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... Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-20 Using DMI Utility 2-20 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-22 HDD/BIOS Password 2-24 Unlocking the HDD 2-24 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-26 Crisis Utility SOP 2-29 When to Use the Crisis SOP 2-29 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-29...
... Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-20 Using DMI Utility 2-20 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-22 HDD/BIOS Password 2-24 Unlocking the HDD 2-24 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-26 Crisis Utility SOP 2-29 When to Use the Crisis SOP 2-29 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-29...
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... Failure 4-11 USB Failure 4-12 Wireless Function Failure 4-13 4-in-1 Card Function Failure 4-14 Unit Thermal Failure 4-15 Cosmetic Failure 4-16 Other Functions Failure 4-17 BIOS Problems 4-17 Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Chapter 5. Service and Maintenance Introduction 5-3 Recommended Equipment 5-3 Maintenance Flowchart 5-4 Getting Started 5-6 Battery Pack Removal 5-7 Battery Pack Installation...
... Failure 4-11 USB Failure 4-12 Wireless Function Failure 4-13 4-in-1 Card Function Failure 4-14 Unit Thermal Failure 4-15 Cosmetic Failure 4-16 Other Functions Failure 4-17 BIOS Problems 4-17 Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Chapter 5. Service and Maintenance Introduction 5-3 Recommended Equipment 5-3 Maintenance Flowchart 5-4 Getting Started 5-6 Battery Pack Removal 5-7 Battery Pack Installation...
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... • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic (64-bit) • Support to Genuine Windows® 8 Platform • AMD® A68M Fusion Controller Hub • AMD® E1-1200 Brazos Dual Core processor (1MB cache, 1.40 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, Radeon HD 7310 graphics engine with 80 cores at 500 MHz, 18 W), supporting... GB using two soDIMM modules Display 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Privacy Control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2
... • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic (64-bit) • Support to Genuine Windows® 8 Platform • AMD® A68M Fusion Controller Hub • AMD® E1-1200 Brazos Dual Core processor (1MB cache, 1.40 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, Radeon HD 7310 graphics engine with 80 cores at 500 MHz, 18 W), supporting... GB using two soDIMM modules Display 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Privacy Control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2
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....576MHz/48Mhz S-ATA Gen2 USB HD Audio LPC BUS ENE KB930/KB9012 SATA HDD Conn. PWR/B 4. USB X2 2. USB/B Touch Pad EC I/O Buffer Int.KBD BIOS Fan Control DC/DC Interface CKT. port 0 SATA ODD port 1 HDA Codec ALC271X MIC Jack x 1 HP Jack x 1 Int MIC x 1 Int SPK x 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
....576MHz/48Mhz S-ATA Gen2 USB HD Audio LPC BUS ENE KB930/KB9012 SATA HDD Conn. PWR/B 4. USB X2 2. USB/B Touch Pad EC I/O Buffer Int.KBD BIOS Fan Control DC/DC Interface CKT. port 0 SATA ODD port 1 HDA Codec ALC271X MIC Jack x 1 HP Jack x 1 Int MIC x 1 Int SPK x 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Insyde 1.00 W25Q32BV, EN25Q32B 4MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for... system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE ...
BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Insyde 1.00 W25Q32BV, EN25Q32B 4MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for... system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE ...
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... Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2- 17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-20 Using DMI Utility 2-20 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-22 HDD/BIOS Password 2-24 Unlocking the HDD 2-24 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-26 Crisis Utility SOP 2-29 When to Use the Crisis SOP 2-29 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-29...
... Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2- 17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-20 Using DMI Utility 2-20 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-22 HDD/BIOS Password 2-24 Unlocking the HDD 2-24 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-26 Crisis Utility SOP 2-29 When to Use the Crisis SOP 2-29 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-29...
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...can load default settings by pressing F9. You can be changed if enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to specific models. Navigation keys for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help... Parameter values can also press F10 to enter Setup." System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run the BIOS utility. Navigating the Bios Setup Utility The BIOS utility has seven menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power...
...can load default settings by pressing F9. You can be changed if enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to specific models. Navigation keys for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help... Parameter values can also press F10 to enter Setup." System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run the BIOS utility. Navigating the Bios Setup Utility The BIOS utility has seven menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power...
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... BIOS Version: KBC BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: AMD (R) Brazos (R) E2-1800 @ 1.70GHz 2.30GHz Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 091023PBH306Q6DBBJDV MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ V0.22F1 V0.21 ATI VGA VER10.094.001.043.035154 123456789 Aspire E1-521 Acer ...F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version KBC BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version 2-3 Description Displays the CPU (Central Processing Unit) type. Displays the VGA (video graphics array)...
... BIOS Version: KBC BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: AMD (R) Brazos (R) E2-1800 @ 1.70GHz 2.30GHz Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 091023PBH306Q6DBBJDV MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ V0.22F1 V0.21 ATI VGA VER10.094.001.043.035154 123456789 Aspire E1-521 Acer ...F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version KBC BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version 2-3 Description Displays the CPU (Central Processing Unit) type. Displays the VGA (video graphics array)...
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... by one of the [Hour:Minute:Second] field. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:2. BIOS Main F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D...
... by one of the [Hour:Minute:Second] field. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:2. BIOS Main F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D...
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...user password is set . When disabled, the password is not set and "Clear" if the user password is only prompted when entering the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: When prompted to configure and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev....] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be returned to set . BIOS Security F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password...
...user password is set . When disabled, the password is not set and "Clear" if the user password is only prompted when entering the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: When prompted to configure and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev....] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be returned to set . BIOS Security F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password...
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... the supervisor password: 1. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2:4. Retype the password in a password. Press Enter to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2-7 System Utilities Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2:5. Press F10 to complete the password setting. Characters do not appear on the...
... the supervisor password: 1. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2:4. Retype the password in a password. Press Enter to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2-7 System Utilities Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2:5. Press F10 to complete the password setting. Characters do not appear on the...
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.... When the supervisor password is set, the Set User Password and Password on Boot parameters are the procedures for users to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.
.... When the supervisor password is set, the Set User Password and Password on Boot parameters are the procedures for users to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.
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... Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2-9 System Utilities Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Setup Notice 4. Removing a Password Perform the following...
... Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2-9 System Utilities Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Setup Notice 4. Removing a Password Perform the following...
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... ↑ and ↓ keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it down the list, or to change the value. USB FDD : 4. BIOS Boot F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit System Utilities 2-10 ATAPI CDROM : PIONEER DVD-RW DVRTD11RS 3. USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use or to...
... ↑ and ↓ keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it down the list, or to change the value. USB FDD : 4. BIOS Boot F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit System Utilities 2-10 ATAPI CDROM : PIONEER DVD-RW DVRTD11RS 3. USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use or to...
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... F10 Save and Exit Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Save the changes and exit the BIOS utility. Load the default values of all setup items. Load the previous values of all setup items. Save all changes to the system. F1... Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:11. Exit the BIOS utility without saving the changes to the system. 2-11 System Utilities Exit The Exit tab allows the user to save your changes. Information Main ...
... F10 Save and Exit Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Save the changes and exit the BIOS utility. Load the default values of all setup items. Load the previous values of all setup items. Save all changes to the system. F1... Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:11. Exit the BIOS utility without saving the changes to the system. 2-11 System Utilities Exit The Exit tab allows the user to save your changes. Information Main ...
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The Boot Manager screen appears. HDD : XXXXXX 3. Boot Manager Screen 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to select the boot device without accessing the BIOS utility. Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows users to highlight a boot device. 4. When prompted, press the F12 key during POST. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot ...
The Boot Manager screen appears. HDD : XXXXXX 3. Boot Manager Screen 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to select the boot device without accessing the BIOS utility. Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows users to highlight a boot device. 4. When prompted, press the F12 key during POST. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot ...
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... • DOS Flash Utility • WinFlash Utility NOTE: • If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used . Download and copy the Flash utilities to run a BIOS Flash update: 1. If the battery pack does not contain power to update the system...Crisis Disk on page 2-28. • Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used • Use an AC adapter power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to the bootable USB HDD/FDD.
... • DOS Flash Utility • WinFlash Utility NOTE: • If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used . Download and copy the Flash utilities to run a BIOS Flash update: 1. If the battery pack does not contain power to update the system...Crisis Disk on page 2-28. • Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used • Use an AC adapter power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to the bootable USB HDD/FDD.
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...!Ejtl! 6. Reboot the system, then press F2 during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Perform the following to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Copy BIOS ROM file 3. In Windows, unzip the BIOS ROM file "BIOS_v1.06_DOS_WinX86X64.zip". 2. USB CD ROM : Figure 2:14. USB FDD : Use or to select a device, then to move..." and "ROM" folders to move it up the list. Change the boot priority order 1 to USB HDD. (refer to Boot on page 2-10). Changing the BIOS Boot Priority Order System Utilities 2-14
...!Ejtl! 6. Reboot the system, then press F2 during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Perform the following to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Copy BIOS ROM file 3. In Windows, unzip the BIOS ROM file "BIOS_v1.06_DOS_WinX86X64.zip". 2. USB CD ROM : Figure 2:14. USB FDD : Use or to select a device, then to move..." and "ROM" folders to move it up the list. Change the boot priority order 1 to USB HDD. (refer to Boot on page 2-10). Changing the BIOS Boot Priority Order System Utilities 2-14
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Figure 2:15. Figure 2:16. is complete when the message Flash complete! Execute the batch file. Updating Flash ROM Blocks (2 of 2) Figure 2:17. On the target machine, insert the USB disk and reboot the computer. 7. At the command prompt, type UPDATE.bat and press Enter to update BIOS. Updating Flash ROM Blocks (1 of 2) Flash is shown.The system restarts automatically when finished. 2-15 System Utilities Flash process begin. Booting into DOS using the USB disk. Boot into DOS 8. 6.
Figure 2:15. Figure 2:16. is complete when the message Flash complete! Execute the batch file. Updating Flash ROM Blocks (2 of 2) Figure 2:17. On the target machine, insert the USB disk and reboot the computer. 7. At the command prompt, type UPDATE.bat and press Enter to update BIOS. Updating Flash ROM Blocks (1 of 2) Flash is shown.The system restarts automatically when finished. 2-15 System Utilities Flash process begin. Booting into DOS using the USB disk. Boot into DOS 8. 6.
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Updating Flash BIOS After flashing BIOS, the utility will flash BIOS and EC automatically. Warning Mesage The utility will flash EC automatically. A warning message is displayed, click OK to continue. Figure 2:23. 3. Updating EC System Utilities 2-18 Figure 2:21. Figure 2:22.
Updating Flash BIOS After flashing BIOS, the utility will flash BIOS and EC automatically. Warning Mesage The utility will flash EC automatically. A warning message is displayed, click OK to continue. Figure 2:23. 3. Updating EC System Utilities 2-18 Figure 2:21. Figure 2:22.