION: If ...passwords: 1. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to Crisis Disk Recovery. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following to set to Enabled to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. Table 2-3.
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Use the Flash utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New ...
Use the Flash utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New ...
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...: 1. In DOS mode, execute ClearPwd.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-17. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is generated. (Figure 2-16) Figure 2-16. See Crisis Disk Recovery. Clearing BIOS Passwords 0 ! Clear BIOS Password 3. Press any key to exit the menu. 2. Clear the BIOS Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the BIOS password... removing Insyde HDD/BIOS passwords. CAUTION: If Password-on-Boot authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS.
...: 1. In DOS mode, execute ClearPwd.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-17. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is generated. (Figure 2-16) Figure 2-16. See Crisis Disk Recovery. Clearing BIOS Passwords 0 ! Clear BIOS Password 3. Press any key to exit the menu. 2. Clear the BIOS Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the BIOS password... removing Insyde HDD/BIOS passwords. CAUTION: If Password-on-Boot authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS.
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CAUTION: If BIOS Security menu item Password on Boot is set to Enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. (The default parameter of Password on Boot is set to Set and 'Password on screen (Figure 2-20). Supervisor Password Error If user is entered ... Utilities Clear Supervisor Password 3. Press any key to do this. There are two methods to exit the menu. 2. Figure 2-20. ! Boot to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. is set to DOS and execute ClearPwd.EXE. 76776356 Figure 2-21.
CAUTION: If BIOS Security menu item Password on Boot is set to Enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. (The default parameter of Password on Boot is set to Set and 'Password on screen (Figure 2-20). Supervisor Password Error If user is entered ... Utilities Clear Supervisor Password 3. Press any key to do this. There are two methods to exit the menu. 2. Figure 2-20. ! Boot to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. is set to DOS and execute ClearPwd.EXE. 76776356 Figure 2-21.
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... AC power (Don't loose Fn + Esc keys). Select the Fast Format option and click Start. The power button flashes orange. 7. Then click Next. 3. Crisis Disk Recovery 0 1. Press Power button (at the same time, still press Fn + Esc keys) and hold them down until the power led turns off (about 2-3 minutes). Plug...
... AC power (Don't loose Fn + Esc keys). Select the Fast Format option and click Start. The power button flashes orange. 7. Then click Next. 3. Crisis Disk Recovery 0 1. Press Power button (at the same time, still press Fn + Esc keys) and hold them down until the power led turns off (about 2-3 minutes). Plug...
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... Graphic device early Initialization HECI Initialization Watchdog timer Initialization Memory Initial for physical memory Recovery device Initialization Found Recovery image Recovery image not found Load Recovery Image completed Troubleshooting 4-17 Description Enter Boot Firmware Volume Table 4-4. Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery Simple Memory test TXT function early Initialization Start to use Memory Set cache for...
... Graphic device early Initialization HECI Initialization Watchdog timer Initialization Memory Initial for physical memory Recovery device Initialization Found Recovery image Recovery image not found Load Recovery Image completed Troubleshooting 4-17 Description Enter Boot Firmware Volume Table 4-4. Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery Simple Memory test TXT function early Initialization Start to use Memory Set cache for...
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... FD FE Description No Boot Device UEFI Boot Start Image Legancy 16 boot entry Try to Boot Legacy OS. Ata Legacy device initial. Table 4-7. Fast Recovery Start Flash. SD Legacy device initial. Table 4-6. (Continued)BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code BDS_ENTER_LEGACY_16_BOOT BDS 34 BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH BDS...
... FD FE Description No Boot Device UEFI Boot Start Image Legancy 16 boot entry Try to Boot Legacy OS. Ata Legacy device initial. Table 4-7. Fast Recovery Start Flash. SD Legacy device initial. Table 4-6. (Continued)BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code BDS_ENTER_LEGACY_16_BOOT BDS 34 BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH BDS...
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Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 5-2
Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 5-2
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... operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Press [ key before Acer logo disappears (Figure 5-3). Execute ClearPwd.EXE under the DOS mode. 5. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for the Aspire E1-421. Clearing Password Check 0 NOTE: NOTE: The following...
... operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Press [ key before Acer logo disappears (Figure 5-3). Execute ClearPwd.EXE under the DOS mode. 5. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for the Aspire E1-421. Clearing Password Check 0 NOTE: NOTE: The following...
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Figure 5-4. BIOS Boot Option Meun NOTE: NOTE: If BIOS setup menu item 'Supervisor Password Is' and ' User Password Is' is set to Set, and 'Password on Boot' is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. 5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations
Figure 5-4. BIOS Boot Option Meun NOTE: NOTE: If BIOS setup menu item 'Supervisor Password Is' and ' User Password Is' is set to Set, and 'Password on Boot' is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. 5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations
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... special BIOS block, called Boot Block. When CRISIS is strongly recommended to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hot Key 0 The system provides a function hot key, , for this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to have the AC adapter and... of BIOS. Format the USB storage disk using the Fast Format option. 2. Save ROM file (file name: ZQZBIOS.FD) to performing the recovery, prepare a Crisis USB key. Plug USB storage into USB port. 4. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 Press button then plug in the same directory...
... special BIOS block, called Boot Block. When CRISIS is strongly recommended to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hot Key 0 The system provides a function hot key, , for this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to have the AC adapter and... of BIOS. Format the USB storage disk using the Fast Format option. 2. Save ROM file (file name: ZQZBIOS.FD) to performing the recovery, prepare a Crisis USB key. Plug USB storage into USB port. 4. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 Press button then plug in the same directory...